Two Friends and a Coffin Podcast
Two friends working in the funeral business with a shared penchant for true crime, spooks and dark history. Join Carls and Behn as they explore the tension between life...and death! Note: Show contains frequent strong language and themes/material that are DEFINATELY inappropriate for children (and many adults).
Episodes
Judith Eva Barsi's roles as Ducky in "The Land Before Time" and Anne-Marie in "All Dogs Go to Heaven" were foundations of our childhoods (well, at least those raised in the 80s and 90s). Yet, few probably recall that these two films were released posthumously. After years of threats from an alcoholic father, Jozsef Barsi carried through, and on July 28, 1988, Judith was found dead, along with her Mother and Father. The daughter of ...
In 1974, the college/military town of Ogden Utah, was shook by the brutal attacks on a Hi-Fi electronics store that left 3 dead and 2 injured. Sherry Michelle Ansley, a vibrant 18 year old recently engaged, new employee. Byron Cortney Naisbitt, a 16 year old high school student. Carol Elaine Naisbitt, Byron's mother. Stanley Orren Walker, a 20 year old employee. Orren William Walker, Stanley's father. What was originally in...
As The Vatican prepares to bury Pope Francis, perhaps one of the most beloved popes in the history of the Catholic Church, in this special episode Behn and Carls dive into the untimely ends of Popes Formosus, Alexander VI and John Paul I.
Carls speaks for the 3 victims of Michelle "Shelly" Knotek, who went from terrorizing her children, to terrorizing her boarders, and eventually, murder. Huge trigger warning, discussing situations of domestic violence, starvation, and child abuse.
Between 1888 and 1891, eleven impoverished sex workers were murdered, resulting in an atmosphere of fear among residents. This palpable fear was possibly equalled only by the heightened frustration of ithe nvestigators who scoured any and all possible leads looking for the cur. Despite extensive resources and the best investigators which the London Metropolitan and Scotland Yard could offer, those responsible for the crimes would n...
Delve into the intriguing world of funeral homes and morticians as two friends share their experiences. In this episode they discuss the challenges and rewards of their roles – from transporting bodies to providing support for grieving families. The hosts touch on the changing landscape of death practices, such as green burials and hydrolysis, while debunking myths and misconceptions associated with the profession. They also explor...
What do you get when you cross a paranoid Italian mother with nothing to lose, sprinkle on a little blood magic, and three easily manipulated neighbors? Probably one of the most sensationalized cases in Italian true crime (and one which you likely haven't heard of), Behn and Carls bring you the story of "La saponificatrice di Corregio," Leonarda Cianciulli, "the soapmaker." In this possibly delicious episode...
To his friends, family, and colleagues, he was a warm and caring young man, filled with a vibrant Joie de Vivre. But, to the wider world, he became the facer of reckless irresponsibility, a caricature, the man who spread AIDS across the US, from California to New York. His name was Gaetan Dugas. To the rest of the world, he was simply known as "Patient Zero." In observance of World AIDS Day, Behn and Carls reexamine the c...
In our first "spooky" episode, Carls gives the deets about the hauntings that surround 3 theatres: The Huntington Theatre in Boston, the Iroquois/Oriental/Nederlander in Chicago, and the New Amsterdam in New York.
In this intriguing podcast episode, hosts Josh and Carl dive into a spine-chilling story from Olala, Washington in 1911. They explore the case of the wealthy Williamson sisters who fell prey to a sinister doctor. Despite a variety of unnerving coincidences — from ghostly guest appearances to oddly connected book choices — the underlying theme revolves around a disturbingly detailed account of manipulation and mystery. The episode a...
Join Bane, Carl, and guest Palestina as they dive into the curious case of the Bridgewater Triangle on their podcast. This episode uncovers the multitude of bizarre and supernatural events reportedly occurring within this 200 square mile area in Massachusetts. From tales of Bigfoot encounters to Pukwudgie mischief, they navigate through stories of yore with humor and curiosity. The hosts also reflect on their childhood experiences ...
A story that begins with blocked drains quickly turns into a chilling investigation in North London. Hosts of the podcast, alongside their guest Vicky, unfold the grim saga of Dennis Nilson, a man who confessed to killing up to 16 people. The episode takes listeners through a suspenseful narrative of Nilson's gruesome acts and how unsuspecting residents discovered human remains in their plumbing system. This episode offers a bl...
The podcast episode unfolds a rich tapestry of stories, beginning with casual catch-ups and travel updates, but soon delving into more sinister territories. The tale of Ray and Faye Copeland emerges, a couple infamous for being the oldest sentenced duo in America. Their life of crime, cattle fraud, and moving from place to place to avoid the law paints a stark contrast to the lighthearted initial stories. This juxtaposition offers ...
In this eerie episode, delve into the haunting story of Carl Tanzler and his undying love for Maria Elena Milagro de Hoyos, a young Cuban woman who captured his heart. Set against the backdrop of picturesque and Key West, this tale unravels Tanzler's macabre obsession, culminating in the chilling act of stealing and preserving Elena's corpse. Hosts Carls and Bane explore dark history as they shed light on a love story gone ...
Rodney Alcala, notoriously dubbed the Dating Game Killer, is the chilling focus of this podcast episode by Bane and Carls. They discuss Alcala's smooth-talked path to winning a date on TV amidst his gruesome activities as a serial killer. A crucial narrative in the episode is Tali Shapiro's survival story; despite her severe ordeal, she was saved due to the intuition and bravery of a passerby. This narrative compellingly co...
This episode delves into the chilling case of Dean Corll, the infamous Houston serial killer. Hosts Carls and Bane explore the incredulous brutality of Corll's crimes, overshadowed in historical notoriety despite a staggering count of victims. Through Henley's shooting of Corll, the veil lifted on a harrowing reality involving Brooks, Henley, and Corll's systematic abuse and murder of 28 boys. The episode reveals how so...
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