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Gruesome Gossip

Britany Felix & Marti Simone

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Gruesome Gossip is a creepy comedy podcast for anyone who’s been told they have a sick sense of humor. Your hosts, Britany Felix and Marti Simone, discuss morbid historical facts, their favorite creepypastas, real-life paranormal experiences, terrifying true crimes, crazy conspiracy theories, and all things creepy and gruesome while not taking themselves too seriously. So, if you’re the type of person who enjoys watching videos of fluffy kittens as much as you love binge-watching murder docu ...
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Welcome to a very scary Christmas with the Gruesome Gossip gals! We're sure by now everyone has probably heard of Krampus, he's been having kind of a moment for the last couple of years, and good for him! But we bet most of you haven't heard as much about his female counterpart, the decidedly more fun Frau Perchta (aka The Belly Slitter)!! In this …
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In the season 2 finale, Marti shares five Halloween poems she composed using real-life tales of horror as her inspiration. She also brings back a favorite segment from season 1; this time involving live alligators being dressed up in Halloween costumes. We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/me…
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I (Britany) am hitting the open road with a few other members of my paranormal team, Cheyenne Mountain Paranormal Investigators, in November to check out a few allegedly haunted places in Kansas; including one location that has been very high on my paranormal bucket list for years. In this episode, I share a little backstory about the Sallie House,…
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This week Marti is finally covering a subject she’s been wanting to talk about on the podcast since before it even started! So, get ready for a deep dive into Victorian-era mourning practices. Trust us when we say that no one knew how to be sad like the Victorians, and we’re going to tell you all about just how extra they could get! We believe in g…
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This week, we're continuing the story of the truly evil acts of the Ken and Barbie Killers; aka The School Girl Killers; aka Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka. If you haven't listened to part 1 yet, we strongly encourage you to listen to it first. SPECIAL NOTE: We do have a content warning at the beginning of every episode, but we feel it's important…
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This week we're revisiting a story that was briefly discussed in the finale of season one and that's the truly evil acts of the Ken and Barbie Killers; aka Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka. There's so much to this story that we've turned it into a two-parter so be sure to come back next week for the devastating, infuriating, and shocking conclusion.…
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So most of you that have been listening for a while know Marty is from Taylorsville KY...But something I feel like most people may not know about Kentucky is that it has an abundance of urban legends and haunted places. So, while you may have heard of Waverly Hills Sanatorium in Louisville, KY (which is said to be one of the most haunted places in …
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This week the ghouls dive deep, 15 miles deep in fact, into Mel’s Hole! 10% craziness, 10% conspiracy theory, 75% urban legend, and 5% reason for Marti to make dirty puns. Mel’s hole is one of the craziest stories we’ve covered yet! So, buckle in cause this is sure to be a Hole-In-One! Seriously it’s the "hole" Kit and Caboodle … Hehe Hole! Britany…
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I (Britany) figured you might need a palate cleanser after last’s week episode (see what I did there??), so I’m bringing you a short and not-so-sweet episode this week. In this episode, I’m bringing back on our On This Day segment from season one and talking about the last execution via guillotine in France; which was shockingly not all that long a…
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We’re baaaaack! Welcome to the premiere episode of season two! Ever seen a roadside stand selling delicious BBQ sandwiches? Tempting right? Well not after hearing the story of Joe Metheny. That’s right, the ghouls are back and this season the tea is STRONG! No topic is brewed too dark and we’re ready to prove it by kicking off season 2 with one of …
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Welcome to the season finale! If you've made it this far you either really like us, or you're a glutton for punishment. Don't fret though, we will be back September 1st! In the meantime, we thought we would leave you with some fun homework. This week we share some of our favorite Wikipedia and TikTok rabbit holes to go down and, just in case that's…
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A lot of people choose to donate their bodies to science in hopes that they'll be able to help doctors and scientists discover gain a better understanding of how our bodies work or find cures for diseases. I'm sure the last thing they'd probably expect is for their body to be turned into Frankenstein's Monster. Or have their genitals be severed and…
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In honor of my birthday, we're doing another birthday-themed episode! In episode 15, we talked about bizarre birthday murders and rituals. In this episode, we're sharing three stories about murders that occurred at birthday parties; with each one being more horrific than the last. We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links f…
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A while ago Marti had fun ruining your childhoods by talking about messed-up things that happened in kid's shows. Well, today she's decided to ruin your childhood through song!! Just kidding she's not going to torture you with her awful singing, but she is going to tell you why all those cutesy nursery rhymes you liked as a child were disturbing, t…
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Marti and I met at Vincennes University in Vincennes, Indiana and somehow we both managed to get through our years there without ever hearing about the vicious murders of VU students Brooke Baker and Erika Norman that occurred less than a decade before we became VU students ourselves. In this episode, I share the details of both of their murders an…
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Oooohhhhh SNAP! We're doing it, we're really going for it! That's right, this week we're finally talking about one of the most infamous and haunting murders to have ever happened in the Australia of America because today we're talking about Casey Anthony... Party girl, liar, and murderer (allegedly, but I mean come on). Marti discusses the ins and …
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After our previous episode about the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, we knew we had to talk about another tragedy from the industrial boom of the early 1900s; the radium girls. While this episode may be quick, the devastating saga of the radium girls was not it's in honor of Women's History Month that we bring you their story. We believe in giving credit…
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In this week's episode, Marti discusses a topic that actually makes her feel something inside her cold dark heart. Get ready, because this is one for the history books, literally! Today we are going to be discussing the Triangle Shirtwaist Fires. Tragically, 145 souls lost their lives on March 25th, 1911 in what was an easily avoidable fire. We're …
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In honor of Valentine's Day, we're doing part 2 of our #SerialKillerCoupleGoals series by sharing the stories of two more serial-killing couples. We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram…
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Hey, remember those dolls from the 1980s?? You know, the child-sized dolls called "My Buddy"? Well, this story is NOT about those, but maybe if Anatoly Moskvin had been given one as a child he wouldn't have felt the need to create his own life-size dolls as an adult. And by life-size dolls of course I mean real human corpses he played dress-up with…
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Ever since hearing about Elisa Lam's untimely death years ago, her story has really stuck with Marti. She's never been able to shake it and finds it to be truly disturbing for a variety of reasons. So, of course, she's excited to finally share it with all of you. In 2013 Elisa Lam was a 21-year-old college student who decided to take a solo trip to…
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The Cecil Hotel may be one of the most notorious hotels in the United States. Located near Los Angeles’ infamous Skid Row, its unassuming exterior does little to hint at the terrors held within its 700 rooms. Some have said it’s cursed, while others believe it is haunted. Either way, it's earned itself a reputation of violence and suicide over the …
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By now, you've probably heard of the Tylenol Murders. But, did you know there were multiple copycat murders spanning multiple decades? We're covering a few of those in today's episode and then we just couldn't resist sharing a recent Florida Man story of two grave robbers who stole the heads of veterans and replaced them with fruit. Yes, you read t…
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Special Note: We discussed not releasing an episode this week due to the domestic terrorist attack in Washington D.C. this week, but ultimately decided we're not going to let those assholes silence us in any way. We also know that it's a traumatic time for a lot of people and humor can be a great coping mechanism. So, we hope this episode brings yo…
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In this special holiday episode, we're talking about the myths behind the infamous Christmas monsters Belsnickel, Yule Cat, Gryla, and Krampus. We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for all the resources used/mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram…
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In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue … … And was then responsible for slavery, rape, and the wiping out of a few hundred thousand Indigenous people. In this episode, we give a highlight reel of some of Columbus’ most well-documented atrocities, and then Marti shares about a recent discovery that provided proof of cannibalism in Colon…
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Today's episode is special because we are doing a fan pick. Special thanks to Edwin and Savannah for this awesome suggestion!! As you know Marti lives in central Florida and this one hits especially close to home for her. We’ve never heard the story of Sam McMillan before, but we certainly won’t forget it. So, gather 'round and listen to the terrib…
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Inspired by the process of selling our home and moving into a new one, I decided to research creepy things that have been found in houses and the results did not disappoint! Dead bodies are just the start of the creepiness in this episode. Then, in another Coffin Talk segment, Marti shares an embalming story that reminds her of a 90's country song.…
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A Halloween episode I have prepared just for you. Quite different than the others and spookier too. This week with you, 5 tales of woes I will share. In the form of short poems that will give you a scare. Sit back and enjoy the very special episode this week, and make sure you wear a mask if you go trick or treat! We believe in giving credit where …
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It probably shouldn't have surprised me just how many murders have been committed on Halloween, but it did. In this episode, we cover just a few of the more heinous or noteworthy ones; including the reason behind why parents became so diligent about checking their children's Halloween candy, a deadly prank, a 50s lesbian love affair, and a guy who …
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Does anyone else remember that children’s scary story book called In A Dark, Dark Room? I LOVED that book, but to this day story number 3... also known as The Green Ribbon... also known as the story that kept me from a peaceful night’s sleep for weeks... still gives me chills. I don’t know if it was the creepy artwork that accompanied the story or …
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Do you find that regular haunted house attractions just don't do it for you anymore? Have you ever wanted to feel what's it like to be tortured by a psychopath? Have I got some great news for you! ;) According to their website, McKamey Manor is a "Survival Horror Challenge" that "is not your standard (boo) haunted house. This is an audience partici…
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In this week’s episode, Marti shares some good old fashioned childhood trauma that will leave you wondering why SHE’s not the one who’s terrified of Chucky. Speaking of Chucky, did you know he was inspired by a real-life haunted doll? By now, Robert the Doll is pretty famous, but if you haven't heard of him allow us to introduce you. Then, stick ar…
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While this episode is little different from our usual gruesome topics and serial killer gossip, it's something that I've been curious about for decades and Marti was kind enough to let me indulge my curiosity. In this episode, I dive into phobias; including some scientific (and not-so-scientific) theories about where they come from, how our brains …
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In this week's episode of Gruesome Gossip, we spill the tea leaves (see what I did there?) and share some of our own personal paranormal experiences. Britany tells us about some of her adventures in ghost hunting and I dive deep into childhood creepy memories. So grab your flashlights and snuggle in because it’s spooky story time. We believe in giv…
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Despite living in Florida there’s a reason I’ve never been on an airboat ride and that’s because alligators are freaking terrifying. Those smiley bastards are laying in wait around practically every corner down here, and I’ve developed a healthy respect/hatred for them. This week I share some deeply unsettling facts and stories about our favorite a…
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In non-COVID times, August is when most states and counties are lugging in the carnival rides and funnel cakes, so Marti and I thought it might be appropriate to talk about some horrific carnival and amusement park ride injuries and deaths; including a couple of harrowing experiences of my own. We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To vi…
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You've likely heard of the Donner Party, but have you ever heard of the Colorado Cannibal? Take a listen to this episode to find out how Alferd (and, no, that's not a typo) Packer wound up eating five men in the Colorado wilderness. With three different versions of the events being told by Packer not matching up with the evidence, is it possible th…
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You probably know Polly as the sixth song of Nirvana's most successful album, Nevermind; which was released in 1991. What you may not know is the song’s disturbing origin story or that it's based on real events. Kurt Cobain had actually written the song back in 1988 and it's based on a horrible crime that had taken place the year before. You’ll nev…
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Inspired by the end segment of episode 24 where I shared some trivia about the movie Hostel, Marti and I are sharing the real-life inspiration behind Scream and the opening sequence for Jeepers Creepers. Marti also shares some trivia about the movie Cannibal Holocaust that ensures it's something I'll never watch. We believe in giving credit where c…
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This week Marti talks about Mark Twitchell aka the Dexter Killer. He’s basically Dexter Morgan if Dexter Morgan were a complete moron with all the charisma of a used taco bell napkin. Basically this guy was a wannabe filmmaker, so like most of Hollywood these days, he decided he would rehash an old idea instead of coming up with something new and w…
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Kim Wall was a brilliant freelance journalist with Masters degrees in both Journalism and International Relations from Columbia University. In her career, Kim wrote for publications like The Guardian, The New York Times, Vice, Slate, and TIME. When Kim was invited to board a handmade submarine by a local eccentric, she blew off her own going away p…
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As someone who travels pretty often, I should have probably looked into how often murders actually happen in hostels long before now. But, I've finally done the research and it turns out hostel murders don't just happen in the movies. Take a listen to this week's episode to hear the details of three different real-life stories of people being murde…
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Hey, it’s your gurl Marti, I think most would agree that Disney movies are warm and wholesome, full of cute animals, princesses, and of course homicide. No wonder I loved them so much as a child. Especially the wicked queens, Frollo definitely included, so this week I decided to tell you the disturbing origin stories of some of my favorite Disney c…
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We're participating in the #PodcastBlackout and the #PodcastersForJustice campaign. Take a listen to this episode to learn more. Resources mentioned in this episode: Podcast Blackout by the Cult 45 Podcast Podcasters for Justice Campaign WOC Podcasters Website WOC Podcasters on Instagram Here's How White People Can Support The Fight Against Police …
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Marti and I grew up like many other little girls … watching Disney movies and wishing we would one day find our Prince Charming. What we didn’t realize at the time was that nearly every story we repeatedly watched had roots in tales that are much more disturbing. In this episode, I’m breaking down the messed up origins of Cinderella, Ariel, Anna & …
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Shapeshifters. Mutilated animals. Purring lights in the sky. Military research. There's a lot to unpack at Skinwalker Ranch in Utah and we're giving you a brief introduction in this episode. We're also sharing about a UFO watchtower in Colorado where you can have a vortex guardian solve your problems. We believe in giving credit where credit is due…
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In this week's "very special episode," Marti's sharing the disturbing kid show content that messed her up as a child; including a sentient train being entombed while still alive, a metaphor for pedophilia, the scariest unintentional horror movie ever made, and fish ejaculating on children. We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view th…
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A podcast listener recently reached out to let us know about a connection between famed Little House on the Prairie author Laura Ingalls Wilder and America's first family of serial killers, The Bloody Benders. In this episode, we share the story of the Benders, explore the connection between them and Laura Ingalls Wilder, and discuss a current even…
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As a former Disney World employee, it's no surprise that Marti's favorite creepypasta is Abandoned by Disney. Take a listen as she not only does a reading of this creepypasta, but also shares actual projects at Disney World that have been abandoned and left to fall into ruin. We believe in giving credit where credit is due. To view the links for al…
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