Welcome to Naturally Off Topic—the podcast where legends, conspiracies, true crime, twisted science, and eerie history collide in stories that are as bizarre as they are true(ish). I’m Megan: researcher, storyteller, chaos navigator, and your one-woman rabbit hole tour guide.
Each episode unpacks the strange, the sinister, and the “wait… that really happened?”—from CIA mind control experiments and missing people to folklore, cults, cryptids, and stories the internet tried to forget. Whether it’s a cold case, a cursed object, or a cover-up you’ve never heard of, I dig deep to bring you facts, context, and commentary—with a few chills and side tangents along the way.
So grab your headphones, maybe turn on a light, and get ready to stay curious, stay skeptical… and most of all, stay Naturally Off Topic.
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Welcome to Naturally Off Topic—the podcast where legends, conspiracies, true crime, twisted science, and eerie history collide in stories that are as bizarre as they are true(ish). I’m Megan: researcher, storyteller, chaos navigator, and your one-woman rabbit hole tour guide.
Each episode unpacks the strange, the sinister, and the “wait… that really happened?”—from CIA mind control experiments and missing people to folklore, cults, cryptids, and stories the internet tried to forget. Whether it’s a cold case, a cursed object, or a cover-up you’ve never heard of, I dig deep to bring you facts, context, and commentary—with a few chills and side tangents along the way.
So grab your headphones, maybe turn on a light, and get ready to stay curious, stay skeptical… and most of all, stay Naturally Off Topic.
American Nightmare: The Kidnapping No One Believed
Naturally Off Topic
59 minutes 48 seconds
8 months ago
American Nightmare: The Kidnapping No One Believed
In this two-part deep dive, we unravel the chilling case known as the American Nightmare. What started as a terrifying home invasion turned into a media-fueled spectacle, where the victims—Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn—were painted as the villains in their own story.
In Part 1 (February 27th), we break down the night of the kidnapping, the bizarre ransom note, and how law enforcement refused to believe Denise had actually been taken.
In Part 2 (March 6th), we explore the shocking truth behind the case, the real perpetrator, and the lasting impact on Denise and Aaron’s lives.
Was this a case of ”the boy who cried wolf,” or a failure of the justice system to protect victims? Let’s get into it.
Sources
American Nightmare – Netflix Documentary
Call Her Daddy Podcast – Interview with Denise Huskins
Serialously Podcast
Mile Higher Podcast
CrimeCon Discussions & Coverage
Disclaimer
Naturally Off Topic has not done original reporting on this case. The stories are based on existing material (listed above).
We work hard to ensure that everything you’re listening to is as accurate as possible, using multiple sources to verify facts. Creative liberties may be taken in certain cases during the presentation of the case.
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Naturally Off Topic
Welcome to Naturally Off Topic—the podcast where legends, conspiracies, true crime, twisted science, and eerie history collide in stories that are as bizarre as they are true(ish). I’m Megan: researcher, storyteller, chaos navigator, and your one-woman rabbit hole tour guide.
Each episode unpacks the strange, the sinister, and the “wait… that really happened?”—from CIA mind control experiments and missing people to folklore, cults, cryptids, and stories the internet tried to forget. Whether it’s a cold case, a cursed object, or a cover-up you’ve never heard of, I dig deep to bring you facts, context, and commentary—with a few chills and side tangents along the way.
So grab your headphones, maybe turn on a light, and get ready to stay curious, stay skeptical… and most of all, stay Naturally Off Topic.