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. True Crime: The Staircase | Part 3

    3D AGO

    True Crime: The Staircase | Part 3

    We discuss the blowpoke returneth, verdict, and Michael Peterson’s eight-year sentence, followed by an Alford Schmalford plea. This concludes our 13-episode odyssey into the Netflix docuseries.  CW | TW: This episode discusses graphic crime scene details, including blood imagery and strong sexual themes. NSFW. Profanity included. Listener discretion is advised. Email: severedpodcast@gmail.com Website: severedpodcast.com Instagram: @severed_podcast 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 Source Docuseries: The Staircase (2018) | Netflix See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1 hr
  2. True Crime: The Staircase | Part 2

    MAY 11

    True Crime: The Staircase | Part 2

    We resume our deep-dive into the 13-part Netflix docuseries The Staircase. We share insights about Elizabeth Ratliff’s death, Kathleen’s autopsy findings, Michael’s infidelities (redux), and the blowpoke (not a euphemism in this case, just a fireplace poker you can, apparently, blow).  CW | TW: This episode discusses graphic crime scene details, including blood imagery and strong sexual themes. NSFW. Profanity included. Listener discretion is advised. Email: severedpodcast@gmail.com Website: severedpodcast.com Instagram: @severed_podcast 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 Docuseries: The Staircase (2018) | Netflix Article: “Cerebral Hemorrhage” via UTHealth Houston Neurosciences (med.uth.edu) Article: “Diagnosis of Hemorrhagic Stroke in an Exhumed Brain After Three Years of Burial in a Deep Grave” by Bennet Omalu, Jennifer Hammers, Todd Luckasvic via NIH (Journal of Forensic Science; 57(6); pubmed.ncbi.nlm.hig.gov) Article:  “Forensic Autopsy” by Ritesh G. Menezes and Francis N. Monteiro via NIH (Journal of Forensic Science; ncbi.nlm.nih.gov) Peterson Emails: “Strange Than Friction” via Vance Holmes (vanceholmes.com) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 20m
  3. True Crime: The Staircase | Part 1

    MAY 4

    True Crime: The Staircase | Part 1

    We discuss the first two episodes of the 13-part Netflix docuseries, The Staircase. We discuss Michael's and Kathleen Peterson’s relationship, blended family, and Michael’s infidelities that undermine his credibility before his trial for murdering Kathleen. CW | TW: This episode discusses graphic details surrounding Kathleen Peterson’s death and sexual themes. NSFW. Profanity included. Listener discretion is advised.  Email: severedpodcast@gmail.com Website: severedpodcast.com Instagram: @severed_podcast 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 Docuseries: The Staircase (2018) | Netflix Video Recording: Staircase 911 Call | Courtesy of Naomi M Article: “1810 Cedar St.--John Adams Buchanan House” via Preservation Durham (opendurham.org) Article: “A Complete Timeline of The Staircase’s Michael Peterson Murder Case” by Emma Dibdin (Town & Country; townandcountrymag.com) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 28m
  4. Strange Stories: Sword Wielder

    MAY 1 ·  BONUS

    Strange Stories: Sword Wielder

    We discuss the use of deadly (not fatal) force by Lt. Douglas Itjen on the sword-wielding Connor Darpino, in his Wayne, NJ home in February 2025. Darpino threatened to stab officers with two antique swords while he was overdrugged on Xanax.  CW | TW: This episode discusses a purported mental health crisis, rules of deadly (and other use of force directives), and weapons, specifically swords and guns. Profanity likely included. Listener discretion is advised. Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠severedpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠severedpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@severed_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson Logo Art: Drew Hudson Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson Sources News Clip: ⁠Man Armed with Two Swords Shot by Police in New Jersey⁠ (ABC 7 Eyewitness News) Manual: ⁠NJ Use of Force Policy⁠ (⁠nj.gov⁠) Article: ⁠“Alprazolam Tablets”⁠ (Cleveland Clinic; ⁠my.clevelandclinic.org⁠) Article: ⁠“Officials ID Sword-Wielding Man, Wayne Officer Involved in Shooting”⁠ by Michelle Rotuno-Johnson (Wayne Patch News; ⁠patch.com⁠) Article: ⁠“Can Xanax Make You Angry?”⁠ (White Light Behavioral Health; ⁠whitelightbh.com⁠) Article: ⁠“Sword-Carrying N.J. Man Shot By Cop in His Home Plans to Sue Police”⁠ by Anthony G. Attrino (⁠NJ.com⁠) Article: ⁠“Officials Release Bodycam Video from Police Shooting in Wayne”⁠ by Matt Trapani (News 12 New Jersey; ⁠newjersey.news12.com⁠) Article: ⁠“Attorney Investigates Civil Claims About Wayne Police After Shooting of Sword-Wielding Man”⁠ by Manahil Ahmad (⁠NorthJersey.com⁠; republished by Yahoo! News) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    45 min
  5. Strange Stories: Crossbow'd

    MAY 1 ·  BONUS

    Strange Stories: Crossbow'd

    We discuss the brutal and senseless crossbow attack on Katarina Ruk, former co-owner of Birds by Joe 2, in Saddle Brook, NJ. Raymond Carey, from Hasbrouck Heights, was apprehended by an NJ task force at a Dunkin’ in Pine Beach. CW | TW: This episode discusses attempted violence with a crossbow and mentions of a criminal history involving other forms of violence and a restraining order. Listener discretion is advised. Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠severedpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠severedpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@severed_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson Logo Art: Drew Hudson Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson Sources News Clip: ⁠⁠Woman Shot in Face with Crossbow⁠⁠ (NBC 4 New York) Website: ⁠⁠Birds by Joe⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠Birds by Joe 2⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠Saddle Brook Police Department ⁠⁠ Article: ⁠⁠“NJ Pet Store Owner Says Man with Crossbow ‘Just Came in and Shot Me’; Didn’t Say a Word”⁠⁠ by Pat Battle and NBC New York Staff (NBC 4 New York; ⁠⁠nbcnewyork.com⁠⁠) Article: ⁠⁠“Arrest Made After Bird Store Owner Shot in Face with Crossbow in Saddle Brook”⁠⁠ by ABC Staff (ABC7 Eyewitness News; ⁠⁠abc7ny.com⁠⁠) Article: ⁠⁠“Parrot Worth $7K Stolen from Pet Store in Saddle Brook, New Jersey: Police”⁠⁠ by Eyewitness News Staff (ABC 7 Eyewitness News; ⁠⁠abc7ny.com⁠⁠) Article: ⁠⁠“Judge Rules to Detain Bergen Man Accused of ‘Extraordinarily Violent’ Crossbow Attack”⁠⁠ by Kaitlyn Kanzler (⁠⁠NorthJersey.com⁠⁠) Article: ⁠⁠“Hasbrouck Heights Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Crossbow Attack in Saddle Brook”⁠⁠ by Lucas Frau (⁠⁠NorthJersey.com⁠⁠) Article: ⁠⁠“Judge Rules to Detain Bergen Man Accused of ‘Extraordinarily Violent’ Crossbow Attack”⁠⁠ by Kaitlyn Kanzler (⁠⁠Northjersey.com⁠⁠) Article: ⁠⁠“Hasbrouck Heights Man Arrested for Attempted Murder in Saddle Brook Crossbow Incident”⁠⁠ by TAPInto Hasbrouck Heights/Wood-Ridge/Teterboro Staff (TAPInto; ⁠⁠tapinto.net⁠⁠) Article: ⁠⁠“Raymond Carey Arrested In Birds By Joe 2 Crossbow Attack”⁠⁠ by Cecilia Levine (DailyVoice; ⁠⁠dailyvoice.com⁠⁠) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    44 min
  6. Strange Stories: Scuba Robbery

    APR 13 ·  BONUS

    Strange Stories: Scuba Robbery

    We discuss the elusive scuba diver who robbed the Paddlefish Restaurant in Disney Springs, Florida. We timeline the efficient robbery, and discuss possible access and escape points within the entertainment complex.  CW | TW: This episode discusses robbery. Profanity may be included. Listener discretion is advised. Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠severedpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠severedpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@severed_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson Logo Art: Drew Hudson Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson Sources News Clip: Scuba-suited Man Robs Disney Springs Restaurant (WPBF 25 News) Website: Paddlefish | Disney Springs (disneysprings.com) Article: “Disney World Waterfront Restaurant Robbed of $20k by Thief Who Snuck Inside Wearing Scuba Gear” by Angel Saunders (People; people.com) Article: “Man in Scuba Gear Suspected of Robbing Disney Springs Restaurant” by Austin Mullen and Doha Madani (NBC News; nbcnews.com) Article: “Thief in Full Scuba Gear Robs Disney Restaurant, Then Swims Away” by Ashley Fike (Vice; vice.com) Article: “Scuba-clad Man Accused of Robbing Disney Springs Restaurant of Up to $20,000” by Staff (ABC 7 Eyewitness News; abc7.com) Article: “Disney’s ‘Scuba Bandi’ Remains on the Loose–Deputies Still Searching for Clues” by Jake Jordan (WFTV 9; wtv.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    37 min
  7. Strange Stories: Batman Burglary

    APR 6 ·  BONUS

    Strange Stories: Batman Burglary

    We discuss vigilante justice in a Batman onesie, as Cape Coral’s own Kyle Myvett stopped a burglary in progress to secure the arrest of 20-year-old Justin Schimpl. No Batusi involved.  CW | TW: This episode discusses burglary and other criminal charges, and vigilante justice. Profanity may be included. Listener discretion is advised. Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠severedpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠severedpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@severed_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson Logo Art: Drew Hudson Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson Sources News Clip: Florida Man in Batman Pajamas Nabs Burglary Suspect (WPTV News) FB Post / Press Release: Cape Coral Man in Batman Pajamas Helps Catch Burglary Suspect via Cape Coral PD’s Facebook  Article: “Man Wearing Batman Pajamas Leaps from Bed to Detain Burglary Suspect After Being Woken in the Middle of the Night” by Gabrielle Rockson (People; people.com) Article: “Man Wearing Batman Pajamas Nabs Burglary Suspect Before Police Arrive” by WBBH via CNN Newsource (WSAZ 3; wsaz.com) Article: “Man in Batman Oneside Foils Early Morning Burglary, Nabs Suspect, Police Say” by Kyle Melnick (WaPo; washingtonpost.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    27 min
  8. Strange Stories: Ed Gein

    MAR 30 ·  BONUS

    Strange Stories: Ed Gein

    Harry solo hosts to discuss Ed Gein’s childhood, riddled with abuse and religious control that may be linked to his murders and the gruesome dismemberment of Mary Hogan and Bernice Worden.  CW | TW: This episode discusses graphic details concerning Ed Gein’s life that include domestic violence, forms of abuse, murder, and dismemberment. Listener discretion is advised. Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠severedpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠severedpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@severed_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson Logo Art: Drew Hudson Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson Sources News Clip: ‘Monster:’ The Ed Gein Story’ Becomes Massive Hit on Netflix (Inside Edition) Article: “Ed Gein” by Charles Avinger (EBSCO; ebsco.com) Article: “Ed Gein” by Tyler Picotti and Catherine Caruso (Biography; biography.com) Article: “Ed Gein’s Childhood: ‘The Butcher of Plainfield’Fixated on His Domineering Mother” by Francisco Alvarado (A&E; aetv.com) Article: “Did Ed Gein Kill His Brother? All About Henry Gein’s Suspicious Death” by Alex Gurley (A&E; aetv.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    26 min
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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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  • Creator
    Rogue Media Network
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    129
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Rogue Media Network
  • Show Website
    Severed | True Crime Podcast

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