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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 55 Jeff's back from Vacayyyy

Jeff's back from a couple weekends away to return to his post as the lead on chit chit! Thanks to Big T for filling in. Jeff went to meet his new boss and coworkers in Cleveland. Then went to the bills game in Baltimore with his good Judy, Cheryl. Sam consumed so much content she basically a pop culture influencer now.

Oct 05, 202233 min

Episode 110: The Murder of Thomas and Jackie Hawks

Jennifer Henderson thought she had struck the dating jackpot when she stumbled upon Skylar Deleone's on line dating profile. He seemed kind. charming and former child actor, what more could a girl want? But as Skylar's inability to hold a job started to drown them in debt, Skylar did what he thought was the best option for his family, buy a 500,000 yacht for them all to live on. What could go wrong? ...Listen and find out!

Sep 30, 202232 min

Chit Chat 54 Big T Energy

This weeks chit chat is co-hosted by big time listener, long time fan -- BIG T --THERESE KURTZ. Jeff is away practicing self care with a massage so we're left to our own girl gang! This episode is recorded from the car --Carpool Karaoke style and covers everything to how Therese is a snitch and why she'll be single for the rest of her life. Listen now!

Sep 28, 202230 min

Episode 109: Lori Vallow - Sins of our Mother

This week's episode is about the Lori Vallow or doomsday mother documentary Sins of Our Mother. Lori was an extremist Mormon, who's children went messing. While authorities were searching for her 2 young children., Lori ran away to marry Chad Daybell a widower whose wife died under suspicious circumstances. Buckle up this religious documentary is a WILD RIDE with a lot of characters. You might want to write some stuff down!

Sep 23, 20221 hr 8 minSeason 3Ep. 109

Chit Chat 53 Mormons, and High Blood Pressure

On this week's chit chat Jeff's is accosted by 2 young hot Mormon missionaries as he arrived to record the pod. The hotties in black and white got a little more than they bargained for, stopping Jeffrey. Sam watched a league of their own, and the do revenge. Jeff is doing the reading this week, wholly enthralled in The Missing American. Sam finally reads a book that Jeff read A school for good mothers by Jessamine Chan. Do Revenge The Missing American - Kwei Quarty...

Sep 21, 202231 minSeason 2Ep. 53

Episode 108: I dated a Psycho, Candy Williams

Episode 108 is about Hulu's I dated a Psycho. This episode follows Candy Williams, a midwestern transplant living a quiet life as a 2nd grade teacher is St. Petersburg, Florida. She thrives in her job but is searching for love. She spends her free time on the beach and as luck would have it, one day she meets a wonderful hottie named Joe Collier. Was she lucky? Was it the man of her dreams or was it a nightmare?!

Sep 16, 202232 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Chit Chat 52 #justiceforCamilla

This Week's Chitty Chat Jeff's out at the drag shows again. Sam meets with some disapprovin glances. Sam went off to the P Town and Martha's Vineyard for Cam and some friend's birthdays. Jeff watched the patient and Sam read "I'm Glad My Mom Died" by Jennette McCurdy. SHE was OBESSED 5/5 that's wilds. THEN they mourn the passing of the Queen and Celebrate the crowing of the New QUEEN CONSORT CAMILLA! #JusticeforCamilla

Sep 13, 202233 min

Episode 107 Where is Richard Simmons!?

Episode 107 is about the disappearance of Richard Simmons. Richard Simmons vanished from the public eye in 2014 and no one truly knows why. Sam followed the TMZ documentary What Happened to Richard Simmons? Was it weight gain? Is he dead? Did he Transition? Tune in and let us know what you think!

Sep 09, 202233 minSeason 3Ep. 3

Chit Chat 51 A Fun Filled Chit Chat Weekend with one of our main B*tches!

This week's chit chat one of our biggest fans Rachel in Ohio comes in for the weekend! We made stops at the chicken wing fest, the colony cigar bar and lounge, the maid of the mist, and the black party at Club Marcella. Sam put in a marathon of day drinking and rallied for a full weekend. Tune in for the gory details! The Devil in Ohio Black Summer Look Both Ways

Sep 07, 202238 minSeason 1Ep. 51

Epsiode 106 The Murder of Janet Abaroa

This Week's episode we cover Fatal Flaws A 2020 Edition. Janet Abaroa was stabbed to death in 2005, in Durham, North Carolina. She was discovered by her husband Raven Abaroa. Investigators had a difficult time pinpointing a suspect. There really weren't any solid leads. The case goes cold for years and then due to some unusual actions by a suspect, they're narrowed in on.

Sep 02, 202236 min

Chit Chat 50 Overdue Library Books

This week's Chit Chat Jeff back in the Gay, Single and over 30 world. He recounts the BEST STEAK he's ever had. A Waygu beef steak from Prescott Provisions that was Muy DELICIOSO! He fully engaged watching lots on the Boob Tube. Sam did some celebrating with her MIL Deb! She's also thinking about suing her mole doctor for Malpractice! No not really BUT STILL! 5 Days at Memorial Mike The Girlfriend Who Didn't Exist

Aug 31, 202227 minSeason 1Ep. 50

Episode 105 I Just Killed My Dad

This week's episode we cover the Netflix documentary I Just Killed my dad as suggested by one of our biggest fans, Big T, Therese. Anthony Templet shot his father and never denied it. He wanted to just wound his dad so he could escape him. Was it premeditated murder or self-defense? And where was Anthony's Mom? Stepmom? Grandparents? This one is more complicated than one would guess.

Aug 26, 20221 hr 1 min

Episode 104: The Murder of Reeva Steenkamp

Happy 2 YEARS YA'LLLLLLLLLLLL and they said it would never last! This week's episode is celebrating 2 years of It Just Makes sense oh and we covered the Murder of Reeva Steenkamp. South African famed paralympian Oscar Pistorious is alleged to have thought an intruder had broken into his home. He fired multipe shots into the bathroom where his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp was hiding behind the door. Did he comit premeditated mure or was he negligent? You decide

Aug 19, 202229 minSeason 2Ep. 104

Chit Chat 49 The Fried Pickle Incident Heard Round the Fair

On this week's Chit Chat the terrible twosome chat about the Erie County Fair. Sam wayyyy over sold it, but there were some delicious eats and a funny incident involving a pickle! Sam's terrible awful no-good summer continues with an unfortunate accident at the gym. Jeff plays his best round of golf of the year and SHE JUST DOESNT CARE!

Aug 17, 202235 min

Episode 103 The Murder of Dolana Clark

This week's episode we discuss another episode of Unusual Suspects called Little Girl Gone. This week's episode we're in Great Falls Montana unfortunately for the Murder of Dolana Clark. Little 9-year-old Dolana wanted a Siamese cat from the local pet store. She worked all summer to save the money but was a little bit short. She went home to get the money from her dad, but he refused to help. She left that day to go find some cash for the cat from her neighbor friend and never returned....

Aug 11, 202239 min

Chit Chat 48 Ok, Ok, I uploaded the wrong file... IM SORRY!

This week Jeff's back from vacation and he's hot to trot. He has a dilemma and he's not sure if he should be offended. He watched two seasons of shows on Apple TV, BlackBird, and The Other Girls. He played a successful golf tournament with his Dad and went to the National Comedy Museum and The Lucy and Desi Museum. Sam had a melt down at Orion's Story. She can't hack virtual reality. A&J Poke Swannie House Upper Crust Nope

Aug 10, 202229 min

Episode 102: Misha and The Wolves

Episode 102 is about the Story of Misha and the Wolves. Misha was a holocaust survivor, who walked from Belgium to Germany to find her family. As she was making her trek, she was taken in by a pack of wolves and raised by them. Or was she? Misha got a book and movie deal. She was big celebrity in Europe and almost made it on Oprah. Then her fascinating story fell apart. BUT HOW AND WHY?!

Aug 05, 202239 minSeason 2Ep. 102

Chit Chat 47 Ivana Trump is buried where?!

On Chit Chat this week double trouble chat about poor Ivana Trump's grave site. Shakira and Ricky Martin's legal troubles and some local shocking true crime. Sam can't handle chewing and loud music and had some delicious eats. Froth Brewing The Grey Man

Aug 02, 202229 min

Episode 101 The Absent Teacher

Episode 101 is about the hulu show unusual suspects, the episode titled the Absent Teacher. In 1993, an elementary school teacher goes missing after her first day at a new job. Over the next two months, investigators sift through clues, piecing together the heartbreaking truth behind the young educator's sudden disappearance.

Jul 29, 202236 minSeason 2Ep. 101

Chit Chat 46 Annnnddd IIIII will always Love you

This week's chit chat we're thinking about a new opening. Any suggestions? We talk about our riveting weekends. Jeff is OBSESSED with a Dolly Parton documentary. She's just lovely and undoubtedly a national treasure. Sam has a little drama with Cameron going out with "the boys" . Jeff's sister has some unsettling condiments in her refrigerator, which leads to an uncomfortable HILARIOUS text exchange. Alba - Netflix Dolly Parton: Here I am - Netflix Twin Flame

Jul 27, 202228 min

Episode 100 The Girl in the Picture

Episode 100 Ya'll!! Do you believe we made it this far? This episode we cover the documentary The Girl in The Picture. An exotic dancer Tonya Hughes get assaulted, ends up in the hospital and dies. Some of Tonya's friends try to locate her next of kin and they find her mother. The mother in turn says she had died years ago. SO WHO IS THIS TONYA! This documentary goes on twists and turns and never ends how you want it. Thanks for joining us and helping us get to 100 EPISODES!

Jul 22, 202249 minSeason 2Ep. 100

Episode 45 Corinne Joins the Pod!

On this week's chit chat Corinne drops by for a guest co-hosting spot! Sam and Jeff recap their weekends. Weddings, the Italian Fest, Burger fest, BBQ's and lots of food. Cameron doesn't know what a taco is. Corinne entertains us with a story about being accosted and almost getting a new girlfriend at Tim Hortons.

Jul 19, 202251 min

Episode 99 The Murder of Catherine Simpson

Episode 99 is about the murder of 85-year-old Catherine Simpson in an episode of homicide hunter called 12 years a fugitive. Catherine was stabbed to death and found sadly by her grandson. Who would kill a little old lady and why? Next to her body the police found a yard stick. Why a yard stick? Tune in and see what you think!

Jul 15, 202229 min

Chit Chat 44 Jen Shah Goes Down, Basket Raffles and Prolapsed Rectums

This week's Chit Chat Sam and Jeff go through some pop culture news. Jen Shah GUILTY! Howie Mandel doin some out there shit. Sam has a new addiction watching live tik tok raffles, and people scratching lottery tickets. Sam's beefin about Jeff's outfit choice from his weekend barbeque. BUT she has no idea what he had on. She also started a manifestation journal. Sam was winning some prizes and making a scene at her cousin's bridal shower. Motherland Apotheca 17 W Main St, Lockport NY 14094...

Jul 12, 202235 min

Episode 98 After Tiller

Episode 98 Jeff and Sam are talking about the documentary after Tiller. Dr. George Tiller was an infamous late term abortionist who was murdered in 2009 by a pro birth activist. The documentary focuses on the 4 remaining late term abortionists in the United States; Dr. Leroy Carhart, Dr. Warren Hern, Dr. Shelley Sella and Dr. Susan Robinson.

Jul 08, 202236 min

Episode 43 Marches, The 4th of July and Carrot Cake

This week's chit chat Sam and Jeff are fresh on the protesting trail. They stood loud and proud and marched for reproductive rights! The troublesome twosome shares their thoughts on the event and then recap their holiday weekends. Jeff saw black phone and took Phil to his sister's 4th of July party. He wanted to show off his new arm candy. He also got a promotion at Key! WOOHOO big things. Sam is knee deep in wedding season, leading the charge again on the dance floor. She also fan girled out at...

Jul 05, 202229 min

Epsiode 97 The Murder of Gail Bierenbaum

Episode 97 Sam dives into a 20/20 episode called Do No Harm. This episode is about Dr. Bob Bierenbaum and his wife Gail. It was a story book romance where Bob wooed gail with helicopters rides, cash and fancy dinners. They married and then Bob became abusive. One day Gail goes missing after Bob takes helicopter ride over the ocean and never returns. But what exactly happened? Tune in for a shocking ending!

Jun 30, 202241 min

Chit hat 42 Abortion, Overturned Murder Convictions and Congratulations!

This week's Chit Chat we touch a bit of Roe v. Wade, we are sad, stressed and angry. We update the listening faithful about Justin Harris Ross, his conviction was overturned and poor Shoe Lover from TikTok (broke my heart)! Sam had a weekend getaway to Warsaw with a bunch of friends. Cam's got a new job! Congrats Cam! Jeff and his gal pal Taaliba went to dinner and to see Cabaret. Compass Run Cabaret Chim's Oasis Bear - Hulu The Real Housewives, The Ultimate Girls Trip...

Jun 30, 202234 min

Episode 96 The State of Texas vs Melissa

The State of Texas vs Melissa. This is the case of the first Hispanic woman Melissa Lucio sentenced to death in the State of Texas. Melissa was the mother of 14 children in the Rio Grande Valley in Texas. The police were called to her house to the scene of a non-responsive 2-year-old girl, her daughter Mariah. When the child was first examined there appeared to be horrible child abuse which was determined to be the cause of death. But is that what really happened?

Jun 24, 202237 min

Chit Chat 41 Sam's hollering at Jeff all night long

This week's chit chat Sam and Jeff entertain the listeners with stories from the weekend gone by. Jeff had some fascinating tales from the taste of country. People were expelling bodily fluids all over the place. Sam read another book and a couple movies. She is on her game this week ya'll! The pod ends when Sam erupts in anger and disappointment at Jeff's lack of movie knowledge. Spider Head The Montreal Murders The Good Children Podcast

Jun 23, 202237 min
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