Malice in the Mitten

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 #Yooperlites #CryptidStory #FolkLoreFriday Gitche Gumee Rockhound imagined by Taebin Rice, brought to life by Todd Preston Hosted and produced by Tracy Preston, Featuring Todd Preston Lore created by Todd Preston Original artwork by Todd Preston Original music created exclusively for F-bomb by Tracy Preston

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 survival, truth, and perception in the 1800s. Real conversation. Real laughs. And a story that stays with you. #RoundRobinPodcast #WomenInHistory#HenriettaLacks#HeLaCells Hosted and Produced by Tracy Preston, featuring Christine Mulligan, Nina Mulligan and Todd Preston Original artwork by Todd Preston Original music created exclusively for Round Robin by Tracy Preston

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 of the most disturbing family annihilation cases in American history. This is a story of deception, psychological unraveling, and the terrifying question: How far can someone go… and still believe they were right? Written by Rebecca Hiers Hosted and Produced by Tracy Preston, Featuring Christine Mulligan Original artwork by Todd Preston Original music created exclusively for Malice in the Mitten by Tracy Preston #JohnList #FamilyAnnihilator #TrueCrimeCase #UnsolvedMysteries #AmericasMostWanted Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_List_(murderer) https://crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/family/list/ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ytf-jsWEL6Ry5tuIh3ZC4O9DlTaJf-5NRmqzJZrW_L0/edit?tab=t.0 https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/h-h-holmes/ https://capitalpunishmentincontext.org/cases/wuornos https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25511539/john_emil-list https://fatherwantsusdead.com/gallery/ https://medium.com/@nightmarehousespod/the-legacy-of-breeze-knoll-an-architectural-gem-with-a-dark-history-2863efc0561d https://www.upi.com/Archives/1990/04/05/Sister-in-law-Accused-family-killer-dominated-by-bedridden-wife/2883639288000/ https://scholar.lib.vt.edu/VA-news/ROA-Times/issues/1990/rt9003/900329/03290654.htm

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 is a story that blurs the line between folklore… and something far more unsettling. #MaliceInTheMitten #FBombPodcast #MichiganMysteries #IrishHills #AlienAbduction #UFOEncounter Hosted and Produced by Tracy Preston, Featuring Todd Preston Researched and Written by Todd Preston Original artwork by Todd Preston Original music created exclusively for F-Bomb by Tracy Preston Sources: https://aadl.org/aa_news_19950516-emu_sociologist_examines_reports https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien_abduction https://www.irishtimes.com/news/science/a-likely-explanation-for-alien-abductions-1.2408585 https://www.nicap.org/chronos/1994fullrep.htm

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 #SpringBreakVibes #PodcastLife #FunnyPodcast #WomenInHistory #ClaraBarton #AmericanRedCross Hosted and Produced by Tracy Preston, Featuring Christine & Nina Mulligan Original Music created exclusively for Round Robin by Tracy Preston Original artwork by Todd Preston Sound Effects from Upbeat: wine-pour-in-glass-om-fx-1-00-07.mp3

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 around 7:20–7:21 a.m. on January 3, 2010, with her body later identified through dental records after being found in a burning dumpster. #MaliceInTheMitten #PaulaSladewski #TrueCrimePodcast #MichiganTrueCrime #UnsolvedMurder Hosted and Produced by Tracy Preston, Featuring Christine Mulligan Story Researched and Written by Tracy Preston Original artwork by Todd Preson Original music created exclusively for Malice in the Mitten by Tracy Preston Sources: Harry, Ayana. “Charred Body of Playboy Model Paula Sladewski Found in Miami Dumpster.” ABC News, 7 Jan. 2010. Harry, Ayana. “Murdered Playboy Model Seen on Nightclub Surveillance Video.” ABC News, 11 Jan. 2010. “‘I Still Think About It To This Day’: Former Lead Detective On 10-Year-Old Murder Case Of Model Paula Sladewski.” CBS Miami, 7 Feb. 2020. Miller, Carlin. “Paula Sladewski Pictures: Murdered Playboy Model’s Lover Kevin Klym Wanted Over Domestic Violence.” CBS News, 8 Jan. 2010. “Club Space Says Sketch Isn’t a Staffer.” NBC Miami, 8 Feb. 2010. Hamacher, Brian. “Bouncer Disputes Boyfriend’s Tale of Model’s Last Moments.” NBC Miami, 19 Mar. 2010. Cardona, Alexi C. “Who Killed Playboy Model Paula Sladewski in 2010? North Miami Police Still Don’t Know.” Miami New Times, 3 Jan. 2020.

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 begins to blur. Is it residual energy… a spirit replaying its final moments… or something far more unsettling? Some say if you see him… he’s already seen you. #PhantomSkater #MichiganFolklore #UrbanLegends #GhostStories Hosted and Produced by Tracy Preston, Featuring Todd Preston Story researched and written by Todd Preston Orignal artwork by Todd Preston Original music created exclusively for F-Bomb by Tracy Preston Sources: https://99wfmk.com/phantom-skater-hickory-creek-michigan/ https://www.tvi.show/nexus/the-chilling-legend-of-michigans-phantom-skater-a-halloween-horror-story https://berrienhistory.org Sound effects from. Uppeat: ice-skater-skidding-to-stop-fascinnatedsound-1-00-02.mp3

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 Changed the World, featuring Alice Ball — a brilliant chemist whose life-saving work was nearly lost to history. #RoundRobinPodcast #WeirdHistory #SecretSocieties #ElizabethanEra #HistoricalFashion Hosted and Produced by Tracy Preston, featuring Christine Mulligan, Nina Mulligan, Angela Hoefler and of course my husband Todd Preston Original artwork by Todd Preston Original music created exclusively for Round Robin by Tracy Preston Sources: “Eleusinian Mysteries.” Encyclopaedia Britannica. Daftary, Farhad. The Assassin Legends. “Knights Templar.” History.com. “Ruff.” Victoria and Albert Museum. Hunt, Alan. Sumptuary Law History. Byrne, Joseph P. Daily Life during the Black Death. Parascandola, John. “Alice Ball and Chaulmoogra Oil.” National Library of Medicine. “Alice Augusta Ball.” Full source list available upon request

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 elements in this episode are reconstructed based on documented patterns, known tactics, and historical context. #TrueCrimePodcast #MichiganTrueCrime #MaliceInTheMitten #BlackHand #CrimeHistory Hosted and Produced by Tracy Preston Researched and Written by Tracy Preston, featuring Christine Mulligan Original artwork by Todd Preston Original music created exclusively for Malice in the Mitten by Tracy Preston Sources: “Black Hand (Extortion).” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Hand_(extortion). Accessed 22 Mar. 2026. “Black Hand.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, https://www.britannica.com/topic/Black-Hand-American-criminal-organization. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026. “Joseph Petrosino.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Petrosino. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026. “100 Years Later: NYPD Legend Is Remembered.” National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, https://nleomf.org/100-years-later-nypd-legend-is/. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026. “The Inspiring Rise and Tragic Fall of the Italian Sherlock Holmes.” The Mob Museum, https://themobmuseum.org/blog/the-inspiring-rise-and-tragic-fall-of-the-italian-sherlock-holmes/. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026. Delaware, Michael. “Some History of the Black Hand in Michigan.” michaeldelaware.com, https://michaeldelaware.com/some-history-of-the-black-hand-in-michigan/. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026. Talty, Stephan. The Black Hand: The Epic War Between a Brilliant Detective and the Deadliest Secret Society in American History. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2017.

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 Preston. Original music created exclusively for Round Robin by Tracy Preston Original artwork by Todd Preston

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 examines what the courts said, what the jury decided, and why some still believe Jeffrey Pyne was wrongfully convicted. Hosted and Produced by Tracy Preston, featuring Christine Mulligan Story Researched and Written by Tracy Preston Music Created Exclusively for Malice in the Mitten by Tracy Preston Original Artwork by Todd Preston #MaliceInTheMitten #TrueCrimePodcast #MichiganTrueCrime #OaklandCounty Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akCAlGABltY People of the State of Michigan v. Jeffrey Bernard Pyne. Michigan Court of Appeals, No. 314684, 29 Jan. 2015. Justia. Pyne, Jeffrey v. Harry, Shirlee. “Opinion & Order Denying Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus.” United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, Case No. 2:17-cv-10849, filed 19 Oct. 2018. GovInfo. “Valedictorian Murder Trial: Jeffrey Pyne Found Guilty of Killing His Mother.” ABC News, 18 Dec. 2012. “Mother’s Brutal Murder Reveals Dark Family Secrets.” CBS News (48 Hours), 22 June 2014. “Does the Way Ruth Pyne Was Killed Prove Premeditation?” CBS News, 10 Aug. 2013. "MI v. Jeffrey Pyne: Valedictorian Murder Trial.” Court TV Trial Archives.

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 by Todd Preston Original music created exclusively for F-Bomb by Tracy Preston Sources: https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Not_Deer https://howlietzer.com/2026/01/28/not-deer/ https://www.mythosjourney.com/encyclopedia/pages/not-deer/index.html https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/not-deer-or-a-deer/ https://haunts.us/cryptids/594/ https://www.reddit.com/r/cryptids/comments/o5goef https://www.reddit.com/r/cryptids/comments/jpgw6w

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 Viking adventure classic The 13th Warrior and the documentary Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy. From Norse lore to viral rumors, this episode is all about how stories—old and new—shape what we believe. Hosted and Produced by Tracy Preston, featuring Christine Mulligan, Nina Mulligan and of course my husband Todd Preston Original artwork by Todd Preston Original music created exclusively for Round Robin by Tracy Preston #RoundRobinPodcast #VikingHistory #NorseMythology #NordicFireFestival #CelebrityDeathHoax #The13thWarrior #MatthewPerry

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 court decision that let them walk free. In 2024, modern DNA testing finally identified the child. Sixty-five years later, he got his name back. This is a story about child abuse, cold case investigation, forensic genealogy, and the limits of justice in the 1960s. Written and researched by Rebecca Hiers Hosted and produced by Tracy Preston, featuring Christine Mulligan Original artwork by Todd Preston Original music created exclusively for Malice in the Mitten by Tracy Preston #TrueCrimePodcast #ColdCase #DNAJustice #ForgottenVictim Sources: https://blogs.mtu.edu/archives/2024/11/23/no-justice-but-peace/ https://blogs.mtu.edu/archives/2024/11/15/he-was-someone/ https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/805532/memorial-search?firstname=chester&middlename=&lastname=&cemeteryName=Saint+Marys+Cemetery&birthyear=&birthyearfilter=&deathyear=&deathyearfilter=&bio=&linkedToName=&plot=&memorialid=&mcid=&datefilter=&orderby=r https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/276298738/josephine-a-breiney https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2024/318/276425499_7c832625-c428-419e-add3-2c40d6fbb2a8.jpeg https://www.miningjournal.net/news/local/2013/11/century-of-service-to-kids-at-area-orphanage/ https://www.facebook.com/VisitKeweenaw/posts/potters-fields-poor-farmswho-ended-up-at-poor-farms-people-that-were-injured-on-/10157255931740081/ https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/33646468/chester-alfred-breiney

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 #MichiganPodcast Hosted and produced by Tracy Preston Story written and researched by Todd Preston Original artwork by Todd Preston Original music created exclusively for F-bomb by Tracy Preston Ypsilanti District Library — “Smeet” Ypsi’s Local Legend A community page from YDL about the Smeet Frog and associated programs. https://www.ypsilibrary.org/2025/08/smeet/⁠ Ann Arbor District Library — Smeet Frog (Ypsilanti Gleanings archive) Photo/description of the Smeet Frog as part of local history. https://aadl.org/ypsigleanings/271047⁠ Ann Arbor District Library — The Smeet Frog Marker Details about the “Smeet Frog” marker on the tridge near Frog Island. https://aadl.org/ypsigleanings/271048⁠ LocalWiki — Smeet Frog Conspiracy Entry on the plaque, myth, and link to an old site. https://localwiki.org/ann-arbor/Smeet_Frog_Conspiracy⁠ Ypsilanti Historical Society Publications — Spring 2014 PDF Archived GLS magazine article with early marker lore and historical context. https://ypsihistory.org/publications/spring2014.pdf⁠ Vocal.media — Ypsilanti’s Smeet Frog cryptid overview A general article mentioning the Smeet Frog as local cryptid. https://vocal.media/wander/5-great-things-about-ypsilanti-michigan⁠ Fan wiki entry summarizing the fictional biology and lore. https://creatures-of-myth.fandom.com/wiki/Smeet_Frog⁠ Reddit – Homemade Smeet Frog / community posts Example of community discussion and affection for the Smeet Frog. https://www.reddit.com/r/ypsi/comments/1gjjyiy/⁠ Reddit – Smeet Frog myth explained and old plaque discussion User talk about the plaque on the tridge and local lore. https://www.reddit.com/r/ypsi/comments/zv6pcg/⁠ Reddit – Smeet Fest event at the library Snapshot of the Smeet Frog festival at YDL. https://www.reddit.com/r/ypsi/comments/1n7na9x/⁠

The Winter Olympics are here — and so are the stories you didn’t know. From Jason Statham’s diving career to Vera Wang’s Olympic figure skating dreams, we explore the surprising celebrities who almost made the Games. We dive into wild Olympic facts, Miracle on Ice nostalgia, dream team drafts, and the psychology behind chasing gold. It’s competitive, chaotic, and classic Round Robin fun. #RoundRobinPodcast #WinterOlympics #AlmostOlympian #JasonStatham #VeraWang #GeenaDavis #SalmaHayek #LiamPayne Hosted and Produced by Tracy Preston, featuring Christine Mulligan, Nina Mulligan, Angela Hoefler and of course my husband Todd Preston Original artwork by Todd Preston Music created Exclusively for Round Robin by Tracy Preston

In 1938 Dollar Bay, Michigan, Wilfred and Loria Pichette confessed to killing Marian Doyle — claiming she was possessed by devils. After multiple family tragedies, economic hardship during the Great Depression, and a scandal involving a pregnant housekeeper, the brutal murder shocked the Upper Peninsula and drew national headlines. Featuring courtroom testimony from a seven-year-old child, this Michigan true crime case explores delusion, domestic violence, religious extremism, and mental illness inside a small mining town. Story Researched and Written by Rebecca Hiers Hosted and Produced by Tracy Preston, featuring Christine Mulligan Original music created exclusively for Malice in the Mitten by Tracy Preston Sources: https://access-newspaperarchive-com.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/us/michigan/ironwood/daily-globe/1930/02-17/page-4 https://access-newspaperarchive-com.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/us/michigan/ironwood/daily-globe/1938/10-31/page-7 https://access-newspaperarchive-com.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/us/michigan/ironwood/daily-globe/1938/10-27/page-1 https://access-newspaperarchive-com.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/us/michigan/ironwood/daily-globe/1938/10-24/page-1 https://access-newspaperarchive-com.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/us/michigan/ironwood/daily-globe/1938/10-26/page-2 https://access-newspaperarchive-com.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/us/michigan/ironwood/ironwood-daily-globe/1939/02-15/page-14 https://access-newspaperarchive-com.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/us/michigan/ironwood/daily-globe/1938/10-31/page-1 https://uplink.nmu.edu/_flysystem/repo-bin/2022-08/nmu_65931.pdf https://michigan.access.preservica.com/uncategorized/IO_dfd81815-8f8f-428e-80e5-bbfeef4bddd9/ https://michigan.access.preservica.com/uncategorized/IO_df64a0fc-86d7-4971-b2b0-ad1dc97d2764/ https://michigan.access.preservica.com/uncategorized/IO_8738f136-0508-43df-96c5-7ca4c04d64b9/ https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-71963-0_19 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-G18M-99HD?view=index&personArk=%2Fark%3A%2F61903%2F1%3A1%3A7T72-3WMM&action=view&cc=1968530&lang=en&groupId= https://michigan.access.preservica.com/uncategorized/IO_75581e4f-a8a0-4c91-a1a9-970bdff1c808

In the mid-1800s, tragedy struck the Beeson family of Niles, Michigan. After the death of infant grandson Job Withrow Beeson, grief and rumor began to surround the Beeson Mansion and its private mausoleum. Was it truly cursed — or was it simply a family shaped by Victorian mourning and loss? In this episode of F-Bomb, we explore the documented history of Strother Beeson, the family crypt, and the folklore that grew from sorrow. This is a tale of grief, legend, and the thin line between tragedy and haunting. #FBombPodcast #MichiganFolklore #BeesonMansion #VictorianEra #HauntedHistory #MidwestLegends #NilesMichigan Hosted and Produced by Tracy Preston. Story Written and Researched by Todd Preston Original artwork by Todd Preston Original score created exclusively for F-Bomb to refelct the era and emotional tone of this episode by Tracy Preston Sources: Beeson Mansion haunted place overview – Real Haunted Houses (history, mansion and infant’s mausoleum) Beeson Mansion Haunted Place Overview “Most Haunted Places in Michigan” (Beeson Mansion mentions haunted grieving mother) 10 Most Haunted Places in Michigan Michigan paranormal legend details including deposition ritual & lantern accounts Michigan Legends & Folklore – Ghosts of Michigan’s Past Article on crypt and gruesome details of the ritual with eyes falling out Rock‑a‑Bye Baby: Weirdness in this Niles Mausoleum The Grave Talks – Haunted Beeson Mansion and the Spirits That Remain (Part 1) The Grave Talks Part One (Podcast) The Grave Talks – Haunted Beeson Mansion and Spirits That Remain (Part 2) The Grave Talks Part Two (Podcast)

From ancient love potions and mandrake root to modern red flags and relationship psychology, this episode of Round Robin explores the strange things humans have done — and still do — in the name of love. Were love potions real? Did people actually drink them? What’s the difference between harmony and chaos when it comes to attraction? And are we chasing chemistry… or control? Plus, a bold movie recommendation: Gerald’s Game on Netflix — a psychological thriller that challenges power, consent, and survival in relationships. Love has always been complicated. We just have better lighting now. #RoundRobinPodcast #LovePsychology. #LoveHistory #AttractionScience #ModernDating #GeraldsGame Hosted and Produced by Tracy Preston, featuring Christine Mulligan, Nina Mulligan and of course my husband Todd Preston! Original artwork by Todd Preston Original music created exclusively for Round Robin by Tracy Preston

In May of 1979 31-year-old nurse and mother Jane Snow was driving north with her two young sons toward a new beginning in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. She stopped at the Loon Lake rest area near Grayling — a familiar halfway point. She never made it home. Stabbed 22 times in broad daylight, with no robbery, no assault, and no witnesses, Jane’s murder remains unsolved nearly five decades later. Who killed her — and how did they disappear without being seen? In this episode of Malice in the Mitten, we share a powerful narrative written by Rebecca Hiers, honoring Jane’s life and the questions that still linger. If you have information about this case, contact the Michigan State Police, Grayling Post at 989-348-5449. Michigan true crime told with care. Hosted and Produced by Tracy Preston Featuring Christine Mulligan. Original artwork by Todd Preston Original music created for Malice in the Mitten by Tracy Preston Sources: https://www.proquest.com/hnpmichigancollection/docview/2092913320/13D4A2BD7956458FPQ/2?accountid=12091&sourcetype=Newspapers https://infoweb-newsbank-com.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/apps/news/document-view?p=AMNEWS&t=&sort=YMD_date%3AD&hide_duplicates=2&fld-base-0=alltext&maxresults=60&val-base-0=%22jane%20snow%22%20rest%20area%20murder&docref=news/13B156E745C91440 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22778293/jane-snow https://www.proquest.com/hnpmichigancollection/docview/2092926532/79BF2E5466BC410CPQ/9?accountid=12091&sourcetype=Newspapers https://www.proquest.com/hnpmichigancollection/docview/2092926532/79BF2E5466BC410CPQ/9?accountid=12091&sourcetype=Newspapers https://websleuths.com/threads/mi-jane-snow-31-otsego-county-15-may-1979.230064/page-2 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1387693/11171207/transcript https://listverse.com/2015/09/21/10-creepy-unsolved-rest-stop-mysteries/ https://www.amazon.com/Unexplained-Michigan-Mysteries-Gary-Barfknecht/dp/1933272066 https://access-newspaperarchive-com.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/us/michigan/escanaba/escanaba-daily-press/1979/05-21/page-10 https://access-newspaperarchive-com.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/us/michigan/escanaba/escanaba-daily-press/1984/05-19

In 1914, the Holy Cross Orphanage in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula became the center of disturbing allegations — cruelty, punishment, and children who never seemed to leave. Locals have long whispered about laughter in empty halls… crying behind locked doors… and shadowed figures in the upper windows of the abandoned building. In this episode of F-Bomb (Fables, Fiction, Folklore & Frights), we explore the reported history of the Holy Cross Orphanage, allegations of mistreatment, and the lingering stories of hauntings tied to the children who once lived — and possibly suffered — there. Is it folklore? Is it residual energy? Or is something still hiding in the walls? #FBombPodcast #MichiganFolklore #HauntedMichigan #UpperPeninsula #GhostStories Hosted and produced by Tracy Preston Story researched and written by Todd Preston Original artwork by Todd Preston Original music created for F-Bomb by Tracy Preston Sources: Holy Family Orphanage – Wikipedia (history & facts) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Family_Orphanage Holy Family Orphanage on Roadtrippers (history + haunted lore) https://maps.roadtrippers.com/us/marquette-mi/points-of-interest/holy-family-orphanage The 10 Scariest Ghosts That Haunt Michigan’s Shores (includes Holy Cross Orphanage) https://www.wanderingeducators.com/best/top-10/10-scariest-ghosts-haunt-michigans-shores Haunted Places in Michigan — Holy Family Orphanage included https://otenews.com/haunted-places-in-michigan/ Abandoned, Haunted Orphanage Now Apartments (KalamazooCountry.com) https://kalamazoocountry.com/abandoned-haunted-orphanage-in-marquette-is-now-an-apartment-building/ From Tragedies to Triumph – Holy Family Orphanage History & Stories https://witl.com/ixp/691/p/from-tragedies-to-triumph-the-holy-family-orphanage-marquette-michigan/

In this episode of Round Robin, the conversation spans the globe and lands squarely in Michigan. We talk about world population trends and what it means to live on a planet of more than eight billion people, then pivot to some of the weirdest and most wonderful buildings in the Great Lakes State — from mushroom houses to pickle-shaped landmarks. We also celebrate Michigan firsts that helped shape the world, and spotlight incredible local creators and community builders in Lansing! #RoundRobinPodcast #MichiganPodcasts #LocalVoices #CommunityStories #GreatLakesState #MidwestPodcasts Hosted & Produced by Tracy Preston - Featuring Christine Mulligan, Nina Mulligan, Angela Hoefer and Todd Preston Original Artwork by Todd Presston Original music created for Round Robin by Tracy Preston

On Halloween afternoon in 1981, eleven-year-old Karl Heikell left his home in Calumet, Michigan — and never returned. What followed was a search filled with conflicting sightings, unanswered questions, and rumors that spread through a small Upper Peninsula community desperate for answers. From abandoned mine shafts to the discovery of Karl’s belongings and remains nearly a year later, investigators struggled to determine what truly happened. This episode examines the known facts, the documented theories, and the haunting uncertainties surrounding the disappearance of Karl Heikell — a case that remains unsolved more than forty years later. Told with care and restraint, this story honors Karl and the family still seeking answers. #MaliceInTheMitten #MichiganTrueCrime #UnsolvedCase Researched and written by Rebecca Hiers Hosted and Produced by Tracy Preston Featuring Christine Mulligan Original artwork by Todd Preston Original music created for Malice in the Mitten by Tracy Preston Sources: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/62bf1e95c67a302bc68441b6/t/65638054ae435d45ec379d2d/1701019733931/petitiontodeterminecauseanddateofdeathindisaster-220409163513-rotated.pdf https://amwfans.com/thread/13064/unknown-karl-heikell-killer-michigan https://www.miroadtrip.com/locations/tamarack-mine https://www.halloween1981.com/archive https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/michigan-librarian-dedicated-41-year-old-halloween-cold-case-n1300369

Deep underground, long before safety regulations or daylight reached the mines, workers spoke of something else down there with them. In this episode of F-Bomb Friday, we explore the legend of the Tommy Knockers—small, unseen beings said to live inside the walls of mines, warning some workers of collapse while driving others toward paranoia, obsession, and madness. Are the knockers protectors… or something far older and more dangerous? This story sits at the crossroads of folklore, labor history, and psychological horror—where exhaustion, isolation, and belief blur into something terrifyingly real. From whispered warnings to relentless tapping no one could explain, the Tommy Knockers became part of mining culture in Michigan. This is not a monster story. It’s a story about what happens when the earth watches back. #FBombFriday #TommyKnockers #FolklorePodcast #DarkFolklore #FolkHorror Hosted and Produced by Tracy Preston Featuring Todd Preston Story researched and written by Todd Preston Music created for F-Bomb by Tracy Preston Sources: https://www.legendsofamerica.com/gh-tommyknockers/ https://www.rockngem.com/tommyknockers-mining-folklore-legends/ https://magazine.cim.org/en/in-search/knock-knock-whos-there/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knocker_(folklore) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cliff_mine https://mythlok.com/knockers/ https://www.wheninyourstate.com/michigan/9-michigan-pasty-facts-every-yooper-should-know/ https://www.cousinjacksemporium.com/cousin-jacks-blog/cornish-knockers

Michigan true crime, told with care. Malice in the Mitten explores criminal cases from across Michigan with restraint, accountability, and respect for victims and communities.

In this episode of Round Robin, we pay homage to comedy icon Catherine O’Hara before diving into the kinds of conversations that only happen when you slow down and get curious. We talk about the things in life that shouldn’t work — but somehow do. The episode closes with a thoughtful question: if you could experience one extraordinary moment just once, what would it be? #RoundRobinPodcast #CatherineOHara #PopCultureConversations #CuriousMinds Hosted and Produced by Tracy Preston Featuring Christine Mulligan, Nina Mullligan and Todd Preston Original artwork by Todd Preston Original music created for Round Robin by Tracy Preston