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🎇 In this episode covering Public Spectacles of Death, we dive into a sky-high trifecta of tragedy: a fireworks celebration for Marie Antoinette’s wedding that turned Paris into a flaming stampede, a Disney character performer in Maine who took flight... without wings, and WWII hero Richard Bong—who survived combat only to be done in by a peacetime…

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He was the beat behind some of rock’s greatest anthems—Layla, You’re So Vain, Rikki Don’t Lose That Number. A Grammy-winning drummer and a member of music royalty, Jim Gordon played with everyone from George Harrison to Frank Zappa. But behind the steady rhythm was a mind unraveling. Voices haunted him. Paranoia consumed him. And in 1983, it all ca…

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Join Ben Kissel and Kyle Ploof as they discuss the week's political news and let you know that everything is gonna be OK, Bud!

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Join Ben Kissel and Kyle Ploof as they discuss the political news of the week and let you know that everything is going to be OK, Bud!

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Join Kyle Ploof, Ben Kissel and Jerri Aquino as they discuss the life and crimes of Randall Woodfield, known as the I-5 Killer. Story by Brandon Preo.

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In the seedy underbelly of 1980s Los Angeles, a faded porn legend, a brutal drug gang, and a Hollywood mansion became the center of one of the city's most grisly and mysterious mass murders. John Holmes—once the king of adult film—was broke, addicted, and desperate. When he crossed paths with the Wonderland Gang, it set off a chain of violence that…

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Buckle up, Buds — this week we’re diving headfirst into the swirling scandal tornado surrounding none other than Sean “Diddy” Combs. The Bad Boy mogul is no stranger to controversy, but recent allegations have folks wondering: has Diddy finally danced his way into real trouble? We break down the accusations, the internet chaos, the FBI raid that fe…

Behind the mask of Batman was a man who fought his greatest battle not against the Joker or Riddler, but against the crushing weight of an iconic role that threatened to define—and destroy—his entire career. Adam West's journey from farm-raised boy in Walla Walla, Washington to cultural phenomenon is a masterclass in resilience. While most remember…

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Join Ben Kissel, Jerii Aquino and Kyle Ploof as they talk: -The passing of Cheers star George Wendt -Anatoly Moskvin: The Russian bodysnatcher who dressed mummified remains of 29 girls as dolls -The lifesaving powers of a New York City faja and more!

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Send us a text The human heart isn't just a physical organ—it's the emotional epicenter of our lives. And according to groundbreaking research from the Journal of the American Heart Association, that romantic notion of "dying from a broken heart" has real scientific backing. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy—the clinical term for broken heart syndrome—can b…

Send us a text Death, fame, and terrible decisions take center stage in this whirlwind episode. We kick things off with the bizarre discovery of human remains near Taylor Swift's Rhode Island mansion. A leg washing up in the ritzy neighborhood of Westerly adds another mysterious body to Rhode Island's growing collection, though authorities insist t…

The legacy of Star Wars extends far beyond lightsabers and space battles—it lives in the remarkable humans who brought these iconic characters to life. From the reluctant Jedi to the princess who gave zero f*cks, this episode pulls back the curtain on the fascinating, sometimes tragic lives of the Star Wars actors who've joined the cosmic force. Si…

Send us a text Ever wondered what happens when a toddler crashes a podcast recording? This episode starts with baby Kayden making his OK Bud debut before we dive into a news roundup that's equal parts shocking, bizarre, and oddly fascinating. The Menendez brothers case takes a surprising turn with a new sentence that might actually be good news for…

Send us a text Wrestling legends, kidnapped tuxedo kings, and sex workers with a mission - this episode of OK Bud takes you on a wild journey through the strangest headlines and most fascinating human stories you won't hear anywhere else. We begin by paying respects to wrestling icon Sabu, the "King of the Death Match," whose recent passing at 60 r…

Send us a text The worlds of true crime, social trends, and bizarre news collide in this captivating episode as Ben, Jerry, and Kyle take us on a journey through the week's most fascinating stories. We kick things off with disturbing new details in the Brian Koberger case - the Idaho killer who kept bikini photos of his victims and searched for inf…

Send us a text The world keeps getting weirder, and we're here to make sense of it all. From supernatural encounters to technological controversies, this episode explores the bizarre landscape of human experience in the digital age. We start with the peculiar case of a 75-year-old Long Island widower found with 100 dead cats in his basement. Is thi…

Send us a text What makes a state kinky? According to a new survey, it's a combination of strip clubs, adult toy stores, OnlyFans accounts, and of course, your fetish-related search history. Nevada takes the crown as America's raunchiest state, while Wisconsin residents keep it tame with their top fetish being... socks? From "vor" (fantasizing abou…

Send us a text Could New England be harboring a serial killer? Despite law enforcement's adamant denials, the discovery of twelve bodies across Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts between March and April raises serious questions. We dive into why officials seem more concerned with debunking "online sleuths" than solving these crimes, and w…

The murder of six-year-old Adam Walsh in 1981 didn't just devastate a family—it fundamentally transformed how America protects its children and hunts its criminals. What began as a routine shopping trip to a Florida Sears department store ended in unimaginable tragedy when Adam disappeared while playing at a video game display, only to be found mur…

Send us a text Ever wondered what happens when someone has an affair with a married person in North Carolina? Apparently, they can be sued for wrecking a home. We kick off this episode exploring the fascinating "Home Wrecker Law" and the case of former NFL player Steve Smith Sr., who's facing a $100,000 lawsuit after an alleged affair with a marrie…

Send us a text Heartbreak and betrayal strike as we uncover the devastating truth about the viral "sperm race" sensation that captivated millions. What appeared to be an innovative sporting competition was nothing more than an elaborate AI-generated hoax created by a 17-year-old from the Bay Area. Our hosts process their disappointment in real-time…

Send us a text Ever wonder if that karaoke microphone is harboring a secret infection? In this wildly entertaining episode, we dive into the bizarre case of a woman who claims she contracted herpes from singing her heart out at a Chinese karaoke bar. While medical experts cast doubt on her story, it opens up a fascinating conversation about disease…

Send us a text Could our entire reality be nothing more than an elaborate computer program? Physics professor Melvin Vopson thinks so, and his theory that gravity represents the universe compressing data like a computer might just change how you view everything around you. We kick things off with some bizarre updates that make you question what's r…

Send us a text Ever wondered what happens when college rivalry meets reproductive biology? In one of the strangest scientific "competitions" we've ever covered, two college students from rival schools USC and UCLA are preparing to face off in the world's first competitive sperm race. Yes, you read that right. Tristan and Asher, both sporting athlet…

Send us a text The specter of a serial killer looms over New England as eight bodies have been discovered across Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island in just two months. Despite police departments denying any connection between these cases, concerned citizens have formed online groups to track these disturbing patterns themselves. Ben, Jerr…

The smiling faces of the Little Rascals hide a sinister secret - one by one, these beloved child stars met tragic, often violent ends that defy coincidence. From Alfalfa's shocking shooting over a $50 debt to plane crashes, hit-and-runs, and house fires, these former icons died in ways so bizarre you'd think they were cursed. Behind the comedy shor…

Send us a text Deadmau5 gave Coachella attendees more than they bargained for when the Canadian DJ delivered a performance that quickly went viral—not for his signature electronic beats, but for repeatedly falling over his equipment while visibly intoxicated. The 44-year-old producer (real name Joel Thomas Zimmerman) later took to social media with…