The A and M Podcast

Three true crime cases, a chilling investigation, and a death penalty case that took an unexpected turn. Alyssa and Mike discuss the latest developments in the Philadelphia “House of Horrors” investigation, Krista Pike’s botched execution attempt, and the Nick Reiner case.In this episode:Philadelphia police are investigating whether multiple missing women may be connected to a house where investigators found IDs, disturbing videos and photos, weapons, writings, and cremated remains. The case remains unresolved, and the hosts discuss what the evidence may—and may not—show.Krista Pike’s execution attempt failed after two injections, sending her to a hospital. Alyssa and Mike consider the legal and ethical questions now facing the case, including whether Tennessee should attempt another execution.The hosts share an update on the Nick Reiner case, including the dispute over grand jury transcripts, prosecutors’ decision not to seek the death penalty, and the question of whether a trust can be affected by California’s Slayer statute.Timeline00:00 Opening and this week’s true crime case roundup00:45 Philadelphia “House of Horrors” investigation01:36 The property owner and earlier police search02:05 Missing women connected to the investigation03:02 The Blair Tanzelli ID and the owner’s son03:32 Evidence found at the house04:31 Questions about why the case wasn’t investigated further sooner05:31 Could the videos have been staged?06:16 What investigators have—and have not—confirmed07:38 Circumstantial evidence and the investigation08:25 The cremated remains09:38 How much digital evidence has been reviewed11:34 The son’s charges12:06 Krista Pike and the 1995 murder of Colleen Slemmer13:04 The crime and Pike’s death sentence14:57 Pike’s time on death row15:38 The failed execution attempt16:26 The hospital and legal response17:40 Could Pike’s sentence be commuted?18:25 Legal questions about another execution attempt20:03 The moral and emotional debate21:06 A faith-based perspective on the death penalty22:20 Whether the original sentence should stand23:56 Speculation about the injection24:37 The execution process and possible explanations26:40 Tennessee pauses executions as the case is reviewed28:54 The costs and what may happen next29:27 Nick Reiner case update30:33 The fight over grand jury transcripts32:03 Prosecutors will not seek the death penalty32:32 The trust and California’s Slayer statute35:30 What remains unresolved in the case37:26 Closing thoughts and listener questionsShare your thoughts in the comments: What should happen next in the Krista Pike case, and should the Nick Reiner trust be affected by the Slayer statute?#TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #CrimeCases #CaseUpdate #Philadelphia #DeathPenalty #LegalNews #AMPodcast

Why do we say “working like a dog” when dogs don’t have jobs—and what’s really behind “the proof is in the pudding”? Alyssa and Mike take a funny, curious look at everyday phrases that get stranger the more you think about them.From “to be frank” and “tuna fish” to “head over heels,” “sweating like a pig,” and “cat got your tongue,” they explore the odd origins and stories behind familiar expressions—and share plenty of laughs along the way. They also compare old-school TV viewing with today’s on-demand world and debate whether slang belongs in the dictionary.In this episode:The curious logic behind “working like a dog”Why people say “tuna fish” and “chai tea”What “you can’t have your cake and eat it too” really meansHow “head over heels” may have started as “heels overhead”The surprising story behind “sweating like a pig”Where “spitting image” and “cat got your tongue” come fromA nostalgic look at watching TV before rewinding and on-demandTimeline00:00 Welcome and the topic: phrases that make less sense the more you think about them01:41 “To be frank”05:11 “Working like a dog”08:20 “Tuna fish,” “chai tea,” and other redundant phrases14:21 The nine-month pregnancy debate17:17 “You can’t have your cake and eat it too” and “the proof is in the pudding”19:58 “Head over heels”21:19 “Sweating like a pig” and “sleeping like a baby”23:52 “Cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey”25:41 “Spitting image”26:56 “Cat got your tongue”28:54 TV then and now, plus slang in the dictionary33:06 Wrap-upWhat everyday phrase makes you stop and wonder where it came from? Share it in the comments!#FunnyPodcast #Language #WordOrigins #EverydayExpressions #Podcast

Loki’s Doomsday Connection | Marvel MondaysHow could Loki season 2 connect to Avengers: Doomsday? Mike and Brandon dig into the TVA’s changing purpose, the fate of Kang variants, the multiverse, and the possibility that the events surrounding incursions could help set the stage for Doctor Doom.They also discuss the latest Vision Quest trailer, what it could mean for Vision, Ultron, and Wanda, and whether the series might connect to Doomsday. Plus, they explore MCU theories about the TVA, timeline branches, and clues that could be hiding in plain sight.Timeline00:00 Welcome to Marvel Mondays 00:07 First impressions of Loki season 2 02:18 Loki, He Who Remains, and the TVA 04:22 The TVA, Kang variants, and a possible path to Doctor Doom 07:00 What happened to Victor Timely? 08:25 Jonathan Majors’ performance as Kang 10:40 Could Endgame scenes connect to Doomsday? 15:30 Spider-Man, branching timelines, and universe 1127 20:56 The Vision Quest trailer and its possible MCU connections 23:36 Could Wanda return? 26:46 Ultron, Vision, and who might be hunting him 28:30 Other heroes who might appear in Doomsday 31:22 Spider-Man Noir and the new Spider-Man series 35:45 Daredevil and possible Doomsday appearances 41:22 What’s next on Marvel Mondays?#MarvelMondays #Loki #LokiSeason2 #AvengersDoomsday #Marvel #MCU #DoctorDoom #TVA #Multiverse #VisionQuest

Michelle Parker: The Disappearance That Still Raises QuestionsIn 2011, Michelle Parker disappeared in Orlando after dropping off her young twins. That same day, an episode of The People’s Court featuring Michelle and her former fiancé, Dale Smith Jr., aired over a dispute about a $5,000 engagement ring. The timing, the unanswered questions, and the evidence discovered afterward have kept this case in the public eye.Mike and Alyssa walk through the known timeline, including Michelle’s last confirmed sightings, messages that raised concern among her family, the discovery of her Hummer and phone, and the evidence investigators have discussed publicly. They also consider why circumstantial evidence can be difficult to interpret—and why a case can remain unresolved without decisive proof.This discussion distinguishes confirmed details from speculation. No one is presumed guilty, and no allegations are presented as fact.Timeline00:00 — Introducing Michelle Parker’s disappearance01:59 — The People’s Court episode and ring dispute02:59 — Michelle’s last known movements and the twins’ drop-off04:10 — Her son comes home to an empty house05:01 — A text message raises questions for her family06:14 — The investigation and the limits of available evidence07:02 — The Hummer and phone are found08:31 — Circumstantial evidence and unanswered questions10:35 — Phone activity, the missing-person report, and traffic-camera footage13:28 — Questions about the Hummer’s removed decals14:54 — Forensic evidence and why the case remains unresolved#MichelleParker #TrueCrime #ColdCase #UnsolvedMystery #Orlando #MissingPersons #TrueCrimePodcast

This episode is all about the little things we’re enjoying lately. Alyssa shares why she’s loving Vinted for buying and selling affordable secondhand clothes, while Mike talks about the traditions and atmosphere that make college football game days special.From inexpensive kids’ clothes and quick sales to tailgates, marching bands, mascots, and stadium giveaways.Timeline00:00 Welcome and name mix-ups02:50 What Alyssa and Mike are loving lately03:25 Alyssa’s Vinted finds and selling experience06:12 Pricing, shipping, and selling tips10:30 What else you can sell on Vinted12:27 How quickly items sell15:13 Reviews, refunds, and buyer protection18:41 Mike’s love of college football game day19:10 Tailgating, campus traditions, and pregame fun21:06 College football traditions and family memories23:02 The UCF–Florida game day experience24:23 Stadium activities, giveaways, and T-shirt launchers27:07 DJ Diesel, live music, and a future Snapple facts topic28:40 The perfect Florida football weather31:16 A quick podcast update and goodbye#ThingsWeLove #Vinted #SecondhandFashion #ResaleTips #CollegeFootball #UCF #GameDay #Podcast