Tinfoil Talk
Issei Sagawa
The Halifax Disaster
Small Talk Episode 2: Project A-119
Small Talk Episode 1: The Flintville Monster
The Oklahoma City Bombing
Oklahoma City Bombing Precursor
Fred and Rose West Episode 2
Fred and Rose West Episode 1
by Big Fat Media
This week on Tinfoil Talk, we peel back the layers of one of the most disturbing stories you’ve probably never heard — or wish you hadn’t. Born into extreme wealth, Issei Sagawa lived a life of privilege, but beneath the surface was a dark and unsettling obsession that would eventually push him past the point of no return. We trace his journey from elite Tokyo neighborhoods to a quiet Paris apartment... and into infamy. What happened next defies logic — and morality. To start things off, we crack open Andygator by Abita Brewing Co., a strong and surprisingly smooth Helles Doppelbock that bites harder than it lets on. Put on your tinfoil, grab a beer — this is Tinfoil Talk.
In this episode we dive into one of the deadliest non-nuclear explosions in history — the Halifax Disaster of 1917. We explore the growth of Halifax as a key port, the wartime circumstances that set the SS Mont-Blanc and SS Imo on a catastrophic collision course, and the devastating explosion that followed. From the immediate aftermath to the long-term impact on the city and its people, we break down how one moment reshaped an entire region. Plus, we crack open Yazoo Hefeweizen as our Beer of the Week and give it a proper review — because nothing pairs with historical catastrophe quite like a cold one. Put on your tinfoil, grab a beer, this is Tinfoil Talk.
What if we told you the U.S. once seriously considered blowing up the moon? In this Small Talk episode, we dig into the bizarre and top-secret Cold War-era plan known as Project A119—a real initiative by the U.S. Air Force to detonate a nuclear bomb on the lunar surface. Why? Intimidation. Science. Or maybe something stranger. We’ll break down what we know, what’s still classified, and what this says about the mindset of a world teetering on the edge of mutually assured destruction. Buckle up—this one’s short, weird, and a little explosive. Put on your tinfoil, grab a beer, this is Small Talk.
In the dense, whispering woods of Flintville, Tennessee, something watches from the shadows. Locals speak in hushed tones about an elusive creature—tall, fast, and not quite human. Is it a cryptid? A spirit? Or something far older that’s always called these woods home? In this chilling episode, we dig deep into the mysterious sightings of the Flintville Monster. From eerie encounters on backroads to terrifying screams in the night, we trace the origins of the legend and uncover firsthand accounts that will make you think twice before walking alone in the dark. Grab a beer, put on your tinfoil, this is Small Talk.
In this episode, we take a deep dive into one of the deadliest domestic terrorist attacks in American history — the Oklahoma City bombing. We explore the events of April 19, 1995, when a truck bomb tore through the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, killing 168 people and injuring hundreds more. Listener discretion is advised. We examine the immediate chaos and heartbreak that followed, the swift investigation that led to the arrest of Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols, and the lesser-known role of Michael Fortier. What motivated the attack? How did the nation respond? And what ultimately became of the three men held responsible? Put on your tinfoil. Grab a beer. This is Tinfoil Talk.
In this episode we discuss Timothy McVeigh's upbringing, his time in the military, and what led him to carry out the deadliest domestic terror attack in the history of the United States. Throw on your tinfoil, grab a beer, this is Tinfoil Talk.
We're wrapping up our coverage of Fred and Rose West. In this episode we will dive into the murders that took place at 25 Cromwell, what lead to the West's eventual arrest, and the fallout that followed. Grab a beer, this is Tinfoil Talk.
Fred and Rose West were a sadistic serial killer couple in England during the 1970s and 80s. They were collectively responsible for the death of at least 12 young women, some of whom were their own children. In this episode we will take a look at how Fred found his murderous match in Rosemary Letts. Put on your tinfoil, grab a beer, this is Tinfoil Talk.
In this episode we're taking a look at the Waco siege. We'll discuss David Koresh's background, how the siege ended with more than 75 dead, and give our thoughts on why this tragedy happened in the first place. Grab your tinfoil, perhaps a beer, and lets get into it.