How It All Went South

How It All Went South

Sean Kipe and Jason Hoch have been making podcasts together for a while now and decided to make ‘How It All Went South’ because they realized they had collected so many stories between them over the years. They've worked together on some of the most popular and beloved podcasts out there - In the Red Clay, Fox Hunter, In the Land of Lies, and Drowning Creek. Along the way, Sean and Jason would call each other constantly, always wanting to share even crazier and more wild stories…and they wanted to make them all… but, they got busy, and these take a really long time to make into a 10-episode series. What do Sean and Jason talk about on How It All Went South? How about renting a hitman (from a man named Guido), 1930s gangsters, runaway brides, lottery winners with totally bad luck, an eye drop killer, duck sauce killer, memory card killer, and unsolved cases. They talk about psychics, body builders, shootouts, trailer park massacres and SOOOO much more. And it ain’t a podcast about stories set in the South, y’all. It’s anywhere a crazy story happened… Sean and Jason talk about Alaska. Because, well, Sean is obsessed with Alaska. Join us every week twice a week for How It All Went South. Find us on YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok, and of course, wherever you listen to podcasts.

Episodes

June 9, 2025 54 mins
In this week's episode, Sean discusses a cold case that was solved by a Tennessee high school class. Jason ventures to the far reaches of the Pacific Ocean to discover the story of a remarkable rescue on the tiniest of deserted islands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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In this week's episode, Sean discusses the death of wrestler Bruiser Brody. Jason talks about the dangers of quicksand and a surprising death in Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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In this week's episode, Jason discusses Project Starlight, a CIA project that brought in psychics in response to Soviet mind-control experiments. Along the way, they tried to solve a true crime case. But did they succeed? Sean breaks down a 2020 case of a date that ended up causing one of the largest California wildfires at the time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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In this week's episode, Sean delves into the harrowing case of Jocelyn Smith, a six-year-old girl who went missing in South Africa, and the subsequent conviction of her mother, Kelly Smith, for kidnapping and trafficking. The discussion explores the societal implications of such cases, the role of traditional healers, and the broader issue of human trafficking, emphasizing the emotional and community impact of child abduction. ...
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In this week's episode, Jason discusses the case of Lucy Mae Johnson, a 95-year old grandmother who died in 2023, but was not at her own funeral. Sean digs into the still-unsolved Keddie Murders from 1981. Follow us on all the socials: Instagram: @howitallwentsouth TikTok: @howitallwentsouth YouTube: @howitallwentsouthpodcast Follow Sean Kipe: Instagram: @seankipeofficial Follow Jason Hoch: Instagram: @starexplorer ...
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In this week's episode, Sean gives an update on the Victoria Goodwin 'Ghost Hunters' case. Jason discusses the incredible story of Erden Eruc, a man who circumnavigated the globe in the craziest way possible. Follow us on all the socials: Instagram: @howitallwentsouth TikTok: @howitallwentsouth YouTube: @howitallwentsouthpodcast And... get merch at Printify! Follow Sean Kipe: Instagram: @seankipeofficial Follow Jas...
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Jason discusses Lois Gibson, world record holder known for her incredible sketches used to try and solve thousands of cases. Sean discusses the Angie Solomon murder-for-hire case in Franklin, TN. Follow us on all the socials: Instagram: @howitallwentsouth TikTok: @howitallwentsouth YouTube: @howitallwentsouthpodcast And... get merch at Printify! Follow Sean Kipe: Instagram: @seankipeofficial Follow Jason Hoch: Instagram: @st...
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In this week's episode, Sean discusses the case of Mark Twitchell, the 'Dexter Killer' and Jason dives into the story of Tatsuya Ichihashi, a man on the run for over 2 years following the murder of Lindsay Hawker. Follow us on all the socials: Instagram: @howitallwentsouth TikTok: @howitallwentsouth YouTube: @howitallwentsouthpodcast And... get merch at Printify! Follow Sean Kipe: Instagram: @seankipeofficial Follow Jason Hoch:...
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Jason discusses the shocking events that Paul Templer faced while in Zimbabwe when he came face to face with a rogue male hippo. Sean discusses a recent criminal case that was 'solved' by social media. But there's more to the story here than maybe what you've read. Follow us on all the socials: Instagram: @howitallwentsouth TikTok: @howitallwentsouth YouTube: @howitallwentsouthpodcast And... get merch at Printify! Follow Sean ...
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In the sweltering summer of 1989, Patricia Stallings cradled her three-month-old son, Ryan, as she and her husband David rushed to a St. Louis hospital. Little did they know that this frantic trip would be the beginning of a harrowing journey through a labyrinth of medical misdiagnosis, legal missteps, and a mother’s worst nightmare. Follow us on all the socials: Instagram: @howitallwentsouth TikTok: @howitallwentsouth YouTube: @h...
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In this week's episode, Sean talks about a Chinese scheme where multiple hitmen kept passing the buck to someone else to do the job. Jason discusses the fascinating world of fingerprint mutilation and how even famous gangsters have tried to use it as a technique to get away with their crimes. Follow us on all the socials: Instagram: @howitallwentsouth TikTok: @howitallwentsouth YouTube: @howitallwentsouthpodcast And... get merch...
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By some crazy coincidence, both Sean and Jason talk about incidents in the air. Sean talks about how a man in Seattle stole a plane and went for a joyride before meeting his untimely death while Jason discusses a prison breakout from the 80s that is the most romantic gesture ever involving Nadine and Michel Vaujour. Follow us on all the socials: Instagram: @howitallwentsouth TikTok: @howitallwentsouth YouTube: @howitallwentsouthp...
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The Barbara Mackle case involved the 1968 kidnapping of 20-year-old Barbara Mackle, who was abducted from a motel in Decatur, Georgia. Her kidnappers buried her alive in a specially constructed box, demanding a ransom from her wealthy family. After 83 hours, she was rescued by the FBI. Follow us on all the socials: Instagram: @howitallwentsouth TikTok: @howitallwentsouth YouTube: @howitallwentsouthpodcast And... get merch at Prin...
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Sean uncovers a ghostly coincidence in the breaking news case about a potential hit of a Ghost Adventures cast member.... ordered by his wife. Jason discusses the shocking 1993 case of James R Scott and how a levee breaking on the Mississippi River sent him to prison for over 30 years. Follow us on all the socials: Instagram: @howitallwentsouth TikTok: @howitallwentsouth YouTube: @howitallwentsouthpodcast And... get merch at Pri...
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March 18, 2025 42 mins
On February 28, 1997, two heavily armed bank robbers engaged in a fierce confrontation with the LAPD in broad daylight in the streets of North Hollywood, CA. It is one of the most intense and pivotal gun battles in U.S. police history – and will forever be known as The North Hollywood shootout. Follow us on all the socials: Instagram: @howitallwentsouth TikTok: @howitallwentsouth YouTube: @howitallwentsouthpodcast And... get merc...
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Sean allows A.I. to take over his life, falling for the tech hacker that grabbed millions from Facebook and Google. Jason discusses a breaking case of an 80-year old female victim found near the river's edge in Oregon... in a suitcase. Follow us on all the socials: Instagram: @howitallwentsouth TikTok: @howitallwentsouth YouTube: @howitallwentsouthpodcast And... get merch at Printify! Follow Sean Kipe: Instagram: @seankipeoffic...
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While on trial for rape, Brian Nichols overpowered a deputy, stole her gun, and embarked on a deadly rampage. He murdered Judge Rowland Barnes, court reporter Julie Ann Brandau, and Sheriff's Deputy Hoyt Teasley within the courthouse. A massive manhunt for Nichols ensued, causing panic and fear across the Atlanta area. Follow us on all the socials: Instagram: @howitallwentsouth TikTok: @howitallwentsouth YouTube: @howitallwe...
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In this week's episode, Jason discusses the use of so-real-you-can't-believe-it masks that'll make you take a second glance at a suspicious person. Sean discusses the news of a cold case from 1977 set in Hawaii that may have finally been resolved. Follow us on all the socials: Instagram: @howitallwentsouth TikTok: @howitallwentsouth YouTube: @howitallwentsouthpodcast And... get merch at Printify! Follow Sean Kipe: Instagram: @s...
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March 3, 2025 48 mins
Christopher Knight, known as the "North Pond Hermit," lived a solitary existence in the Maine wilderness for 27 years, from 1986 to 2013. He survived by stealing supplies from nearby cabins, committing hundreds of burglaries. Knight's secluded life ended when he was apprehended in 2013. His story gained widespread attention due to the extreme length of his isolation and the methods he used to survive, raising questions about solitu...
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March 3, 2025 21 mins
If you enjoy How It All Went South, try Slaycation—a darkly comedic podcast exploring murders, mysterious deaths, and disappearances that happen while you’re on vacation. Hosted by a social worker turned true crime enthusiast, her comedy screenwriter husband, and their Emmy-nominated TV producer friend, this gripping series will have you laughing, gasping, and saying “WTF?” as you dive into bizarre slaycations. Listen on Apple: ht...
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