You Ain't a'Woofin
Weekly History, Crime, Mystery, and Astrology podcast featuring long-time friends Amy Jo and Valerie. A podcast over 30 years in the making, we put the woo in true crime! Week one will feature our Timeline Twist where Valerie walks us through what life was like in our chosen year (1980 or before) and Amy Jo shares a story from that year. Week two Valerie shares her story (same year) and Amy Jo will deliver her Zodiac Back, reflecting on significant astrological transits at the time. So grab a beverage, relax, and hang with us as we reunite to have a laugh and tell some tales!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 100 minutes
- Episodes
- 89
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
25: 1881 Timeline Twist & The Brighton Railway Murder
On today’s episode, Valerie presents two assassinations, three events from the “Old West”, the “bustle gap”, how you don’t have to go to prison to get jacked if you buy (or build) the New Iron Horse,…
24: The Great Harris Mansion Heist & 1929 Zodiac Back
On today’s episode, Valerie tells the story of five blue eyed (mostly) bandits, and their careless plan to rob wealthy partygoers attending a lavish celebration at Elmshade Mansion on the day of the …
23: 1929 Timeline Twist & The Evangelista Occult Murders of Detroit (Rock City)
On today’s episode, Valerie covers the Exposición Iberoamericana de 1929 of Seville, Spain, the detailed recipe notes of an Afternoon Tea Menu spy that infiltrated Schraffts in NYC, the patriotic chi…
22: The Thirtieth Street Murder of New York City & 1858 Zodiac Back
On today’s episode, Valerie tells the sensational tale of the Thirtieth Street Murder, and brutal attack on six residents of the prominent Gouldy family home in 19th century New York City - an attack…
21: 1858 Timeline Twist & The Great Stink of London
On today’s episode, Valerie presents the first transatlantic undersea telegraph cable souvenirs, the expansion of railway systems across the globe, the Great Shawl and Cloak Emporium, and May Day Bee…
20: Magda Logomer: The Last Tried Witch in Croatia & 1758 Zodiac Back
On today’s episode, Valerie covers a brief history of witch trials in central Europe and the story of Magda Logomer’s life, accusation of witchcraft, torture, confession, trial, and Empress Maria The…
19: 1758 Timeline Twist & The Screaming Spectre: The Murder of Anne Naylor (and her little sister)
On today’s episode, Valerie’s Timeline Twist features how José Cuervo got its start, 18th century cooking with an irritated Sarah Phillips, in the The Ladies Handmaid, and Perrott’s Folly, a building…
18: The Killing of America’s First Public Enemy #1: John Dillinger & 1934 Zodiac Back
On today’s episode Valerie covers the life and times, and robbery spree of John Dillinger and his gang, and the actions leading up to his ultimate death at the hands of the FBI outside Chicago’s fame…
17: 1934 Timeline Twist & The Brighton Trunk Murders
On today’s episode, Valerie’s Timeline Twist features the Dust Bowl, Betsy Wetsy, and the ridiculousness of the bucket hat. Amy Jo tells the tale of The Brighton Trunk Murders. Two women and two trun…
16: The Slashing of Philipena Langfeldt & 1896 Zodiac Back
On today’s episode, Valerie shares the story of the slashing death of Philipena Langfeldt and the sensational manhunt for the elusive nobleman who was the only suspect. During Amy Jo’s Zodiac Back we…
15: 1896 Timeline Twist & The Mystery Airship Sightings
On today’s episode, Valerie presents the world’s first speeding fine, Burnette’s Cocoaine - for the hair, and Patriarchy Balls! Amy Jo covers Yellow Journalism and “The Yellow Kid(s)”, a cow abductio…
14: The Saturday Night Strangler & 1973 Zodiac Back
14: The Saturday Night Strangler & 1973 Zodiac Back
On today’s episode, Valerie tells the story of the Saturday Night Strangler and the poorly named but successful Operation Magnum. Amy Jo’s Zodiac B…
13: 1973 Timeline Twist & The Bromley Poltergeist
On today’s episode, Valerie’s 1973 Timeline Twist features the Skylab saga, Peter Brady cosplaying as Phil Packer, the All Drug Olympics and a SWEET Dodge Van. Amy Jo covers the eerie details of the …
12: The Great London Beer Flood & 1814 Zodiac Back
On today’s episode Valerie covers St. Giles-of-the-Fields, rookeries, and the saga of the Great London Beer Flood. Amy Jo’s Zodiac Back outlines Modalities & Elements, Mutable Signs, and astrology th…
11: 1814 Timeline Twist & The Great Stock Exchange Fraud
On today’s episode, Valerie’s 1814 Timeline Twist presents Frost Fairs, a deadly Jubilee, and the Sexy Sax Man. Next Amy Jo tells the sensational story of the Great Stock Exchange Fraud of 1814, the …
10: The Lynching of Willie Earle & 1947 Zodiac Back
On today’s episode Valerie tells the devastating story of the “last racially motivated lynching in South Carolina” and the disappointing but noteworthy result. Amy Jo’s Zodiac Back covers the astrolo…
Episode 9: 1947 Timeline Twist & The Porthole Murder
On today’s episode Valerie and Amy Jo discuss Raytheon Wrap, Days of Our Lives possession storylines, and Mitt Romney’s origin story. Next Amy Jo covers the mysterious disappearance on the high seas …
Episode 8: The Largest Bank Robbery in Bucks County History & 1781 Zodiac Back
On today’s episode Valerie covers an epic tale featuring disguises, horse theft, robbery, and espionage, as she covers the legendary Doan Gang of Bucks County and their most infamous crime. Amy Jo’s …
Episode 7: 1781 Timeline Twist & The Most Famous Non-Lethal Duel of 1781
On today’s episode, Valerie presents an 18th-century music festival, jumballs, and a titillating new painting that shocked art patrons in the 1781 Timeline Twist. Then Amy Jo tells the captivating st…
Episode 6: The Clutter Murders & 1959 Zodiac Back
On today’s episode, Valerie details the tragic story of the Clutter Murders, the lives of the people involved, and the event’s cultural legacy in Kansas and beyond. Amy Jo’s 1959 Zodiac Back covers t…