The Vibes Were Off

Kathryn Malley and Meg Irwin

Behind every headline is a human heart that kept beating. Join sisters Kathryn and Meg as we look past the yellow tape to find the stories of those who survived the unimaginable. Based in Texas, where the grit is as real as the heat, we explore the bravery of victims turned victors. This isn't just a podcast about what happened; it's about how they fought back and what it takes to heal.

  1. 4d ago

    Man on the Run: The Survival Story of Dr. Sam and Suzanne Peebles

    Scott Eizember had already spent years on the run when he crossed paths with Dr. Sam and Suzanne Peebles. What should have been an ordinary evening quickly turned into a fight for survival as the couple found themselves trapped in a nightmare that would leave one of them fighting for life and the other forced to make impossible decisions.In Part 1, we unravel the events that led to the attack, Scott Eizember's violent past, and the terrifying kidnapping that set off one of Oklahoma's largest manhunts. This is the incredible survival story of Dr. Sam and Suzanne Peebles—and the beginning of a case that shocked the nation.Resources:Johnny Melton’s Statement - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpKrXHY8eG0 (starts around 13 minute mark). https://www.newson6.com/story/5e367ebd2f69d76f62092470/arkansas-couple-talks-about-their-ordeal-with-scott-eizember. https://www.newson6.com/story/5e3687fd2f69d76f6209e101/scott-eizembers-conviction-upheld. https://www.foxnews.com/us/oklahoma-death-row-inmates-last-words-execution-conscience-clear. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/scott-eizember-executed-oklahoma/. https://www.yahoo.com/news/death-row-inmates-spiritual-advisor-000900408.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall. https://law.justia.com/cases/oklahoma/court-of-appeals-criminal/2007/450859.html. https://www.newsweek.com/scott-eizemeber-oklahoma-execution-killing-elderly-couple-1773354.https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/galleries/article-11629389/Oklahoma-inmate-executed-2003-murder-elderly-couple.html. Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cy5uzY0KtM&t=180s. TV Series: I Almost Got Away With It: Got to Get Revenge – Season 3, Episode 6 TV Series: I Survived – Season 1, Episode 2 TV Series: House of Horrors: Kidnapped – The End of the Road – Season 1, Episode 9Produced By: Raymond Malley

  2. Aug 4

    Episode 40 - Mark Goodyear: Evil Finds a Way

    Herb Baumeister is dead... but the investigation is far from over. In the final chapter of our Mark Goodyear series, we follow the twists and turns of the Fox Hollow Farm investigation as detectives search for answers, new suspects emerge, and one man—Tom—finds himself at the center of growing suspicion. Was the case truly solved, or are there still pieces of the puzzle missing? Join us as we examine the evidence, the theories, and the questions that continue to haunt one of America's most disturbing serial killer cases. Resources: HBO’s limited series - The Fox Hollow Murders: Playground of a serial killer https://www.thejohnnydoeproject.com/portfolio/herbert-richard-baumeister/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herb_Baumeisterhttps://indyencyclopedia.org/herbert-baumeister/ https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-11-10-mn-63248-story.html https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/herb-baumeister-serial-killer-new-victim-daniel-halloran-b2742502.htmlGhost Adventures: Season 11, episode 9 Produced By: Raymond Malley

  3. Jul 28

    Episode 39 - Mark Goodyear: Survivor or Storyteller?

    In Part 2 of our three-part series on Mark Goodyear, we take a closer look at the man at the center of one of Indiana's most disturbing murder cases—Herb Baumeister. Who was the quiet family man behind Fox Hollow Farm, and how did he become one of America's most infamous suspected serial killers? We explore Baumeister's double life, the chilling tactics he allegedly used to lure victims, and the terrifying night Mark says Baumeister attempted to kill him. As Mark's story unfolds, the line between survival and unimaginable horror becomes even more unsettling. Join Kathryn and Meg as we examine the evidence, the unanswered questions, and the encounter that may have exposed a killer before the world knew his name. Resources: HBO’s limited series - The Fox Hollow Murders: Playground of a serial killer https://www.thejohnnydoeproject.com/portfolio/herbert-richard-baumeister/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herb_Baumeisterhttps://indyencyclopedia.org/herbert-baumeister/ https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-11-10-mn-63248-story.html https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/herb-baumeister-serial-killer-new-victim-daniel-halloran-b2742502.html Ghost Adventures: Season 11, episode 9 Produced By: Raymond Malley

  4. Jul 21

    Episode 38 - Mark Goodyear: The One That Got Away?

    In the first installment of our three-part series, we dive into the chilling story of Mark Goodyear, the man many believe is the only known survivor of suspected serial killer Herb Baumeister. Mark recounts the terrifying night he says Baumeister—using the alias "Brian"—attempted to strangle him inside the infamous Fox Hollow Farm. Against impossible odds, Mark escaped alive, setting the stage for one of the most haunting serial murder investigations in American history.But Mark's story is only the beginning. We also examine the unsolved I-70 Stranglings—a string of murders targeting young men across Indiana and Ohio that many investigators have long suspected were connected to Baumeister, though the cases remain officially unsolved. We break down the victims, the timeline, and the evidence that has fueled this decades-long mystery.Was Herb Baumeister responsible for both the horrors of Fox Hollow Farm and the I-70 Stranglings? And how did Mark Goodyear survive when so many others never made it home?This is Part 1 of an unforgettable three-part journey into one of America's most disturbing unsolved serial killer cases. #TrueCrime #HerbBaumeister #FoxHollowFarm #MarkGoodyear #I70Strangler #SerialKillers #UnsolvedMysteries #TrueCrimePodcast #TheVibesWereOff Resources: HBO’s limited series - The Fox Hollow Murders: Playground of a serial killerhttps://www.thejohnnydoeproject.com/portfolio/herbert-richard-baumeister/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herb_Baumeisterhttps://indyencyclopedia.org/herbert-baumeister/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-11-10-mn-63248-story.htmlhttps://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/herb-baumeister-serial-killer-new-victim-daniel-halloran-b2742502.htmlGhost Adventures: Season 11, episode 9 Produced By: Raymond Malley

  5. Jul 14

    Episode 37- No Good Deed - The Survival Story of Brandi Hicks

    In May 2000, best friends Liz Reiser and Brandi Hicks were just days away from graduating high school when a simple act of kindness changed their lives forever. After an evening choir banquet, the girls stopped at a local video store to pick out movies for a sleepover. As they were leaving, a stranger approached them and asked for a ride home. Although they were hesitant, Liz and Brandi agreed to help—never imagining the terrifying nightmare that would follow.Once inside their car, the stranger pulled out a gun and forced the girls to drive to a secluded area. There, 17-year-old Liz was brutally attacked. Brandi was abducted and subjected to hours of unimaginable violence before her attacker threw her from a bridge into the Tuscarawas River.But Brandi was still alive.In the cold water below, badly injured and unable to call for help, Brandi realized that her only chance of survival was to convince her attacker that she was not alive. After he finally left, she fought through the pain, made her way out of the river, and held on until help arrived. Her survival—and the information she was able to provide—helped authorities identify the man responsible and bring him to justice.This episode tells the heartbreaking story of Liz Reiser, a kindhearted young woman whose life was taken far too soon, and the incredible survival story of Brandi Hicks—a story of courage, quick thinking, resilience, and the strength it took to survive the unthinkable.Sometimes the smallest act of kindness can lead somewhere no one could have imagined. For Liz and Brandi, one good deed became a nightmare—but Brandi’s determination ensured that their story would be told.#TrueCrime #SurvivorStory #BrandiHicks #LizReiser #NoGoodDeed #TheVibesWereOff #TrueCrimePodcast #fyp References and Picture Credits: TV Series: I Survived – Season 1 Episode 2 TV Series: Dead Silent – Season 2 Episode 3 Strange Passenger https://appgateway.drc.ohio.gov/OffenderSearch/Search/DetailsPrint/A394200. https://www.themirror.com/news/us-news/teen-played-dead-after-being-469651. https://thecinemaholic.com/elizabeth-reiser-murder-where-is-matthew-vaca-now/. https://thecinemaholic.com/where-is-brandi-hicks-now/. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Elizabeth_Reiser. Produced By: Raymond Malley

  6. Jul 7

    Episode 36- Missing Without A Trace? The Steven Kubacki Story

    In 1978, 24-year-old Steven Kubacki set out on a solo cross-country ski trip near the icy shores of Lake Michigan. When his abandoned skis and tracks leading straight onto the frozen lake were discovered, it appeared he had fallen through the ice and died. Despite an extensive search, no body was ever found. Then, 15 months later, Steven suddenly reappeared over 700 miles away in Massachusetts—with no memory of what had happened. He claimed to have awakened in a field wearing clothes that weren't his, carrying a backpack he didn't recognize, and with no recollection of the missing year and a half of his life. Was it a rare case of dissociative amnesia? Did he intentionally disappear to start a new life? Or is Steven Kubacki one of the most baffling missing-person mysteries ever recorded? In this episode of The Vibes Were Off, we break down the timeline, examine the evidence, explore the psychological explanations, and discuss the theories that continue to surround one of the strangest disappearance stories ever told. Was Steven lost... or was something much stranger going on? 🎧 Listen now and decide for yourself. #TrueCrime #MissingPerson #StevenKubacki #UnsolvedMystery #Disappearances #LakeMichigan #MysteryPodcast #TheVibesWereOff #TrueCrimePodcast #ColdCases #StrangeDisappearances #UnexplainedMysteries Resources: The Disappearance: Conspiracy, Revolution, Revelation… The Extraordinary Disappearance of Steven Kubacki (After 45 Years of Silence) by Steven Kubacki, PhD with Dylan James Quarles https://ellenkilloran.substack.com/archive: The Misappearance of Steven Kubacki https://metroeaststar.com/2025/10/07/steven-kubacki-reveals-why-he-disappeared-in-new-book/.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Michigan_Triangle.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naxalism.  Photo Credit:  https://stevenkubacki.com/.  https://www.adirondackexplorer.org/recreation/cross-country-skiing-the-floodwood-ponds-loop/. (Skiing Picture)  https://ellenkilloran.substack.com/archive: The Misappearance of Steven Kubacki.  Produced by: Raymond Malley

  7. Jun 30

    Episode 35 - The Night Lisa McVey Outsmarted A Monster

    Lisa McVey was 17 years old, riding her bicycle home from work, when a car slowly pulled up beside her. Moments later, she was kidnapped by a man who had already murdered multiple women—and she was convinced she would never make it home again. But instead of giving in to fear, Lisa did something extraordinary. She stayed calm, studied her captor, memorized every detail she could, and used psychology to convince a serial killer to let her live. What happened after her release was almost as shocking: many people didn't believe her. Even so, Lisa refused to back down, and the information she provided would ultimately lead detectives to one of the most prolific serial killers in Florida history. In this episode of The Vibes Were Off, Kathryn and Meg tell the incredible true story of Lisa McVey's survival, the hunt for Bobby Joe Long, and how one teenager's courage helped stop a killer before he could strike again.Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisa_McVey https://blurredbylines.com/articles/lisa-mcvey-abduction-story-bobby-joe-long/ https://www.tampabay.com/tampa/tampa-serial-killer-bobby-joe-long-is-executed-in-silence-20190523/ https://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/2019/05/family-witnesses-execution-of-serial-killer-who-murdered-michigan-woman.html https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/its-been-horrible-victims-family-speaks-after-execution-date-set-for-serial-killer/67-831cd9b5-e8c0-43cf-b141-77973c43f9be https://www.fox13news.com/news/execution-does-not-bring-closure-for-family-of-kim-swann-victim-of-bobby-joe-long

  8. Jun 23

    Episode 34- House of Horrors: Pt. 2

    In Part 2 of House of Horrors, we dive deeper into the nightmare unfolding inside Gary Heidnik's Philadelphia basement. As the abuse escalates, Heidnik uses fear, starvation, and psychological manipulation to maintain control over the women he has imprisoned. Under constant threats and brutal punishment, trust becomes a luxury none of them can afford.This episode explores the impossible choices the women were forced to make to survive, including how Heidnik manipulated some captives into helping enforce his control over the others. We'll follow the events that ultimately led to his downfall, the daring escape that exposed the horrors hidden inside the house, and the investigation that shocked the nation. Finally, we'll examine what happened to Gary Heidnik after his arrest, the trial that revealed the full extent of his crimes, and the lasting impact his victims' courage had on bringing a monster to justice. Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_M._Heidnik. https://crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/weird/heidnik/. https://law.justia.com/cases/pennsylvania/supreme-court/1991/526-pa-458-1.html. Interview with Gary Heidnik Clip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhBLYDHRCSQ (starts at 13:30) https://www.aetv.com/articles/gary-heidnik. Monster Preacher Documentary: Oxygen True Crime https://www.truecrimeedition.com/post/gary-heidnik. https://theywillkillyou.com/profile/gary-m-heidnik. https://thecinemaholic.com/gary-heidnik-survivors/. TV Show: The Killer Next Door – Gary Heidnik: House of Horrors https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milgram_experiment. Photo Credits: https://allthatsinteresting.com/gary-heidnik. https://crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/weird/heidnik/. https://www.truecrimeedition.com/post/gary-heidnik. https://theywillkillyou.com/profile/gary-m-heidnik. https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h1/heidnik-gary-photos.htm. https://discover.hubpages.com/politics/Serial-Killer-Gary-Heidnik-Inspiration-for-Movie-Silence-of-the-Lambs. https://medium.com/@lisariggio1994/gary-heidnik-and-the-6-women-in-the-cellar-23d87e450596. https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/gary-heidnik-attorney-house-of-horrors-buffalo-bill-true-crime-doc. Produced by: Raymond Malley

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Behind every headline is a human heart that kept beating. Join sisters Kathryn and Meg as we look past the yellow tape to find the stories of those who survived the unimaginable. Based in Texas, where the grit is as real as the heat, we explore the bravery of victims turned victors. This isn't just a podcast about what happened; it's about how they fought back and what it takes to heal.

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  • Creator
    Kathryn Malley and Meg Irwin
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kathryn Malley and Meg Irwin
  • Show Website
    The Vibes Were Off

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