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Malice in the Mitten

Three Michigan shows, one voice. Malice in the Mitten - Michigan-focused True Crime. Round Robin - Upbeat round-table talk. F-Bomb - Michigan folklore and frights. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday & Friday

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S11 E22 - Round Robin - The Vault That Time Forgot -...

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2026/04/22

What happens when a bank vault sits unopened for over 100 years? In this episode of Round Robin, we explore the mystery of lost Habsburg jewels, forgotten fortunes, and unclaimed wealth tied to the collapse of empires after World War I. From royal treasures and hidden bank accounts to modern-day discoveries, we dive into the question—who really owns history? Join us for a fun, thought-provoking discussion filled with real-world mysteries, ethical dilemmas, and a little bit of

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S11 E21 - Aileen Wuornos - Victim, Killer, or Both?

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2026/04/20

Michigan-born serial killer Aileen Wuornos is often remembered as one of the most infamous female killers in American history—but her story is far more complex than headlines suggest. In this episode of Malice in the Mitten, we take a deep, unflinching look at Wuornos’ life—from a childhood marked by abandonment, abuse, and survival… to the Florida highway murders that shocked the nation. Was Aileen Wuornos a calculated predator… or a woman shaped by trauma who killed in self defense? We examine the

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42:24

S11 E20 - F-Bomb - If You Hear It You're Already Too...

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2026/04/17

Michigan holds its secrets in the places where land and water blur— in swamps, lakes, and forests where silence doesn’t feel natural. For decades, people have reported the same thing: a creature that moves through water and woods with unnatural speed… and emits a sound that doesn’t just echo—it disables. They call it The RazorFin Howler. From Dead Stream Swamp to Higgins Lake, witnesses describe glowing eyes, blade-like fins, and a howl so disorienting… those who hear it fully are never seen

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36:24

S11 E19 - Round Robin - We Thought They Were Stars...

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2026/04/15

What started as a quiet night around a bonfire quickly turned into something much bigger. After spotting multiple moving lights in the sky, we found ourselves asking—what are we really looking at? Satellites, space travel, and the reality of what happens beyond Earth quickly became the focus of the conversation. In this episode of Round Robin, we explore how astronauts return to Earth, the difference between space shuttle landings and modern splashdowns, and what really happens to the human body in

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42:25

S11 E18 - H.H. Holmes - The House That Was Built to...

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2026/04/13

H.H. Holmes, America’s first serial killer, built a hotel designed for murder during the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. With ties to Michigan through his medical training, this episode of Malice in the Mitten explores the truth behind the Murder Castle, the victims, and the psychology of one of history’s most calculated killers. #MaliceInTheMitten #HHHolmes #TrueCrimePodcast #SerialKillers Hosted and Produced by Tracy Preston, Featuring Christine Mulligan Original Artwork by Todd Preston Original Music

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27:34

S11 E17 - F-Bomb - The Gitche Gumee Rockhound - The...

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2026/04/10

A chilling Michigan cryptid story unfolds along the shores of Lake Superior. The legend of the Gitche Gumee Rockhound—an eerie, stone-like creature said to stalk Yooperlite hunters in the dark—blurs the line between folklore and reality. From 1800s miner journals to modern encounters, this F-Bomb Friday episode dives into one of Michigan’s most unsettling and little-known cryptids. If you’ve ever walked the Superior shoreline at night… you may not have been alone. #MichiganCryptids #LakeSuperior

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44:52

S11 E16 - Round Robin - Life is Weird, Adulting is...

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2026/04/08

In this episode of Round Robin, we dive into the weird realities of modern life, hilarious adulting fails, and a thought-provoking question: would you trade everything for success if it meant losing everyone you love? Then, we shift into a powerful Women of the Week spotlight on Henrietta Lacks—the woman whose cells changed modern medicine forever… without her knowledge or consent. We close with Round Robin Recommendations featuring Alias Grace on Netflix, a haunting story of a woman navigating

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44:18

S11 E15 - The Perfect Family He Killed to Save

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2026/04/06

John List was a devoted father, a churchgoing man, and a respected accountant—or so it seemed. In 1971, inside a sprawling New Jersey mansion, he murdered his entire family, then disappeared without a trace. For nearly two decades, he built a new life under a different name—until one broadcast brought everything crashing down. In this episode of Malice in the Mitten, we examine the chilling case of John List—a Michigan-connected killer whose obsession with control, faith, and appearances led to one

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18:06

S11 E14 - F-Bomb - The Abductions of Irish Hills

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2026/04/03

In the quiet, rolling landscape of Michigan’s Irish Hills, something strange was happening. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, residents reported chilling encounters—blinding lights in the sky, missing time, and memories of being taken. Were these isolated incidents… or part of something larger? Tonight on F-Bomb, we explore the abduction phenomenon that turned a peaceful Michigan region into a hotspot for unexplained encounters. From firsthand accounts to patterns that are hard to ignore, this

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41:59

S11 E13 - Round Robin - Spring Break Chaos, TikTok...

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2026/04/01

Spring Break chaos meets real-life laughs in this episode of Round Robin. Tracy joins Christine, and Nina in Florida for a hilarious, unfiltered conversation about Spring Break, TikTok hobbies, and the joy of simply being together. Between the laughter, the crew honors Clara Barton, the founder of the American Red Cross, and wraps with must-watch recommendations including Inventing Anna on Netflix. Lighthearted, spontaneous, and full of personality—this is Round Robin at its best. #RoundRobinPodcast

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S11 E12 - The Last Night of Paula Sladewski

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2026/03/30

Paula Sladewski, a 26-year-old Michigan woman, vanished after leaving Miami’s Club Space during a New Year’s weekend trip. Hours later, her burned body was found in a North Miami dumpster. In this episode of Malice in the Mitten, we examine Paula’s final known movements, the argument with her boyfriend Kevin Klym, the surveillance footage, the suspect sketch, and the questions that still remain in this haunting unsolved case. Major public reporting consistently places Paula leaving Club Space

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28:09

S11 E11 - F-Bomb - The Phantom Skater - Michigan's...

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2026/03/27

A chilling Michigan urban legend glides through the darkness… The Phantom Skater is said to appear without warning—silent, swift, and gone before you can understand what you’ve seen. Witnesses describe a lone figure skating across frozen ground, empty streets, and icy paths… even when no ice is there at all. In this episode of F-Bomb: Fables, Fiction, Folklore & Frights, we explore the eerie legend of The Phantom Skater—where folklore meets fear, and the line between imagination and reality

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51:03

S11 E10 - Round Robin - Secrets, Status and the...

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2026/03/25

What do secret societies, Elizabethan ruff collars, and plague doctors have in common? Power. In this episode of Round Robin, we explore the strange, fascinating, and sometimes bizarre ways humans have signaled status, control, and belonging throughout history. From hidden societies operating in secrecy to fashion that literally controlled behavior, this episode dives into how power has always been displayed—whether hidden or impossible to ignore. Plus, we introduce our new segment: 100 Women Who

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S11 E9 - The Black Hand - Michigan's Original Shadow

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2026/03/23

The Black Hand was America’s first wave of organized crime—and it reached Michigan. In this episode of Malice in the Mitten, we uncover the hidden history of Black Hand extortion, threat letters, bombings, and the immigrant communities caught in the crosshairs. From Detroit to Saginaw, this forgotten chapter reveals how fear spread long before the Mafia had a name. Historical Note: Due to limited documentation and underreporting of Black Hand activity in early 20th-century Michigan, some narrative

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S11 E8 - Round Robin - Tornado's, Gators, and the...

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2026/03/11

A powerful tornado tears through Michigan, sparking a conversation about extreme weather, storm safety, and eyewitness accounts. From there the Round Robin table spins into the unexpected—alligators appearing in unlikely places and the fascinating mythology behind the Chinese Zodiac’s fiery Year of the Fire Horse. #RoundRobinPodcast #TornadoTalk #AlligatorStories #YearOfTheHorse Hosted and Produced by Tracy Preston, Featuring Christine Mulligan, Nina Mulligan and of course my husband Todd

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S11 E7 - Deadbolt Silence - The Jeffrey Pyne Case

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2026/03/09

On May 27, 2011, Ruth Pyne was found murdered in her Highland Township, Michigan garage—behind a deadbolted door, with no signs of forced entry. Her son, Jeffrey Pyne, was convicted of second-degree murder in a case built largely on circumstantial evidence, disputed timelines, and injuries investigators claimed pointed to a weapon. Years later, the case still sparks debate: was justice served, or did reasonable doubt get buried under inference? In this deep-dive episode, Malice in the Mitten

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S11 E6 - F-Bomb - The Not-Deer - When the Deer in the...

Malice in the Mitten ·

2026/03/06

Something moves in the woods… and at first glance it looks like a deer. But its legs bend wrong. Its eyes face forward. And sometimes… it walks on two legs. In this episode of F-Bomb Friday, we explore the eerie folklore of the Not-Deer — a creature reported across Appalachia that looks like a deer but behaves like something far more unsettling. #FBombFriday #Folklore #UrbanLegends #Cryptids #NotDeer Hosted and Produced by Tracy Preson Story Researched & Written by Todd Preston Original Artwork

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47:13

S11 E5 - Round Robin - Runestones to Rumors - How...

Malice in the Mitten ·

2026/03/04

This week on Round Robin, we spin from ancient legends to modern internet myths. The conversation begins with Michigan’s Nordic Fire Festival in Charlotte before diving into Viking culture, including skalds and kennings, the storytellers who shaped Norse legend. Then we pivot to the strange world of celebrity death hoaxes and online conspiracy theories, exploring why misinformation spreads so quickly in the age of social media. Finally, the table gives their Spin Ratings for two recommendations: the

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38:04

S11 E4 - The Boy in the Culvert - How Chester Alfred...

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2026/03/02

In October 1959, a woman searching for autumn flowers in Mequon, Wisconsin made a devastating discovery — the remains of a small child hidden in a roadside culvert. For decades, the child was known only as Case Number 6426. No name. No identity. No justice. This episode of Malice in the Mitten explores the disappearance of Markku Edward Michael Jutila — born Chester Alfred Brieney — the adoption that changed his life, the parents who fled Michigan, the shocking confession in Chicago, and the 1966

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17:28

S11 E3 - F-Bomb - The Smeet Frog of Ypisilanti

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2026/02/27

The Smeet Frog of Ypsilanti explores one of Michigan’s strangest local legends — a mysterious creature said to lurk along the shadowed bends of the Huron River. Blending folklore, regional storytelling, and eerie atmosphere, this episode of F-Bomb dives into how myths take root, why strange sightings persist, and what happens when community storytelling turns something small into something unforgettable. #FbombPodcast #MichiganFolklore #UrbanLegends #CryptidStories #MichiganMysteries #LocalLegends

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