The Shit Show: A Half Assed True Crime Podcast
Welcome to The Shit Show: A Half-Assed True Crime Podcast, where every week we dive into murder, mayhem, mystery, and the occasional medical malpractice.If you're into true crime but also love sarcasm, F-bombs, and chaotic commentary, this is your jam. We cover the highs, the lows, the WTFs, and everything in between—while being just organized enough to hit “record.”🎙️ New episodes weekly.🎧 Follow for half-assed history, weird murders, sketchy suspects, and totally biased theories.🔎 Keywords: true crime comedy podcast, funny murder podcast, moms who love murder, dark humor podcast, unsolved mysteries, women in true crime
Episodes
86. Lyda Southard
In this weeks episode Sarah tells us about Idaho's first female serial killer, Lyda Southard. Was it the Typhoid or the arsenic?
85. Heaven's Gate
In this episode, Talisa and Sarah discuss the infamous Heaven's Gate cult, exploring its origins, beliefs, and the tragic mass suicide that occurred in 1997. They delve into the backgrounds of the cult's leaders, Marshall Applewhite and Bon…
84. Claudine Longet
In this weeks episode Sarah tells us about actress/ singer Claudine Longet, and the unfortunate death of Olympian Spider Sabich.
83. A Mistress with a Hit List
In this weeks episode Talysa tells us about an affair that has gone awry, a mistress with a hit list.
82. John Orr
In this weeks episode Sarah tells us about firefigher turned arsonist, John Orr. We hope you like erection jokes.Don't forget to like, rate/review, and share your favorite Shit Show with all your friends!
81. The Lipstick Killer
This week Talysa covers the crazy case of The Lipstick Killer. Were the cases linked? Did William do it? Sarah is very upset.
BONUS Re Release: Anjanette Piotrowski & Sarah Elizabeth Avon
RE RELEASE: This weeks quicky is going to be a little different, we both are covering unsolved missing persons case. First we tell you about the disappearance of Anjanette Piotrowski, then we cover the disappearance of Sarah Elizabeth Avon.
80. RE Release: Mary Olenchuk & Pam Zimmerman
This week, Talysa moved into her new house (yayyyyy) but didn't have time to record (boooooo)In this week's episode, we cover one of Maines oldest cold cases, the murder of Mary Olenchuk. Then we tell the story of the murder of Pamela Zimme…
79. Spree Killer Charles Starkweather
This week Sarah tells us the horrendous case of spree killer Charles Starkweather. From start to finish Starkweather is an awful dude. (Please excuse the technical difficulties)Don’t forget to like, rate/review, and share your favorite Shit…
78. The Springfield Three
This week, Talysa cover the disappearance of The Springfield Three. Who else would like to get some ground penatrating radar on that hospital parking structure?
77. The Derby Poisoner
This week Sarah tells us about another wildt old timey case; the Derby Poisoner.Was she a serial killer, a Black Widow, or an Angel of Death or a little of all three? Let us know your thoughts!Don't forget to like, rate/ review, and share y…
76. The Deaths of Glenn Turner & Randy Thompson
Better late than never! This week Talysa covers some terrible cases of the flu. Or is it kind of a Sarah case?
75. RE RELEASE Martha Wise & The Double Initial Murders
This week, Sarah goes old timey and tells us about a lady who just wanted more funerals in her life. Then Talysa ruins everyone's lives and covers the Double Initial Murders from Rochester, NY. **TRIGGER WARNING** Talysa's case is about chi…
74. Evelyn Nesbit
In this weeks episode Sarah tells us about the life of Evelyn Nesbit and the horror's of being in the spotlight at young age. If you enjoyed the chaos of this episode please rate, review, and share us with your besties!
73. Lizzie Borden
Grab your axes and alibis—this week Talysa jumps into the twisted tale of Lizzie Borden. Was she a misunderstood Sunday school teacher, or the OG queen of true crime? We explore the infamous 1892 double murder, botched investigations, and t…
73. Lizzie Borden
Grab your axes and alibis—this week we’re hacking into the twisted tale of Lizzie Borden with our signature dark humor. Was she a misunderstood Sunday school teacher, or the OG queen of true crime? We explore the infamous 1892 double murder…
72. Judy Buenoano
🔪 Arsenic, insurance fraud, and one very unlucky family…This week, Sarah covers Judy Buenoano, Florida’s OG Black Widow 🕷️If you somehow survived this dumpster fire of an episode, please rate, review, and share the show.
71. The Axeman of New Orleans
In this week's episode, we butcher (pun intended) the story of the Axeman of New Orleans — a guy who somehow managed to terrify an entire city with an axe, a badly written letter, and a weird obsession with jazz. Between 1918 and 1919, the …
70. Virgina Rappe
This week, Sarah dives headfirst into the tragic and twisted story of Virginia Rappe—the woman at the center of Hollywood’s first big scandal. Was it a murder? Was it just the worst party ever? And seriously... who the hell trusts a hotel d…
69. RE RELEASE: Michael Swango & The Murder of Jason Bass
Life is lifing so we are re releasing an oldy but a goody this week...This week we cover a douchbag doctor who is human garbage. Then we tell you about a road rage incident that ended in a mystery. What happened to Adam Emery?
68. Mormonism & The Dallas Ripper
This week Sarah dives into Mormonism and the life of John Smith Jr so Talysa doesn't have to. Then Talysa covers the Dallas Ripper.
67. The North Pond Hermit & Typhoid Mary
This week, Talysa tells the story of a man who drove until he was out of gas and then disappeared into the woods for almost 3 decades. Then Sarah covers Typhoid Mary the OG patient zero.
66. Jolly Jane Toppan
This week Sarah covers an old timey angel of death, Jane Toppan.
65. The Hall-Mills Murders
Life has been crazy so we are down to one case this week. But don't worry, it's a doozy! Talysa covers the Hall-Mills Murders.
64. The Zanesville Zoo Massacre & Clara Phillips
This week Talysa covers the insane Zanesville Zoo massacre and sarah shares an old timey love triangle. Maybe it was a made up triangle, we don't know.
63. The Starvation "Doctor"
This week Sarah shares the story of Linda Hazzard....She sucks and Talysa wants to throw hands.
62. Delimar Vera
This week, after MUCH MANY tech issues, Talysa tells the story of Delimar Vera. Also Sarah almost pukes.
61. Dorothea Puente & The Murder of Barbara Gibbons
This week Sarah covers the worst landlord ever and Talysa shares the murder of Barbara Gibbons.
60. Elmer McCurdy & The Murder of Ryan Poston
This week Talysa tells the story of the embalmed bandit, Elmer McCurdy. Then Sarah covers the murder of Ryan Poston.
59. John Andrew Murrell & The Murder of Greg Fleniken
This week Sarah tells a story about land pirates and Magestic Clams....I mean magestic clans...And Talysa shares the story of Greg Fleniken's death. Murder. It was murder.
58. The Mad Bomber of NY & The Murder of John Dick
After several attempts to record, we finally nailed it. Talysa covers the Mad Bomber of New York. then Sarah tells the story of Evelyn Dick and the murder of her husband, John.
57. The High Priestess of Blood & The Disappearance of Katelyn Markham
This week Talysa brings the cult vibes with the story of Magdalena Solis. Then Sarah shares the frustrating disappearance of Katelyn Markham.
56. The Murder of Florence Small & The Ice Box Murders
This week, Sarah tells us about a real shit head and the horrible murder of Florence Arlene Small. Then Talysa brings the gross and conspiracies with the Ice Box Murders.
55. Patreon Rerelease: Velma Barfield & The DUMBbell Murder
For this episode, we are releasing an old Patreon episode to take some time off for the holidays. Sarah covers a very Sarah case. *Rough on Rats*Talysa tells us about Ruth Snyder and her love triangle.Thank you so much for your support!
54. *REDO* The Murder of Kimberly Simon
This week, Talysa retells the murder of Kimberly Simon. Can we get someome from Gedmatch in here?
53. The Martin Family Disappearance
This week, Talysa tells us about teh Martin Family disappearance. Sarah tells us nothing but her opinions because she feels like poop.
52. William Johnston & The Circleville Letter Writer
This week Sarah tells an old timey tale about river pirates and then Talysa shares the story of teh Circleville Letter Writer.
51. A Texas Love Story & Blanche Moore
This week Talysa shares the terrible story of Leon Jacob and Valerie McDaniel. Then Sarah tells us about Blanche Moore's many husbands.
50. The Murder of Katrina Smith & MGK
This week Sarah talks about the murder of Katrina Smith and Talysa tells us about the first Machine Gun Kelly.
49. Patreon Rerelease Brides in the Baths & The Murder Factory
In this Patreon Dumpster Fire episode, Talysa covers George Joseph Smith, The guy with the moustache. Sarah goes to the Northeast and covers Sister Amy Archer-Gilligan. Don't worry, she wasn't really a nun.Thank you so much for your support…