Fruitloops is taking a short break, so today we're sharing a wild ride from one of our favorite podcasts, Pretend by Javier Leiva!

This binge-worthy show is all about people who live a lie - con artists, cult leaders, undercover agents… and everyday people. Javier dives deep into these twisted tales through interviews, investigations, and the relentless pursuit of truth behind the deception.

This episode, titled The Stalker, tells the disturbing story of a couple relentlessly targeted by a sadistic cyberstalker for years. Despite numerous pleas for help, the harassment continues. In fact, the couple has faced accusations from the very detectives assigned to their case.

Enjoy, and be sure to subscribe to Pretend, you’ll thank us later!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pretend/id1245307962

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“Abyss” by Alasen: ●https://soundcloud.com/alasen●https://twitter.com/icemantrap ●https://instagram.com/icemanbass/●https://soundcloud.com/therealfrozenguy●Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

“Komet ft. Myroh” by 1000 Handz. Licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/1000-handz/

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Fruitloops Short is the no frills version of our regular episode.

A deadly plot to avoid divorce and keep the house!! This week, Beth and Wendy dive into the twisted case of Darlene George, a Maine woman who staged a fake home invasion with her brother and lover to murder her husband.This episode was researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Williams and edited by Minnie Williams.

Thanks for listening! This is a weekly podcast and new episodes drop on Thursdays, so until next time... look alive guys, it's crazy out there!

Footnotes: https://fruitloopspod.com/2025/07/10/e256-murderer-darlene-george/

Music

“Hit Me On My Way” by Text Me Records & Jorge Hernandezhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwzoNlp2-EkLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License“Picture Perfect” by Yung Kartz https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Yung_Kartz Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License“Severe Tire Damage” by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/full_list.php Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License“Torey” by Arulo. Mixkit Stock Music Free Licensehttps://mixkit.co/free-stock-music/trap/

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A deadly plot to avoid divorce and keep the house!! This week, Beth and Wendy dive into the twisted case of Darlene George, a Maine woman who staged a fake home invasion with her brother and lover to murder her husband.

This episode was researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Williams and edited by Minnie Williams.

Thanks for listening! This is a weekly podcast and new episodes drop on Thursdays, so until next time... look alive guys, it's crazy out there!

Shout OutsRe-Living Single (podcast)Get Millie Black (tv series)Where to find us:

Our Facebook page is Fruitloopspod and our discussion group is Fruitloopspod Discussion on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/groups/fruitloopspod/

We are also on BluSky and Instagram @fruitloopspodFind us on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/@fruitloopspodPlease send any questions or comments to [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 602-935-6294.  We just might read your email or play your voicemail on the show!

Want to Support the show?

You can support the show by rating and reviewing Fruitloops on iTunes, or anywhere else that you get your podcasts from.  We would love it if you gave us 5 stars!

You can make a donation on the Cash App

https://cash.me/$fruitloopspod

Or become a monthly Patron through Patreonpatreon.com/user?u=11415202

Footnotes:

Music:

“Abyss” by Alasen: ●https://soundcloud.com/alasen●https://twitter.com/icemantrap ●https://instagram.com/icemanbass/●https://soundcloud.com/therealfrozenguy●Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

“In Accordance” by Marlene Miller. Used with permission. Find her Facebook and Instagram under SEMNCHY or [email protected]

“Picture Perfect” by Yung Kartz https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Yung_Kartz Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

“Severe Tire Damage” & “Furious Freak” by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/full_list.php Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Connect with us on:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fruitloopspod

BluSky: https://bsky.app/profile/fruitloopspod.bsky.social

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Join Fruitloops for our biweekly minisode, "Love You, Byeee!"

In this lively episode from the week of 06/16/25, Wendy and Beth share personal updates, including a beach vacation and a stingray encounter. They discuss innovative gardening techniques and delve into various documentaries and current events. The conversation reflects on historical events, pays tribute to Ananda Lewis, and examines legal cases related to social justice. They conclude with thoughts on celebrations and the importance of community engagement.

Look alive, y’all, it’s crazy out there!Where to find us:

Our Facebook page is Fruitloopspod and our discussion group is Fruitloopspod Discussion on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/groups/fruitloopspod/

We are also on BluSky and Instagram @fruitloopspodFind us on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/@fruitloopspodPlease send any questions or comments to [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 602-935-6294.  We just might read your email or play your voicemail on the show!

Want to Support the show?

You can support the show by rating and reviewing Fruitloops on iTunes, or anywhere else that you get your podcasts from.  We would love it if you gave us 5 stars!

You can make a donation on the Cash App

https://cash.me/$fruitloopspod

Or become a monthly Patron through Patreonpatreon.com/user?u=11415202

Music

“Hasta La Vista” by Causmic https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCptYdIghPgmOl8opbjZrcuA Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

“Electro Cabello” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3705-electro-cabello License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

“classical latin hop” by greyguy (c) copyright 2010Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) licensehttp://dig.ccmixter.org/files/greyguy/29331

“Cover Me” by Marlene Miller. Used with permission. Find her Facebook and Instagram under SEMNCHY or [email protected]

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http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Connect with us on:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fruitloopspodBluSky: https://bsky.app/profile/fruitloopspod.bsky.socialInstagram https://www.instagram.com/fruitloopspodFacebook https://www.facebook.com/Fruitloopspod and https://www.facebook.com/groups/fruitloopspod

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Back in August of 2024, for Fruitloops Video Club, Beth & Wendy reviewed the Netflix Documentary, Tell Them You Love Me.

Please join us for the discussion!

Synopsis: “A relationship between a married white professor and a Black man with cerebral palsy sparks controversy when the man’s mother alleges that her son is incapable of consent — leading to a nationwide debate over power dynamics, disability, and race.”

Music

“Lil Sky Beats”, “Gotta Get it” & “Torey” by Arulo

Mixkit Stock Music Free License

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Fruitloops Short is the no frills version of our regular episode.

In this episode, Beth and Wendy discuss the case of a black man who murdered nine women in Springfield, Massachusetts between 1995 and 1998, making him one of the most prolific serial killers in the state of Massachusetts.

This episode was researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Williams and edited by Minnie Williams.

Thanks for listening! This is a weekly podcast and new episodes drop on Thursdays, so until next time... look alive guys, it's crazy out there!

Footnotes: https://fruitloopspod.com/2025/06/19/e255-serial-killer-alfred-j-gaynor/

Music

“Hit Me On My Way” by Text Me Records & Jorge Hernandezhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwzoNlp2-EkLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License“Death Row” & “Fake Friends” by Yung Kartzhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Yung_KartzLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License“Torey” by AruloMixkit Stock Music Free Licensehttps://mixkit.co/free-stock-music/trap/

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This week Beth and Wendy discuss the case of Alfred J Gaynor. Between 1995 and 1998, the city of Springfield, MA, became the hunting ground of a predator hiding in plain sight. He murdered at least nine women, preying on the most vulnerable and leaving a community shaken to its core.

This episode was researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Williams and edited by Minnie Williams.

Thanks for listening! This is a weekly podcast and new episodes drop on Thursdays, so until next time... look alive guys, it's crazy out there!

Shout Outs

LA Crimes with Madison McGhee (podcast)

Holding Court with Eboni K Williams (podcast)

We are also on BluSky and Instagram @fruitloopspodFind us on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/@fruitloopspodPlease send any questions or comments to [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 602-935-6294.  We just might read your email or play your voicemail on the show!

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Or become a monthly Patron through Patreonpatreon.com/user?u=11415202

Footnotes:

Music

“Abyss” by Alasen: ●https://soundcloud.com/alasen●https://twitter.com/icemantrap ●https://instagram.com/icemanbass/●https://soundcloud.com/therealfrozenguy●Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

“On The Go” by Marlene Miller. Used with permission. Find her Facebook and Instagram under SEMNCHY or [email protected]

“Death Row” & “Fake Friends” by Yung Kartz https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Yung_Kartz Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

“Furious Freak” by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/full_list.php Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Connect with us on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fruitloopspod

BluSky: https://bsky.app/profile/fruitloopspod.bsky.social

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fruitloopspod

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Fruitloopspod and https://www.facebook.com/groups/fruitloopspod

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Join Fruitloops for our biweekly minisode, "Love You, Byeee!"

In this episode from the week of 05/26/25, Wendy and Beth serve up a smorgasbord of laughs, real talk, and eyebrow-raising hot takes. They kick things off with personal stories that range from charmingly nostalgic to “did that really happen?” as they explore childhood creativity, family quirks, movie memories, and the eternal mystery of the modern job market (spoiler: it's still confusing).

Things get nerdy as they bond over digital connections via gaming and confess their latest media binges. Big news drops about their podcast network, and they react with all the grace of people trying to keep cool while internally screaming.

Then, in classic Wendy and Beth fashion, they pivot like pros into deeper waters, tackling everything from the Tory Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion drama to law enforcement corruption, immigration nightmares, shady judges, and revolutionary leaders in Africa. 

Somehow, they manage to make even the heavy stuff engaging, with a dash of sarcasm, a sprinkle of outrage, and a solid helping of heart. It’s part comedy, part commentary, and all-around binge-worthy chaos.

Look alive, y’all, it’s crazy out there!Where to find us:

Our Facebook page is Fruitloopspod and our discussion group is Fruitloopspod Discussion on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/groups/fruitloopspod/

We are also on BluSky and Instagram @fruitloopspodFind us on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/@fruitloopspodPlease send any questions or comments to [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 602-935-6294.  We just might read your email or play your voicemail on the show!

Want to Support the show?

You can support the show by rating and reviewing Fruitloops on iTunes, or anywhere else that you get your podcasts from.  We would love it if you gave us 5 stars!

You can make a donation on the Cash App

https://cash.me/$fruitloopspod

Or become a monthly Patron through Patreonpatreon.com/user?u=11415202Music“Hasta La Vista” by Causmic https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCptYdIghPgmOl8opbjZrcuALicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License“Switchin Lanes” by Yung Kartz https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Yung_KartzLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Connect with us on:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fruitloopspodBluSky: https://bsky.app/profile/fruitloopspod.bsky.socialInstagram https://www.instagram.com/fruitloopspodFacebook https://www.facebook.com/Fruitloopspod and https://www.facebook.com/groups/fruitloopspod

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Season 6 of Nobody Should Believe Me–out weekly starting June 19, available in full for subscribers at launch– covers the extraordinary and tragic saga of the McDaniel family, a real-life Southern Gothic tale of Munchausen by Proxy that spans decades and has left untold damage in its wake. 

For the past twelve years, Lisa McDaniel worked for The Guthy Jackson Foundation, a high-profile non-profit, dedicated to a rare disease called NMO (Neuromyelitis Optica), from which Lisa claims her son suffered. 

But while Lisa appears to be a sweet Southern mom whose personal tragedy led to her heroic work, this image hides her dark history of abuse. How was Lisa able to keep her felony conviction for poisoning and suffocating her infant daughter hidden? How did her children slip through the cracks of the healthcare and legal systems again and again? What really happened to her son Collin?  

Season Six breaks a story that is years in the making and made possible through the astounding courage of Mishelle Roberts. This season ties together many elements introduced in previous seasons: ways that systems fail vulnerable victims, the culture of silence and inaction within hospitals that enables abuse, and the damage done to rare disease advocacy and victims’ groups which can devastate families and echo through generations. 

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