Episodes
Megan begins the horrifying tale of infamous Philly kidnapper/murderer Gary Heidnik. Emily tells about a cat named Buddy who's had a VERY ROUGH couple of weeks.
Published 04/08/22
Emily tells the story of chaotic couple Wendy Shobrook and Barry Johnson, whose impromptu wedding ended in tragedy for one of Wendy's exes. Megan celebrates Philly's unique relationship to its once-thriving Automat restaurants.
Published 04/01/22
Megan wraps up her two-part series on serial killer and career shitbag Richard Evanovitz. Emily extols the virtues of Philly's famous Reading Terminal Market.
Published 03/25/22
In part 1 of a 2 part series Megan tells the harrowing story of Kara Chamberlain and her encounter with a man linked to the murder of 3 teenage girls in Spotsylvania, Virginia in 1996 and 1997. Emily gives us an update on Abbott Elementary and the show's key role in bringing back the Scholastic Book Fair.
Published 03/18/22
This week Emily tells the story about the murder of Roberta "Bobbie" Miller and her dog in the home they shared. Was it the ex husband, resentful about something that happened during the messy asset negotiation? Does her weirdly quiet and dodgy son who discovered her body know something? Megan educates everyone about the hobby of garden knifing and talk about the overnight success of Abbott Elementary, a show about an underfunded West Philly school by Philly native Quinta Brunson.
Published 03/13/22
After the girls exchange poltergeist and post office horror stories, Megan tells the story of Sacramentoan serial murderess Dorothea Puente. Emily's got the scoop on some characteristically Philly shoddy street work.
Published 03/05/22
Picking up where she left off last week, Emily explains how convicted killer Margo Freshwater (aka Tonya Myers/Hudkins/McCartor) eluded Tennessee and federal law enforcement for over three decades. Megan spills the tea on some Philly gentrification drama.
Published 02/25/22
Emily takes us on a WILD ride with of Tonya "Sexy Legs" McCartor - a kindly middle-aged wife and mom who in 2002 was accused of actually being Margo Freshwater, a spritely young spree-killer convicted of murder in 1969 and on the lam since 1970. Megan provides an update on PA's own escapees (CDC test monkeys), and highlights characteristic Philly cool of city ex-pat Tori Yorgey.
Published 02/19/22
After Megan laments a twice-cancelled Last Podcast On The Left live show, and Emily talks about serial poisoner Tillie Klimek. Then Megan has the scoop on a semi-truck that MONKEYED AROUND and found out, causing a wild crash in south central PA.
Published 02/11/22
The girls extol the trials and tribulations of (cat) parenthood, and then Emily tells the story of South Korea's Frog Boys - a gang of kids who disappeared from their small mountainside town after going salamander-hunting on a day off from school. Megan touts Philly's dubious bedbug accomplishments.
Published 02/05/22
After commiserating over post-holiday COVID test woes, Emily and Megan talk about the tragic murders of young Baltimore siblings Davon and Da'Neria Thomas. Megan lightens the mood with the intel on iconic 1974 novel 'Oreo' and its Philly-born author Fran Ross.
Published 01/07/22
After a brief discussion of their respective Christmas cookie traditions, Emily "helps" Megan tell the story of the Christmas Eve Covina Massacre. Then, Emily's got the scoop on a #iconic tweet by Philly's own Temple University, and a fun fact about a Philly-born Christmas carol.
Published 12/24/21
In the late 90s, Futoshi Matsunaga convinced his lover, Junko Ogata, and most of her family members to move into his small apartment. He then systematically murdered each of them with Junko's help, as well as a father and daughter kept prisoner, all without ever getting his hands dirty. Emily breaks down this story which, translated to English, is officially called "The Kitakyūshū Serial Murder Incident". Megan tells the story of a woman's take out wings from Old School Pizza and the extra...
Published 12/18/21
Emily offers an EDUCASCH-ED take on the infamous Lindbergh baby kidnapping. PLUS - if you need to find a bathroom in Philly, there's an app for that! Meghan's got the scoop.
Published 12/04/21
Emily talks about America's last state-sanctioned public execution, and the Kentucky murder it served as punishment for. Then, Megan's got the scoop on a new, instantly iconic Philly meme page.
Published 11/21/21
After an enlightening theological discussion, Megan continues the story of Lakeland Teen Challenge through the lens of TikToker Sela Freuler (@mzrainbowbrite) - who was 15 when they were admitted to Lakeland Girls Academy for a year and a half. Emily explains how tripping over some litter on a Philly street was the inspiration for a *SUSPISH* app. >>>>>>> Since recording this episode, Megan and Emily have learned that the Polk County Sheriff's Department closed their...
Published 11/13/21
After expounding on a hectic concert photography experience and listening to Emily yawn a lot, Megan begins the story of Naomi Wood - a 17-year-old resident of Florida's Lakeland Girls Academy after her complaints of stomach pains were essentially ignored for weeks, revealing a history of abuses at the reform school. Then, Emily's got the scoop on a Satanic group making waves in the Philly suburbs.
Published 11/05/21
In PMS's ~100th EPISODE~ Emily tells the story of LA's mid-century Trick-or-Treat Murder. Megan highlights some of Fishtown Philly's weirdest eateries.
Published 10/31/21
After a resounding horror movie recommendation, Emily tells the ~Sp0okY HaLl0wEen~ murder story of a struggling Ohio mom whose body was mistaken for a Halloween decoration. Megan keeps it weird with the latest on Ya Fav Trashman.
Published 10/22/21
Megan was finally freed from story jail and got Emily all worked up for a different reason about the murder of indigenous activist Anna Mae Aquash. Anna, a force of nature, was discovered frozen in late February 1976, after being executed in the corner of the Pine Ridge Reservation. Everyone that was in Anna's life, and not so in her life (*cough*the FBI*cough*)started pointing fingers. So who killed Anna? Emily tells us about the first space sports bet and teaches us how to catch a croc...
Published 10/15/21
Emily talks about the decades-long mystery of Canadian murder victim Septic Tank Sam. Megan proudly provides a rundown of Philly's coolest cemeteries.
Published 10/08/21
After getting a tip from the 911 Operator gig, Emily follows up on a local murder that occurred in the early 90s. Teen Eddie Polec was beaten to death by kids from a rival high school. At the end of the case Philadelphia had to reconcile with the repercussions of putting Police money elsewhere and rewrite the 911 operator handbook. Keeping it weird, Megan breaks the news to Emily about the demise of our favorite Halloween haunted house.
Published 10/01/21
Emily tells the tale of Tonda Lynn Ansley - just one of several defendants who've utilized "the 'Matrix' defense" in court. Megan follows it up with a historic Keep Philly Weird gem about the eccentric Major General Smedley D. Butler.
Published 09/24/21
Emily tells the tragic story of beloved Austinite Esme Barrera's murder, and then Megan discusses Philly's iconic reaction to its recent unprecedented flooding.
Published 09/19/21
After the girls commiserate about their AC and Philly infrastructure woes, Emily tells the tale of prolific Indian serial killer(s) "The Stoneman." Megan then provides an update on the punk rock show held at Four Seasons Total Landscaping.
Published 08/27/21