We discuss Charlotte, North Carolina, mom, Cherez Davis, who shot warning shots at a local health fair to allegedly break up a fight between her son and another child. It’s a theater of the absurd for those who love our strange stories.

CW | TW: This episode discusses talk of guns and a shooting, but thankfully, there were no injuries or fatalities. Listener discretion is advised.

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Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson

Logo Art: Drew Hudson

Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers

Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson

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Sources

News Clip: Fight Prompts Mom to Fire Shots at Back-to-School Event (Queen City News)

Article: “Mom Wanted to Break Up Fight at Back-to-School Event. So She Allegedly Opened Fire–And Sent Kids Running for Their Lives” by KC Baker (People)

Article: “Mother Arrested After Firing Shots at Charlotte Back-to-School Event to Break Up Fight, Affidavit Says” by Connor Lomis (WBTV 3)

Article: “Health Center CEO Describes Panic After Charlotte Back-to-School Event Gunfire” by Jeff A. Chamber (Charlotte Observer)

Article: “Mom Allegedly Open-Fired To Break Up Fight At A Back-to-School Fair–Sending Kids Running Into Traffic” by Anthony Blair (NY Post)

Article: “North Carolina Gun Laws Explained” (Manning Law Firm, PLLC)

Article: “Gun Laws By State–Which States Your Permit Works In” (BulkCheapAmmo.com)

Article: “Black Mom Tries to Stop School Fight–What She Did Next Left Kids Fleeing in Terror” by Angela Wilson (TheRoot.com)

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Harry solo hosts and discusses the May 2018 incident of a not-housebroken-for-prime-time New Jersey school superintendent accused of lewdness and repeated public “relief” on a rival high school’s track. Harry discusses the main story from 2018, as well as its aftermath.  Not for the faint of bowel.

CW | TW: This episode includes details of a scatological nature and a professional school administrator who is not housebroken. Listener discretion is advised.

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Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson

Logo Art: Drew Hudson

Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers

Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson

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Sources

News Clip: “N.J. Superintendent Accused of Defecating On Another School’s Track” (CBS New York)

Article: “N.J. School Superintendent Charged With Lewdness, Public Urination/Defecation” by Chris Sheldon (NJ.com)

Article: “School Board to Meet on Superintendent Accused of Pooping on H.S. Track”  by Chris Sheldon (NJ.com)

Article: “Human Feces Found on High School Track ‘On a Daily Basis’; Suspect is a School Superintendent” by CrimeSider Staff (CBS News)

Article: “Former Superintendent Who Admitted To Pooping at New Jersey School Loses Federal Lawsuit” by Virginia Streva (Philly Voice) 

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Harry solo hosts and discusses the May 2025 case of a Chuck E. Cheese mascot committing credit card fraud at a restaurant in Tallahassee, Florida.  Harry outlines the broad strokes of the case, talks about the childhood disillusionment of seeing a beloved character be led out in handcuffs, and weighs whether or not the pizza at Chuck E. Cheese is edible.

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Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson

Logo Art: Drew Hudson

Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers

Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson

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Sources

News Clip: “Chuck. E. Cheese Arrest Leaves Impression on Florida Family: ‘Does This Mean Chuck. E’s Gone Forever?’” (Fox 35 Orlando)

Article: “‘Come With Me, Chuck. E.’: Mouse Arrested on Credit Card Fraud Charges” by Victor Mather (NYT)

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We discuss the sudden and untimely death of a passenger on board a Qatar Airways flight from Melbourne to Doha in February 2025. We outline the in-flight response by the crew and the traumatic events, in which passenger Mitchell Ring was forced to sit next to the corpse for the remaining four hours of the flight.

CW | TW: This episode discusses death, trauma, and sexual innuendo (in that order). Listener discretion is advised.

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Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson

Logo Art: Drew Hudson

Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers

Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson

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Sources

Article: “Couple’s Trauma After Body Placed Next to Them on Flight” by Maia Davies (BBC)

Article: “Man Forced to Sit Next to Corpse for Hours After Passenger Dies on Long-Haul Flight” by A Current Affair Staff (Channel 9 Now)

Article: “Couple Forced to Sit Next to Dead Body on Plane for 4 Hours After Woman Dies Midflight” by Matt Lavietes (NBC News)

Article: “‘I Was Really Shocked’: Body Placed Next to Passenger on Qatar Airways” by Chris Lau (CNN)

Article: “Qatar Airways Says Staff Handled Passenger Death with ‘Dignity’ After Couple Is Forced to Sit Next to Dead Body For 4 Hours” by Rachel McRady (People)

Article: “Qatar Airways Says Crew Handled Dead Passenger ‘Appropriately’” by Koh Ewe (BBC)

Article: “What Happens When A Passenger Dies Mid-Flight? The Answer May Surprise You” by Michael Capetta (Travel + Leisure)

Article: “Couple Had to Sit Next to Body After Woman Died Midflight” by Jenny Gross (non-paywalled; NYT)

IATA Guidelines: Death on Board Guidelines

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We discuss the tragic discovery of Matthew Zoll’s body in a Long Island homeowner’s swimming pool in May 2025. He suffered from schizophrenia and was wanted for the murder of his father, Joseph Zoll Sr., in November 2024.

CW | TW: This episode discusses mental health, murder, and remains. Listener discretion is advised.

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Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson

Logo Art: Drew Hudson

Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers

Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson

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Sources

News Clip: Body Found in Long Island Pool Identified as Murder Suspect (CBS New York)

Article: “Long Island Homeowner Uncovering Pool for the Summer Finds Body Floating in Water” by Greg Cergol (NBC 4 NY)

Article: “Body Found in Backyard Swimming Pool in East Shoreham Likely 23-Year-Old Murder Suspect: Police” by Chanteé Lans

Article: “6 Months Later, Search Continues for LI Man Accused of Killing His Dad” by Mike White (GreaterLongIsland.com)

Article: “Update: Police Seek Man Wanted for the Fatal Sabbing of His Father in Rocky Point” (Press Release; TBRNewsMedia.com)

Article: “Long Island Home Where the Body Of a Fugitive Murder Suspect Was Found in Backyard Pool Belongs to Detective Who Searched for Him: Records” by Brandon Cruz (New York Post)

Article: “A Man Found A Dead Body Floating in His Backyard Pool. Police Believe It May Be A Missing 23-Year-Old Fugitive” by Kimberlee Speakman (People Magazine)

Article: “Funeral Held for Matthew Zoll, 23, as Family Reflects on Love, Loss, and Mental Health” by Brian Harmon (GreaterLongIsland.com)

Obituary: Matthew John Zoll (EverLoved.com)

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We discuss the controversy surrounding the brunch menu at Taylor Sam’s, a local eatery in Bay Head, NJ, after a video was posted to their TikTok account criticizing customers for sharing their opinions on the expensive food prices. Edgly Marketing Group owner Nick George fed lines to co-owner Dawn Spivak to target a “different” demographic and further drive their number of followers and the virality of their posts.

CW | TW: This episode includes profanity directly linked to this case. Listener discretion is advised.

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Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson

Logo Art: Drew Hudson

Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers

Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson

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Sources

Article: “N.J. Restaurant Told Customers To ‘F— Off’ On TikTok. It Didn’t Go Well” by Lauren Musni (NJ.com)

Article: “Taylor Sam’s in Bay Head Slapped By Harsh Lesson Over Price of Edgy TikTok Marketing” by Michael L. Diamond (Asbury Park Press)

Facebook Group: Point Pleasant Beach, Boro & Bay Head Neighborhood Group Facebook

YouTube Clip: Restaurant Apologizes for TikTok Reaction to Customer Saying Breakfast Was Too Expensive (News 12 New Jersey)

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We discuss the crackdown on crime with an ice cream cone! The Danbury Police Department (and those in neighboring New England states) purchased the Copsicle truck from a vendor of the same name based in Litchfield, NH. The Copsicle blends the friendly, feel-good image of police within the community with the benevolent presence of police serving the community and keeping a close eye on crime by getting and giving the local scoop.

CW | TW: This episode discusses local police getting the scoop on crime while doling out ice cream. Crime statistics will be discussed in part. Listener discretion is advised.

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Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson

Logo Art: Drew Hudson

Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers

Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson

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Sources

News Clip: CBS Boston: Connecticut Police Department Rolls Out Their Refurbished ‘Copsicle’ Ice Cream Truck (0:48)

Article: “Danbury Police Department Rolls Out New ‘Copsicle’ Ice Cream Truck to Connect with Community” by Marcus Solis (ABC 7 Eyewitness News)

Article: “Danbury PD Debuts Copsicle Patrol Ice Cream Truck” by Jason Levy and Mackenzie Maynard (News 8 WTNH)

Article: “Danbury Police Add Ice Cream Truck to Fleet of Vehicles” by Owen Kingsley and Zoe Strothers (Eyewitness News 8; WFSB)

Article: “Danbury Police Roll Out Copsicle Ice Cream Truck to Help Connect with Youth: ‘Breaks Down Barriers’” by Michael Gagne

Crime Report: CT Division of Criminal Justice Data Report: Danbury JD
Copsicle Company: Copsicle

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We discuss hikers high on magic mushrooms (psilocybin), who found themselves lost, disoriented, and reported their hiking partner dead, when he was alive and uninjured on Cascade Mountain in the Adirondacks.

CW | TW: This episode discusses psychedelic and hallucinogenic drugs, injuries, and death. Listener discretion is advised.

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Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson

Logo Art: Drew Hudson

Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers

Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson

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Sources

News Clip: MyNBC5-WPTZ affiliate: Hikers Helped By New York Forest Rangers After Eating Hallucinogenic Mushrooms (0:43)

Article: “Lost Hikers Call Police to Report Friend’s Death–Only for Police to Discover They Were on Mushrooms and Friend Was Alive” by Ingrid Vasquez (People)

Article: “Mushroom-tripping Hikers Mistakenly Report a Companion’s Death, Officials Say” by The AP (NBC News)

Article: “Two Hikers Reported Their Friend Dead. It Turned Out They Were Just on Mushrooms” by Adam Roy (Backpacker.com)

Article: “Hiker, 25, Found Dead in Washington Believed to Have Been ‘Under the Influence of Mushrooms’: Officials Say” by Maria Pasquini (People.com)

Article: “Psilocybin Mushrooms and U.S. Legal Regulations” by Naomi Carr; Medically reviewed by Dr. David Miles (Recovered.org)

Article: “Leave No Trace Principles” by Love Your Adirondacks (LoveYourADK.org)

Article: “Cascade Mountain” via LakePlacid.com

Article: “Cascade Mountain” via AllTrails.com

Article: “Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms)” via ADF (Alcohol and Drugs Foundation)

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We discuss landscaper Michael Brown and his hosting an unauthorized house party at his clients’ residence in a suburb outside of Charlotte, North Carolina. Brown hosted 400 partygoers, charged them admission, and lied to law enforcement when questioned about the owners of the home.

CW | TW: This episode discusses trespassing and a range of related charges. Listener discretion is advised.

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Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson

Logo Art: Drew Hudson

Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers

Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson

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Sources

News Clip: Landscaper Throws Party While Homeowners Were Away, Charges for Attendance (WCNC; 0:31)

Article: “Landscaper Arrested For Throwing ‘Large, Unauthorized’ House Party While Homeowners Were Away” by Megan Forrester (ABC News)

Article: “A Landscaper Threw A Party At A Client’s Home, Police Say. He’s Now Being Charged” by Taylor Ardrey (USAToday)

Article: “Landscaper Arrested for Throwing Party at Weddington Home That Wasn’t His, Sheriff Says” by Michael Warrick (WBTV)

Article: “Landscaper Accused of Throwing Party at Client’s Home Says He Was Allowed To Be There” by Kaci Jones (WCCB Charlotte)

Article: “North Carolina Lawn Man Caught Turning Client’s Mansion into a Full-Blow Club by ThinkTank” (Baller Alert)

Press Release Post: Union County Sheriff’s Office, Monroe, NC Post

IG: @BrownsDeamTeam

Yelp: Browns Dream Team and Maintenance

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We discuss the Times Square Killer, Richard Cottingham, and his brutal and sadistic murders of sex workers in the late 1970s. The transient nature of Times Square, coupled with its indulgence of kink and sex, made it a prime landscape for predators, addicts, and criminals. We outline his murders within the context of sexual sadism. 

CW | TW: This episode discusses graphic details of sadistic crimes involving sexual assault, rape, torture, decapitation, and murder. NSFW. Listener discretion is advised.

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Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson

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Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers

Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson

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Sources

Docuseries: Netflix: Crime Scene: The Times Square Killer 

Article: “The Lives of the Women of Crime Scene: The Times Square Killer “ by Monique Jones (TUDUM)

Article: “Justice Story: ‘Times Square Ripper’ Revealed to Be Mild-Mannered Husband from Suburban New Jersey” by Mara Bovsun (Daily News)

Article: “A Killer Terrorized Times Square and Beyond for More Than 10 Years: Will Families Finally Get Answers?” by Johnny Dodd (People)

Article: “Why Bergen County Serial Killer Finally Confessed to ‘Vicious’ 1974 Teen Murders” by Steve Janoski (NorthJersey.com)

Article: “Sexual Sadism Disorder” from PsychologyToday

Article: “Richard Francis Cottingham” Murderpedia

Press Release: “Richard Cottingham Pleads Guilty to 1968 Cold Case Murder” (Nassau County District Attorney

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