The Legend of Sawney Bean: Scotland's Cannibal Clan | The Tipsy Exchange

Halloween is almost here, and your hosts are getting in the spirit! First, a trip down memory lane: a friend's legendary Game of Thrones costume that won a year of free beer, and the Workaholics group costume Berly and LA wore before anyone knew who the Workaholics were. We're still proud. Nobody recognized us. Worth it. Then it's time for our quarterly true crime episode, and LA is taking us somewhere new: 15th-century Scotland (Hello, McAvoy. Hello, McGregor.). Meet Sawney Bean, a man whose legend makes Hannibal Lecter look downright polite. He and his wife moved into a seaside cave, and they didn't exactly open a bed and breakfast. Over two decades, travelers along the Scottish roads kept disappearing, body parts kept washing up on shore, and the Bean family kept… growing. A lot. In ways we'd rather not describe. By the time a king and 400 men showed up at the cave, what they found was straight out of a horror movie. Which, as it turns out, is exactly what it inspired. You'll find out which one at the end. Along the way, you'll hear why Berly can't take a Stephen Fry audiobook seriously (thanks, 18th-century vocabulary), a heartfelt appreciation for Hannibal's very charged dynamics, a horror movie whose sound effects still haunt LA, and a reminder that Kurt Russell can still get it. Even as Santa. Content warning: This episode discusses cannibalism, incest, murder, and graphic historical executions. Please take care while listening. Maybe not over dinner. This week's toast: We forgot to open with one (again!), so we closed with words of wisdom from Dr. Hannibal Lecter himself: "Whenever feasible, one should always try to eat the rude." Cheers! Tell us what you think! Do you think the Sawney Bean legend is true, or just a really good Scottish horror story? What's the best Halloween costume you've ever worn? Tell us in the comments. Bonus points if nobody recognized you either. And if you enjoyed this spooky season true crime, please leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast app. It really helps new listeners find the show. Please drink responsibly. Sources: https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/Sawney-Bean-Scotlands-most-famous-cannibal/ Support the show The Tipsy Exchange is a comedy podcast where besties Berly and LA pour a drink, raise a toast, and dive into true crime, mysteries, the paranormal, and pop culture, with plenty of tangents along the way. It's like happy hour with your funniest friends. The show is currently on hiatus, but you can find previous episodes at thetipsyexchange.com. If you are a Supernatural fan, you can find Berly and LA's latest project at denimwrappednightmares.com. Special thanks to Fesliyan Studios. Cheers!