Scott Ranstrom was living his best life having coffee and playing poker on his phone at the Happy Valley, Oregon Denny's when a young man came in, drenched him in gasoline, and threw a match on him. The attacker was 24-year-old Deshaun Swanger who had a severe mental illness and criminal history. Tune in to hear about the state Scott was left in, his "guardian angel," and the aftermath of this brutal attack. But first, grab a beer and have a drink with us! (But tbh not one of the beers we dra...

This week we are joined by the founder of BeerNav, Kyle Hanaway, as we discuss the events that unfold at Foxcatcher Farm. Billionaire John du Pont built a state-of-the-art wrestling facility on his property where he housed and trained the top wrestlers. At first, this is an athlete's utopia, but John du Pont's mental health begins to quickly deteriorate. His increasing paranoia leads to the senseless murder of David Schultz, a highly decorated wrestler who's family lived at Foxcatcher Farm. T...

If there is one thing we love here at Bloodshed and Brews, it is a haunted body of water. In volume 3 of our Spooky Lakes series, we discuss the beautiful Lake Crescent located in Washington's peninsula. Many things are unique about this lake: it's unknown depths, endemic fish, brilliant blue water, and it's ability to perfectly preserve dead bodies... Tune in to hear about the tragic murder of Hallie Illingworth and an unsettling discovery. But first, grab a beer and have a drink with us! Ch...

This week we discuss Billy McFarland, the millennial marketing and podcasting king who lured thousands to the Bahamas for a fake music festival. Festival goers were promised a luxurious, all inclusive, extremely exclusive music festival that would put Coachella to shame. Instead, they paid thousands of dollars for a ticket that got them stranded on an island with cheap tents, gross sandwiches, and pigs - but no music festival. Tune in to hear about big Billy's blunder that got him 6 years in ...

Derek and Maria Broaddus found their dream home in Westfield, New Jersey at 657 Boulevard. Just days after closing on their new home, Derek received the first of four cryptic and threatening letters from "The Watcher." This remains an unsolved case, and no one knows who The Watcher is. As they so kindly put it - "There are hundreds and hundreds of cars that drive by 657 Boulevard each day. Maybe I am in one. Look at all the windows you can see from 657 Boulevard. Maybe I am in one. Look out a...

Join us for a boozy episode as we get pumped for the upcoming Gig Harbor Beer Festival (Saturday, May 14th)! We will be doing a blind-read of four hilarious drunk crime articles so that you know what NOT to do at the beer festival. Tune in to hear about a lawn mower liquor run, a legendary booze snooze, the most Canadian liquor heist ever, and of course - a drunk Taco Bell mishap (we've all been there). See you at the Gig Harbor Beer Festival!https://www.gigharborbeerfestival.com/

Jayna Murray covered a shift as closing manager at the Lululemon store in the Washington D.C. suburb of Bethesda, Maryland on March 11, 2011. Closing with Jayna that night was Brittany Norwood. Later, Brittany was found injured and bound, and Jayna was found dead with very severe wounds. Brittany's story about what happened that night did not add up. Tune in to hear about the tragedy that really occurred in the Lululemon store that night, and the aftermath.Here's what we're drinking:https://w...

This week we are joined by Drew Grannemann, Brewer at Hoquiam Brewing company, to answer all of our stupid questions about beer! Tune in to learn the basics: hops, gravity, the brewing process, beer in space, and Drew's deepest, darkest secrets. We sure learned a lot and hope you do too! Of course, we will be drinking Hoquiam's finest brews.Here's what we're drinking:https://www.hoquiambrews.com/beers

This week we conclude the Ed Gein discussion with Silver Screams Podcast. Go listen to Silver Scream's Texas Chainsaw Massacre episode AND Ed Gein pt. 1 before tuning in to this episode! In Ed Gein pt. 1 we cover his childhood, evil mother, and weird tendencies. Part 2 will go into his vile crimes, passion for fashion and interior design, and his arrest/trial. Grab a beer and have a drink with us! Cheers!Here's what we're drinking:https://www.levelbeer.com/product/fatality-16oz-single-can/862...

This week we are joined by Silver Screams Podcast from the Chatter Network to discuss the grotesque Ed Gein. Head over to Silver Screams Podcast and listen to their Texas Chainsaw Massacre episode (out now!!) to continue the Ed Gein series. In part 1 we discuss Ed's childhood, the making of a monster, and his introduction to the most vile crimes imaginable. But first, grab a beer and have a drink with us! Cheers!Silver Screams Podcast:https://thechatternetwork.com/silver-screams/Here's what w...