Episodes

  • 81 - Zach watches GoodFellas (1990)
    Dec 13 2024

    In New York City, there are 5 iconic mafia crime families known as the Bonanno, Colombo, Gambino, Genovese, and Lucchese. Today, we dive into one of the biggest heists in mob history.

    This is the true story of Henry Hill and the Lufthansa heist.

    Watch out, because today we're up to no good. We're whacking and pinching all over the place! And all pictures from today's episode can be found HERE!


    Sources:

    Wiseguy by Nicholas Pileggi

    "Henry Hill and the Real-Life GoodFellas" - Biography.com

    "The Real-Life GoodFellas" - All That's Interesting

    "Five Families" - Wikipedia

    "Who was Henry Hill" - All That's Interesting

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • 80 - Review #2
    Nov 15 2024

    Take a trip down memory lane with us as we look back through our episodes this year! We talk biggest BS moments, most shockingly TRUE moments, and our favorite movies since last November 🎬


    If you enjoy the show, please consider rating and reviewing wherever you get your podcasts. It really helps us out!


    And we want to hear YOUR favorite movies of the year! Email us at basedbiasedbs@gmail.com

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    48 mins
  • 79 - Madi watches Monster (2003)
    Oct 25 2024

    What makes a monster? Maybe it's a witches spell with eye of newt and the wart off a toad. Or is it a crazed science experiment with body parts sewn together and shocked back to life? Maye the most terrifying answer is that monsters can be created inside your own home.

    This is the true story of American serial killer, Aileen Wuornos.


    OUR SPOOKY MONTH FINALE IS HERE! So grab those candy baskets, put on those costumes and let's get to listening!

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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • 78 - Zach watches 127 Hours (2010)
    Oct 18 2024

    Have you ever found yourself in a pickle? What about in a tight spot? Hard pressed? With your back against the wall?

    Well today you’re going to find out what it’s literally like to be stuck between a rock and a hard place as we hear the true story of Aron Ralston 🧗


    Welcome back, 👻BBoOoOos👻 to our month of scares and screams! We hope you're enjoying our weekly episodes to get us all in the spooky month mood🎃 And if you are, don't forget to rate and review the show where ever you listen!

    As always, all pictures from today's episode can be found HERE!


    Sources:

    "Between a Rock and a Hard Place" by Aron Ralston

    "Cheating Death in Bluejohn Canyon" by Shane Burrows

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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • 77 - Madi watches Coco (2017)
    Oct 11 2024

    You've just set out on a journey through the underworld that's set to span centuries. Through poisonous rivers and murderous mountains. Floating through endless winds and clawing through skin-shredding packs of jaguars.

    This perilous journey is clearly NOT Disney approved because this is the real history behind Día de los Muertos, Day of the Dead 💀


    Don't forget to rate and review the show if you're enjoying our spooky month series! 🎃 All pictures from today's episode can be found HERE!


    Sources:

    "The Origin of Day of the Dead" - History Cooperative

    "The Aztecs and Day of the Dead Parts 1 & 2" - Mexico Lore

    "Día de los Muertos History" - KU Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies

    "The History of Day of the Dead" - DayoftheDead.holiday

    "The Nine Levels of Mictlan" - Mexico Lore


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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • 76 - Zach watches Poltergeist (1982)
    Oct 4 2024

    👻 All around the mulberry bush, the monkey chased the weasel. The monkey thought it was all in good fun ... POP!💥 goes the – holy water?

    You better clutch your bible and say a quick prayer because it’s time to talk about the Herrmann family haunting.

    Welcome to SPOOKY MONTH!🦇🎃 We're excited to bring you a month filled with screams! AND a month filled with episodes! Because we're coming at you EVERY FRIDAY in October with a brand new true horror story! 🍬 What a treat!


    Sources:

    "Popper the Poltergeist" - American Hauntings

    "The Long Island Haunting that..." - LongIsland.com

    LIFE Magazine (1958)

    "The Terrifying True Story..." - Nerdist

    "Seaford Poltergeist" - Psi Encyclopedia

    "The Curse" - Truly*Horror

    "The Poltergeist Curse" - Biography.com

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • 75 - Madi watches Changeling (2008)
    Sep 21 2024

    When Christine Collins' son is finally returned to her, it has all the makings for a truly beautiful ending to our story. But in reality, this is only the beginning of a horrific chain of events. And when truths are revealed, Christine's life quickly turns into a mother's worst nightmare. Today though, our story is much worse than a nightmare, because for Christine it's real life.

    This is the true story of the disappearance of Walter Collins.


    Don't forget to rate and review the show wherever you listen! And, as always, all picture's from today's episode can be found HERE.


    Sources:

    "The Real Changeling" - NPR

    "Gordon Stewart Nothcott" - Wikipedia

    "The Puzzling Story of Walter Collins..." - All That's Interesting

    "The Bizarre True Story Behing..." - Reddit

    "The Wineville Chicken Coop Murders" - Crime Museum

    "Grim Facts about the Northcott Family" - Ranker

    "Changeling" - Encyclopedia Britannica

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • 74 - Zach watches The Most Hated Woman in America (2017)
    Sep 5 2024

    It’s 1995 and the most hated woman in America and her family have gone missing. It’s on the front page of every newspaper and the top story on the radio – she’s the most hated woman after all! Except that it’s not. No one’s looking and no one cares, she’s the most hated woman after all.

    This is the true story of the Murray family murders.

    Don't forget to follow, rate, and review our show if you're having a good time. And if you're not, sue us! 😊 All pictures from today's episode can be found HERE!


    Sources:

    "The True Story Behind The Most..." - Refinery29

    "The true story behind the San Antonio..." - San Antonio News

    "Madalyn Murray O'Hair" - Pennsylvania Center for the Book

    "Some in Atheist Movement Are..." - The New York Times

    "History" - American Atheists

    "Madalyn Murry discusses her family..." - Studs Terkel Radio Archive

    "Among the Faithless..." - Washington Post

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    1 hr and 9 mins