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Highly Mentally Ill

Highly Mentally Ill

Join your two new favorite besties, Ali and Xena, as they spark up and dive deep into a world of anything and everything. In every episode, they get high, get cozy, and share their wildly unfiltered thoughts on everything from chilling true crime stories to the latest paranormal encounters, current events, and the drama unfolding on reality TV. Whether they’re dissecting the latest conspiracy theory, unraveling the mysteries of unsolved crimes, or giving their hilarious (and often controversial)

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All Episodes

00:44:15

E022 Cats on Prednisone & Gateway Ghosts

Highly Mentally Ill ·

2025/10/26

Grab your snacks and light one up — Ali and Xena are back in the hotbox of hilarity! This week, the besties spiral (in the best way) through the ups and downs of pet parenting — featuring one asthmatic cat, a couple of drama queen dogs, and zero sense of control. Then, they switch gears and get delightfully spooky with the wild case of Jason Shockley and the eerie chaos of the Enfield Poltergeist. It’s true crime meets supernatural nonsense, all filtered through the hazy lens of two high best

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00:44:37

E021 Bucket of Dum Dums & Not Trafficked, Just Adopted

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2025/10/22

Yeahhh… so about that “weekly” upload schedule 👀 We swear we had really good intentions (and maybe a few too many munchies). Thanks for being patient — we’re back, a little late but extra baked, and ready to catch up.Pack a bowl and buckle up, because Ali and Xena are diving deep into two wild stories this week — one historic, one horrifying. First up, they take a hazy trip to The Rock itself: Alcatraz. From legendary escape attempts to ghostly rumors, the girls unpack the eerie history of

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01:07:41

E020 Crime Adjacent Consumer Product & Mike Wazowski...

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2025/10/06

After a short (and very necessary) smoke break, Xena and Ali are finally back! The besties catch up on life — from Xena’s brand-new marriage (!!) to the chaos of trying to adult and keep a podcast alive. Then things take a turn from cozy to crime-y as they dive into the wild story of Jacob Hearn, a young guy whose life went completely off the rails. And just when you think it can’t get weirder, they unwrap the sticky-sweet details of Canada’s legendary Great Maple Syrup Heist (yes, it’s exactly what

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00:48:32

E019 Adrenaline is a Crazy Drug & Recklessly Vibing

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2025/09/02

What do nail polish, haunted houses, and true crime have in common? Weed. In this episode, Xena and Ali spark up and spiral (in the best way) from light-hearted chit-chat about nail colors and travel plans to the jaw-dropping survival story of Alison Botha — a South African badass who lived through a brutal attack and came out inspiring the world. Naturally, things get weirder (and higher) as they stumble into the haunted history of Greenwich Village’s “House of Death.” It’s laughs, gasps, and

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00:51:45

E018 Not The Vibe & Chillin With My Hand Cuffs

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2025/08/24

In this hazy deep-dive, your favorite high-functioning stoners take on two of the wildest and weirdest cases in North American true crime history. First up: the horrifying story of the Pickton Farm, where Canadian pig farmer Robert Pickton did things we honestly wish weed could make us forget. It's grim, it's gruesome, and somehow, we still manage to laugh through the horror (coping mechanism? Probably).Then we lighten the mood (kinda?) by unraveling the mystery of the Isabella Stewart

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01:03:25

E017 Potato Babies & Fantastical Fanatical

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2025/08/17

On this episode of Highly Mentally Ill, your favorite high-functioning, highly medicated, and definitely a little bit stoned hosts are back with two wild stories that’ll leave you questioning reality (and maybe your own identity).First up, we dive into the mind-bending case of Kimaya Mobley—kidnapped as a newborn and raised by her abductor for 18 years without ever knowing the truth. It's like The Truman Show meets Dateline, and yes, we were very high while processing all of it.Then, we take a

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01:02:13

E016 Early Intervention for Serial Killers &...

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2025/08/03

Things get spooky and a little hazy in this week’s episode as your favorite stoned hosts take a wildly irreverent journey through two very different but equally bizarre stories from American history.First up: the tragic 1991 Luby’s Cafeteria massacre in Killeen, Texas—an event that shocked the nation and reshaped gun legislation. We try to stay respectful while unpacking the disturbing details... all while very high. Then, it’s onto something (slightly) lighter—the legendary case of the Greenbrier

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00:50:54

E015 TJ Maxx Hitman & Devil's Lettuce Display

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2025/07/27

In this week’s episode, your two favorite high-functioning stoners light up and spiral into some deeply chaotic true crime and history rabbit holes. We’re talking:🌿 A Rice University student who thought he was gonna be the next drug lord — until his fantasy turned into a real-life murder-for-hire gone tragically wrong. Like… bro. What??👻 Then we float over to the hella haunted SK Pierce Mansion, where rich Victorian ghosts apparently refuse to chill, and we’re pretty sure one of them is still mad

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01:04:23

E014 Hijacking 101 & Bad Money Management/Bad Hygiene

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2025/07/21

Roll one up and vibe with us in Episode 14, where the munchies hit our curiosity hard. We kick things off with an unexpectedly passionate sesh about the magical land of TJ Maxx—where you go in for socks and come out questioning reality (and possibly holding a Buddha statue and a cheese board). It's retail therapy... on weed.Then, things get even hazier as we blaze through the high-flying mystery of D.B. Cooper—the dude who hijacked a plane, took the money, and dipped into legend like a true

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00:48:58

E013 Reasonable Poetic Justice & Big Bird

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2025/07/13

Join us as we explore the harrowing story of the Ant Hill Kids, a notorious cult led by a self-proclaimed prophet whose reign of terror left a trail of unimaginable horror. Then, shift gears as we uncover the mysterious lore of Thunderbirds, legendary creatures rooted in Native American history, known for their colossal wingspans and mythical powers. Tune in for a captivating blend of true crime analysis and mythical storytelling that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

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00:37:22

E012 Heads on Sticks & Poop Bags

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2025/07/06

In this light-hearted yet chaotic episode, our hosts navigate through a hungover Sunday morning to bring you a tale of the infamous Carnival Triumph "poop cruise" disaster of 2013. Amidst laughter and disbelief, they recount the series of unfortunate events that turned a dream vacation into a floating nightmare. Tune in for a story filled with humor, unexpected twists, and a reminder of the resilience of the human spirit. Perfect for a laid-back listen with your morning coffee!

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01:05:51

E011 Love Out Of Lockup & 1800's Liquid IV

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2025/06/29

Join us as we navigate the ups and downs of summer weather, gardening challenges, and the joys of culinary experiments with garlic scapes. We dive into a gripping true crime story about Vicki and Casey White, exploring themes of love, manipulation, and escape. Plus, we delve into a fascinating 19th-century vampire tale from Rhode Island, uncovering the eerie intersection of folklore and public health.

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01:08:06

E010 Specific Breed of White & Perks of Vertigo

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2025/06/22

In this episode of "Highly Mentally Ill," we dive into the bizarre and chilling tales of Pete the Python and the harrowing story of Elizabeth Shouf. Join us as we explore the legend of a giant snake that terrorized a small town in Indiana, and the incredible survival story of a 14-year-old girl who outsmarted her captor in South Carolina. From mysterious snake hunts to underground bunkers, this episode is packed with suspense and unexpected twists. Tune in for a wild ride through history

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01:10:56

E009 Teakwood Decks & Arsenal of Knowledge

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2025/06/16

This week, we’re lighting up and diving deep into some seriously wild stories. First up: the chilling rise and fall of Jeffrey Langham’s cult — from mysterious disappearances to doomsday prep gone way too far. Then we switch gears to the twisted case of the Avery family murder (yeah, THAT one… buckle up). And just when you think we’ve hit peak weird, we float into the foggy legend of the Em Vie Joyida, a supposedly cursed ghost ship that’s been creeping out sailors for decades.Come for the true

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01:10:27

E008 Spiritual Clam Chowder & Bleach on the Rocks

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2025/06/08

In this smoke-filled, brain-bending episode, your favorite baked besties dive headfirst into two stories that’ll keep you up at night—and not just because of the edibles.First up: the infamous Bridgewater Triangle, Massachusetts' very own Bermuda Triangle of weirdness. We’re talking UFOs, phantom dogs, cult activity, Bigfoot sightings, and vibes so off they could curdle oat milk. What is going on in this cursed corner of New England? And why do the hosts keep losing track of time while talking

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01:09:36

E007 Amish Gnomes & Small Claps

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2025/06/01

Your two favorite stoned besties are back and yapping like it's their job (because honestly, it kinda is). In this episode, we ride a very wavy wave from Hawaiian folklore to heartbreaking true crime. 🌺➡️🕵️‍♀️First, we get reeeeal into the mysterious world of the Menehune—Hawaii’s legendary little people who may or may not be building stone structures and vanishing into the jungle mist. Are they real? Just stoners from the 1800s? Or ancient engineers with a flair for the dramatic?Then, we

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00:58:01

E006 Giving It A Goog & Adding To The Statistics

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2025/05/25

In this special episode for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Children (MMIWC) Month, your favorite stoned sleuths light up and dive deep into some heavy—but important—real talk. Join the girls as they unpack the crisis of MMIWC, sharing chilling crime cases that deserve way more attention. They also get into some supernatural territory with a wild discussion about pukwudgies—those mischievous little cryptids from Native lore. It’s a blend of true crime, folklore, and high thoughts, all

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01:09:04

E005 A Trustworthy Bear & A Steampowered Passion Project

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2025/05/18

In this wildly chaotic episode, your favorite high besties take a smoky dive into three of the most bizarre real-life stories ever told. First up, they dissect the insane true tale of Cocaine Bear—yes, an actual bear. Then they wander into the tragic and strangely poetic life of Timothy Treadwell, the man who tried to befriend grizzlies and paid the ultimate price. Finally, they launch into the story of “Mad” Mike Hughes, the flat-Earther daredevil who built a steam-powered rocket to prove his

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00:57:59

E004 L.B.J. and Rooting for Cancer

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2025/05/11

In this episode, Ali and Xena delve into the harrowing yet inspiring stories of two women who survived unimaginable ordeals and lived to tell their truths: Colleen Stan, known as “The Girl in the Box,” and Mary Vincent, a teenager who endured a brutal attack and still stood strong—literally and figuratively.Come listen to the girls yap and become inspired by two amazing women, get high and add some levity to the mix. ⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses kidnapping, sexual assault, and

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01:08:37

E003 Gremlin Cats and Dumb B*tch Juice

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2025/05/04

Get comfy, spark up, and get spooky—this week your favorite faded BFFs are diving deep into the weird and wild lore of upstate New York. First, we’re heading to the haunted streets of Sleepy Hollow, where headless horsemen ride and colonial ghosts still don’t know how to chill. Then, we beam on over to Pine Bush, aka the UFO capital of the East Coast, where aliens, lights in the sky, and government cover-ups are basically a Tuesday night.It’s ghosts, greys, and ganja—so grab your weed, bring a

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