EPISODE 144 - Columbine

Send us a textEd Gein: The Butcher of PlainfieldEd Gein was born in 1906 in Plainfield, Wisconsin — a small town that would later wish it had never existed. His childhood was, to put it lightly, grim. His mother, Augusta, was a religious fanatic who preached that all women (except her, of course) were instruments of sin. His father was a drunk. His older brother died mysteriously in a fire, and — surprise, surprise — Ed was the one who found him.After his mother’s death in 1945, Ed completely unraveled. He boarded up her room like a shrine and started dabbling in some light grave robbing — as one does. He’d dig up corpses from the local cemetery, bring them home, and use the body parts to make things like lampshades, bowls, and even a “woman suit” made from human skin. Yeah. That happened.When police finally caught up with him in 1957, they found the body of Bernice Worden — a local hardware store owner — hanging in his shed, gutted like a deer. Inside the house? A museum of horrors: skulls used as bowls, furniture upholstered in skin, and masks made from human faces.Gein was declared legally insane and spent the rest of his life in mental institutions until his death in 1984.His crimes inspired some of the most infamous characters in horror history — Norman Bates (Psycho), Leatherface (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre), and Buffalo Bill (The Silence of the Lambs). Basically, without Ed Gein, the modern horror genre might look very different... and maybe a little less terrifying.Support the showThank you for listening. If you would like to see any of our videos and photos please check out the links below. If you like what you hear please be sure to like and follow as it really helps us keep doing this!Subscribe to the show and get access to the BLAM episodes @https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115848/subscribePlease follow us @ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089047737544&sk=abouthttps://www.instagram.com/perplexedpodcasts/https://www.tiktok.com/@perplexedpodcasts?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcPlease subscribe to our channel @ https://www.youtube.com/@perplexedpodcast/featuredPlease support the show @https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115848/supportBuy us a coffee @https://www.buymeacoffee.com/perplexedpodUse this link & code to start your first podcast and grab your voucher. Using this code will support our show too so it's a win win!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2096726Much love

Send us a textBIG NEWS!!!! We finally unveil what we've been working on......Support the showThank you for listening. If you would like to see any of our videos and photos please check out the links below. If you like what you hear please be sure to like and follow as it really helps us keep doing this!Subscribe to the show and get access to the BLAM episodes @https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115848/subscribePlease follow us @ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089047737544&sk=abouthttps://www.instagram.com/perplexedpodcasts/https://www.tiktok.com/@perplexedpodcasts?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcPlease subscribe to our channel @ https://www.youtube.com/@perplexedpodcast/featuredPlease support the show @https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115848/supportBuy us a coffee @https://www.buymeacoffee.com/perplexedpodUse this link & code to start your first podcast and grab your voucher. Using this code will support our show too so it's a win win!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2096726Much love

Send us a textIf you have enjoyed this teaser episode then all you need to do is click the link below to get access to the full episode and so many more!Not only will you be able to access all the previous BLAM episodes but you will be helping to support your favourite podcast.We love you !Support the showThank you for listening. If you would like to see any of our videos and photos please check out the links below. If you like what you hear please be sure to like and follow as it really helps us keep doing this!Subscribe to the show and get access to the BLAM episodes @https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115848/subscribePlease follow us @ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089047737544&sk=abouthttps://www.instagram.com/perplexedpodcasts/https://www.tiktok.com/@perplexedpodcasts?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcPlease subscribe to our channel @ https://www.youtube.com/@perplexedpodcast/featuredPlease support the show @https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115848/supportBuy us a coffee @https://www.buymeacoffee.com/perplexedpodUse this link & code to start your first podcast and grab your voucher. Using this code will support our show too so it's a win win!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2096726Much love

Send us a text On April 20, 1999, Columbine High School seniors Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold carried out a meticulously planned but partly failed bombing and shooting attack that killed 13 people, injured 24, and forever changed how the world views school violence. Support the showThank you for listening. If you would like to see any of our videos and photos please check out the links below. If you like what you hear please be sure to like and follow as it really helps us keep doing this!Subscribe to the show and get access to the BLAM episodes @https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115848/subscribePlease follow us @ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089047737544&sk=abouthttps://www.instagram.com/perplexedpodcasts/https://www.tiktok.com/@perplexedpodcasts?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcPlease subscribe to our channel @ https://www.youtube.com/@perplexedpodcast/featuredPlease support the show @https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115848/supportBuy us a coffee @https://www.buymeacoffee.com/perplexedpodUse this link & code to start your first podcast and grab your voucher. Using this code will support our show too so it's a win win!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2096726Much love

Send us a text 🔔 Trigger Warning 🔔 This episode contains descriptions of violence, disturbing themes, and sensitive subject matter that may not be suitable for all listeners. Please use discretion, and if at any point you feel uncomfortable, we encourage you to pause or skip this one. Your wellbeing always comes first. Jeremy Evans endured a terrifying brush with death when he was mauled in a sudden bear attack during what should have been a routine outing in the wilderness. The animal lunged at him without warning, knocking him to the ground and leaving him with deep lacerations and broken bones as he fought desperately to stay alive. Against all odds, he managed to escape the assault long enough to be rescued, and though his injuries were life-threatening, Evans survived to tell a harrowing story of raw instinct, sheer willpower, and the unpredictable danger of the wild. Support the showThank you for listening. If you would like to see any of our videos and photos please check out the links below. If you like what you hear please be sure to like and follow as it really helps us keep doing this!Subscribe to the show and get access to the BLAM episodes @https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115848/subscribePlease follow us @ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089047737544&sk=abouthttps://www.instagram.com/perplexedpodcasts/https://www.tiktok.com/@perplexedpodcasts?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcPlease subscribe to our channel @ https://www.youtube.com/@perplexedpodcast/featuredPlease support the show @https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115848/supportBuy us a coffee @https://www.buymeacoffee.com/perplexedpodUse this link & code to start your first podcast and grab your voucher. Using this code will support our show too so it's a win win!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2096726Much love

Send us a textFlatwoods MonsterThe Flatwoods Monster, also known as the Braxton County Monster, is a mysterious creature reportedly sighted in Flatwoods, West Virginia, on September 12, 1952. Witnesses described a tall, humanoid figure—around 10 feet tall—with a spade-shaped head, glowing red eyes, and a greenish metallic outfit. The sighting followed a reported UFO crash in the area, leading many to believe the creature was extraterrestrial. Several people claimed to feel nauseous after the encounter, possibly due to lingering fumes. While skeptics suggest it may have been a barn owl and hysteria, the legend remains a key piece of American UFO lore.Dover DemonThe Dover Demon was sighted over two nights in April 1977 in Dover, Massachusetts. Teenagers described seeing a small, hairless humanoid with glowing orange eyes, long fingers, and a large, watermelon-shaped head. It moved awkwardly and was spotted near wooded areas and stone walls. Unlike the Flatwoods Monster, the Dover Demon wasn’t associated with UFOs or technology, making it even more mysterious. Its strange appearance and brief but credible sightings have made it a lasting enigma in cryptozoology.Support the showThank you for listening. If you would like to see any of our videos and photos please check out the links below. If you like what you hear please be sure to like and follow as it really helps us keep doing this!Subscribe to the show and get access to the BLAM episodes @https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115848/subscribePlease follow us @ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089047737544&sk=abouthttps://www.instagram.com/perplexedpodcasts/https://www.tiktok.com/@perplexedpodcasts?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcPlease subscribe to our channel @ https://www.youtube.com/@perplexedpodcast/featuredPlease support the show @https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115848/supportBuy us a coffee @https://www.buymeacoffee.com/perplexedpodUse this link & code to start your first podcast and grab your voucher. Using this code will support our show too so it's a win win!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2096726Much love

Send us a textIn December 1900, three lighthouse keepers disappeared from the lonely, storm-battered Flannan Isles, leaving behind a lit lamp, an untouched meal, and a logbook that hinted at fear and strange storms—yet no trace of them was ever found, and to this day their fate lingers as one of the sea’s most chilling mysteries. Support the showThank you for listening. If you would like to see any of our videos and photos please check out the links below. If you like what you hear please be sure to like and follow as it really helps us keep doing this!Subscribe to the show and get access to the BLAM episodes @https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115848/subscribePlease follow us @ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089047737544&sk=abouthttps://www.instagram.com/perplexedpodcasts/https://www.tiktok.com/@perplexedpodcasts?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcPlease subscribe to our channel @ https://www.youtube.com/@perplexedpodcast/featuredPlease support the show @https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115848/supportBuy us a coffee @https://www.buymeacoffee.com/perplexedpodUse this link & code to start your first podcast and grab your voucher. Using this code will support our show too so it's a win win!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2096726Much love

Send us a textAlright, folks, buckle up, because today we're diving into the strange, quirky, and downright bizarre laws that are still on the books in the U.S. We’ve got all the weirdness you didn’t know you needed in your life!  Haha, that’s what we aim for! A mix of creepy, crazy, and downright hilarious is the secret sauce. Glad you're getting some good laughs—keeps it fun and fresh! What part of the episode had you cackling the most? Support the showThank you for listening. If you would like to see any of our videos and photos please check out the links below. If you like what you hear please be sure to like and follow as it really helps us keep doing this!Subscribe to the show and get access to the BLAM episodes @https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115848/subscribePlease follow us @ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089047737544&sk=abouthttps://www.instagram.com/perplexedpodcasts/https://www.tiktok.com/@perplexedpodcasts?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcPlease subscribe to our channel @ https://www.youtube.com/@perplexedpodcast/featuredPlease support the show @https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115848/supportBuy us a coffee @https://www.buymeacoffee.com/perplexedpodUse this link & code to start your first podcast and grab your voucher. Using this code will support our show too so it's a win win!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2096726Much love

Send us a text⚠️ Trigger Warning: violence, murder, cannibalismRichard Chase, chillingly nicknamed the “Vampire of Sacramento,” was a deeply disturbed American serial killer in the late 1970s who brutally murdered six people in California, mutilated their bodies, and drank their blood in the delusional belief that it was the only way to keep himself from dying.Support the showThank you for listening. If you would like to see any of our videos and photos please check out the links below. If you like what you hear please be sure to like and follow as it really helps us keep doing this!Subscribe to the show and get access to the BLAM episodes @https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115848/subscribePlease follow us @ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089047737544&sk=abouthttps://www.instagram.com/perplexedpodcasts/https://www.tiktok.com/@perplexedpodcasts?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcPlease subscribe to our channel @ https://www.youtube.com/@perplexedpodcast/featuredPlease support the show @https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115848/supportBuy us a coffee @https://www.buymeacoffee.com/perplexedpodUse this link & code to start your first podcast and grab your voucher. Using this code will support our show too so it's a win win!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2096726Much love

Send us a textThe misappearance of Steven Kubacki is the baffling case of a college student who vanished while skiing near Lake Michigan in 1978, only to reappear 15 months later with no memory of where he’d been, sparking endless theories of amnesia, abduction, or something downright paranormal.Support the showThank you for listening. If you would like to see any of our videos and photos please check out the links below. If you like what you hear please be sure to like and follow as it really helps us keep doing this!Subscribe to the show and get access to the BLAM episodes @https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115848/subscribePlease follow us @ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089047737544&sk=abouthttps://www.instagram.com/perplexedpodcasts/https://www.tiktok.com/@perplexedpodcasts?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcPlease subscribe to our channel @ https://www.youtube.com/@perplexedpodcast/featuredPlease support the show @https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115848/supportBuy us a coffee @https://www.buymeacoffee.com/perplexedpodUse this link & code to start your first podcast and grab your voucher. Using this code will support our show too so it's a win win!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2096726Much love