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  • Montclair Spies

    Montclair Spies
    2025/01/06
    We discuss the 2010 Russian “illegal” spies arrested in the U.S. as part of the FBI’s “Operation Ghost Stories.” We look at the case in-depth, focusing on Richard and Cynthia Murphy, two “Illegals” who posed as run-of-the-mill suburbanites in the idyllic town of Montclair, New Jersey. CW | TW: This episode discusses Russian spies who lived in Montclair, NJ. And it wasn’t for the eclectic cafes or over-priced parking lots. Listener discretion is advised. Sources Tetris Theme: Original Tetris Theme (Tetris Soundtrack) | YT: Marcel S Channel Article: “Espionage Facts” (spymuseum.org) Article: “Diplomatic and Consular Immunity: Guidance for Law Enforcement and Judicial Authorities” (United States Department of State) Article: “Timeline of the Cold War” (trumanlibrary.gov) Article: “The History and Continuing Relevance of Soviet Bloc Illegal Intelligence Operatives” by Kevin Riehle (The Wilson Center) Article: “Ghost Stories: Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Illegals” (FBI.gov) Article: “FBI breaks up alleged Russian spy ring in deep cover” (Chris McGreal, The Guardian) Article: “In Ordinary Lives, U.S. Sees the Work of Russian Agents” (Scott Shane and Charlie Savage, The New York Times) Article: “Khrushchev's great-granddaughter says Russian spy had 'unhappy personality'” (The Telegraph) Article: “Accused Russian Spies Lived Deep Under Cover in Montclair” by Star-Ledger Staff (NJ.com) Article: “Accused Russian Spies Appeared to be a Typical American Family in Montclair” (NJ.com) Article: “Montclair ‘Sleeper Spies’ Were Swapped for Now-Poisoned Russian Ex-Colonel” by Mark S. Porter (NorthJersey.com) Article: LinkedIn Profile for “Cindy Murphy” (a.k.a. Cynthia Murphy) Article: “Richard and Cynthia Murphy: Suburbia’s Spies Next Door” (Toby Harnden, The Telegraph) Article: “Khrushchev’s Great-Granddaughter Says Russian Spy Had ‘Unhappy Personality’” (The Telegraph) Article: “From Russia With Gripes” (Evan Perez and Alkman Granitsas, The Wall Street Journal) Article: “What Happens to the Russian Spies’ Kids?” (The Week) Article: “What Happened to the Kids of Russian Sleeper Agents?” by James Louis Bruno (Medium.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 21 分
  • Strange Stories: Gift-Wrapped Weed

    Strange Stories: Gift-Wrapped Weed
    2024/12/30
    We scanned the bags of 23-year-old, alleged drug trafficker Ceestra Burgess as she traveled with her lover from Fort Lauderdale to St. Croix with approximately 25 lbs of marijuana, vacuum-sealed and wrapped as Christmas gifts. We weed through the details, cut through the smoke, and debunk the skunk in this cannabis-filled caper. CW | TW: This episode discusses gift-wrapped marijuana on Spirit Airlines, no less. Listener discretion is advised. Email: severedpodcast@gmail.com Website: severedpodcast.com Facebook: facebook.com/severedpodcast Instagram: @severed_podcast Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson Logo Art: Drew Hudson Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson Available on RadioGardenState Available on Rogue Media Network Sources Audio: Classic Hold Music sourced from Steve Gharibian (YT Channel) Article: “NJ Woman Had 25 lbs. Of Pot Wrapped as Christmas Gifts on Spirit Flight, Feds Say” by Jeff Goldman (NJ.com) Article: “Behind-the-Scenes Look at TSA Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Operations” by Nikiya Carrero (CBSNews) Article: “Left Holding the Bag: Woman Charged with Drug Trafficking After Companion Flees” by Janeka Simon (VIConsortium.com) Press Release: “New Jersey Woman Charged with Smuggling Narcotics Through Rohlsen Airport” (U.S. Attorney’s Office - District of the Virgin Islands; Justice.gov) Episode Music: Reggae Instrumental Mix - Vol. 1 [Over 1 Hour of Sweet Reggae Music - No Vocals] by Kenny Muziq (YT: KennyMuziq) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 分
  • Strange Stories: New Jersey Drones

    Strange Stories: New Jersey Drones
    2024/12/23
    We timeline and discuss the ongoing “mystery” drones looming over the East Coast, particularly New Jersey. Listeners are welcome to draw their own conclusions based on the facts and FAA regulations that outline drone licensing and operations. CW | TW: This episode discusses the ongoing drone case in NJ and NY. Listener discretion is advised. Email: severedpodcast@gmail.com Website: severedpodcast.com Facebook: facebook.com/severedpodcast Instagram: @severed_podcast Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson Logo Art: Drew Hudson Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson Available on RadioGardenState Available on Rogue Media Network Sources Audio: Unexplained Drones Spotted Over New Jersey for Weeks (CNN) Article: “Mystery Drones in New Jersey, New York: A Timeline of What Officials Have Said” by Calvin Milliner (ABCNews) Morris County Prosecutor’s Office (Original Statement): “Morris Law Enforcement Issues Statement on Recent Drone Activity” (morriscountynj.gov) Article: “N.J. Military Base Had 11 ‘Confirmed’ Mystery Drone Sightings, Army Says” by Tina Kelley (NJ.com) Article: “‘This Has Gone Too Far’: Lawmakers Call on Federal Officials to Look into Mysterious Drone Sightings” (ABC7 Eyewitness News) Article: “Drones Banned for a Month in Parts of Over 2 Dozen N.J. Towns, Cities, FAA Says” by Jeff Goldman (NJ.com) Article: “Mystery Drone Sightings Continue in NJ, Across the U.S. Here’s What We Know” by Mike Catalini (NBC10 Philadelphia) Article: “Two Men Arrested for ‘Hazardous Drone Operation’ Near Boston Airport” by Michelle Stoddart and Matt Foster (ABCNews) Article: “What is a ‘Commercial’ Drone?’” by Scott Howe (CommercialUAVNews.com) Article: “Mysterious Aircraft are Flying Over New Jersey. Here’s What Big Drones Are Made For” by Clare Duffy” (CNN) FAA Regulations: “Recreational Flyers & Community-Based Organizations” (FAA.gov) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 20 分
  • Strange Stories: Eggnog Explosion

    Strange Stories: Eggnog Explosion
    2024/12/16
    We discuss (with minimal egg-aggeration) the curious and combustible case of the eggnog explosion at a Totowa, NJ, pharma lab in August 2014. The blast tore through three stories and blew out the back of the building from a reported mechanical failure. We toast to the lives spared and only minor injuries. CW | TW: This episode discusses a vat of explosive eggnog, and, no, we haven’t drunk too much of the holiday or Christmas spirits. Listener discretion is advised. Email: severedpodcast@gmail.com Website: severedpodcast.com Facebook: facebook.com/severedpodcast Instagram: @severed_podcast Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson Logo Art: Drew Hudson Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson Available on RadioGardenState Available on Rogue Media Network Sources Article (and Audio): “2 Injured After Vate of Eggnog Flavoring Explodes in Totowa, NJ” by Josh Einiger (ABC7NY; Eyewitness News) Article: “N.J. Eggnog Blast Blamed on Mechanical Failure” by Steve Strunsky (NJ.com) Article: “OSHA Fines Mars Wrigley after Workers Fall into Vat of Chocolate” (KNOPNews) Eggnog Recipe: Traditional Eggnog Recipe (AllRecipes.com) YouTube: Farm to Bottle: How Eggnog is Made (Maryland Public TV) Website: PharmaChem Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 分
  • Streaming: 'Twas the Fight Before Christmas (2021)

    Streaming: 'Twas the Fight Before Christmas (2021)
    2024/12/09
    We discuss the ostentatious Christmas display of Jeremy Morris, a.k.a. “Mr. Christmas” or the “Christmas Lawyer” in the documentary, ‘Twas the Fight Before Christmas (2021). He was federally banned from decorating the outside of his home in Idaho and writ large. We consider the way(s) he weaponized his legal acumen against the West Hayden Estates HOA and sub-division overall. The episode concludes with updates about Morris’s petitioning of the U.S. Supreme Court and potential disbarment. CW | TW: This episode discusses This episode discusses alleged religious discrimination and a camel named Dolly. Listener discretion is advised. Email: severedpodcast@gmail.com Website: severedpodcast.com Facebook: facebook.com/severedpodcast Instagram: @severed_podcast Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson Logo Art: Drew Hudson Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson Available on RadioGardenState Available on Rogue Media Network Sources AppleTV+: ‘Twas the Fight Before Christmas (2021) Article: “‘Christmas Lawyer’ Faces Disbarment after Calling Judge ‘Corrupt’ for Banning His Holiday Display, Which Featured a Camel, During HOA Fight” by Richard Pollina (NYP) Supreme Court Petition: Morris v. West Hayden Estates Homeowners Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 16 分
  • Strange Stories: Serial Killer Santa

    Strange Stories: Serial Killer Santa
    2024/12/02
    We discuss the “merry” murderer, Bruce McArthur, as he played Mall Santa for those in Toronto’s Gay Village in 2018. Self-employed landscaper and Old Saint Nick-turned-serial killer disposed of his victims’ skeletal remains in planters around Toronto. Don’t miss the Grinchiest of killers, as the gift of gore keeps on giving. CW | TW: This episode discusses murder and the disposal of human remains. Listener discretion is advised. Email: severedpodcast@gmail.com Website: severedpodcast.com Facebook: facebook.com/severedpodcast Instagram: @severed_podcast Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson Logo Art: Drew Hudson Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson Available on RadioGardenState Available on Rogue Media Network Sources YouTube: How Did Bruce McArthur Become A Mall Santa? (CityNews.ca) YouTube: Sexy - Royalty-Free Song (JuicyFreeMusic) Article: “Toronto Serial Killer Suspect Served as Santa Claus, Mall Says” by Eliott C. McLaughlin (CNN) Article: “Canadian Serial Killer, Who Hid Victims’ Bodies in Planters, Pleads Guilty to Murdering 8 Men” by Harriet Sokmensuer (People.com) Article: “What We Know About The Life of Accused Serial Killer Bruce McArthur” by Kate McGillivray (CBC.ca) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 分
  • Streaming: Murder, Center Stage (2024)

    Streaming: Murder, Center Stage (2024)
    2024/11/25
    We discuss the four-decades-long, unsolved homicide of Sigrid Stevenson, a 25-year-old, graduate student at The College of New Jersey (formerly Trenton State College). We detail the brutality of her sexual assault and crime scene details; we provide updates on the college’s memorial and a Cold Case Squad reinvestigating homicide. CW | TW: This episode discusses sexual assault and murder; this includes graphic details of the crime scene and autopsy. Listener discretion is advised. Email: severedpodcast@gmail.com Website: severedpodcast.com Facebook: facebook.com/severedpodcast Instagram: @severed_podcast Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson Logo Art: Drew Hudson Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson Available on RadioGardenState Available on Rogue Media Network Sources Netflix: Unsolved Mysteries: Murder, Center Stage (Vol 4. E4) Article: “Are You Ready To Solve the Mystery of ‘Murder Center Stage’?” by Roxanne Fequiere (Tudum by Netflix) Article: “TCNJ Pays Tribute to Former Grad Student Whose 1977 Death Remains an ‘Unsolved Mystery’” (TCNJ.edu) Article: “Cold Case Squad Investigating Perplexing 1977 Murder of N.J. Grad Student, Sources Say” by Kevin Shea (NJ.com) Article: “Murdered College Student Sigrid Stevenson Featured on New ‘Unsolved Mysteries’ Episode” by Ilana Keller (APP.com; Asbury Park Press) Article: “Murdered Music Major Haunts College of NJ (Trenton State)” by Mark Sceurman and Mark Moran (WeirdNJ) Archive: “Sigrid Miller Stevenson” (SolveTheCase.org) Article: “Lividity: What Is It, Forensic Application, Pathological Implications, and More” by Alyssa Huant et. al. (Osmosis.org) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 4 分
  • Strange Stories: Wicked Website

    Strange Stories: Wicked Website
    2024/11/18
    We discuss the recent Mattel misprint on Wicked-branded packaging for its line of Glinda and Elphaba dolls. Using a pun-charged and humorous perspective on the adult website, we explore the magical mayhem of a misprint and speculate on whether this was an intentional marketing ploy or poor proofreading. CW | TW: This episode discusses a wicked, wicked misprint by Mattel. Drew had an interesting week of research. There will be talk of a pornographic website and its content. Listener discretion is advised. Email: severedpodcast@gmail.com Website: severedpodcast.com Facebook: facebook.com/severedpodcast Instagram: @severed_podcast Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson Logo Art: Drew Hudson Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson Available on RadioGardenState Available on Rogue Media Network Sources YouTube: Mattel Apologizes for Print Error That Lists Adult Website on Packaging for ‘Wicked’ Doll (KCAL) YouTube: “Funk the Groove” (Del Baldo-Canargiu) - Free Funk Music [No Copyright] (DB Free Music Library) Article: “Mattel Pulls Thousands of ‘Wicked’ Dolls Off Shelves After Printing Adult Web Address on Packaging” by Sarah Whitten (CNBC) Article: “Recalled ‘Wicked’ Movie Dolls Become Instant Collectibles” by Milton Griepp (ICv2) Article: “‘Wicked’ Doll Packaging Misprint Drives 12-Year Surge in Traffic to Porn Site” by Todd Spangler (Variety) Article: “Wicked Dolls Pulled From Shelves for Accidental Porn Link on Packages” by Chris Murphy (Vanity Fair) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 分