Archaic

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Archaic

True Crime episodes and Interviews featuring both famous and little known cases with in depth research. New episodes every Sunday.

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    INTERVIEW: B-Rad

    SUMMER COMEDY PREQUEL….Sorta. This is an Interview with B-Rad who performs on two of the upcoming ‘Summer Comedy Series’ episodes. He will be the one singing to Sherry and popping up with his guitar in Weird places.

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    BIZARRE U.S. Laws Still On The Books TODAY (From ALL 50 States)

    ABSURD, ODD, & RIDICULOUS LAWS from ALL 50 States in America (Most of which are STILL on the Books Today!)

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    A FIFTH of White Trash

    5 Years Later…this Direct sequel to ‘White Trash Matters’ sees JoBob White reunited with Sherry! Things in Arkansas HAVEN’T gotten any less Trashy, see what she’s been upto…it’s hilariously funny!!!

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    NEW MEXICO- Strange But True Laws

    New Mexico has some weird ones on the books for sure

  5. 78

    History’s UNCAUGHT Serial Killers

    A look at some of the most infamous killers who even To this day ….were NEVER CAUGHT and seemingly got away with Murder!

  6. 77

    NEVADA & The Laws You CAN’T Break In Sin City

    Nevada, home of Sin City actually has laws against such Sin

  7. 76

    FAMOUS True Crimes: The Breakdown (Season 5 Premiere)

    SEASON 5 Opener- it was originally planned as Season 3 but is now 5….Now that we’re done with DISASTERS, This is a breakdown look at some of the worst True Crimes in history and their locations!

  8. 75

    A FIFTH of the Way Threw It!

    An HILARIOUS Alcholic Southerner’s approach on handling sobriety!

  9. 74

    Maud Crawford Part 4 TRAILER !

    Maud Crawford Part 4 Trailer

  10. 73

    Laws of the U.S. Carpenter’s Union

    Laws of ‘The United Brotherhood of Carpenters’

  11. 72

    Typhoid Mary and NEW YORK

    Empire State isn’t just big—it’s bizarre. Whether you’re upstate or uptown, here are the weirdest laws that make New York legally unforgettable. Also, we explore the history of Brothers Island including some background into the life of ‘Typhoid Mary’

  12. 71

    The Men Who Built SHREVEPORT

    The History of Shreveport, Louisiana. Who was Shreve? Who was Bossier? Who was Keith? Who was Youree? Who was Bert Kouns? Well, thats what we’re going to try and find out.

  13. 70

    Tales From Louisiana: The ‘Short’ Experiment feat. ‘Archaic: The MUSIC’

    These are tales from an interview by a Louisiana native named Steve ‘Shorty’ Crane

  14. 69

    The Murder of Cari Lea Farver

    Dave Kroupa had just experienced a divorce and began looking online for a new companion. At first he met Liz and then he met, Cari Farver. The events that next occurred…SHOCKED THE COUNTRY!

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    NEBRASKA: Strange But True Laws of Nebraska

    NEBRASKA. In Nebraska…the skies are big, the corn is king, and the laws are… a-maize-ingly weird.

  16. 67

    Maud Crawford: Part 4 (The Culture of Camden)

    Part 4 of 4. The FOURTH and FINAL installment in the Maud Crawford series explores the THEORIES of investigators and public opinions.

  17. 66

    MISSISSIPPI: Legends & Laws (Strange But True)

    Mississippi has not only strange laws but history as well. In this episode we explore their bizarre law book as well as the time that the Mississippi River flowed backwards AND the legend of the Devil at the Crossroads.

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    Mississippi BURNING: The REAL Story

    June 21, 1964- This is the true story behind the Civil Rights era based movie, Mississippi Burning. Over the course of the summer of 1964, members of the Ku Klux Klan terrorized churches and communities. Three Civil Rights Movement activists, James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner, were murdered by local members of the Klan.

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    UTAH- Strange But True Laws

    Utah- maintains statutes so charmingly peculiar you won’t believe they’re real. Buckle up, and prepare yourself—things are about to get delightfully weird in the Beehive State.

  20. 63

    The Murder of Brenda Lafferty

    On July 24th, 1984- Brenda Lafferty and her 15 month old daughter Erica were brutally murdered in their humble Utah home amidst a community of LDS followers…What shocked the community further was the identity of the killers!

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    VERMONT & The Sound of Music (Strange But True Laws)

    From being naked in public as legal but billboards being banned in addition to the story of the family that inspired ‘The Sound of Music’ moving there during World War II, along with being the setting for ‘Beetlejuice’ Vermont is rich in beauty and history

  22. 61

    The Legend of Pete (feat. Archaic:The MUSIC)

    Pete called me out of the blue and provides a strange interview.It’s beyond StupeTarted

  23. 60

    Trailer- A Nightmare on Friday the 13th! (Archaic: The MUSIC)

    Little Rock, Arkansas 1987. Let Spooky Begin!!

  24. 59

    The Skull of Henry Debosnys

    1883, Upstate New York. This is the case of the last man executed by hanging in Essex, NY. His skull is currently on display in the local museum. His past is a mystery and we explore theories pertaining to his potential identity along with his three wives, all of which died via suspect causes.

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    Maud Crawford: Part 3 (The Desolation of CLYDE)

    Part 3 of 4. True Crime and peculiarities riddle the theories on Maud’s Husband Clyde. Did he suspect the danger Maud was in? TO BE CONCLUDED IN ‘MAUD CRAWFORD PART 4…‘The Culture of Camden’#MaudCrawford #Camden #Arkansas

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    DANGEROUS PRISONS!

    America’s Most Dangerous and Infamous Prisons are explored in this episode and you’ll notice that certain states consist of more than one on this list.

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    Halloween Episode: A Nightmare on Friday the 13th

    November 1987- Little Rock, Arkansas John Markle is fired from his job for embezzlement on Friday, November 13. He rents the movie ‘A Nightmare On Elm Street’ for his family to watch…afterwards, he maliciously murders them and commits suicide….btw, his mother voiced ‘The Demon’ in the film…The Exorcist!I couldn’t make this up if I wanted to!!!!

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    OREGON- Strange But True Laws

    OREGON- The forests are lush, the coffee is strong, and the Beaver State doesn’t disappoint when it comes to offbeat legal leftovers. It’s Known for its independent spirit and “keep it weird” pride.

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    TRAILER- Maud Crawford Part 3

    Coming Nov. 9…The death of Maud is highly speculated. Part 3 of 4. True Crime and peculiarities riddle the theories on Maud’s Husband Clyde. Did he suspect the danger Maud was in? Episodes 1 & 2 are Currently Available Parts 3 & 4 coming: Part 3: The Desolation of Clyde (November 9)Part 4: The Culture of Camden,Arkansas

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    The TOWN BULLY of Toulon (Curt Thompson)

    Toulon, Illinois- We got a REAL ASS for you this week. The case of Curtis Thompson, sentenced to death for killing three people in 2002 during a shooting spree, is examined.

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    A Whole Nude World (with Michael Douglas)

    Author Michael Douglas sits with us for an interview about his new book. It covers topics of Clothing Optional vs. Mandatory resorts, ideas for the youth, and the International Naturist Symbol.

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    TENNESSEE- Strange But True Laws

    The Volunteer State where country music is currency, mountains meet moonshine, and every road trip includes at least one stop for hot chicken and a gas station biscuit….Whatever you do, avoid the Memphis/Nashville BBQ rival!

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    Donnie Hux: My Personal SERIAL KILLER

    The only serial killer I’ve personally known. He’s killed at least 3 unfortunate people to my knowledge from personal experience and police reports. Donald "Donnie" Hux shot and killed his ex-wife, brother, and at least one unfortunate victim while he was working as a truck driver. Hux died after a gun battle with Union County authorities at an undisclosed location west of El Dorado, Arkansas.

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    TRAILER-Season 7 Theme (Archaic: The MUSIC)

    TO BE FEATURED ON THE UPCOMING ‘Halloween Episode’. OFFICIAL Theme Song for Season 7 coming In FULL Capacity: August 2026

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    GEORGIA- Strange But True Laws

    Georgia is where Southern charm meets heat-induced stubbornness, and the tea is always sweet—ish; unless it’s drama, then it’s scalding.

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    TRAILER- Mississippi Burning

    TRAILER- Mississippi Burning (The Real Story) Full Episode releases on December 14, 2025. Three Civil Rights Advocates are BRUTALLY MURDERED in Mississippi. This story inspired the Gene Hackman film of the same name and also starred Willem Dafoe….im gonna tell you what REALLY happened!

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    The Shreveport Butterfly Man (Season 3 Premiere)

    SEASON 3 PREMIERE. Back to serious business- Shreveport, Louisiana 1934. This is the tale of the infamous ‘Butterfly Man’ and most local residents that I’ve spoken to haven’t even heard of him. This is truly a case well hidden in the depths of Louisiana lore.

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    White Trash Matters (Special Edition) SERIES FINALE

    SPECIAL EXTENDED EDITION. This is our Last Episode of Comedy before the beginning of Season 2 on September 21. This BONUS includes never before heard footage featuring The FULL length prank call conversations from episode #2 Summer Shock Comedy Series Featuring JoBob White in FOUR Separate Skits including 1: The Driving Test, 2: The Facebook Phone Fighters, 3: KFC (Kracker Fried Chicken), & 4: The Diabolical Deacon. JoBob White is a southern asshole from Arkansas and hilariously prank phone calls people in this wildely funny comedy series. Mr. White’s annoyance grows as JoBob is annoyed by various individuals and does some annoying of his own. **LISTENER DISCRETION IS HIGHLY ADVISED**

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    White Trash 4 EVER

    COMEDY- Summer SHOCK Comedy Series #5…In these skits, we hear what happens when four guys run a kitchen all by themselves.

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    White Trash EXPECTATIONS

    Shock Comedy Series #4 This Takes place between ‘ROADSHOW’ and ‘White Trash 4 EVER’ Billie Jean makes her Official Debut. JoBob will ultimately die and become BEETLEJUICE and we learn a bit about the backstory between her and JoBob… things aren’t looking too good for our ‘Loser’ JoBob’s so called future!TO BE CONCLUDED??….

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    TOO White Trash

    THIS TAKES PLACE BETWEEN ‘White Trash Matters’ and ‘EXPECTATIONS’ Featuring: The intro of ‘The Motivational Speaker ( Dr. Now) Legendary Phone Call Pranksters: Nephew Tommy and Roy D. Mercer! This Episode of our SHOCK COMEDY is the FLAGSHIP EPISODE of the series and sees that the tables have turned as JoBob White is the one that gets PRANKED( also features a HIDDEN skit from ‘ROADSHOW’ in this Hilarious SEQUEL to ‘White Trash Matters’ with TWICE THE SHOCK COMEDY!! LISTENER DISCRETION HIGHLY ADVISED!! This takes place somewhere between ‘Roadshow’’, ‘White Trash Matters’ and ‘White Trash EXPECTATIONS’ (it’s kinda a sequel of the first two) New Characters include: Han the Salon Owner, Ahmad the Gas Station Owner, Sleepy the Mexican with Dildo issues, AND the tease of JoBob’s #1 antagonist (not sure whose side she’s really on)…Billie Jean McQueen!TO BE CONTINUED in ‘White Trash EXPECTATIONS’

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    White Trash Matters

    Listener Discretion HIGHLY Advised for Potentially OFFENSIVE Content!!! This is SHOCK COMEDY Series #2. This episode explores the whole of JoBob White’s Trashy Story. His prank phone calls that began as a lil joke on Sherry QUICKLY escalated into The Witness Protection and even sees him in the Old West. He gets to take over as a church deacon and even gets to hunt for perverted ass vampires in a red neck cemetery!! TO BE CONTINUED in ‘TOO White Trash’

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    White Trash ROADSHOW

    SHOCK COMEDY- LISTENER DISCRETION HIGHLY ADVISED! {This story begins in the Middle with an OVERALL introduction to our characters}. The Summer Comedy Break #1: In this Hilarious Side Quest Comedic adventure, we introduce Redneck/ Asshole (he’s a disgrace to both communities, or ANY really as far as that goes) JoBob White. He gets set and heads on tour in this Pawn Stars/Antiques Roadshow PARODY and LOW BALLS EVERYONE throughout the state of Arkansas doing his best to PISS OFF & RIP OFF those he comes in contact with…and the Road hits BACK!THE INSANE SAGA BEGINS IN ‘White Trash Matters’

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    Pirates of the Rhode Islands

    Secret Pirate Tale of a man in the 1700s who kept his identity secret from the government while operating his family’s Inn. Also, some of Rhode Island’s Weird Laws. Forgive my voice, I’m a bit under the weather on this one.

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    Gloves x Sling Blades (Season 1 FINALE)

    SEASON 1 FINALE- Slingblades..oh my! Welcome to some of Arkansas’ strangest historical laws! This is a fun little Finale for our season. Join us for ‘The Summer Comedy Series’ starting September 1 -19. We’ll have a bonus episode next week SEASON 2 starts September 21 with ‘The Shreveport Butterfly Man’! Don’t worry, we don’t miss a week. I got episodes scheduled ALL THE WAY TO MARCH!!

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    FINAL TRAILER: White Trash Matters (Summer Comedy Series)

    COMEDY- Extended FINAL Trailer. WARNING: THIS extremely Offensive SHOCK COMEDY PREQUEL takes place BEFORE the events of ‘White Trash MATTERS’ The Beginning of JoBob’s psychosis? (Prolly Not) however, a young JoBob White begins planning a prank phone call campaign aimed at ‘Sherry’ all while somewhere inside his head, ‘Friends’ of sitcom past drive each other (and most likely JoBob) into crazy situations.

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    NORTH CAROLINA-Strange But True Laws

    North Carolina. Sure, it’s home to beautiful mountains, sandy shores, and college basketball royalty—From bingo bans to squirrel-frying etiquette, here are the Tar Heel State’s most delightfully odd laws.

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    TRAILER 3- Beetlejuice ORIGINS: White Trash Matters (ARCHAIC: The MUSIC)

    The Final Trailer for The Summer Comedy Series September 1-19. Just a hint…Yes, this is a Beetlejuice origin tale. JoBob dies and ultimately becomes everyone’s favorite Ghost Host with the Most White Trash Matters begins in September and culminates with Beetlejuice! Which is a Season yet TO BE ANNOUNCED!! The theme song in this episode is the clue.

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    TRAILER- Season 5- True Crime Storytime

    SEASON 5 TRAILER : premiers March 1, 2026. These True Crime Tales are an exploration of where they occurred Then and Now!

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    IDAHO- Strange But True Laws

    On this episode of Strange but True we head to Idaho where the potatoes are mashed with some of the ODDEST laws in the country from fishing off a camel’s back to James Bond hunting from a helicopter…..this is the weird laws of Idaho PLUS the 10 reasons you might be an Idahoan if….

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