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Shameful Nature
by shamefulnaturepodcast
A personal journal podcast with a true crime twist. Exploring how we all have those intrusive thoughts, moments of regret and socially imposed shame (whether justified or not).
Episodes
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S2E16 The Life and Crimes of Jim Bakker
A recap of the TerrorVault in San Francisco before talking Bay Area traffic and national politics. Then I delve into the life of Jim Bakker. A man who spent years preying on people while praying for people. Sources: https://www.terrorvault.com/...
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S2E15 The Death of Matthew Shepard
A political scandal, what else is new? Also a failed execution of a murderer convicted for a horrendous crime. I discuss that before telling the story of Matthew Shepard, a victim of a horrible hate crime that had a profound effect on me as well as the entire nation. Sources:...
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S2E14 The Death of Madalyn Murray O'Hair
I begin the episode talking about my deconversion from Christian to Atheist. Then I talk about the life and murder of Madalyn Murray O'Hair. A controversial figure, for sure, but not deserving of her tragic end. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madalyn_Murray_O'Hair#...
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S2E13 The Greetings from Nowhere Crossover
This episode is the audio from the Greetings from Nowhere/Shameful Nature crossover live episode from YouTube. It was originally broadcast on the GFN YouTube page at https://youtube.com/@nowherestaff?si=6xthGMitPCysAsJQ. We talk about quite a few topics that have been hitting the news lately.…
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S2E12 John DeLorean and the DMC-12
A special announcement about a second show this week. Yippee! A bit of GLP1 talk and some work fun. Then I talk about the iconic DeLorean car and its founder John DeLorean. Sources: https://time.com/4180894/delorean-history/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_DeLorean...
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S2E11 Gloria Steinem
An update on my GLP-1 journey, some politics talk and remembering 9/11. Then I dive into the live of recently deceased Gloria Steinem. A woman ahead of her time. Sources: https://www.interviewmagazine.com/culture/gloria-steinem https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gloria_Steinem#...
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S2E10 John Wayne Gacy
A little politics talk and a mental health update. I've been having a tough time lately but still fighting. Then I dive into the John Wayne Gacy case. OMG, these big cases are gonna do me in. It's hard to get out the details before my voice starts leaving me. Sources:...
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S2E9 Belle Gibson
I give a tear filled farewell to Dolly and Tim. You both will be missed. Then I talk about my anti-vaxxer boss before my dive into Belle Gibson. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belle_Gibson#...
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S2E8 Walter Jackson Freeman
This week I chat about my goal of dropping some weight as well as some mental health struggles I've had lately. Then I dive into the world of medicine and talk about one of the most infamous procedures and the man who popularized it, Walter Jackson Freeman....
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S2E7 Ted Bundy
A little mental health talk, a book review, camping trip update and then diving into the case of Ted Bundy. It's a long one y'all, and that's even with heavily editing it for time. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Bundy...
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S2E6 Vincent Brothers
A little work talk, a little politics talk, some book reviews and a new to me TV series before diving into the Vincent Brothers case. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vincent_Brothers https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Health_Care_Facility...
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S2E5 Johann Jack Unterweger
This week I talk about an extra crazy day at work, my transition into a Muppet and the arrest of Andrew Tate. Then I dive into the case of Jack Unterweger. A man who managed to convince a system that he was reformed. Spoiler alert, he wasn't. Sources…
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S2E4 Randy Kraft
Episode 4 of Season 2. Some more politics, cause hey, it's 2026! Some midlife crisis talk and TV/movie reviews. Then I dig into the crazy and LONG case of Randy Kraft! Sources: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/14/ice-kills-26-year-old-in-maine-what-happened-and-who-else-has-ice-killed...
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S2E3 Mike DeBardeleben
Episode 3 of Season 2. A bit of talk about politics, cause hey, it's been a crazy week in that realm and not much going on in my life. Then onto the case of Mike DeBardeleben. A case about a man who just couldn't figure out which type of criminal he wanted to be. So he does them all. Sources:...
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S2E2 Kenneth McDuff
Episode 2 of Season 2. Recapping my week, the embarrassing Freedom 250 celebration, and drowning my sorrows in gourmet cookies. Then onto the case of Kenneth McDuff, a killer that slipped through the cracks of the justice system allowing him to continue killing. Sources:...
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S2E1 The Minh Hong/Christopher Kinison Case
It's Episode 1 of Season 2. I recap my recent camping trip, season finales you don't expect and then I dive into case finales you don't expect. The case of Minh Hong and Christopher Kinison is an interesting one where I didn't end up on the side I initially expected. Sources:...
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S1E24 Ed Gein
I talk about forgiving my parent's for not having a road map for parenting a gay son in the 80's, talk about skunks and other joys of owning dogs. Then I dive into a case that surprised me. For a man who has infiltrated our idea of notorious murderer, Ed Gein really didn't even qualify as a…
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S1E23 Paul Bateson
I talk about my week, being sick with a cold, a little politics and baby boomer medical inventions before diving into the case of Paul Bateson. Sources: https://apnews.com/article/gallup-poll-same-sex-marriage-morality-e12acb151446ac1b7970c0825bf1d072 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Bateson...
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S1E22 Anita Bryant
My week consisted of work maintenance, work burnout, and public urination. Then I dive into a woman who went from beauty queen to public nuisance, Anita Bryant. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anita_Bryant https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/09/arts/music/anita-bryant-dead.html...
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S1E21 Colin Ireland
A little political venting, family drama and outspoken friends. Then diving into the case of Colin Ireland, a serial killer from England that targeted gay men in 1993. Sources:...
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S1E20 Sandy Hook School Shooting
I talk about the vacation that didn't feel very vacationy. But still managed to take in some sights, spend time with family, and learn a little more about my neurodiversity's. Then I dive into the Sandy Hook Shooting after realizing I didn't know much about it. Sources:...
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S1E19 Joseph Edward Duncan III
My week in Spokane, visiting friends and family and helping my parents move to their new house. Then the case of Joseph Edward Duncan III.
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S1E18 Jeffrey Dahmer
This episode I finally dive into my conversion therapy story. Then, we do a heavy hitter, Jeffrey Dahmer. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exodus_International https://murderpedia.org/male.D/d/dahmer-jeffrey.htm#google_vignette https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Dahmer...
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S1E17 The Yogurt Shop Murders
Allergies, California Politics and Income Inequality, Oh My! Then a dive into a recently solved cold case from the 1990's. The Yogurt Shop Murders. Four young girls taken with so few answers available. Sources: https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/10/us/eric-swalwell-sexual-misconduct-allegations-invs...
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S1E16 The murders of Roxanne Ellis and Michelle Abdill
I begin by talking about the war in Iran, my dad's PTSD and my struggles with self forgiveness. Then I dive into the murders of Roxanne Ellis and Michelle Abdill, a lesbian couple active in social justice and their small business, taken too soon because of homophobia. Sources:...
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S1E15 Gary Ridgway The Green River Killer
I begin by talking about my week. The joys of customer service, fulfilling every middle aged man's dream by saving a random object and then finding a use for it months later, and medical updates. Then I dive into the case of Gary Ridgway, a case that was more gruesome than I originally believed....
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S1E14 The I5 Killer
More details about the trip to LA and Palm Springs. And the depression that sets in when the trip is over and the real world comes crashing in. Then we dive into the case of the I5 killer. A twisted tale that occurs along a highway that I've traveled many times. Sources:...
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S1 E13 Disney Trip
Yogi and Krieger's trip to Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood
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S1E12 Disney Deaths
Getting ready for my trip to Disneyland with Yogi Husbear. That means packing suitcases, cleaning house for the dog sitter, and hoping my kidney stone comes before the 7 hour drive starts. Then I dive into some deaths that happened at the happiest place on earth. Cause nothing says fun vacation...
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S1E11 The death of Jason Fox
This episode I talk about upcoming trip to Disneyland and an episode that will be recorded while there. I give a review of the Scream 7 podcast. Then I transition into the tragic death of Jason Fox. Sources:...
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S1E10 Lloyd Duane Bogle and Patricia Kalitzke
I chat about my week where I talk with my sister about plans for my parents housing situation. And wondering if my brain is even more off than I previously thought. Most likely. Then I dig in to the previously cold case of the murders of Lloyd Duane Bogle and Patricia Kalitzke. Sources:...
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S1E9 Patient Zero
First I talk about upcoming plans for vacations and trying to get into better shape. Then I dive into the history of Gaétan Dugas and his mislabeling as Patient Zero. Sources: https://whyy.org/segments/how-the-myth-of-patient-zero-was-made/# https://youtu.be/JamdVea2_wE?si=Y3jXBrQ8HOSPy0wq...
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S1E8 Robert Hansen
First I talk about my recent week and how it was full of some interesting events. And then on how growing older never fails to have its ups and downs. Then I move into the case of Robert Hansen the Butcher Baker and how he got away with so many crimes. Sources:...
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S1E7 The Doodler
First I talk about the political chaos going on right now and how it's still ok to enjoy yourself. Then I dive into the unsolved case of The Doodler. Sources: https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/martin-niemoeller-first-they-came-for-the-socialists...
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S1E6 Jerry Brudos
Today we discuss how we would change the past if we could. But also how some people can change their own future by just being better people in the present. Then we dive into the life and crimes of Jerry Brudos. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Brudos...
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S1E5 The Murder of Arlis Perry
This episode I discuss self acceptance. Learning my limits on how wild I want to be in life and accepting that. Then I dive into the murder of Arlis Perry. A case that went unsolved for far too long. And while it was eventually solved, the conclusion isn't very satisfying. Music Attribution:...
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S1E4 The Disappearance of Kristen Modafferi
This episode discusses the hit show Heated Rivalry and the difficulties those in the LGBTQ community face with coming out. Then we will discuss the disappearance of Kristen Modafferi. Music Attribution: "Tyrant" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0...
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S1E3 Westley Allan Dodd
Episode 3 is about some recent family medical updates. And then the unsettling case of Westley Allan Dodd. Music Attribution: "Tyrant" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sources Ep 3...
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S1E2 Donna Perry
This weeks episode is about the differences between me and my family and how hard that can be. Especially around the holidays. FYI, this episode was recorded shortly before Christmas 2025. Then we dive into the case of Donna Perry, another Spokane Serial Killer. Music Attribution: "Tyrant" Kevin...
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S1E1 Robert Lee Yates Jr
The premier episode of Shameful Nature. Today we discuss the origins of my name before talking about the Serial Killer Robert Lee Yates. Music Attribution "Tyrant" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License…
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A personal journal podcast with a true crime twist. Exploring how we all have those intrusive thoughts, moments of regret and socially imposed shame (whether justified or not).
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