Sam tells the extraordinary and badass redemption tale of Jeanne de Clisson, a woman betrayed and banished by her country who transformed her grief and fury into vengeance on the high seas. Once a noblewoman, Jeanne became a feared pirate known as The Lioness of Brittany — commanding her infamous Black Fleet to exact justice for her husband's unjust and humiliating death. Jeff then shares the harrowing survival story of Thad Phillips, the teenage boy who narrowly escaped the sadistic "Bonebreaker of Baraboo." It's a chilling but inspiring account of human endurance, courage, and the will to survive in the face of unimaginable cruelty. Visit us on Linktree [https://linktr.ee/] for our full collection of links, find us on Instagram, or email us at jeffandsamshow@gmail.com. Sam's Sources: * Library of Congress – Famous French Women: Jeanne de Clisson [https://guides.loc.gov/feminism-french-women-history/famous/jeanne-de-clisson] * Wikipedia – Jeanne de Clisson [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/jeanne_de_clisson] * Rejected Princesses – Jeanne de Clisson [https://www.rejectedprincesses.com/princesses/jeanne-de-clisson] * Ancient Origins – The Lioness of Brittany and Her Black Fleet of Pirates [https://www.ancient-origins.net/famous-people/lioness-brittany-and-her-black-fleet-pirates-001998] Jeff's Sources: * Medium – The Twisted Tale of Joe Clark: The Baraboo Bone Breaker [https://medium.com/tftunderworld/the-twisted-tale-of-joe-clark-the-baraboo-bone-breaker-401a63d7bdc6] * The Tiger News – The Boy Who Survived the Bonebreaker [https://thetigernews.org/13512/informative/the-boy-who-survived-the-bonebreaker/] * Medium – The Lone Survivor of the Bonebreaker Killer [https://medium.com/@nikyoung/the-lone-survivor-of-the-bonebreaker-killer-14f0d2aabceb] * Wisconsin Court of Appeals Opinion [https://www.wicourts.gov/ca/opinion/DisplayDocument.html?content=html&seqNo=13365] * Espressode Podcast – Survival Story: Thad Phillips and the Bonebreaker of Baraboo [https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/bonus-espressode-survival-story-thad-phillips-and/id1588624631?i=1000663926386] * https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-thad-phillips-real-hero-of-baraboo

Jeff shares the chilling legend of Okiku's Well — one of the most well-known horror stories in Japanese history and the inspiration behind the movie The Ring. Sam then tells a tragic true crime story from Chicago — a Halloween night murder that began when a man thought someone stole his candy. Jeff wraps things up with another campfire story, and the duo discusses the "rules" of horror movies and what makes them so timelessly terrifying. Visit us on Linktree [https://linktr.ee/thejeffandsamshow] for the collection of links, Instagram, or email us at jeffandsamshow@gmail.com. Jeff's Sources: * Whispered Diaries – Okiku's Well [https://youtu.be/08BoOJ_ffNg] * Dark Asia – Okiku's Well [https://youtu.be/k3gJ0DqvzkQ] Sam's Sources: * Medium – Shocking True Crime: Halloween Night Murder Over a Bag of Candy in Chicago [https://medium.com/true-crime-addiction/shocking-true-crime-halloween-night-murder-over-a-bag-of-candy-in-chicago-aa21cb6faee7] * Illinois Courts – People v. Bonilla [https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/Resources/0c5a6fb2-702d-4961-ad07-c4763daa4ea7/1161735_R23.pdf]

Jeff tells the story of the murders at Corpsewood Manor in Chattooga County, Georgia. It's the nearly unbelievable tale of two gay men who moved to rural Georgia in the late 1970s to live a quiet, solitary life. But their dream of peace and isolation tragically backfires. Dr. Scudder and Joey Odom become the victims of their own haunting story — one steeped in murder, satanic symbols, government LSD, societal judgment, fear of the "other," failed escapism, and the destructive consequences of greed and misunderstanding. Visit us on Linktree [https://linktr.ee/thejeffandsamshow] for the collection of links, Instagram, or email us at jeffandsamshow@gmail.com. Enjoy. Sources: * Petulla, A. (2019). The Corpsewood Manor Murders in North Georgia. The History Press.

Sam shares a story about a desperately lonely teenage girl who unwittingly invites evil into her family's home. This is the chilling tale of the Beckford Family Haunting — what they endured through the spring of 1974, and how America's favorite demonologist duo, Ed & Lorraine Warren, helped defeat the demons. Visit us on Linktree [https://linktr.ee/thejeffandsamshow] for the collection of links, Instagram, or email us at jeffandsamshow@gmail.com. Sam's Sources: * Types of Demonic Influence in the World – AIHCP [https://aihcp.net/2023/08/17/types-of-demonic-influence-in-the-world/] * Curious About Demonic Possession and Exorcism? 7 Things to Know – The Columbus Dispatch [https://www.dispatch.com/story/lifestyle/faith/2022/10/28/curious-about-demonic-possession-and-exorcism-7-things-to-know/69593131007/] * The Warren Files Podcast – Case File 1: The Beckford Haunting * Mombies: A Horror Podcast – Episode 72: The Beckford Family Haunting

For spooky October, Jeff tells the story of the Ed Gein, The Butcher of Plainfield. Gein is known for his gruesome crimes in the 1950s, which included the murder of two women and exhumation of corpses of local cemeteries. Some of his disturbing practices include using human skin and body parts to create clothing and household items. Gein's crimes shocked and horrified the nation but they also inspired Norman Bates in the 1960 movie Psycho, Leatherface in Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Buffalo Bill in Silence of the Lambs. Find out why Ed Gein is a notorious figure in American true crime history. Visit us on Linktree [https://linktr.ee/thejeffandsamshow] for the collection of links, Instagram, or email us at jeffandsamshow@gmail.com. Sources: 📘 Deviant: The Shocking True Story of Ed Gein, the Original "Psycho" by Harold Schechter (1989) 📰 Augusta Gein – Hanneman Archive [https://hannemanarchive.com/tag/augusta-gein/] 📖 Ed Gein – Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Gein]

Jeff and Sam have an ADHD conversation and catch up.  Visit us on Linktree [https://linktr.ee/thejeffandsamshow] for all our links, Instagram, or email us at jeffandsamshow@gmail.com.

It's spooky season so it's getting dark. This week Sam recounts the harrowing story of the Kurim case, a horrific child abuse scandal that emerged in the Czech Republic in 2007. This gripping story unveiled a clandestine cult shrouded in manipulation and cruelty, as well as the shocking revelation of a 33-year-old woman who was ...hiding a secret. The case first came to light in May 2007 when a man in Kurim inadvertently intercepted his neighbor's baby monitor signal. What he witnessed was nothing short of horrifying: unsettling images of a naked and bound young boy named Ondrej, imprisoned in a cupboard. Visit us on Linktree [https://linktr.ee/thejeffandsamshow] for all our links, Instagram, or email us at jeffandsamshow@gmail.com. Show Sources: * Mother, aunt, mysterious woman, girl, boy sentenced in Brno child abuse case [https://english.radio.cz/mother-aunt-mysterious-woman-girl-boy-sentenced-brno-child-abuse-case-8590790] – Radio Prague International * The Kurim Case: A Terrifying True Story of Child Abuse, Cults & Cannibalism – Ryan Green * Case 223: The Kurim Case – Casefile Podcast

On today's catch up episode Jeff and Sam ask each other questions plus tell a couple of cute stories. Enjoy! Sources: https://www.thecourierexpress.com/pets/pig-sneaks-out-to-steal-his-neighbors-pumpkins-the-dodo/video_5634c8fc-5ee6-5765-907a-7e82ae7e8661.html https://www.whiskeyriff.com/2023/10/31/neighbors-donate-over-10000-pumpkins-after-rescue-pig-simply-cant-stop-stealing-their-jack-o-lanterns/ https://www.iflscience.com/in-1908-a-hero-dog-kept-shoving-kids-into-the-seine-for-steaks-76887

Thank you to Kelley in Alabama for the recommendation for the Zach and Addie Story Sam tells the story of the life and death of Zachary Bowen and Addie Hall. Jeff tells the wild story of Henry Heimlich and his Dr. Heimlich Maneuver -and some crazy stuff about him you didn't know. This man was wild Resource for someone experiencing domestic violence: https://www.thehotline.org/ They are here to serve all those impacted by relationship abuse 24/7 confidentially 1/800-799-Safe (7233) Resource for Veterans in crisis: Dial 988 and press 1 Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? You are not alone - the Veterans Crisis Line is here for you. You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to call. Dial 988 and press 1.

Thank you to Kelley in Alabama for the recommendation for the Zach and Addie Story Sam tells the story of the life and death of Zachary Bowen and Addie Hall. Jeff tells the wild story of Dr. Henry Heimlich and his Heimlich Maneuver - and his crazy stuff about him you probably never knew. This man was wild. Resource for someone experiencing domestic violence: https://www.thehotline.org/ They are here to serve all those impacted by relationship abuse 24/7 confidentially 1/800-799-Safe (7233) Resource for Veterans in crisis: Dial 988 and press 1 Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? You are not alone - the Veterans Crisis Line is here for you. You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to call. Dial 988 and press 1. Sam's sources: https://ghostcitytours.com/new-orleans/ghost-stories/zack-addie/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=2590814&page=1 Jeff's sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Heimlich#:~:text=Henry%20Judah%20Heimlich%20(February%203,thoracic%20surgeon%20and%20medical%20researcher. https://scholarlyworks.beaumont.org/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1156&context=emergency_medicine_articles https://youtu.be/PGVvaGXf2UQ?si=3X4U92m_IUcNJWFo

Jeff and Sam catch up as Sam tells of her travels to Europe.

Jeff covers the story of Irena Sendler, a true heroine who saved 2,500 children from death camps during World War II. Working with the Polish underground, she smuggled children out of the Warsaw Ghetto and placed them with safe families, preserving their real identities in hidden records. Sam tells the tragic story of Austin Wenner and Jessica Lewis, whose murders shocked their community. Their case gained widespread attention after their remains were discovered in suitcases near a shoreline, a crime later explored in Netflix's Worst Roommate Ever. Visit us on Linktree [https://linktr.ee/thejeffandsamshow] for all our links, Instagram, or email us at jeffandsamshow@gmail.com. Jeff's Sources: * Treblinka [https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/treblinka] – United States Holocaust Memorial Museum * Irena Sendler [https://www.yadvashem.org/righteous/stories/sendler.html] – Yad Vashem * Irena Sendler [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irena_Sendler] – Wikipedia * Irena Sendler and the Girls from Kansas [https://www.neh.gov/article/irena-sendler-and-girls-kansas] – National Endowment for the Humanities * Life in a Jar Project [https://www.lowellmilkencenter.org/programs/projects/view/life-in-a-jar/hero] – Lowell Milken Center * Irena Sendler: The Woman Who Defied the Nazis [https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=23101] – A Mighty Girl Sam's Sources: * Worst Roommate Ever – Season 2, Episode 4: "The Lethal Landlord" (Netflix)

Dean Corll was an American serial killer who operated in Texas during the early 1970s. Often referred to as the "Candy Man" due to his family's candy factory, Corll, along with two accomplices, was responsible for the abduction, torture, and murder of at least 28 young boys. Sam also touches on the story of John Wayne Gacy. Jeff tells the legendary story of Cleveland's 1974 Ten Cent Beer Night. What could go wrong ... did. As the game progressed, the crowd became increasingly unruly, with many fans visibly intoxicated. Tensions escalated when a fight broke out on the field. The situation deteriorated quickly, leading to fans storming the field and engaging in violent behavior, including throwing objects and brawling both with each other and with the players. And that was just the beginning. Visit us on Linktree [https://linktr.ee/thejeffandsamshow?utm_source=chatgpt.com] for all our links, Instagram, or email us at jeffandsamshow@gmail.com. Jeff's Sources: * 10-Cent Beer Night: The Bizarre Baseball Promotion That Went Wrong [https://www.espn.com/espn/page2/story?page=beernight%2F080604&utm_source=chatgpt.com] – ESPN * 10 Cent Beer Night - Cleveland Indians vs Texas Rangers (1974) [https://youtu.be/VxTtzLUteDA?utm_source=chatgpt.com] – YouTube Sam's Sources: * Dean Corll – Wikipedia * The Candyman Killer: Dean Corll's Horrific Crimes – ATI * John Wayne Gacy – FBI Archives

The story of Bernard Bouriscot and Shi Pei Pu is a fascinating and complex tale that revolves around themes of deception, identity, espionage and love. In the 1980s, French diplomat Bernard Bouriscot fell in love with Shi Pei Pu, a Chinese opera singer, while stationed in China. The relationship unfolded amidst cultural and political tensions, with Bouriscot finding out, over time, that Shi Pei Pu wasn't exactly the person Bouriscot thought. Visit us on Linktree [https://linktr.ee/thejeffandsamshow] for all our links, Instagram, or email us at jeffandsamshow@gmail.com. Sources: * https://perconcordiam.com/smokeless-war-and-mirrors/ * https://greydynamics.com/bernard-boursicot-and-the-spy-named-madame-butterfly/ * https://www.unilad.com/news/world-news/chinese-spies-shi-pei-pu-bernard-boursicot- * https://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/02/world/asia/02shi.html

In 1994, Alison Botha was abducted at knife-point by two men outside her home in South Africa. Driven to a secluded nature reserve, she was raped, disemboweled, nearly decapitated, and left for dead. Against unimaginable odds, Alison survived this brutal attack. But survival was just the beginning—her journey for justice and healing became an inspiration to millions. Now, decades later, there's a major update in the case. Visit us on Linktree [https://linktr.ee/thejeffandsamshow] for all our links, Instagram, or email us at jeffandsamshow@gmail.com. Sources: * Alison – Documentary (Prime Video) [https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Alison-OV/0LCRUG01UE3JWSUIZTJO866COH] * Minister Pieter Groenewald Cancels Parole for Alison Botha's Attackers – Government of South Africa [https://www.gov.za/news/media-statements/minister-pieter-groenewald-cancels-parole-alison-bothas-attackers-04-feb-2025]

Sam delves into the twisted and horrifying case of Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo, infamously known as the "Ken and Barbie Killers." Between 1990 and 1992, this outwardly glamorous couple abducted, sexually assaulted, and murdered young girls—including Karla's own sister—shattering communities and making headlines across Canada. Visit us on Linktree [https://linktr.ee/thejeffandsamshow] for the collection of links, Instagram, or email us at jeffandsamshow@gmail.com. Sam's sources: * Killer Queens Podcast – Episode 203: Ken and Barbie Killers: Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo killerqueenspodcast.com [https://www.killerqueenspodcast.com/203-ken-and-barbie-killers-karla-homolka-and-paul-bernardo/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Ken & Barbie Killers: The Lost Murder Tapes – HBO Max / Hulu The Streamable [https://thestreamable.com/shows/ken-and-barbie-killers-the-lost-murder-tapes-2021?utm_source=chatgpt.com]HBO Max [https://www.hbomax.com/shows/ken-and-barbie-killers-the-lost-murder-tapes/64ee9dc7-4b94-4dac-bae5-d0ed005f0ca1?utm_source=chatgpt.com]

In this special bonus episode, Jeff and Sam revisit two unforgettable stories from past episodes. Jeff shares the chaotic and unbelievable events of the 1904 St. Louis Olympic Marathon, widely considered the most absurd Olympic race in history. Sam brings back the heartbreaking and powerful story of Jyoti Singh, whose tragic death sparked outrage and led to nationwide protests and legal reform in India. Connect with us on Linktree [https://linktr.ee/thejeffandsamshow] or email us at jeffandsamshow@gmail.com. Jeff's Story – The 1904 Olympics: * Smithsonian Magazine – The 1904 Olympic Marathon May Have Been the Strangest Ever [https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/1904-st-louis-olympics-marathon-may-have-been-strangest-ever-180952527/] * Olympics.com – Chaos and Cheating at the 1904 Marathon [https://olympics.com/en/news/1904-st-louis-marathon-chaos-cheating-and-strychnine] * Wikipedia – 1904 Summer Olympics [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1904_Summer_Olympics#Marathon] Sam's Story – The Story of Jyoti Singh (also known as Nirbhaya): * BBC – India Gang Rape: The Victim's Story [https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-21226068] * NPR – The Life and Legacy of Jyoti Singh [https://www.npr.org/sections/parallels/2015/03/06/390833597/in-india-a-rape-victims-death-inspired-change-but-many-say-its-not-enough] * Wikipedia – 2012 Delhi Gang Rape and Murder [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_Delhi_gang_rape_and_murder] * Netflix – India's Daughter Documentary [https://www.netflix.com/title/80032281] (if still available in your region)

This week, Jeff and Sam dive into two shocking cases. Sam shares the haunting story of Jennifer Carson, whose father was one-half of the infamous San Francisco Witch Killers, and how she's come to terms with his terrifying legacy. Jeff covers the 1976 Chowchilla Bus Kidnapping, the largest mass kidnapping in American history, where 26 children and their bus driver were buried alive in a moving van. Visit us on Linktree [https://linktr.ee/thejeffandsamshow] to connect with our Instagram or email us at jeffandsamshow@gmail.com. Sam's sources: * Peacock Documentary: I Lived with a Killer, Season 1, Episode 8 – The San Francisco Witch Killers * Martinis & Murder Podcast – Episode 17: San Francisco Witch Killers * People Magazine – Daughter of Serial Killer Speaks Out [https://people.com/crime/jenn-carson-daughter-serial-killer-speaks-out/] Jeff's sources: * CNN – Chowchilla Childhood Trauma [https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/02/health/chowchilla-childhood-trauma] * City of Chowchilla – 1976 Bus Kidnapping [https://www.cityofchowchilla.org/300/1976-Bus-Kidnapping] * Wikipedia – 1976 Chowchilla Kidnapping [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1976_Chowchilla_kidnapping] * Los Angeles Times – Photo Essay on the 1976 Chowchilla Bus Kidnapping [https://www.latimes.com/visuals/photography/la-me-fw-archives-the-1976-chowchilla-bus-kidnapping-20190709-htmlstory.html] * YouTube – Chowchilla Kidnapping Story [https://youtu.be/daWpvRbTsIw?si=HmUFL_G3WTuSDOGz]

This week, Jeff shares the truly horrific and inspiring survival story of Ellen Halbert, a victim of a brutal attack in Austin, Texas, who turned her trauma into a life of advocacy and justice reform. Sam dives into the haunting tale of Elizabeth Báthory, the Hungarian countess often labeled as one of history's most prolific female serial killers. Her legend involves the torture and murder of hundreds of young women between 1590 and 1610. Visit us on Linktree [https://linktr.ee/thejeffandsamshow] for the collection of links, Instagram, or email us at jeffandsamshow@gmail.com. Jeff's sources: * "Joseph's Hammer" (2015) – IMDb [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36175308/] * The Ellen Halbert Story – Joseph's Hammer [https://www.josephshammer.org/the-ellen-halbert-story] Sam's sources: * Elizabeth Báthory – Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_B%C3%A1thory] * Elizabeth Bathory – Britannica [https://www.britannica.com/biography/Elizabeth-Bathory] * New Theory on the Blood Countess – CBS News [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/blood-countess-elizabeth-bathory-slovakia-serial-killer-new-theory/] * Elizabeth Bathory – Biography.com [https://www.biography.com/crime/elizabeth-bathory] * Bathory's Torturous Escapades – History.com [https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/december-29/bathorys-torturous-escapades-are-exposed]

This week, Jeff and Sam revisit the Previous Episode 44 about two incredible survival stories. Jeff shares the story of Mary Vincent, who miraculously survived a violent attack while hitchhiking in 1978 and went on to become a powerful advocate and artist. Sam tells the unbelievable tale of Aimo Koivunen, a Finnish soldier in WWII who survived extreme conditions after accidentally overdosing on meth. Enjoy! 📢 Visit us on Linktree [https://linktr.ee/downtherabbitholethepod] for the collection of links, Instagram, or email us at downtherabbitholepod@gmail.com. Jeff's sources: * The Untold Story of Roxanne Hayes: A Life Cut Short by the "Mad Chopper" Killer [https://unquestionablycriminal.medium.com/the-untold-story-of-roxanne-hayes-a-life-cut-short-by-the-mad-chopper-killer-de383b7f3a15] * Mary Vincent (artist) - Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Vincent_(artist)] * Lawrence Singleton - Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawrence_Singleton] * Mary Vincent: A Life of Survival [https://www.openceilingsmagazine.com/features/mary-vincent-a-life-of-survival] Sam's sources: * The Incredible Story of Aimo Koivunen [https://allthatsinteresting.com/aimo-koivunen] * Aimo Koivunen: The Finnish Soldier Who Survived WWII Thanks To Accidentally Overdosing On Meth [https://www.hereswhathappened.net/blog/aimo-koivunen]