Gruesome Gossip
Gruesome Gossip is a creepy comedy podcast for anyone who’s been told they have a sick sense of humor. Your hosts, Britany Felix and Marti Simone, discuss morbid historical facts, their favorite creepypastas, real-life paranormal experiences, terrifying true crimes, crazy conspiracy theories, and all things creepy and gruesome while not taking themselves too seriously. So, if you’re the type of person who enjoys watching videos of fluffy kittens as much as you love binge-watching murder documentaries, you've found your people.
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A Very Scary Christmas with Gruesome Gossip
12/24/2021
A Very Scary Christmas with Gruesome Gossip
Welcome to a very scary Christmas with the Gruesome Gossip gals! We're sure by now everyone has probably heard of Krampus, he's been having kind of a moment for the last couple of years, and good for him! But we bet most of you haven't heard as much about his female counterpart, the decidedly more fun Frau Perchta (aka The Belly Slitter)!! In this year's Christmas episode, you'll hear all about her, the hobby horse from hell (aka Mari Lywd), and of course Florida Man. So chug some holiday cheer and get ready because this is one bumpy sleigh ride! We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the . Connect with us on social media:
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2.9 | Halloween Poems and Alligators in Costumes - Season 2 Finale
10/30/2021
2.9 | Halloween Poems and Alligators in Costumes - Season 2 Finale
In the season 2 finale, Marti shares five Halloween poems she composed using real-life tales of horror as her inspiration. She also brings back a favorite segment from season 1; this time involving live alligators being dressed up in Halloween costumes. We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the . Connect with us on social media:
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2.8 | I'm Going on a Paranormal Road Trip
10/22/2021
2.8 | I'm Going on a Paranormal Road Trip
I (Britany) am hitting the open road with a few other members of my paranormal team, Cheyenne Mountain Paranormal Investigators, in November to check out a few allegedly haunted places in Kansas; including one location that has been very high on my paranormal bucket list for years. In this episode, I share a little backstory about the Sallie House, the 1889 McInteer Villa, the Eldridge Hotel, and Stull Cemetery. We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the . Connect with us on social media:
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2.7 | Good Mourning!
10/15/2021
2.7 | Good Mourning!
This week Marti is finally covering a subject she’s been wanting to talk about on the podcast since before it even started! So, get ready for a deep dive into Victorian-era mourning practices. Trust us when we say that no one knew how to be sad like the Victorians, and we’re going to tell you all about just how extra they could get! We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the . Connect with us on social media:
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2.6 | The Ken and Barbie Killers: Part 2
10/08/2021
2.6 | The Ken and Barbie Killers: Part 2
This week, we're continuing the story of the truly evil acts of the Ken and Barbie Killers; aka The School Girl Killers; aka Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka. If you haven't listened to part 1 yet, we strongly encourage you to listen to it first. SPECIAL NOTE: We do have a content warning at the beginning of every episode, but we feel it's important to add an extra one here. This story contains details of rape, sexual assault, crimes against minors, and domestic violence. If any of these topics are triggers for you, please skip both parts and come back for episode 2.7 where we'll have something light-hearted for you. We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the . Connect with us on social media:
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2.5 | The Ken and Barbie Killers: Part 1
10/01/2021
2.5 | The Ken and Barbie Killers: Part 1
This week we're revisiting a story that was briefly discussed in the finale of season one and that's the truly evil acts of the Ken and Barbie Killers; aka Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka. There's so much to this story that we've turned it into a two-parter so be sure to come back next week for the devastating, infuriating, and shocking conclusion. SPECIAL NOTE: We do have a content warning at the beginning of every episode, but we feel it's important to add an extra one here. This story contains details of rape, sexual assault, crimes against minors, and domestic violence. If any of these topics are triggers for you, please skip both parts and come back for episode 2.7 where we'll have something light-hearted for you. We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the . Connect with us on social media:
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2.4 | The Legend of The Pope Lick Monster
09/24/2021
2.4 | The Legend of The Pope Lick Monster
So most of you that have been listening for a while know Marty is from Taylorsville KY...But something I feel like most people may not know about Kentucky is that it has an abundance of urban legends and haunted places. So, while you may have heard of Waverly Hills Sanatorium in Louisville, KY (which is said to be one of the most haunted places in the US) or Bobby Mackey's Music Hall in Wilder, KY (that is said to have a portal to hell in the basement), we bet you haven’t heard about one of Marti’s personal favorite bits of Kentucky folklore and that is the legend of the Pope Lick Monster, or better known by locals as The Goat Man. We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the . Connect with us on social media:
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2.3 | HOLE-LEE-CRAP
09/17/2021
2.3 | HOLE-LEE-CRAP
This week the ghouls dive deep, 15 miles deep in fact, into Mel’s Hole! 10% craziness, 10% conspiracy theory, 75% urban legend, and 5% reason for Marti to make dirty puns. Mel’s hole is one of the craziest stories we’ve covered yet! So, buckle in cause this is sure to be a Hole-In-One! Seriously it’s the "hole" Kit and Caboodle … Hehe Hole! Britany would like to personally apologize for the pun-filled description of this episode (that was very obviously written by Marti) and for just the entire episode in general. But, if she had to sit through all those puns ... you do too. :) We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the . Connect with us on social media:
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2.2 | Decapitated Heads and Blood-Soaked Scarves
09/10/2021
2.2 | Decapitated Heads and Blood-Soaked Scarves
I (Britany) figured you might need a palate cleanser after last’s week episode (see what I did there??), so I’m bringing you a short and not-so-sweet episode this week. In this episode, I’m bringing back on our On This Day segment from season one and talking about the last execution via guillotine in France; which was shockingly not all that long ago. I also share the gruesome story about the last public guillotine execution in France that was so fucked up, the government decided the public would no longer be allowed to attend executions. We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the . Connect with us on social media:
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2.1 | Joe Metheny: The Original Hash-Slinging Slasher
09/01/2021
2.1 | Joe Metheny: The Original Hash-Slinging Slasher
We’re baaaaack! Welcome to the premiere episode of season two! Ever seen a roadside stand selling delicious BBQ sandwiches? Tempting right? Well not after hearing the story of Joe Metheny. That’s right, the ghouls are back and this season the tea is STRONG! No topic is brewed too dark and we’re ready to prove it by kicking off season 2 with one of our most upsetting episodes yet. So get ready to spill all the tea with Gruesome Gossip because this time we aren’t fucking around! Special Note: My (Britany) audio settings were a little off thanks to not recording for a few months so you might notice some slight distortion. My bad. :-/ We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the . Connect with us on social media:
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1.56 | Season 1 Finale: Wikipedia Rabbit Holes to Keep You Busy (and Creeped Out)
04/27/2021
1.56 | Season 1 Finale: Wikipedia Rabbit Holes to Keep You Busy (and Creeped Out)
Welcome to the season finale! If you've made it this far you either really like us, or you're a glutton for punishment. Don't fret though, we will be back September 1st! In the meantime, we thought we would leave you with some fun homework. This week we share some of our favorite Wikipedia and TikTok rabbit holes to go down and, just in case that's not enough to keep you busy, we also list our favorite and most popular episodes! So, whether you are new to our podcast or you're a vet, there's still plenty more content to check out. See you in September! We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the . Connect with us on social media:
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1.55 | The Human Chop Shop
04/16/2021
1.55 | The Human Chop Shop
A lot of people choose to donate their bodies to science in hopes that they'll be able to help doctors and scientists discover gain a better understanding of how our bodies work or find cures for diseases. I'm sure the last thing they'd probably expect is for their body to be turned into Frankenstein's Monster. Or have their genitals be severed and thrown into a cooler full of other genitalia like hot dogs at a BBQ. But, Marti has some bad news for you, because that's exactly what the FBI found during a raid at a Phoenix Arizona facility. So get ready, because this week we're serving you all the disgusting tea about The Biological Resource Center aka The Human Chop Shop. We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the . Connect with us on social media:
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1.54 | It's Your Party and I'll Die if I Want To
04/16/2021
1.54 | It's Your Party and I'll Die if I Want To
In honor of my birthday, we're doing another birthday-themed episode! In episode 15, we talked about bizarre birthday murders and rituals. In this episode, we're sharing three stories about murders that occurred at birthday parties; with each one being more horrific than the last. We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the . Connect with us on social media:
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1.53 | Marti's Horrible Sing-A-Long Pod
04/02/2021
1.53 | Marti's Horrible Sing-A-Long Pod
A while ago Marti had fun ruining your childhoods by talking about messed-up things that happened in kid's shows. Well, today she's decided to ruin your childhood through song!! Just kidding she's not going to torture you with her awful singing, but she is going to tell you why all those cutesy nursery rhymes you liked as a child were disturbing, to say the least. So gather round and follow the bouncing ball cause this week we're getting musical! We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the . Connect with us on social media:
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1.52 | Co-Ed Murders in Our College Town
03/26/2021
1.52 | Co-Ed Murders in Our College Town
Marti and I met at Vincennes University in Vincennes, Indiana and somehow we both managed to get through our years there without ever hearing about the vicious murders of VU students Brooke Baker and Erika Norman that occurred less than a decade before we became VU students ourselves. In this episode, I share the details of both of their murders and also provide an update on Leticia Stauch, a local woman currently awaiting trial for the murder of her 11-year-old step-son, Gannon Stauch. We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the . Connect with us on social media:
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1.51 | Casey Anthony: Monstrous Mommy
03/19/2021
1.51 | Casey Anthony: Monstrous Mommy
Oooohhhhh SNAP! We're doing it, we're really going for it! That's right, this week we're finally talking about one of the most infamous and haunting murders to have ever happened in the Australia of America because today we're talking about Casey Anthony... Party girl, liar, and murderer (allegedly, but I mean come on). Marti discusses the ins and outs of one of Florida's most infamous cases and even gives us a peek at where Casey Anthony is now. So gather round, it's time to talk about Florida's worst mom. We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the . Connect with us on social media:
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1.50 | The Righteous Fight of the Radium Girls
03/12/2021
1.50 | The Righteous Fight of the Radium Girls
After our previous episode about the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, we knew we had to talk about another tragedy from the industrial boom of the early 1900s; the radium girls. While this episode may be quick, the devastating saga of the radium girls was not it's in honor of Women's History Month that we bring you their story. We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the . Connect with us on social media:
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1.49 | The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire - AKA Why Fire Codes Are A Good Thing!
03/05/2021
1.49 | The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire - AKA Why Fire Codes Are A Good Thing!
In this week's episode, Marti discusses a topic that actually makes her feel something inside her cold dark heart. Get ready, because this is one for the history books, literally! Today we are going to be discussing the Triangle Shirtwaist Fires. Tragically, 145 souls lost their lives on March 25th, 1911 in what was an easily avoidable fire. We're going to serve all the tea about the horror, infamy, and the ultimate legacy of those involved. This story has a lot of twists and turns and we can't wait to share them all with you. We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the . Connect with us on social media:
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1.48 | Serial Killer Couple Goals - Part 2
02/12/2021
1.48 | Serial Killer Couple Goals - Part 2
In honor of Valentine's Day, we're doing part 2 of our #SerialKillerCoupleGoals series by sharing the stories of two more serial-killing couples. We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the . Connect with us on social media:
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1.47 | The Moskvin Dolls
02/05/2021
1.47 | The Moskvin Dolls
Hey, remember those dolls from the 1980s?? You know, the child-sized dolls called "My Buddy"? Well, this story is NOT about those, but maybe if Anatoly Moskvin had been given one as a child he wouldn't have felt the need to create his own life-size dolls as an adult. And by life-size dolls of course I mean real human corpses he played dress-up with and kept in his modest two-bedroom apartment. In this week's episode, things get weird as we discuss one of Russia's most interesting grave robbing doll makers! After all, everyone needs a hobby, right? We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the . Connect with us on social media:
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1.46 | The Mysterious Death of Elisa Lam
01/29/2021
1.46 | The Mysterious Death of Elisa Lam
Ever since hearing about Elisa Lam's untimely death years ago, her story has really stuck with Marti. She's never been able to shake it and finds it to be truly disturbing for a variety of reasons. So, of course, she's excited to finally share it with all of you. In 2013 Elisa Lam was a 21-year-old college student who decided to take a solo trip to California from British Columbia. What started out as a much-needed vacation would, unfortunately, become one of the internet's most infamous cold cases. Between the bizarre footage of her final moments to the way in which her body would eventually be found, this case has a lot of twists and turns. Her story has garnered a cult following and a slew of armchair detectives eager to find answers. Special Note: This episode was recorded before Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel was released on Netflix. Even though it's received mixed reviews, I (Britany) found it interesting and it answered a lot of the questions I had about Elisa's case that were discussed in this episode. We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the . Connect with us on social media:
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1.45 | Little Hotel of Horrors
01/24/2021
1.45 | Little Hotel of Horrors
The Cecil Hotel may be one of the most notorious hotels in the United States. Located near Los Angeles’ infamous Skid Row, its unassuming exterior does little to hint at the terrors held within its 700 rooms. Some have said it’s cursed, while others believe it is haunted. Either way, it's earned itself a reputation of violence and suicide over the years. In fact, Season five of American Horror Story was heavily influenced by the sordid history of the Cecil Hotel and it's not hard to understand why. Buckle in for a wild one because the list of deaths and tragedies within its walls is truly staggering and you’re getting ready to learn all about them! We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the . Connect with us on social media:
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1.44 | Medicinal Murders and Modern-Day Ritualistic Grave Robbers
01/15/2021
1.44 | Medicinal Murders and Modern-Day Ritualistic Grave Robbers
By now, you've probably heard of the Tylenol Murders. But, did you know there were multiple copycat murders spanning multiple decades? We're covering a few of those in today's episode and then we just couldn't resist sharing a recent Florida Man story of two grave robbers who stole the heads of veterans and replaced them with fruit. Yes, you read that correctly. Only in Florida. We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the . Connect with us on social media:
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1.43 | Tarrare: The Hungry Hungry Human
01/08/2021
1.43 | Tarrare: The Hungry Hungry Human
Special Note: We discussed not releasing an episode this week due to the domestic terrorist attack in Washington D.C. this week, but ultimately decided we're not going to let those assholes silence us in any way. We also know that it's a traumatic time for a lot of people and humor can be a great coping mechanism. So, we hope this episode brings you comfort in the form of laughter and peace in form of looking away from the current dumpster fire for twenty-one minutes. I don’t know about everyone else, but I (Marti), have been enjoying some extra holiday treats here and there. It’s that time of year after all and it got me thinking of a story I once heard about a man that ate so much he became legendary for it! So, in honor of my extra holiday pounds, I’m going to be talking about Tarrare, the most gluttonous man to ever live in this week’s episode! We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the . Connect with us on social media:
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1.42 | Monstrous Christmas Myths
12/25/2020
1.42 | Monstrous Christmas Myths
In this special holiday episode, we're talking about the myths behind the infamous Christmas monsters Belsnickel, Yule Cat, Gryla, and Krampus. We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the . Connect with us on social media:
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1.41 | The Atrocities of Christopher Columbus and Colonial Cannibalism in Jamestown
11/20/2020
1.41 | The Atrocities of Christopher Columbus and Colonial Cannibalism in Jamestown
In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue … … And was then responsible for slavery, rape, and the wiping out of a few hundred thousand Indigenous people. In this episode, we give a highlight reel of some of Columbus’ most well-documented atrocities, and then Marti shares about a recent discovery that provided proof of cannibalism in Colonial Jamestown. We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the . Connect with us on social media:
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1.40 | The Headless Ghost With The Most
11/13/2020
1.40 | The Headless Ghost With The Most
Today's episode is special because we are doing a fan pick. Special thanks to Edwin and Savannah for this awesome suggestion!! As you know Marti lives in central Florida and this one hits especially close to home for her. We’ve never heard the story of Sam McMillan before, but we certainly won’t forget it. So, gather 'round and listen to the terrible tale of Sanford's very own headless ghost. Then stick around for our Coffin Talk segment to hear about some unusual ways to pay your final respects! We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the . Connect with us on social media:
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1.39 | Creepy Things Found in Houses
11/06/2020
1.39 | Creepy Things Found in Houses
Inspired by the process of selling our home and moving into a new one, I decided to research creepy things that have been found in houses and the results did not disappoint! Dead bodies are just the start of the creepiness in this episode. Then, in another Coffin Talk segment, Marti shares an embalming story that reminds her of a 90's country song. We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the . Connect with us on social media:
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1.38 | Five Spooky Tales Of Halloween That Are Sure To Make You Shiver And Scream
10/30/2020
1.38 | Five Spooky Tales Of Halloween That Are Sure To Make You Shiver And Scream
A Halloween episode I have prepared just for you. Quite different than the others and spookier too. This week with you, 5 tales of woes I will share. In the form of short poems that will give you a scare. Sit back and enjoy the very special episode this week, and make sure you wear a mask if you go trick or treat! We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the . Connect with us on social media:
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1.37 | Halloween Murders Not Committed by Michael Myers
10/23/2020
1.37 | Halloween Murders Not Committed by Michael Myers
It probably shouldn't have surprised me just how many murders have been committed on Halloween, but it did. In this episode, we cover just a few of the more heinous or noteworthy ones; including the reason behind why parents became so diligent about checking their children's Halloween candy, a deadly prank, a 50s lesbian love affair, and a guy who couldn't remember whether or not he'd had sex with a corpse. Enjoy! We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the . Connect with us on social media:
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