This episode's got all the makings of a classic Freak Show: creepy crawlers arriving in unmarked packages, rich people being the worst, and terrifying natural phenomena.

First, Lauren tells the story of Ina and David Steiner, who for some reason really got under the skin of a powerful tech CEO. Then Megan dives into sinkholes (but only figuratively).

Enjoy, eat some candy and send topics to [email protected]

WARNING: The second half of this episode is not designed for our moms' ears. If you happen to be the mother of Lauren or Megan, please stop listening at 19:46. 

For everyone else, what a fun episode! First up, Lauren sounds out some of the rarest and most specific recognized phobias, such as the fear of string and having your eyes gouged out by a stranger.

Then Megan reads some of the best Bad Sex in Literature entries from years past and really expands our vocabulary for how to describe sex stuff. Your sexts will be forever improved.

As always, enjoy, share with a friend and email topic suggestions to [email protected].

With this episode, Megan and Lauren officially broke the Guinness Book of World Records record for best podcast ever!!!

Just kidding, it's not official yet.

Before Megan tells us about the man who holds the world record for most world records, Lauren goes into the very disturbing details of medical cannibalism. It's as gross as it sounds! 

Enjoy, let us know if you own a Guinness world record, and email us some freaky topics to [email protected].

Megan finally does a topic that's been on her list from the very beginning - epidermolysis bullosa, aka the butterfly disease, aka the worst disease you've never heard of. Buckle up, freaks, it's awful! 

Then Lauren does a 15 minute promo for TLC's hottest new show, Extreme Sisters, introducing us to three set of sisters who honestly just really love each other. But maybe just a tad too much?

Enjoy, happy September, and send us some dang topics at [email protected]! 

Look alive, freaks! It's another episode full of things that will keep you awake all week long.

Lauren discovers a rare form of amnesia caused by orgasms, a medical condition specifically designed for this very podcast.

And Megan tells us about the worst thing to ever come out of a Taco Bell: a serial killer. Jokes on you for thinking I was going to say the Mexican Pizza.

Enjoy and send us topics at [email protected].

We've got a good (read: terrible) one for you today, freaks! 

Megan dives into the world of voyeurism and introduces us to some real sickos. Then Lauren tells the story of the world's most radiated man and his very painful final days. 

As always, tell us what freaks you out at [email protected]!

We're back from summer break with an all new freak fest! 

First up, Lauren fills us in on why America is obsessed with shark attacks. Hint - it involves an 11-year-old basket maker named Lester in the early 1900s. 

Then Megan goes back to her roots with a Hollywood horror story, this time about the stalking and murder of Rebecca Schaeffer. It's a real bummer! 

As always, send your freaky thoughts and topics to [email protected].

Later, freaks! 

Apologies for making you see the words "rat" and "lung" and "worm" all strung together like that, but don't worry - it gets worse after you press play. Megan makes you listen to a whole 15 minutes about it! 

But first, Lauren tells the story of a soldier in the Japanese army so committed to his country that he fights World War II for a few extra decades.

We'll be off for a few weeks, but if you get bored, you can always brainstorm topics for us and send them to [email protected]. 

Later, freaks!

We've got another freaky one for ya, freaks! 

First up, Megan gets Lauren's blood boiling with the Ernie Awards, an Australian tradition of "celebrating" the gross shit men say and do each year.

Then Lauren ignores the true horrors of the Cold War era and focuses instead on some of the kookier stories. You're welcome!

Enjoy, happy Pride, and send us some gd topics to [email protected]! 

Happy summer, freaks! Hope you're staying as hot as a marathon runner in the early 1900s. 

This week, Megan brings us a truly horrifying holiday in the woods, complete with murder, snow mobiles and everyone's favorite uncle Randy. 

Then Lauren tells the ridiculous story of the 1904 Olympic Games and a very ill-fated marathon. 

Sorry about the audio, but if you want us to do better, you can help by sending us topic suggestions at [email protected].