42 episodes

Two Wisconsin lovebirds investigate crime, corruption, and fascinating people of the Midwest to bring you incredible stories happening right in your backyard.

Cool & Unusual Punishment Tyler Haas and Jodie Arnold

    • Comedy
    • 4.6 • 65 Ratings

Two Wisconsin lovebirds investigate crime, corruption, and fascinating people of the Midwest to bring you incredible stories happening right in your backyard.

    Chosen - Episode 10 - The Resignations

    Chosen - Episode 10 - The Resignations

    We're reaching the tipping point of unrest in the church -- in early 2015, things start to collapse with slew of resignations by Valleybrook leadership. On this episode, we go over the letters and confessions that set things in motion.

    • 48 min
    Chosen - Episode 9 - Twisted Scripture

    Chosen - Episode 9 - Twisted Scripture

    On this episode, we go over the titular Chosen paper, a 20-page document written by Doug and Nate detailing the church's pivot to a more selective understanding God's love.

    This podcast is a proud member of the Nerd and Tie Network. You can find more shows by N&T by visiting the link in our show notes. As always, thanks for listening!

    • 44 min
    Chosen - Episode 8 - Family Budget

    Chosen - Episode 8 - Family Budget

    On this episode, we do a little stage setting and talk numbers -- Specifically, budget reports and finances for Valleybrook in the years leading up to the investigation to get an idea of how much money was coming in, and where it was going to.

    This podcast is a proud member of the Nerd and Tie Network. You can find more shows by N&T by visiting the link in our show notes. As always, thanks for listening!

    • 41 min
    Chosen - Episode 7 - An Incredible Resource for Hurting People

    Chosen - Episode 7 - An Incredible Resource for Hurting People

    On this episode, we continue our dive into Valleybrook's Wounded course. This week we're specifically looking at a chapter on performance addiction and misery addiction, as defined by the course. Then, we go over some correspondence following the Crisis Intervention report to see how church leadership handled the fallout and death of Wounded.

    This podcast is a proud member of the Nerd and Tie Network. You can find more shows by N&T by visiting the link in our show notes. As always, thanks for listening!

    • 47 min
    Chosen - Episode 6 - Wounded

    Chosen - Episode 6 - Wounded

    In episode 6, we take a very close look at the curriculum for the Wounded classes. We not only examine the curriculum itself, but also the differences in the curriculum from the years 2013/2014 (in 2014 Doug had a hand in modifying the materials).

    • 1 hr 14 min
    Chosen - Episode 5 - Knitting

    Chosen - Episode 5 - Knitting

    On Episode 5 of Chosen, we take a closer look at what “knitting” really is and the various ways it functioned at Valleybrook during this time period.

    • 45 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
65 Ratings

65 Ratings

Gordon Shumway Brown ,

What a Ride!

I loved the Luginbilled series! The hosts are so likable and the story is fascinating. Who knew that finale was coming! I can’t wait to hear more stories from the Chippewa Valley.

Not Tom Selleck ,

Very Midwestern, even for this Wisconsin listener

The content is interesting, even though it’s told in a slightly jumbled manner. I understand the hosts are recording as new information comes in, so it isn’t linear storytelling but they do jump around a lot. The Eau Claire twang is unmistakable, and not always pleasing to my ears.
The new series about Nate Hagedorn & the rest of the crazies is solid if sad

Nick Noskowiak ,

Stop making fun of the people you’re doing these on.

It feels unprofessional. They laugh about things and even say “we laugh at absurd behavior” but don’t seem to realize they are laughing at some of the victims. This and luginbilled feel like gossip more than podcasting.

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