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People Often Suck

People Often Suck is an all-new podcast featuring two guys who share random stories of people who truly do suck in life. Stories can range from murderers and thieves to people faking a death or selling their wife’s body for sexual favors. Truly scummy people. But every episode ends highlighting a positive story of a person doing the right thing in life. A humanitarian, a friend, a hero in life.

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01:37:02

Ep #10 Killer Grannies, Desperate Crimes, and a...

People Often Suck ·

2025/08/04

Episode #10 is LIVE!Our special guest is from Los Angeles’ #1 local news station KTLA 5. Meteorologist and sportscaster Henry Di Carlo joins us as we explore the chilling story of a murderous grandmother in Sacramento, a woman so desperate to become a mother she commits the unthinkable, and an unexpected hero with wings — a magpie who saves the day. Join us for this very special final episode of Season Two for the laughs, intrigue and heartwarming stories. You may even learn a little more about

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57:46

Ep #9 Hidden Ties, False Accusations, and a Brave...

People Often Suck ·

2025/07/27

Ep #9 We start with a murder-for-hire plot that links two seemingly unrelated people in a deadly scheme. Then, a 15-year-old stumbles upon a body — and suddenly becomes the prime suspect. But we end with hope, telling the story of a young girl whose courage helped pave the way to end segregation in American schools.

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52:24

Ep #8 Young Monsters, Muscleheads, and a Teen Hero

People Often Suck ·

2025/07/20

Ep #8This episode begins with the chilling story of two 10-year-olds who brought unimaginable horror to a quiet English town. Then, we flex into the bizarre true tale of a group of bodybuilding criminals whose antics inspired a Hollywood film. Finally, we spotlight a teenage hero who stepped in and stopped a child abduction in its tracks

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52:14

Ep #7 Duck Sauce, Danger, and a Reptile Redemption

People Often Suck ·

2025/07/14

Ep #7First, a petty dispute over duck sauce spirals into an unthinkable act of violence. Then, we head back to the 1980s for a chilling case of obsession turned deadly. But we wrap with a feel-good twist — a former BMX champion trades wheels for scales, creating a safe haven for misunderstood reptiles.

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44:25

Ep #6 Silence, Neglect, and a Knock at the Door

People Often Suck ·

2025/07/06

Ep #6We open with a haunting unsolved murder on a remote German farm in the 1920s that still baffles investigators today. Then, a heartbreaking case of a single mother’s repeated negligence ends in tragedy. But hope arrives in the final act — when a grocery delivery man in England becomes an unexpected hero to an elderly woman in need.

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48:45

Ep #5 Highways, Hijinks, and Healing

People Often Suck ·

2025/06/30

Ep #5We kick things off with a chilling look at a little-known serial killer who roamed the U.S., leaving a trail of victims in his wake. Then, it’s off to Florida — where one man brings chaos to a school bus in true Florida fashion. But we end on a redemptive note with a woman dedicating her life to rescuing and rehabilitating wild foxes.

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49:50

Ep #4 Snacks, Sails, and a Scout's Honor

People Often Suck ·

2025/06/22

Ep 4What starts as a simple snack run ends in a senseless act of violence. Then, a retired couple’s dream voyage turns into a deadly scheme for their yacht. But we close with a story of loyalty and courage — when a real-life Boy Scout jumps into action to save his beloved dog.

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52:52

Ep #3 Lies, Horror, and an Unexpected Hero

People Often Suck ·

2025/06/15

Episode #3 is LIVE! This week, we uncover the twisted scam of an Australian woman who faked cancer for cash, and a disturbing discovery in Modesto after a naked boy escapes a house of horrors. But not all is bleak — we end with a surprising act of kindness from the President of North Macedonia that left an entire country stunned. Check us out on the following podcast channels: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/people-often-suck/id1795501501 iHeart:

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49:26

Ep #2 Schemes, Scars, and Second Chances

People Often Suck ·

2025/06/09

Ep #2 Schemes, Scars, and Second ChancesThis episode takes us from a 1935 murder plot with more twists than truth, to the shocking case of a one-armed homeless man and a brutal crime that shook a community. But we end on a high note — with the heartwarming story of foster kids getting a chance to dream big and be heard.

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50:20

Ep #1 We’re back and we unravel three wildly...

People Often Suck ·

2025/06/01

Ep #1 In this season opener, we unravel three wildly different stories: a woman exposed for abusing animals on YouTube, a chilling tale of an assassin for hire in Belgium, and a touching moment from a school bus driver that turned one child’s day around. Darkness, danger, and a dose of heart — all in one episode.

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01:17:07

Ep #10 Our final episode of Season 1 filled with a...

People Often Suck ·

2025/03/30

Ep #10 This is it! The Season Finale! Special guest, and our producer, Mark Wallengren joins us to talk about a 'SCREAM' copycat murder, an IRL streamer who’s became a POS on an international level, and a good Samaritan who rescues a cat from certain doom. Throw in some adult beverages and enjoy our longest and most free-flowing episode of them all.Want more after episode 10? Don’t worry, we are working on Season 2 now… Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X for updates on Season 2.

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31:38

Ep #9 Was she r***d? Maybe…and who would have...

People Often Suck ·

2025/03/23

Ep #9 Oh, man. Did this girl really make up a whole story about being r***d?!?! Well, we wouldn’t be talking about her if she didn’t. then we got a story about Brad Pitt…..’s double. What a piece of work this guy is. If only we could learn from a 4-year-old who survived cancer and brought Christmas to all the other children.

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34:02

Ep #8 The dark web can be disturbing, and a...

People Often Suck ·

2025/03/16

Ep #8 The dark web can be a disturbing place and this story is no exception. These may be the worst people we’ve ever talked about. Speaking of someone who sucks: remember Paralympian Oscar Pistorius who killed his girlfriend? Let’s discuss. And finally, when no one would hire her disable son, a Mom decides to pen her own restaurant, so anyone with disabilities can have opportunities.

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33:06

Ep #7 A Tik-Toker doesn’t learn her lesson, a...

People Often Suck ·

2025/03/09

Ep #7 A Tik-Toker films her crimes, gets arrested, then does it again…wow. Then we have a Southern Mom who kills most of her family over the course of several decades…wow. Need a pick me up? How about a story where prisoners train dogs for adoption? Betcha didn’t see that coming.

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