It Happened to a Friend of a Friend

Alright, we're back. I know you totally missed us that one week we didn't post. For today, we have a vintage unsolved murder. I don't know about you, but I don't like unsolved things! Then, I step out of my historical crime comfort zone and give you something a little more cringy...the story of "The Kobe Cannibal". Connect with us on Instagram or write to us at [email protected]. Enjoy!

Have you ever been on a road trip and start to notice abandoned buildings in areas that aren't really a town? Or you hear the alarm of the amber alert on your phone and panic for the child kicks in, but you wonder...how did this notification start? Well wonder no longer, today we'll discuss both. First we'll go on a story telling road trip and visit just a small portion of the many ghost towns in Ontario. Then we'll tell the story of Amber Hagerman and how her tragic story helped create a way to help other kids. Our throw backs are Exclamation perfume, CK One, and Gap scents. Find us on Instagram and write in with your questions, comments, and stories to [email protected]. 

Today, both our stories have an orphan and French theme...and we didn't even plan it! We start in France with the story of the Papin sisters. From their tragic childhood, to their final murderous days, you won't believe the horrible events that surrounded their lives. Next we travel to Quebec to learn about the treatment that befell the children born into unfavourable family situations (unwed mothers, poverty, abusive) in the 40s and 50s. Under the leadership of the Premier of the time, Maurice Duplessis, these children were put into metal institutions and abused. Our throwbacks are Perms and the episode of Full House where Stephanie Tanner gets her ears pierced (I know, that's very specific). Find us on Instagram and write in with your stories and throwbacks to [email protected]. Enjoy!

Today's episode is a little different. We decided to just have a conversation about the things that give us goose bumps and keep us hiding under the covers at night. You're either gonna love it or hate it...or maybe you'll just be 'meh' about it. Our throwbacks are Troll dolls and those big ADIDAS coats we all had in the 90s. Find us on Instagram and write in with your creepy tales at [email protected]. Enjoy!

Today we give you a bit of the creepy with an olde tyme mysterious disappearance/ghost story. Why are there so many stories of olden time moms dying and being separated from their children? We then cut to a Canadian case based on a Tragically Hip song, I dare you to not sing the song when you finish listening. The Tragically Hip are just great story tellers and I always want to know more about the inspiration! Our throwbacks are the super fun fashion plates and the Classic Canadian kids show Today's Special (shout it loud and clear!). Find us on Instagram and write to us at [email protected].

Today's episode may give you chills. From the images of an ice pick being hammered through your eye into your brain, to creepy staircases in the woods that go nowhere, you'll need something light and fluffy to watch/listen to after. Our throwbacks are the squish-worthy bath beads and the 90s "Extinct is Forever" campaign from the body shop. Find us on Instagram and email us your stories to [email protected].

Get ready to get emotional and then shocked and amazed. First, you'll have all the emotions and probably be brought to tears with the tragic story of Chanie Wenjack...even dead inside me had to hold back some watery eyes. Next, you'll be shocked by the crazy cons of Victor Lustig. Including his most famous selling of the Eiffel Tower...yea, you heard me. We throwback the old school plastic Disney VHS shells...you can hear the sound they make now can't you? Also, the yummy McDonald's cookies that came in the boxes. Also, a bonus throwback of Beanie Babies. Do you still have yours? Follow us on Instagram and write in with your stories and childhood nostalgia at [email protected]. Enjoy!

Ever wonder where the things we say today originate from? Or maybe you enjoy a good conspiracy? Well today we have both for you! We discuss the interesting theory that the Paul McCartney we know and love is really an impostor! Also, the terrible story of Fanny Adams an how her case led to a popular saying many of us use today. Our throwbacks are vintage 80s and 90s birthday parties and Guitar Hero. Find us on Instagram and write in with your stories and throwbacks to [email protected].

Today we start a little heavy with a Canadian tragedy, the Brentwood five massacre. We then lighten things up and leave you on a softer crime note with some coupon scam stories. Our throwbacks today are the Canadian discount store Zellers and, in honour of the amazing Betty White, the show Golden Girls. Thank you all for being our friends and for listening. Find us on Instagram and don't forget you can write in with your stories and throwbacks to [email protected].

It's our final Christmas themed episode, so why not pull out some ghost stories and murder? Did you know back in the olden days people told ghost stories during the holidays? True story. We also bring you the truly horrific tale of Charles Lawson and the murders he committed against his own family...on Christmas! Our throwbacks are good old mistletoe and the Lil' Miss Makeup doll. Find us on Instagram and write in with your stories or throwbacks to [email protected]. Have a safe and happy holiday!