It's the last True Crime Thursday before Halloween, and Alyssa and Mike cover four cases tied to the holiday. They start with the 2024 downtown Orlando shooting, including today's sentencing update. Next is the 1930s Everett, Washington "Halloween bakery murder," which was solved years later by a letter from Alcatraz. Then comes the 1974 "Candyman" poisoning case in Texas. The last case is the Halloween-night murder of a mother in Brandon, Florida. Along the way they talk about mischief night, why nobody TPs anymore, and the giant toilet paper roll at Target. Listener note: this episode covers violent crimes, including the deaths of children.Timeline* 0:00 Cold open: remember mischief night?* 1:09 Welcome to a spooky True Crime Thursday* 2:03 Case 1: The Orlando Halloween shooting* 5:28 Update: sentenced to life in prison* 7:11 Case 2: The Halloween bakery murder* 10:28 A cold case and six suspects* 11:11 A confession from Alcatraz* 15:34 Case 3: The "Candyman" (1974)* 23:31 Mischief night, TP pranks and the mega toilet paper roll* 27:43 Case 4: The Brandon, Florida Halloween murder* 35:06 Wrap-up: they thought they'd get away with it* 36:18 Sign-off: have a safer Halloween#TrueCrime #TrueCrimeThursday #HalloweenTrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #Halloween #CaseFiles #Podcast

Alyssa and Mike show off their Halloween costumes: Alyssa is her black cat, Maple, and Mike is a generic country western singer with a guitar. They swap costume near-misses, including a football helmet that didn't fit and a ghost-in-a-sheet idea. A childhood "hobo" costume sends Mike into the word's history. Then they get into trick-or-treating today: pricey candy, one-piece-per-kid rules, and how many trunk-or-treats and events now come before Halloween night. Watch the video version to see the costumes.Timeline0:03 Intro and costume reveal0:22 Alyssa is her cat, Maple0:49 Mike's country western singer look1:06 The football helmet that didn't fit2:02 Ghost-in-a-sheet debate2:46 The childhood hobo costume4:14 Where "hobo" comes from5:49 Hobo vs. tramp vs. bum6:23 Halloween episode kickoff7:32 Candy prices and one piece per kid8:12 Halloween then vs. now9:17 Trunk-or-treats and too many eventsHashtags#Halloween #HalloweenCostumes #TrickOrTreat #TrunkOrTreat #HalloweenPodcast #CostumeIdeas #CandyPrices

Mike and Brandon break down Vision Quest episodes 3 and 4, from Tommy’s role in rebooting Vision to the mysteries surrounding Jocasta, Ultron, and the show’s ties to Sokovia. They also debate a controversial Tony Stark retcon, spot connections to the Ten Rings, Daredevil, and Punisher, and share theories about what the remaining episodes could mean for the MCU—and possibly Avengers: Doomsday.Spoilers for Vision Quest episodes 3 and 4.Timeline00:00 Welcome to Marvel Mondays00:35 Why episodes 3 and 4 deserve a closer look01:07 Spoilers and the Jocasta mystery02:49 Vision’s reboot and Tommy’s powers05:08 The hotel episode and Paladin’s role08:57 The drones, Stark tech, and DODC theory11:12 Where SHIELD fits in the MCU15:07 The AI research retcon and Tony Stark’s legacy18:02 Friday, Jarvis, and the AI personalities20:23 Who—or what—is Ultron based on?25:30 Why does Jocasta look like Ultron?28:22 Ten Rings, Daredevil, and Punisher connections30:12 Ultron takes control—and a Vision theory31:46 Sokovia’s role and the episode’s big themes33:43 What Jocasta is trying to build34:43 What comes next for Vision Quest38:21 What Marvel Mondays is covering next#VisionQuest #Marvel #MCU #Ultron #Jocasta #MarvelMondays #AvengersDoomsday

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The O.J. Simpson case remains one of the most talked-about trials in American history. Alyssa and Mike revisit the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, O.J.’s rise to fame, the televised Bronco chase, and the courtroom moments that shaped the trial.They discuss the evidence, the prosecution’s handling of the gloves, the Mark Fuhrman tapes, the “if it doesn’t fit” moment, and the difference between the criminal verdict and the later civil case. Then they examine recent claims about Joseph Ippolito and the questions those claims raise about the missing murder weapon and possible evidence disposal. These claims are discussed as allegations, not established fact.Chapters00:00 Welcome and episode intro00:48 Introducing the O.J. Simpson case01:10 O.J.’s football career and fame03:45 The murders and the investigation04:44 The Bronco chase06:11 The trial begins08:21 The Mark Fuhrman tapes09:46 The gloves and the famous courtroom moment10:45 Closing arguments and the verdict11:36 Questions about the night of the murders14:02 The civil case and burden of proof15:20 O.J.’s later conviction and death16:16 New claims involving Joseph Ippolito18:34 The missing murder weapon and possible cover-up24:06 Why the case remains a subject of debate27:04 O.J.’s public legacy29:43 Closing thoughts#TrueCrime #OJSimp son #OJS impsonTrial #NicoleBrownSimpson #RonaldGoldman #TrueCrimePodcast #ColdCase

Alyssa and Mike get into why horror movies are so divisive: some people chase the adrenaline, while others would rather Google the ending before the scary part arrives. They swap memories of childhood scares, debate what makes a horror movie feel truly frightening, and revisit classics and newer titles including Children of the Corn, A Nightmare on Elm Street, The Shining, The Exorcist, The Conjuring, M3GAN, and Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey.

Along the way, they compare psychological suspense with gore and jump scares, talk about how practical effects helped shape older horror, and share fun behind-the-scenes tidbits—including the Halloween mask inspired by William Shatner and the chocolate syrup used for blood in Psycho. Whether you love a good scare or prefer to know how it ends, join the conversation.

Timeline

• 00:00 Welcome and Halloween countdown
• 01:42 Why scary movies make Alyssa nervous—and why she Googles the ending
• 03:57 Horror favorites, Chucky, and the line between scary and corny
• 08:32 Childhood scares and Children of the Corn
• 11:50 The hosts discuss IMDb’s top horror picks
• 17:34 Campy modern horror, including Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey and M3GAN
• 18:45 Why horror is such a divisive genre
• 20:15 Horror TV, fantasy monsters, and different kinds of scares
• 24:50 Behind-the-scenes facts about Halloween, The Exorcist, and Psycho
• 32:07 The origins of Halloween—and a preview of next week’s episode

Hashtags

#HorrorMovies #ScaryMovies #HorrorFans #Halloween #MovieTalk #FilmDiscussion #PsychologicalHorror #HorrorClassics #Podcast

Could Doctor Doom use the Darkhold to dreamwalk into Tony Stark? Mike and Brandon connect the dots between Deadpool & Wolverine, Captain America: Brave New World, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and Vision Quest to explore what these stories might be setting up for Avengers: Doomsday.From anchor beings and the TVA to Sam Wilson’s evolution as Captain America, the hosts unpack key MCU clues and theories. They also dig into White Vision’s AI lineup, Ultron’s possible return, and the mystery of who’s really behind the hunt for Vision. These are fan theories and speculation, but the connections could have big implications for the MCU.

Timeline

00:00 Welcome to Marvel Mondays

01:29 Deadpool & Wolverine: the TVA, multiverse, and anchor beings

05:16 Brave New World: Harrison Ford, Sam Wilson, and the next Falcon

10:12 The post-credit scene and possible Doomsday clues

14:17 Multiverse of Madness: the Doctor Doom and Tony Stark theory

22:28 Vision Quest: Jarvis, Edith, and the returning AIs

26:42 Ultron’s role and the “ship of Theseus” callback

28:24 Who is the client trying to capture Vision?

31:44 Jocasta, Justin Hammer, and other client theories

37:02 What’s next for Vision Quest and the Doomsday homework

37:58 Sorting real leaks from convincing fakes

39:46 Closing thoughts and what’s coming up#Marvel #MarvelMondays #AvengersDoomsday #DoctorDoom #TonyStark #VisionQuest #Ultron #MCU #MarvelTheories #DeadpoolAndWolverine

A major development in the Michelle Parker case: Dale Smith Jr., her former fiancé and the father of her children, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder—nearly 15 years after her disappearance. Michelle’s body has never been found.Alyssa and Mike discuss how investigators revisited the case, including the use of modern digital forensics and geolocation analysis, renewed evidence collection, and earlier searches. They also explore what remains unknown, why the charge matters, and what a future court filing could reveal.This case continues to affect Michelle’s family, including the twins who were toddlers when she disappeared. The hosts share why sustained attention and continued investigation matter as the case moves forward.Timeline00:00 Welcome and breaking update01:30 Arrest and second-degree murder charge02:28 Reexamining the case with modern forensic methods05:23 Conflicting statements and cell phone location analysis08:12 How advances in DNA and trace evidence may help08:58 Previous searches and ground-penetrating radar10:45 What a probable cause affidavit could reveal11:20 Why prosecutors may pursue a second-degree charge13:53 The impact of the case after 15 years17:02 What investigators may reveal next18:54 The impact on Michelle’s children21:09 Media attention and renewed focus on cold cases22:34 Closing thoughts and case updates#MichelleParker #TrueCrime #ColdCase #MissingPersons #DigitalForensics #CrimeUpdate #TrueCrimePodcast

Alyssa and Mike catch up on a little bit of everything: a peek into a very serious podcast recording, a tough football weekend, Halloween attractions, and the early pull of Christmas decorating.

After visiting Petrified Forest’s kid-friendly daytime event, Alyssa wonders what makes the nighttime version so frightening. The conversation turns to haunted-house warnings, waivers, scare actors, and whether a jump scare could trigger a fight-or-flight reaction. Then it’s on to cool fall mornings, Christmas trees, holiday traditions, and the decorations that are already tempting them.

A relaxed, funny chat for anyone who enjoys seasonal traditions, family stories, and a little spooky talk—without necessarily wanting to be grabbed in the dark.

Timeline

• 00:29 Welcome to the episode
• 01:38 Peeking in on a serious podcast recording
• 06:46 The lighting feature Mike wishes the recording setup had
• 10:02 A rough weekend for football fans
• 17:10 Petrified Forest’s kid-friendly daytime event
• 19:33 Haunted trails, waivers, and scare-actor safety
• 24:17 Halloween decorations around the neighborhood
• 26:32 A rare, cool Florida morning
• 29:28 Halloween plans and the Christmas decorating debate
• 33:27 A festive craft idea for the family
• 35:06 Life-size Rudolph decorations—and their price tag
• 37:19 Christmas music in October
• 39:00 Wrap-up and what’s next

Hashtags

#TalkingTuesday #Halloween #HauntedAttractions #FamilyPodcast #ChristmasDecorating #FloridaLife #Podcast