#174 - The Broomstick Murders

Originally recorded and released in November 2023. We had to take this week off but we are back with brand new episodes starting next week!  Aileen Wuornos is known for being one of the most prolific female serial killers in the history of the world. But was her brutal crime spree destined to happen given the tumultuous childhood she endured? SUBSCRIBE TO SHAKEN AND DISTURBED ON YOUTUBE! Watch and listen to this and every other episode several days early on Patreon! Patreon members can join us during our live recordings, comment on the case, participate in polls and get shout outs! Join for as little as $5 a month right here! Want Shaken and Disturbed merch? T-shirts, pillows, hoodies, phone cases, stickers and more are now available here: Shaken and Disturbed MERCH STORE Follow John on Twitter @jthrasher, Instagram @jthrasher and TikTok @johnthrasher Follow Daryn on Twitter @CarpeDaryn and Instagram @CarpeDaryn Join the official Shake and Disturbed Fans Facebook Group here!

We finally reveal the poems we wrote to each other. Are we poets and didn't know it. Also, John has a crazy psychic experience involving...a bug?? SUBSCRIBE TO SHAKEN AND DISTURBED ON YOUTUBE! Watch and listen to this and every other episode several days early on Patreon! Patreon members can join us during our live recordings, comment on the case, participate in polls and get shout outs! Join for as little as $5 a month right here! Want Shaken and Disturbed merch? T-shirts, pillows, hoodies, phone cases, stickers and more are now available here: Shaken and Disturbed MERCH STORE Follow John on Twitter @jthrasher, Instagram @jthrasher and TikTok @johnthrasher Follow Daryn on Twitter @CarpeDaryn and Instagram @CarpeDaryn Join the official Shake and Disturbed Fans Facebook Group here!

We all know Edgar Allen Poe as being one of the most notable American authors in history. But did you know that the circumstances surrounding his death are just as macabre as his writing? We break down the unsettling details of Edgar Allen Poe's final days on this week's episode. SUBSCRIBE TO SHAKEN AND DISTURBED ON YOUTUBE! Watch and listen to this and every other episode several days early on Patreon! Patreon members can join us during our live recordings, comment on the case, participate in polls and get shout outs! Join for as little as $5 a month right here! Want Shaken and Disturbed merch? T-shirts, pillows, hoodies, phone cases, stickers and more are now available here: Shaken and Disturbed MERCH STORE Follow John on Twitter @jthrasher, Instagram @jthrasher and TikTok @johnthrasher Follow Daryn on Twitter @CarpeDaryn and Instagram @CarpeDaryn Join the official Shake and Disturbed Fans Facebook Group here!

The 2003 Pizza Bomber case, also known as the Brian Wells case, involved a shocking bank robbery in Erie, Pennsylvania, where pizza delivery driver Brian Wells was forced to rob a bank with a bomb strapped around his neck. The explosive device later detonated, killing Wells and sparking a complex investigation that revealed a twisted plot involving multiple conspirators. This high-profile case, filled with mystery, deception, and tragedy, remains one of America's most baffling and widely discussed crimes. SUBSCRIBE TO SHAKEN AND DISTURBED ON YOUTUBE! Watch and listen to this and every other episode several days early on Patreon! Patreon members can join us during our live recordings, comment on the case, participate in polls and get shout outs! Join for as little as $5 a month right here! Want Shaken and Disturbed merch? T-shirts, pillows, hoodies, phone cases, stickers and more are now available here: Shaken and Disturbed MERCH STORE Follow John on Twitter @jthrasher, Instagram @jthrasher and TikTok @johnthrasher Follow Daryn on Twitter @CarpeDaryn and Instagram @CarpeDaryn Join the official Shake and Disturbed Fans Facebook Group here!

John and Daryn break down their favorite and least favorite Halloween candies. Daryn went to Fright Nights and recaps what may be her spookiest season yet. John surprises Daryn with a 12 question Halloween trivia game that you can play along with as well! SUBSCRIBE TO SHAKEN AND DISTURBED ON YOUTUBE! Watch and listen to this and every other episode several days early on Patreon! Patreon members can join us during our live recordings, comment on the case, participate in polls and get shout outs! Join for as little as $5 a month right here! Want Shaken and Disturbed merch? T-shirts, pillows, hoodies, phone cases, stickers and more are now available here: Shaken and Disturbed MERCH STORE Follow John on Twitter @jthrasher, Instagram @jthrasher and TikTok @johnthrasher Follow Daryn on Twitter @CarpeDaryn and Instagram @CarpeDaryn Join the official Shake and Disturbed Fans Facebook Group here!

Phil Hartman, beloved "Saturday Night Live" star and voice actor, tragically died on May 28, 1998, when he was shot by his wife, Brynn Hartman, in a murder-suicide at their Los Angeles home. Hartman was known for his comedic genius on SNL, where he portrayed iconic characters like "The Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer." His untimely death shocked Hollywood and left a lasting impact on fans and the entertainment industry. SUBSCRIBE TO SHAKEN AND DISTURBED ON YOUTUBE! Watch and listen to this and every other episode several days early on Patreon! Patreon members can join us during our live recordings, comment on the case, participate in polls and get shout outs! Join for as little as $5 a month right here! Want Shaken and Disturbed merch? T-shirts, pillows, hoodies, phone cases, stickers and more are now available here: Shaken and Disturbed MERCH STORE Follow John on Twitter @jthrasher, Instagram @jthrasher and TikTok @johnthrasher Follow Daryn on Twitter @CarpeDaryn and Instagram @CarpeDaryn Join the official Shake and Disturbed Fans Facebook Group here!

On October 16, 2024, the family of Lyle Menendez and Erik Menendez had a press conference in downtown Los Angeles. As victims of the murders under Marsy's Law, the family members then went to court to be heard in the decision of resentencing. John Thrasher and Daryn Carp react to the news conference and what this means for the Menendez Brothers. SIGN THE PETITION: https://www.justiceforerikandlyle.org/ SUBSCRIBE TO SHAKEN AND DISTURBED ON YOUTUBE! Watch and listen to this and every other episode several days early on Patreon! Patreon members can join us during our live recordings, comment on the case, participate in polls and get shout outs! Join for as little as $5 a month right here! Want Shaken and Disturbed merch? T-shirts, pillows, hoodies, phone cases, stickers and more are now available here: Shaken and Disturbed MERCH STORE Follow John on Twitter @jthrasher, Instagram @jthrasher and TikTok @johnthrasher Follow Daryn on Twitter @CarpeDaryn and Instagram @CarpeDaryn Join the official Shake and Disturbed Fans Facebook Group here!

After an on-again off-again relationship finally ends, Kaitlin Armstrong can't stand the idea of her ex moving on from her. SUBSCRIBE TO SHAKEN AND DISTURBED ON YOUTUBE! Watch and listen to this and every other episode several days early on Patreon! Patreon members can join us during our live recordings, comment on the case, participate in polls and get shout outs! Join for as little as $5 a month right here! Want Shaken and Disturbed merch? T-shirts, pillows, hoodies, phone cases, stickers and more are now available here: Shaken and Disturbed MERCH STORE Follow John on Twitter @jthrasher, Instagram @jthrasher and TikTok @johnthrasher Follow Daryn on Twitter @CarpeDaryn and Instagram @CarpeDaryn Join the official Shake and Disturbed Fans Facebook Group here!

John had a dream about Matt The Bartender, a former colleague and reindeer. Halloween month kicked off with both John and Daryn attending Halloween events. One was scaring while the other was scared!  SUBSCRIBE TO SHAKEN AND DISTURBED ON YOUTUBE! Watch and listen to this and every other episode several days early on Patreon! Patreon members can join us during our live recordings, comment on the case, participate in polls and get shout outs! Join for as little as $5 a month right here! Want Shaken and Disturbed merch? T-shirts, pillows, hoodies, phone cases, stickers and more are now available here: Shaken and Disturbed MERCH STORE Follow John on Twitter @jthrasher, Instagram @jthrasher and TikTok @johnthrasher Follow Daryn on Twitter @CarpeDaryn and Instagram @CarpeDaryn Join the official Shake and Disturbed Fans Facebook Group here!

Early episode alert! Special thank you to Netflix for giving us early press screeners to access this new documentary so we can bring you our reaction and review FIRST! As such, this episode of Shaken and Disturbed will be released simultaneously on Patreon and publicly! On this episode, we react to the incredible new documentary, "The Menendez Brothers," coming to Netflix on October 7. Everyone is raving about the incredible Netflix scripted show "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story," but this actual documentary dives into so many tragic and heartbreaking details that come first-hand. The Netflix documentary includes phone interview and audio from both Lyle and Erik themselves. We learned so much about this case that we didn't already know, and weigh in on some of the details that seemed to have been forgotten over the last several decades.  "The Menendez Brothers" hits Netflix October 7.