Beste Sketchy People Podcasts (2024)

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FROM THE VAULT: The McDonald's Monopoly Scam 1:49:54

4d ago1:49:54

1:49:54

Mogab is out of town this week, so we are releasing one of our favorite episodes from our Patreon vault! The monopoly game at McDonald’s ran once a year from the late 80s to the early 2000s. yYou’d get different game pieces that you’d peel off your drink cup or your fries container in exchange for prizes ranging from a free small fry or coke to boa…

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Jesse and Ian Talk Cult-Hopping! 1:03:25

6d ago1:03:25

1:03:25

It's fireside chat time (sans the fire), and this week I'm introducing you to my long time community friend Ian! We met in community and have spent the intervening years joining completely different communes and cults, so he has a lot to report back! Cults I'd Join hopes you enjoy this interview where we talk all things culty, and yes, we name a fe…

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The Murder of Daniel Morcombe 1:45:27

11d ago1:45:27

1:45:27

Daniel Morcombe was 13 years old when he vanished from a bus stop in Queensland, Australia, never to be seen again. The ramifications of this crime would be felt around Australia for decades to come. A large-scale investigation was launched almost immediately and quickly led police to several prime suspects, but after years went by with no arrests,…

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The Murder of Joseph Sonnier 1:17:16

18d ago1:17:16

1:17:16

On July 11, 2012, a distressing 911 call came in from Lubbock, Texas. The caller, a worker from Dr. Joseph Sonnier's landscaping service, reported that something was terribly wrong at the doctor's home. They described finding a window forcibly entered and others searching for Dr. Sonnier inside. Tragically, they discovered his lifeless body in the …

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Synanon 1:27:39

19d ago1:27:39

1:27:39

We're shaving our heads, grabbing fist-fulls of cigs, and we're joining Synanon this week! See you next to the kicking couch, and obviously... bring your overalls! Original song and performance by Devon Sproule Love Cults I'd Join? Want to join all the communal fun with us? *Subscribe to the pod on all pod platforms! *Rate and review us on Google (…

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The Case of Lydia Fairchild 1:17:41

25d ago1:17:41

1:17:41

In 2002, 26 year old single mother, Lydia Fairchild, found herself facing hard times. She decided to apply for government assistance, which required a DNA test to prove that she and the babies’ father, Jamie Townsend, were the parents of the children. It was just a standard procedure. But the results of the test were absolutely shocking: Jamie was …

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The Murder of Sierah Joughin 1:17:19

1M ago1:17:19

1:17:19

Sierah Joughin, a 20-year-old college student, set out on a summer bike ride near her Ohio home in July 2016—and never came back. As her family frantically searched, clues started surfacing, hinting at something far more sinister. Days later, a break in the case led investigators to a chilling discovery in a rural cornfield and a suspect with a dar…

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The Ervilites 1:09:06

1M ago1:09:06

1:09:06

Oh hey ya'll, Cults I'd Join is back, and working hard on all your favorite things (Ie howling at the moon and talking about cults we may or may not join)... Welcome to The Ervillites, a group filled with polygamy, wildly inappropriate roles for children, murders all over the place, and a disappointingly low rating on both aesthetics, and quality o…

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The Murder of Anjelica "AJ" Hadsell 1:28:46

1M ago1:28:46

1:28:46

It was march 2, 2015 when 18 year old Angelica "AJ" Hadsell disappeared. Her mom came home from work to find AJ missing, but her wallet and jacket had been left behind, and the house looked as if she had left very abruptly. When she didn't return home, an investigation was opened and search parties were formed, AJ's friends and family rallying to f…

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The Murder of Julie Jensen 1:43:09

2M ago1:43:09

1:43:09

On December 3, 1998, 39-year-old Mark Jensen called 911 to report that something was terribly wrong with his wife, 40-year-old Julie Jensen. He had arrived home to find her lying in bed, looking as if she were simply resting. She looked perfectly fine, healthy even. But she wasn't breathing. First responders arrived within minutes, but their effort…

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The Disappearance of Maura Murray (Part 2) 1:38:20

2M ago1:38:20

1:38:20

In part 1, we explored the known details surrounding Maura's disappearance. Now, "from this point forth, we shall be leaving the firm foundation of fact and journeying together through the murky marshes of theories into thickets of wildest guesswork." We will dive into the five leading theories: Was Maura's disappearance orchestrated? An accident? …

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The Disappearance of Maura Murray (part 1) 1:24:55

2M ago1:24:55

1:24:55

We decided to come back from our break with our most requested case of all time - the disappearance of Maura Murray. Maura was a 21-year-old nursing student who vanished on February 9, 2004, after crashing her car on a rural road in New Hampshire. 20 years later, we still don't know what happened to her. Part 2 available now on all levels of the Pa…

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Hot Pursuit: A True Crime Podcast Collaboration (Part 1) 1:48:35

2M ago1:48:35

1:48:35

Welcome to Hot Pursuit, a summer true-crime collaboration, where we dive deep into the world of true crime. We’ve gathered many incredible true-crime podcasters to bring you a multi-part series that’s all about the heat of the chase. We'll explore cases where justice was relentlessly pursued, delve into crimes that occurred during the scorching sum…

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Sam Martin Part 2 / Reality is Your Friend! 43:48

3M ago43:48

43:48

Episode #5 of "See Here's the Deal" continues our insightful conversation with successful songwriter, musician, and Vesta investor Sam Martin. Marc and Sam explore the beginnings of Sam's real estate investing career. What do you do if you have a little money? Why did a cigarette box create a full-circle moment? Why it's important to "ear hustle" d…

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RE-RELEASE: CyberStalker 1 AND 2 2:17:07

3M ago2:17:07

2:17:07

This episode was originally dropped as a 2 parter, but because we are on our break we decided to put them together and give them to you as one single episode! After ending a 12 year relationship, Dave Kroupa decided to get back out there, and he signed up for online dating. After several months of dating a few different women, he met Cari Farver. S…

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RE-RELEASE: The Kidnapping of Denise Huskins 1:21:46

3M ago1:21:46

1:21:46

This week, we're talking about the kidnapping of Denise Huskins. In the middle of the night on March 22, 2015, a group of broke into the home of Aaron Quinn and kidnapped his girlfriend, Denise Huskins. Aaron's story involved kidnappers wearing wet suits who played pre-recorded messages and wanted very little ransom for Denise's return. His story s…

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Sam Martin Part 1 / Family, Faith and Berries? 40:18

4M ago40:18

40:18

In this episode, Marc has a conversation with Sam Martin, successful songwriter (of a song or several that you've heard before. How did they meet? What is your 16-year-old self ashamed of? And of course, how did he go from being a successful song writer to meeting Marc and eventually becoming an investor in Vesta? Along the way, we will learn some …

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The Murder of Ricky Cowles 1:42:40

4M ago1:42:40

1:42:40

It was August of 1997 when 21 year old Ricky Cowles was found murdered in his apartment by his girlfriend, Amy Preasmyer and her friend Sara. Nothing about this scene. This wasn’t a robbery - there were no signs of forced entry and the apartment wasn’t ransacked, nothing was missing. He didn't appear to have any enemies. So what reason could someon…

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The Kidnapping of Noela Rukundo 1:01:29

4M ago1:01:29

1:01:29

Noela Rukundo had survived so many horrors in her past as a refugee of the Burundi Civil War. She had managed to put her past behind her and create a new life for herself in Australia. But when she has to return to Burundi for her stepmother's funeral, she realizes that her problems are not entirely in her past. Sponsors: Prose! Get 50% off your fi…

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The Murder of Michelle O'Keefe 2:01:55

4M ago2:01:55

2:01:55

When 18 year old Michelle O'Keefe was found murdered in her brand new blue Mustang, police were quick to hone in on their suspect: Raymond Jennings, a security guard working at the park and ride where her car was parked. The only problem with their theory was that none of the evidence seemed to point at Raymond. Every new stone they unturned seemed…

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The Kidnapping of Schanda Handley 1:17:31

5M ago1:17:31

1:17:31

Schanda Handley was enjoying a quiet evening at home with her daughter and a friend when, without warning, two men burst into the house. They handcuffed her, forcibly dragged her out, and threw her into their van. The terrifying incident unfolded in a blur, leaving Schanda in a state of shock. However, nothing in this story was as it seemed; unexpe…

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Get Them to the Greeks 1:24:47

5M ago1:24:47

1:24:47

We're BACK and it's Ameran's turn to teach Jesse a thing or two! This week we'll need you to grab your best matching group tee, your inexplicably decorated wooden paddle, and of course, an irresponsible amount of alcohol. Oh, and bring a few candles and a working lighter, in case we need to perform any midnight oath rituals. We have missed our week…

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The West Memphis Three - Part 3 1:48:35

5M ago1:48:35

1:48:35

The final installment of our West Memphis Three series. In this episode, we discuss the evidence presented at trial against Damien Echols and Jason Baldwin (spoiler: the evidence includes Damien's black clothes), as well as all of the attempts of the West Memphis Three to obtain actual innocence. Sponsors: Prose! Get 50% off your first subscription…

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The Commune Turns 50... 15:34

5M ago15:34

15:34

Surprise! It's a break week for CIJ, but in this little pocket, two super awesome things happened! Cults I'd Join hit 50k downloads, and Jesse's favorite commune celebrated their 50th Land Day (they turned 50 years old)!!! So Jesse recorded a bunch of interviews about the moment while she was there, then she ran off to run around the Maypole, and h…

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West Memphis Three - Part 2 1:06:46

5M ago1:06:46

1:06:46

It's the second installment of our West Memphis Three series. In this part, we discuss how the police narrow in on Damien Echols for the murder of three young boys in West Memphis, Arkansas. But Damien couldn't have done it alone - his best friend, Jason Baldwin, must have been involved. Unfortunately, investigators are far from proving it. That is…

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The West Memphis Three - Part 1 1:01:46

5M ago1:01:46

1:01:46

The first installment of our 3 parter on the West Memphis Three. In this episode, we dive deep into the tragic murders of three young boys – Christopher Byers, Stevie Branch, and Michael Moore. These murders shook the tight-knit community of West Memphis, Arkansas to its core. As details emerged, whispers of a Satanic cult swirled around town. The …

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Season 4 Half-Chat 1:29:26

5M ago1:29:26

1:29:26

This season we're doing twice as many episodes (two on each group), so we're doing twice as many season wrap-ups as well! We're halfway through, so let's revisit our first 6 cults we'd join, and decide who has the best snacks and outfits... which one from this batch is your first pick?? Ps, CIJ will be on a two week break after this mid-season wrap…

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Twin Flames Universe 1:34:33

5M ago1:34:33

1:34:33

We're getting a little bit culty this week as we dive into the dumpster fire that is Twin Flames Universe. What started out looking like a couple of kooky, quirky influencers with a whole lotta confidence quickly turned extremely sinister and disturbing. Sponsors: Prose! Get 50% off your first subscription and FREE consultation at Prose.com/creeper…

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The Handmaid's Tale 1:19:09

6M ago1:19:09

1:19:09

Every season we join a fictional community, and this time, we're joining Gilead! Fabulous outfits? Check. Endless baked goods? Also check. Some issues that we'd call... problematic? THIS IS A BIG FAT YES. But you might know about those-- or recognize them from the dystopian parts of our real lives. See you over in Gilead, and blessed be the fruit! …

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Nobody Cares, Work Harder Pt. 1 38:07

6M ago38:07

38:07

In this episode, Marc has a conversation with Ben Didier, COO of Vesta Realty. How did they meet? What did you turn down again? And of course, how did he go from being Marc's boss, to the COO of one the fastest growing real estate management companies in multifamily housing? Along the way, we will learn some insights and key philosophies. So, buckl…

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The Murder of Mirna Salihin 1:35:00

6M ago1:35:00

1:35:00

Mirna Salihin was on top of the world - she'd recently married her long time boyfriend in a beautiful wedding in Bali and was looking forward to her upcoming honeymoon in South Korea. On January 6, 2016, she went to meet some friends at the Olivier Cafe in the upscale Grand Indonesia Shopping Mall in Jakarta, Indonesia. She took a seat at the booth…

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Ramtha Part 2 1:36:39

6M ago1:36:39

1:36:39

Wow. NXVIUM is such a complex and constantly surprising... wait! We're supposed to be talking about Ramtha this week! Don't worry, we are, but yet again, NXVIUM is stopping by to join the party! See you this week for class with Ramtha, where we're about to control our reality, and hopefully go home with no blindfold related head injuries! Original …

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The Carnegie Deli Murders 1:11:00

6M ago1:11:00

1:11:00

It was Thursday, May 10, 2001 around 7:30 when the call came in to 911 operators in Manhattan, New York asking for help. 5 people had been shot in an apartment on the 6th floor above Carnegie Deli in Midtown Manhattan. All were shot in the back of the head while lying facedown on the ground, their hands duct taped behind their backs. This looked li…

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Ramtha 1:28:55

6M ago1:28:55

1:28:55

Are you tired of traditional religious structures? Would you rather piece together pseudo science and colorful mythology delivered to you by a woman named Zebra channeling an ancient warrior man named Ramtha? Well then welcome, besties! You've come to the right place! Also there is some horrifying racism and blindfolded archery. See you in class at…

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The Death of Tina Watson 1:46:41

6M ago1:46:41

1:46:41

Tina and Gabe Watson were newly weds, on the honeymoon of their dreams: 2 weeks in beautiful Australia to scuba dive in the Great Barrier Reef. But on their very first dive, something went horribly wrong. Tragically, Tina died in the water. However, what looked at first like a tragic accident began to seem more and more like murder to those investi…

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Burning Man Part 2 1:29:44

6M ago1:29:44

1:29:44

Oh hey fellow practically-burners! We're still over here at the man, getting even deeper into the dust and and the tea... we'll bring the matches and see you there!!! Original song and performance by Devon Sproule Love Cults I'd Join? Want to join all the communal fun with us? *Subscribe to the pod on all pod platforms! *Rate and review us on Googl…

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The Murder of Els Van Doren 1:24:58

6M ago1:24:58

1:24:58

Els Van Doren's passion in life was skydiving, and that's how she spent nearly all her free time. It was something she'd done thousands of times. But on November 18, 2006, everything went wrong. Els went to pull her parachute, and nothing happened. It wouldn't open. So she tried to open her reserve shoot, but it wouldn't open either. Els fell miles…

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Burning Man 1:19:48

6M ago1:19:48

1:19:48

Oh hey giant man in the desert, nice to meet you... oh my! You're on fire! And everyone is dancing around you and they're spinning fire! And there are so many hula-hoops! And why are giant sculptures driving toward me... oh I get it. I've joined Burning Man! Yay! Welcome, fellow burners, it's fire time!!! See ya'll on The Playa! Original song and p…

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Birds Aren't Real 1:29:02

7M ago1:29:02

1:29:02

It's the second inning of Cult-V-Cult, and we're done joining Q, and on to joining BIRDS AREN'T REAL! Are you ready to know the TRUTH about the world around you? Are you ready to join your like minded new family in spreading the REAL reality to the masses? Well we're doing that this week and it all starts with the birds. Don't be fooled, brothers a…

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This Seems Perfectly Sketchy?! 55:07

7M ago55:07

55:07

In this episode, Marc has a conversation with Maranda Morales, CIO of Vesta Realty. How did they meet? Why was it sketchy? Why Thai food? And of course, how did she go from trying to rent Marc an apartment, to the CIO of one the fastest growing real estate management companies in multifamily housing? Along the way, we will learn some insights and k…

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The Murder of Tom Merriman 1:46:23

7M ago1:46:23

1:46:23

It was January 1, 2021 when a strange phone call came in to 911 in San Diego, California The caller reporting that his friend, Jade Janks, had asked him to come over the day before because she needed help. When he arrived, Jade told him that she had murdered her stepfather, Tom Merriman, and she needed his help covering up the murder. When word got…

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Q#2 1:14:56

7M ago1:14:56

1:14:56

Look. We don't like Q talk any more than the rest of you but that's exactly why we have to get to the bottom of this whole murky but extremely shallow pool. Also, this is our new favorite, Cult-V-Cult, so we have to cover the Quirkiest letter in the alphabet, so that we can get to the mashup Cult who we'll be covering next week! See you in the dirt…

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Iridescence 32:07

7M ago32:07

32:07

Submitted for your approval: One Maru Carter-Moore, a young student from the sleep town of Stardew Valley in search of the truth, who cares deeply about her community. Soon, she would find the truth she is looking for, and it would come from beyond the stars. The answers she would seek will lead her- to Fanfics and Chill. This week, James reads Iri…

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The Murder of Tatiana Tarasoff Part 2 1:37:29

7M ago1:37:29

1:37:29

Part 2 of this saga brings us further down Prosenjit Poddar's road to complete obsession with Tatiana Tarasoff. His behavior would become incredibly concerning, so much so that his best friend insisted he see a professional. But as concerning as Prosenjit's friends and psychiatrist would find his behavior, Tatiana and her family had no idea of the …

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QAnon Part 1 1:35:59

7M ago1:35:59

1:35:59

Hello and welcome to Cults I'd Join's first official cult vs. cult! It's a battle of the true believers and only one can emerge victorious! Which cult will Ameran and Jesse join? Who has the better food and/or hair? Who is the second cult in this mashup?! Stay tuned to find out, and come on in to visit our first contender... the QAnon conspiracy th…

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The Murder of Tatiana Tarasoff Part 1 1:06:25

7M ago1:06:25

1:06:25

Tatiana Tarasoff's tragic story would be remembered more for the legal decisions that arose because of her murder - namely that in many states in the United States, therapists now have a duty to warn potential victims if their clients have threatened them. But her story is incredibly complex, and in part 1 we get to know Tatiana, a college student …

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Hillsong Episode 2 1:41:14

7M ago1:41:14

1:41:14

D*ckroot. The Beebs. Pentecostal worship. Adultery. DUI's. Biblical enlightenment. All this and more are waiting for you as you join us for another week at Hillsong-- they started at the bottom now they here! Original song and performance by Devon Sproule Love Cults I'd Join? Want to join all the communal fun with us? *Subscribe to the pod on all p…

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The Murder of Jamie Faith 1:35:24

8M ago1:35:24

1:35:24

The morning after their 15th anniversary, on October 9, 2020, Jamie and Jennifer Faith did what they’d done every morning - they got up early and walked their dog, Maggie. It was around 7:30 AM when they walked out the front door - which was caught on their ring doorbell camera. But then, as soon as they reached the sidewalk, the sound of rapid fir…

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Every Superhero or CEO has an Origin Story! 55:27

8M ago55:27

55:27

I've always been fascinated by the fact that every Superhero or in this case, CEO, has an origin story! In this episode, I ask Marc to take us back to the beginning. How did we meet? What were you doing back then? And of course, how did you get from there to owner and CEO of one the fastest growing real estate management companies in multifamily ho…

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Hillsong Part 1 1:17:03

8M ago1:17:03

1:17:03

Okay party people!!! Put your hands up in the air and wave them all around like you just don't... no wait, wave them around like you care a LOT. Now feel free to cry. Now tithe 10% and make your peace with loving Justin Bieber, because this week we're all joining... Hillsong!!! The Australian mega-church that took the US hipster scene by storm! Com…

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