EPISODE 83: Susan Kuhnhausen

THIS FRIDAY WE REVISIT JENI HAYNES!

The human mind's capacity to protect itself is both remarkable and haunting. When four-year-old Jeni Haynes began suffering unimaginable abuse at the hands of her father, her developing brain created an extraordinary defense mechanism – dissociating into multiple personalities. Not just a few, but OVER 2,500 distinct alters emerged to help her survive seven years of torture. CHECK OUT OUR NEXT EPISODE FOR OUR STORY AND LINKS TO NEW STUFF ON JENI!  LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2407556/fan_mail/new] Ready to explore more shocking true crime cases with us? Subscribe to Drink About Something for new episodes every Friday, and visit drinkaboutsomething.site with links to see all our content, including visual evidence from the cases we cover.  AS ALWAYS D-A-S

EPISODE 84: Daniel Morcombe

Three minutes late can be the difference between a normal Saturday and a family’s worst nightmare. We’re talking about the Daniel Morcombe case from Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, where a 13-year-old boy leaves home to get a haircut and shop for Christmas gifts, waits at an unofficial bus stop under an overpass, and is never seen again. We walk through the timeline with care, from the confusing moment a replacement bus drives past, to the decision that no kid should ever have to make: accepting a ride from a stranger. We also lay out the chilling context around Brett Peter Cowan, including his documented history of harming children and the hard questions that follow when prior convictions don’t stop future violence. If you’ve searched Daniel Morcombe, Brett Peter Cowan, or Sunshine Coast abduction case, you already know this story doesn’t let go, and it shouldn’t. Then we get into what finally cracked it: the “Mr Big” undercover operation, where police posed as a criminal crew to earn trust and push for the truth. We talk about how that sting worked, what was confessed, and what it meant for Daniel’s parents, Denise and Bruce Morcombe, who turned relentless grief into action through the Daniel Morcombe Foundation and Day for Daniel child safety education. This is heavy, and we don’t pretend it isn’t. If you listen, we hope you’ll share it for awareness, talk to your kids about safety rules, and support prevention work if you can. Subscribe, send this to one person who needs to hear it, and leave a review so more people find the message. CHECK OUT THE BAND! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqGeE0NqidA LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2407556/fan_mail/new] Ready to explore more shocking true crime cases with us? Subscribe to Drink About Something for new episodes every Friday, and visit drinkaboutsomething.site with links to see all our content, including visual evidence from the cases we cover.  AS ALWAYS D-A-S

EPISODE 83: Susan Kuhnhausen

A man steps out from behind a bedroom door wearing yellow dish gloves and raises a claw hammer. Susan Kuhnhausen, a 51-year-old ER nurse in Portland, Oregon, has seconds to decide whether she becomes a headline or a survivor. What happens next is one of the most gripping true crime survivor stories we’ve ever covered, and it’s a raw reminder that the most dangerous moment in a breakup can be the moment you finally choose freedom. We walk through Susan’s life leading up to the attack, from her bold 1980s personal ad to the slow reveal that her marriage is built on control, resentment, and a partner who wants a small life on her dime. Then we break down the fight itself, how Susan uses training and instinct to stay alive, and why her decision to leave evidence matters as much as her decision to keep swinging. After the emergency is over, the case turns into a chilling conspiracy to commit murder, with clues that connect the attacker back to Susan’s ex and a motive tied to money, life insurance, and a paid-off house. We also talk about the reality of living in fear after you survive and the practical steps Susan takes to protect herself. To close out, we shake off the Rockville blues with our music feature: Wild Plains and their track “Say My Name,” because sometimes the best way to exhale after heavy true crime is to turn the volume up. If this story hits you, share it with someone who needs a reminder to never give up, then subscribe and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. What part of Susan’s fight stayed with you the most? CHECK OUT TE BAND! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xMsRLgjlPA LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2407556/fan_mail/new] Ready to explore more shocking true crime cases with us? Subscribe to Drink About Something for new episodes every Friday, and visit drinkaboutsomething.site with links to see all our content, including visual evidence from the cases we cover.  AS ALWAYS D-A-S

Rockville Recap And Real Talk

Rockville weekends don’t just give you a lineup, they give you a full-body story: dust, heat, storm warnings on repeat, and those perfect sets that make the struggle feel worth it. We’re coming at our Welcome to Rockville 2026 recap raw, live, and unedited, ranking performances by sound, crowd energy, stage presence, and overall vibe while we relive the best surprises and the biggest letdowns. We also get extremely practical about festival survival. Lindsay breaks down her clear, stadium-approved bag essentials for camping festivals and concert days, from antibacterial wipes and gum to backup cards when wristband payments act up. We talk hydration like it’s a headliner: Liquid I.V., frozen water bottles, and even picklebacks as a clutch electrolyte move. If you’ve ever dealt with porta potties, crowd surfers, or the “where do we stand so we don’t get kicked in the face” problem, you’ll feel seen. Then we run the weekend: Amon Amarth’s Viking-scale energy, Stained vocals that make us cry every time, Ice Nine Kills turning metal into horror theater, SpineShank delivering a 30-years-later moment, and the mad dash through weather delays to catch Parkway Drive, Paleface Swiss, and a massive Lorna Shore set. We wrap with why the covered Garage Stage was the MVP, plus Bloodywood, Hatebreed pit chaos, Demon Hunter’s surprise win, Cold Chamber’s sweat-soaked greatness, a taste of MCR, and Slaughter to Prevail closing the weekend loud enough to spark stage sound debates. If you’re planning Rockville, love rock and metal festival culture, or just want a real recap from people who camp it every year, hit play, subscribe, share the episode with your festival crew, and leave us a review with your own set ratings. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2407556/fan_mail/new] Ready to explore more shocking true crime cases with us? Subscribe to Drink About Something for new episodes every Friday, and visit drinkaboutsomething.site with links to see all our content, including visual evidence from the cases we cover.  AS ALWAYS D-A-S

EPISODE 82: Stories From W.T.R Orange Lot (RANDALL BLYTHE)

A sweaty campsite morning at Welcome to Rockville turns into a surprisingly deep conversation about concert culture, safety, and what we owe each other in a crowd. We’re recording from the Orange Lot at Daytona International Speedway, so you’ll hear the real festival backdrop while we swap stories from night four, including the kind of chaotic glow-party lore and rail-life exhaustion that only makes sense when you’ve been living on adrenaline and dust. From there, we get real about crowd etiquette at rock and metal festivals: the people who shove to the front after you’ve waited for hours, the “I just got here” rail rush, and the thin line between moving through a crowd and disrespecting everyone around you. It’s funny until it isn’t, because crowd crush, stage rushing, and split-second reactions can change lives. That leads into our main focus: D. Randall “Randy” Bly of Lamb of God. We walk through his punk beginnings, Richmond’s scene, the long grind of touring, sobriety, and the harsh truth that merch sales keep many bands alive. Then we unpack the Prague, Czech Republic arrest that followed a tragic on-stage incident from years earlier, using Randy’s memoir Dark Days as a guide for what prison, fear, and public scrutiny look like up close. We also highlight his humanitarian side, charity work, and advocacy tied to Be The Match and bone marrow donation. If you care about Lamb of God, metal history, concert safety, or real redemption stories, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a festival friend, and leave us a review with your biggest crowd pet peeve. CHECK OUT THE BAND!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5DbbVZd-_M AND OUR AMAZING CAMPING NEIGBOR https://doartphotos.com/about.html LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2407556/fan_mail/new] Ready to explore more shocking true crime cases with us? Subscribe to Drink About Something for new episodes every Friday, and visit drinkaboutsomething.site with links to see all our content, including visual evidence from the cases we cover.  AS ALWAYS D-A-S