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 32 episodes available.

The Tangent Files episodes:

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
May 19, 2026 31: The Dodgers Defense
This week Sidney tells us about a murder, a baseball game, and a hit TV show!
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1h
May 12, 202630: A Girl Boss
This week Laila will do a deep dive into Griselda Blanco, the queen of Cocaine
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
Doc : Griselda : The GodMother
Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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52min
May 05, 202629: A Beary Brave Soldier
Corporal Wojtek was not your typical soldier, but he sure was BEARy brave! This week Sidney tells about the bear that joined the Polish army during WWII, and all the antics he got into along the way.
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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
The documentary "Wojtek: The Bear That Went to War"
"How WOjtek the Bear Became a World War II Hero" by Savannah Cox
The Bear Who Became A Cigarette-Smoking, Beer Drinking, World War II Hero" by Olivia Waxman for the Times
Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Deep Dive, Stories, Bear, WWII, Wojtek the Bear, War Bear, Bear Soldier, Funny Story, Crazy Story
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45min
April 28, 202628: A Chess Scandal
This week Laila will yap about a real Heated chess rivalry... with a very shocking cheating rumor
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
Untold: Chess Mates on Netflix
Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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1h 13min
April 21, 202627: Shady Chardonnay
Rudy Kurniawan was a wine prodigy. At just 24 years old, he had an insane palette, an unmatched memory for wine profiles, and a kindness that stood out in an industry of douchebags.
But was Rudy too good to be true? Find out on this 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
The documentary "Sour Grapes"
The documentary "The Greatest Wine Forger - Rudy Kurniawan"
The article "The Contentious Comeback of Wine Forger Rudy Kurniawan"
Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Deep Dive, Stories, Wine, Scam, Scammer, True Crime, Rudy Kurniawan
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1h 16min
April 14, 202626: Seaworld Sucks!
On todays episode, Laila Dives deep into how much Seaworld sucks, and her love for some very beautiful creatures!
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
Blackfish Documentary
Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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1h 16min
April 07, 202625: The Right to Free Rap
When the Adams County Sheriff's Department raided Afroman's house, little did they know they'd be inspiring his next album.
When Lemon Pound Cake portrayed them in a less than flattering light, they decided to sue Afroman. Big mistake.
This week, Sidney tells us about the hilarious diss track Afroman released in response to a corrupt raid on his house, and the even funnier trial that followed. Justice for lemon pound cake!
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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1h 19min
March 31, 202624: Mother and Son Reunite!
This week Laila will talk about a touching story of a mom and son reuniting... with a WHOLE lot of tangents along the way!
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
Con Mum on Netflix
Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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1h 34min
March 24, 2026 23: Boy Bands, Etc.
Lou Pearlman was a blimp rental executive with a dream to start a boyband, and he struck gold when he started Backstreet Boys and NSYNC! Lou was managing just about every artist in the genre, and things seemed to be great.
But were the boys getting their fair share of the record sales? Was Lou really as successful as he seemed? And who was bringing sexy back?
Tune into this weeks episode of the Tangent Files to hear the insane roller coaster story of Lou Pearlman and his many many businesses!
This week, Sidney's sources were:
Dirty Pop: Boy Band Scam

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1h 26min

FAQs about The Tangent Files:

How many episodes does The Tangent Files have?

The podcast currently has 32 episodes available.