The Tangent Files

By Sidney and Laila

The podcast where every story takes us somewhere unexpected. Each week, we'll be doing a deep dive into an insane but true story, and going on a whole lot of tangents along the way! Follow us on In

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The podcast currently has 41 episodes available.

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August 26, 202641: A Lottery Winner?
Ahoy! This week Sidney tells us about a mysterious lottery winner (between a whole lotta side stories and discussions)!
On December 29, 2010, the Iowa lottery hit big. 16 million dollars big. Everyone was abuzz to find out who the lucky winner was... but they never came forward to claim their prize.
To ask Laila & Sidney a question on a future episode, fill out our question form here!
For behind the scenes footage and announcements, follow us on Instagram and TikTok, @tangentfiles
Sidney's sources this week were:
S12E16 of American Greed: Just a Dollar and a Scheme/Lousy Landlord
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/movies/2025/06/04/iowa-lottery-scandal-eddie-tipton-hot-lotto-documentary/84007491007/
Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Mystery, Scam, True Crime, Story, Crazy, Lottery, Lottery Scam, Eddie Tipton, Iowa Lottery, Funny
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1h
August 11, 202640: Toronto's Insane Politician
'Ello! This week we're going to the land of moose, hockey, and maple flags, eh! Laila dishes on Rob Ford, a Canadian mayor, and how he shook things up!
To ask Laila & Sidney a question on a future episode, fill out our question form here!
For behind the scenes footage and announcements, follow us on Instagram and TikTok, @tangentfiles
Laila's source this week was
Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem
Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Politics, Government, Canada, Story, Wild, Crazy, Rob Ford, Toronto, Election, Funny
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58min
August 05, 202639: A Shitty Snack
Welcome welcome! This week Sidney tells us about a state-of-the-art chip that has all the flavor, none of the fat, and only causes minor anal leakage!!
That's right peeps, we're getting into Olestra (aka O'Lean), the oil substitute that was all the rage in the late 90's. Fat free chips that tasted just like regular chips seemed too good to be true, and spoiler alert, it was.
Sidney's sources this week were:
An episode of "Let's Go to Court!"
"May Cause Anal Leakage: The Olestra Fat-Free Snack Controversy of the 1990s"
"Worst Inventions: Olestra" by Chris Gentilviso
"Consumer group threatens Frito-Lay with lawsuit over fake fat" by AP Business Writer
"How Olestra Went From '90s Diet Miracle to National Joke" by Haley NcNamara
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44min
July 28, 202638: Martha !
This week Laila gives us the skinny on a living icon: Martha Stewart!
From early childhood to wedding bells, to her meteoric shot to success as a multi-hyphenate, buckle up for the wild story of a legend.
To ask Laila & Sidney a question on a future episode, fill out our question form here!
For behind the scenes footage and announcements, follow us on Instagram and TikTok, @tangentfiles
Laila's sources this week were
Martha a netflix doc
Martha Stewarts insider trading scandal an article by Auburn University
Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Martha Stewart, Pop Culture, Podcast, Icon, Story
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52min
July 21, 2026 37: The Cereal Feud
Hello everyone! This week we have a very special guest in the studio, our college roommate Lynda! We'll be yapping about the Kellogg Brothers and the invention of cereal, John Harvey Kellogg's obsession with bowels, and the brotherly feud that brought us America's favorite cereal brand.
So pour a bowl of frosted flakes and let's get into it!
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54min
July 14, 202636: History of ANTM
To ask Laila & Sidney a question on a future episode, fill out our question form here!
For behind the scenes footage and announcements, follow us on Instagram and TikTok, @tangentfiles
Laila's sources this week were
Reality Check : Inside America's Next Top Model
Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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1h 7min
July 07, 2026 35: Heir to the Throne
Hello hello! This week Sidney tells us about a throne that's up for grabs - but who will wear the crown at the end of the day?!
King George of the Texas Renaissance Festival is ready to retire, but he's not quite ready to pass the baton. This wild story tells about the adventure of finding his next king, packed full of backstabbing, faithful servants, and silly ren faire names.
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58min
June 30, 2026 34: Stay-at-Home Girlfriend
Welcome back, we've missed you! This week Laila tells us about Taylor Parker, a stay at home girlfriend who does the cooking, cleaning, and let's not forget has an 8 million dollar inheritance coming her way. What could go wrong?!
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56min
June 09, 2026 33: A Sticky Situation!
Welcome! This week Sidney tells us about some peeps with sticky fingers - both literally and figuratively.
It's the great maple syrup heist! When millions of dollars of maple syrup where stolen from the Canadian reserve, there were no shortage of suspects. But how did they do it, and how could the police narrow it down to the true culprits? Hear all about it on this week's episode of the tangent files!
To ask Laila & Sidney a question on a future episode, fill out our question form here!
For behind the scenes footage and announcements, follow us on Instagram and TikTok, @tangentfiles
Sidney's Sources This Week Were:
Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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45min
May 27, 202632: Butt Doctor!
This Week we are talking about a shady Butt Doctor...
To ask Laila & Sidney a question on a future episode, fill out our question form here!
For behind the scenes footage and announcements, follow us on Instagram and TikTok, @tangentfiles
Laila's sources this week were
CBS Miami reporting on the Oneal Ron Morris investigation and sentencing
The Washington Post coverage of the manslaughter case
FDA public warnings regarding illegal silicone injections and cosmetic fillers
Florida local-news reporting and public court records related to Shatarka Nuby
Let’s go to court! The toxic tush doctor episode 7
Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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57min

FAQs about The Tangent Files:

How many episodes does The Tangent Files have?

The podcast currently has 41 episodes available.