Starting off with a very sad and bizarre story of a 6-year-old girl who died as a result of a defective badminton racquet. Next, what is considered to be the first incident of a school shooting of an elementary school, and the basis for a very popular 1979 song. Mel will then tell us about the fascinating life of journalist and adventurer Nellie Bly. Lastly, we’ll look at the ridiculously sad case of four very young children who were sold by their mother.

Mel is Back! And we’re starting off this week with a look at a truly terrifying Canadian doomsday cult whose leader committed and directed some truly horrific acts against his followers. Next, we’ll learn about a truly gruesome case of obsession in which a man did … well you’ll have to listen to believe it. Next, we’re off to Thailand where a Nigerian influencer paid the ultimate price for a bigger penis. Lastly, a feel-good story about a father’s efforts to find an identical replacement for his autistic son’s cherished sippy cup.

In this week’s Rod Solo episode, we’ll start off with a look at the bizarre underground fire beneath the near ghost town of Centralia, Pennsylvania. A fire that has been burning for decades. Next, we’ll look at the truly shocking and singularity strange life and career of musician GG Allin. Lastly, let’s look at one of the strangest, yet most peaceful wars in the history of the world.