In this episode the hosts unpack the disturbing "Monster Study," a 1939 experiment by Wendell Johnson and Mary Tudor that used orphans to test whether labeling could create stuttering. The conversation covers how children were told they were defective, the lasting psychological harm, the 2001 exposé, the 2007 settlement, and the broader lessons for research ethics.

The hosts mix serious reflection on trauma, accountability, and the role of labels with personal reactions, anecdotes, and lighter banter, highlighting why this case remains a cautionary tale for science and society.

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Join the Fringe Beyond Limits hosts as they explore the eerie history and architectural oddities of the Winchester Mystery House. From staircases to nowhere and doors that open to brick walls, to seance rooms and ghost stories from visitors, the episode unpacks Sarah Winchester’s life, her nonstop building obsession, and the lingering legends that make the mansion one of America’s most iconic haunted sites.

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This episode of Fringe Beyond Limits recounts the life and crimes of Edward Gein, tracing his troubled upbringing, disturbing grave-robbery and murders, and the shocking discoveries found in his farmhouse.

It also covers the investigation, the legal and psychiatric rulings, and the lasting impact his case had on Plainfield and popular culture.

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