Devious Thoughts

Handy and Maal
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Devious Thoughts is a weekly podcast hosted by frenemies Handy & Maal. From rambling to social commentary, the two always strive to remain intrusive, unapologetic, and devious. Sit down and enjoy a nothing-burger of potentially offensive comedy.

  1. 4D AGO

    Streets Made Him a Killer

    Billy the Kid was not born a legend. He was shaped by hunger violence and a lawless era in American history. In this episode the hosts explore how Henry McCarthy went from a struggling orphan stealing food to one of the most infamous outlaws of the Old West. The conversation traces his early crimes the brutal environment of the Lincoln County War and his rise as public enemy number one. With humor and sharp commentary the episode breaks down the myths surrounding Billy the Kid the legendary manhunt that followed him and the unanswered questions surrounding his death at just twenty one. This is a look at how violence folklore and survival combined to create one of the most enduring figures in American history. Chapters00:00 The Legend of Billy the Kid02:21 Orphans and the Edge of Outlaw Life04:39 The Lincoln County War and Rising Infamy06:08 The Manhunt and the Myth of Billy the Kid

    8 min

  2. 5D AGO

    Secrets & Relationships

    In this episode Handy and Maal jump straight into chaos and uncomfortable truths. What starts as jokes quickly turns into real conversations about secrets people hide relationships that crack under pressure and whether love and respect can survive betrayal. The banter is reckless the takes are honest and the reactions spiral fast. A secrets thread exposes how messy people really are followed by Hero Time a moment about disobedience and Maal catching the stutter bug mid thought. Things get darker when they ask the question nobody wants to answer can you truly love someone and still cheat. From guilty denials to raw reactions memory chains and wild wedding stories this episode proves that once people feel safe enough to talk the unholiness always comes out. This one is funny awkward reckless and a little too real. Time Stamps0:12 intro2:55 secrets thread10:50 Hero Time12:26 Kicked out for disobedience15:01 Maal catches the stutter bug15:38 Can you love and respect someone and still cheat20:23 Guilty Denials20:44 Reactions27:27 Memory chain33:32 Wedding unholiness and close

    39 min

  3. JAN 29

    The Dead Man Who Ruled the Wild West

    In Devious Backstories Episode 11, Handy and Maal break down the life of Doc Holliday, the Wild West legend who lived like death was already decided. A trained dentist turned professional gambler, Holliday battled tuberculosis while becoming one of the most feared gunmen of the frontier. His loyalty to Wyatt Earp, his appetite for danger, and his total disregard for survival made him dangerous in a lawless America where hesitation meant death. This episode explores how knowing he would not live long shaped every reckless decision from poker tables to political gunfights and why his story ended not in a shootout but in a bed. Time Stamps00:00 Welcome to the Wild West01:54 The Life of Doc Holliday03:47 A Dead Man Walking11:07 Loyalty and Lawlessness13:02 The Ironic End of a Legend

    14 min

  4. JAN 28

    The Internet Is Sick

    In this episode, Handy and Maal break down modern chaos through humor, honesty, and uncomfortable truths. From situationships and emotional manipulation to mental health, friendships, and the art of lying, the conversation moves through personal struggles, cultural observations, and internet sickness. Stories about flight disasters, customer service nightmares, and strange online fame highlight how people chase attention while avoiding accountability. Equal parts funny and reflective, this episode questions love, understanding, and why the algorithm rewards chaos.

    52 min

  5. JAN 22

    Arson Killed 87

    In this Backstories episode, Handy and Maal tell the story of the Happy Land Social Club arson in the Bronx and Julio Gonzalez. A breakup and rejection turned into a fire that killed 87 people, including his ex girlfriend. We talk motives, lack of remorse, safety failures in public spaces, and how domestic violence can explode into mass tragedy. Timestamps 00:00 introduction to arson and jealousy 01:55 the happy land social club tragedy 05:03 domestic violence and murder 05:57 reflections on violence and breakups 06:11 closing thoughts and call to action

    7 min

  6. JAN 21

    Life, Death, and Everything In Between | Episode 47

    In Episode 47 of Devious Thoughts Podcast, Handy and Maal dive into the absurdity of life with humor, honesty, and zero filters. What starts as a debate about evolution turns into deep conversations about healing, identity, death, mental health, and relationships. The hosts mix wild stories, ridiculous laws, outrageous headlines, and personal experiences to explore how adulthood, childhood trauma, and reckless desire shape who we become. Funny, uncomfortable, and relatable—this episode is comedy with meaning. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction & evolution debate 01:07 Facts that sound fake 02:49 Immortality & death 05:31 Mental health & self-protection 09:19 Strange laws explained 16:12 Outrageous headlines & games 23:37 Adult film industry misconceptions 24:59 Fitness & running absurdity 30:45 Wild life stories & relationship chaos 57:31 Therapy, mental strength & modern softness

    59 min

  7. JAN 15

    Killdozer: The Man Who Snapped

    The Killdozer incident is one of the most disturbing and debated true crime stories in American history. This backstories episode breaks down the real story of Marvin Heemeyer, a small business owner who felt trapped, ignored, and pushed to his breaking point. After years of conflict with local officials in Colorado, Heemeyer secretly armored a bulldozer and went on a destructive rampage that shocked the nation. We explore the background of Marvin Heemeyer, how the dispute escalated, the planning behind the Killdozer, and the two hour rampage that left millions in damage and raised serious questions about justice, government power, personal limits, and desperation. Was he a villain or a man pushed too far? This episode dives into the facts, the controversy, and the legacy of the Killdozer story.

    7 min

  8. JAN 14

    Should we be laughing | D46

    This episode is all over the place in the best way. Handy and Maal talk about dating people with disabilities, Future getting roasted after taking his shades off, a girlfriend being told to stop her shower so her IBS boyfriend could survive, and what life would look like if we woke up as the opposite sex. It’s uncomfortable, funny, dumb, honest, and very devious. No lessons. No filter. Just conversations you’re not supposed to say out loud.

    43 min
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Devious Thoughts is a weekly podcast hosted by frenemies Handy & Maal. From rambling to social commentary, the two always strive to remain intrusive, unapologetic, and devious. Sit down and enjoy a nothing-burger of potentially offensive comedy.

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  • Creator
    Handy and Maal
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Handy and Maal
  • Show Website
    Devious Thoughts