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Shady Shit

Casey Balshamshadyshit.libsyn.com
Crooks, creeps, ghosts, people from Florida - we’ve got it all. A one stop shop for wild stories that all find comfort under the shady umbrella. From internet dates gone awry to self-help groups that may be cults to living in a haunted house, join comedian host Casey Balsham as she gets into some Shady Shit.
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Episodes

Dirty Pop - All About Lou Pearlman with Mike Albanese

Whether or not you were an NSYNC fan or a BSB head, you have one man to thank for those bands - Lou Pearlman. Lou discovered both boy bands as well as about 10 others. What my guest Mike Albanese and I didn't know as were learning the Bye Bye Bye choreo, was that he also was ripping off our boys and paying them hardly anything! Not only that, he was also ripping off 1700 other people in a huge Ponzi scheme! Spoiler! Which member of LFO told he Lou he did not want it THAT way....

Dec 24, 202154 min

Surgeon, Pilot, Killer? With Robby Slowik

Casey welcomes her husband back to pod to discuss the case of surgeon Robert Birenbaum. Bob married a woman named Gail Katz in the 80's who "mysteriously disappeared". He goes on to remarry and become a father and local celeb in North Dakota but gets arrested years later on a big "we really think he killed her hunch". Soooooo SPOILER! Did he do it??

Dec 17, 202143 min

#WhereIsPengShuai??

Lets deep dive into the mysterious situation involving Chinese tennis pro Peng Shuai. The Chinese government has scrubbed any mention of her name following her sexual assault allegations against a former vice premiere in the communist party. This is the definition of SHADY SHIT. State run organizations are posting videos of her to show she is "safe" but she isn't speaking in any of them and no one can get a hold of her. A state run broadcast station said she wrote an email saying the allegations...

Dec 10, 202131 min

The Monster Shelly Knotek with Grace Atwood

This ep's a doozy! I somehow convinced Grace Atwood to read the book If You Tell by Gregg Olsen that recounts the story of Shelly Knotek as told by her daughters and husband. To say this book will give you nightmares is an understatement. Shelly Knotek tortured two people to death all while her children watched. She lured people in by love bombing them only to turn that into the sickest form of torture and abuse. No spoilers for this one - it's truly disturbing!

Dec 03, 20211 hr 3 min

The Church of Torture with Are You Garbage's Kevin Ryan

I promised you murder and you're gonna get it! Philly's own Kevin Ryan stops by to discuss a hometown killer that was the inspiration for Buffalo Bill. Find out how one man ran a successful church and a torture dungeon all while having a roommate. Spoiler alert! You'll never look at dog food the same...

Nov 26, 20211 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 57

Inside The Minds of Comedians with Sarah Tollemache

We threw all the plans out the window and just shot the shit for a truly honest convo about life as a comic. This episode is pretty much a comedians brain dumped inside out. You wanna know what we talk about? SURPRISE! It's Tik Tok and other comedians. Sarah Tollemache joins to talk about setting boundaries in your DM's, maybe quitting comedy, and what it's really like to go after your dreams. SPOILER! Can you find success smoking weed and watching reality TV??

Nov 19, 20211 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 57

What The F Happened at Astroworld?

Seriously? What happened? Casey takes a look at all the things that went wrong with this tragic music festival. Why didn't anyone consider Travis Scott's reputation for chaotic shows? Why was there only one security guard at the VIP entrance? Why did the concert go on after ambulances made their way through the crowd? And why do people want to stand for that long to see an artist???? Spoiler! This is not the first time this has happened... Rate and Review to win a bottle of Pinot Grigio! Follow ...

Nov 12, 202147 minSeason 1Ep. 56

What You Didn't See In Lularich with Roberta Blevins

Roberta Blevins from Amazon's documentary Lularich is here to spill her guts about all things Lularoe and MLM culture as a whole. We get into things that you didn't see in the doc and she brings the actual numbers to the table about who is making money selling oils and pants and who is not. It's nearly as bad as you think - Spoiler! It's way worse....

Nov 05, 20211 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 55

This Is Halloween

To round out spooky scary month, Casey's sister Jessie shares ghost stories from the hospital....is there anything more terrifying than a ghost child who wanders a hospital?!?!? Also if you never knew the history of trick or treating, or why we all thought there was poison in our mini kit kat bars in the 80's that changes today! Spoiler! What candy bar was named after a horse?? Produced by Dear Media.

Oct 29, 202132 minSeason 1Ep. 54

Why Do They Always Kill the Whole Family?? With Rob Christensen

I may have given it all away in the title but seriously WHY??? Comedian and true crime lover Rob Christensen hangs out to dissect the case of Christian Longo. A true psychopath through and through, Longo goes from debt to murder to Cancun. It's a wild journey! Spoiler Alert! Can you become friends with the murderer who stole your identity?? Produced by Dear Media.

Oct 22, 20211 hrSeason 1Ep. 53

Near Death Experiences, Mysterious Scratches, and Visions

Casey is kicking off the rest of October with spooky scary stuff starting with comedian Christine Meehan-Berg's smorgasbord of supernatural experiences. Final Destination type visions, seeing babies in the middle of the night to finding out a ghost is standing behind you from a medium on a zoom call. She's been through it all. CHILLS!! Spoiler! If you see sequins in the trees, you might be dying. Produced by Dear Media.

Oct 15, 202157 minSeason 1Ep. 52

BRITNEYS FREE! Well almost...w/ Danny Murphy

We all heard the good news about Britney's father being suspended from her conservatorship last week and if you didn't - WHAT?!?!? Bells rang out, it was shouted from roof tops, dance instructors screamed on live streams! Britney Jean is closer to having her own life back and this weeks guest, podcast host and instagram legend Danny Murphy stops by to break down what happened to Jamie, and what's next for Ms. Spears. SPOILER! We both hope it's more boobie pics on the gram. Produced by Dear Media...

Oct 08, 20211 hrSeason 1Ep. 51

The One About Gabby Petito

Here we go - Casey dives head first into the timeline of the disappearance of Gabby Petito the latest case to take the media by storm. She discusses that darkness that must lurk inside of a bald 23-year-old, and why the hell he got a lawyer before she was even reported missing??? SHADY!!!! Spoiler! What's Dog the Bounty Hunter got to do with it? Produced by Dear Media.

Oct 01, 202144 minSeason 1Ep. 50

The Case of Aundria Bowman with Jena Kingsley

Ok Shady Ladies we got a hot one! Jena Kingsley (Social Studies Pod) joins and drops some real-life knowledge on serial killers. Like, for real she got her master's in forensics. She tells us the one thing that most serial killers have in common and it has nothing to do with their upbringing. We also get into the case of Aundria Bowman who went missing in 1989 but her killer wasn't arrested until last year. Spoiler! What's the worst part about seeing a dead body and could you eat a sandwich arou...

Sep 24, 20211 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 49

Subway - Eat Fresh? with Nathan Macintosh

From technology ruining us to Subway sandwiches ruining us, Comedian Nathan Macintosh drops by to discuss who is making up Tik Tok dances (robots) and what the bread at Subway is made out of (yoga mats). Also Spoiler! is podcasting like Quija??? Produced by Dear Media.

Sep 17, 202158 minSeason 1Ep. 48

What Happened to Johnny Gosch? With Chris Scopo

What's your favorite conspiracy?? Comedian Chris Scopo is live and in person teaching Casey all about his favorite conspiracy that Hitler died on a beach in South America and Casey teaches Chris all about Johnny Gosch. Where is he??? Spoiler! Whose body was in Hitler's grave? Produced by Dear Media.

Sep 10, 202157 minSeason 1Ep. 47

Teal Swan - Crystal Lover or Cult Leader??

She's going solo! Casey takes a listener suggestion this week and dives into controversial "guru" Teal Swan. Teal amassed a large following on YouTube despite claiming she was an alien who could see people's blood inside their bodies. Her controversial videos with titles like "I want to kill myself" gained her supporters and also critics and you'll hear why. Spoiler! Was she in a satanic cult?? Produced by Dear Media.

Sep 03, 202139 minSeason 1Ep. 46

The Dark World of Ice Cream

A first for the Shady Shit podcast! We have a follow up episode to the McDonalds ice cream machine drama with the creator of Kytch, Jeremy O'Sullivan who along with his partner Melissa invented a way to fix the notoriously broken machines remotely so everyone could enjoy a Shamrock Shake! BUT in doing so an entire can of worms was opened that revealed that these machines primary function is not to make ice cream but to make money by breaking down. We've got lawsuits, Mr Florida '99, and SPOILER!...

Aug 27, 202154 minSeason 1Ep. 45

Don't Tag Me, Pay Me with Lo VonRumpf

The rumors are true! Celebrity stylist and podcast host Lo VonRumpf drops in to discuss what celeb notoriously doesn't pay anyone even though she is richer than GOD, what fashion trends can die, and if influencers have a responsibility to speak on politics instead of just give you a code for HelloFresh (not a sponsor). We had a lot of fun and SPOILER ! is Ed Hardy coming back????? Produced by Dear Media.

Aug 20, 20211 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 44

Mushrooms, The Yankees, and Scams with Mike Feeney

Comedian Mike Feeney is live and in person with Casey to rehash their recent mushroom trip in a casino and talk about their favorite scams they learned from their parents. Want free McDonalds? Or champagne in your hotel room every time? Listen to this ep!!! Spoiler! You'll never think of the word creamy the same again... Produced by Dear Media.

Aug 13, 202155 minSeason 1Ep. 43

23 And Me and You and Your Cousin Too with Jordan Carlos

This week comedian and actor Jordan Carlos stops by and absolutely murders my first ever serial killer test. We discuss how giving away your spit to find out where your great great great aunt came from can end up in the hands of the authorities and could put your dad in jail, and what being on a grand jury is like. Spoiler! Don't eat a hot dog if you murdered someone in 1993!! Produced by Dear Media.

Aug 06, 202153 minSeason 1Ep. 42

Wedding Murders Recorded the Night Before My Wedding

Robby Slowik is back! We try our hardest to beat the delirium we are feeling and madness ensues. You can hear us lose our minds in real time! After running around for weeks preparing for our wedding, we decide to talk about people who got murdered at their wedding because why not?? Spoiler! Are you a shithead or a shady lady?? Produced by Dear Media.

Jul 30, 202143 minSeason 1Ep. 41

Editing to Filth! with Vanderpump's Katie Maloney

We all know about catfishing but this new trend of EXTREME catfishing has gone too far!! Katie Maloney is back to discuss making money off social media by becoming a completely different person. Woman's body with a child's face?? Getting surgery to become a different race? The internet is WILD MAN!!! Spoiler! Did Katie keep her word about not buying Lululemon anymore??? Produced by Dear Media.

Jul 23, 202154 minSeason 1Ep. 40

800 Skeletons with Ali Kolbert

Fellow Dear Media Podcast host Ali Kolbert hangs this week as we discuss God being outdated and smelling our bellybuttons! We also chat about Mother Baby homes in Ireland that feel like something out of the 1800's but were actually out of the 1990's, WILD! Spoiler! Find out what Ali calls her "pussy junior"... Produced by Dear Media.

Jul 16, 202155 minSeason 1Ep. 39

Snapping on Summer House with Hannah Berner

Hannha Berner joins the pod today to discuss why she left Summer House and if she would ever return. We also delve into how Hannah hit her breaking point and why everyone needs to go to therapy. We throw in celebrities who have been in cults into the convo as well and realize that...SPOILER! Bravo might be a cult!! Produced by Dear Media.

Jul 09, 202153 minSeason 1Ep. 38

I See Dead People....like A LOT with Katie and Christie from We Don't Know Her

Straight outta Philly the girls from the We Dont Know Her Podcast, Katie and Christie drop by to scare the shit out of Casey. Truly and honestly, this is one of the most detailed and fascinating ghost encounter stories I have ever heard. Don't be surprised if you can't sleep after listening..... Spoiler! Can cars be haunted??? Produced by Dear Media.

Jul 02, 202155 minSeason 1Ep. 37

From UFO's to Dating Someone's Mom with Giulio Gallarotti

Comedian Giulio Gallarotti joins the pod this week to talk UFO's, travel horror stories and getting your friends mom's number. You can't tie us down we bull shit about everything! * Spoiler!* You can become a new person in Turkey! Produced by Dear Media.

Jun 25, 202149 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Courtney Stodden and Chrissy Teigen - All You Need to Know

Casey takes a dive headfirst into the Chrissy Teigen Twitter shitstorm! What has she said and to who? Casey also explains who Courtney Stodden is and why it's a big deal they were treated the way that they were. Spoiler! Just because a 16-year-old has big boobs does not make them a slut! Produced by Dear Media.

Jun 18, 202138 minSeason 1Ep. 35

What Happens When No One Believes You with Liza Treyger

Oh baby! Comedian Liza Treyger joins Shady Shit and we go in on how being a woman can really suck sometimes and is mostly just trying not to get murdered, setting boundaries, and hair removal. We discuss why victims are often treated as suspects, and how one couple who were accused of faking their own kidnapping finally got an apology 6 YEARS LATER! Spoiler! Men have no idea! Produced by Dear Media.

Jun 11, 202156 minSeason 1Ep. 34

The McDonalds Ice Cream Machine Conspiracy with Dan Soder

Ok so we've all seen the memes about how McDonalds ice cream machines are always down, but did you know that there is a crazy reason why??? It's not just that its dirty! Comedian Dan Soder joins to get into the sticky business of why Shamrock Shakes are a big fucking to do and also how growing up in Colorado put two insane tragedies right at Dan's doorstep. Spoiler! Don't fuck with the makers of the Taylor C602 Follow Casey! Follow Dan! Produced by Dear Media....

Jun 04, 202152 minSeason 1Ep. 33
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