That's So Fcked Up
That's So Fcked Up is a true crime lite podcast primarily about cults, but also murder and other generally awful things. TSFU brings you enthralling stories while looking at what causes them to happen. Join host Ashley Love Richards as she and her various co-hosts discuss what inspires people to do the awful things that they do. Nature? Nurture? Society? Let's investigate from our couches together!
Episodes
TSFU Ep. 174- CONSENSUAL HOMICIDE: The Killing of Sharon Lapotka
Ash and Kristen dive into the case of Sharon Lapotka: murder, sex, consent, and the dark side of online fantasies. WTF is going on online?! From BDSM to 90s internet rabbit holes... this one is wild!LINK TO GOFUNDME AS I AM NOW SURVIVING IN…
TSFU Special Report: MISSING – Jax Gratton, 34-Year-Old Trans Woman from Denver
🚨Jax Gratton is currently missing a 34-year-old well known and admired hair stylist in Denver, Colorado🚨📸🔗LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE ON PATREON FOR FREE - NO ADS, AND PICTURES AND LINKS NOT INCLUDED HERE🔗📸She went missing on April 15th an…
TSFU Ep. 173- SEXY LOOPHOLES: Don't Let God Catch You Banging
The usual TSFU content is back in full swing over on Patreon! They're more than TWO weeks ahead- Patrons got episode 175 this week!In this episode Ash and Kristen give you a little breather from the heavy topics they've had on deck recently…
BINGE OR BUST: "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace" - Season 3: Eps. 3 and 4- Finale
WANT AD-FREE, EARLY RELEASE EPISODES (THIS HAS BEEN ON PATREON FOR TWO WEEKS ALREADY)... AND TO JOIN IN ON THE BIBLICAL SHENANIGANS? CHECK OUT OUR PATREON!Ash and Erin wrap up the shit show that is The Curious Case of Natalia Grace (TCCoNG)…
BINGE OR BUST: "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace" - Season 3: Ep. 2- The Rescue (part II)
WHY WAIT TWO WEEKS (TSFU IS ON A SHORT BREAK) TO HEAR RECAPS OF THE LAST EPISODES, EPS 3 AND 4, WHEN YOU LISTEN TO THEM AD FREE ON PATREON RIGHT NOW?!Ash and research assistant Erin Collins finish recapping the second episode of the FINAL S…
TRENDING TOPIC: It's That Time of Year Again- Shen Yun and Falun Gong!
They're BAAA-AACCKKK! And so are we with a re-release on one of the wildest cults we've covered yet!Have you seen the colorful ads enticing you to come experience "China before Communism" through the art of song and dance at a Shen Yun perf…
BINGE OR BUST: "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace" - Season 3: Ep. 2- The Rescue (part 1)
Ash and research assistant Erin Collins recap the first half of the second episode of the FINAL SEASON The Curious Case of Natalia Grace (TCCoNG)!"Natalia escapes her controlling parents, but she must face a dark past of lies and alleged ab…
BINGE OR BUST: "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace" - Season 3: Ep. 1- It's a Manses World
SEASON 3, EP 2 IS ALREADY OUT - COMMERCIAL FREE - ON PATREON, JOIN US FOR AS LITTLE AS $5 A MONTH! YOUR SUPPORT MEANS THE WOOOOORLLLDDDD TO US!Ash and research assistant Erin Collins recap the FIRST episode of the FINAL SEASON The Curious C…
TRENDING: "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace" is Back- Mega Mix Recap: Ep 3
SEASON 3, EPS 1 AND 2 ALREADY OUT ON PATREON, JOIN US FOR AS LITTLE AS $5 A MONTH! YOUR SUPPORT MEANS THE WOOOOORLLLDDDD TO US!Season 2 of The Curious Case of Natalia Grace (TCCoNG)- 'Binge or Bust?' episodes 5 and 6 are finally here! Recap…
TRENDING: "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace" is Back- Mega Mix Recap: Ep 2
Season 2 of The Curious Case of Natalia Grace (TCCoNG)- 'Binge or Bust?' episodes 3 and 4 are here! Recaps of season 2, episodes 5 and 6, as well as season 3, episode 1, coming this week! SEASON 3 RECAPS OF EPISODES 1 AND 2 ALREADY ON PATRE…
TRENDING: "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace" is Back- Mega Mix Recap: Ep 1 (part 2)
THIS IS THE SECOND HALF OF A 2 PART MEGASODE THAT'S PACKED WITH 3 EPISODES! LISTEN TO PART 1 FIRST!We've compiled all 7 Natalia episodes into 3 more compact episodes, for your listening pleasure. Starting with Ash and Megan from Give Us Mor…
TRENDING: "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace" is Back- Mega Mix Recap: Ep 1 (part 1)
Ash Here! We asked our wonderful PATRONS, if they wanted us to wrap up what Common Sense Media's Stephen Morgan called, an "unbalanced portrayal" that "may leave viewers with more questions than answers," The Curious Case of Natalia Grace (…
'BINGE OR BUST?' Ep. 19- The Curious Case of... Bam Margera part III
Ash and Kristen wrap up "The Curious Case of... Bam Margera", wtith the most intense episode yet!Ash talks about Dahlia's allegations that she was sex trafficked by her mother and law enforcement corruption. They discuss blurred lines betwe…
'BINGE OR BUST?' Ep. 19- The Curious Case of... Bam Margera part II
Make sure to listen to part I first! ✨PART III AVAILABLE ON PATREON NOW! Ash continues to breakdown "The Curious Case of... Bam Margera". In this episode we meet photographer and owner of popular YouTube channel Soft White Underbelly, Mark …
'BINGE OR BUST?' Ep. 19- The Curious Case of... Bam Margera part I
ID is back at their shenanigans and so are we! We asked our PATRONS what they missed and they said 'Binge or Bust'?... which yay, so did we! And wouldn't you know that journalistic juggernauts Investigation Discovery and Beth Karas released…
TSFU Ep. 172- SOCIAL MEDIA STRANGE: TikTok FukBois and the Toxic World of Online Masculinity
In this episode Ash and Kristen dive into the cringe-worthy, and often kinda creepy af, world of TikTok FuckBois. From thirst traps to weird skits and personas, the gals tackle trends like mewing, "horny chefs", and bad advice from "dating …
TSFU INTERVIEWS: Ep. 5- Erin Riley, Author of "A Dark Force: 20 Years with a Covert Narcissist"
In this episode of TSFU Interviews, Fallon chats with Erin Riley, author of "A Dark Force: 20 Years with a Covert Narcissist". They talk about recognizing narcissistic abuse and ways to process and deal with it, as well as her adventures in…
TSFU Ep. 171- SATANIC SACRIFICE: The Murder of Elyse Pahler
This week Ash is joined by Alecia Watson from Twisted and Uncorked! Alecia tells Ash about the murder of 15 year old Elyse Pahler at the hands of three teenaged boys who wanted to be more successful with their metal band. Don't tell us that…
TSFU Ep. 170- KILLER KID: Mary Bell, Child Murderer/Murderous Child
This episode dives into the infamous case of Mary Bell, an English ten year old who killed two pre-school aged boys in the '60s. From her troubled past to the tragic crimes and their aftermath, Ash and Kristen explore the familial and socie…
TSFU Ep. 169- PARRICIDE: The Menendez Brothers part II
Ash and research assistant Erin wrap up the Menendez brothers saga, as they delve into the wild twists and turns of the Menendez Brothers' case, from explosive family drama to courtroom chaos. Further allegations of abuse by a client of Jos…
TSFU Ep. 169- PARRICIDE: The Menendez Brothers part I
In case you didn't get enough of the Memendez Brother's story at the end of 2024, we thought we'd do a deep dive into it anyway!Ash is joined by research assistant Erin Collins as they look at themes of abuse, mental health, and privilege. …
TSFU Ep. 168- VIRTUAL REALITY NIGHTMARE: Lima Jevremovic's Alleged Trafficking of Amanda Rabb
It's finally here folks, the intro to Ash's obsession for the last seven+ months... the case of Amanda Rabb.Amanda Rabb, a young Black woman experiencing homelessness and drug addiction on the streets of Skid Row in Los Angeles, California,…
TSFU Ep. 167- LEGAL TORTURE: The Cult of Russ McKamey part 4
Hoping you're all having a wonderful or at least tolerable holiday season lovelies, we finally bring you the Finale of the Saga of Russ...In the final part of this deep dive series, Ash and research assistant Kristen wrap up with how a coup…
TSFU Ep. 167- LEGAL TORTURE: The Cult of Russ McKamey part 3
In the third installment of our four part series, Ash and research assistant Kristen talk about everything from the ethics of extreme haunted experiences and the psychological impact of such traumatic experiences. They also talk about red r…
TSFU INTERVIEWS: Ep. 4- McCracken Poston Jr., Author of "Zenith Man: Death, Love, and Redemption in a Georgia Courtroom"
One of Ash's amazing and incredibily varied co-hosts, Fallon Morey sits down with criminal defense attorney McCracken Poston Jr., who represented Alvin Ridley—a reclusive man at the center of a gripping murder trial. Alvin, often misunderst…
TSFU Ep. 167- LEGAL TORTURE: The Cult of Russ McKamey part 2
In part 2 of our 4 part deep dive, Ash and Kristen explore the psychological manipulation that victims of Russ endure, they uncover the shocking practices and cult-like dynamics at play. Tune in for a deep dive into horror, exploitation, an…
TSFU Ep. 167- LEGAL TORTURE: The Cult of Russ McKamey part 1
Ash and research assistant Kristen dive into the dark world of McKamey Manor, the "extreme haunt" infamous for its torturous experiences. They explore the psychology behind seeking fear, the shady practices of Russ McKamey, and the blurred …
TSFU Ep. 166- BULLYING: The Murder of Reena Virk
This week Ash is joined by podcaster and sur-thrivor Terra Newell to talk about the murder of Reena Virk, the subject of Hulu's series Under the Bridge. You may know Terra from the podcast and/or tv series Dirty John, so the gals obviously …
TSFU Ep. 165- SPOOKY: The Amityville Murders and Haunting
Join Ashley and Fallon as they reconnect after a break, catching us up on life’s latest ups and downs—housing insecurity, mental health struggles, and some serious community love. Fallon shares news about stepping back from co-hosting, and …
UNFCKING YOURSELF with TSFU: Ep. 2- Accessible Health Care with Fallon Morey
Ok gang- I know this isn't a super sexy subject, but after having many listeners tell Ash that they were pretty sure they had some sort of mental health issue, or had been diagnosed with one but didn't have affordable access to doctors or m…
TSFU Ep. 164- UNSOLVED: The Keddie Cabin Murders
Fallon tells Ash about the infamous unsolved quadruple homicide in Keddie, California in 1981. Four people were brutally murdered in Cabin 28 and over 40 years later, the Keddie Cabin Murders remain unsolved and full of eerie twists and tur…
TSFU Bonus: Interview with Barbara Fisher, Ex-Employee of Doc Antle
Mondays can have the tendency to suck. Here's a little surprise to brighten yours up!Previously Ash and Cam had the pleasure of speaking with ex-employee of cult leader Doc Antle, Barbara Fisher. Barbara worked for Antle at his Mytle Beach …
TSFU Ep. 163- Exotic Animal Cults: Doc Antle and "Chimp Crazy"
If you watched Tiger King on Netflix in 2020, you probably remember the a**hole with a long ponytail who constantly dresses like he's on safari and surrounds himself with skinny women who like like Jane from Tarzan, constantly toting tigers…
Live Panel Discussion from the True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Convention: with Katherine Kubler and Diana Nowak of "The Program"
If you're not new here, or even if you are, you're probably well aware of our passion behind the TTI (the Troubled (Tortured) Teen Industry). Ash had the incredible opportunity to speak with Katherine Kubler, executive producer and director…
SPOOKY FAVE: Serial Killer Allan Legere and Family Annihilators Frank & Herald Alexander
Can y'all believe it's almost October?!? As a little taste of spooky season, we're pulling this extra creepy, extra horrific episode from the vaults. Ash and Cam talk about some of the most fucked up murders that they've ever heard of- list…
TSFU Ep. 162- The Mysterious Disappearance of the Beaumont Children
Welcome back lovelies! We have another unsolved case that's sure to suck you in!!Today Ash and Fallon are talking about the disappearance of the Beaumont children - one of the most famous unsolved cases in Australia.On a sunny day in 1966, …
TSFU: Ep. 161- Pike County Massacre pt. 2
TW: SA, Domestic ViolenceWe are back with Part 2 of the chilling Pike County Massacre.April 21, 2016; Pike County, Ohio. Eight family members are brutally murdered in their homes—shocking, calculated, and still shrouded in mystery. A quiet …
Ash Learns The Bible: Ep. 3- God, the OG Cardi B
This was originally released as a Patreon exclusive and now we're sharing with everyone!Don't forget, you can access episodes 1-15 of Ash Learns The Bible on Patreon RIGHT NOW!In our third episode, Kristal continues our journey with Exodus.…
TSFU: Ep. 161- Pike County Massacre pt. 1
TW: SA, Domestic ViolenceApril 21, 2016; Pike County, Ohio. Eight family members are brutally murdered in their homes—shocking, calculated, and still shrouded in mystery. A quiet Ohio town turned upside down by one of the most gruesome crim…
SUMMER FUN FAVES: Fyre Festival
This week for our Summer Fun Faves series, we go back to Ash and former co-host Michelle for their take on the dumpster fire called the Fyre Festival.Models on yachts sipping champaign on what was once Pablo Escobar's island... influencers,…