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This week on Devious Backstories, Handy & Maal dive into the horrifying true story of William Burke and William Hare—two men whose names became synonymous with one of history's most disturbing murder sprees.In 1820s Edinburgh, medical schools desperately needed bodies for anatomical research. Instead of digging up graves like traditional body snatchers, Burke and Hare realized there was far more money to be made by creating their own supply.The gang breaks down how the pair lured vulnerable victims, carried out their shocking crimes, sold the bodies to anatomists, and how their gruesome scheme eventually unraveled.From the infamous "Burking" method to the investigation that exposed them, this is one of the darkest and most influential true crime stories in British history.A chilling tale of greed, murder, and the case that forever changed the study of anatomy.

Some people deserve a second chance… others deserve to be asked, “Who raised you?” This week on Devious Thoughts, we’re putting our morals, relationships, and sanity to the test with five brand-new segments: Crashing Out – We decide if these insane situations are enough to make us completely lose it. Who Raised You? – The internet’s most disrespectful, disgusting, and out-of-pocket behavior gets judged. Pack Your Bags – One sentence. One confession. Is the relationship over, or are you staying? Director’s Cut – We only know the ending. We have to make up the wildest story that got us there. 30 Seconds Until… – You have 30 seconds before chaos begins. What’s your next move?0:00 Intro: Grouch Discussion 2:18 30 seconds until 14:23 Tweets & Treats21:32 Who raised you?30:45 qualities women Don’t understand 41:10 directors cut Which scenario had you crashing out? Which one would make you pack your bags? Let us know in the comments! Like the video if you laughed. Subscribe for more Devious Thoughts every Wednesday.#ComedyPodcast #RelationshipDebates #FunnyPodcast

This week on Devious Backstories, Handy & Maal dive into the chilling mystery of the SS Waratah, the passenger ship that disappeared without a trace.In 1909, the SS Waratah set sail carrying more than 200 passengers and crew. It departed on what should have been a routine voyage... and was never seen again.No distress call. No confirmed wreckage. No survivors.For more than a century, investigators, explorers, and historians have tried to solve one of the greatest maritime mysteries ever recorded. What happened to the ship? Did it encounter a massive storm? Was there a design flaw? Or did something even stranger occur?The gang breaks down the voyage, the theories, the search efforts, and why the disappearance of the SS Waratah remains one of history's most baffling unsolved cases.A haunting story of mystery, tragedy, and a ship that seemingly vanished into thin air.

Are people getting too comfortable with delusion after breakups? This episode of Devious Thoughts dives into viral tweets, relationship drama, overreactions, impossible dating standards, and the hidden catches behind everyday situations.From “Pick a Struggle” debates to questionable breakup responses, we break down the internet’s wildest opinions and ask the questions nobody else will. Topics include:• Viral Tweets & Hot Takes• Pick a Struggle Debate• Delusional Responses to Breakups• Am I Overreacting?• The Backdoor Policy Discussion• What’s the Catch?Drop your opinions in the comments and let us know which take was the most devious. Hosted by Handy & Maal0:00 Intro0:30 Viral Tweets4:12 Pick a Struggle12:10 Delusional Responses to Breakups22:22 Am I Overreacting?28:51 Backdoor Policy33:55 More Viral Tweets36:29 What’s the Catch?

This week on Devious Backstories, Handy & Maal dive into the life of Al Capone, the notorious mob boss who became the face of organized crime in America.From his rise during Prohibition to building a criminal empire worth millions, Capone transformed Chicago into his personal playground. The gang explores the bootlegging operations, political corruption, gang wars, and the violence that made him one of the most feared men in the country.But despite all the murders, racketeering, and criminal activity linked to his organization, it wasn't violence that finally brought him down.It was taxes.Discover how Capone rose to power, the bloody events that cemented his legacy, and the surprising way one of history's most infamous criminals met his downfall.A story of power, greed, corruption, and consequences.

This episode is packed with questionable decisions, petty behavior, and some of the most chaotic relationship advice you'll ever hear. 😭💀First up, Who's the Villain? — where the gang breaks down messy situations and decides who's actually in the wrong.Then things get weird with Would You Shake Them?, where first impressions, bizarre behavior, and questionable people are put under the microscope.Next comes Petty or Perfect, where revenge, payback, and spiteful actions are judged accordingly.Finally, the gang takes relationships straight to hell with How to End a Relationship. Given a text from a partner, the challenge is simple: come up with the most creative, ridiculous, and over-the-top breakup imaginable.Arguments, bad decisions, and complete nonsense from start to finish.⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 Who's the Villain?12:59 Would You Shake Them?25:48 Petty or Perfect35:50 How to End a Relationship (Take It to Hell)

What if someone hid a real treasure chest worth millions of dollars... and challenged the world to find it? 😳💰In this episode, the gang dives into the bizarre true story of Forrest Fenn and the treasure hunt that captivated thousands of people for over a decade.From cryptic poems and hidden clues to obsessive searchers traveling deep into the wilderness, this story became one of the most famous modern treasure hunts ever created. Along the way, theories exploded, communities formed, and the mystery grew larger than anyone expected.The gang breaks down the clues, controversies, discoveries, and the lasting legacy of a treasure hunt that blurred the line between adventure and obsession.Funny, fascinating, and one of the wildest real-life mysteries you'll ever hear.

The gang jumps into another round of Art of Lying, where ridiculous situations have to be defended with a straight face, before moving into Justified or Jaded, where questionable decisions get put on trial. Things only get crazier as they react to wild tweets, insane messages, and internet opinions that should have stayed in the drafts. Then comes the story that changes the entire mood: a wife admits her husband was never her first choice and was really just her safety net all along. Funny, awkward, uncomfortable, and brutally honest from start to finish.0:00 Art of lying 10:49 Read it and weep30:54 Safety Net Marriage 31:5435:26 Popeyes Rant 37:00 Justified or Jaded#lol #funny

Handy & Maal break down the horrifying case of Harold Shipman, the doctor who became one of the most prolific serial killers in modern history.Trusted by patients and respected in his community, Shipman used his position to hide unimaginable crimes for years before investigators uncovered the truth.The gang discusses how he avoided suspicion, the shocking scale of the case, and why it remains one of the most disturbing true crime stories ever recorded.Dark, fascinating, and deeply unsettling.

The gang goes full chaos mode reacting to fake texts, Am I The Asshole stories, wild tweets, and insane “read between the lines” situations From guessing context off one message to pitching the worst movie ideas imaginable, this episode turns into pure randomness, storytelling, and comedy.