Severed | True Crime Podcast

Rogue Media Network

Severed is a podcast that explores true crime and paranormal cases with a concise format and in-depth analysis. Severed Strange Stories is a commentary-only spinoff show that covers strange stories from the digital dumpsters of drama and trashy news stories for your commute.

  1. 4d ago ·  Bonus

    Strange Stories: Marinated Assault

    Drew solo hosts to outline the strange (and unfolding) investigation into off-duty police officer Nicholas K. Dispoto knocking a man unconscious outside the Park Steakhouse in Park Ridge, NJ. Fellow (off-duty) officer Jason Vradenburg, fiancée Martina L. McGee, and Thomas M. Schiavone obstructed justice by covering for Dispoto as he hid in the steakhouse to evade the police. CW | TW: This episode discusses a physical assault and bodily injury. Listener discretion is advised. Email: severedpodcast@gmail.co Website: severedpodcast.com Instagram: @severed_podcast Tik Tok: @severedpodcast Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson Logo Art: Drew Hudson Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson Available on all podcast platforms, including Rogue Media Network and Radio Garden State Sources News Clip: Off-duty Police Officers Among 4 Charged in Bergen County Steakhouse Fight (0:26) Press Release: Four Charged in Aggravated Assault Investigation via Bergen County Prosecutor's Office (bcpo.net) Commission Minutes: State of New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety Division of Criminal Justice (njoag.gov) Article: “Off-duty Officers Among Those Charged Over Park Ridge Assault, Obstruction Allegations” via Pascack Press (thepressgroup.net) Article: “2 Police in Bergen County Suspended For Involvement in Steakhouse Fight Coverup” by Caren Lissner (Patch News Ridgewood-Glen Rock, NJ; patch.com) Article: “Bergen County Cop Knocked Out Man at NJ Steakhouse, Leading to Cover-Up, Prosecutors Say” by Caren Lissner(Patch News Ridgewood-Glen Rock, NJ; patch.com)

    Strange Stories: Marinated Assault
  2. Jul 13 ·  Bonus

    Strange Stories: Smashed Potatoes

    We discuss Tracy J. Renshaw’s $1.5 million lawsuit against Outback Steakhouse over a slip-and-fall on mashed potatoes. We discuss Virginia’s contributory negligence law that could either set a precedent for survivors to collect compensation for personal injury or negate their claims based on their own culpability in the fall. CW | TW: This episode discusses alleged slip-and-fall and other injuries. Profanity likely included. Listener discretion is advised. Email: severedpodcast@gmail.com Website: severedpodcast.com Instagram: @severed_podcast Tik Tok: @severedpodcast Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson Logo Art: Drew Hudson Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson Available on all podcast platforms, including Rogue Media Network and Radio Garden State Sources News Clip:  A Woman Is Suing Outback Steakhouse for $1.5 Million (ABC News) Legal Blog: “How Contributory Negligence Works in Virginia” via Marks & Harrison (marksandharison.com) Legal Blog: “Outback Steakhouse Lawsuit to Proceed” via GWC Injury Lawyers (gwclaw.com) Article: “Virginia Woman Sues Outback Steakhouse for $1.5M After Allegedly Slipping on Mashed Potatoes and Falling at Restaurant” by Chiara Kim (People; people.com) Article: “Woman Sues Outback Steakhouse for $1.5M, Says She Slipped on Mashed Potatoes in Sterling Restaurant” by Brian Farrell (DC News Now; dcnewsnow.com) Article: “Outback Steakhouse Customer Sues Restaurant for $1.5M After Face-Plant Over ‘Slippery’ Mashed Potatoes” by Kyra Breslin (NY Post; nypost.com) Article: “Outback Steakhouse Closes Permanently In Sterling” via The Burn (theburn.com)

    Strange Stories: Smashed Potatoes
  3. Jul 6 ·  Bonus

    Strange Stories: Perilous Patio

    Drew solo hosts to discuss deceptively dangerous patio and beach umbrellas, as in the case of fatal deaths involving 56-year-old Dana Weinger from Summerton, SC. Drew outlines the details of potential negligence and why we should be vigilant with umbrellas on beach days and during patio dining. CW | TW: This episode contains graphic descriptions and imagery of patio (and other) umbrella injuries and fatalities. Listener discretion is advised. Email: severedpodcast@gmail.com Website: severedpodcast.com Instagram: @severed_podcast Tik Tok: @severedpodcast Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson Logo Art: Drew Hudson Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson Available on all podcast platforms, including Rogue Media Network and Radio Garden State Sources News Clip: Woman Killed by Patio Umbrella While Dining at Lakeside South Carolina Restaurant (ABC 7 Chicago) Website: Driftwood Grill (driftwoodlazygator.com) IG: @driftwoodgrilllazygator Article: “Wife Killed at Restaurant by Flying Patio Umbrella in ‘Sudden Weather Event’ While Out to Eat” by David Chiu (People; people.com) Article: “Woman Killed by Flying Patio Umbrella While Dining at South Carolina Restaurant” by Minyvonne Burke (NBC News; nbcnews.com) Article: “Woman Killed by Patio Umbrella While Dining at South Carolina Restaurant: Coroner” by Meredith Deliso (ABC News; abcnews.com) Article: “Huger Woman Killed by Umbrella in Storm-related Mishap at Restaurant, Coroner Says” by Glenn Smith (The Post and Courier; postandcourier.com) Article: “Diner Killed by Flying Umbrella in Freak Accident at South Carolina Restaurant” by Anthony Blair (NYP; nypost.com) Article: “South Carolina Wife Killed by Flying Restaurant Umbrella Described as ‘Truly Great Woman, Loved by Many'” by Chris Bradford (NYP; nypost.com) Article: “Loose Umbrella Fatally Strikes Woman at Lake Marion Restaurant, Coroner Says” by WIS News 10 Staff (WISTV; wistv.com) Article: “Lifeguard Impaled ‘About a Foot’ by Beach Umbrella Amid Powerful Gust of Wind” by David Chiu (People; people.com)

    Strange Stories: Perilous Patio
  4. Jun 22 ·  Bonus

    Strange Stories: Hipster Hotel Mixup

    Drew solo hosts to discuss the Mama Shelter hotel chain, known for its sex-positive hospitality, where character masks and vibrator rubber duckies are sold. We break down content creator Hazi Adamu’s viral TikTok about the hotel, and her shock that it was a naughtier sex-cation than previously realized. CW | TW: This episode discusses mature themes involving sex; NSFW. Profanity likely included. Listener discretion is advised. Email: severedpodcast@gmail.com Website: severedpodcast.com Instagram: @severed_podcast Tik Tok: @severedpodcast Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson Logo Art: Drew Hudson Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson Available on all podcast platforms, including Rogue Media Network and Radio Garden State Sources TikTok:  Hipster Sex Hotel (@h2okayy)  Website: Mama Shelter (mamashelter.com) Website: ARK Living (arkliving.com) Article: “Woman Checks Into What She Thinks Is A Trendy Hotel, Then Gets the Feeling It’s Something More (Exclusive)” by Ashley Vega (People; people.com) Article: “Londoner Expecting A ‘Hipster’ Experience Ends Up At A ‘Sex Hotel’ by Natasha Decker (Travel Noire; travelnoire.com) Article: “Mama Shelter London Closes as Co-Living Operator Rebrands Site” by Eloise Hanson (Boutique Hotel News; boutiquehotelnews.com) Article: “The London Outpost of Affordable Boutique Hotel Chain Mama Shelter Has Shut” by Eoise Feilden (TimeOut; timeout.com) Article: “Londoner Expecting A ‘Hipster’ Experience Ends Up At A ‘Sex Hotel’” by Natasha Decker (Yahoo; yahoo.com)

    Strange Stories: Hipster Hotel Mixup
  5. Jun 15 ·  Bonus

    Strange Stories: Foul Play

    Drew solo hosts to discuss Kreisliga C referee Stefan Kahler, bitten by the young child of a FC Taxi II player in Duisburg, Germany. This surprising and strange incident is part of a larger discourse about referee abuse and the stricter policies implemented to protect them from enraged fans, from high school to professional athletes. CW | TW: This episode discusses verbal and physical abuse towards referees, including biting. Profanity likely included. Listener discretion is advised. Email: severedpodcast@gmail.com Website: severedpodcast.com Instagram: @severed_podcast Tik Tok: @severedpodcast Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson Logo Art: Drew Hudson Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson Available on all podcast platforms, including Rogue Media Network and Radio Garden State Sources News Clip: Bizarre Referee Incident: A Shocking Incident from Germany (MorningKickaround) U.S. Soccer Report: “Referee Abuse Prevention: 2026” via U.S. Soccer (ussoccer.com) Article: “German Soccer Player’s Child Bites Referee’s Testicle Forcing Game to Be Canceled” by M.B. Mack (Latin Times; latintimes.com) Article: “German Soccer Player’s Child Bites Referee’s Crotch Forcing the Game to Be Canceled” by Natasha Dye (People; people.com) Article: “Soccer Player Is Run Over by Medical Golf Cart as It Transports His Injured Teammate Off the Pitch During Game” by Escher Walcott (People; people.com) Article: “German Soccer Match Called Off After Ref Got Bitten in the Testicle” by Connor Toole (BroBible; brobible.com) Article: “German Soccer Match Canceled After Child Bites Referee’s Testicle” by James Dator (SBNation; sbnation.com) Article: “State Legislation Aimed at Protecting Sports Officials From Assaults or Harassment” via NASO (naso.org) Article: “Assaults on Officials Raise Doubts About the Future of Youth Sports” by Maya A. Jones and Sara Coello (ESPN; espn.com) Article: “Why Children Bite” via Stanford Medicine: Children’s Health (stanfordchildrens.org)

    Strange Stories: Foul Play
  6. Jun 8 ·  Bonus

    Strange Stories: Cracked Van Gogh

    We discuss the accidental-to-intentional damage of artwork by museumgoers and social or political protestors from Italy to Paris. We primarily focus on Nicola Bolla’s Van Gogh-inspired, Swarovski crystal-encrusted chair in the Palazzo Maffei in Verona.  CW | TW: This episode discusses the accidental to intentional destruction of private property or ownership. Profanity likely included. Listener discretion is advised. Email: severedpodcast@gmail.com Website: severedpodcast.com Instagram: @severed_podcast Tik Tok: @severedpodcast Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson Logo Art: Drew Hudson Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson Available on all podcast platforms, including Rogue Media Network and Radio Garden State Sources News Clip:  Tourist Breaks Nicola Bolla’s ‘Van Gogh’ Chair By Sitting On It (ABC 7 Chicago) CCTV Footage: “Moment Tourist Shatters Crystal-Coated Chair Artwork in Museum” (YouTube Short) Museum: Palazzo Maffei (palazzomaffeiverona.com) Artsy Profile: Nicola Bolla (Artsy; artsy.net) HENI Profile: Nicola Bolla (HENI; heni.com) Van Gogh’s Chair Profile: Van Gogh’s Chair Portrait (The National Gallery; nationalgallery.org.uk) Article: “Visitors Break Crystal Chair in Sit-and-Run at Italian Museum” by Claire Moses (NYT; nytimes.com) Article: “Visitor Smashes Crystal-Covered ‘Van Gogh’ Chair At Italian Museum” by News Desk (ArtForum; artforum.com) Article: “Museum’s Plea After Couple Break Crystal-Covered Chair” by Joshua Cheetham (BBC; bbc.com) Article: “Museumgoers Accidentally Break Fragile Crystal-Covered Chair Inspired by Vincent van Gogh Painting” by Sonja Anderson (Smithsonian; smithsonian.org) Article: “Hours After the Protesters Who Threw Soup at a Van Gogh Were Sentenced, Three More Activists Repeated the Stunt” by Sonja Anderson (Smithsonian; smithsonian.org) Article: “Climate Activists Throw Soup at the ‘Mona Lisa’” by Sonja Anderson (Smithsonian; smithsonian.org) Article: “Museumgoer Posing for Photo Stumbles Into Portrait of Medici Prince, Damaging the Historic Painting” by Aurora Martinez (Smithsonian; smithsonian.org) Article: “Museum’s CCTV Shows Moment Visitor Broke Artwork By Sitting On It” by Billy Stockwell (CNN; cnn.com) Article: “Tourists Break ‘Van Gogh’Chair, By Nicola Bolla, By Sitting On It” by Maxwell Rabb (Artsy; Artsy.net)

    Strange Stories: Cracked Van Gogh
  7. Jun 1 ·  Bonus

    Strange Stories: Roamin' Holiday

    We discuss the 47-year-old American tourist who impaled himself on the spiked gates outside the Colosseum in the Palazzo di Colosseo in Rome. This ancient arena draws millions of tourists per year, who, unfortunately, deface the landmark with either their body or their carved initials. CW | TW: This episode discusses graphic medical details, including bodily injury and stitches. Profanity likely included. Listener discretion is advised. Email: severedpodcast@gmail.com Website: severedpodcast.com Instagram: @severed_podcast Tik Tok: @severedpodcast Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson Logo Art: Drew Hudson Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson Available on all podcast platforms, including Rogue Media Network and Radio Garden State Sources Royalty-Free Music: ⁠"Italian Country Music"⁠ by Lurè dill'asprumunti (The King of the Aspromonte / Giuseppe Musolino) via Syncphphpax News Clip: Man Armed with Two Swords Shot by Police in New Jersey (ABC 7 Eyewitness News) Article: “American Tourist Impaled on Colosseum Fence for 20 Minutes” by Lois M. Collins (Desert News; deseret.com) Article: “Rome: Man Climbs Over Colosseum Gates But Falls and Is Impaled By Bars, Shocking Dozens of Tourists” by Marco De Risi (Il Messaggero; ilmessaggero.it) Article: “American Tourist Climbs Over Fence at Colosseum, Impales Himself on Spike” by Clara Harter (Los Angeles Times; latimes.com) Article: “Tourist Horrifically Impaled While Climbing Spiked Fence at Colosseum to Take a Photo: Reports” by Mona Thomas (People; people.com) Article: “More Tourists Caught Defacing Rome’s Ancient Colosseum” by Jack Guy and Sharon Bratihwaite (CNN; cnn.com) Travel Blog Post: “Which is the Ideal Colosseum Entrance? Sperone Valadier or the Stern Gate?” via HeadOut Blog Travel Blog Post: “Colosseum Bag Policy: Backpack Rules for Your Visit” via Queepl (qeepl.com) Medical Reference: Lumbosacral Region of the Spine via NY Presbyterian Hospital (nyp.org)

    Strange Stories: Roamin' Holiday
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Severed is a podcast that explores true crime and paranormal cases with a concise format and in-depth analysis. Severed Strange Stories is a commentary-only spinoff show that covers strange stories from the digital dumpsters of drama and trashy news stories for your commute.

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