The Freak Show

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]. 

We're getting deep this week, freaks! 

First up, Lauren keeps it light with some of her favorite gems from @DepthsOfWikipedia. Then Megan makes Lauren want to die with far too much information about the bottom of the ocean. 

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We're back with two women who are, in VERY different ways, both terrible at crimes.

First up, Megan shares the wild story of Harvey Marcelin who just can't seem to stay out of trouble. Then Lauren decides to finally learn what the deal is with Patty Hearst. 

Got a topic for us? Send it over to [email protected]. 

This week, Megan reveals her unfounded and deep-seated hatred of geocaching, which is more lame than freaky, but we'll give her a pass this one time.

Then Lauren (clearly this week's winner) tells us about all the little bugs we don't know we're eating. Yum! 

We'll be back in a couple weeks, freaks. In the meantime, email topic suggestions to [email protected]. 

Another episode full of stories that will keep you up at night (hopefully) and warm your hearts (temporarily).

Megan tells stories that make us question what we know about sleepwalking – mainly, can you murder someone while you do it? Then Lauren introduces us to Toby Dorr, a woman swept up in romance and dog hair to the point of committing several felonies. 

Come for the freaky stories, stay for the vacation highlights. And as always, email us topic suggestions at [email protected].

Accidental Theme Episode Alert! 

In yet another sign that Megan and Lauren are truly best friends, this week they each brought a rare medical diagnosis with life-alerting effects. Cute! 

Megan illuminates the symptoms of Chromosome 6 Deletion and tries to convince Lauren it's a bad thing. Then Lauren shows how horribly things can go when a hydrocephalus diagnosis is missed. 

Enjoy, stay freaky, and keep those topics coming at [email protected]! 

Ooh boy we've got a doozy of an episode for you today, freaks!

First up, Megan wins the episode immediately with graphic descriptions of old (and new) torture methods that leaves us all a little clammy. Then Lauren tells the story of Jose Salvador Alvarenga, a fisherman who floated in the ocean for over a year. OVER A YEAR YOU GUYS.

Sorry / hope you like it  / send us suggestions at [email protected]. 

This week, we've got two truly despicable women to celebrate Women's History Month! 

First up, Lauren profiles Georgia Tann who manages to turn the miracle of adoption into a disgusting, traumatic get-rich-quick scheme. Then Megan tells the "survival" story of Belle Gibson, heavy on the " ". 

Stick around to the very end for a delightful and uplifting surprise! 

And for the love of god, email us topics at [email protected].