Highly Mentally Ill

E024 Twa-matic & Keep the Box Shut

This week, Ali and Xena light up and dive headfirst into the 2009 Fort Lauderdale Thanksgiving family murders — a story so wild it’ll make you rethink your next family dinner invite. Then things get extra spooky as they unpack the legend of the Dybbuk Box — the cursed wine cabinet that basically said, “let’s make haunted chic.” 👻💅 Expect chaotic giggles, too many snacks, and deep (but slightly high) questions like: can you sage a murder weapon? Should you ever buy haunted furniture on eBay? Grab your bong and your bestie — it’s a hot mess of true crime and paranormal gossip you do not want to miss.

E023 Trauma - Funny & Negative Congregation

Join Ali and Xena as they light up and dive into the eerie legends of Alcatraz — from ghostly inmates to phantom guards still pacing the cell blocks. Then, buckle up as they switch gears into the harrowing true story of Elisabeth Fritzl, a woman who survived unthinkable horrors beneath her own home. It’s a chilling mix of the paranormal and the psychological, with the usual chaos, giggles, and half-baked theories you know and love. 🎧 Expect: ghost stories, true crime tangents, and two best friends trying to keep it together while very, very high.

E022 Cats on Prednisone & Gateway Ghosts

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 friends trying their best to make sense of it all. Expect laughs, gasps, and at least one “wait, what were we talking about again?” moment.

E021 Bucket of Dum Dums & Not Trafficked, Just Adopted

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 America’s most infamous island prison (and yes, there are plenty of ghost tangents). Then things get darker as they discuss the case of Alicia Kozakiewicz — a powerful, heartbreaking story that shines a light on online safety and survival. It’s a mix of chills, laughs, and the occasional “wait, what?!” moment — classic Ali and Xena chaos, with a side of true crime and weed-induced wisdom.

E020 Crime Adjacent Consumer Product & Mike Wazowski Winking

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 it sounds like). Expect laughs, deep thoughts, and just the right amount of high tangents — it’s classic Xena and Ali energy through and through.