Worse Than Fiction Podcast
43 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 124 ratingsAn ambitious True Horrorchestration with cinematic elements. Stories of True Crime, Natural disasters and more, told in often graphic detail by a single narrator, with music chosen or composed with particular atmospheres and moods in mind. This podcast is not for everyone, as I spare no details. The stories you hear from me, will certainly be Worse Than Fiction.
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Episodes
Death Investigator
March 27, 2022 18:51 - 1 hour - 105 MBOn this episode, friend of the podcast Landen Wilson joins me to talk about being a Death Investigator. He is a former Death Investigator for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and performed many autopsies during his tenure. We also go over the unsolved murder case of Russell and Shirley Dermond, and Landen has a unique connection to the case that most people don't. He actually saw their bodies. His personal story about an incident that ultimately led to his resignation from the GBI can be...
Satan in the Flesh
March 16, 2022 16:20 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBA serial killer terrorizes several people and their families. A good deal of it could have been prevented. Written by Troy Larson Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29802408 http://worsethanfictionpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/WorseThanFictionPodcast https://twitter.com/WorseTFPodcast Podcast Promo: Apple for the Teacher- https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/apple-for-the-teacher/id1473698720 Theme music by Ecdysis: https://ecdysis66.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/...
Halloween Special: The Confession of Charles Linkworth
October 23, 2021 21:03 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MBIn honor of my favorite holiday, I have a fictional horror story written by EF Benson, and published in 1912. Enjoy. A new true story is in the works, and I should have the writing finished soon. Keep an eye out for that. epidemicsound.com
My Friend Murdered Paul Brown
June 29, 2021 23:39 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MBI'm not dead yet! ....I will be one day, but this isn't that day! I have posted about where I've been on both Twitter, and in the Facebook group, so if you want to interact directly with me, or get any news I might have, those are the best places to find it. This is a short true crime story I wrote a while back that I was personally involved in. The Murder of Paul Brown in Hamilton Ohio. I've pulled it from Patreon exclusivity, and I give to you all. It's...intimate, and very real, especial...
Schizophrenia
April 10, 2021 01:45 - 1 hour - 124 MBHere is the failed, former "Mental Horrors" that I mentioned in 8000 Tons. I failed hard at making it work the way I wanted, but as I explain in the intro, I went about it the wrong way and wasted many, many hours trying to write a story within this discussion. I decided to scrap it, and release this as-is. The Book Kate mentions in the conversation: "Flowers for Algernon" https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36576608-flowers-for-algernon Thank you for your patience, and I'm charging headlo...
8000 Tons- a Minisode with updates
January 31, 2021 22:37 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBA little episode to give everyone an update and remind followers that I'm still here! Not only that, but I go through a listener requested story without a script! I hope it isn't bad...and I'd be willing to bet that the overwhelming majority of you have never heard of this crime. The murder weapon is horrific to imagine, and the terror that the victims must have felt cannot be overstated. Research assistance provided by Lana McCall Content Warning by: Fern from Evidence of a Crime podcast:...
The Town Whispers
October 20, 2020 19:39 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBThe first episode of The Town Whispers, a new horror podcast by Cole Weavers. Get it wherever you get podcasts. Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Tcqws4 Apple: https://apple.co/37o67IT
Introducing: Worse Than Fiction Unsolved
October 15, 2020 22:09 - 5 minutes - 5.09 MBYou can find Unsolved on several major podcast apps here: https://linktr.ee/worsethanfictionunsolved A brief introduction to Worse Than Fiction Unsolved. Who we are, what we hope to do, and a brief teaser of the first episode! Episode 1 coming soon! I will add links to the show as it becomes available on all of the major Apps. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29802408 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WorseThanFictionGroup Twitter: @WorseTFPodcast Instagram: @worsethanf...
London After Midnight Part 3- The Finale
October 04, 2020 03:32 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBThe final episode of the London After Midnight Trilogy. An absolutely savage murderer that terrorized the working girls in the West End of London during the Nazi Bombing campaign of WW2, is finally caught and brought to justice. Content warning by Dr. Stacey Hughes of the Oklahomacide: Slayings in the Sooner State Podcast. Show her some love...she's off to a great start! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29802408 http://worsethanfictionpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/WorseThanF...
Episode 12: London After Midnight Part 3- The Finale
October 04, 2020 03:32 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBThe final episode of the London After Midnight Trilogy. An absolutely savage murderer that terrorized the working girls in the West End of London during the Nazi Bombing campaign of WW2, is finally caught and brought to justice. Content warning by Dr. Stacey Hughes of the Oklahomacide: Slayings in the Sooner State Podcast. Show her some love...she's off to a great start!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29802408http://worsethanfictionpodcast.com/https://www.facebook.com/WorseThanFiction...
Terrifying Tales 1- Patreon Preview
August 29, 2020 19:27 - 10 minutes - 10 MBA short preview of some bonus content that I'll be putting out as a thank you to my Patrons! Short stories from r/LetsNotMeet, and other sources around the internet. These stories are creepy, allegedly true, and told in an unsettling ASMR style. You can get the full episode by becoming a Patron! Enjoy...Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29802408http://worsethanfictionpodcast.com/https://www.facebook.com/WorseThanFictionPodcasthttps://twitter.com/WorseTFPodcast
Crimeatorium: Sterling Daniel Koehn
August 28, 2020 20:30 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBI have another podcast that I want to share with you today. It's called Crimeatorium and it's a brand-new storytelling styled podcast by an absolute sweetheart named Madeline. She's not only a great writer and researcher, but her voice is very relaxing. Don't be fooled though, she isn't afraid to get into the tough details of a story. I hope you "enjoy", if that's the right word for it...https://www.crimeatorium.com/https://www.facebook.com/Crimeatoriumhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cr...
London After Midnight Part 2
August 24, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBThis is the second part of London After Midnight. This episode delves a bit more into the victim who appeared toward the end of the first part, as well as the details of what happened to the second victim of this fucking monster. It also introduces a couple of people who could BE the person that would eventually become known as The Blackout Ripper. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29802408 http://worsethanfictionpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/WorseThanFictionPodcast https://t...
Episode 11: London After Midnight Part 2
August 24, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBThis is the second part of London After Midnight. This episode delves a bit more into the victim who appeared toward the end of the first part, as well as the details of what happened to the second victim of this fucking monster. It also introduces a couple of people who could BE the person that would eventually become known as The Blackout Ripper. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29802408http://worsethanfictionpodcast.com/https://www.facebook.com/WorseThanFictionPodcasthttps://twitte...
Tapes From The Darkside
August 03, 2020 05:00 - 5 minutes - 4.84 MBWhat motive could a father have for hurting his own son? What dark secret is Mark Redwine hiding? Season 1 investigates the curious case of a missing thirteen year old boy and the father suspected of murder. TAPES FROM THE DARKSIDE. Listen here: http://wavve.link/darkside From Les: Tapes From The Darkside is a fantastic True Crime podcast that I've listened to since the beginning. I'm honored to share this little teaser with all of the Worse Than Fiction family, and I'm sure that many of you ...
Episode 10: London After Midnight Part 1
August 01, 2020 01:30 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBIn late 1940, Nazi bomber squadrons became the clouds in the sky over London, and the surrounding cities and ports. As terror rained from the sky during World War 2, one of Britain's own, could no longer keep his thirst for blood at bay. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29802408http://worsethanfictionpodcast.com/https://www.facebook.com/WorseThanFictionPodcasthttps://twitter.com/WorseTFPodcastPodcast Friends-Malice: by Ariel Cooksey- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/malice/id1471...
London After Midnight Part 1
August 01, 2020 01:30 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBIn late 1940, Nazi bomber squadrons became the clouds in the sky over London, and the surrounding cities and ports. As terror rained from the sky during World War 2, one of Britain's own, could no longer keep his thirst for blood at bay. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29802408 http://worsethanfictionpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/WorseThanFictionPodcast https://twitter.com/WorseTFPodcast Podcast Friends- Malice: by Ariel Cooksey- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/malic...
July 2020 Update
July 11, 2020 22:42 - 7 minutes - 6.63 MBJust a quick update episode to share some news with all of you amazing people! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29802408http://worsethanfictionpodcast.com/https://www.facebook.com/groups/WorseThanFictionGroup/https://www.facebook.com/WorseThanFictionPodcasthttps://twitter.com/WorseTFPodcast
The House Across the Street
June 20, 2020 22:18 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBIn 1996, young mother Tina Mott went missing in the city of Hamilton, OH. No one knew or heard anything, not even her boyfriend Tim Bradford. An unexpected discovery by two young boys, left her family and neighbors stunned and heartbroken. The truth that would eventually be revealed, is far, far Worse Than Fiction. New spinoff podcast, Worse Than Fiction Unsolved: https://linktr.ee/worsethanfictionunsolved Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29802408 Podcast Friends- True Crime Horro...
Episode 1.5: The House Across the Street
June 20, 2020 22:18 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBIn 1996, young mother Tina Mott went missing in the city of Hamilton, OH. No one knew or heard anything, not even her boyfriend Tim Bradford. An unexpected discovery by two young boys, left her family and neighbors stunned and heartbroken. The truth that would eventually be revealed, is far, far Worse Than Fiction.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29802408 Podcast FriendsTrue Crime Horror Storyhttps://www.truecrimehorrorstory.com/ http://worsethanfictionpodcast.com/https://www.facebook...
Reflecting On: Episode 3
April 12, 2020 00:51 - 9 minutes - 8.82 MBAnother Uncut, Unedited rant by yours truly, where I critique my own work in a merciless fashion. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29802408 http://worsethanfictionpodcast.com/https://www.facebook.com/WorseThanFictionPodcasthttps://twitter.com/WorseTFPodcast Theme music by Ecdysis:https://ecdysis66.bandcamp.com/https://www.facebook.com/ecdysisofficial/ Tranquility by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4543-tranquility/License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
Episode 9: A Big Man Called Tiny
March 30, 2020 04:39 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBA large man called Tiny goes on a murderous rampage that may have claimed 10 or more people's lives. Among his confessions, are sickening admissions of feeding human flesh to an unsuspecting public...Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29802408 Sponsored by Leaner Creamer. Go to leanercreamer.com and enter promo code WORSE15 at checkout to get 15% off! Podcast Friends-True Crime Grapple- A fantastic True Crime podcast by Dan Kelton. I'm honored to share it with you!https://podcasts.apple...
A Big Man Called Tiny
March 30, 2020 04:39 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBA large man called Tiny goes on a murderous rampage that may have claimed 10 or more people's lives. Among his confessions, are sickening admissions of feeding human flesh to an unsuspecting public... New spinoff podcast, Worse Than Fiction Unsolved: https://linktr.ee/worsethanfictionunsolved Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29802408 Sponsored by Leaner Creamer. Go to leanercreamer.com and enter promo code WORSE15 at checkout to get 15% off! Podcast Friends- True Crime Grapple- ...
Reflecting On: Episode 2 & Other Matters
March 01, 2020 02:01 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBThis is the second minisode, where I sit down with a few notes about stuff I want to ramble about. Technical issues, fumbles, the future of the podcast....all that good stuff.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29802408 http://worsethanfictionpodcast.com/https://www.facebook.com/WorseThanFictionPodcasthttps://twitter.com/WorseTFPodcast Theme music by Ecdysis:https://ecdysis66.bandcamp.com/https://www.facebook.com/ecdysisofficial/Tranquility by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmu...
Episode 8: My Baby
February 25, 2020 00:47 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBIn the small state of Delaware in 1987, a 36 year old woman was yearning for something she wasn't able to have. She was willing to do anything to achieve her goal.CORRECTIONS: A couple of mistakes have been brought to my attention. Delaware is not part of New England, though I said "New England charm", and I meant to say "The Godfather Three" instead of "The Grandfather Three". I listened to the episode many times during post-production and still didn't catch that. I'm human, and doing all of...
My Baby
February 25, 2020 00:47 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MBIn the small state of Delaware in 1987, a 36 year old woman was yearning for something she wasn't able to have. She was willing to do anything to achieve her goal. CORRECTIONS: A couple of mistakes have been brought to my attention. Delaware is not part of New England, though I said "New England charm", and I meant to say "The Godfather Three" instead of "The Grandfather Three". I listened to the episode many times during post-production and still didn't catch that. I'm human, and doing all o...
Reflecting On: Episode 1
February 16, 2020 00:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBThis "mini-sode" is something I want to try as kind of an after show. It's me offloading some of my thoughts, without a script. Just me, a microphone, and maybe a beer or glass of wine. You get to hear all of my "uhhs", "you knows" and whatnot. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29802408http://worsethanfictionpodcast.com/https://www.facebook.com/WorseThanFictionPodcasthttps://twitter.com/WorseTFPodcast Theme music by Ecdysis:https://ecdysis66.bandcamp.com/https://www.facebook.com/ecdysi...
It's Not as Bad as You Think
February 08, 2020 03:25 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBThis was the toughest episode so far, in every imaginable way. A worst case scenario of domestic abuse and true horror. Not for the faint of heart. National Domestic Violence Hotline- 1-800-799-7233 https://www.thehotline.org/ New spinoff podcast, Worse Than Fiction Unsolved: https://linktr.ee/worsethanfictionunsolved Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29802408 http://worsethanfictionpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/WorseThanFictionPodcast https://twitter.com/WorseTFPodcast The...
Episode 7: It's Not as Bad as You Think
February 08, 2020 03:25 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBThis was the toughest episode so far, in every imaginable way. A worst case scenario of domestic abuse and true horror. Not for the faint of heart.National Domestic Violence Hotline- 1-800-799-7233https://www.thehotline.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29802408http://worsethanfictionpodcast.com/https://www.facebook.com/WorseThanFictionPodcasthttps://twitter.com/WorseTFPodcast Theme music by Ecdysis:https://ecdysis66.bandcamp.com/https://www.facebook.com/ecdysisofficial/ Music from...
The White Miasma of Death
January 20, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBI'm stepping away from true crime on this episode to talk about a different kind of horror. I'll be detailing an event perpetrated by the most successful mass-killer in history...the Earth itself. New spinoff podcast, Worse Than Fiction Unsolved: https://linktr.ee/worsethanfictionunsolved Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29802408 http://worsethanfictionpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/WorseThanFictionPodcast https://twitter.com/WorseTFPodcast Adulting With Donny: https://podcas...
Episode 6: The White Miasma of Death
January 20, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBI'm stepping away from true crime on this episode to talk about a different kind of horror. I'll be detailing an event perpetrated by the most successful mass-killer in history...the Earth itself.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29802408http://worsethanfictionpodcast.com/https://www.facebook.com/WorseThanFictionPodcasthttps://twitter.com/WorseTFPodcastPlease Support my Sponsor, Ballsy-Go to https://ballwash.com/ and use promo code Fiction20 to get 20% off of your order! Valentine's day...
Episode 5: How Could a Mother Do This?
January 06, 2020 06:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBThis is the story of a very unusual type of serial killer, that had a very specific victim type. Though not as graphic as my usual stories, it is possibly the most heartbreaking one I'll ever tell.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29802408http://worsethanfictionpodcast.com/https://www.facebook.com/WorseThanFictionPodcasthttps://twitter.com/WorseTFPodcast True Crime From Eh To Zed :https://truecrimeehtozed.wixsite.com/website Theme music by Ecdysis:https://ecdysis66.bandcamp.com/https:/...
Episode 5: I Can't Breathe
January 06, 2020 06:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBThis is the story of a very unusual type of serial killer, that had a very specific victim type. Though not as graphic as my usual stories, it is possibly the most heartbreaking one I'll ever tell. http://worsethanfictionpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/WorseThanFictionPodcast https://twitter.com/WorseTFPodcast True Crime From Eh To Zed :https://truecrimeehtozed.wixsite.com/website Theme music by Ecdysis: https://ecdysis66.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ecdysisoffi...
How Could a Mother Do This?
January 06, 2020 06:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBThis is the story of a very unusual type of serial killer, that had a very specific victim type. Though not as graphic as my usual stories, it is possibly the most heartbreaking one I'll ever tell. New spinoff podcast, Worse Than Fiction Unsolved: https://linktr.ee/worsethanfictionunsolved Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29802408 http://worsethanfictionpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/WorseThanFictionPodcast https://twitter.com/WorseTFPodcast True Crime From Eh To Zed :https:...
The Broomstick Killer
December 17, 2019 00:49 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBA death row inmate convicted of a triple murder, has his sentence commuted to life in prison, and in 1989, a parole board makes an unbelievable mistake. The inmate is granted parole, and not long after, he resumes his murderous ways. New spinoff podcast, Worse Than Fiction Unsolved: https://linktr.ee/worsethanfictionunsolved Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29802408 https://worsethanfictionpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/WorseThanFictionGroup Twitter: @WorseTFPodcast Th...
Episode 4: The Broomstick Killer
December 17, 2019 00:49 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBA death row inmate convicted of a triple murder, has his sentence commuted to life in prison, and in 1989, a parole board makes an unbelievable mistake. The inmate is granted parole, and not long after, he resumes his murderous ways.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29802408https://worsethanfictionpodcast.com/Theme music by Ecdysis:https://ecdysis66.bandcamp.com/https://www.facebook.com/ecdysisofficial/ Music from https://filmmusic.io"This House" & "Blue Sizzle" by Kevin MacLeod (https:...
Episode 3: The Aurora Hammer Slayer
December 02, 2019 22:08 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBMost of us leave the doors unlocked while we're home. We never consider the fact, that at any given time, a stranger with a lust for blood could casually stroll right in, catching us off-guard. This story is a grim reminder that we should probably be a little bit more diligent about securing our homes, especially while we're in them.(This is an updated version that fixes an audio issue in the original upload where there was supposed to be a short interview with James and Kim Haubenschild. It ...
The Aurora Hammer Slayer
December 02, 2019 22:08 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MB(Note: this is a re-recorded and re-produced version of this episode) Most of us leave the doors unlocked while we're home. We never consider the fact, that at any given time, a stranger with a lust for blood could casually stroll right in, catching us off-guard. This story is a grim reminder that we should probably be a little bit more diligent about securing our homes, especially while we're in them. New spinoff podcast, Worse Than Fiction Unsolved: https://linktr.ee/worsethanfictionunsol...
Episode 2: Beware The Stranger
November 18, 2019 05:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MBWe all remember a time when our mother or father, warned us about trusting strangers. This episode tells the story of a man that would inspire that warning. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29802408https://worsethanfictionpodcast.com/ Theme Song by: Ecdysishttps://ecdysis66.bandcamp.com/https://www.facebook.com/ecdysisofficial/ Background Music from https://filmmusic.io"Political Action Ad" & "This House" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons....
Beware The Stranger
November 18, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBWe all remember a time when our mother or father, warned us about trusting strangers. This episode tells the story of a man that would inspire that warning. NOTE- As of 4/25/01, this is a re-recorded and re-produced version of the original episode. I'm far more proud of this version. New spinoff podcast, Worse Than Fiction Unsolved: https://linktr.ee/worsethanfictionunsolved Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29802408 https://worsethanfictionpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/gro...
Episode 1: The Easter Sunday Massacre
November 04, 2019 05:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBJames Ruppert was a quiet introvert. He never stood out in a crowd, and didn't have a criminal record. That was going to change on March 30th, 1975, Easter Sunday.As of July 2020, this is a (semi) re-written, re-recorded, and re-produced version of the original first episode of Worse Than Fiction. I hope you "enjoy" if that's the right word for it... Reworks of episodes 2-4 will roll out in the coming months as time allows. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29802408http://worsethanficti...
The Easter Sunday Massacre
November 04, 2019 05:00 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBJames Ruppert was a quiet introvert. He never stood out in a crowd, and didn't have a criminal record. That was going to change on March 30th, 1975, Easter Sunday. As of July 2020, this is a (semi) re-written, re-recorded, and re-produced version of the original first episode of Worse Than Fiction. I hope you "enjoy" if that's the right word for it... Reworks of episodes 2-4 will roll out in the coming months as time allows. New spinoff podcast, Worse Than Fiction Unsolved: https://linktr....
Worse Than Fiction Introduction
October 23, 2019 02:35 - 55 seconds - 1.26 MBThis is the Introduction to the Worse Than Fiction Podcast. Episode 1: The Easter Sunday Massacre arrives Nov. 4th 2019. Stay tuned, and, "enjoy"... Music:Very Low Note & Satiate Only Strings byKevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/