Episode 200: The Curse of Ren & Stimpy

Chris Hansen and To Catch a Predator turned internet sting operations into must-see TV and made “have a seat” part of pop culture. But behind the confrontations were arrests, controversy, a shocking death, and the story of how one of NBC’s biggest sensations ultimately disappeared.

In 1993, Mia Zapata, frontwoman of Seattle punk band The Gits, was murdered just as the band was gaining momentum. Her killing haunted Seattle’s music scene for nearly a decade until DNA finally led police to her killer.

Kyle delves into the rise and fall of Ren & Stimpy creator John Kricfalusi—from Nickelodeon controversy and Spümcø’s cult legacy to the allegations that reshaped how his career and cartoons are remembered.

Before Ashton Kutcher became a household name, he arrived at Ashley Ellerin’s Hollywood home for a date—only to find the lights on and no answer. Hours later, Ellerin was found murdered, setting off a case that would eventually lead to the conviction of serial killer Michael Gargiulo.

Kyle delves into the case of Brian Wells-- who became the center of Erie, Pennsylvania’s infamous Pizza Bomber case, a deadly collar-bomb bank robbery conspiracy later explored in Netflix’s docuseries Evil Genius.

Kyle goes over the incredible life, career and bizarre final years of media mogul Sumner Redstone.

Kyle delves into the walking tragedy that is the Brando family.

Kyle delves into the Kentucky town that became the blueprint for Las Vegas (yes you read that right) and it's shiny pearl: The Beverly Hills Supper Club.

SPOOKY SEASON IS AMONG US! And what better way to get things started than by taking on the world's most divisive murder case and others like it.Cases included:The Boston Marathon BombingElisa LamLuka MagnottaThe Carpool DetectivesLindsay Clancy

Kyle talks the two trials stemming from the Lindsay Clancy case, Perez Hilton and the dangers of mental crises being broadcast on social media and much more!