Lesson is... don't take the bloody bible so seriously and if you hear screaming call the cops! The tale of Sylvia Likens haunts every parent out there and this week Dom and Kate brave the horrendous details of what happened to this beautiful and innocent child. This one isn't for the faint of heart so please be warned about how graphic this story gets!
Lesson is... don't chug 2 gallons of water or stub your toe! Kate is up to her usual shenanigans yet again but this time its pure survival on the menu. A whopping three unbelievable stories from across the globe who all have one thing in common, the desire to live. Do you have what it takes to survive some of the harshest conditions on the planet? Bat blood? Leech soup? We'll soon find out.
Lesson is... if you have the same nightmare 10 days in a row, it means something. Plus where's mum with the damn pizza? Kate and Dom are celebrating their one year anniversary/birthday this week. Once again we learn a little more about them and some of their quirky birthday tales. Who do you share a celebrity birthday with and how close are you to your dad? Buckle up for another wild ride with Shittin Bricks as they hit this milestone of a birthday.
Lesson is... sew your eyes shut and be born a man during the 1800-1900's because you can get away with pretty much anything! This week Kate & Dom share their story as part of the BooPod Network Halloween Special - The Bridgewater Series. Their part is focused on the second most haunted hospital/asylum in the entire world - Taunton State Hospital. Tune in to parts: The Nightcap Haunted UK Podcast The Skylarkbell Mums, Mysteries & Murder Spilling the Crime Shittin Bricks Paranormal Exposed...
Lesson is... Kate and Dom are absolutely ludicrous! This week to celebrate such a milestone number of episodes, it's time to learn a little more about our hosts. They have decided to go back in time and share some childhood stories which explains A LOT. Also if you can make it that far, there is a special treat half way through which will have you in stitches. You might even learn a thing or two.
Lesson is... when drunk don't try and sit in a child seat and take your watch off before doing an self-plumbing! Kate is at it again this week with even more harrowing claustrophobia tales and a little learning for those who are game enough to listen. Who knew there were different types of claustrophobia? Don't worry this week you will be left laughing from our twist on the many Darwin Award tales. People can get stuck in some very awkward places.
Lesson is... take care of your skin because it is super important! Dominic confronts one of his deepest darkest fears this week and we are so proud. Have you ever wondered what is it about clusters of tiny holes that makes you feel queazy? Well this week we explore the psychology behind gag reflexes, things that disgust us and how that is different in the land of phobias. Also it isn't an episode of Shittin Bricks without some handy survival tips too.
Lesson is... ass first people! It is a tried and true life rule to follow! This week Kate explores the wonderful world of claustrophobia by starting with an absolute cracker of a story on the Nutty Putty Cave. We recommend you that you bring a cup of tea and some tissues for this one because it honestly will take you on a wild ride of emotions. It actually brought Kate and I to breaking point so good luck!
Lesson is... when in doubt call 911 and Marika Hargitay will answer the call, she fixes everything! Despite Dominic being on the verge of death himself, we manage to hear the final chapter of the OG Candy Man story from two weeks ago. What will happen to the evil Dean Arnold Corll? Bonus vibes this week as Dom somehow manages to combine his southern belle accent for telling this epic tale.
Lesson is... pay attention to our eyes and keep Pierce Brosnan and Mrs. Doubtfire on hand! This week she explores the phenomenon (LIS) Locked in Syndrome. Imagine being completely stuck in your own body with next to no ability to communicate. Your loved ones think you are gone but in reality you understand everything that is going on around you! Kate has gone and done it, she's found her ultimate fear. Surprisingly it isn't all gore or scary creatures. It even beats her shitting in public phobia...
Lesson is... NEVER we repeat NEVER take candy from the local candy man or get into his old Econoline Van! This week Dominic attempts to find the true stories which inspired the film Candyman. There are many true crime stories, urban legends and folklore which inspired the film but this week we focus on the Houston Mass Murders. Probably for the first time, Dominic hit his limit with this one so you've been warned!
Lesson is... don't have all your 'bad news' stories on the front page, otherwise no one will come visit your little town! Kate is at it again... Have you ever wondered what the lives were like for all those mysterious tombstones in a cemetery? Well this week we explore one of the most bizarre and hectic little towns in the United States. Also if you are ever looking for a place to rest your head for a night, why not try out Tenopah's famous budget motel!
Lesson is... flee to Argentina or Paraguay if you want to avoid extradition and buy a farm! Dominic combines two of our previous episode themes 'Twins' & 'Human Experimentation' to create one hell of a story for this week's offering. We are going back in time to one of human history's most horrendous wars. War World 2 saw Josef Mengele, also known as the Angel of Death, commit unimaginable acts of pain, torture, murder and sadistic experiments. This one is not for the faint of heart....
Lesson is... watch out for twins along the M6 and keep an eye out for anyone named James, Betty or Sandy! Kate hits it outta the park this week as he takes into the world of twins. history is littered with strange occurrences and coincidences but we will et you decide on whether it it is supernatural or not. This week we are introduced to not one, not two but three of the most bizarre twin tales. FYI we love twins but even you have to agree this one is spooky!
Lesson is... NEVER GIVE UP! Our best friend Derek never did and looked what happened! The week you have all been waiting for. An exclusive update and for the first time ever in Shittin Bricks history, Dom and Kate solve a murder mystery 70 years old. You won't believe the timing of it all, through the magic and some science. DNA has finally solved this Aussie tale so make sure to listen to No.1 and join us for this gang busting story.
Lesson is... if the tap water is anything but clear or tasteless - DON'T DRINK IT! Kate is back with a vengeance and tackles the epic story of the Hotel Cecil in Los Angeles. This one is a bucket of eerie stories, most unexplained so buckle up and let us know what you think. Is it haunted? Is the place just pure evil? or just unlucky? Maybe it simply was home to just some of the most desperate and depraved people in US history?
Lesson is... STOP removing your name tags from your clothes so us sleuths can identify + treat yourself to some Juicy Fruits gum! Dominic has dusted off one of his secret MUST DO stories as special two part treat for us. Time to bust out your best Poirot moustache because this is a doozy. The Somerton Man is considered Australia's greatest unsolved crime and what's even better is that updates are coming in modern day. So tune it and give it your best shot to solve.
Lesson is... always have an assistant to bring you an oak milk latte while you are painting your latest horror piece of art. This week Dom and Kate come to you LIVE from Redbubble for the first time ever with a haunting tale of the world's scariest art. Throughout history we have been fascinated with the macabre, so lets look back at the worst of the worst - if you dare!
Lesson is... stay away from those idyllic farm houses because they always harbour some horrific history! This week Dominic is not messing about. Have you ever wondered what inspired those cult classic horror films that we all grew up with? Join us this week as we explore the first of many true stories that went on to inspire the creation of some of cinemas most terrifying films.
Lesson is... don't waste your money on the lottery otherwise you will do too much cocaine and get murdered. If you do win, don't tell anyone! Kate goes on quite a wild tangent this week. Whoever thought winning the lottery would be such a terrifying and dangerous journey? Join us this week as Kate explores some of history's most unbelievable and honestly, quite devastating stories of what can go wrong when you win the BIG BUCKS!
Lesson is... demand more than $15 a day to be psychologically and physically scarred for the rest of your life. Dom is back back back again! We've missed his melodious deep voice and he has quite the thriller tale to tell. What humans can do to one another all in the name of science is quite terrifying. Join us this week as Dom shares a classic 1970's human experiment that goes from bad to worse very quickly. Sign the waiver!
Lesson is... once again do not follow the yellow brick road after Dorothy and Pauline! Kate's finale episode to her mega theme of Wrong Place, Wrong Time comes to a crashing end, pardon the pun. This week she tells a tale of one of history's most unlucky leading ladies. Dorothy and her mother Pauline definitely did not live an ordinary life. Unlucky in love, life and travel - you'll have to hear it to believe it!
Lesson is... aim for the hay bails, bend your knees and don't follow any of these people on a holiday! Not 1, nor 2 but 3 entire unbelievable survivor stories this week by our heavy hitter Kate. You honestly won't believe your ears as this feast of an episode unfolds. Is it coincidence? luck? or some other supernatural force that saved these amazing humans? Listen and find out.
Lesson is... don't ever trust someone who is not pretty enough to be on television and if someone asks you to stalk on their behalf BEWARE! Kate is spoiling us this week with a doozy of a story as she kicks off her three week tour of Wrong Place, Wrong Time stories. You are not ready for the absolute wildness of this week's story of Pearl & Olga. The ultimate horror of being somewhere when bad stuff goes down, you will love these tales x 3!
Lets introduce our new bonus episodes aka Brickin it! Dominic survived his trip to Kho Tao in Episode 27 and he has some updates, learnings and local knowledge to share. Join us for this short tell all episode to get all the juicy details. What really happened on the Island of Kho tao in the early 2000s? Why don't we call it Death Island any longer? Who did he meet?
Lesson STILL is... just stay away from those demons, you don't need such toxic people in your life! This week Dominic finishes the epic story of Anna and the torments that followed her throughout her life. Will Lucifer win or will Reisinger overcome the dark powers of Satan? You will have to listen in to find out. Make sure to tune into our bonus episode this week Brickin it! - Kho Tao, we all need some good news after these dark times!
Lesson is... keep you secret Latin speaking skills to yourself and check to see if your dinner has been blessed by holy water! Dominic finally delivers on the topic we have all been waiting for. POSSESSIONS! His long standing history with the Catholic Church and their obsession with possessions kicks off with one the most well documented cases (often forgotten). Anna Ecklund literally went through hell and back with not just one but 5 demons supposedly inside her. We dare you to stick around!...
Lesson is... bring a phone, tell people where you are going and for FUCK's SAKE don't go alone! Kate is on a roll this week with probably one of the most famous survival stories of modern day. How far would you go to survive? Make sure to have a proper knife handy. We've all seen the movie but Aron's story isn't the only one out there. If claustrophobia is a serious fear of yours, you are going to love/hate this episode. Tune in anyway and hear the true story of this epic tale....
Lesson is... Don't ask questions about the local mafia if you want to stay alive + don't search for scary things on your holiday plans! This week Dominic dares to tempt fate by visiting the seductive Island of Kho Tao otherwise known as 'Death Island'. He discovers an unexplained number of true stories of the many backpackers who have died mysteriously in recent years. Will Dominic discover something new? Will he walk in the footsteps of the victims? OR will he just shut up and have a good time ...
Lesson is... if you snooze you lose and if you murder you miss out. Bloody hatchet drag is not a great way to propose to your future partner. Kate this week has a go at some good old fashioned horror/murder and finds one of the most creepy stories in human history. You will be checking every cupboard and crawl space in your house before going to bed. Best to keep the ouija board where it belongs, locked up safe!
