Best Misery Machine Podcasts (2025)

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The Case of Emily Pike 34:54

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1h ago34:54

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This week, Drewby and Yergy head down to the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona to discuss the case of Emily Pike, a 14-year-old girl who was living in a group home in Mesa. However, on the evening of n January 27th, 2025, dressed in a pink and gray shirt, Emily left the group home on foot. She was never seen alive again. On Valentine’s day 2…

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IGN UK Podcast 803: There's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow 1:00:06

4d ago1:00:06

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Coming to you live from an Orlando hotel room, it's the IGN UK Podcast featuring Simon Cardy, Matt Purslow, and Jesse Gomez. It's time to talk about that new Witcher 4 tech demo, what it's like to pilot the Millennium Falcon, and the most eye-catching trailers from this week's State of Play, including 007 First Light. Learn more about your ad choic…

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The Case of Gavin Peterson 39:44

4d ago39:44

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This week, Drewby and Yergy head to Utah to discuss the case of Gavin Peterson, a 12-year-old boy who was murdered at the hands of his father, stepmother, and adult brother. Gavin was locked in a room without bedding or blankets, and monitored with multiple CCTV cameras. While the other siblings had carpeted floors, Gavin’s room had painted plywood…

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The Case of Caterina Whitten 23:03

7d ago23:03

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This week, Drewby and Yergy head to the Ozarks to discuss the case of Caterina Whitten, a 29-year-old woman living with Fraser syndrome, which left her blind. Caterina's father, David Whitten, adopted her from Russia as a child. He and his late wife adopted 6 disabled children and adults with an array of special needs over the years. However, when …

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Bringing Our A-Game 45:10

8d ago45:10

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The PowerTrip brought their A-Game to the NBA Playoff analysis this year, and we have a montage to prove it. And apparently Lou plowed everyone in the Old West. An instant classic.By PowerTripBets PowerTripQuotes

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IGN UK Podcast 802: What is Nintendo’s Biggest Series? 1:21:47

10d ago1:21:47

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Cardy, Matt, and Wes have come together ahead of the Switch 2 launch to take a look at some of Nintendo’s biggest game series and decide which should be ranked highest. Before that, though, there’s a bit of crisps and chocolate chat, so don’t worry too much if you aren’t into Mario and Zelda and all that stuff. Remember to send us your thoughts abo…

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The Case of Felecia Williams 25:30

11d ago25:30

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This week, Drewby and Yergy head down to Tampa, Florida, to discuss the case of 9-year-old Felecia Nicole Williams. Felecia was a beautiful little girl who had her whole life ahead of her. Nicknamed "Sugar Plum," Felecia was a third grader at Edison Elementary School, an active member of Zion Temple Holiness Church (where she sang in the choir), an…

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The Minnesota Misery Selection Show 1:24:32

11d ago1:24:32

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We put the 48 most miserable Minnesota sports moments of the last 34 years into 4 regions and discuss which are truly the worst of the worst. Don't listen alone.By PowerTripBets PowerTripQuotes

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The Case of Joshlin Smith 27:45

13d ago27:45

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This week, Drewby and Yergy head to South Africa to discuss the case of Joshlin Smith, a beautiful little girl who live with her mother and siblings in a small one room shack in the village of Middelpos. But when Joshlin went missing on February 19th, 2024, her community was in shock and went out looking for her. But when rumor spread that her moth…

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The Case of Kei'Mani Latigue 40:22

16d ago40:22

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This week, Drewby and Yergy travel over to the Buckeye State to discuss the case of 14-year-old Kei'Mani Latigue, a beautiful little girl who mysteriously vanished from her grandmother's Toledo home. After her body was recovered from the second floor of an old, burnt out house, police zeroed in on one suspect... Her father, Darnell “Ogletree” Jones…

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IGN UK Podcast 801: Death Row Meal Deal 1:29:49

17d ago1:29:49

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Cardy and Wes are here to welcome another new voice to the IGN UK Podcast as Tom Phillips joins us to share his very own crisp and gravedigging-adjacent stories. Oh, and we also took about a ton of new games and film stuff, like the Elden Ring movie, Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, and FBC: Firebreak. But it is mainly a food-based episode.…

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The Case of Wadee Alfayoumi 20:40

20d ago20:40

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This week, Drewby and Yergy head to the Chicago, Illinois suburb of Plainfield to discuss the case of 6-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi, a sweet and innocent little boy who was stabbed 26 times by his landlord, 71-year-old Joseph Czuba. When asked why he did it, Joseph told police that he thought the kindergartener was going to "do jihad" on him. Support …

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Josephine the Stink Ink 43:39

23d ago43:39

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We learned lots about Barreiro, Cory, Pat Proft and the MyPillow guy this week. And one of our listeners gets a shoutout on the PowerTrip.By PowerTripBets PowerTripQuotes

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IGN UK Podcast 800: The Gravedigger Special 1:09:22

25d ago1:09:22

1:09:22

Cardy and Dale are here for the moment the whole planet has been waiting for: The IGN UK Podcast Gravedigger Special. There are stories about slippery soil, tales of toddlers being where they shouldn’t, and some gnarly body part details, too. It really is a questionable hour of all of our lives. Remember to send us your thoughts about all the new g…

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The Case of Robert Beckowitz 25:13

26d ago25:13

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This week, Drewby and Yergy travel back in time to 1982 Detroit to discuss two separate cases that rocked Motor City... Two cases with eerie similarities that happened just a month apart. However, it's the second case that sadly made headlines... but not for the reasons that it should have. It's a story drugs, betrayal, and a man named Robert who i…

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The Case of Gemma Hayter 20:57

28d ago20:57

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This week, Drewby and Yergy head back over across the pond to Ramsey, UK, to discuss the case of Gemma Hayter, a 27-year-old disabled woman who was essentially let down by the powers that be. As such, poor Gemma ended up running with the wrong crowd... a crowd that didn't have her best interests at heart. After an evening at the pub, Gemma's "frien…

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IGN UK Podcast 799: Doom: The Dark Ages is Better Than Chocolate Coated Custard Creams 1:16:20

1M ago1:16:20

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Cardy, Matt, and Dale have all been playing Doom: The Dark Ages and enjoying slicing demons in half with its buzzsaw of a shield. They also react to the new GTA 6 trailer and bring their latest theories to the table, as well as shouting out the snackable silliness of Promise Mascot Agency, the surrealism of The Rehearsal, slickness of Andor, and br…

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The Case of Heather Baynard 21:48

1M ago21:48

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This week, Drewby and Yergy head to South Carolina to discuss the sad case of Heather Baynard, a 14-year-old girl living with spastic quadriplegia, a form of cerebral palsy. Due to her condition, her 21-year-old brother, Edward, became her State sponsored caretaker. But due to the pandemic, no one actually stopped into the Baynard home to make sure…

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The Case of Na'Ziyah Harris 29:17

1M ago29:17

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This week, Drewby and Yergy head back over to Detroit to discuss a case that's been heavily requested here in 2025, and that's the case of 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris. Na'Ziyah was a beautiful little girl who was failed by quite literally all of the adults in her life. This led her directly into the path of Jarvis Butts, a 42-year-old known child p…

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Gene Gene The Dancing Machine 46:33

1M ago46:33

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The Kentucky Derby, Gene Gene The Dancing Machine, Gorilla Lips, The Little Mermaid, and the emptiness that is Target Field. What more could you want from the most accurate podcast on the NFL Draft?By PowerTripBets PowerTripQuotes

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IGN UK Podcast 798: GTA 6 Delayed, Thunderbolts* and Emma is Leaving Us! 1:12:51

1M ago1:12:51

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Mat and Matt saw Marvel’s Thunderbolts*, talk the GTA 6 delay, and we say goodbye to our dear friend Emma. Remember to send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, films you're enjoying or looking forward to: [email protected]. IGN UK Podcast is a part of the Geek Media Podcast Network, an IGN Entertainment Brand. Visit Geek.com fo…

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The Case of Canny Ong 19:25

1M ago19:25

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This week, Drewby and Yergy head to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to discuss the case of Canny Ong, a beautiful young woman who returned to her home country with her husband, Brandon, after her father was seeking treatment for cancer. But what should have been a a trip filled with memories of family and friends quickly turned into a case of mistaken iden…

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The Case of Massail and Mirena Vega 28:16

1M ago28:16

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This week, Drewby and Yergy head down to Texas to discuss the case of Massail and Mirena Vega, two twin baby girls who never had a chance. The twins' great aunt, Sarah Calderon, sat down with us to talk about her great nieces, the dysfunctional families they were born into, and her mission to make sure these two baby girls are never forgotten. Supp…

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IGN UK Podcast 797: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Bangs 1:24:22

2M ago1:24:22

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Cardy and Matt have been playing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a stunning new RPG that you should definitely play. They’re joined by Jesse who shares his love for Oblivion, before all discussing Sinners, which is the running for best film of the year so far. Remember to send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, films you're enjoying o…

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The Case of Austin Harrouff 36:27

2M ago36:27

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This week, Drewby and Yergy head down to Florida to discuss the case of Austin Harrouff - a troubled young man who had a serious break from reality. Unfortunately, his struggles with his mental health had dire consequences for a retired couple who just wanted to hang out in this garage and have a few drinks with friends... Support Our Patreon: http…

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The Case of Axel Rudakubana 36:59

2M ago36:59

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This week, Drewby and Yergy head back across the pond to the coastal village of Banks to discuss the case of Axel Rudakubana, a teenage boy who went on a stabbing spree at a local Taylor Swift dance class. In the wake of the attack, three little girls were killed: Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe, and Alice da Silva Aguiar. In addition, riots popped …

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Hey Rubes, It's Muss 57:13

2M ago57:13

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We got marooned and decided to match up Gilligan's Island characters with members of the PowerTrip cast. See whether you prefer Ginger or Mary Ann. And we host the 3rd Annual Bets and Quotes Mock Draft.By PowerTripBets PowerTripQuotes

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IGN UK Podcast 796: We Got Our Fingers on the Switch 2 1:03:21

2M ago1:03:21

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Cardy and Matt have got their hands on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, as well as a few of its biggest games. Stay tuned for their thoughts on Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, Metroid Prime 4, and many more. Remember to send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, films you're enjoying or looking forward to: [email protected]…

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The Case of Margaret Douglas 20:38

2M ago20:38

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This week, Drewby and Yergy head back to Ohio to discuss the case of 98-year-old Margaret Douglas, a widow who was still living independently in the home she shared with her late husband for decades. That was until a deranged teenager named Gavon Ramsay broke into her house to videotape her while she slept for "cheap thrills." But when she awoke, G…

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The Case of Heaven Awot 25:35

2M ago25:35

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This week, Drewby and Yergy head to Ethiopia to discuss the horrific case of Heaven Awot, a 7-year-old girl that was sexually assaulted so severely that her spine was visible from outside of her body. In addition, we discuss TikTok's war on Heaven, her mother, and anyone who wanted justice for this little girl - as well as the disgusting "crimes of…

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IGN UK Podcast 795: What Flavour are Nintendo and Mr Pringle Hiding? 1:11:12

2M ago1:11:12

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Cardy, Matt, and Dale are here for a spoiler-free chat about the upcoming The Last of Us season two, preview Doom The Dark Ages, and let you know why Blue Prince is the most exciting game of the year so far. Remember to send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, films you're enjoying or looking forward to: [email protected]. IGN …

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The Case of LaTania Carwell 20:40

2M ago20:40

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This week, Drewby and Yergy head to Augusta, Georgia, to discuss the case of 16-year-old LaTania Janell Carwell - a beautiful young lady who had her whole life ahead of her. That was until her mother, Tanya, married a violent felon that she'd been corresponding with while he was still behind bars. LaTania should have been celebrating her sweet 16, …

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The Case of Kamryn Schlitter and TJ Wright 25:06

2M ago25:06

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This week, Drewby and Yergy discuss two heartbreaking tragedies that took place over 1,200 miles apart… The similarities are shocking… And while these two cases aren’t directly connected, it highlights two different, but critical, ways we’ve seen CPS fail children: Not taking reports of harm seriously from witnesses, and not doing proper due dilige…

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Pop Goes The World 43:32

2M ago43:32

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It's Popover Fanline this week as Smitty breaks down the battle between McCormick's and Mrs. Oom's popovers. We also update the Cor vs. 4, baseball over/unders, and Hawk sweeps the Quotes of the Week.By PowerTripBets PowerTripQuotes

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IGN UK Podcast 794: Switch 2 Bananza 57:57

2M ago57:57

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Cardy, Mat, and Jesse are here to talk about their highlights from the big Nintendo Switch 2 reveal. There’s Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and The Duskbloods to go into depth about, as well as the console itself. Plus, a little bonus chat about A Minecraft Movie. Remember to send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, films yo…

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The Case of Aniya Day Garrett 22:55

2M ago22:55

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This week, Drewby and Yergy head to Euclid, Ohio, to discuss the case of 4-year-old Aniya Day Garrett, whose cries for help fell on deaf ears. Nobody... Not teachers, not police, not even CPS took this little girl’s cries for help seriously. Even after she reached out to her father for help, the powers that be didn't take him seriously either. In t…

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The Case of Kinsleigh Welty 22:58

2M ago22:58

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This week, Drewby and Yergy head back to Indianapolis to discuss the case of Kinsleigh Welty, a 5-year-old girl who was starved and locked away in a waste filled closet, only to die at the hands of those who were supposed to protect her. Even worse? Several adults, both inside and outside of the home knew what was going on, and no one stepped in to…

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IGN UK Podcast 793: Atom’s Fall and Apple’s Rise 1:07:38

2M ago1:07:38

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Cardy and Matt lead a two-man podcast into the weird and wonderful worlds of Atomfall and inZOI this week. As well as discussing this week’s biggest new games, there’s chat about new Seth Rogen comedy show The Studio, and Apple’s big ol’ mystery box as Severance season two spoilers are unraveled. Remember to send us your thoughts about all the new …

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The Case of Finley Boden 15:18

2M ago15:18

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This week, Drewby and Yergy head to Derbyshire to discuss the case of Finley Boden, a 10-month-old baby boy who was doomed from the very beginning. Finley was taken away from his parents, Stephen Boden and Shannon Marsden, at birth... only to be returned to their care in the fall of 2020. Baby Finley should have been enjoying his very first Christm…

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The Case of Miya Rudd 26:51

3M ago26:51

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This week, Drewby and Yergy head to Kentucky to discuss the case of Miya Rudd - a beautiful baby girl who was essentially born into a family of lowlife petty criminals. After her parents, Tesla Tucker and Cage Rudd, allow their buddy, Brodie Payne, to run a meth operation out of the family home, it's discovered that little Miya was nowhere to be fo…

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IGN UK Podcast 792: A Big Assassin's Creed Shadows Review Chat 1:05:09

3M ago1:05:09

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Cardy, Dale, and Matt have all been playing Assassin’s Creed Shadows so delve deep into Ubisoft’s latest stealth-action open world adventure to discuss all things samurai and shinobi. Following that, there’s briefly time to tell everyone why they should be watching Netflix’s Adolescence, one of the year’s standout pieces of TV. Remember to send us …

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The Case of Dr. Priyanka Reddy AKA The Hyderabad Nirbhaya 23:28

3M ago23:28

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This week, Drewby and Yergy head to Hyderabad, India, to discuss the case of Dr. Priyanka Reddy, otherwise known as "Disha" and "Hyderabad Nirbhaya" in the media. Dr. Reddy was a veterinarian living in the southern Indiana city, who met a brutal fate on November 27th, 2019. After leaving her scooter at a toll plaza and taking a taxi into the city, …

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The Case of Taylen Mosley 36:29

3M ago36:29

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This week, Drewby and Yergy head to St. Petersburg, Florida, to discuss the case of Taylen Mosley and his mother, Pashun Jeffery. After some sort of dispute after his 21st birthday party, Taylen's father, Thomas, stabbed Pashun in excess of 100 time in her back and head, leaving her to die in her apartment. Taylen, however, was nowhere to be found.…

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Leaving A Taste In Your Mouth 1:00:05

3M ago1:00:05

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Whether it's Popovers, Pies, Bukcake or Aaron Rodgers, this episode will definitely leave you with some kind of taste in your mouth.By PowerTripBets PowerTripQuotes

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IGN UK Podcast 791: Oh, Mickey 17, You're So Fine 1:00:37

3M ago1:00:37

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Cardy, Matt, and Mat have all seen Bong Joon Ho’s latest sci-fi satire, Mickey 17, and so will tell you if they liked it or not. There’s also time for a preview of MercurySteam’s new action blacksmithing game, Blades of Fire, and some updated thoughts on animated superhero show, Invincible. Oh, and probably far too long spent talking about meal dea…

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The Case of the Barrass Family 29:42

3M ago29:42

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This week, Drewby and Yergy head back over to the other side of The Pond to discuss the case of the Barrass Family. When mother, Sarah, become paranoid that social services are catching onto the fact that the father of her children is none other than her half-brother, Brandon Machin, the disgusting couple hatch a deadly plot to avoid the consequenc…

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The Case of the Criado Family Massacre 24:45

3M ago24:45

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This week, Drewby and Yergy head west to Medford, Oregon to discuss the case of the Criado family. This story draws a lot of parallels to many other family annihilator cases we've seen where Dad is the assailant... He begins to lose control, snaps, and murders his entire family. We saw this most recently with Rowan Baxter, who murdered his estrange…

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The Case of Skylar Gardner 27:10

3M ago27:10

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This week, Drewby and Yergy discuss the tragic case of Skylar Gardner, an adorable toddler who lived in Indiana with her older brother and her mother, Chantell, who cared more about her rap career than for being a mom. Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachine PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/themiserymachine Join Our Facebook Grou…

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IGN UK Podcast 790: Split (Fiction) the Atom (Fall) 1:06:34

3M ago1:06:34

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Does Split Fiction live up to the co-op heights of It Takes Two? Cardy, Dale, and Jesse are here to tell you all about Hazelight’s latest. They then take a trip through the post-apocalyptic countryside of Britain, thanks to Atomfall. That’s all before a severe change of pace as season eight of Love is Blind reaches its conclusion. It’s all thrillin…

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The Case of Mia McQuillin 21:03

3M ago21:03

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This week, Drewby and Yergy head to Paris, France, to discuss the case of Mia McQuillin, an American teen who was harboring a secret... After embarking on a high end gap year program that was supposed to take her around the world, Mia gave birth in a Paris hotel room. Rather than seeking help, Mia did the unthinkable... She threw her newborn baby b…