Off Script: Smash, Smash, SUH-MASH (The Ballad of Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker)

In 2013, a hatchet-wielding hitchhiker became an overnight folk hero. Ninety days later he was arrested for murder. This is what happened in between — and what the internet chose not to see.Audio clip provided by KMPH FOX 26, used with permission.ABOUT UNBOUND:"Beth Curry has a way of making you feel like you are sitting in the room with her. It is rare to find a show that climbs the charts this fast while staying so incredibly grounded." — Media & Creator SpotlightAward-winning author Beth Curry breaks free from the traditional audiobook format in this chart-topping series. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, iHeartRadio, and everywhere you listen, Unbound has earned rapid recognition for its unique blend of storytelling and deep personal insight. Beth reads chapters from her non-fiction books and dives into the raw experiences behind the pages, making it a real and immersive experience that stays free for everyone.PURCHASE MANUSCRIPTS:All These Beautiful Things - https://ko-fi.com/s/9a76ad2ed5The Weight of Truth - https://ko-fi.com/s/21d9689a1bThe Other Side of Quiet - https://ko-fi.com/s/2725e8bf60CONNECT WITH BETH:🌐 Website: http://www.authorbethcurry.com📘 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/authorbethcurry💬 Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1109012831416889📧 Email: [email protected] THE SHOW:Unbound is completely free because these stories should be accessible to everyone. Support the podcast at: ☕ http://ko-fi.com/unboundpodcastFor information on how to support Beth directly (no fees, no sharing credit card info), please email [email protected]:- Host/Author: Beth Curry- Production: Beth Curry, Matt Botham & Lucid Dreams Productions- Cover Art: Lucid Dreams Productions (Sound Engineering/Post Production Editing)MUSIC:"The Room We Left" (Nate Woods, Lucid Dreams)"We Can Be Free" (Global Genius)“Seasmoke"  Based on an original guitar piece by Jeremy Fischetti (2017), with additional composition, piano, and drums by Nate Woods (2026). © 2017 Jeremy Fischetti; © 2026 Nate Woods. All rights reserved. Used with permission.All original music is licensed and authorized for use in this podcast.Announcer: "Radio Voice Rob" RuggieriRATE & REVIEW:If this episode resonated with you, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or wherever you listen, to help others find Unbound. You can also share episodes on your social media or with your friends. The show can also be found on IMDb where you can leave your feedback. © 2026 Beth Curry. All Rights Reserved.