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Dark humor meets true crime in this episode as we explore the twisted mind of Russia's notorious "Chessboard Killer." Alexander Pashushkin, convicted of 48 brutal murders, has just confessed to 11 more killings - bringing him terrifyingly close to his goal of filling every square on a chess board with victims. We dissect how this monster targeted society's most vulnerable while comparing his murderous acts to sexual pleasure, and how even in extreme evil, he fell short of his macabre objective.

On a surprisingly uplifting note, we celebrate our "Bud of the Week" - a man who transformed his life through an unexpected dietary choice. After tipping the scales at 360 pounds and receiving a blunt wake-up call from a nurse, this brave soul committed to daily Chick-fil-A salads and shed an impressive 132 pounds. Though the headlines credit the fast-food chain, we reveal the full story behind his remarkable transformation.

The episode takes a truly bizarre turn when we uncover the story of a West Virginia gravedigger who unearthed a baby's 40-year-old casket and carelessly tossed it down a hill, causing the skeletal remains to go flying as Easter decorators watched in horror. The shocking revelation that this cemetery worker was previously convicted of murder raises serious questions about second chances and who we trust with sacred responsibilities.

We also tackle the eternal question of whether accidental dick pics truly exist (spoiler: they don't), the strange habit of men using household objects as size references in intimate photos, and update you on the Menendez brothers' potential prison release. Between discussions of identity fingerprinting and ranch sauce altercations at McDonald's, we somehow maintain our belief that everything's gonna be OK, bud.

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