The Original Deadtime Stories
The Original Deadtime Stories: bringing murderous tales to life in the fashion of a modern day radio drama since June 2018. Created by writer, researcher, and true crime junkie Schuyler Fastenau.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 98
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2023
Chapter 71: A Fair to Remember
Listener note: This episode contains language that may be offensive to non-neurotypical individuals. This is for the purpose of historical accuracy and does not reflect the cast or crew's opinions.
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00:31:26 |
Wed 29 Sep 2021
Chapter 70: Little Black Book (Censored)
The Original Deadtime Stories Murderous Road Trip Across America continues to Logan, West Virginia. In a way, Mamie Thurman was a woman way ahead of her time. She began intimate relationships with po…
00:29:43 |
Wed 22 Sep 2021
Chapter 70: Little Black Book
Listener note: This episode contains racial slurs. This is for the purpose of historical accuracy and does not reflect the cast or crew's opinions. If you'd prefer a version of the episode where thes…
00:29:46 |
Wed 22 Sep 2021
Chapter 69: Lights, Camera, Murder!
Stop number three on the Original Deadtime Stories Murderous Road Trip Across America is Pennsylvania. Back in high school I tried so hard to make a movie with my best friends. I assumed we could tot…
00:32:07 |
Wed 15 Sep 2021
Chapter 68: The Last Death of 9/11
Our next stop on our murderous road trip across America is New York. It's been 20 years since two planes crashed into the World Trade Centers in New York City and forever changed the lives of America…
00:32:38 |
Wed 08 Sep 2021
Chapter 67: Murder at the Midway
Stop number one on our murderous road trip across America is Rhode Island. Summer may nearly be over but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy a good old theme park! Frank Sheffield took his five year old…
00:35:19 |
Wed 01 Sep 2021
Chapter 66: The Tribe Has Spoken
We know I am OBSESSED with competition reality shows so when I can marry those with true crime, I'm one happy fan boy. Survivor may have been postponed due to COVID-19 but that won't stop us from gos…
00:32:49 |
Wed 09 Jun 2021
Chapter 65: A Blockbuster Fright
What's the biggest trend in TV right now? Nostalgia. In the past week-ish alone we've seen the premiere of a Rugrats reboot, a Friends reunion, and the announced return of Legends of the Hidden Templ…
00:23:18 |
Wed 02 Jun 2021
Chapter 64: Ruth's Red Flags
We've learned on this podcast that things are not always as they seem. Ruth Neave said she was not a great mother and neighbors knew she severely abused her children. But could that abuse turn into m…
00:30:48 |
Wed 26 May 2021
Chapter 63: Scheming of You
Happy Cinco de Mayo! In honor of the holiday, we wanted to celebrate an icon and the queen of Tejano music, Selena Quintanilla.
Written by Jordan Katcher, narrated by Schuyler Fastenau and executive p…
Written by Jordan Katcher, narrated by Schuyler Fastenau and executive p…
00:31:58 |
Wed 05 May 2021
Chapter 62: Has Anyone Got a Torch?
Imagine your favorite vacation ever! Maybe you went camping in a national park. Did you bring your significant other and children along? Imagine you did and one of them wound up being killed by a wil…
00:28:25 |
Wed 28 Apr 2021
Chapter 61: Darlie Dearest
The murders of Devon and Damen Routier have fascinated me ever since I saw a documentary series on them. When the alleged murderer was found guilty, it really left me wondering whether they did it or…
00:27:56 |
Wed 14 Apr 2021
Chapter 60: Arsenic & Old Coffee
Easter Sunday is over. Did you make it to your church service? 60 congregants did back in 2003 at the Gustaf Adolph Lutheran Church. How many walked out alive after their coffee was poisoned?
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00:26:35 |
Wed 07 Apr 2021
Chapter 59: The Monster Near Merced
The woods can be a dangerous place and not just because of the wild animals. Cary Stayner used nature to his advantage but was he really a cold hearted killer or just suffering from mental illness af…
00:28:22 |
Wed 24 Mar 2021
Chapter 58: An Accomplice Called Apathy
Avid fans of our show know I love psychology! One of the earliest lessons in Psychology 101 is about Kitty Genovese and the bystander effect. Just hold onto your hats though folks because what we thi…
00:25:23 |
Wed 10 Mar 2021
Chapter 57: Current Events
They say it's wrong to be obsessed with true crime but if you watched "Don't F**k With Cats," you'll know it can work out in your favor. Before Facebook found Luka Magnotta, a hotel manager's child b…
00:23:00 |
Wed 03 Mar 2021
Chapter 56: The Mockingbird's Lesson Continues
PLEASE NOTE: Today's episode includes language some may find triggering. These slurs are for the purpose of historical accuracy and do not reflect the opinions of the cast or crew at The Original Dea…
00:33:08 |
Wed 24 Feb 2021
Chapter 56: The Mockingbird's Lesson Continues CENSORED
PLEASE NOTE: Today's episode includes language some may find triggering. These slurs are for the purpose of historical accuracy and do not reflect the opinions of the cast or crew at The Original Dea…
00:33:08 |
Wed 24 Feb 2021
Chapter 55: Catching the Love Bug
How's that old COVID-19 joke go? Murder your spouse now, blame it on the corona virus later? If you're a fan of true crime memes then you probably saw this at some point last year. In Florida, it bec…
00:32:00 |
Wed 17 Feb 2021
Chapter 54: Capone's Barrel of Love
What do you get when you combine Valentine's Day with Al Capone and a brief history on alcohol? An offer (and DTS chapter!) you can't refuse. Written by Keelan Brown, narrated by Schuyler Fastenau, a…
00:22:08 |
Wed 10 Feb 2021
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