Lindsay and Madison discuss the Bloody Benders, as well as the dangers of prairie death grass, that you should never sit by stained anything, and how commemorative macabre souvenirs should always be whittled into something special (for memories sake).

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Blood Countess herself — Elisabeth Báthory, as well as why inbreeding is a bad idea, that more servants mean more problems, and how torture is never the answer, like ever.

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Black Hole of Calcutta, as well as why colonization is terrible, that grapeshot is terrifying, and how you should never leave a surgeon to do a General’s job.

Lindsay and Madison discuss man-hater Mary Ann Geering, as well as why joining a Burial Society is not the best idea, that it’s NEVER gastroenteritis, and how thankful we are for each and every one of our amazing listeners.

Lindsay and Madison discuss baby farmer Minnie Dean, as well as why selling your kids is never cool, that people are pretty awful (don’t @ us), and how free stuff on Craigslist can bring you joy in the most random of ways.

Lindsay and Madison discuss the prolific poisonous Giulia Tofana, as well as why it’s important to vet your clients, that snitches get stitches (or nooses, hard to say), and how ancient make-up was basically designed to kill you at the same time it made you look pretty.

Lindsay and Madison discuss the murder of Joe the Quilter, as well as what offal is (besides gross), that more often than not, nice guys DO finish last, and the wonders of cheese and Nerf.

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Angel of Bremen — Gesche Gottfried, as well as how butter fixes everything, that nothing is more important than snagging a man, and that public spitting is encouraged under certain circumstances in Germany.

Lindsay and Madison discuss the sad and funny cases of Animal Trials, as well as the merits of praying weevils away, discuss how pigs in France are kinda assholes, and that John Mulaney is pretty great (in our humble opinion).

Lindsay and Madison discuss the horrific murder of Fanny Adams, as well as why ducks are so terrifying, discuss mental illness and its struggles, and that joking about child murders isn’t cool, even if you’re a sailor.

Lindsay and Madison discuss the infamous Red Barn Murder, as well as why things should be spelled how they are pronounced, the macabre comeuppance of poor William Corder, and the surprising sense of justice afforded to poor Maria Marten.

Lindsay and Madison discuss the mysteries of the Miniature Fairy Coffins of Edinburgh, as well as the merits of a Tiny Coffin/Hot Potato hybrid game, explore the various theories, and enjoy the mystery of a listener story.

Lindsay and Madison discuss Mary Ann Cotton — who murdered up to 21 people — as well as why you should always question stomach problems, never introduce your widowed friends to your brother, and that having numerous children with the same name is confusing and weird. 

Lindsay and Madison discuss Alferd G. Packer — the Colorado Cannibal — as well as the merits of knowing where you’re going when selling yourself as a mountain man, why it’s important to keep your story straight (especially when you, ya know, ATE PEOPLE), and the insanity that was the justice system in regards to this case.