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Shittin Bricks

Dominic Taranto & Kate Wilkinsonshittin-bricks.captivate.fm
A podcast based on the things that scare us the most! Addicted to tales of horror or mystery? ‘Shittin Bricks’ won’t disappoint! Jump under the covers and follow comedic cousins Dom & Kate with their aussie-branded wit, as they share their favourite dark and terrifying true life stories. Combining conversational humour and investigative journalism, they explore some of the most frightening moments in human history. Buckle up! Each week our hosts share one of their favourite true stories that has haunted them to this day. From cannibalism to the Bermuda Triangle they explore some of the most shocking moments in history. Facing terror head on but with a generous dash of the sometimes abrasive Australian humour you’ll be thoroughly grossed out or mystified by the honest truth. Art by Matthew Dunn https://matthewdunnart.com/
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Episodes

Episode 25 - Salvador Alvarenga

Lesson is... The best sex is all in your imagination and best not to drink your urine more than once otherwise dehydration gets worse! Dominic is on a role with his survival stories at the moment and this week we learn about the ultimate lost at sea story. As we all know the deep ocean is one of Dom's biggest fears so lets just jump to the worst of the worst. How long did Salvador actually spend at sea? How long would you last before going absolutely bonkers? Could you survive?...

Apr 21, 202250 minEp. 25

Episode 24 - The Monkey's Paw

Lesson is... always include the T&Cs when you make a wish and don't forget to moisturise your hands! Kate this week shares the curse of all curses. Have you ever wondered where the original story of the Monkey's paw came from? Well look no further as Kate switches things up and gives us her best teacher's story telling voice. Granting wishes has never been so scary and how can you put a price on little Herbert's head? Keep an ear out for the creepy ghost that makes a guest appearance!...

Apr 14, 202248 minEp. 24

Episode 23 - Miracle Flight 571 No.2

Lesson is... When your hiking survivor buddy thinks they see a trail to safety... trust them because they were right! We've been patiently waiting for Dominic to finally tell us if the rugby team makes it back home. Will they catch a break and find a way off the snowy Andes mountains? Or will their bad luck finally break their spirits? You'll have to stick around and tune in for the finale episode of Miracle Flight 571.

Apr 07, 202253 minEp. 23

Episode 22 - Aliens No.2

Lesson is... do not mix hash and night fishing otherwise little green men will come and snatch you! Kate returns with a vengeance this week and shares one of the most well documented abduction stories in history. Four buddies years later are drawn together again as a shared experience rears its ugly head. Even the most staunch skeptics will want to pay attention to this one. We were left with more questions then answers.

Mar 31, 202245 minEp. 22

Episode 21 - Miracle Flight 571 No.1

Lesson is... don't fly on a plane when it is known as the 'lead sled' and make sure to stay dry! This week Dominic delivers what probably will go down in history as the ultimate survival story. It is very rare you get to hear such a detailed first hand account of such a harrowing survival story. Buckle up, keep your seatbelts fastened as we hear about the bravery of a rugby team who were determined to survive in the most extreme of conditions.

Mar 24, 202257 minEp. 21

Episode 20 - Aliens No.1

Lesson is... stay away from Bob's Burgers, make sure to update your will and testimony and record Aliens when they give you a call! Finally Kate follows through and takes us on an absolutely bizarre journey into some of history's most intense UFO and abduction accounts. It's time to once and for all figure out if there really is life out there in the universe. Maybe one of these tales will convince you?

Mar 17, 202245 minEp. 20

Episode 19 - Villisca Axe Murders

Lesson is... lock your damn axe away in the shed where it belongs, stay away from train lines and creepy reverends! Dom is on a roll with these gruesome murder mysteries and even tries his hand at the supernatural. The Villisca Axe Murders are truly legendary when it comes to true crime. D you have the sleuth skills to figure out who dunnit?

Mar 10, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 19

Episode 18 - Sleep Paralysis

Lesson is... sleep on your side, put down that bong and get 8 hours of sleep a night... if you dare! This week Kate & Dom finally tackle the fan favourite of sleep paralysis, sharing some of the internet's most freakiest first hand accounts. Exploring some of the science behind sleep and Dom's refusal to believe in the supernatural. Will he be convinced by the time Kate shares her fave real life examples? You'll have to make it to the end to find out.

Mar 03, 202246 minEp. 18

Episode 17 - Albert Fish

Lesson is... if anything in this story sounds appealing or of interest, you may need to go seek some help! This is by far the absolute most horrifying and disturbing story Kate and Dom have ever told. Albert Fish is one of those cases where you can get first hand accounts and insight in to the mind of someone truly evil, at least in the way most people see it. Fair warning this not for the faint of heart. Let us introduce you to the original Boogey Man also know as the Grey Man....

Feb 24, 202257 minEp. 17

Episode 16 - Cabin Fever

Lesson is... Don't ever throw out your loved ones old junk, you never know what you might inherit Kate changes things up this week, as she explores one of the most fascinating tales of an eccentric socialite that seems to have cracked the code on making Cabin Fever work for us. You think COVID quarantine was a struggle wait till you hear about our old gal Ida and her many cheeky secrets!

Feb 17, 202251 minEp. 16

Episode 15 - Creepy Crawlies No. 1

Lesson is... the scarier it looks the more likely it can't harm you! it's the unassuming bugs you gotta watch out for! Dominic has gone and done it. We all knew it was coming at some point and bugs are no joke. Even the bravest of you will get the hibbie jibbies as Dom explains the full gambit of fears related to insects. Grab your Mortein and check your sheets before you climb into bed tonight because the real life mini monsters of the world are out to get us.

Feb 10, 202251 minEp. 15

Episode 14 - Weather No. 2

Lesson is... 100 feet (30 metres) = 4 x 2 story houses, 2 goal posts stacked, 6.2 holden commodore VE stacked or 1000 bottles of wine stacked. In other words if you ever see a wave of that magnitude, we suggest you run as fast as your little legs can muster. Kate returns to one of our favourite topics - WEATHER. We get stuck into two of our favourite weather phenomena this week, Hurricanes and Tsunamis. Along with our new buddy Christopher Landsea we have got you covered on what to watch out for...

Feb 03, 202249 minEp. 14

Episode 13 - Isdal Woman

Lesson is... don't remove those name tags your mum sewed into your jocks when you were young because it will help us identify your body when you're killed by spies! Dominic is on a roll with his murder mysteries and this week he shares his absolute all time favourite real life mystery. It has everything like spies, drugs, fires, forest and fancy European men. Say that five times fast. Settle in for a mystery that has lasted 50+ years, let's see if you can figure this one out we DARE you....

Jan 27, 202250 minEp. 13

Episode 12 - Theme Parks

Lesson is... Don't lie about your heart condition and make sure you ask Jimmy the operator to see the service history of each roller-coaster. For a change Kate gets dark and shares the world's most grim theme park accidents. Decapitation is only the beginning but there is good news. the stats are looking ever in your favour. You are more likely to get struck by lightning according to Kate. We cannot promise you wont reconsider roller-coasters in the future but join us for our most gruesome episo...

Jan 20, 20221 hrEp. 12

Episode 11 - The Sodder Children

Lesson is... don't live in a timber frame house, this all could have been avoided if you just went with the brick! To start the year, Dominic takes us on the wild ride of history's greatest unsolved missing persons case. Was it the salesman, the mafia, Mussolini even? We still don't have all the answers after 60 years. Even the geese have given up on this chase. So if you consider yourself a true detective, why not have a go at cracking this most bizarre case of The Sodder children. Maurice is t...

Jan 13, 20221 hr 1 minEp. 11

Episode 10 - Clowns

Lesson is if you find a clown costume in the basement DON'T PUT IT ON!!! A fan favourite this week as we tackle the famous topic of creepy clowns and why humans find them so scary. Kate does a hilarious job at going into the psychology and history of this week's topic plus some interesting true stories from over the years. We kick off 2022 with a bang so don't miss out on a ripper of an episode

Jan 06, 202248 minEp. 10

Episode 9 - Recap Q&A

Lesson is... don't try and pronounce difficult words on Boxing Day and make sure to keep your food fresh otherwise Kate won't eat it! To celebrate the end of our first ever 10 episodes and give a big F&@^ YOU to the year that was 2021. Kate and Dom are looking back on their favourite episodes and answering questions from the audience. What ever did happen to Nellie Bly? What is Cameron Hooker up these days... plus we finally get a sneak peek into what Kate's ultimate fear is??? happy end of ...

Dec 30, 202148 minEp. 9

Episode 8 - Krampus

Lesson is, if you like scrogen... be NICE but if you like a little light whipping or holidaying in the warm climate of Hell... be NAUGHTY ! To celebrate the Xmas season, Shittin Bricks is welcoming its first ever guest storyteller - Troyene Evans aka Lucky Vegetable, to share her favourite seasonal story of Krampus. And you thought this time of year was all joy and presents. Well guess what it ain't, there is a scary monster from folklore who is out to get the naughty kids. You've never heard th...

Dec 23, 202158 minEp. 8

Episode 7 - The Carroll A. Deering

Lesson is make sure your sea captain has 20/20 vision! Dominic lightens things up for a change and give us one the Bermuda Triangles most mysterious tales of rum, mutiny, pirates and you guessed it Russians... Which theory is correct you'll have to decide for yourself. Tapping into one of their deepest darkest fears Shittin Bricks finally begins their journey into the fear of getting lost at sea.

Dec 16, 202152 minEp. 7

Episode 6 - Weather No. 1

Lesson is, carry a leather belt with you at all times and for God's sake leave granny up the mountain if she's being stubborn! Kate unlocks one of our favourite all time sources of fear WEATHER... seems pretty harmless on the surface but as we dig deeper we discover some of the most frightening facts and true stories at the hands of awesome mother nature. As always Kate has a long list of survival tips so don't forget that handy notebook for all the inside scoops on making it through the destruc...

Dec 09, 202146 minEp. 6

Episode 5 - Macca's Phone Scam

Lesson is, caller ID is essential but you now have an excuse to ignore the work phone when it rings - it never ends well! As usual Dominic finds an absolute doozy this week, you may want to rethink eating at Maccas ever again. We explore the power dynamics of certain people and how easy it is to manipulate those through intimidation. Not to mention how well do you really know your friends and family. This one is not for the faint of heart, your faith in humanity and the legal system will be prop...

Dec 02, 202151 minEp. 5

Episode 4 - Egypt

Lesson is, observe all warning signs when you go digging for ancient civilisations. Kate's obsession with survivor hot tips continues this week with a trip down memory lane. Things get a little spooky, is it coincidence or is it something more sinister at work. You decide! As usual have your notebooks ready because this time you'll learn all there is to learn about what not to do when you next discover a legendary King.

Nov 25, 202146 minEp. 4

Episode 3 - Russian Dolls

Lesson is, DOLLS ARE EVIL! Dominic clearly has a thing for Russia because we return to modern day times. This episode we explore how seemingly innocuous every day objects can hide a terrifying secret. And what happens when the bad guy is actually really sweet and kind when it comes to breaking the law. This is one icky and creepy story you will not want to miss plus it happened not that long ago. You'll never look at your Barbie the same way again.

Nov 18, 202145 minEp. 3

Episode 2 - Space

Lesson is, wear SPF 5000 + hold your breath + head to your closest underground bunker and you should survive Kate gets a bit vulnerable this episode and shares her all time greatest fear from childhood - SPACE. Have you ever wondered what really happens when your helmet comes off in space? Or what you should do when an asteroid really threatens to destroy the planet? Well buckle up and get your notebook ready for all Kate's hot tips, you survivalists will want to pay attention....

Nov 18, 202141 minEp. 2

Episode 1 - Cannibal Island

Lesson is, always have your USSR passport on hand wand watch out for those calf stealers Dominic takes us back in time to a remote part of Siberia where the human spirit is put to the ultimate test. You think Fyre Festival was a shit show, wait until you here about Cannibal Island. For their first ever profesh episode they start with a bang, a smorgasbord of first hand testimonies and sometimes a little too much detail!

Nov 18, 202142 minEp. 1

Testisode 2 - Nellie Bly

Lesson is, always have an escape plan when committing yourself to an insane asylum... For their second and final 'testisode', Kate explores the horrifying history of how society has mistreated those who are mentally ill. Tales of mistreatment, abuse and plenty of politically incorrect terminology. You will be left with a new found respect for not living in the 1800's. All is not lost however, Nellie Bly is to the rescue as we delve into the brave and heroic actions of a young female journalist w...

Nov 06, 202146 min

Testisode 1 - Colleen Stan

Lesson is, don't get into a stranger's car!!!! For our very first test episode 'testisode' Dominic takes us on a wild journey into the dangerous practice of hitch-hiking. Colleen Stan, a bright and fun-living young women, would forever regret trusting a young couple offering a not so innocent lift to her friend's birthday. As they practice their podcasting skills, join Dom & Kate on this harrowing journey that would span years and shock you beyond belief.

Nov 06, 202144 min

Trailer - Shittin Bricks

Talking shit and shittin bricks! A new podcast based on the things that scare us the most! Addicted to tales of horror or mystery? ‘Shittin Bricks’ won’t disappoint! Jump under the covers and follow comedic cousins Dom & Kate with their aussie-branded wit, as they share their favourite dark and terrifying true life stories. Combining conversational humour and investigative journalism, they explore some of the most frightening moments in human history. Buckle up!

Oct 29, 202152 sec
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