This week on Mayhem, I talk to my friend and host of the hot new podcast about the twenty year murder spree in Chicago that has been grossly under-reported. We talk about the DNA backlog and the role of journalism in spurring legislation. You can subscribe to her podcast here: https://instabio.cc/truecrime…

Michele talks with NYPD Intelligence and Counter-Terrorism expert Chris Strom about his transfer from the Narcotics division to a very different type of work. They talk about the work the NYPD does on the ground in foreign nations to prevent terrorism in New York (and, consequentially, other cities.) Specifically we get into applying organized crim…

Tom Pasquarello, our guest this week, led the DEA operation that resulted in the extradition and arrest of Russian national, and highly active weapons dealer Victor Bout. The word in Washington is that he is going to be traded in a prisoner exchange for Brittney Griner and Ex-Marine Paul Whelan. In light of the recent push for stricter gun laws, it…

Will Dzhokhar finally get the death sentence? Why was Sean Collier killed? Were there other terrorists involved in the Boston Bombing? Should the Cambridge police have been informed about Russian info (or misinformation) I talk with retired Summerville Police Chief Tom Pasquarello and former Federal agent about these topics and more. Be sure to sub…

Has Reality TV turned into True Crime? What about Cancel Culture? Join us on this week's Mayhem Mini with Michele McPhee as Host of The Pretty Corrupt Podcast, Jordan Ross Meyers comes on to bring insights from A Hollywood pop culture perspective. Michele and Jordan talk cancel culture, from Joe Rogan to Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports to Real Hous…

One of the key links in the chain of people and event that made up the Boston Marathon Bombing is now dead. He was partly responsible for getting Dzokhar the gun that killed Sean Collier and fired on Sgt. Pugliesi. Why was he still walking around? Find out on this (bonus) episode of Mayhem. Be sure to subscribe on your preferred podcast app, and on…

Let's talk about how Dzhokhar Tsarnaev received stimulus money from the federal government, on top of the millions he already owes. 🕵️‍♀️ Be sure to subscribe on your preferred podcast app, and on instagram @mayhemmcphee to stay abreast of my latest investigations. https://mayhempod.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mayhemmcphee/…

Mayhem is back! In season 2 we'll be tackling more current stories. This week we talk about the mysterious disappearance of Heidi Planck, a young Mother in Los Angeles. There's more to this case than meets the eye. I researched her disappearance for an article in LA Magazine (out now) and will be following up as more details surface. Be sure to sub…

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Want to hear from the experts? Join me for a round table special as we pull at the unanswered questions surrounding the Boston Marathon Bombings. Featuring CHRIS STROM, former US Marine and retired sergeant with the NYPD Intelligence Division; JIM VAGLICA, former SWAT sergeant and Waltham Police Officer; BRUCE GELLERMAN, veteran reporter and invest…

Episode 8 – “Sentenced To Death” Did Tamerlan Tsarnaev want to be an American citizen so badly that he’d kill for it? Was he a so-called “mosque crawler” sent in by the Feds to stir up trouble and identify radicalized individuals? Join me for a hard look at Tamerlan’s ties to the Prospect Street Mosque. I’m Michele McPhee and this is Mayhem. Featur…

Episode 7 – “Never Worked” How could an unemployed man on two terror watch lists freely move in and out of the country without detection? Join me for a history of the Tsarnaev clan and their deeply rooted ties to the CIA. I’m Michele McPhee and this is Mayhem. Featuring excerpts from a Congressional Homeland Security Committee Report; an interview …

Episode 6 – “Collateral Damage” The FBI claims that the Tsarnaev brothers didn’t build the Marathon bombs – then who did? Join me for a hard look at former MIT employee Daniel Morley, a friend of Tamerlan Tsarnaev found with an arsenal of bomb making materials who claims to have done something that he can “only answer to God for.” I’m Michele McPhe…

Episode 5 – A Terrorist In Training Three young MMA fighters found slaughtered and mutilated on the ten year anniversary of 9/11 in Waltham, Massachusetts. An Eritrean drug crew running guns for Al-Shabaab. Join me for a deep dive into the still-unsolved case and the prime suspect that ties it all together. I’m Michele McPhee and this is Mayhem. Fe…

Episode 4 – “Look Down The Barrel Of Your Gun And See Heaven” The manhunt continues as a city remains under lockdown. Join me for the conclusion of a five-day crime spree in a terrorized suburban neighborhood where a teen jihadist conveyed his message to the US – The Mujahideen Has Awoken. Something’s gotta give, and this day, it does. I’m Michele …

Episode 3 – “Officer Down” I remember my phone buzzing nonstop. “COP SHOT. SHOOTING AT MIT.” Join me as the FBI and local law enforcement clash in the moments leading up to the shooting of MIT Police Officer Sean Collier and the wild firefight in Watertown that took down one bomber brother. I’m Michele McPhee and this is Mayhem. Featuring an interv…

Episode 2 – “Manhunt” The two most wanted men in the world remain on the loose in the days following the bombing. Join me as I examine how the FBI failed to connect the dots needed to apprehend them – or did they? I’m Michele McPhee and this is Mayhem. Featuring interviews with an anonymous DOJ/ATF (need to check with Michele) official; Swat team c…

Episode 1 – “Patriot’s Day” I was in Boston and at the scene on April 15, 2013 when two brothers committed the worst terror attacks on American soil since 9/11. Join me as I walk you through Patriot’s Day, the aftermath, and the Congressional outrage that followed. I’m Michele McPhee and this is Mayhem. Featuring interviews with my friend, victim a…

This is Mayhem, a new true crime podcast from Storic Media. Join investigative journalist and author Michele McPhee as she uncovers the FBI's role in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. Was the older bomber brother actually a federal informant? Why was he allowed to travel internationally if he was on 2 terrorist watchlist's? Did they have help in b…

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The issue is fixed now, but, for a period of months, PayPal was blocking the sales of all of our tardigrade items from being purchased. In this episode, we're joined by Tim Ellis from GeekWire and Dispatches from the Multiverse to talk about how an arms dealer caused a tardigrade tragedy.Av David Wahl

We're joined by Seattle Broadcasting Legend Pat Cashman to talk about his new podcast, the team behind Almost Live!, and his time as a horror movie hose in Boise. Listen to Pat's podcast, Almost Live! Still Alive here. Find Archie McPhee products here.Av David Wahl

David, Shana, and Heff return to the podcast with new products. Hear about how many legs a tardigrade has, how to replace a smile, and how roaches will evolve in the distant future. Find the products discussed here!Av David Wahl

We're working from home! The audio the quality is a little off on this one, but what can you do? We talk about what we're up to, what pop culture we're enjoying, and Shana learning to play the penny-whistle. Archie McPheeAv David Wahl

In this episode, David, Shana, and Heff talk about Twitter, Frankensteins, and a really bad product idea. Check out our blog for pictures of the drawings mentioned.Av David Wahl

Swoon! Shana and David got to meet Paul Reubens, the man behind Pee-wee Herman. Also, the Ig Nobel Prize event at our Seattle store.Av David Wahl

In this episode, we discuss our Archie McPhee product game, the upcoming Ig Nobel event at the Rubber Chicken Museum, and bunch of new products. Pickle casino!Av David Wahl

In this episode, we cover Heff's hoverboard video, the Finger Spork video, and a video of a dancing turnip. Or Daikon.Av David Wahl

We discuss the all company meeting, wearing a unicorn mask in the snow, and a mysterious haunted tea kettle.Av David Wahl

In this episode, we talk about the loopholes various spooky, supernatural things have and which bathroom theme we would pick. We also mention a couple of new Archie McPhee products, including the Pagan Breakfast God Mask. Features the premiere of the vampire parsnip. Archie McPheeAv David Wahl

David, Shana, and Heff take a look back at some of the high points of 2019. We also say goodbye to the great Allee Willis, talk about being a clue on Jeopardy, and the mysterious package of five centaur paintings that arrived before Christmas.Av David Wahl

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Back by popular demand, it's another creative meeting episode! Shana, Heff, and David take your suggestions and turn them into (mostly) impossible Archie McPhee products. Also, Heff tells the story of the My Buddy prank.Av David Wahl

We had our Christmas temps taste our new candy canes, Shana gives Heff and David sweet new shirts, and mannequins are following Heff around the building.Av David Wahl

In this episode, we talk about our new automated sighing machine, chickens and our sweet new van... Find our products at Archie McPheeAv David Wahl

Who Would Buy This? The Archie McPhee Story. David, Shana, and Heff talk about the Archie McPhee book and its history.Av David Wahl

David, Shana, and Heff an under-appreciated subset of the local celebrity, the local kook! What is a local kook? Are we local kooks? So many questions! Visit Archie McPheeAv David Wahl

Shana has a rubber chicken dress! Because, of course, she does. Also, Heff films babies doing stunts and the Fly Widow Game is here!Av David Wahl

Former Archie McPhee employee CoCo returns to chat with David, Shana, and Q about where her path has taken her after leaving us and memories of some of our favorite customers.Av David Wahl

A bonus section to our inspiration podcast. We had Q join us to talk about what makes a monster a monster. Are unicorns monsters? What about Santa Claus?Av David Wahl

What inspires Archie McPhee? We get that question all the time and this episode is a discussion about creativity, collecting, and monsters.Av David Wahl

David and Shana discuss the legend of the lost podcast, selling to people with a bad-smelling car, and our Atlas Obscura event! Archie McPheeAv David Wahl

Even if you don't know who Rusty Blazenhoff by name, we can almost guarantee you've read something she's written or enjoyed something obscure that she discovered. From Boing Boing to her own "inbox zine" Electric Dreams, she's made a huge impact on popular culture.Av David Wahl

It's Sticknic time again. The Archie McPhee cooking contest that happens once a year. This year we had a Bibo theme! We're joined by Mark Pahlow and Nancy Leson.Av David Wahl

An episode packed with weird products, a Pride parade, and a microphone mishap!Av David Wahl

Shana and David go through some of the new product at Archie McPhee, talk about Shana's trip to Ireland, and discuss misconceptions about Eyeball Finger Puppets.Av David Wahl

David, Shana, and Heff talk about the previous 49 episodes of the podcast, announce a contest and talk about the store anniversary sale!Av Archie McPhee

David, Q, and Heff have a discussion of movies that we love that are weird. Shana is on vacation! Archie McPheeAv Archie McPhee

David tries to get weird stuff into Bigfoot documentaries, Terri the superfan visits the store, and Heff bids on a very big chicken.Av Archie McPhee