That's So Fcked Up
That's So Fcked Up is a true crime lite podcast primarily about cults, but also murder and other generally awful things. TSFU brings you enthralling stories while looking at what causes them to happen. Join host Ashley Love Richards as she and her various co-hosts discuss what inspires people to do the awful things that they do. Nature? Nurture? Society? Let's investigate from our couches together!
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July 26, 2024 • 45 mins
Today Fallon tells Ash about the disturbing world of Ezra Miller, the once-celebrated actor now known for a series of grotesque controversies. Fallon covers Ezra's erratic behavior, public antics, allegations of trafficking and sexual abuse; grooming and cults, and generally abhorrent personal conduct. The gals also discuss how Ezra's introduction to Hollyweird at a young age could have affected this, and the "toddler to train wrec...
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July 25, 2024 • 61 mins
For our big finale on 2024's Shark Month, we reach back into the 2021 vaults and bring you a Patreon exclusive. This week Ash and Cam tell you about The Worst Shark Attack In History. This is a big one guys!
The sinking of the USS Indianapolis on July 30, 1945, is still the U.S. Navy's greatest loss of life at sea. Roughly 300 men went down with the ship and the other 900 were left to survive adrift in the open, shark infested, Phil...
The sinking of the USS Indianapolis on July 30, 1945, is still the U.S. Navy's greatest loss of life at sea. Roughly 300 men went down with the ship and the other 900 were left to survive adrift in the open, shark infested, Phil...
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July 22, 2024 • 73 mins
We have covered many aspects of Amish life, but in today's episode of TSFU Interviews, Fallon gets an insider perspective from Mary Byler, Amish abuse survivor and CEO and founder of The Misfit Amish, LLC, a group that works to "bridge the gaps between English and Amish culture." Mary is also the author of "Reflections and Memories of An Amish Misfit: "My therapist says that's not true, but I digress". AND, as if that wasn't enough...
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July 19, 2024 • 67 mins
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Today Ash tells Fallon all about the Netflix documentary "Tell Them You Love Me." If you haven't seen it yet, the documentary tells the controversial story of Anna Stubblefield, a white university professor, and Derrick Johnson, a disabled, non-verbal black man with cerebral palsy. Anna claims she was able to unlock Derrick and help hi...
Today Ash tells Fallon all about the Netflix documentary "Tell Them You Love Me." If you haven't seen it yet, the documentary tells the controversial story of Anna Stubblefield, a white university professor, and Derrick Johnson, a disabled, non-verbal black man with cerebral palsy. Anna claims she was able to unlock Derrick and help hi...
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July 18, 2024 • 57 mins
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Happy Shark Week! This week Ash and former co-host Michelle talk about two poor souls, Tom and Eileen Lonergan, who were forgotten at sea while scuba diving!
Michelle tells Ash about the true story behind the movie Open Water. Tom and Eileen were two young and in love, recent Peace Corps workers, who were just married on their way to ...
Happy Shark Week! This week Ash and former co-host Michelle talk about two poor souls, Tom and Eileen Lonergan, who were forgotten at sea while scuba diving!
Michelle tells Ash about the true story behind the movie Open Water. Tom and Eileen were two young and in love, recent Peace Corps workers, who were just married on their way to ...
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July 14, 2024 • 57 mins
IT'S SHARK MONTH!! This week Ash and former co-host Michelle talk about the scariest shark attacks that Ashley has ever heard of!
Ash tells the story of the 1982 sinking of the Trashman Yacht. As five people headed from Maine to Florida through "hurricane alley", they suddenly got hit by a huge storm. They were stuck at sea for days, with no supplies, surrounded by hundreds of hungry and aggressive tiger sharks. Only two of them mad...
Ash tells the story of the 1982 sinking of the Trashman Yacht. As five people headed from Maine to Florida through "hurricane alley", they suddenly got hit by a huge storm. They were stuck at sea for days, with no supplies, surrounded by hundreds of hungry and aggressive tiger sharks. Only two of them mad...
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July 12, 2024 • 58 mins
It's time for a missing persons case! Ash gets the lowdown on the mysterious 2006 disappearance of Brian Shaffer. Brian was a second-year med student at Ohio State University. One night he walked out of a bar and was never seen again - just poof into thin air. 18 years later this case remains unsolved.
At the time of his disappearance, Brian was 6 feet 2, around 165 pounds, and had brown hair and hazel eyes. He had a Pearl Jam tatto...
At the time of his disappearance, Brian was 6 feet 2, around 165 pounds, and had brown hair and hazel eyes. He had a Pearl Jam tatto...
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July 9, 2024 • 51 mins
We're so excited to announce our new segment, a continuation of Ash and Michelle Do the Bible- Ash Learns the Bible! Ash still knows very little about this giant, mystical, and frankly pretty terrifying book... So we're all coming from very different view points! Make sure to listen to these eps first:
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June 28, 2024 • 63 mins
"That 90's Show" S2 is premiering this week on Netflix! Booo! Before you watch it, the gals figured they should let you know, in their opinions, why you shouldn't.
Ash and Fallon are spilling the tea on all the behind-the-scenes drama from the cast of "That '70s Show". Danny Masterson, a hardcore Scientologist, recruited many co-stars into the "church", creating some seriously culty vibes on set. Scandals of underage relationships, ...
Ash and Fallon are spilling the tea on all the behind-the-scenes drama from the cast of "That '70s Show". Danny Masterson, a hardcore Scientologist, recruited many co-stars into the "church", creating some seriously culty vibes on set. Scandals of underage relationships, ...
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June 26, 2024 • 83 mins
This episode originally aired in January 2021 and was episode 38! Awww baby TSFU!
Ashley and Cam talk about the dark underbelly of Competitive Endurance Tickling. Jeepers Creepers!
In this week's episode, Ashley goes over the origins of Competitive Endurance Tickling, the woman who started it, and the events leading up to the making of Tickled, a critically acclaimed documentary by David Farrier and Dylan Reeve that aired on HBO in...
Ashley and Cam talk about the dark underbelly of Competitive Endurance Tickling. Jeepers Creepers!
In this week's episode, Ashley goes over the origins of Competitive Endurance Tickling, the woman who started it, and the events leading up to the making of Tickled, a critically acclaimed documentary by David Farrier and Dylan Reeve that aired on HBO in...
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June 24, 2024 • 60 mins
Today on TSFU Presents, Ash is joined by stopculting, one of the archival consultants on Netflix's "Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult"! SC has been investigating and reporting on 7M, Shekinah and Robert Shinn for the last three years!
They dive into the Krump dance scene, focusing on Tight Eyez, a pioneer of the style, and his entanglement with Shekinah and other Christian cults. Ash explains the origins of Krump and its co...
They dive into the Krump dance scene, focusing on Tight Eyez, a pioneer of the style, and his entanglement with Shekinah and other Christian cults. Ash explains the origins of Krump and its co...
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June 21, 2024 • 78 mins
In recognition of Juneteenth, we are re-releasing this moving episode from 2020 where Ash and former co-host Cam tell us the story of the wrongfully-imprisoned teen, Kalief Browder.
Kalief was arrested at 16 year old and was held - without conviction - for over three years at Rikers Island, 700 of which were spent in solitary confinement. He endured years of abuse in prison while maintaining his innocence, only to have his case thro...
Kalief was arrested at 16 year old and was held - without conviction - for over three years at Rikers Island, 700 of which were spent in solitary confinement. He endured years of abuse in prison while maintaining his innocence, only to have his case thro...
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June 21, 2024 • 54 mins
"Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini" is now out on Hulu! Ash covered this case in detail with former co-host Michelle last year. Check it out while it's hot again!
One day Sherri Papini left her house for a job and didn't return. Everyone was intensely worried for this petite mother of two and a huge search ensued for the pretty blonde woman. She was found on the side of the road, bruised and bloody, three w...
One day Sherri Papini left her house for a job and didn't return. Everyone was intensely worried for this petite mother of two and a huge search ensued for the pretty blonde woman. She was found on the side of the road, bruised and bloody, three w...
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June 14, 2024 • 83 mins
Today on TSFU Presents, we dive deeper into the 7M TikTok dance cult scandal, the main players including Miranda Derrick (aka Miranda Wilking) and her husband B-Dash... who was in another cult prior to this. Ash also explains how Krump is heavily involved in this story and how the dance style got so intertwined with Shinn and his brand.
Make sure to listen to part one first!
✨Check out our Patreon for the sweetest swag around, 450+ a...
Make sure to listen to part one first!
✨Check out our Patreon for the sweetest swag around, 450+ a...
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June 13, 2024 • 77 mins
We hope you're thirsty for KNOWLEDGE this Thursday because we've got a new episode coming in hot, a day early! And we've got a surprise for you tomorrow too!
You might think of the Amish as quiet, quaint folks in buggies selling homemade stuff, but there's a lot more beneath the surface. Join us as Fallon tells Ash all about the secretive world of the Amish. From shocking abuses against women and children to the dark side of puppy m...
You might think of the Amish as quiet, quaint folks in buggies selling homemade stuff, but there's a lot more beneath the surface. Join us as Fallon tells Ash all about the secretive world of the Amish. From shocking abuses against women and children to the dark side of puppy m...
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June 10, 2024 • 64 mins
Get ready for a jaw-dropping episode as we dive into the wild world of Robert Shinn and the Shekinah Church.
ALLEGEDLY, this asshole former-doctor-turned-pastor has swindled tens of millions from his followers while keeping a low profile in LA's luxury scene. Ash tells Fallon all about the bizarre teachings, control tactics, and shocking allegations of mind control, coercion, and even sexual misconduct.
Join us as we explore the twis...
ALLEGEDLY, this asshole former-doctor-turned-pastor has swindled tens of millions from his followers while keeping a low profile in LA's luxury scene. Ash tells Fallon all about the bizarre teachings, control tactics, and shocking allegations of mind control, coercion, and even sexual misconduct.
Join us as we explore the twis...
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June 7, 2024 • 50 mins
Get ready for this wide ride! This week, Fallon tells Ash about the tragic and bizarre saga of Dean and Tina Clouse.
1978, New Smyrna Beach, Florida —Dean (19) and Tina (15) fall madly in love, get hitched, and have a baby. Then, in 1980, their perfect life takes a dark turn when they move to Texas and suddenly vanish. Their decomposed bodies are found near Houston, murdered in cold blood. Cue the mysterious robed women who returns ...
1978, New Smyrna Beach, Florida —Dean (19) and Tina (15) fall madly in love, get hitched, and have a baby. Then, in 1980, their perfect life takes a dark turn when they move to Texas and suddenly vanish. Their decomposed bodies are found near Houston, murdered in cold blood. Cue the mysterious robed women who returns ...
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We now have FIFTEEN episodes filled with Biblical fun on our Patreon, so we've decided to start sharing the magic. Every month we'll be releasing a past Bible episode here on the regular feed! We've compiled the first 3 episodes of "Ash and Michelle Do the Bible" for your listening pleasure... make sure to listen to those HERE before digging into this episode!
This week, former co-host Michelle Mosher wraps up Genesis with the follo...
This week, former co-host Michelle Mosher wraps up Genesis with the follo...
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May 31, 2024 • 21 mins
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Welcome back to our second episode of Ash Goes Down the Rabbit Hole, we hope you found ou...
Welcome back to our second episode of Ash Goes Down the Rabbit Hole, we hope you found ou...
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May 27, 2024 • 34 mins
✨Check out our Patreon for the sweetest swag around, 450+ ad free episodes (including 200 that aren't on the regular feed), monthly new bonus episodes (like Ash Learns the Bible and TSFU Presents) and access to all of our old bonus episodes, and SO much more! We really do pride ourselves on having one of the absolute best Patreons in the game!✨
We are SO FREAKING EXCITED to kick off TSFU's newest segment where you get to hang with A...
We are SO FREAKING EXCITED to kick off TSFU's newest segment where you get to hang with A...
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