The Tangent Files

Sidney and Laila

The podcast where every story takes us somewhere unexpected. Each week, we'll be doing a deep dive into an insane but true story, and going on a whole lot of tangents along the way! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @tangentfiles

  1. 1d ago

    33: A Sticky Situation!

    Welcome! This week Sidney tells us about some peeps with sticky fingers - both literally and figuratively. It's the great maple syrup heist! When millions of dollars of maple syrup where stolen from the Canadian reserve, there were no shortage of suspects. But how did they do it, and how could the police narrow it down to the true culprits? Hear all about it on this week's episode of the tangent files!

    44 min

  2. May 27

    32: Butt Doctor!

    This Week we are talking about a shady Butt Doctor... To ask Laila & Sidney a question on a future episode, fill out our question form here! For behind the scenes footage and announcements, follow us on Instagram and TikTok, @tangentfiles Laila's sources this week were CBS Miami reporting on the Oneal Ron Morris investigation and sentencing The Washington Post coverage of the manslaughter case FDA public warnings regarding illegal silicone injections and cosmetic fillers Florida local-news reporting and public court records related to Shatarka Nuby Let’s go to court! The toxic tush doctor episode 7  Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    57 min

  3. May 19

    31: The Dodgers Defense

    This week Sidney tells us about a murder, a baseball game, and a hit TV show!

    1 hr

  4. May 12

    30: A Girl Boss

    This week Laila will do a deep dive into Griselda Blanco, the queen of Cocaine To ask Laila & Sidney a question on a future episode, fill out our question form here! For behind the scenes footage and announcements, follow us on Instagram and TikTok, @tangentfiles Laila's sources this week were Doc : Griselda : The GodMother Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    51 min

  5. May 5

    29: A Beary Brave Soldier

    Corporal Wojtek was not your typical soldier, but he sure was BEARy brave! This week Sidney tells about the bear that joined the Polish army during WWII, and all the antics he got into along the way. ! To ask Laila & Sidney a question on a future episode, fill out our question form here! For behind the scenes footage and announcements, follow us on Instagram and TikTok, @tangentfiles Sidney's sources this week were The documentary "Wojtek: The Bear That Went to War""How WOjtek the Bear Became a World War II Hero" by Savannah CoxThe Bear Who Became A Cigarette-Smoking, Beer Drinking, World War II Hero" by Olivia Waxman for the Times Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Deep Dive, Stories, Bear, WWII, Wojtek the Bear, War Bear, Bear Soldier, Funny Story, Crazy Story

    44 min

  6. Apr 28

    28: A Chess Scandal

    This week Laila will yap about a real Heated chess rivalry... with a very shocking cheating rumor To ask Laila & Sidney a question on a future episode, fill out our question form here! For behind the scenes footage and announcements, follow us on Instagram and TikTok, @tangentfiles Laila's sources this week were Untold: Chess Mates on NetflixMusic: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    1h 12m

  7. Apr 21

    27: Shady Chardonnay

    Rudy Kurniawan was a wine prodigy. At just 24 years old, he had an insane palette, an unmatched memory for wine profiles, and a kindness that stood out in an industry of douchebags. But was Rudy too good to be true? Find out on this episode of the Tangent Files! To ask Laila & Sidney a question on a future episode, fill out our question form here! For behind the scenes footage and announcements, follow us on Instagram and TikTok, @tangentfiles Sidney's sources this week were The documentary "Sour Grapes"The documentary "The Greatest Wine Forger - Rudy Kurniawan"The article "The Contentious Comeback of Wine Forger Rudy Kurniawan" Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Deep Dive, Stories, Wine, Scam, Scammer, True Crime, Rudy Kurniawan

    1h 16m

  8. Apr 14

    26: Seaworld Sucks!

    On todays episode, Laila Dives deep into how much Seaworld sucks, and her love for some very beautiful creatures! To ask Laila & Sidney a question on a future episode, fill out our question form here! For behind the scenes footage and announcements, follow us on Instagram and TikTok, @tangentfiles Laila's sources this week were Blackfish DocumentaryMusic: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    1h 16m
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The podcast where every story takes us somewhere unexpected. Each week, we'll be doing a deep dive into an insane but true story, and going on a whole lot of tangents along the way! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @tangentfiles

Information

  • Creator
    Sidney and Laila
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Sidney and Laila
  • Show Website
    The Tangent Files