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It Just Makes Sense

Samantha Smith and Jeffrey Siefertjmspodcast.buzzsprout.com
Welcome to “It Just Makes Sense!” the podcast by two easily distracted higher educated former lovers that explores all of the unpopular opinions, conspiracy theories and cult leaders that make you want to scream “THAT JUST MAKES SENSE!”
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Episodes

Chit Chat Episode 11

On this week's Chit Chat, Sam and Jeff chat about some true crime news about Cleo Smith, Astroworld and The Walker County Jane Doe. Then we talk what we're reading, eating and watching. Wentworth The Eyes of Tammy Faye Necessary Lies - Diane Chamberlain

Nov 11, 202124 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Episode 65: Heather Mack

Episode 65 is out and we talk about the case of Heather Mack! Matricide, Money, Murder, Sex, Deportation. This case has it all and contrary to what Samantha professes in the podcast, Jeff was not that far off in chit chat. He just left out some details.

Nov 11, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 65

Episode 64: Austin Harouff

This week's episode is about Austin Harouff. A 19 year old frat boy who chewed the flesh off of his neighbor's face. Why did he do it? Was it drugs? Was it booze? Did he have a phsychotic break? Tune in and Let us know!

Nov 05, 202128 minSeason 2Ep. 64

Episode 63: Ronald O'Brien AKA The Candy Man

This episode is about Ronnie O'Brien or the candy man. Halloween hasn't been the same since murderous deeds. He's the reason we have all the ridiculous memes about drugs in our candy. I don't know about you guys but we aren't sharing our edibles! Happy Halloween friends!

Oct 29, 202131 minSeason 2Ep. 68

Chit Chat Episode 9: The triumphant return of Jeff!

Guess who's back? BACK AGAIN! Jeffrey's back, tell a friend! On Chit Chat this week Jeff regals us with fond memories of his trip to Jamaica. We give some true crime updates spoiler alert Brian Laundrie has been found dead and one of John Wayne Gacey's victim's were identified. As always they chat about what they're reading and eating. Children of Blood and Bone Tony Adayemi The Oysterville Sewing Circle - Susan Wiggs The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia - Tubi Dope Sick - Hulu The Gra...

Oct 28, 202132 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Episode 62: The Disappearance of Cindy Song

The week Sam and Jeff talk about the disappearance of Cindy Song. She went out for a night of partying on Halloween and never came home. Was she kidnapped? Did she decide to just run away or did she meet a more nefarious end?

Oct 22, 202126 min

Chit Chat 8: Ghost Stores, MTV MADE and the Pick Up Artist

For this weeks chitchat, we brought in a guest host PHIL PENEPENT! From growing up in a funeral home, to filming with MTV for MADE, to studying abroad in Italy during the Amanda Knox trial-- Phil SPILLS IT ALL. The laughs are flying and the tea is HOT in this weeks CHIT CHAT!

Oct 21, 202135 min

Episode 61: The Chippendales

This week Sam and Jeff talk about the murder for hire plot and all the drama surrounding the creation of the Chippendales. This story has half naked men, celebrities and multiple murders. Tune in, it's a wild ride!

Oct 15, 202131 minSeason 2Ep. 61

Chit Chat Episode 7: Dave Chappelle, The Jersey Shore and Travel Memories

This week Sam and Jeff chit chat about the Dave Chappelle controversy, their shared travel memories, and what they're reading watching, and listening to. SAM went to the JERSEY SHORE HOUSE! Sopranos Movie - 2/10 The Candy Man - 7/10 The Wife Stalker - Liv Constantine - 10/10 They Never Learn - Layne Fargo - 8/10 Jenny Pox - JL Bryan - Halloween Pick! Reba - Revived, Remixed and Revisited

Oct 13, 202132 min

Episode 60: Jonestown Cult

This week Sam and Jeff talk about the Jonestown Cult. It's the largest loss of civilian life outside of a terrorist attack in US History. Jim Jones started as an advocate for racial integration in late 1960's and 70's and wood his followers with a dream of a racial utopia. Would you have drank the kool aid?

Oct 08, 202140 min

Chit Chat Episode 6: Heartbreak, Jennifer Garner, Stealing from Facebook

This week Sam and Jeff talk about swindling facebook, a Jesus Weight Loss Cult, accidental text messages and breakups. As always they wrap it up with what they're eating and reading. Enjoy! The Way Down on HBO MAX Dear Evan Hansons in theaters now Poor Unfortunate Soul: A tale of the Sea Witch - Serena Valentino

Oct 06, 202141 min

Episode 59: The Murder of Jake Clyde Merendino

On this week’s episode Sam and Jeff chat about the murder of Jake Clyde Merendino. In 2012 Jake Merendino met male escort David Mezza and quickly fell in love. The two of them had a relationship of almost two years. One problem David was engaged to his pregnant fiancée Taylor. David and Taylor hatched a plan to get David’s money and MURDER him.

Oct 01, 202122 minSeason 2Ep. 59

Episode 5: Chit Chat Brittany, Gabby, John Hinckley and Honey Boo Boo

On this week’s Chit Chat Sam and Jeff chat about Brittany Spears AGAIN, Gabby Petito, John Hinckley, Honey Boo Boo and Laura Prepon. They chat about their Thai food dinner from Roma Thai in Amherst, NY and what they’re reading. A little bit of love advice and wrap it up with Sam's beautiful botox updates. Food Roma Thai and Burmese Cuisine Books Hiding My Privates – Lady Chablis, Theodore Bouloukos They Both Die at the End - Adam Silvera

Sep 30, 202130 min

Episode 58: Gabby Petito

We finally can say RIPPED FROM THE HEADLINES!! ... err Tik Tok in this case. This week we .cover the insane and unraveling story of Gaby Petito. We try to piece together the clues from Tik Tok and some ALLEGED allegations to figure out what exactly is happening in this case and our thoughts on how Brian Laundrie is an absolute monster.

Sep 24, 202129 min

Episode 3: Chit Chat Bible Camp, Rebel Ride and Sweet Whisk

On this weeks Chit Chat Sam and Jeff dive into the cult that Sam joined in High School under the guise of "bible camp" . Jeff discusses his disdain for hard spin classes, his review of white lotus and we end the chat with what we're reading and watching!

Sep 17, 202123 min

Episode 57: The murder of Kitty Genovese

The murder of Kitty Genovese was known around the world as a brutal attack that was heard by 37 other witnesses and no one stepped in. According to the New York Times. Years later we'll find out the exact story -- was it really 37? And we'll explore the reign of terror that the murder- Winston Moseley had on the City of Buffalo during his brief escape from Attica prison.

Sep 17, 202128 min

Episode 56: The trial of Michelle Carter

This week Sam and Jeff get a little help from a friend. Longtime listener and true crime junkie Abby in Kenmore! They take on the case of Michelle Carter. Accused of contributing to the suicide of her then boyfriend Conrad Roy via text message. Did she manipulate him into killing himself or was she a mentally ill, lovestruck and misunderstood teen. You be the judge! Does it make sense?

Sep 10, 202138 minSeason 2Ep. 55

Episode 2: Chit Chat Amanda Bynes, Pooka Shells & College Advice

On this week's chit chat Sam and Jeff are joined by Abby in Kenmore! They tackle the lesser known conservatorhsip of Amanda Bynes, advice for their younger selves and the abortion law in Texas. They wrap it up with a little what are you eating and what are you reading.

Sep 09, 202131 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Episode 55: Dr. Anthony Pignataro

This week we bring you ANOTHER Buffalo case! LETS GO BUFFALO ! This one is one for the books. Dr. Anthony Pignataro wanted nothing more in life but to follow in his fathers footsteps and become an esteemed surgeon. Esteemed did he become? Or was he more well known for the murderous money saving tactics he engaged in during his cosmetic surgeries? Or was he more well known for his world famous snap on toupee patent that spread world wide? Or was he more well known for plotting to kill his wife? L...

Sep 03, 202125 min

Episode 1: Chit Chat! Elizabeth Holmes, Cookie and C*ck

Welcome to our very own spin off....This is it just makes sense Chit Chat! In the inaugural episode of chit chat, Sam and Jeff give an update on the Elizabeth Holmes trial, a riveting discussion on grindr's effects on men, book and tv chatter and some local WNY eats. Cookies! Bigger and Better Bakery - www.biggerandbetterbakery.com Sam's Book Reviews: The Dilemma - BA Paris One True Loves - Taylor Jenkins Reid

Sep 01, 202133 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Episode 54: Ed Gein

This week we're taking a listeners suggestion! We're covering the story of Ed Gein. If you are a horror film buff, than you have to know the murderer who was the inspiration between such cinematic masterpieces of Psycho, Silences of the Lambs and Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Ed's inappropriate infatuation with his mother led to the murder and grave robbing of multiple woman to begin to piece together a human suit to resemble his own mother that he could wear around town . Listen in as Jeff debates ...

Aug 27, 202129 min

Episode 53: Audrie and Daisy

Welcome to season two of It Just Makes Sense! We're starting this season with an... augh. Trigger warning for those listening: Sexual Assault, Rape, Violence against a minor. And honestly just gut wrenching misogyny. This week we're discussing the documentary Audrey and Daisy. It covers the sexual assault and aftermath of two young teenage girls and how the towns, friends and the law turned against them. Collectively sigh and vomit with us and as always -- TEACH OUR YOUTH TO DO BETTER....

Aug 20, 202137 min

Episode 52: The murder of Jon Benet Ramsey

We did it ya'll!! We made it to one year! Thank you so much to everyone who has been listening and supporting us this entire time. For our one year anniversary, we cover one of the biggest true crime cases --THE MURDER OF JON BENET RAMSEY. We deep dive into the lives of the Ramsey's and discuss who could have committed this heinous crime. Was it Patsy Ramsy the former beauty queen? Could it have been Burke Ramsey --the 9 year old brother? Or was it an intruder to the home ...WAS IT SANTA CLAUSE?...

Aug 13, 202152 min

The Trial of Amanda Knox

It was the murder that rocked every college student in 2007. A young American girl is studying abroad in Italy to come home to find her roommate murdered. And then is convicted of the crime. Could you imagine spending four years in Italian Jail, hated by the a foreign country and presumed guilty? What happened to Meredith Kercher and how did FOXY KNOXY get convicted? What was the evidence or NON evidence to overturn the case? LISTEN IN AND FIND OUT AT SAM AND JEFF TAKE ON...THE TRIAL OF AMANDA K...

Aug 06, 202141 min

Episode 50: Foxcatcher

Ruptured testicles, machine guns and the KKK oh my! This week Sam and Jeff tackle the case of Foxcatcher, the Olympic training facility own by eccentric billionaire John DuPont for wrestlers. John DuPont sadly murders Dave Schultz in what some think was a cocaine induced rage. The hosts wrap up the show reminiscing about a few Olympic memories and some of their favorite Olympians worldwide.

Jul 30, 202129 minSeason 1Ep. 50

Episode 49: Did we really go to the moon?!

On Episode 49 of It Just Makes Sense, Sam needed a little break from all the death, doom and gloom so she tackled a conspiracy theory. The moon landing! There are several theories and clues that lead some folks to believe we never actually made it there. Sam and Jeff wrap up this week's pod with a little would you rather and both of them decide they are off to a minimum security prison for a little summer camp!

Jul 23, 202129 minSeason 1Ep. 49

Episode 48: Lorena and John Bobbit

This week's episode covers the case that swept the nation in the early 90's. The Bobbits. Lorena and John Bobbit lived a seemingly wonderful life but behind closed doors she was being abused. One night after another night of rape and violence, Lorena decided to slice her husband's penis off. This case covers, spousal rape, and domestic violence. Listener discretion advised.

Jul 16, 202142 minSeason 1Ep. 48

Episode 47: He didn't start the fire or did he? The death of Lorie Lee Lance

In 1992 the home of Claude Garrett and Lorie Lee Lance started to burn in their sleep. Claude ran out of the house no problem. However, Lorie got stuck in a spare room and died of smoke inhalation. Did he lock her in there and set the home ablaze with kerosene? Did she get turned around, become disoriented and get stuck in the spare room? Sam and Jeff get a little heated in their debate over this one. They end with a few current events and a surprising connection to the Bill Cosby case....

Jul 09, 202139 min
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