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Buzzed and Baffled

Nicole Ubinger and Kyla Cole

Two friends drink and do blind reactions to topics and stories.

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#80
Saturday · 40 min
Episode 77: Greg's Anatomy
This week on Buzzed and Baffled, we’re diving into the mysterious death of Greg Fleniken, a case that proves sometimes the most baffling mysteries aren’t happening in some remote location, but right in a hotel room. What initially appeared to be a tragic accident would unravel into a much more complicated investigation, leaving behind a trail of questions, unexpected twists, and some seriously questionable circumstances. Pour yourself a glass of wine, settle in, and join us as we try to figure out what really happened to Greg Fleniken.
#79
October 25 · 46 min
Episode 76: Kyla Stayed Close to the Family Tree
This week on Buzzed and Baffled, we’re diving into the life of Margaret of Valois, a French princess whose family tree was packed with royal drama, political scheming, and enough scandal to make the Valois dynasty its own reality show. And apparently, Kyla has decided that the Valois belong in her family tree, too. We’re not sure if this is a legitimate genealogical discovery or another case of Kyla claiming historical figures as relatives, but we’ll let her have this one. Pour a glass of wine, brace yourself for royal chaos, and prepare to question everything you thought you knew about Kyla’s ancestry!
#78
October 12 · 49 min
Episode 75: The Monster of the Andes
Kyla is coming for Nicole's crown for worst story again! For this episode we travel to south America and learn about Pedro Alonso Lopez. Monster or simply misunderstood? IS the story bad enough to take the crown from Nicole for Episode 72? Vote on Facebook and Instagram to let us know!
#77
October 4 · 53 min
Episode 74: Christ Christ Baby
We’re starting Episode 74 with an update on R.C. and Eugene Horsche, because apparently one episode of serial-killer chaos wasn’t enough. Then we’re heading to Ypsilanti, Michigan, where one psychiatrist had a very unusual idea about treating delusions: put three men who each believed they were Jesus in the same room and see what happens. What could possibly go wrong? Grab your wine and join us for a story about mental health, identity, and one of the strangest psychiatric experiments in history.
#76
September 26 · 36 min
Episode 73: For Better, For Worse, For the Prosecution
Enjoy Episode 73 while Kyla and Nicole enjoy the Keweenaw Brewfest! Today you will learn about the fate of poor Heidi Firkus at the hands of her husband Nick Firkus. Nick is remarried, will his new wife meet the same fate?
#75
September 20 · 45 min
Episode 72: Raymond and Eugene Horche
This week on Buzzed & Baffled, we’re diving into the twisted story of RC and Eugene Horsche—a case involving secrets, suspicion, and a whole lot of questions about what was really happening behind closed doors. We’re keeping the details under wraps, but let’s just say this one earns its place in the Buzzed & Baffled serial killer lineup. Grab your wine, settle in, and prepare for another story that will leave you wondering how people can possibly live such complicated lives without anyone noticing.
#74
September 20 · 47 min
Episode 71: The Ultimate Shell Game
This week on Buzzed & Baffled, we’re diving into one of the most enduring mysteries surrounding Scientology: the disappearance of Shelly Miscavige. A woman who once stood beside one of the world’s most controversial religious leaders seemingly vanished from public view—and the questions surrounding where she is, what happened to her, and why no one seems to have a straight answer have persisted for years. Pour yourself a glass of wine, because this one comes with secretive organizations, unanswered questions, and enough weirdness to make Kyla start asking Nicole for a wellness check.
#73
September 5 · 36 min
Episode 70: Shine Bright Like A Felony
This week on Buzzed & Baffled, Nicole and Kyla take a trip down two very different rabbit holes. First up: the mysterious School of Turin, where history, science, and some very questionable ideas collide. Then things take a decidedly shinier turn with the Antwerp Diamond Heist—one of the most audacious heists in history, involving diamonds, elaborate planning, and a level of confidence that should probably be illegal. Pour yourself a glass of wine and join us as we question everything, trust absolutely no one, and once again prove that apparently we are the detectives now.
#72
August 31 · 37 min
Episode 69: Catastrophe in the Front, Party in the Back
This week on Buzzed & Baffled, we’re shaking things up with a double-feature! Kyla and Nicole both take the storytelling reins, bringing you the bizarre tale of James Scott and his legendary mullet from Quincy, Illinois, alongside the unforgettable story of Tommy McHugh. There are questionable decisions, unexpected twists, and absolutely no shortage of chaos—but the real mystery is why Kyla is so deeply, irrationally terrified of the bathroom. Grab your wine, lock the bathroom door (Kyla’s request), and settle in for another episode of Buzzed & Baffled!
#71
August 23 · 1 hr 4 min
Episode 68: What if Nicole Was in Charge? (Please don't test this).
What happens when you give Nicole the power? Absolutely nothing good. Episode 68 asks the question nobody should ever ask: What if Nicole was in charge? From questionable decisions to dangerously confident leadership, we explore a world where Nicole gets to call the shots—and Kyla is forced to live with the consequences. Pour yourself a glass of wine, lower your expectations, and whatever you do… don’t test this theory.
#70
August 16 · 1 hr 14 min
Episode 67: Couples Therapy Wasn't Going to Fix This
This week on Buzzed & Baffled, we’re diving into the disturbing story of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka—a case so horrifying that Kyla has decided it’s finally time to steal Nicole’s crown for Worst Story. Along the way, Kyla gets to talk about a few of her favorite things—because apparently we haven’t suffered enough—and Nicole is left trying to remember the last line that closes out the podcast. Grab your wine, steel your nerves, and prepare for an episode that may finally crown Kyla as the queen of terrible stories.
#69
August 9 · 46 min
Episode 66: Game "No"
Remember sick days as a kid? Pajamas, a blanket, a bowl of soup, and The Price Is Right with Bob Barker cheerfully yelling “Come on down!” Well, Nicole has decided those wholesome childhood memories have lasted long enough. This week on Buzzed & Baffled, we’re taking a closer look at the life, career, and stranger-than-you-might-expect world of Bob Barker. So grab a glass of wine, prepare to have your nostalgia aggressively interrogated, and join us as Nicole attempts to ruin one more perfectly good childhood memory. Come on down! The childhood trauma is already waiting.
#68
August 3 · 1 hr 9 min
Episode 65: Halo-CIN-a-Gins
Episode 65 takes a trip through the fascinating and often bizarre history of LSD research, from groundbreaking science to some truly questionable decisions. Along the way, Kyla wages an unwinnable war against the word "hallucinogens," while Nicole desperately tries to keep the technology from having its own psychedelic episode. As always, expect laughs, chaos, and a story that's stranger than fiction.
#67
July 21 · 2 hr 22 min
Episode 64: The Council of Unqualified Pop Culture Experts
Welcome back to Buzzed & Baffled! Today, the council has officially expanded. Nicole and Kyla have recruited two brave—or perhaps deeply misguided—volunteers to help settle the internet's biggest debates. Joining us are Andrew and Lindsey, our newest witnesses to the chaos. Together, the four of us are diving into our favorite pop culture moments, defending some questionable choices, roasting each other's picks, and proving that confidence is far more important than actual expertise. So pour yourself a drink, pull up a chair to the council, and remember: no credentials were required to be here… and it shows.
#66
July 12 · 1 hr 6 min
Episode 63: Looting, Lights and Harrier flights
The 1990s were full of outrageous commercials, but one of them accidentally launched one of the most memorable legal battles in advertising history. What started as a tongue-in-cheek television ad promising a military Harrier jet for 7 million Pepsi Points became a real challenge when one determined college student decided to hold Pepsi to its word. This week, Kyla tells the unbelievable story of the Pepsi Points Jet—a tale of marketing, ambition, corporate lawyers, and one question that still makes people laugh decades later: If a company promises you a fighter jet, can you actually make them deliver? Pour yourself a glass, crack open your favorite beverage (Pepsi or otherwise), and join us as we dive into one of the strangest lawsuits ever inspired by a commercial. It's a story that's equal parts brilliant, absurd, and a reminder to always read the fine print... or make sure there is some.
#65
July 3 · 41 min
Episode 62: Aqua Tofina the Real MVP of Boudica's Wine Tasting
This Fourth of July, we’re honoring independence in all forms. The founding fathers wrote declarations. Boudica raised an army. The women using Aqua Tofana said… ‘I am no longer asking for permission.’” “That’s right—today’s episode is brought to you by feminine rage, revenge, and probably several red flags.
#64
June 28 · 57 min
Epsidoe 61: How Not to Serve a Warrent
Welcome back to Buzzed and Baffled, the podcast where we drink wine, tell wild stories, and occasionally disappear for a week because Nicole’s immune system decided to stage a hostile takeover. But she survived… barely. We’re back, the microphones are on, Kyla still has opinions no one asked for, and somehow the crown remains in circulation. After our brief medically-sponsored hiatus, we’re diving into a story filled with paranoia, mistrust, escalating tension, and enough bad decisions to make everyone deeply uncomfortable. Today’s episode covers Ruby Ridge standoff—an event that started with one family living off-grid in the mountains and spiraled into a confrontation that would shock the entire country. This is a story about fear, power, ideology, and what happens when everybody thinks they’re the one being reasonable. So pour yourself something strong—because today we’re heading to the mountains of Idaho, where things went from tense… to catastrophic.
#63
June 14 · 39 min
Episode 60: The Buoyancy Limits of the White Male Ego
Here’s a playful Buzzed and Baffled intro for Episode 60 on Michael Rockefeller with a Kyla joke baked in: “Welcome back to Buzzed and Baffled, the podcast where we drink wine, tell wild stories, and somehow always end up questioning humanity. I’m Nicole—keeping the volume high and the editing questionable. And I’m Kyla—still wearing the crown, still suspicious of Nicole, and still deeply passionate about one of my favorite topics… eugenics. Yes, somehow, once again, we’ve found a story where rich white men, colonialism, and questionable beliefs all collide, so Kyla is absolutely thriving. This is Episode 60, and today we’re talking about Michael Rockefeller—the privileged heir who left the comfort of one of America’s wealthiest families to travel to New Guinea… and then vanished without a trace. Pour yourself a glass, because tonight we’re discussing catamarans, culture clashes, colonial arrogance, and why maybe—just maybe—you shouldn’t assume money can save you from everything. This is Buzzed and Baffled… and trust me, by the end of this one, Kyla will have at least three new conspiracy theories.”
#62
June 7 · 41 min
Episode 59: Hell's Belle
This week, we're digging up the story of Belle Gunness—the seemingly ordinary farm widow who may have turned her Indiana property into one of America's most prolific murder scenes. Belle promised lonely hearts love, companionship, and a fresh start. What many of them got instead was a one-way trip to her farm and a suspiciously timed disappearance. Was she a ruthless serial killer? A criminal mastermind who faked her own death? Or the world's most aggressive practitioner of life insurance optimization? As the body count rises and the mystery deepens, Nicole and Kyla follow the trail of missing suitors, buried secrets, and enough red flags to cover the entire Midwest. So grab your shovel, keep an eye on your bank account, and maybe think twice before answering personal ads from strangers. This is Episode 59: Belle Gunness — Love, Lies, and the Farm from Hell.
#61
June 3 · 39 min
Episode 58: A Town Called Nope
In 1665, a small English village made a decision that would echo through history. When the bubonic plague arrived in the village of Eyam, carried in a shipment of cloth from London, the residents faced an impossible choice: flee and risk spreading the disease, or stay and face it together. In this episode, Nicole has graciously decided to let Kyla keep the crown for one more week. Not because Kyla earned it, but because Nicole enjoys a good charity program. Join us as we uncover one of history's most haunting examples of community, courage, and survival in the face of unimaginable loss.

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