Based on True Events

By Joshua McLean and Erik Shepherd

Listen to these two friends bring their unique spin to stories of murder, mystery and mayhem. With sometimes questionable fact checking, they remind us that the fun is in telling the story. Join Joshu... more

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How many episodes does Based on True Events have?

The podcast currently has 116 episodes available.

Based on True Events episodes:

July 06, 2020 S3 E4: Nurturing the Nature of Evil, The Vampire of Dusseldorf
On S3 E4 of BOTE, Joshua delivers a VERY HEAVY episode that is VERY tough to stomach! Prepare yourselves and advanced WARNING...this episode involves graphic details involving children. Peter Kurten is one of the most evil individuals we have covered yet. Buckle up, ya Creeps! This episode is gnarly and will make you feel icky all over! ENJOY?!
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Sources used for BOTE : Shit on the interweb, Wikipedia, Creepypasta, serialkillershop.com
Music props: Cheerful Whistling by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Uberpunch by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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1h 17min
June 29, 2020 S3 E3: Reigning in Horror, Vlad the Impaler
On S3 E3 of BOTE, Shep smacks us in the face with the highest body count to date! This episode is INSANE! The tale of Vlad the Impaler, aka Vlad Dracula, is one for the history books...although they usually leave him out due to the savagery, cannibalism and ultra violence. Hold on to your sacks, Creeps, because this one will rock ya! ENJOY!
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Sources used for BOTE : Shit on the interweb, Wikipedia, Creepypasta, serialkillershop.com
Music props: Cheerful Whistling by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Uberpunch by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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1h 4min
June 22, 2020 S3 E2: The Idiots of Crime
On S3 E2 of BOTE, Joshua lightens the mood with a mindless episode about mindless people! Sit back and relax as you listen to Joshua and Shep discuss some of the dumbest criminals and their poor attempt at crime! This is a hilarious episode that should be a nice change of pace after the last Ed Gein journey. ENJOY!
Head over to https://www.botepodcast.com/for all your Based On True Events material!
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Sources used for BOTE : Shit on the interweb, Wikipedia, Creepypasta, serialkillershop.com
Music props: Cheerful Whistling by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Uberpunch by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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1h 5min
June 15, 2020 S3 E1: The Root of All Horror, Ed Gein
On S3 E1 of BOTE, Shep brings a super heavy hitter to the table! This episode is full of gnarly details that inspired the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Buffalo Bill and more! Shep started season 3 off with a massive bang so prepare yourselves because its a gross one! Hit us up at [email protected] with any comments on the episode! ENJOY!
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Sources used for BOTE : Shit on the interweb, Wikipedia, Creepypasta, serialkillershop.com
Music props: Cheerful Whistling by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Uberpunch by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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1h 4min
June 08, 2020 Quarantine Ep#21: Summer Camp Hijacked, The School Bus Kidnapping
On S2 E44 of BOTE, Joshua brings a summer camp tale of terror! This is the 1976 true story about 26 children that were taken hostage while on a trip to summer camp. It is a crazy story that you do not want to miss! Get ready, ya Creeps...this is, Quarantine Ep #21: Summer Camp Hijacked, The School Bus Kidnapping! ENJOY!
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Sources used for BOTE : Shit on the interweb, Wikipedia, Creepypasta, serialkillershop.com
Music props: Cheerful Whistling by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Uberpunch by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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1h 20min
June 01, 2020 Quarantine Ep #20: Ayahuasca Church of Kentucky, Finding God Through Drugs
On S2 E43 of BOTE, Shep delivers the 4th most voted listener suggestion! This is one trippy ass episode that will leave you thinking! Join us as we delve into the world of the Ayahuasca "cult" and the drug that will, in theory, get you closer to god! This is, Quarantine Ep #20: Ayahuasca Church of Kentucky, Finding God Through Drugs! ENJOY!
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Sources used for BOTE : Shit on the interweb, Wikipedia, Creepypasta, serialkillershop.com
Music props: Cheerful Whistling by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Uberpunch by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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1h 15min
May 28, 2020 Quarantine Ep #19: Samuel Little, Prolific Serial Killer/Shitty Ass Artist
On S2 E42 of BOTE, Joshua covers "America's most prolific serial killer" to date! This was the 3rd most voted listener suggestion and it does not disappoint! Get ready, ya Creeps...this episode has a massive body count, creepy old men and REALLY bad art! This is, Quarantine Ep #19: Samuel Little, Prolific Serial Killer/Shitty Ass Artist! ENJOY!
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Sources used for BOTE : Shit on the interweb, Wikipedia, Creepypasta, serialkillershop.com
Music props: Cheerful Whistling by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Uberpunch by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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1h 8min
May 25, 2020 Quarantine Ep #18: Jesse James, Legendary Outlaw or Straight Up Asshat?!
On S2E41 of BOTE, Shep knocks out the 2nd most voted for listener suggestion! This episode has train robberies, bank heists, cowboys with bloody good nicknames, racist douchebags and more! Saddle up for a trip back to the wild west, ya creeps! This is Quarantine Ep#18: Jesse James, Legendary Outlaw or Straight Up Asshat?! ENJOY!!
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Sources used for BOTE : Shit on the interweb, Wikipedia, Creepypasta, serialkillershop.com
Music props: Cheerful Whistling by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Uberpunch by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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1h 15min
May 20, 2020 Quarantine Ep #17: Russian Mad Scientists, Two-Headed Puppy Monsters and Cave Crickets
On S2 E40 of BOTE, Joshua brings the #1 voted listener suggestion! This ended up being a fascinating and enjoyable (almost) journey through scientific history! Some of the subject matter is not for the faint of heart so prepare yourself! From two headed puppies to human poison labs, this is, Quaratine Ep#17: Russian Mad Scientists, Two-Headed Puppy Monsters and Cave Crickets
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Sources used for BOTE : Shit on the interweb, Wikipedia, Creepypasta, serialkillershop.com
Music props: Cheerful Whistling by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Uberpunch by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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1h 11min
May 18, 2020 Quarantine Ep#16:The Conspiracies and Realities of A.I.
On S2 E39 of BOTE, Shep will melt your mind with his theories on A.I! This is a super cool (we don't get use that adjective often) episode that will leave you scratching your head! It's 2020, ya creeps, and we live on our computers and phones. After this episode, you may think twicw about what you Google! This is, Quarantine Ep#16: The Conspiracies and Realities of A.I. ENJOY!
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Sources used for BOTE : Shit on the interweb, Wikipedia, Creepypasta, serialkillershop.com
Music props: Cheerful Whistling by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Uberpunch by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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1h 9min

FAQs about Based on True Events:

How many episodes does Based on True Events have?

The podcast currently has 116 episodes available.