This week’s podcast episode celebrates the start of Halloween season, with Becky and Merie diving into the Hook Man urban legend’s origin story, which may date back to the still-unsolved Texas-based Phantom Killer. Along the way, your hosts add

If you’re murdered by the cable guy, will THAT get you out of your final bill?

Sep 23rd, 2022 57m 35s

This week’s podcast episode delves into Death by Cable Guy, featuring the lovely Texas grandma Betty Thomas murdered by Roy James Holden, Jr., who headed to WalMart with her credit cards and without changing from his murder clothes. Along the w

Just a bit of everyday sadism: Deadly wars waged with neighbors

Sep 9th, 2022 1h 1m

This week’s podcast episode involves fencing-induced violence (and not the kind that gets you an Olympic medal, more like prison time) as neighborly disputes turn horrifying and murderous. Along the way, your hosts address the burning questions

”Somebody get the Bras of Life!” Grown men vanishing into the woods

Aug 26th, 2022 58m 29s

This week, your podcast hosts are fearing for grown adult men, Terrence Woods and Lars Mittank, who both vanished without a trace in broad daylight and in front of witnesses, never to be seen again. Along the way, Becky & Merie address the burn

That time Tina took down Burt the Turtle: A small town haunted by murder & a 20-year miscarriage of justice

Aug 12th, 2022 59m 36s

This week’s podcast episode has your hosts attempting to piece together the long and winding tale of the 1985 murder of Helen Wilson and its resulting trials, as featured in the doc series on HBO Mind Over Murder. Along the way, they address th

In which Merie overhears a murder plot & Becky WILL rat you out: The death of Kendra Hatcher, Part 2

Jul 29th, 2022 45m 8s

Welcome back to the Now Fear This podcast’s coverage of the awful murder of Dallas dentist Dr. Kendra Hatcher, with discussion of the police investigation and the ensuing trials. Along the way, your hosts address the burning questions you did

Broken bottles & hunks of cheese: The cruel & callous murder of Kendra Hatcher

Jul 15th, 2022 52m 10s

This week’s podcast episode has Merie & Becky discussing the murder-for-hire of beloved children’s dentist Kendra Hatcher, which occurred in Becky’s neighborhood in 2015. Along the way, they address the burning questions you didn’t know you had

Welcome to the Narcissism Subdivision! Death by selfie & murderous selfie takers

Jun 30th, 2022 1h 1m

This week’s podcast dives into the curious case of “The Selfie Murderer” Amanda Taylor, and other various and sundry selfie-related deaths. Along the way, your hosts address the burning questions you didn’t even know you had, like:.Is that an

Skidmore, Missouri, Part 2: Fifty Shades of Armie Hammer

Jun 18th, 2022 52m 29s

Part 2 of the podcast’s exploration of the tiny town of Skidmore, MO has your pod-coasts traveling along the dusty trail of a gruesome murder and more than one potential kidnapping, taking a detour through Texas and the Ozarks, yet somehow endi

Skidmore, Missouri, Part 1: Are you sure this isn’t about Madison Cawthorn?

Jun 5th, 2022 44m 39s

This week’s podcast episode has Merie & Becky metaphorically heading into the tiny town of Skidmore, MO, and the murders, assaults, unsolved crimes, and odd disappearances that have happened there. Along the way, they address the burning questi

“This M&M is the happening place, right?” Jessica Chambers & the crime story that never ends

May 20th, 2022 1h 1m

This week’s continuation of season 2 of the podcast has Merie & Becky heading down the long, terrifying, and confusing crime story of the murder of Jessica Chambers. Along the way, they address the burning questions you didn’t know you had, lik

Eat a cheese sandwich, get murdered by a librarian? Violent squatters & death by U-Haul renter

May 6th, 2022 1h

WE’RE BAAAAACK!!!! This week’s podcast episode has Merie & Becky attempting to take on the terrifying phenomenon known as house squatting (and not the potty-related kind - eww) and a Netflix show called “Worst Roommate Ever.” Along the way, the

12 Fears of Christmas, Fear #15: Sappy, Crappy Movies

Dec 16th, 2021 21m 46s

For this year’s continuation of the 12 Fears of Christmas, join Becky & Merie as they discuss terrifying holiday shopping, sappy Hallmark movies, and some creeeeeeepy Christmastime disappearances. Along the way, they spread unconfirm

12 Fears of Christmas, Fear #14: Christmas Disappearances

Dec 16th, 2021 16m 35s

12 Fears of Christmas, Fear #13: Holiday Shopping

Dec 16th, 2021 20m 35s

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Bonus! A “Love, Actually” takedown, Director’s Cut

Nov 27th, 2021 29m 21s

Once upon a time, a girl named Becky watched a movie named “Love, Actually.” While most people react to said film with smiles and even reverence, Becky reacted with sadness ☹️, nausea 🤮, and even anger 🤬.One year ago, Merie and Becky

He looks like the sheriff‘s deputy from Porky‘s! A literal Thanksgiving family horror show

Nov 19th, 2021 57m 18s

This week’s Thanksgiving podcast episode has Merie and Becky examining nutso-deluxo cases of holiday meal-based family murders, featuring murderer Joel Guy, Jr. Along the way, they address the burning questions you didn’t know you had, like:

Don’t bring a gun to the milk crate challenge! Memes, imitation, and death from internet idiocy

Nov 12th, 2021 53m 20s

This week’s podcast episode has Merie & Becky attempting to take on the latest internet challenge: Slap a teacher! No, not really. But they do give the NFT! treatment to silly and dangerous memes & challenges, like the gas tank drug-based car e

Hernia surgery would have been better! Criminal twins and Hollywood’s malignant “Malignant”

Nov 5th, 2021 57m 45s

Join Becky & Merie in this podcast episode, where they do not hold back on their scathing review of the god-awful horror show of a horror “movie” Malignant. They do, however, use said “movie” as a springboard for discussing crime as it relates

Bonus

BONUS Episode! A Halloween spooky story mini scare-fest

Oct 30th, 2021 14m 44s

Welcome to the bonus podcast episode for Halloween 2021, featuring Becky and a lil bit of spooky storytelling.Tune in for some ghosts 👻, a coupla stalkers & creepers 🔪, and more than one haunted house 😱.If you like ‘em, let your pod-coasts

“Serial killers ruin everything!” Crime and corpse-based Halloween decor

Oct 29th, 2021 55m 50s

***Listen to the very end for a preview of Becky’s creepy ghost stories!!!***This podcast episode has your hosts discussing dead bodies on porches, in trees, and hanging from roofs…some real, some not, but all in the name of Halloween. Along t

One of these years I’ll be a sexy cockroach: Texas’s notorious “Candyman” Halloween murderer

Oct 22nd, 2021 53m 9s

This week’s podcast episode finds your hosts investigating the history of fear of Halloween trick or treat poisonings, which all began with a Pixie Stick and an EVIL, evil father. Along the way, Becky & Merie address the burning questions you d

Does being magnetic make us X-Men? Overcoming the freakout-fueling COVID Disinformation Dozen

Oct 15th, 2021 56m 37s

This week’s podcast episode finds Becky & Merie probing the fallout from the COVID Disinformation Dozen and the resulting public freakouts. Along the way, they address the burning questions you didn’t know you had, like:Did a certain singer's

Walter’s purr will be the last thing you ever hear! Pam Hupp’s greed-induced graduation to serial killer

Oct 7th, 2021 57m 15s

In this week’s podcast episode, Becky & Merie take on the bizarre & murderous crime spree of Missouri’s Pam Hupp, who murdered at least two people in cold blood…that we know of.Along the way, your hosts address the burning questions you didn't

“Get right with God!” said the child porn hoarding cop: Deep fake cheerleader videos & Instagram blackmail

Sep 30th, 2021 55m 57s

This week’s podcast episode has your hosts trying to make sense of the Pennsylvania deep-fake cheerleading scandal, albeit with mild success. Along the way, Becky & Merie address the burning questions you didn't know you had, like:Why does Mer