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DEVIOUS
by Handy and Maal
Devious Thoughts is a weekly podcast hosted by Handy & Maal, where unfiltered conversations meet real-life chaos. From relationships and social dynamics to awkward situations and controversial opinions, nothing is off limits. If it’s messy, uncomfortable, or brutally honest, it’s getting talked about. Pick a side and stay devious.
Episodes
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HOLLYWOOD’S PERFECT MURDER
In 1922, Hollywood director William Desmond Taylor was found murdered inside his bungalow, launching one of the silent film era’s most infamous unsolved cases. Actress Mabel Normand had visited him the night before, a mysterious man was reportedly seen leaving the scene, and several potential...
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YEAR IN REVIEW
A year of podcasting taught us one thing: nobody cares that you started a podcast. 😭 From struggling to find our authentic voices to navigating social media views, audience expectations, editing, and the pressure to create content, we're looking back at how Devious Thoughts evolved. We also get...
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THE FACE OF EVIL
Lydia Sherman became known as the “Black Widow of New Jersey” after a disturbing pattern of deaths followed her through multiple marriages. After her first husband died, three of their children also died. Her next husband fell ill and died after changing his will, and another husband and his...
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WELCOME TO THE CULT?
From anxiety and overthinking to relationships, alcohol, consent, random wishes, and completely unnecessary debates, this episode jumps all over the place. Maal and Handy discuss the weird ways people prepare for life, deal with relationships, cope with stress, and convince themselves they have...
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A KILLER WALKED FREE
In 1930s Cleveland, a series of brutal murders terrorized Kingsbury Run. The Cleveland Torso Murders left victims dismembered and unidentified, while investigators struggled to determine who was responsible. Even famed lawman Elliot Ness became involved, and suspicion eventually focused on…
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IS SELFCARE SELFISH?
What would you do for $10 million if you could prevent a major historical event? Maal and Handy dive into wild hypothetical scenarios, relationship questions, family dilemmas, self care, morality, and the uncomfortable choices people make when there are no easy answers. From knowing your entire...
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THE SAFE WASN'T SAFE
In 1855, thieves pulled off one of Victorian Britain’s most audacious robberies by stealing gold from a locked railway safe without leaving obvious evidence. The thieves studied the railway for nearly a year, used inside accomplices and duplicate keys, and even replaced the stolen gold with lead....
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IS THIS NONCHALANT?
Is not crying at a friend’s ceremony nonchalant or emotionally unavailable? Things get even crazier when the reason for the tears turns out to be the reception chicken. Handy and Maal debate where the line between being unbothered, emotionally unavailable, and just ridiculous actually is. 0:00...
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SHE DIED! ACCEPT HER WISHES
He claimed to be a man who died in a shipwreck… and people BELIEVED HIM 😳 In 1854, Roger Tichborne was presumed dead after the wreck of the Bella. Years later, a man in Australia claimed to be Roger, setting off one of Victorian England’s strangest identity scandals. We explore the impostor, his...
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MOST HATED PERSON?
From tweets and AITA stories to GTA 6, trivia, childhood stories, relationships, and some genuinely unexpected revelations, this episode of Devious Thoughts goes everywhere. We get into dating, personal growth, life challenges, and the kind of opinions that probably should have stayed in our…
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THE MIRACLES WERE FAKE
What would make ordinary people believe their leaders could perform miracles, communicate with higher beings, and guide them toward another life among the stars? In this episode of Devious Backstories, we investigate the Order of the Solar Temple, a secretive cult whose beliefs combined religion,...
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THE INTERNET IS UNHINGED
Maal and Handy react to some of the funniest, strangest, and most ridiculous videos they come across online. 😭💀 From unexpected moments and questionable decisions to videos that make absolutely no sense, the reactions go from normal commentary to complete chaos. They break down what happened,...
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SOCIETY IS A JOKE
Devious dives into a chaotic mix of everyday observations, dark humor, relationship debates, societal critiques, personal stories, and completely unfiltered opinions. 😭💀 This episode covers everything from toxic relationship cycles and emotional dependency to public behavior, cultural norms,...
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THE FAMINE FILES
James Annesley was born into wealth and privilege, but his life changed when his own uncle allegedly had him kidnapped and sold into slavery. What followed was a years-long fight for survival, freedom, and his rightful inheritance. This Devious Backstories episode explores one of the most...
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GUILTY PLEASURES 😈
What guilty pleasure are you NEVER giving up? 😭 Maul and Handy dive into the weird, hilarious, questionable, and sometimes downright disturbing things people secretly enjoy. From food and indulgence to workplace secrets, questionable decisions, lying, scams, and wild internet posts, this episode...
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THEY KIDNAPPED A DEAD MAN
He was one of the richest men in America. After Alexander Turney Stewart died, his body was placed inside a heavily secured vault. Years later, his family discovered something unbelievable: the body was gone. Then came the ransom demand. Whoever had taken Stewart's remains reportedly wanted...
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CODE VIOLATION
Girl code, bro code, and friendship loyalty get put on trial. 😭 When does protecting your friend become enabling them? The conversation gets into fake compliments, exes, secrets, cheating, taking sides, and the unwritten rules friends are apparently supposed to follow. Then things get even…
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THE TRUNK MURDER
In 1907, a wealthy couple arrived in Monte Carlo desperate for money and targeted a wealthy widow. What followed became one of the most shocking murder cases of the era. After the woman disappeared, the couple attempted to transport her remains by train inside a large trunk. Their plan unraveled...
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PARENTING FAILS
Your parents aren't always right. 😭 This episode gets into questionable parental advice, parenting fails, situations that would make you crash out, messy AITA stories, and some absolutely ridiculous Would You Rather questions. We also get into the kind of advice that sounds helpful until you...
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THE DEATH OF A KING
King John is remembered as one of England's most controversial medieval kings, but the story of his death is just as strange. After losing his baggage and crown jewels while traveling through East Anglia, John became seriously ill and died shortly afterward. One of the most famous accounts claims...
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RED FLAGS EVERYWHERE
Some red flags are obvious. Others don't show up until you're already attached. 🚩 This week, Handy & Maal break down relationship red flags, questionable dating behavior, messy stories, and the warning signs people somehow convince themselves to ignore. From relationship recall and wild tweets…
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THE BIGGEST FORENSIC MISTAKE EVER
For more than 15 years, police across Europe believed they were hunting one of the most elusive serial killers in modern history. Known as The Phantom of Heilbronn, the same DNA appeared at dozens of crime scenes spanning multiple countries. Detectives linked the mysterious suspect to murders,...
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ARE MEN TRYING TOO HARD? 😳
Do men completely misunderstand what actually impresses women? This week on Devious Thoughts, Handy & Maal jump into another chaotic episode packed with dating debates, internet drama, Reddit stories, and hot takes. From arguing whether certain behaviors are misogynistic or respectful to breaking...
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THE OG SCAMMER
What if someone convinced hundreds of people to move to a country... that didn't exist?This week on Devious Backstories, Handy & Maal dive into the unbelievable story of Gregor MacGregor, the man who pulled off one of the boldest scams in history. In the early 1800s, he invented the nation of...
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WE'VE BEEN LIED TO 😭
What's the biggest lie society tells us? This week on Devious Thoughts, Handy & Maal tackle some of life's biggest debates—from whether money really buys happiness to the secrets that can destroy lives, impossible relationship dilemmas, and another chaotic round of your favorite games. The...
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THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK
One prisoner. No name. No visitors. No explanation. This week on Devious Backstories, Handy & Maal unravel the chilling mystery behind the man history remembers as the Man in the Iron Mask. For more than 30 years, a mysterious prisoner was kept under extraordinary security by order of King Louis...
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BURIED ALIVE FOR RANSOM
This week on Devious Backstories, Handy & Maal dive into one of the most chilling kidnapping cases in American history.In 1968, 20-year-old Barbara Jane Mackle was abducted by Gary Steven Krist and his accomplice, Ruth Eisemann-Schier. Their ransom plot took a horrifying turn when Barbara was...
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GROW UP ALREADY!!
What habits should you leave behind once you hit 30? 😭💀 This week on Devious Thoughts, Handy & Maal debate the things that might be acceptable in your twenties—but probably deserve to stay there. From partying until you throw up to avoiding unnecessary drama, varsity jackets, and whether strip...
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AUSTRALIA'S STRANGEST MURDER
This week on Devious Backstories, Handy & Maal dive into one of Australia's strangest true crime cases: the infamous Shark Arm Case. In 1935, visitors at Sydney's Coogee Aquarium watched in disbelief as a tiger shark suddenly became ill... and regurgitated a human arm into its tank. What looked...
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WOULD YOU RISK IT?
How much would it take for you to risk it? 😭💀This week on Devious Thoughts, Handy & Maal put themselves through impossible hypotheticals, react to viral tweets, tackle a wild Reddit dilemma, and decide whether questionable behavior is actually justified... or just plain jaded.Things get even…
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THE MURDER BUSINESS
This week on Devious Backstories, Handy & Maal dive into the horrifying true story of William Burke and William Hare—two men whose names became synonymous with one of history's most disturbing murder sprees. In 1820s Edinburgh, medical schools desperately needed bodies for anatomical research....
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WHO RAISED YOU?
Some people deserve a second chance… others deserve to be asked, “Who raised you?” This week on Devious Thoughts, we’re putting our morals, relationships, and sanity to the test with five brand-new segments: Crashing Out – We decide if these insane situations are enough to make us completely lose...
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NO WRECKAGE. NO SURVIVORS.
This week on Devious Backstories, Handy & Maal dive into the chilling mystery of the SS Waratah, the passenger ship that disappeared without a trace. In 1909, the SS Waratah set sail carrying more than 200 passengers and crew. It departed on what should have been a routine voyage... and was never...
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PICK A STRUGGLE
Are people getting too comfortable with delusion after breakups? This episode of Devious Thoughts dives into viral tweets, relationship drama, overreactions, impossible dating standards, and the hidden catches behind everyday situations. From “Pick a Struggle” debates to questionable breakup...
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CRIME PAID... UNTIL IT DIDN'T
This week on Devious Backstories, Handy & Maal dive into the life of Al Capone, the notorious mob boss who became the face of organized crime in America. From his rise during Prohibition to building a criminal empire worth millions, Capone transformed Chicago into his personal playground. The…
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Petty or Perfect?
This episode is packed with questionable decisions, petty behavior, and some of the most chaotic relationship advice you'll ever hear. 😭💀 First up, Who's the Villain? — where the gang breaks down messy situations and decides who's actually in the wrong. Then things get weird with Would You…
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HIDDEN TREASURES
What if someone hid a real treasure chest worth millions of dollars... and challenged the world to find it? 😳💰 In this episode, the gang dives into the bizarre true story of Forrest Fenn and the treasure hunt that captivated thousands of people for over a decade. From cryptic poems and hidden...
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I DIDN'T WANT TO MARRY YOU!
The gang jumps into another round of Art of Lying, where ridiculous situations have to be defended with a straight face, before moving into Justified or Jaded, where questionable decisions get put on trial. Things only get crazier as they react to wild tweets, insane messages, and internet…
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THE "ANGEL OF DEATH"
Handy & Maal break down the horrifying case of Harold Shipman, the doctor who became one of the most prolific serial killers in modern history. Trusted by patients and respected in his community, Shipman used his position to hide unimaginable crimes for years before investigators uncovered the...
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WHO TF TEXTED THIS?? 😭💀
The gang goes full chaos mode reacting to fake texts, Am I The Asshole stories, wild tweets, and insane “read between the lines” situations From guessing context off one message to pitching the worst movie ideas imaginable, this episode turns into pure randomness, storytelling, and comedy.
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INTO THE WILD
Handy & Maal discuss the tragic true story of Christopher McCandless, also known as “Supertramp,” and the devastating reality behind Into the Wild. What started as a journey for freedom and self-discovery ended in isolation, starvation, and one of the most haunting survival stories ever…
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WHY ARE PEOPLE LIKE THIS?? 😭💀
The gang dives into dating delusion, gaslighting, hinge horror stories, brutal insults, and chaotic “would you rather” questions that get way too real 0:11 do women want guys who can’t get girls 6:57 worst ways you’ve been gaslit 23:11 hinge horror story 30:39 worst insults received 39:25 would…
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WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE
Handy & Maal break down Jungle starring Daniel Radcliffe and the terrifying true story that inspired it. What starts as an adventure quickly turns into a brutal survival story involving isolation, fear, and impossible conditions deep in the Amazon rainforest. The gang reacts to the real events...
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EXCUSE ME???
The gang gets into weird confessions, terrible advice, awkward stories, and conversations that go completely left 0:10 this is how it starts 05:30 Ex’s Molded Dildo 10:35 Who lied to you? 30:20 Explain like you’re 5 #shorts #comedy #popculture
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Midnight Smugglers
In the 1980s, cocaine flooded into Florida through midnight boat runs, hidden compartments, and men willing to risk everything for fast money. This episode follows the rise of a mechanic who got pulled into America’s booming cocaine trade and slowly became part of a world filled with speedboats,...
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Worst Experience Ever
The gang dives into cheating, betrayal, witnessing disturbing moments in real life, messy relationship morals, and chaotic “would you rather” questions that spiral out of control. From a woman wanting to look at another man’s pictures while saying her boyfriend’s name, to debates about whether...
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The Robbery That Went Too Far
One minute you’re home, relaxed, thinking the night is over. The next, strangers are controlling your life. In this episode, we break down the chilling case of a college student whose normal night at home turned into a nightmare after a robbery escalated far beyond anyone could’ve imagined. What...
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CAUGHT IN THE ACT
This episode gets wild quick. We start with Caught in the Act, reacting to the worst excuses people gave when they got caught in… very awkward situations—and somehow they only get worse Then it’s Bad Friend Bingo, where we call out toxic friend behavior and admit if we’ve done it or would… and...
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BURIED IN THE RED BARN
A quiet village. A secret relationship. Then… a disappearance.Handy & Maal break down the chilling true story of Maria Marten and William Corder—a case that shocked England in the 1800s. What started as a hidden romance turned into a dark mystery, ending with a disturbing discovery beneath a...
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Valid Villains & Bad Lies
This episode is pure chaos. Handy & Maal test their ability to turn the worst situations into believable excuses in the Art of Lying segment. Then it flips into an “Am I Overreacting?” situation, some wild trivia with “Who Said That in History?”, and a debate on whether certain villain behavior…
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Devious Thoughts is a weekly podcast hosted by Handy & Maal, where unfiltered conversations meet real-life chaos. From relationships and social dynamics to awkward situations and controversial opinions, nothing is off limits. If it’s messy, uncomfortable, or brutally honest, it’s getting talked about. Pick a side and stay devious.
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Devious Thoughts is a weekly podcast hosted by Handy & Maal, where unfiltered conversations meet real-life chaos. From relationships and social dynamics to awkward situations and controversial opinions, nothing is off limits. If it’s messy, uncomfortable, or brutally honest, it’s getting talked...
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