The Freak Show

Uh oh, freaks... we got an accidental cannibal episode for you this week!

First up, consensual cannibalism: Megan tells us the story of Mao Sugiyama fulfilling his dream of watching someone eat his severed penis. Bone appetit, am I right? 

Next, the ... other kind: Lauren introduces us to Dmitry and Natalia, aka the Russian Cannibal Couple, who really enjoyed documenting their various crimes/meals.

Enjoy? Maybe? 

And send us topics, cannibal-style or otherwise, to [email protected].  

We're back! And like the very professional podcasters we are, we may or may not be back next week. But it's summer! We're busy! Get over it! 

This week, Megan chronicles the hundreds of very dumb selfie-related fatalities, also known as (sorry) killfies. 

Then Lauren ruins the plot of Elizabeth Banks' newest movie Cocaine Bear. Don't worry, they just started filming so you'll forget all about it by the time it hits theaters.

As always, email us with topic suggestions at [email protected]. 

Later, freaks! 

A surprise Thursday pod! 

We're a couple days late, but just in time for the long holiday weekend. So... sorry / you're welcome? 

Today, Lauren dips a toe into the pool of shit that gets her all fired up: racist white people! It's the classic, but little known tale of the 1974 Kanawha County Textbook Controversy. 

Then Megan tells us all about Ming, the tiger of Harlem, who really just wanted to be left with his dolls. 

Happy 4th of July, celebrate "responsibly" and email us your dang topics! [email protected]

Your freaks are back with another episode full of things you probably don't want to hear! 

First up, Lauren gives us an update on the situation in Australia. The short version? It's terrible right now! 

Then Megan tells us all about the 1986 disaster at Lake Nyos in Cameroon. The short version? It's a lake that let out one big poisonous fart! 

Stay freaky, y'all.

Unintentional Theme Alert! This week's episode is all about lonely men. 

First, and definitely least problematic, Lauren tells us all about one of Chicago's oddest tourists, Aditya Singh. 

Then Megan destroys us all with the story of Anatoly Moskvin, a Russian man who does NOT know the proper ways to deal with loneliness. 

Enjoy, I guess? And as always, send us your topic suggestions, high notes and anecdotes from your break to [email protected]. 

It's our first episode recorded together since March 2020 and you know what, you can tell! 

Lauren gets back to winning Rock Paper Scissors to go first (finally), and introduces us to James Morison, very much not a doctor, who thinks he can solve all medical problems with a single pill.

Then Megan breaks down all the details of the unfortunate "science" experiment of Biosphere 2, complete with an extra special cameo by Steve Bannon. Yuck! 

As always, email us your freaky suggestions (and let us know how we're doing) at [email protected].

This week we're bringing you a classic Freak Show pairing - two men who did really bad stuff. 

First up, Megan (who's gotten really good at rock paper scissors this season) tells the story of real life urban legend Cropsey, terrorizing Staten Island one kid at a time.

Then Lauren introduces us to The Chameleon, a Frenchman with a penchant for impersonating missing teenagers. 

Got a freaky story for us? Email us at [email protected].

Apologies in advance for Lauren's terrible audio in the first half. We pinky promise it's all better by minute 22. 

Shout out to all star freaks Audrey and Rachel for today's topics: unfortunate chimney deaths and the woman who makes Lauren believe in reincarnation, Shanti Devi.

Enjoy the episode, enjoy the sunshine and enjoy the couple of minutes it takes you to email us some topics at [email protected].

Later, freaks! 

Welcome to Science 101, freaks. Let's hope no one has to use that weird safety shower in the corner at any point during this episode. 

This week, Megan tells us all about the world's most obscure disease that's been plaguing lumberjacks for decades. Then Lauren, for some reason, talks about ants. 

Hope everyone's staying safe, getting vaxxed and being freaky. 

As always, send us topics, high notes and how your breaks are going to [email protected].

Happy 420, freaks! We're told this episode pairs nicely with a freshly rolled weed stick.

First up, Megan does her part in ending the very stupid and sometimes deadly trend of gender reveal parties. Then Lauren recounts the unlikely survival story of Juliana Koepcke. 

Got anything that freaks you out? Send it to us at [email protected]. 

Got an unvaxxed arm? Get that thing vaxxed already!