Dating, Diet Crime, and Diatribes: Recent Episodes
Maddie and Leslie
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For our first true crime episode, Maddie tells Leslie the story of the harrowing crimes of Ray and Faye Copeland, the oldest couple ever sentenced to death in America, and the rumored inspiration behind Ti West's 2022 horror film "X."
Sources:
Midwest Crime Files -- If you'd like to see photos of the men (not crime scene), this source has them
Investigation Discovery
Wikipedia
Case Text -- Faye's full court document
Crime Library
Murderpedia
NY Times
Wash Post
The five victims that they were convicted of killing were:
- Dennis K. Murphy, 27, of Normal, Illinois; born in 1962 and killed October 17, 1986
- Wayne Warner of Bloomington, Illinois; killed November 19, 1986
- Jimmy Dale Harvey, 27 of Springfield, Missouri; born in 1961 and killed October 25, 1988
- John W. Freeman, 27 of Boonville, Indiana; born January 6, 1962 and killed December 8, 1988
- Paul J. Cowart, 20 of Dardanelle, Arkansas; born September 30, 1968, and killed May 3 or 4, 1989
It's important that we remember them for more than how their lives were ended; namely for their kindness and as more than victims of the Copelands.
M here! Sorry about the mic feedback... I was wearing a heart monitor this episode, and I didn't realize that it kept bumping the mic and causing weird noises. I tried to fix them as best as I could while editing, but it's definitely not perfect. It'll be better next time! Thank you for your patience, xoxo.
In the second installment of our Gabriel review trilogy, we cover the three "Gabriel's Rapture" movies from Passionflix, which includes, but is not limited to: born again virgins, legal scandal, dead mothers reappearing, tents, and an incredibly bad wedding dress. Give us this day our daily raptor...
This week, we explore the insane, cringeworthy, Dante-obsessed hellscape of discount Chuck Bass and Bella Swan, aka parts 1, 2, and 3 of "Gabriel's Inferno." No shrimps were harmed in the making of this episode, but our sanity sure was.
Trigger warning: Paranormal stories (these are genuinely creepy stories. If you get spooked easily, this might not be the episode for you).
Follow along as Maddie tells four of her creepiest paranormal stories (that she swears on the life of Saint Harry Styles really happened, and Mads doesn't lie) and Leslie cries tears of something we can't quite figure out yet. The stories get progressively creepier, going from Maddie's haunted apartment, a 3am mystery during a middle school sleepover, being watched at night, to a faceless creature in a fedora and trench coat that has haunted Maddie for 15 years. Are you brave enough to listen?
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If you or someone you know is suffering from substance abuse or anything mental health related and needs help, the SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) has a free, 24/7 hotline that you can reach at 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
If you or someone you know is in an unsafe situation regarding domestic violence, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 at any time, or text START to 88788
As a general disclaimer, all names and personal or identifying details of those mentioned in this episode, or any other episode, of this podcast, have been changed for the safety and privacy of those involved. And because we don’t want to out anyone. Or be sued. You know?
We are not experts in any of the subjects that we discuss on this podcast, nor do we ever claim to be. If you would like expert advice, please look to reputable professional sources (like licensed therapists), especially concerning mental health and topics like it.And remember, as Saint Harry Styles says, "Treat People with Kindness," and as we say, "Date responsibly and chaotically."
We're still alive, we promise! In today's episode, Maddie and Leslie give their Halloween week updates, including Maddie's newly found crippling fear of chainsaws she discovered at a haunted forest (~colorful~ language was involved that night), a Halloween ski lift ride, and boys. Very confusing, but great boys. Tricks and treats galore in this episode, besties.
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If you or someone you know is suffering from substance abuse or anything mental health related and needs help, the SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) has a free, 24/7 hotline that you can reach at 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
If you or someone you know is in an unsafe situation regarding domestic violence, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 at any time, or text START to 88788
As a general disclaimer, all names and personal or identifying details of those mentioned in this episode, or any other episode, of this podcast, have been changed for the safety and privacy of those involved. And because we don’t want to out anyone. Or be sued. You know?
We are not experts in any of the subjects that we discuss on this podcast, nor do we ever claim to be. If you would like expert advice, please look to reputable professional sources (like licensed therapists), especially concerning mental health and topics like it.And remember, as Saint Harry Styles says, "Treat People with Kindness," and as we say, "Date responsibly and chaotically."
Surprise, we're going to do bonus episodes! For our first bonus episode, Maddie takes you on a magical mystery crash course tour of a few principles of semantics and pragmatics and how she thinks it all ties-in to dating (or should tie-in to dating).
**Editing Maddie: sorry about the mic sucking during this episode, y'all. Different setup and I got excited about the topic and moved around while recording too much and the mic was not pleased lol. <3
Stream Taylor Swift's new album "Midnights" right now because it's incredible !!
Semantics and Pragmatics Sources (I tried to find quick reads for you, but DM us for more, and I'll send you some!):
Politeness theory
Speech Act theory
Quick politeness breakdown
Grice's Maxims
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If you or someone you know is suffering from substance abuse or anything mental health related and needs help, the SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) has a free, 24/7 hotline that you can reach at 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
If you or someone you know is in an unsafe situation regarding domestic violence, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 at any time, or text START to 88788
***As a general disclaimer, all names and personal or identifying details of those mentioned in this episode, or any other episode, of this podcast, have been changed for the safety and privacy of those involved. And because we don’t want to out anyone. Or be sued. You know?
Long time no listening, friends! Today's episode, and this should come as no shock to you, is a wild ride of tangents and life rants mixed with a fun conversation about how internet culture, memes, and social media have impacted dating (shoutout to Patrick [fake name obvi] for the memes topic suggestion! We <3 you big time). ALSO, if you want to hear Maddie's linguistics evangelism that she couldn't remember during this episode, check out our bonus episode, "It's Just Semantics, Baby," to hear her give a crash course in semantics and pragmatics and how she thinks it ties into dating.
Stream Taylor Swift's new album "Midnights" right now because it's incredible !!
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If you would like to submit any dating stories, ideas for the podcast, or if you have a diatribe you'd like to share, visit our Linktree in our Instagram bio and click on the corresponding link, or follow the links below.
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If you or someone you know is suffering from substance abuse or anything mental health related and needs help, the SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) has a free, 24/7 hotline that you can reach at 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
If you or someone you know is in an unsafe situation regarding domestic violence, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 at any time, or text START to 88788
***As a general disclaimer, all names and personal or identifying details of those mentioned in this episode, or any other episode, of this podcast, have been changed for the safety and privacy of those involved. And because we don’t want to out anyone. Or be sued. You know?
Follow us on Instagram at @datingdietcrimeanddiatrbes
For business inquiries, contact us at datingdietcrimeanddiatribes@gmail.com
If you would like to submit any dating stories, ideas for the podcast, or if you have a diatribe you'd like to share, visit our Linktree in our Instagram bio and click on the corresponding link, or follow the links below.
Topic Idea Submission Form: https://forms.gle/PM7PnxsnGb7iY1qj8
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If you or someone you know is suffering from substance abuse or anything mental health related and needs help, the SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) has a free, 24/7 hotline that you can reach at 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
If you or someone you know is in an unsafe situation regarding domestic violence, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 at any time, or text START to 88788
***As a general disclaimer, all names and personal or identifying details of those mentioned in this episode, or any other episode, of this podcast, have been changed for the safety and privacy of those involved. And because we don’t want to out anyone. Or be sued. You know?
What's on the menu for today, you ask? Well, today's installment of Dating, Diet Crime, and Diatribes includes our thoughts on first kiss culture, our own first kiss stories, and our first major fight over some details about Maddie's story she's kept secret (it's funny, don't worry).
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If you would like to submit any dating stories, ideas for the podcast, or if you have a diatribe you'd like to share, visit our Linktree in our Instagram bio and click on the corresponding link, or follow the links below.
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If you or someone you know is suffering from substance abuse or anything mental health related and needs help, the SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) has a free, 24/7 hotline that you can reach at 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
If you or someone you know is in an unsafe situation regarding domestic violence, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 at any time, or text START to 88788
***As a general disclaimer, all names and personal or identifying details of those mentioned in this episode, or any other episode, of this podcast, have been changed for the safety and privacy of those involved. And because we don’t want to out anyone. Or be sued. You know?
In today's wild ride of an episode, Maddie recounts the story of her worst date with a dinosaur-obsessed boy who decided he wanted to marry her so that she could carry on his bloodline (that's not a joke), we tell our friend's story of a painfully ignorant date from a dating app, and Leslie talks about her experience of puking on a date with a friend's brother. Yes, these dates were as mortifying as they sound.
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If you would like to submit any dating stories, ideas for the podcast, or if you have a diatribe you'd like to share, visit our Linktree in our Instagram bio and click on the corresponding link, or follow the links below.
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If you or someone you know is suffering from substance abuse or anything mental health related and needs help, the SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) has a free, 24/7 hotline that you can reach at 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
If you or someone you know is in an unsafe situation regarding domestic violence, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 at any time, or text START to 88788
***As a general disclaimer, all names and personal or identifying details of those mentioned in this episode, or any other episode, of this podcast, have been changed for the safety and privacy of those involved. And because we don’t want to out anyone. Or be sued. You know?
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode mentions sexual assault and abuse, although we don't go into too much detail on either (we will talk more about abuse, though), so if these are sensitive topics for you, we suggest listening with a friend, skipping the SA section (7:30-12:09), or skipping the entire episode since it will talk a lot more about abuse if that is too difficult for you. There are other episodes of our podcast that don't contain these subject matters for you to listen to instead if this one is too difficult! Do whatever is best for you and your mental health.On our third and final installment of the wedding series, we talk about the pitfalls of young marriages and divorce, as well as Maddie's own experience of an almost young marriage with an abusive ex, and Leslie's friend's terrible decision-making skills with a convicted felon (yes, you read all of that right). Deep breaths--this episode is a bit of a doozy.
Resources:
Divorce and marriage stats
- CDC marriage and divorce stats
- Marriage ages
- Worldwide divorce rate
Abuse
- Types and signs of abuse
- Signs of abuse
- More signs of abuse
- Healthy relationship signs
- Healthy v unhealthy relationship characteristics
- If you need to find a DV shelter near you: DV shelters
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If you would like to submit any dating stories, ideas for the podcast, or if you have a diatribe you'd like to share, visit our Linktree in our Instagram bio and click on the corresponding link, or follow the links below.
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If you or someone you know is suffering from substance abuse or anything mental health related and needs help, the SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) has a free, 24/7 hotline that you can reach at 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
If you or someone you know is in an unsafe situation regarding domestic violence, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 at any time, or text START to 88788
***As a general disclaimer, all names and personal or identifying details of those mentioned in this episode, or any other episode, of this podcast, have been changed for the safety and privacy of those involved. And because we don’t want to out anyone. Or be sued. You know?
In part 2 of our series on weddings, we deep dive into all things wedding and wedding culture: traditions we like and dislike, elopement vs traditional weddings, and exactly what we'd want for our own weddings. As always, we have strong opinions on what we want and, as a special treat for being such good listeners, you'll get to hear a special rant from Maddie in this episode that's "personal, okay?" Buckle up, grab your popcorn, and get ready--the wedding culture train is now leaving the station.
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If you would like to submit any dating stories, ideas for the podcast, or if you have a diatribe you'd like to share, visit our Linktree in our Instagram bio and click on the corresponding link, or follow the links below.
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If you or someone you know is suffering from substance abuse or anything mental health related and needs help, the SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) has a free, 24/7 hotline that you can reach at 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
If you or someone you know is in an unsafe situation regarding domestic violence, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 at any time, or text START to 88788
***As a general disclaimer, all names and personal or identifying details of those mentioned in this episode, or any other episode, of this podcast, have been changed for the safety and privacy of those involved. And because we don’t want to out anyone. Or be sued. You know?
Today's episode is the first in a series about weddings where you'll get to listen to our rants about proposals, rings, and all the cringy steps in the process. Not only that, but hear what WE want (and don't want) for our own proposals and rings, and what proposals we've even helped with!
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If you would like to submit any dating stories, ideas for the podcast, or if you have a diatribe you'd like to share, visit our Linktree in our Instagram bio and click on the corresponding link, or follow the links below.
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If you or someone you know is suffering from substance abuse or anything mental health related and needs help, the SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) has a free, 24/7 hotline that you can reach at 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
If you or someone you know is in an unsafe situation regarding domestic violence, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 at any time, or text START to 88788
***As a general disclaimer, all names and personal or identifying details of those mentioned in this episode, or any other episode, of this podcast, have been changed for the safety and privacy of those involved. And because we don’t want to out anyone. Or be sued. You know?
In this episode we'll go on a magical, mysterious, and moronic tour of pickup lines using Leslie's dating apps as the main cringeworthy event. We loathe and love them, but more than anything, we are utterly entertained by them. But wait--there's more! Act now, and you'll hear what pickup lines we have used on other people! This offer is only good for a limited time, so you'd better act fast.
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If you would like to submit any dating stories, ideas for the podcast, or if you have a diatribe you'd like to share, visit our Linktree in our Instagram bio and click on the corresponding link, or follow the links below.
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If you or someone you know is suffering from substance abuse or anything mental health related and needs help, the SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) has a free, 24/7 hotline that you can reach at 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
If you or someone you know is in an unsafe situation regarding domestic violence, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 at any time, or text START to 88788
***As a general disclaimer, all names and personal or identifying details of those mentioned in this episode, or any other episode, of this podcast, have been changed for the safety and privacy of those involved. And because we don’t want to out anyone. Or be sued. You know?
Editing Maddie's Note: If you hear any weird audio editing bits, those are places I tried editing out the name of an ex that we decided to change for a second time after the initial recording session. So, if you hear those places, that's what that is. Don't worry, your headphones aren't deceiving you!
Welcome to Dating, Diet Crime, and Diatribes, we are so happy you're here! In this episode you'll get a small taste of who we are, why we started this podcast, what we'll be talking about, and some other small snippets along the way. This episode also explains the general procedural things for the podcast, so here is your launching pad for the future!
Follow us on Instagram at @datingdietcrimeanddiatrbes
For business inquiries, contact us at datingdietcrimeanddiatribes@gmail.com
If you would like to submit any dating stories, ideas for the podcast, or if you have a diatribe you'd like to share, visit our Linktree in our Instagram bio and click on the corresponding link, or follow the links below.
Topic Idea Submission Form: https://forms.gle/PM7PnxsnGb7iY1qj8
Dating Stories Submission Form: https://forms.gle/keXsZYJFT83Nx9rP6
If you or someone you know is suffering from substance abuse or anything mental health related and needs help, the SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) has a free, 24/7 hotline that you can reach at 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
If you or someone you know is in an unsafe situation regarding domestic violence, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 at any time, or text START to 88788
***As a general disclaimer, all names and personal or identifying details of those mentioned in this episode, or any other episode, of this podcast, have been changed for the safety and privacy of those involved. And because we don’t want to out anyone. Or be sued. You know?