Fruitloops is taking a short break, so today we're sharing a wild ride from one of our favorite podcasts, Pretend by Javier Leiva! This binge-worthy show is all about people who live a lie - con artists, cult leaders, undercover agents… and everyday people. Javier dives deep into these twisted tales through interviews, investigations, and the relentless pursuit of truth behind the deception. This episode, titled The Stalker, tells the disturbing story of a couple relentlessly targeted by a sadis...
Jul 17, 2025•35 min
Fruitloops Short is the no frills version of our regular episode. A deadly plot to avoid divorce and keep the house!! This week, Beth and Wendy dive into the twisted case of Darlene George, a Maine woman who staged a fake home invasion with her brother and lover to murder her husband.This episode was researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Williams and edited by Minnie Williams. Thanks for listening! This is a weekly podcast and new episodes drop on Thursdays, so until next time... look al...
Jul 16, 2025•46 min
A deadly plot to avoid divorce and keep the house!! This week, Beth and Wendy dive into the twisted case of Darlene George, a Maine woman who staged a fake home invasion with her brother and lover to murder her husband. This episode was researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Williams and edited by Minnie Williams. Thanks for listening! This is a weekly podcast and new episodes drop on Thursdays, so until next time... look alive guys, it's crazy out there! Shout OutsRe-Living Single (podca...
Jul 10, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Join Fruitloops for our biweekly minisode, "Love You, Byeee!" In this lively episode from the week of 06/16/25, Wendy and Beth share personal updates, including a beach vacation and a stingray encounter. They discuss innovative gardening techniques and delve into various documentaries and current events. The conversation reflects on historical events, pays tribute to Ananda Lewis, and examines legal cases related to social justice. They conclude with thoughts on celebrations and the importance o...
Jul 03, 2025•51 min
Back in August of 2024, for Fruitloops Video Club, Beth & Wendy reviewed the Netflix Documentary, Tell Them You Love Me. Please join us for the discussion! Synopsis: “A relationship between a married white professor and a Black man with cerebral palsy sparks controversy when the man’s mother alleges that her son is incapable of consent — leading to a nationwide debate over power dynamics, disability, and race.” Music “Blue Light Special” & “Perfect Servings” by Marlene Miller. Used with ...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Fruitloops Short is the no frills version of our regular episode. In this episode, Beth and Wendy discuss the case of a black man who murdered nine women in Springfield, Massachusetts between 1995 and 1998, making him one of the most prolific serial killers in the state of Massachusetts. This episode was researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Williams and edited by Minnie Williams. Thanks for listening! This is a weekly podcast and new episodes drop on Thursdays, so until next time... loo...
Jun 24, 2025•41 min
This week Beth and Wendy discuss the case of Alfred J Gaynor. Between 1995 and 1998, the city of Springfield, MA, became the hunting ground of a predator hiding in plain sight. He murdered at least nine women, preying on the most vulnerable and leaving a community shaken to its core. This episode was researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Williams and edited by Minnie Williams. Thanks for listening! This is a weekly podcast and new episodes drop on Thursdays, so until next time... look al...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 255
Join Fruitloops for our biweekly minisode, "Love You, Byeee!" In this episode from the week of 05/26/25, Wendy and Beth serve up a smorgasbord of laughs, real talk, and eyebrow-raising hot takes. They kick things off with personal stories that range from charmingly nostalgic to “did that really happen?” as they explore childhood creativity, family quirks, movie memories, and the eternal mystery of the modern job market (spoiler: it's still confusing). Things get nerdy as they bond over digital c...
Jun 12, 2025•51 min
Season 6 of Nobody Should Believe Me–out weekly starting June 19, available in full for subscribers at launch– covers the extraordinary and tragic saga of the McDaniel family, a real-life Southern Gothic tale of Munchausen by Proxy that spans decades and has left untold damage in its wake. For the past twelve years, Lisa McDaniel worked for The Guthy Jackson Foundation, a high-profile non-profit, dedicated to a rare disease called NMO (Neuromyelitis Optica), from which Lisa claims her son suffer...
Jun 10, 2025•4 min
Fruitloops Short is the no frills version of our regular episode. In this episode, Beth and Wendy discuss the case of Howell Emanuel Donaldson III, who shocked the nation in 2017 when he was arrested for a string of seemingly random killings in Tampa, Florida. Dubbed the Seminole Heights Killer, Donaldson targeted four victims over 51 days, sparking fear and a massive manhunt. A break came when he handed a coworker a bag containing the murder weapon, leading to his arrest and eventual conviction...
Jun 10, 2025•45 min
This week Beth and Wendy discuss the case of Howell Emanuel Donaldson III, who shocked the nation in 2017 when he was arrested for a string of seemingly random killings in Tampa, Florida. Dubbed the Seminole Heights Killer, Donaldson targeted four victims over 51 days, sparking fear and a massive manhunt. A break came when he handed a coworker a bag containing the murder weapon, leading to his arrest and eventual conviction. This episode was researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Williams...
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Join Fruitloops for our biweekly minisode, "Love You, Byeee!" In this episode from the week of 05/12/25, Wendy and Beth mix laughs with deep dives, sharing personal updates and fresh media picks before tackling serious topics like racism, tech, and online culture. They unpack everything from the controversial narrative of white genocide in South Africa, the significance of Cinco de Mayo, the election of a new pope with African heritage, to the ongoing P Diddy trial. Look alive, y’all, it’s crazy...
May 29, 2025•48 min
Fruitloops Short is the no frills version of our regular episode. In this episode, Beth and Wendy discuss the case of Miles Bryant, a black man and former police officer ,who was convicted of the kidnapping and murder of a 16 year old girl in Gwinnett County, Georgia in 2022. This episode was researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Williams and edited by Minnie Williams. Thanks for listening! This is a weekly podcast and new episodes drop on Thursdays, so until next time... look alive guys...
May 27, 2025•37 min
This week Beth and Wendy discuss the case of Miles Bryant, a black man and former police officer who was convicted of the kidnapping and murder of a 16 year old girl in Gwinnett County, Georgia in 2022. This episode was researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Williams and edited by Minnie Williams. Thanks for listening! This is a weekly podcast and new episodes drop on Thursdays, so until next time... look alive guys, it's crazy out there! Shout Outs The Fall Line: The Disappearance and Mu...
May 22, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 253
Join Fruitloops for our biweekly minisode, “Love You, Byeee!” In this episode from the week of 04/28/25, Wendy and Beth serve up a delightful mix of true crime, current events, and the occasional personal overshare. They explore various remedies for exhaustion—none of which involve quitting podcasting. The conversation then takes an unexpected detour to Norway, where they dive into the quirky national tradition of “Easter crime.” From there, they excitedly break down their favorite shows, offer ...
May 15, 2025•41 min
In this collab episode, Wendy & Beth talk to Madison McGhee, the host of the hit podcast Ice Cold Case. Ice Cold Case is about Madison’s investigation into the murder of her father John Cornelius McGhee. She is an amazing story teller and creator, and we are thrilled that she was able to join us to talk about her story, her podcast, and her upcoming tour. Check out Ice Cold Case here: https://www.icecoldcase.com/ “In 2002, Madison McGhee’s father, John McGhee, was shot and killed in his own ...
May 08, 2025•58 min
Fruitloops Short is the no frills version of our regular episode. In this episode, Beth and Wendy discuss the case of Jackie M. Roubideaux, a teenager from Oklahoma who was convicted of the 1976 murder of a 3-year-old child found suffocated in an abandoned refrigerator. Roubideaux was also a suspect, though never formally charged, in the eerily similar 1977 death of a 19-month-old girl she had once babysat.This episode was researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Williams and edited by Minn...
May 06, 2025•44 min
This week, Beth and Wendy delve into the case of Jackie M. Roubideaux, a teenager from Oklahoma who was convicted of the 1976 murder of a 3-year-old child found suffocated in an abandoned refrigerator. Roubideaux was also a suspect, though never formally charged, in the eerily similar 1977 death of a 19-month-old girl she had once babysat. This episode was researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Williams and edited by Minnie Williams. Thanks for listening! This is a weekly podcast and new ...
May 01, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Join Fruitloops for our new biweekly minisode we are calling "Love You, Byeee!" In this jam-packed episode from the week of 04/27/25, Wendy and Beth take us on a rollercoaster of real talk and random fun. From venting about tough weeks and political fatigue to finding healing by the ocean and joy in their revamped podcast, these two cover it all. They ponder big stuff like ancestry, activism, cultural ethics, and even resurrecting extinct animals (yep, really). Sprinkle in some reality TV escapi...
Apr 24, 2025•48 min
Fruitloops Short is the no frills version of our regular episode. In this episode, Beth and Wendy discuss the case of James Edward Pough, a black man who went on a deadly shooting spree in Florida in June 1990, killing nine people. The massacre at the GMAC payment center in Baymeadows is regarded as one of the earliest workplace mass shootings in U.S. history, sending shockwaves through Florida and the nation. But there was more to the story; authorities soon discovered that Pough had killed two...
Apr 22, 2025•39 min
This week, Beth and Wendy delve into the case of James Edward Pough, a black man who went on a deadly shooting spree in Florida in June 1990, killing nine people. The massacre at the GMAC payment center in Baymeadows is regarded as one of the earliest workplace mass shootings in U.S. history, sending shockwaves through Florida and the nation. But there was more to the story; authorities soon discovered that Pough had killed two people and injured two others the weekend before. This episode was r...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 251
Join Fruitloops for our new biweekly minisode we are calling "Love You, Byeee!" In this episode from the week of 03/24/25, Wendy and Beth tackle life’s existential rollercoaster. From surviving adulthood without screaming into the void too often, to finding joy in the small stuff, they sprinkle in personal stories, questionable music opinions, and yes, Meghan Markle’s latest TV adventure. But wait, there's more! Like a podcast piñata, this episode bursts open with everything from true crime to t...
Apr 10, 2025•54 min
Fruitloops Short is the no frills version of our regular episode. In this episode, Beth and Wendy discuss The Girl Scout Murders. On June 13, 1977, at Camp Scott in Oklahoma, three young Girl Scouts were brutally assaulted and murdered in their tent. A local man was arrested and tried, but acquitted due to lack of conclusive evidence. The case remains officially unsolved. This episode was researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Williams and edited by Minnie Williams. Thanks for listening! ...
Apr 08, 2025•43 min
This week Beth and Wendy discuss The Girl Scout Murders. On June 13, 1977, at Camp Scott in Oklahoma, three young Girl Scouts were brutally assaulted and murdered in their tent. A local man was arrested and tried, but acquitted due to lack of conclusive evidence. The case remains officially unsolved. This episode was researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Williams and edited by Minnie Williams. Thanks for listening! This is a weekly podcast and new episodes drop every Thursday, so until n...
Apr 03, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Join Fruitloops for our new biweekly minisode we are calling "Love You, Byeee!" In this episode from the week of 03/10/25, Wendy and Beth share personal updates about their lives and adjustments after their break. They explore the theme of self-sufficiency through gardening, offer media recommendations, and discuss current events, including activism and social issues. Their conversation also covers various news stories, from political protests and the disappearance of a student, to updates on hi...
Mar 27, 2025•53 min
Fruitloops Short is the no frills version of our regular episode. In this rewind episode from 2018, Beth and Wendy discuss Jessie Dotson Jr., an American mass murderer convicted for the Lester Street Murders in Memphis, Tennessee. The crime, which took place on March 2, 2008, was one of the most brutal mass killings in the city’s history. This episode was researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Williams and edited by Minnie Williams. Thanks for listening! This is a weekly podcast and new e...
Mar 25, 2025•50 min
In this rewind episode from 2018, Beth and Wendy discuss Jessie Dotson Jr., an American mass murderer convicted for the Lester Street Murders in Memphis, Tennessee. The crime, which took place on March 2, 2008, was one of the most brutal mass killings in the city’s history. This episode was researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Williams and edited by Minnie Williams. Thanks for listening! This is a weekly podcast and new episodes drop every Thursday, so until next time... look alive guys...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 33 min
Continuing our collab episode with Aaron from Generation Why, we explore the music, life, legend, and legacy of Marvin Gaye. A groundbreaking singer, songwriter, and producer, Gaye rose to fame in the 1960s and revolutionized soul music. His remarkable career was tragically cut short when he was fatally shot in 1984. This is Part 2 - check last week for Part 1! Generation Why: https://genwhypod.com/ Where to find us: Our Facebook page is Fruitloopspod and our discussion group is Fruitloopspod Di...
Mar 13, 2025•47 min
In this collab episode, Wendy & Beth team up with Aaron from Generation Why to explore the music, life, legend, and legacy of Marvin Gaye. A groundbreaking singer, songwriter, and producer, Gaye rose to fame in the 1960s and revolutionized soul music. His remarkable career was tragically cut short when he was fatally shot in 1984. This is Part 1 - check in next week for Part 2! Generation Why: https://genwhypod.com/ Where to find us: Our Facebook page is Fruitloopspod and our discussion grou...
Mar 06, 2025•52 min
In this collab episode, Wendy & Beth talk to Celisia of Truer Crime about Samuel Little, a serial killer who confessed to having committed 93 murders between 1970 and 2005, at least 50 of which have been verified by law enforcement. He has been called the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history. Check out Truer Crime here: https://truercrimepodcast.com/ Where to find us: Our Facebook page is Fruitloopspod and our discussion group is Fruitloopspod Discussion on Facebook; https://www.faceb...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr
