That's So Fcked Up
646 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago -That's So Fcked Up is a true crime lite podcast primarily about cults, but also murder and other generally awful things. TSFU brings you enthralling stories while looking at what causes them to happen. Join host Ashley Love Richards as she and her various co-hosts discuss what inspires people to do the awful things that they do. Nature? Nurture? Society? Let's investigate from our couches together!
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Ep. 155- Paroled: Leslie Van Houten, Former "Manson Girl" Part I
August 18, 2023 07:14 - 51 minutes - 118 MBJust over a month ago, on July 11, 2023, Leslie Van Houten, former "Manson Girl", was granted parole for the sixth and final time. She was denied parole over 20 times, and seemingly granted her freedom five times, only to have them reversed by the California governor. This has been over the last 54 years. Leslie was 19 at the time of her crime and has spent 54 years in prison for a crime that she committed under the coercive control of arguably the most infamous cult leader of all time, Char...
Ep. 154- Cult: Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh aka "Osho" and Sheela's Shenanigans- Part II
August 12, 2023 20:21 - 1 hour - 146 MBAsh and Caitlyn from PNW Haunts and Homicides are back with the second part of their Rajneesh/"Osho" collab! In this episode the gals take you to the giant ranch in Oregon where "the orange people" came in hoards to live with the glorious Bhagwan. Insanity with Rajneesh' inner circle, mainly Sheela, ensues in the small town of Antelope, Oregon, and beyond. We're talking mass poisonings, planned assassinations, using people experiencing homelessness to try to gain political power, elaborate wi...
Ep. 153- Cult: Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and the Rajneeshees- Part I
August 11, 2023 08:32 - 1 hour - 119 MBThis week Ash and Caitlyn from PNW Haunts and Homicides take you back to Rajneeshpuram. Ash originally covered Rajneesh and his followers in episode 20, which is now only available on the Patreon... and since then, she's learned some new things about "the Bhagwan" that were left out of the wildly popular Netflix documentary Wild, Wild Country. Rajneesh (aka the Sex Guru, the Rolls-Royce Guru and Osho) started his ashram in India and hundreds of Westerners flocked to study with this enlighten...
Ep. 152- Murderer: OJ Simpson and His "Love" Story with Nicole Brown
August 04, 2023 08:38 - 1 hour - 167 MBThis week Ash is taking you back to one of the biggest crimes of the '90s! Who remembers an incredibly slow chase on LA's 405 freeway... a white Ford Bronco was going about 35 mph for around 90 minutes, and it was the thrill of the goddamn decade! OJ Simpson allegedly murdered his ex-wife Nicole Brown, and an incredibly kind server who was just doing Brown a favor, Ron Goldman, in cold blood on June 12, 1994. You thought you knew this story of a former famous footballer and his beautiful wife...
Ash and Alex Do Scientology- Ep. 8: Scientology is an MLM
August 02, 2023 08:23 - 1 hour - 161 MBAsh and Alex are back, ALRIGHT! This week the dynamic duo return with a bang! Alex tells Ash about Scientology's Sea Organization (aka Hell), the 'Ideal Org' program and the Church's FSM (field staff member) program and how it looks super weirdly close to an MLM (multi-level marketing company, hey huns)! Find Alex on his YouTube channel to hear soooo much more about Scientology and to see all of the amazing guests he's had on! And as always, don't forget to subscribe to his channel, and like...
Ep. 151: Binge or Bust?- The Last Breath
July 28, 2023 09:15 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBIt's Diving Week here at TSFU! We're wrapping up "TSFU Presents: Ominous Oceans" and will be back to our regular schedule next week (hint: it's an oldie but goodie about a football player with a white Ford Bronco)! Just a heads up, we will be taking a break from TSFU Presents during August, so if you wonder where the episodes went, don't worry, we'll back with an amazing new season in September! "Chris Lemons, along with his colleagues Duncan Allcock and David Yuasa, were carrying out repair...
Binge or Bust?- The Last Breath
July 28, 2023 09:15 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBIt's Diving Week here at TSFU! We're wrapping up "TSFU Presents: Ominous Oceans" and will be back to our regular schedule next week (hint: it's an oldie but goodie about a football player with a white Ford Bronco)! Just a heads up, we will be taking a break from TSFU Presents during August, so if you wonder where the episodes went, don't worry, we'll back with an amazing new season in September! "Chris Lemons, along with his colleagues Duncan Allcock and David Yuasa, were carrying out repair...
Ominous Oceans- Ep. 3: Deadly Deep Diving Disaster
July 27, 2023 14:04 - 1 hour - 177 MBOk y'all knoooow I love an acronym but I really did think that "Deadly Deep Diving Disaster" was the most apropos description for this episode! As most of you know, I'm currently in Denmark and am in a pretty rural location with very spotty internet, so I'm currently at a coffee shop with wifi to get you your goodies (aka episodes lol)! And... what's kind of funny is that this episode is co-hosted again by Celi, but also by my Danish boyfriend, executive producer of the show and former divin...
Patreon Exclusive- Ash Learns the Bible: Ep. 1- Joseph Started from the Bottom, Now He There
July 22, 2023 08:03 - 51 minutes - 70.9 MBAfter this week and next, Ash Learns the Bible (a continuation of Ash and Michelle Do the Bible) will always be Patreon exclusive but we decided that we needed to show the world how awesome the first two episodes, and both of our new hosts, are! In our inaugural episode Ryan wraps up Genesis a bit more thoroughly, talking about how Joseph (the guy with the magical technicolor coat) went from being sold into slavery by his brothers, to being the King of Egypt. PS: Listening to these episode...
Patreon Exclusive- Ash Learns The Bible: Ep. 2- Wandering Through the Damn Desert
July 22, 2023 07:51 - 1 hour - 148 MBThe Bible is back, babies and it's got a new name and format, Ash Learns The Bible with Kristal and Ryan! Ash still knows very little about the #1 best-selling book in the world, of all time... and Kristal and Ryan come from very different religious backgrounds, so we can't wait for y'all to see how it all compares and comes together! This is the first time that we've done a three host show, and we're really excited to bring new faces and fresh perspectives in a fun new format to all you guys...
Ominous Oceans- Ep. 2: Terrifying Giant Squid Attacks
July 18, 2023 18:53 - 42 minutes - 96.7 MBHowdy sailors! This month, TSFU Presents: Ominous Oceans! Duh-nuh... duh-nuh.. duh-nuh, duh-nuh, duh-nuh, duh-nuh!! Ash and GURU level Patron, TSFU team member and generally amazing friend of the show, Celi Riojas, help you gain a fear of the ocean if you don't already have one. Happy Summer! This week, Ash and Celi talk about giant squids. Ash's found a whole new thing to fear in the ocean as she's now learned that giant squids are even more aggressive than sharks. The Humboldt Squid or "Ro...
Ep. 150- Update: More on the "Mysterious Little Person" Natalia Grace
July 14, 2023 20:23 - 30 minutes - 70.9 MBAn episode of "That's So Fcked Up Presents: Gruesome Gals", entitled "Mysterious Little Person Natalia Barnett", originally aired during November of 2022. A documentary called "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace" has since aired and made Ash really re-think the whole case. Listen to the original episode first to get the "full story" and to see what Ash's thoughts were then vs how she and Ali feel now, after the release of the doc! When Ash and Megan from Give Us Morgue first discussed Natalia...
TSFUP Throwback: Gruesome Gals- Ep. 4: Mysterious Little Person Natalia Barnett
July 14, 2023 20:18 - 51 minutes - 117 MBThis episode originally aired during November of 2022. A documentary called "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace" has since aired and made Ash really re-think the whole case. Listen to this episode first to get the "full story" and then make sure to listen to the follow-up that Ash and Ali did after the release of the doc! Ash and Megan of Give Us Morgue wrap up this crazy season of That's So Fucked Up Presents: Gruesome Gals! Natalia Grace Barnett- conniving little person or abandoned little...
Ominous Oceans- Shark Week Bonus: New Smyrna Beach
July 11, 2023 21:07 - 23 minutes - 53.7 MBIn honor of the start of National Geographic’s annual Shark Week, this week on TSFU Presents: Ominous Oceans, we're bringing you a bonus episode about sharks since the rest of the season (shockingly, considering Ash's obsession) doesn't include any shark stories... but don't worry, we've got some insanely spooky sea stories lined up for you! Welcome to sunny New Smyrna Beach, Florida, better known as “the shark bite capital of the world.” Even though you’re ten times more likely to be bitte...
Ep. 149- Hate Crime: The Death of Matthew Shepard
July 07, 2023 19:18 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MBWe tried to get this out in June, during Pride Month, but alas sometimes the schedule doesn't work out as planned... and shouldn't every month be pride month? This week Ali talks about the death of 22 year old Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyoming. Matthew was a gay man who got into a truck with two homophobes who lured him into their vehicle saying they just wanted to hang out... with the intent of robbing and killing him instead. This was one of the first cases to get any proper attention fo...
Binge or Bust?- Ep. 16: Undercurrent: The Disappearance of Kim Wall
July 06, 2023 17:01 - 1 hour - 201 MB"This two-part documentary directed by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Erin Lee Carr tells the story of accomplished journalist Kim Wall, who tragically went missing in 2017. Wall was last seen just prior to interviewing the eccentric entrepreneur Peter Madsen aboard his self-made submarine in Danish waters. Madsen changes his story multiple times during the course of a police investigation that ultimately uncovers the truth: Wall was murdered on the submarine. Madsen is soon put on trial, and a ju...
Coming Soon... "Ash Learns The Bible with Kristal and Ryan"!
July 06, 2023 16:46 - 3 minutes - 8.73 MBIt's baaa-aaacckkk. You knew and loved Ash and Michelle Do the Bible and the Biblical magic can't stop, won't stop just because Michelle is no longer on the show. Ash NEEDS MORE and we know y'all do too! We're proud to soon present Ash Learns the Bible with Kristal and Ryan! We're very excited to announce our new co-hosts, TSFU researcher and editor, and now host(!), Ryan Pregent, and stand-up comedian and writer, Kristal Adams! Kristal is a standup comedian and writer raised on the West Co...
Ominous Oceans- Ep. 1: The Bermuda Triangle
July 05, 2023 23:07 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBHowdy sailors! This month, TSFU Presents: Ominous Oceans! Duh-nuh... duh-nuh.. duh-nuh, duh-nuh, duh-nuh, duh-nuh!! Ash and GURU level Patron, TSFU team member and generally amazing friend of the show, Celi Riojas, help you gain a fear of the ocean if you don't already have one. Happy Summer! In their first episode, Ash and Celi talk about the infamous Bermuda Triangle. Considered one of the most notorious places on earth and haunted but not recognized on official maps, it is located in the ...
Ep. 148- Culty: Gwyneth Paltrow and GOOP
July 01, 2023 00:18 - 1 hour - 97.3 MBGwyneth Paltrow, you know her from things such as being a famous actress, dating Brat Pitt, coming up with the term "conscious uncoupling", naming her daughter Apple and recently looking like Jeffrey Dahmer at a ski accident trial. And likely from her weird white woman's wellness cult called GOOP, which sells stuff like eggs for your vagina, vagina candles, and other vagina related things. By the time this year rolled around, GOOP has expanded to include a Netflix series, a podcast, retail st...
Ash and Alex Do Scientology- Ep. 7: OT VIII- The Final Frontier
June 29, 2023 17:53 - 1 hour - 170 MBThis week Ash and Alex finally reach the long awaited OT VIII level! In this very special episode, L. Ron Hubbard claims to be Buddha and the Antichrist. He also says that Jesus was a pedo, and so many other insane things. Find Alex on his YouTube channel to hear soooo much more about Scientology and to see all of the amazing guests he's had on! And as always, don't forget to subscribe to his channel, and like and comment on his videos! And if you haven't yet... please go rate and review us ...
MLM Mayhem- Ep. 3: Herbalife
June 27, 2023 21:14 - 1 hour - 160 MBThis week Ash and Fallon conclude TSFU Presents: MLM Mayhem on one of the biggies, that recently paid out $12.5 in a class action lawsuit, Herbalife! We know it seems weird to end on "episode 3", but let's summarize who and what we learned about this month: An introduction to what MLMs are LuLaRoe Amway Beachbody (and we'll have a bonus episode sometime in the near future where we talk with a former Beachbody "coach"/victim) and Herbalife Herbalife... “Nutrition for your best life”! I f...
Ep. 147- Body Shaming on Demand: Beachbody
June 24, 2023 12:05 - 50 minutes - 117 MBHey Huns! This month, TSFU Presents: MLM Mayhem! This has been one of our most popular and relatable seasons yet, it seems like everyone has an MLM story! With the great amount of interest we've seen, we decided to throw in another MLM episode for you. Ash is again joined by TSFU team member Fallon Morey! You remember Beachbody... Insanity and P90X anyone?! Their values are implied in their company name, not every body is a beach body (if you're on the beach and you have a body, guess what, ...
Ash and Alex Do Scientology- Ep. 6: It's Not Me, It's Xenu
June 23, 2023 01:01 - 51 minutes - 119 MBLast week on Ash and Alex Do Scientology, they went through up to OT Level II. Do you know what that means? Today is OTIII day! You down with OTIII? Ya, you know me! Just kidding, I'm not, because Scientology is bad. Like really bad, if you haven't caught on yet. But this is where we get to meet our homeboy Xenu, and start to suspect that ol' LRH was maybe tripping a little bit of balls when he wrote that sht. Find Alex on his YouTube channel to hear soooo much more about Scientology and to...
Ash and Alex Do Scientology- Ep. 5: Enlightenment, By Invitation Only
June 20, 2023 13:48 - 44 minutes - 101 MBThis week we hit Dianetics (no, it's not the text book or Bible of Scientology like Ash, and maybe you, though) up through OT (Operating Thetan) Level II. I know... what the hell did I just say, right?! But that means that TOMORROW you'll finally learn what happens at OT III and trust me y'all... this is what you have been waiting for. You can't gloss over this episode though because there is still some real juicy stuff to go over here! Find Alex on his YouTube channel to hear soooo much mo...
Juneteenth Episode: The Death of Emmett Till
June 19, 2023 14:34 - 43 minutes - 99.8 MBIn today's special episode, Ash and Ali talk with co-host of our Patreon exclusive segment Fucked Up Sunday School, Kristal Adams, about Juneteenth and the death of Emmett Louis Till. Emmett was a 14 year old Black boy who was abducted, tortured and murdered in Mississippi in 1955. His crime? Allegedly making "lewd" comments at a white woman. -Audio editing by Malissa Coulson. -Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmett_Till https://www.britannica.com/biography/Mamie-Till-Mobley https:...
Patreon Exclusive: Ash Learns the Bible: Ep. 1- Joseph Started from the Bottom, Now He There
June 18, 2023 16:34 - 51 minutes - 118 MBAfter this week and next, Ash Learns the Bible (a continuation of Ash and Michelle Do the Bible) will always be Patreon exclusive but we decided that we needed to show the world how awesome the first two episodes, and both of our new hosts, are! In our inaugural episode Ryan wraps up Genesis a bit more thoroughly, talking about how Joseph (the guy with the magical technicolor coat) went from being sold into slavery by his brothers, to being the King of Egypt. PS: Listening to these episode...
Ep. 146- Macabre Daddies: A Compilation of Fatherly Fckery
June 16, 2023 17:28 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBHappy Faja's Day, to those who celebrate, and welcome to our collab! For many this is a happy occasion and a time to celebrate, though the stories gathered here in honor of the holiday will leave you with a number of horrifying questions. What kind of dark secrets could drive a father towards an unhealthy obsession, abuse, or worse yet, to even kill his entire family? Could an unassuming father figure be driven by greed to commit a heinous crime that forever scars the date? Tune in and find o...
Pimp My Apostate: Ash and Alex Do The Dating Game!
June 16, 2023 17:04 - 10 minutes - 9.86 MBHey laaaaayyy-dddiiiessss! Me and Apostate Alex are doing something really fun!I mean really... how many of you have been watching and/or listening to Alex and thinking, "dang he's cute, I'd date him if I had the chance!"? Well here it is, your chance to date a cute and popular YouTuber! Watch this hilarious video to see what we're doing! We're having a bit of fun but we are serious y'all! Don't be shy! If interested, send a 20 second video with: Your name Where you live The most embarras...
TSFU Throwback: Ep. 75- American Terrorist: Ted Kaczynski, The Unabomber
June 15, 2023 21:06 - 1 hour - 109 MBThis week we're going way back to November 2021... and the 1970's-1990's (yes, Ted went undetected for that long). If you haven't yet heard, Ted Kaczynski, a victim of MKUltra experiments and the man notoriously known as "the Unabomber" died by suicide on June 10, 2023. Ash and former co-host Cam, along with former audio engineer Evette, discuss the heinous government experiments known as MKUltra, which Ash and Cam believe turned Ted Kaczynski into the terrorist that he became. In the last e...
Patreon Vault Release: Interview with FBI Special Agent and Forensic Psychologist Dr. Bryanna Fox
June 15, 2023 17:46 - 55 minutes - 127 MBThis is a Patreon Bonus episode, and has never before been released to the public. Enjoy! And make sure to check out our Patreon for alllll sorts of super neat stuff! "We're getting the band back together!" is how honorary TSFU member Dr. Bryanna Fox so affectionately referred to us doing this interview, back in November of 2021... and it's been way too long so hopefully we'll be seeing her again soon! Ash and former co-host Cam, and former audio engineer Evette, sat down with forensic psyc...
TSFU Throwback: Ep. 74- MKUltra: The C.I.A.'s Illegal Human Experimentation Program
June 14, 2023 22:16 - 1 hour - 188 MBThis week we're going way back to November 2021... and the 1950's. If you haven't yet heard, Ted Kaczynski, a victim of MKUltra experiments and the man notoriously known as "the Unabomber" died by suicide on June 10, 2023. Ash and former co-host Cam, along with former audio engineer Evette, discuss the heinous government experiments known as MKUltra, which Ash and Cam believe turned Ted Kaczynski into the terrorist that he became. Tune in tomorrow for Cam's episode about Ted with an update f...
MLM Mayhem- Ep. 2: Amway
June 13, 2023 20:50 - 1 hour - 177 MBHey Huns! This month, TSFU Presents: MLM Mayhem! Ash and GURU level Patron, TSFU team member and generally amazing friend of the show, Fallon Morey, give you the low down on these predatory "businesses". This week, Ash and Fallon talk about the OG of MLMs. Amway. What do they sell? All kinds of bullshirt ranging from cleaning products to energy drinks to Evangelical Christianity. And of course the ultimate dream of financial freedom and living your best life as an IBO (Independent Business O...
Ep. 145- MLM Throwback: LuLaRoe, the Stinky Leggings Pyramid Scheme
June 09, 2023 16:13 - 1 hour - 192 MBReeemiiiiix! This week we flashback to December 2021, when Ash first explored MLMs with former co-host Cam! The gals discussed the LuLaRoe pyramid scheme. What's an MLM? Hint: it stands for multi-level marketing! What's the difference between an MLM and a pyramid scheme? Nothing. Are MLMs cults? Yup. Ash tells former co-host Cam about the pyramid scheme that blew up in the mid 2000s thanks to their "buttery soft" leggings that came in crazy patterns and apparently fit everyone like a glove (...
Ash and Alex Do Scientology- Breaking News: The Masterson Rundown... Danny Found Guilty!
June 08, 2023 20:19 - 59 minutes - 137 MBThis week Ash and Alex take a break from their regular programming to talk about the landmark case that not only exposed many of Scientology's worst practices, but also brought justice to Danny Masterson's rape victims. He's been charged with TWO counts of forcible rape and will be spending a minimum of the next 30 years behind bars! It's an amazing week for all SA survivors! MAJOR TRIGGER WARNING... shit gets real. Find Alex on his YouTube channel to hear soooo much more about Scientology ...
MLM Mayhem- Ep. 1: WTF is an MLM?
June 06, 2023 22:37 - 1 hour - 93 MBHey Huns! This month, TSFU Presents: MLM Mayhem! Ash and GURU level Patron, TSFU team member and generally amazing friend of the show, Fallon Morey, give you the low down on these predatory "businesses". In their first episode, the gals talk about just exactly what an MLM is... hint: it stands for multi-level marketing and it's a fancy term for a pyramid scheme. They also chat about some of the OG MLMs, pitfalls of being in one, scandals and true crime connections, and how MLMs are suuuper c...
Ep. 144- Murdered: The Death of Influencer Abby Choi
June 02, 2023 23:23 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MBThis week Ali tells Ash about the disappearance and death of model, socialite and internet celebrity, Abby Choi. Abby came from a wealthy family and rose to Instagram celebrityhood showing off her fabulous wardrobe and luxurious lifestyle. Abby was also incredibly generous with her money, sadly, to a point that it would end her life. She disappeared on February 21st, 2023 and was discovered in a Hong Kong Airbnb with a Dexter-esque "kill room" a couple of days later. This episode is brought...
Ash and Alex Do Scientology- Ep. 4: Your Reactive Mind Is All In Your Head
May 31, 2023 20:44 - 47 minutes - 109 MBIn this week's episode Alex tells Ash about levels 0-4 on The Bridge, how the "auditing" process works, going clear and a lot more. And Ash explains the sunk cost fallacy! Find Alex on his YouTube channel to hear soooo much more about Scientology and to see all of the amazing guests he's had on! And as always, don't forget to subscribe to his channel, and like and comment on his videos! And if you haven't yet... please go rate and review us on Apple (you can update old reviews so they come t...
Jonesin' for Jonestown- Ep. 4: Drinking the Flavor Aid and The Massacre
May 30, 2023 20:32 - 1 hour - 158 MBThis week, Ash and Dawn of HILF: History I'd Like to Fuck, bring the saga of The People's Temple to an end with the infamous Jonestown Massacre. The gals wrap things up with Jones' continued spiral into drug addiction and madness, his start of the constant midnight ritual suicide "white night drills", Congressman Leo Ryan's arrival and the fateful day in which the US lost the most civilian lives prior to 9/11, in a mass killing and suicide. TW: consistent talk about suicide. Find Dawn fro...
Ep. 143- Serial Killer: Dennis Nilsen aka "The Muswell Hill Murderer"
May 26, 2023 11:00 - 48 minutes - 111 MBThis week Ali tells Ash about serial killer Dennis Nilsen aka "The Muswell Hill Murderer" (aka the Scottish Jeffrey Dahmer). Nilsen was a necrophile who primarily preyed on, and murdered, at least 12, possibly 16 or more, young homeless and/or homosexual males between 1978 and 1983. He also attempted at least 7 other murders, which were unsuccessful... as was the way that he disposed of the bodies. -Join us for as little as $5 a month on Patreon! -We'd love to see you in our Discord, come ha...
Binge or Bust?- Ep. 15: The Raft
May 25, 2023 23:02 - 1 hour - 69.5 MB"In 1973, five men and six women drifted across the Atlantic on a raft as part of a scientific experiment studying the sociology of violence, aggression and sexual attraction in human behavior. Although the project became known in the press as 'The Sex Raft', nobody expected what ultimately took place on that three month journey. Through extraordinary archive material and a reunion of the surviving members of the expedition on a full scale replica of the raft, this film tells the hidden story...
Ash and Alex Do Scientology- Ep. 3: Yelling at Ashtrays
May 24, 2023 18:51 - 1 hour - 141 MBThis week Apostate Alex brings Ash further up The Bridge to TOTAL Freedom and things get even nuttier... like, real nutty. But also, how good does total freedom sound?! And it's not expensive or torturous at all! Find Alex on his YouTube channel to hear soooo much more about Scientology and to see all of the amazing guests he's had on! And as always, don't forget to subscribe to his channel, and like and comment on his videos! And if you haven't yet... please go rate and review us on Apple (...
Jonesin' for Jonestown- Ep. 3: The Unravelling
May 23, 2023 17:20 - 1 hour - 208 MBAsh and Dawn Brody of the hilarious and insanely informative HILF: History I'd Like to Fuck podcast start to wrap up the Jonestown saga. The People's Temple members who go to Guyana first soon find out just how hard that jungle is to clear and how much effort and time it will take to grow crops to sustain the congregation. Meanwhile, back in California, Jones makes Jonestown out to be a paradise with propoganda videos that he ordered the members in Guyana to make. He also starts introducing ...
Ep. 142- Cult Leader: Gwen Shamblin and the Remnant Fellowship Church
May 19, 2023 14:23 - 58 minutes - 133 MBThis week, Ash proves that the 'ol saying "the higher the hair, the closer to God" might not be so true. Gwen Shamblin, subject of HBO's The Way Down, was a tiny woman with huge hair full of secrets. She started as a weight loss guru with her Christian diet program, The Weigh Down Workshop and skyrocketed to success with her book The Weigh Down Diet. Both focus on "praying the pounds away”! As Gwen gained more power and her hair grew taller, she started to get that God complex thing going on...
Ash and Alex Do Scientology- Ep. 2: The Purification Rundown
May 18, 2023 13:49 - 55 minutes - 128 MBIt's time for another edition of.... Ash and Alex Do Scientology! Ash again teams up with Apostate Alex, former Church of Scientology's Director of Public Book Sales in London, and current dope ass whistleblower and YouTuber, to dive deep into the mysterious world of the "Church" of Scientology. And get ready y'all, because we're coming at you every week! Alex takes Ash deeper into the insanity of his own experiences, soup cans that read your emotions, thetans... and then they start to climb...
Jonesin' for Jonestown- Ep. 2: The Following
May 16, 2023 23:08 - 1 hour - 147 MBThis month, TSFU Presents: Jonesin' for Jonestown! Ash and Dawn Brody of the hilarious and insanely informative podcast HILF: History I'd Like to Fuck, take a hard look at how Jones' "church" began and the events that led up to its tragic end. Things get cultier, as they tend to do, when Jones starts encouraging followers to immerse themselves more fully by giving over their material wealth and possessions over to the church... as well as volunteer/work for free in their spare time. Jones be...
Ep. 141- Murdered: The Death of Tamla Horsford
May 12, 2023 15:25 - 55 minutes - 128 MBHey-ohhh, here to totally bum you out again as Ali tells Ash about the death of Tamla Horsford. This week, Ali talks about the extremely tragic and totally fcked up death of Tamla Horsford. On the night of November 3, 2018, a group of women who knew each other from the local youth football league that their sons played in gathered for a "slumber party" to watch the LSU-Alabama game and have some girly fun. Tamla was the only POC invited, and the only one who was found murdered the next morni...
Ash and Alex Do Scientology- Ep. 1: Intro to the Madness
May 10, 2023 15:18 - 58 minutes - 134 MBOMG we are soooo excited to present TSFU's new segment, Ash and Alex Do Scientology! Ash is teaming up with Apostate Alex, former Church of Scientology's Director of Public Book Sales in London, and current dope ass whistleblower and YouTuber. As with the Bible, Ash knows nothing and Alex knows it all! Ummmm Skrillex is a Scientologist you guys! Who knew that?! Probably not us! In our first episode, we introduce Alex and talk about some of his experiences in the "church", we learn some fun f...
Jonesin' for Jonestown- Ep. 1: The "Happy" Beginnings
May 09, 2023 20:46 - 1 hour - 187 MBThis month, TSFU Presents: Jonesin' for Jonestown! Ash and Dawn Brodey of the hilarious and insanely informative podcast HILF: History I'd Like to Fuck, take a hard look at how Jones' "church" began and the events that led up to its tragic end. In their first episode, Ash tells Dawn about the beginnings of The People's Temple (hint: it was originally called something much sillier), and how it looked really groovy and progressive at first! Ash talks about how she probably would have joined, a...
Ep. 140- Cult Leader: Teal Swan aka "The Suicide Catalyst"
May 05, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 189 MBThis week, Ash covers cult leader Teal Swan. She tells Ali about Teal's early life, and how it connects to the Satanic Panic of the 80's, the death of one of her followers and how she became known as "The Suicide Catalyst", her compound, her recent documentary The Deep End and more. -Join us for as little as $5 a month on Patreon! -We'd love to see you in our Discord, come hang out. Seriously, it's a blast, get in there!! -Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! -We have awesome new merch, go ta...
Murdaugh Mischief- Ep. 4: Making a Murdaugh-er, the Demise of Alex
May 02, 2023 18:20 - 1 hour - 145 MBIt's True Crime Tuesday over on the TSFU Patreon, two episodes every Tuesday... this week's wild episode on Teal Swan is out to Patrons today! This week Emily and Ash wrap up the Murdaugh saga with Alex Murdaugh's trial and demise... finally! -Join us for as little as $5 a month on Patreon! -We'd love to see you in our Discord, come hang out! -We have awesome new merch, go take a look! -Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! -Audio editing by Jennifer Chen. -Research and storytelling by Emily ...