06: Finding a Killer & Failing to Kill
05: Brain Scatter & Cachi, and the Mystery Soda Machine
04: A Dexter Fanboy? & the Ride Meant to Kill
03: Death by Design & Waking Up on Time
02: A Florida Man Love Story & Tumor Nurses
This week, Kailee explores the heartbreaking murder of Angie Dodge and how a revolutionary use of familial DNA helped identify her real killer—years after the wrong man was put behind bars. Then, Michael shares the bizarre and almost unbelievable story of Mike "Iron Mike" Malloy, the man who survived multiple attempts on his life in what became one of the most absurd murder-for-hire plots in history. From cutting-edge forensic science to a man who simply refused to die, this episode is packed with mystery, resilience, and dark twists. Mentioned in this episode: Angie Dodge Article Mysteries at the Museum: Indestructible Mike, Bubble Trouble, the Penny Man In this episode: How familial DNA helped crack the Angie Dodge case The wrongful conviction of Chris Tapp The bizarre, booze-fueled survival of Mike Malloy Follow us: 📸 Instagram: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast 📘 Facebook: @NotQuiteNormalPodcast 📧 Email us: NotQuiteNormalPodcast@gmail.com
In this episode, Kailee dives into the gritty and fascinating world of crime scene clean-up—from the unexpected realities to the psychological toll. Then, Michael lightens the mood with not one, but two quirky tales: the story of Cachi the poodle, and the strange legend of a mystery soda vending machine in Seattle that dispensed rare drinks... and then vanished. It’s a wild ride of dark, weird, and wonderful—just how we like it. Trigger Warning: This episode contains a discussion involving the death of a dog (Cachi’s story, no abuse). Listener discretion is advised.
In this week's episode, Kailee dives into the disturbing case of Mark Twitchell, the so-called “Dexter Killer” who blurred the line between fiction and reality in one of Canada’s most bizarre & terrifying true crime stories. From secret lairs to a script gone horribly real, she unpacks the twisted story behind his actions and capture. Then, Michael takes us for a ride—literally and conceptually—exploring the darkly fascinating design of The Euthanasia Coaster, a theoretical roller coaster engineered to take a life in the most thrilling way possible. Is it art? Is it science? Or something much more unsettling? Tune in for a ride through the macabre, the curious, and the ethically complex.
In this week's twistedly fascinating episode, Kailee dives into the grim world of cruel and unusual punishments, exploring the dark history of a few torture and execution methods that will make your skin crawl. From iron maidens to public dismemberments, she unpacks the chilling creativity behind historical justice. Meanwhile, Michael also takes you on a trip back in time by revealing how people managed to wake up on time before the invention & normalization of alarm clocks as we know them today. Think: human wake-up services called “knocker uppers,” time-tracking candles, and even strategic bladder control. It’s a strange, unsettling, and oddly informative journey through the ways humans have faced both rude awakenings and their final hours.
This week's episode starts with Kailee telling us the disturbing story of Carl Tanzler. Then, Michael shares the story of Patient AB. Join us as we also delve into discussions of mental health and more talk about the power of the brain!
Join us while Kailee takes us on a wild ride through some of history’s more... let’s say, “questionable” practices surrounding death, and then fast-forwards to some of today’s most out-there ideas for what happens after we kick the bucket—think space travel and the depths of the ocean. Meanwhile, Michael shares a few stories of some people whose brains coped with a traumatic injury in some unusual ways.