Summary
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In this episode of Side Stories, Henry Zebrowski and Ed Larson cover a chaotic mix of bizarre news items, internet updates, and true crime stories with a heavy focus on Halloween incidents. The hosts discuss an open-mic comedian in Austin who wore clown makeup and stabbed two people at a coffee shop, a chilling case in New Mexico where a mother told her ten-year-old son to shoot a neighbor over loud music, and a terrifying incident in Houston where a drunken man dressed in a Dumb and Dumber costume was shot through his apartment door after mixing up his building. Along the way, they touch on director Michael Mann accidentally shooting himself at a gun range, bizarre online memorabilia auctions, and listener mail regarding trivia scene creeps.
- Check local security measures and neighborhood safety programs, as malicious individuals sometimes infiltrate organizations designed to protect vulnerable people. 39:44
- Be cautious when visiting unfamiliar apartment complexes or returning home late on Halloween night, as costume mix-ups can lead to dangerous misunderstandings. 51:28
- Always verify the background and affiliations of public figures or artists before supporting their projects or business ventures. 34:28
Chapters
- 0:00Podcast Intro & Insurance Hook
The hosts begin with a playful ad for Progressive insurance before launching into the episode’s theme.
- 1:05Cannibalism and Side Stories Tease
The hosts tease the episode’s title, hinting at bizarre and macabre side stories to follow.
- 5:55Ed & Marcus Discuss Weight & Health
The hosts reflect on their own weight struggles, childhood experiences, and the cultural pressures surrounding body size.
- 8:00Open Mic Horror: The Clown Killer
The hosts recount a chilling story of an open‑mic comedian who used clown makeup and stabbed staff during a performance.
- 12:00Halloween Shooting in Fairfield, CA
A grim recount of a teenage gunman’s spree at a Spirit Halloween store, highlighting the broader issue of Halloween‑related crimes.
- 14:00New Mexico Mother‑Son Shooting Incident
The episode concludes with a disturbing case where a mother allegedly directed her son to kill a neighbor, underscoring the episode’s focus on violent Halloween crimes.
- 45:36Ad Break: Acorns Investment Promotion
Hosts pitch Acorns, highlighting its low‑cost investing features and bonus offer.
- 51:10Halloween Crimes Intro
Hosts announce the segment on Halloween‑related crimes and set the tone for the stories to follow.
- 52:18New York Apartment Mis‑entry
A host mistakenly enters the wrong apartment in New York, narrowly avoiding a dangerous situation.
- 1:05:29Florida Landlord Shooting Incident
Discussion of a landlord who shot tenants over a dispute about ice cream, highlighting gun violence concerns.
- 1:06:14Plane Crash with Young Pilot
A 20‑year‑old female pilot crashes a private jet, sparking debate over youth flight experience.
- 1:08:57Tour Dates and Show Announcements
Hosts reveal upcoming tour stops, ticket sales, and special guest appearances for the side‑story shows.
Highlights
- 28:07
Vietnam War Archive Auctioninsight
The hosts express disbelief that a 37-volume archive of documents from the 1971 My Lai massacre court-martial of Colonel Owen Henderson is currently being sold privately for $280,000 instead of residing in a museum.
- 29:53
Arsonist Competency Rulingdata
Christopher Peden, a man who famously cut off his own penis and poured gasoline on it in a bizarre attempt to commit arson, has officially been ruled competent to stand trial.
- 37:24
Austin Coffee Shop Stabbingstory
An open-mic performer who regularly wore clown makeup and went by the name Asher Blackstone was arrested for aggravated assault after stabbing a security guard and an employee at an Austin coffee shop.
- 51:28
Costume Confusion Shootingstory
A man in Houston dressed in the orange suit from Dumb and Dumber was shot in the chest through a door after frantically banging on an apartment while drunk, having mistaken the residence for his own.
- 59:57
Michael Mann Gun Range Accidentstory
Renowned 83-year-old filmmaker Michael Mann sustained a superficial leg injury after accidentally shooting himself while attempting to holster his firearm quickly at a shooting range.
- 1:04:20
Batman Sequel Leakinsight
A behind-the-scenes photograph of Heidi Klum's Halloween costume preparation accidentally leaked a wall of prosthetics in the background, seemingly revealing villains and plot elements for the upcoming Batman sequel.
Quotes
“You have to understand that open micers are a specific batch of unpredictable human beings.”
Henry Zebrowski · 37:02 “And so he, he was, uh, dressed up as a clown.”
Henry Zebrowski · 38:05 “The agent intervenes in under 30 seconds, speaking through the camera to stop an intruder in their tracks.”
Henry Zebrowski · 24:30 “The mom went over there and he's like, hey, can you turn the music down?”
Unnamed speaker · 45:00 “And he was like, I guess rude to her.”
Unnamed speaker · 45:07 “He killed the seventeen year old. And, uh, and so now, but then because of what happened, they locked up the mom.”
Unnamed speaker · 45:26 “And investing can feel the same way. The hardest part of investing? Starting, just like taking care of your feet.”
Henry Zebrowski · 47:08 “Robert Kessler, he's in Hillsborough County. You love it over there.”
Unnamed speaker · 56:27
Sponsored segments
- Acorns 47:16–48:29
- BetterHelp 48:34–50:02
- Chime 50:07–51:03
- Patreon 1:12:24–1:12:33
- Atlantic Union Bank 1:13:36–1:14:03
- Angie.com 1:14:21–1:14:34
About this episode
Henry & Eddie bring you this week's weirdest stories and true crime news, starting with more listener tales from the dark side of bar trivia, an update on the would-be penis arsonist, a clown-faced attacker accused of stabbing two employees at an Austin coffee shop, a Halloween partygoer in a Dumb and Dumber tux shot after knocking on the wrong door, a Florida murder defendant willing to plead guilty for a Philly cheesesteak, Michael Mann accidentally shoots himself in the leg, the boys clash over sandwich toppings, and MORE!
Transcript
14,763 words · 6 speakers
Speaker names marked are inferred from speaking time and the show’s known hosts — they are not voice-verified.
Topics
- SimpliSafe
- Cleveland
- Texas
- Florida
- New York
- Progressive
- Dune
- Portland
- Iowa City
- St. Louis
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