Synopsis
Exploring the intersection of crime and entertainment. A couple times a month we play a game, watch a show, read a book, or delve into other forms of entertainment that involve crime - both real and fictional. Join Christy and Jackie for some laughs every episode. Email us: KillerFunPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook: fb.me/KillerFunPodcast All the Tweets: http://twitter.com/KillerFunPod Instagram: killerfunpodcast
Episodes
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Extra! Extra! Get Your Hometown Murders!
08/11/2018 Duration: 01h03minAfter a trip to a wedding where Christy's mom shared an unexpected hometown murder, our hosts decided to share a couple of their own this week. We start with the Northern California murder that Christy's mom shared, hop over to Massachusetts for a listener hometown (thanks, Holly!), then to Elemdorf, and finally to Atlanta for an unsolved axe murder. That is one fascinating trip across the country!Email us: KillerFunPodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Facebook: fb.me/KillerFunPodcastAll the Tweets: http://twitter.com/KillerFunPodInstagram: killerfunpodcast
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What Lies Beneath Deception, Parenting, the Paranormal, and Murderous Behavior
25/10/2018 Duration: 01h11minThis week, the conversation is more INSPIRED by the 2000 movie, What Lies Beneath, and less directly ABOUT the entertainment. Christy and Jackie talk about deception, dealing with impending empty nest (even if it's 10 years hence!), how to hand paranormal happenings, and the motivations and intelligence of serial killers. And be sure to email us YOUR hometown murder by Nov. 1, 2018 for possible inclusion - and a definite shout out - on the next pod!Email us: KillerFunPodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Facebook: fb.me/KillerFunPodcastAll the Tweets: http://twitter.com/KillerFunPodInstagram: killerfunpodcast
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Wait... Who's a Killer? - I Am A Killer
11/10/2018 Duration: 01h04minChristy and Jackie take a stab at dissecting the second episode of the Netflix original series, I Am a Killer. "Killer in the Eyes of the Law" introduces Texas' Law of Parties, brings discussion of the death penalty, and what does forgiveness look like for a person's part in an unforgivable crime. Heavy, but not without humor, our hosts seek to address the issues with compassion.Email us: KillerFunPodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Facebook: fb.me/KillerFunPodcastAll the Tweets: http://twitter.com/KillerFunPodInstagram: killerfunpodcast
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Arrrrgh: Hidden Treasure and Where to Find It
27/09/2018 Duration: 01h01minTreasures are evidently hidden all around us! Around the world, treasures have been hidden - primarily for promotional purposes - for adventurous seekers to find and we have some information for you, our adventurous listeners. Then, Christy and Jackie play a round of Forbidden Island. Will they save the treasures?Email us: KillerFunPodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Facebook: fb.me/KillerFunPodcastAll the Tweets: http://twitter.com/KillerFunPodInstagram: killerfunpodcast
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Mental Illness Dialects and the Perversion of Religion
13/09/2018 Duration: 01h18minChristy and Jackie check out Belief: The Possession of Janet Moses and talk about mental illness and possible possession. One host is skeptical and one is more open to the idea of demons using humans as puppets, and one host discovers she can be a bit of a conspiracy theorist. You know you want to know who has wacky ideas - listen to find out. Our contest has concluded so listen to find out if YOU are our lucky winner. Email us: KillerFunPodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Facebook: fb.me/KillerFunPodcastAll the Tweets: http://twitter.com/KillerFunPodInstagram: killerfunpodcast
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Pandemic at the Disco!
30/08/2018 Duration: 01h06minEveryone keep calm! Christy and Jackie play a round of Pandemic - Can they save the world from biological warfare featuring tainted coffee? And the ladies explore medical crime before diving into the game. Laughing and learning, as usual. And don't forget: Until September 6 we are taking entries in our CONTEST where you can win a CSI board game. Share, retweet, rate and review!Email us: KillerFunPodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Facebook: fb.me/KillerFunPodcastAll the Tweets: http://twitter.com/KillerFunPodInstagram: killerfunpodcast
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Hackity Hack (Do Talk Back) - Hackers
16/08/2018 Duration: 01h11minBe sure to listen all the way to the end for our CONTEST! The 1995 film Hackers was the fascinating topic of conversation for hosts Christy and Jackie. The film may have had it's flaws, but learn about what it was based on, what it did right, and how it's still relevant today. As always, you will learn something and have fun along the way!Email us: KillerFunPodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Facebook: fb.me/KillerFunPodcastAll the Tweets: http://twitter.com/KillerFunPodInstagram: killerfunpodcast
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Bueller... Bueller...
02/08/2018 Duration: 51minFerris Bueller's Day Off is FILLED with crime! Truancy, computer hacking, a stolen car, identity theft, breaking and entering and more. Christy and Jackie discuss some true, madcap crime and related to the movie and there are plenty of laughs.Email us: KillerFunPodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Facebook: fb.me/KillerFunPodcastAll the Tweets: http://twitter.com/KillerFunPodInstagram: killerfunpodcast
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Es-capay - Funny, it's spelled just like 'escape'
19/07/2018 Duration: 51minStupid criminals are back! Christy and Jackie find the poor and ridiculous choices of some individuals endlessly entertaining, so get ready for some laughs - and a little sympathy, too. Then they dive into another Escape Room: The Game episode. Will they find the anecdote - er, antidote - before the virus kills them? Email us: KillerFunPodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Facebook: fb.me/KillerFunPodcastAll the Tweets: http://twitter.com/KillerFunPodInstagram: killerfunpodcast
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Fertility and Crime and Movies - Oh My!
05/07/2018 Duration: 57minDo fertility rates of unmarried women have a correlation to crime rates? Jackie helps Christy understand a journal article on the subject. Wait, was Married... With Children a low-quality match? Can we find a 90s movie that goes along with the themes in the journal article? Will Jackie wear her Nerd Hat?Email us: KillerFunPodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Facebook: fb.me/KillerFunPodcastAll the Tweets: http://twitter.com/KillerFunPodInstagram: killerfunpodcast
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Praise Be the Show We Wouldn't Be Able To Make - Handmaid's Tale Discussion
21/06/2018 Duration: 01h18minChristy and Jackie discuss the disturbing first episode and discuss their impressions - Christy from the angle of being familiar with the show and the book, and Jackie coming in completely cold. But first, our fearless hosts have a peek in to crime intersections with fertility and... reading?Email us: KillerFunPodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Facebook: fb.me/KillerFunPodcastAll the Tweets: http://twitter.com/KillerFunPodInstagram: killerfunpodcast
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Colors of the Flag - An Interview with Author Kent Spade
07/06/2018 Duration: 49minChristy and Jackie host Killer Fun's very first interview. Author Kent Spade chats about his new book, Red, White, Blue, and Colors. Also hear about #Jackie’s cruise, her (thankfully) tertiary brush with crime on the trip, and laugh along about some stupid criminals. Bless their hearts.Email us: KillerFunPodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Facebook: fb.me/KillerFunPodcastAll the Tweets: http://twitter.com/KillerFunPodInstagram: killerfunpodcast
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Puzzled Pint Part Plenary
24/05/2018 Duration: 53minThe second installment of our first two-part episode! Christy and Jackie chat about cruise ship crime. They continue the fun and laughs with the end of the game from Puzzled Pint. Email us: KillerFunPodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Facebook: fb.me/KillerFunPodcastAll the Tweets: http://twitter.com/KillerFunPodInstagram: killerfunpodcast
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Puzzle Pint Part Prime
17/05/2018 Duration: 43minOur first two-part episode! Christy and Jackie learn about Chimera. Well, HUMAN Chimera. The lion/goat/dragon combo will have to wait for another episode. They continue the fun and laughs with the start of a game from Puzzled Pint. Email us: KillerFunPodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Facebook: fb.me/KillerFunPodcastAll the Tweets: http://twitter.com/KillerFunPodInstagram: killerfunpodcast
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Know the Name as Thanks - Henrietta Lacks
03/05/2018 Duration: 44minChristy and Jackie take a look at the HBO docudrama, "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" and touch on ethics in medicine, the Ship of Theseus, Supreme Court decisions and... When the ditto machine is out of ink? Email us: KillerFunPodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Facebook: fb.me/KillerFunPodcastAll the Tweets: http://twitter.com/KillerFunPodInstagram: killerfunpodcast
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The Tightrope
01/05/2018 Duration: 01minEpisode 6 is coming your way, May 3, 2018. Rate, review, subscribe, and tell a friend today!Email us: KillerFunPodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Facebook: fb.me/KillerFunPodcastAll the Tweets: http://twitter.com/KillerFunPodInstagram: killerfunpodcast
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Catacombs & Day Drinking
19/04/2018 Duration: 54minWelcome back! Christy and Jackie talk about the catacombs of Paris, learn about some epic (and not so epic) wine heists, and drink some 19 Crimes wine. Subscribe, rate, review and join us on the soch! BREAKING NEWS: This podcast was recorded and published just before the arrest of the Golden State Killer. Christy states that the case is unsolved, but please check out the many amazing online resources for additional information about the case as it continues to unfold.Email us: KillerFunPodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Facebook: fb.me/KillerFunPodcastAll the Tweets: http://twitter.com/KillerFunPodInstagram: killerfunpodcast
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Growing and hunting
05/04/2018 Duration: 01h12minChristy and Jackie are back with another Hunt a Killer box. Do they still love the experience? Listen to find out! Before they play the game, they talk about crime at botanical gardens including plant theft, educational events, and poisonous plants with a potentially familiar backdrop. As always, there are plenty of laughs and fun.Email us: KillerFunPodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Facebook: fb.me/KillerFunPodcastAll the Tweets: http://twitter.com/KillerFunPodInstagram: killerfunpodcast
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Escaping what, exactly?
22/03/2018 Duration: 38minChristy and Jackie chat about technology that can help solve crime and play Escape the Room: The Game. Laugh and learn is our motto.Email us: KillerFunPodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Facebook: fb.me/KillerFunPodcastAll the Tweets: http://twitter.com/KillerFunPodInstagram: killerfunpodcast
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Still Hunting a Killer - We Think
08/03/2018 Duration: 46minWe were planning to try something new, but the next Hunt a Killer box arrived and we could. not. wait! But first Christy tells us how she had an unexpected entertainment brush with crime.Email us: KillerFunPodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Facebook: fb.me/KillerFunPodcastAll the Tweets: http://twitter.com/KillerFunPodInstagram: killerfunpodcast