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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

Episode 95 The Murder of Emily Longley

Episode 95 is about the murder of Emily Longley. It's centers around the docuseries Mommy's little murderer. Emily Longley was a teenager from New Zealand who moved to England to create a better life living with her grandparents. She met Elliot Turner and her life took a turn towards crazy. They began dating and he was a jealous partier who was turned abusive. They partied in night clubs and Elliot threw money around left and right. One night Emily made a bad decision to go home with him from th...

Jun 17, 202235 min

Chit Chat 40 Farting at the Gym

This week's chit chat Sam and Jeff chat about a new boy, Sam just got back from work conference which leads to a fun conversation about gym accidents and maybe a fart or two at the gym. Sam recounts a massive act of courage recovering from a procedure and returning to work.

Jun 15, 202229 min

Episode 94: The Phantom

Episode 94 is about a horrible case of mistaken Identity. This episode centers around the documentary the Phantom. in 1983, Carlos DeLuna was arrested for the murder of Wanda Lopez. Wanda Lopez was stabbed to death in a bloody scene at a gas station in Corpus Christie, Texas. Several witnesses identified DeLuna as the assailant, but only one problem there's no blood or DNA evidence found on Deluna. How could that be possible at such a grizzly crime scene?

Jun 10, 202236 minSeason 2Ep. 94

Chit Chat 39: Pride, Pride and more Pride!

This week's chit chat Sam and Jeff recap their pride celebrations. Sam runs into several of her ex-boyfriends (now gays), meets some housewives, a wild pride ride spin class with some fantastic drag queens and the nuptials of some of Jeff's friends. They wrap it up with what they are reading and watching. The Lincoln Lawyer Heartstopper Top Gun The Inheritance Games - Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Jun 08, 202232 minSeason 1Ep. 39

Episode 93 The Assassination Attempt of Bob Marley

Episode 93 is about the assassination attempt on Bob Marley's life. In 1976, Jamaica was in a state of turmoil. There was an election for Prime Minister occurring amongst the backdrop of violent encounters between the rival political parties. Marley wanted to unify and bring peace to the two sides by performing two free concerts for the people. In the lead up to the first concert Marley was shot along with his wife and manager.

Jun 03, 202227 min

Chit Chat 38 Weddings, Movie and Shopping for appliances (Good lord this sounds boring! it's not)

This week's chit chat Sam's has been partying like a rockstar. She recaps a wedding from her weekend, but the good friend that she is got up the next day to cheer on her F45 buddies at the Buffalo Half. Once again, she's spotted in the wild by a BIG TIME FAN! Jeff has been golfing his life away and watching movies galore. The terrific twosome wraps it up with an unsolved murder with local ties to Buffalo. Sour Grapes 2.5/5 that's wilds Senior Year 1/5 that's wilds...

Jun 01, 202236 min

Episode 92 The Double Dip!

This week we combine the main pod and chit chat. This week's case is about the Murder of Gary Mattson and Winfield Mowder. Back in 1999, a strange message was left on their answering machine and Gary's dad was concerned. What he found was shocking and led the authorities to some unsolved arson cases. We dive right into chit chat afterwards, recapping Sam's fabulous trip, a date for Jeff, some celebrity criminal behavior and a few books and movies to watch. Welcome Back Sammy Jo, we missed you! O...

May 27, 202250 min

Epsiode 91 Who Do You Believe?

Episode 91 is about episode 1 of who do you believe? It surrounds the story of the relationship between Mark Athans and Charity Parchem. She claims he tried to poison and kill her two times and he claims she is a scam artist and liar. Both were married multiple times and have a lot of baggage. Again the audio ain't great, so my apologies. Rookie moves.

May 20, 202231 min

Episode 90: The Disappearance of Steven Stayner

This week's episode focuses on the hulu documentary Captive Audience, A Real American Horror Story. In 1972, Steven Stayner went missing for 7 years and then returned home. After agreeing to film a documentary about their ordeal, what was going to be a happy reunion takes some unfortunate turns. The Stayner family may just be cursed.

May 13, 202237 min

Chit Chat 36 Denver, Jesse Williams and A Helluva a lot of TV

On Tthis week's chit chat, the hosts go GAGA for Jesse Williams. Jeff recaps his trip to Colorado filed with Donuts, Atv's and Horse Racing! Then they chat about what they're watching. They're not reading shit. LAZY Bums. Ozark Big Eyes Russian Dolls Deep Water Real World Reunion New Orleans

May 11, 202235 min

Episode 89 Eugene Mallove

Episode 89 is about the murder of Eugene Mallove. Eugene was a well-respected scientist who rented to some unfortunate tenants. A story of murder takes some twists and turns with a bunch of criminal suspects. After five years being unsolved a tip from a witness got the ball rolling on finding the killers.

May 06, 202235 minSeason 2Ep. 89

Episode 88 The Murder of Meghan Landowski

Episode 88 is about the murder of Meghan Landowski. She had an early release day from high school and was violently attacked and murdered. Her Dad comes home to find her dead body on the floor. There were so many suspects in this case. An obvious suspect was not the killer and then the case goes cold. BUT WHO KILLED MEGHAN!

Apr 29, 202235 min

Chit Chat 34 Johnny Depp, the 450k Birthday Party and Flight Attendants get paid!

Sam and Jeff are busy on this week's chit chat. They discuss some pop culture and news issues, Johnny Depp v Amber Heard, Labor Union Rules, and United finally paying its flight attendants what THEY DESERVE. Jeff watched a boat load of movies and Sam watched the Abercrombie documentary. Vacation Friends I, Tonya Afternoon Delight White Hot: The Rise & Fall of Abercrombie & Fitch The School for Good Mothers - Jessamine Chan Off With My head - Stassi Schroeder...

Apr 27, 202232 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Episode 87: The McMartin Family Trial

Episode 87 is about the McMartin Preschool in Manhattan Beach, California. The McMartin preschool trial was a day care sexual abuse case in the 1980s. Members of the McMartin family, who operated a preschool in Manhattan Beach, California, were charged with hundreds of acts of sexual abuse of children in their care. It involves an unqualified child psychologist, some rabid politicians, a renowned journalist and a lot of salacious allegations of devil worship and sacrifice. It became the longest,...

Apr 22, 202247 min

Chit Chat Episode 33: The Wild Wonderful Whites of West Virginia, Dygnus Day and a list of words to reitire!

On this week's Chit Chat Jeff finally watched the Wild Wonderful Whites of West Virginia. 7 out of 5 that's wilds. This documentary is just out of this world wild. Sam recaps her weekend away with her Best Friends (eye roll) in Seneca falls and Ithaca. Jeff reminisces about Dyngus Days gone bye! Then the hosts debate a list of words millennials should retire. The wild wonderful whites of west virginia Call Me Kat Pose Judi's Lounge 2057 Military Rd, NF, NY 14304 4/5 that's wild CRISPY wings but ...

Apr 20, 202235 min

Episode 86 The Death of Cooper Harris

Episode 86 is about Justin Ross Harris and the death of Cooper Harris. Cooper was left in a hot car as Justin Harris went into work. Cooper succumbed to the high temperatures and died in the hot car. Justin claims to have forgotten that his son was in the back of his car because it wasn't his day to take him to daycare. There are some weird aspects and holes in this case. Did he do it intentionally? A very odd conversation between the parents was overheard while Justin was in custody but does it...

Apr 15, 202224 min

Chit Chat Episode 32 Don't be tardy for the party!

On this week's chit chat, Jeff recaps his tattoo appointment. Brittany is pregnant and Prince Harry is ready to spill the tea about poor Camilla. Sam and Jeff are bigggg Camilla Stans. Our hosts in shining armor then discuss their extremely social weekends and are just exhausted by all the socializations. Armchair Expert w/ Dax Sheppard Lurlene McDaniel Books The Ultimatum

Apr 13, 202234 min

Episode 85 The Death of Sharon Williams and the Disappearance of Walter Notheis

Episode 85 is about the death of Sharon Williams and the disappearance of Walter Notheis. Sharon Williams was a mother of 2 grown sons that died in what seemingly was a tragic car accident. But St. Louis County Deputy Cokeland knew this wasn't just a normal accident. Three years after the case was solved, he reached out to the New St Louis County medical examiner to reexamine the case. Dr. Mary Case WAS ON THE CASE. Two months after Sharon William's disappearance a man in the same town, Walter N...

Apr 08, 202231 min

Chit Chat 31 Breakups Tacos and Traumatic Events

This week's chit chat Jeff's back on the market as Deuces says deuces to seeing him. The dramatic duo spent lots of time together taking in the arts and enjoying some fine Mexican cuisine. Taqueria Ranchos Dos To Kill A Mockingbird

Apr 06, 202223 min

Episode 84 The Death of Kurt Cobain

Episode 84 is about the untimely death of Nirvana front man Kurt Cobain. It was ruled a suicide in 1994. Sam covers the documentary Soaked in Bleach in which Tom Grant is hired by Courtney Love to find Kurt. Was it a suicide or did Cobain suffer a more nefarious fate?

Apr 01, 202245 min

Chit Chat 30 Relient K and the slap heard round the world!

On Chit Chat this week Sam and Jeff talk about Sam's trip to the Relient K concert. She had the time of her 2004 self's life! Jeff ate everything at brunch and saw the Lost City. Jeff recaps the oscars then the terrible twosome chat about the biggest slap since Stephen slapped Irene.

Mar 30, 202231 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Episode 83: The Disappearance of Melissa Caddick

Episode 83 is about the story of Melissa Caddick. She's an Australian financial advisor who promised her friends and family heaps and heaps of cash. Until one day under the suspicion of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) went missing. Was she abducted? Was she murdered? Was it suicide or is she still alive?

Mar 25, 202228 minSeason 2Ep. 83

Chit Chat 29 Jussie Smollett, Amanda Bynes and The Derrick Sisters

This week's chit chat is all about TV, TV and more TV. Sam and Jeff recap their weekends, chit chat about Amanda Bynes, The Derek Sisters and the 7M Cult, and Jussie Smollet. Sam's watching Is it Cake, the wild and wonderful whites of West Virginia and Jeff's crushing on Sandra Oh in Killing Eve and Octavia Spencer in Truth be told!

Mar 22, 202226 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Episode 82: The Disappearance and Murder of Caylee Anthony

Episode 82 is about the disappearance and death of Caylee Anthony. She was a 3-year-old little girl living with Mother Casey, and grandparents George and Cindy. She was missing for a month when her grandmother reported her missing. This story has fake nannies, missed leads and lies. LOTS of LIES!

Mar 18, 202255 minSeason 2Ep. 82

Chit Chat 28: Doors or Wheels? Shift or Caps Lock? Sam or Jeff?

This week's chit chat Jeff's watching some movie's Death on the Nile, and The Batman. Batman's 3 effing hours long but he was in it for the long haul and Death on the Nile is a good ole campy time. Sam's watching sports reailty tv, weird. They chat about a delightful brunch, he sadly forgot to mention his brunch dates and he is FOREVER apologetic for it. His lovely guest co-hosts Tiffany and Connie joined him. Sam tried boba tea for the first time, it was "interesting". How do you type on keyboa...

Mar 16, 202229 min

Episode 81: The disappearance of Jodi Huisentruit

This week's episode covers the disappearance of Jodi Huisentruit. Jodi was a young, well liked morning anchorwoman is Mason City, Iowa. There were several men investigated in the case. The case goes cold and a recent tip brings the disappearance back into the news. Detective Terrance Prochaska believes he knows who did it and can't wait to slap the cuffs on em. BUT WHO DONE IT!

Mar 11, 202236 minSeason 2Ep. 81

Chit Chat 27: Just Say Gay Gay Gay!

This week's chit chat we say gay gay gay! Down with the don't say gay bill. Jeff's second date went swimmingly, and there's a third on the way. Woot Woot! Sam and Jeff talk about their book reads and Jeff is hooked. He's obsessed with a trashy gay romance/suspense novel. They recap their weekends, brunch and birthday parties! Does Sam need therapy? Jeff already goes. Verity - Colleen Hoover Bath Haus - PJ Vernon

Mar 09, 202224 min

Episode 80: The Murder of Rayna Rison

This week's episode we're talking about the murder of Rayna Rison. Rayna's boyfriend was supposed to meet her after work one night and when he showed she wasn't there, and neither was her car! Not long after her body was found in a nearby creek. There were so many suspects, but the case went cold. Fast forward to the future and a jail house snitch helps solves the crime!

Mar 03, 202230 min
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