The Backstory: Inventions That Killed Their Inventors

We’re leaking camera rolls, breaking beds, missing exits, and blaming snoring spouses—and that’s just the start. Gandhi reignites her “It’s You, It’s Them” saga, Skeery destroys furniture, and we dive into baby nicknames, rage-throwing, creepy wall fingerprints, and the world’s most unhinged Christmas Song Game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy opens up about navigating grief during the holiday season. Many of us feel pressure to “get through” the holidays or pretend we’re doing fine. But often, grief eases and softens when we allow it to exist; when we make space for it instead of pushing it down. Here are some practices that have helped me after the loss of my dear friend and mentor recently. For anyone going through their own grieving process this holiday season, this episode is for you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laufey stopped by to talk about her upcoming Jingle Ball upcoming Jingle Ball performance. Nate tries to fix Danielle's flat tire. Plus, we celebrate Gandhi's birthday! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laufey joins the Mercedes-Benz Interview Lounge to talk about her rapid rise, her multi-generational fan base, dream-chasing, touring, and of course—stealing cereal—before her big performance at Z100’s Jingle Ball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Skeery calls our front desk and bothers them for Jingle Ball tickets!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s Daily Highlight, Elvis, Danielle, Gandhi, and Nate spiral into chaos over tires, “Guaranteed Human” rules, AI-generated game show jingles, Instagram threats, and whether Alex should be allowed near animation… ever again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here are your daily horoscopes for December 12th, 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every invention begins with a spark—a moment when imagination lights up with the thought of . . possibility. Problem is . . the line between that spark . . and an explosive outcome can be thinner than you think. This is about when death comes at the hands of your own invention.And remember, you can message me if you have a story you’d like me to dive into and share. On Facebook it’s Patty Steele and on Instagram Real Patty Steele.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

📺 Watch this Episode On today’s MKD, we cover January Jones' misophonia, a paramedic accused of masturbating on his coworkers' food, a Santa arrested, age limits on snow shoveling, and a father thought to have abandoned his family found murdered in the basement of their family home.  Shop our new merch! Use code GrossVIP15 at checkout - theduramatershop.com Submit your stories, questions & comments to [email protected] Support The Show: 🧠 Join The Gross Room 🖤 Sponsors 🔬 Buy Nicole's Book 🥼 Merch Follow: 🎙️ Mother Knows Death 🔪 Nicole 🪩 Maria 📱 TikTok More Info: 📰 Newsletter 📃 DisclaimerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Juju Green tells us about this week's recommendations including Five Nights At Freddy's 2 and Eternity.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.