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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 98 Barry Manilow, Glamping, The Blindside Controversy

Jeff took his mom to see the sex god himself, Barry Manilow. Sam was off to the Poconos with long time listener big time fan Mike, and company. She was practically Laura Ingles building a fire to heat the hot tub. Jeff had a second date with his new boo thang Edwin. They discuss the Blindside controversy and wrap it up with a delightful conversation about probiotics. Probiotic courtesy of Buffaloils by Lanette Williams Business Site Home Page | dōTERRA Essential Oils (doterra.com) Miller's Thumb...

Aug 23, 202334 minSeason 2Ep. 98

Episode 153 The Murder of Teresita Basa

Teresita Basa was a Filipino girl born to an affluent family who was obsessed with music. She moved from the Philippines to London to continue her studies. She eventually made her way to the United States in Indiana to continue to pursue her musical career. After toiling around the music scene for a while she took a job at a hospital after moving to Chicago. She dated a few men and made some new friends. One night she was going to receive some help fixing her tv and then she was going to perform...

Aug 18, 202331 minSeason 3Ep. 153

Chit Chat 97 AFK, Zoloft and Once Daily Jardiance

This week AFK joins Sam and Jeff for a little chit chat. We touch on a range of topics! Irish Goodbyes, Scary Movies, Donut Walls, and so much more! We watched content galore, Acting Camp, Talk to Me, The Lincoln Lawyer, Heart Stoppers, and Painkiller. Jeff met a new boy and did not play cards. SHOCKING.

Aug 16, 202344 minSeason 2Ep. 97

152 The Sarah Lawrence Cult

Buckle up friends it's a long one! We take a deep dive into the Sarah Lawrence cult. Larry Ray got out of prison in 2010 and had nowhere to go. He decided he would move into the common area at his daughter's school, Sarah Larence college. What happened over the next 6 years was wild. There was manipulation, gaslighting, emotional, physical and sexual abuse. This man led a cult that destroyed people lives.

Aug 11, 202354 minSeason 3Ep. 152

Chit Chat 96 Movies, Mermaids, Mock Jury and Happy Birthday AFK!

This week Jeff was a golfing machine. He watched a new show and movie at the recommendation of Abby from Kenmore. Then he went to play mermaids for AFK's birthday! Sams running faster than the gingerbread man and she hungout with the snitch.

Aug 09, 202331 minSeason 2Ep. 96

Episode 151 The Murder of Gwen Arujuao

Gwen Arujuao was an American trans teenager who was murdered in Newark, California at the age of 17. She liked hanging out with her friends and doing typical teenage hobbies. She made friends with a group of young men that she partied and hooked up with. One awful night the men decided it was their decision to end her life because of who she was. She was humiliated, beaten and strangled. This did not need to happen.

Aug 04, 202331 minSeason 3Ep. 151

Chit Chat 95 Cards, The Beach, Bachelorettes and Golf

This week Jeff has a first playing cards right before recording. Can you tell a difference? Sam was partying like a rock star bachelorette party and a boozy brunch with our first co host Maggie and some of the F45 girls! Jeff was at the beach with his gal pal Lannette. No new food but LOADS of content. The Crowded Room The Morning Show Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile They Both Die at the End

Aug 02, 202334 min

Episode 150 The Curios Case Archbishop Valerian Trifa

Archbishop Valerian Trifa came to the United States from Romania in 1950. He spoke of his background being a refugee of war from the Nazi's during World War II. BUT why is this case interesting? Valerian was the Archbishop of Detroit and a few of his parishioners thought they recognized him from Romania. It turns out they did. He was an ardent supporter of Adolph Hitler and lie about his past. Tune in to hear this horrible account about a horrible man.

Jul 28, 202329 min

Chit Chat 94 The Hammer & Barbie Madness,

Sam and Jeff are back back back again. Jeff watched his icon, his legend, REBA in her new lifetime move the Hammer! Sam went to the theater to see Barbie; she is tepid about how much she likes it. Jeff had brunch with fabulous friends and former co-hosts Tiff and Connie. Sam was playing the role of wonderful Aunt, hosting her niece and nephew for a sleepover. Cam had a little fender bender BUT HE'S OK.

Jul 25, 202334 min

Episode 149 The Murder of David Kerr

In 1991, in Chugiak, Alaska David Kerr opens a package sent to his son George Kerr. What happened next was wild. There was a bomb in the package. David was killed instantly, and his wife Shelly Kerr suffered injuries from over 2000 projectiles. BUT why was it sent to George? Well, the year before three young men George and his two friends from the small Alaska community, became wrapped up in the tragic shooting of teenager Jeffrey Cain. They were shooting heavy duty guns and Cain was in the wron...

Jul 21, 202333 min

Chit Chat 93 Italian Fest, Hamilton, Sole Beach Club

This week Jeff heads north of the border up to Hamilton, Ontario for a night away with his gal pal Laura! They head to the beach, a vegan restaurant, and have the worst donut they have ever had. Sam was partying it up at Sole beach club and did a little paddle boarding with her bestie B. She read a fabulous book Maybe in another life by Taylor Jenkins Reid.

Jul 18, 202334 minSeason 2Ep. 93

Episode 148 The Disappearance of Marlene Major

This episode is about the disappearance of Marlene Majors. Marlene was a young, devoted mother of 2 children, Donald and LaLana. She was in a tumultuous marriage to Bill Major. One source of contention was his physical and sexual abuse of both children. Bill was also said to have encouraged Marlene to have a relationship Glen St. Hillaire, an employee of Bill's. One night in 1980, Marlene was said to have left the house and never returned, disappearing into thin air. After 20 years without solvi...

Jul 14, 202327 min

Chit Chat 92 VC Andrews, Card Playing and Tarot Cards

This week double trouble is back from a 4th of July break. Jeff was watching some VC Andrews movies and they discuss why everyone is obsessed with the incestuous series. Jeff was shufflin up some cards and has an upcoming date. Sam took in loads of content, read a couple books and had a tarot card sesh.

Jul 12, 202343 minSeason 2Ep. 92

Chit Chat Gays Only Apply

Sorry friends, we decided to take the week off to mourn yet another imposition on our rights. I love Colorado but where do they get all these homophobes from!

Jul 05, 202318 sec

Episode 147 The Lakeland Lottery Murder!

Abraham Lee Shakespeare was a casual laborer from the US who won a $30 million lottery jackpot in Florida, receiving $17 million in 2006. Shakespeare unfortunately trusted several people to help him with his money. One such acquaintance was Dorice Dee Dee Monroe, the two became close and Monroe claimed to be partner in a financial business that gave Dee Dee access to all of his money. She immediately withdrew 1 million dollars and bought several cars. She wasn't exactly a friend. In 2009, After ...

Jun 30, 202342 minSeason 3Ep. 147

Chit Chat 91 Miss Candida Davis joins the Pod! We talk therapy and hot cheetos!

One of Sam's best Judy's from UB stops by for a chat about therapy, the alchemist, graduation and prom. Jeff tried some new cheesecake made by his future husband at Genevieve's Bakery in Amherst. FIVE STARS ACROSS THE BOARD! Sam took a snooze at the new Jennifer Lawrence movie and Jeff learned the story of how hot Cheetos came about. The Upshaws Spiderman Bupkis Grace and Frankie Flamin Hot The Bear

Jun 28, 202345 minSeason 2Ep. 92

Episode 146 The Murders of Elizabeth Suh & Robert O'Dubaine

Catherine and Andrew Suh are siblings that grew up outside Chicago, Illinois. As children, their dad consistently favored Andrew. Evening threatening to burn Catherine alive. Their father died of stomach cancer with Andrew by his side. Catherine not so much. A year after their father died, their mother Elizabeth was savagely murdered at her laundromat. Catherine was later suspected of killing her to have control of her younger brother's inheritance because she was left out of the will. She used ...

Jun 24, 202335 minSeason 3Ep. 146

Chit Chat 90 Life in Lockport, It's wedding season and Sam's in the thick of it!

Jeff spent his weekend in Lockport! He did a reader's theater at Motherland Studio on Main Street on Friday to several ovations, Saturday was his 20-year high school reunion, and he had a blast, and Sunday was a golf outing with his pops! Sam had a rehearsal dinner, a shower and then an actual wedding. She was a social butterfly!

Jun 21, 202332 minSeason 2Ep. 90

Episode 145 The Disappearance of Madalyn Murray O'Hair

This week's episode is about one of the most hated women in America in the 70's & 80's. Madalyn Murray O'Hair founded American Atheists and served as its president until 1986, after which her son Jon Garth Murray succeeded her. She successfully advocated for the removal of prayer in school in Baltimore, MD. It all came to a bizarre end in 1995, O'Hair, her second son Jon Garth Murray (known as "Garth"), and her granddaughter and adopted daughter Robin Murray O'Hair disappeared.

Jun 16, 202325 minSeason 3Ep. 145

Chit Chat 89 Shuffle em up, it's time for cards!

Jeff finally gets out the cards in 2023! He went to see a drag performance of the golden girls! Sam was partying like a rockstar at a professional conference in the majestic NY city of Binghampton. She had some bartenders turn on the vanderpump reunion and was sucking back the cocktails. It's like freaky Friday in this bitch! The roles reversed. The Little Mermaid Fire Country The Lost Episodes of the Golden Girls - Episode 3 - The Alleyway Theater Just the nicest couple - Mary Kubica...

Jun 14, 202326 minSeason 2Ep. 89

Episode 144 The Murder of Bobbie Jo Stinnett

Bobbie Jo Stinnett was a 23-year-old pregnant woman who was murdered in Skidmore, Missouri in December 2004. Her husband Zeb Stinnett came home to find her cut open on the floor and their baby removed from her stomach. Bobbie Jo was dead and the baby was nowhere to be found. Bobbie Jo was a kind dog breeder without any enemies, who could have done this and why?

Jun 09, 202332 minSeason 3Ep. 144

Chit Chat 88 Gay Pride in Buffffallloooo and panicking at the car wash!

This week's Chit Chat Sam and Jeff share their Buffalo Gay Pride experiences. Sam was marching away in the parade. Jeff watched and sadly missed his Gorgina friend marching for a pee break. It was a room full of exes and sunshine. Rachel from Cleveland swung by for the weekend, and longtime listeners, big time fans were all around. Sam shares a story or two struggling at the car wash. WHO CAN'T RELATE. Natalia Grace Drag me to Dinner

Jun 07, 202335 minSeason 2Ep. 88

Episode 143 Who Killed Jenni Rivera?

In 2012, Jenni Rivera was an international music star! She was one of the top regional Mexican artists in the world. She performed at sold out arenas in the US and Mexico. She had a hit reality show, chart topping albums, and a feature film. One night in December 2012, Jenni and her team died in a horrific plane crash. However, the circumstances around that crash have always been in question. Was it a hit job or just a terrible accident? You Decide!

Jun 02, 202335 minSeason 3Ep. 143

Chit Chat 87 Golf, Cycling Frog Seltzers, Hailee Steinfield and Josh Allen

Jeff celebrated Memorial Day with a couple rounds of golf, and brunch at Roost! Another delish brunch. A couple mocktails at twin petrils and a night cap at Big Ditch Brewery. Sam spent the weekend with the family, then headed up north for an event. She cheered on some of her F45 friends at the Buffalo Marathon. Yes, I know Hailee Steinfeld is gorgeous. It's called SARCASM. ;) Mrs. Davis Hot in Cleveland A Man Called Otto Missing The Good Nurse BamaRush Documentary...

May 31, 202330 min

Episode 142 Jayson Williams and The Shooting of Gus Christofi

Gus Christofi was a 55-year-old limo driver working in Pittstown, New Jersey. In 2002, he thought he got the job of a lifetime. He was coming off shift and was asked to work longer to transport NBA Star Jayson Williams and a group of Harlem Globetrotters to a late night dinner. The globetrotters got a long swimmingly with Gus and invited him into dinner with them. Jayson was not as big a fan. However, Gus ended up at Williams' house after dinner. Jayson told the story that he was playing around ...

May 26, 202329 minSeason 3Ep. 142

Chit Chat 86 Sam and Jeff double date with Evangeline and Gino!

This week's episode Sam and Jeff hangout with Evangeline her gay bestie Gino. The kids got higher than a giraffe's ass, played some board games and watched a movie. Jeff went and saw the Avett brothers with some fabulous friends.

May 24, 202336 minSeason 2Ep. 86

Episode 141: The Attempted Murder of Jose Garza

Jose Garza was headed down to the garage to grab an Ice Cream bar for his wife Nicole after a late-night romp in the bedroom. He walked in to the garage to be shot at by an intruder. Authorities thought this may have been a result of Jose and Nicole's as a DA and Divorce Attorney respectively. BUT WAS IT WHY?! This case gets wild. WHO IS THE SHOOTER? WHY DID THEY SHOOT HIM!

May 19, 202332 min

Chit Chat 85 Jeff's eating his way through WNY and Sam's a Family Girl!

Jeff went out to eat 5 out of 7 days. La Azteca, Iron Tail Tavern, Roost, Camaratas... FOOD FOOD AND MORE FOOD. He took in some new wholesome content, 80 for Brady, Scream 6 and Not Dead Yet. Then the fabulous friends talk about needing vs not needing closure. Sam spent lots of time with the in laws and hosted her first family din din at her house!

May 17, 202336 min

Episode 140 The Murder of Katie Pladl

This week's episode is about the murder of Katie/Denise Pladl. Her parents Steven and Alyssa met were in an abusive relationship. Steve beat Alyssa and pinched their baby at the time name Denise black and blue. He even put the baby in a cooler to silence her crying. Alyssa made the difficult decision to give her baby up for adoption to help escape the abuse. She was adopted and renamed Katie by another couple the Fuscos. Katie reconnected with her birth parents at age 18 and moved back in with t...

May 11, 202331 min
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