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S&W Episode 971: The Son of Sam and His Demon Dog

The cult-like infatuation of Donald Trump inspires Kate to explore the conspiracy theory that a Satanic cult orchestrated the Son of Sam murders of the 1970s. Listener calls in with some pressing questions for Kate and Driver is tormented by Facebook’s algorithm. Sign up for the Sick and Wrong Patreon to hear the Second Show, SW archives, and the bonus minisode Serial Killer Star Signs.

S&W Episode 958 – helLA: California Bleedin’

Dee and Kate commemorate the 55th anniversary of the Manson Family murders by discussing Charlie’s connections to the music industry in particular his relationship with John Phillips, a man just as evil if not worse. Allison calls in about her favorite Mel Brooks movie. Sign up for the Sick and Wrong Patreon to hear Second Show, SW archives, and the bonus minisode Serial Killer Star Signs.

S&W Episode 921: The One-Eyed PI of Jonestown

To commemorate the 45th anniversary of the Jonestown massacre, Kate highlights the shadowy private investigator Joe Mazor who might have inadvertently led the Reverend Jim Jones to order the mass suicide of his followers. Long time listener phones in about the etymology of the term blumpkin and Matt the Trucker discover something foul at the truck stop. Sign up for the Sick and Wrong Patreon to hear the Second Show, SW archives, and the bonus minisode Overkill.

S&W Episode 919: Nikes, Comets and Suicide Spaceships

Inspired by a visit to the Heaven’s Gate mansion in Rancho Santa Fe, Dee and Kate discuss the mass suicide in 1997 where 39 people “exited their vehicles” under the watchful eyes of cult leader Marshall Applewhite. Christian Slater calls in about last week’s show and Lothario has a story about hooking up with a hippy chick. Sign up for the Sick and Wrong Patreon to hear the Second Show, SW archives, and the bonus minisode Overkill.

S&W Episode 887: Mad Man in Waco

To commemorate the 30-year anniversary of the deadly standoff in Waco, Dee and Kate share lesser known details about the life of cult leader David Koresh and the catastrophic raid that culminated in the death of 76 Branch Davidians including 25 children. Gino calls in to ask Kate for advice and Allison shares a heartwarming tale about the death of her coworker. Sign up for the Sick and Wrong Patreon to hear the Second Show, SW archives, and the bonus minisode Overkill.

S&W Episode 874 – Father Yod and his Hollywood Sex Cult

In the final installment of a triple threat musical series, Kate and Dee recount the story of Father Yod – a war hero, bank robber, health food guru and finally, a polygamist cult leader. Listener calls in with a parenting nightmare moment. Sign up for the Sick and Wrong Patreon to hear the Second Show, SW archives, and the bonus minisode Overkill.

S&W Episode 856: Drugs! Satan! Manson!

Was Sharon Tate in a Satanic cult? Did the FBI use psyops to weaponize the Manson Family? Was Helter Skelter a hoax? Did the murders occur because of a drug burn? To commemorate the death anniversary of Sharon Tate and friends, Dee and Kate unravel the various conspiracy theories surrounding the brutal murders on 10050 Cielo Drive. Waxer waxes sentimental in the bathtub and Jizzy Jake ponders his own mortality when he finds a dead cat. Sign up for the Sick and Wrong Patreon to hear the Second Show, SW archives, and the bonus minisode Overkill.

S&W Episode 854: The Most Hated Podcast on the Internet

Dee attempts to redeem himself after new Netflix schlockuseries The Most Hated Man on the Internet uses his words out of context and besmirches the good name of this podcast. Stuart rings in with a classic sick and wrong shit story. Sign up for the Sick and Wrong Patreon to hear the Second Show and bonus minisode Overkill.

S&W Episode 833: Did a Woman Kill the Black Dahlia?

This whole world is going to Hell and Kate is here in Hollywood! In between visits to the notorious LA crime scenes, she plans to tell Dee who really killed the Black Dahlia and the reason she thinks the killer was a woman. Listener calls in with a fishy tale. Sign up for the Sick and Wrong Patreon to hear the Second Show, Overkill, and S&W Weekly Nooozzz.

S&W Episode 803: Charles Manson, Son of Sam, and the Process Church

The anniversary of the Manson Family murders leads Dee and Kate to examine the connection between Charles Manson, the Son of Sam, and a Satanic cult known as the Process Church of the Final Judgement. Listener has an emotionally moving story about a dead crackhead and another listener calls in with a tragic story about a Bangkok prostitute. Sign up for the Sick and Wrong Patreon to access bonus news stories, phone calls, and outtakes.