One of Ash's amazing and incredibily varied co-hosts, Fallon Morey sits down with criminal defense attorney McCracken Poston Jr., who represented Alvin Ridley—a reclusive man at the center of a gripping murder trial. Alvin, often misunderstood due to his eccentricities and autism, was accused of killing his wife, though the story turned out to be far more complex. McCracken shares the wild twists of the case, the challenges of defending a misunderstood client, and the importance of autism awareness in navigating the legal system.

McCracken King Poston Jr. is an American criminal defense attorney and part-time juvenile court judge. He gained national attention for several notable cases which were featured on TV series specials such as CNN Presents, Dateline NBC, A&E's American Justice and Forensic Files!

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In part 2 of our 4 part deep dive, Ash and Kristen explore the psychological manipulation that victims of Russ endure, they uncover the shocking practices and cult-like dynamics at play. Tune in for a deep dive into horror, exploitation, and society’s obsession with the macabre!

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Ash and research assistant Kristen dive into the dark world of McKamey Manor, the "extreme haunt" infamous for its torturous experiences. They explore the psychology behind seeking fear, the shady practices of Russ McKamey, and the blurred lines between consent and abuse. From participant trauma to media exploitation, this episode tackles the ethics of extreme entertainment and the dangers of unchecked thrill-seeking.

Ash has been obsessed with this case for a decade, and this is just the start!

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This week Ash is joined by podcaster and sur-thrivor Terra Newell to talk about the murder of Reena Virk, the subject of Hulu's series Under the Bridge. You may know Terra from the podcast and/or tv series Dirty John, so the gals obviously discuss the ethics of true crime entertainment in this important episode.

Fourteen year old Reena was bullied throughout her youth and after finding a group of teens she thought were her friends, she was beaten to death under a bridge in Saanich, Canada in the the 90's. This case has been integral in shedding light on the dangers of bullying, and Ash and Terra highlight how this topic is more important than ever with the addition of cyberbullying.

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Join Ashley and Fallon as they reconnect after a break, catching us up on life’s latest ups and downs—housing insecurity, mental health struggles, and some serious community love. Fallon shares news about stepping back from co-hosting, and the gals dive headfirst into the spine-chilling tale of the Amityville Horror.

From the tragic DeFeo murders to the Lutz family’s eerie encounters, they cover paranormal scares, family drama, and the infamous investigations by Ed and Lorraine Warren. It’s a mix of personal updates, ghostly thrills, and supernatural skepticism for Spooky Season!

Note: If you missed the initial updates (as this is sort of a follow up), check out the first one in our episode of UnFck Yourself with TSFU about accessible healthcare!
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Ok gang- I know this isn't a super sexy subject, but after having many listeners tell Ash that they were pretty sure they had some sort of mental health issue, or had been diagnosed with one but didn't have affordable access to doctors or medication, or are struggling with addiction but don't know where to turn, she thought this was a really important topic.

Note from Ash: Since getting my ADHD diagnosis, and being medicated, my life has greatly improved in so many areas that I struggled with and had no idea were connected to ADHD.

Fallon works in health care and in this episode we talk about how your or your loved ones may be able to access all sorts of resources for free or a reduced price. Like I said, not super sexy, but a very important episode!


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Fallon tells Ash about the infamous unsolved quadruple homicide in Keddie, California in 1981. Four people were brutally murdered in Cabin 28 and over 40 years later, the Keddie Cabin Murders remain unsolved and full of eerie twists and turns. The gals dig into the disturbing details, the weird clues, and the frustrating lack of answers that still haunt this case. What really happened in that cabin? And why haven’t the killers been caught?

Note: This episode was recorded quite awhile ago, the episode that Ash references to on Serial Killer Allan Legere and Family Annihilators Frank & Herald Alexander can be found here!

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Mondays can have the tendency to suck. Here's a little surprise to brighten yours up!

Previously Ash and Cam had the pleasure of speaking with ex-employee of cult leader Doc Antle, Barbara Fisher. Barbara worked for Antle at his Mytle Beach "safari" for eight years and was prominently featured in Tiger King and Tiger King: The Doc Antle Story. Breast augmentations and name changes under duress, the breaking of the spirits of both humans and animals, and so much more!

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If you watched Tiger King on Netflix in 2020, you probably remember the a**hole with a long ponytail who constantly dresses like he's on safari and surrounds himself with skinny women who like like Jane from Tarzan, constantly toting tigers on leashes. That man was Doc Antle, owner of Myrtle Beach Safari, the "zoo" that inspired Joe Exotic to open The Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park. Antle started off as a magician who got real tight with famous Guru Swami Satchidananda Saraswati, and became somewhat of a celebrity at Swami's Yogaville compound in Virginia. He began claiming to be a doctor and enlightened being, amassing followers and abusing teenage girls, and things only got crazier from there. Antle is a notorious abuser of big cats, but today's story more focuses on Antle himself and the cult that he runs, but calls a "wildlife preserve".

TW: Animal abuse and severe maiming

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Ash and Fallon also discuss Max's new docuseries Chimp Crazy and one of the most insane stories Ash has ever heard. "Former nurse-turned-exotic-animal-broker Tonia Haddix spends her days caring for animals in captivity, referring to herself as the "Dolly Parton of chimps." However, her limitless love for one chimpanzee spins into a wild cat-and-mouse game with authorities and an animal rights group. Through the experiences of Tonia and other "chimp moms," "Chimp Crazy" is a series that reveals the bonds between owners and their highly intelligent great ape pets, as well as the risks to the welfare of the animals themselves."- Wikipedia


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If you're not new here, or even if you are, you're probably well aware of our passion behind the TTI (the Troubled (Tortured) Teen Industry). Ash had the incredible opportunity to speak with Katherine Kubler, executive producer and director of Netflix's hit docu-series "The Program: Cons, Cults and Kidnapping", this year at the True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival!


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