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Before Halloween came Devil’s Night—a Detroit tradition that began with pranks, eggs, soap, and toilet paper before evolving into something far more terrifying. By the 1980s, October 30 had become synonymous with arson, abandoned buildings, sirens, and fear. During the three-day Halloween period of 1984, Detroit recorded an astonishing 810 fires. But this isn't only the story of a city burning. It's the story of how Devil's Night grew from old Mischief Night folklore into an urban legend built around very real destruction—and how tens of thousands of Detroit residents eventually fought back, reclaiming their neighborhoods through Angels' Night. On this episode of F-Bomb Friday, we uncover the history, folklore, fear, fire, and remarkable community response behind Detroit's infamous Devil's Night. Because the Devil didn't take Detroit. And angels didn't save it. People did. #DevilsNight #Detroit #DetroitHistory #MichiganHistory #FBombFriday Recorded, edited & produced by Tracy Preston, featuring Todd Preston Researched & written by Todd Preston  Original music created exclusively for F-Bomb by Tracy Preston Original artwork by Todd Preston Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Urban Community Intervention to Prevent Halloween Arson—Detroit, Michigan, 1985–1996.” Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, vol. 46, no. 14, 11 Apr. 1997, pp. 299–304. CDC/MMWR source. Detroit Historical Society. “Haunted History: Devil’s Night.” Detroit Historical Society, 29 Oct. 2021. Detroit Historical Society source. Deutsch, James. “What Did You Do on Mischief Night? Uh, Nothing...” Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, 27 Oct. 2017. Smithsonian Folklife source. Fabry, Merrill. “A Brief History of ‘Mischief Night.’” TIME, 30 Oct. 2015. TIME source. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

Halloween gets weird on Round Robin! Tracy, Christine and Nina uncover bizarre old-school Halloween dating rituals, terrifying turnip jack-o'-lanterns, the strange history behind trick-or-treating.  Tracy also honors Halloween historian Ruth Edna Kelley as Woman of the Week and recommends Peacock's new Friday the 13th prequel series Crystal Lake. Grab the candy, turn down the lights, and prepare for Halloween history, laughs and a few seriously strange discoveries. #RoundRobinPodcast #Halloween #HalloweenHistory #CrystalLake #SpookySeason Written, recorded, edited & produced by Tracy Preston, featuring Christine & Nina Mulligan Theme song created exclusively for Round Robin by Tracy Preston Original artwork by Todd Preston Halloween Themed Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/music/tracks/monument-music/midnight-creeping License code: Y8SB9DQAW3E7DBS2 https://uppbeat.io/music/tracks/monument-music/mysteria License code: SQCCBWYJWFGHQNPZ https://uppbeat.io/music/tracks/el-depravo/the-breath-of-night License code: UU2DPD0NS9EK94MM https://uppbeat.io/music/tracks/kevin-macleod/darkest-child License code: VE8WCO707IYUWTOY https://uppbeat.io/music/tracks/monument-music/dark-candy License code: POV9TXU1POQEJIFN https://uppbeat.io/music/tracks/monument-music/whisper-of-ghost License code: UCZ1FFZT6A6ID8UM Sources: Andersen, Marc Malmdorf, et al. “Playing With Fear: A Field Study in Recreational Horror.” Psychological Science, vol. 31, no. 12, 2020, pp. 1497–1510. Association for Psychological Science, doi:10.1177/0956797620972116. Kelley, Ruth Edna. The Book of Hallowe’en. Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Co., 1919. Project Gutenberg, 21 Feb. 2007. NBCUniversal. “Friday the 13th Prequel Series ‘Crystal Lake’ Premieres October 15 on Peacock.” NBCUniversal Media, 5 Oct. 2026. Peacock. “Meet the Full Crystal Lake Cast Led by Linda Cardellini: Bios & Photos.” Peacock, 18 Sept. 2026. Tensley, Brandon. “The Celtic Origins of Trick-or-Treating.” Smithsonian Magazine, Smithsonian Institution, 2024. Thomas, Heather. “The Origins of Halloween Traditions.” Headlines & Heroes, Library of Congress, 26 Oct. 2021.

On Halloween night in 2019, Willie Lawrence Wilborn was standing inside a Detroit gas station when a gunman wearing a clown mask approached and fatally shot him. But the story didn't begin that night. Two years earlier, Wilborn had been charged in the murder of his pregnant girlfriend, LaDiamond Myers, a 24-year-old mother of four. Those charges were dismissed after a judge determined prosecutors had presented insufficient evidence to proceed to trial. Written,recorded, edited & produced by Tracy Preston, featuring Christine Mulligan Original music created exclusively for Malice in the Mitten by Tracy Preston Original artwork by Todd Preston Sources: Baskerville, Aaron. “Accused Murderer Speaks after Release from Jail.” WXYZ-TV, 2017. Source . FOX 2 Detroit. “Suspect Accused of Killing Man While Wearing Clown Mask Arrested.” FOX 2 Detroit, 12 Nov. 2019. Source . Ley, Shawn, and Derick Hutchinson. “Charges Dismissed against Man Accused of Killing Pregnant Mother in Detroit.” ClickOnDetroit, 28 July 2017. Source . Ley, Shawn, and Derick Hutchinson. “Sources: Man Accused of Beating Girlfriend to Death in Front of Young Kids Killed by Detroit Gunman in Clown Mask.” ClickOnDetroit, 6 Nov. 2019. Source . Ley, Shawn, and Derick Hutchinson. “Suspected Clown Mask Gunman Charged in Fatal Halloween Shooting at Detroit Gas Station.” ClickOnDetroit, 12 Nov. 2019. Source . Wayne County Prosecutor's Office. “Detroit Man Charged in Braille Street Homicide.” Wayne County, Michigan, 2017. Source .

Deep in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, stands a Victorian mansion that once became a twenty-bed community hospital—and later one of Mid-Michigan's most enduring paranormal legends. Harriet Chapman Hospital opened in 1918, founded by nurse Harriet Chapman alongside physicians Charles Stimson and Francis R. Blanchard. Less than a year later, tragedy struck when Dr. Blanchard stepped through an open elevator doorway and fell approximately twelve feet into the basement. He survived only minutes. For decades afterward, the building remained a place of birth, illness, healing, loss, and eventually abandonment as a hospital. But when the patients and nurses left, the stories didn't. This F-Bomb Friday, we travel to Eaton Rapids and step inside the documented history, tragedy, folklore, and alleged hauntings of Stimson Hospital. Please consider donating to help continue the preservation of the Stimson Hospital – anything is greatly appreciated.  To donate – click on of the links below:  Thank you and much love! https://cash.app/$Sturgilchristoj https://venmo.com/u/Christopher-Sutrgill-8 Pay Pal – [email protected] #FBombFriday #StimsonHospital #HauntedMichigan #MichiganFolklore #MichiganParanormal Written, recorded, edited & produced by Tracy Preston Original music created exclusively for F-Bomb by Tracy Preston Original artwork by Todd Preston Sources: Alter, Don. “Stimson Hospital, Eaton Rapids, Michigan.” Into the Shadows: Macomb Paranormal Investigations, season 4, episode 6, 11 Sept. 2026, RSS.com. Associated Press. “Former Michigan Hospital to Become Bed and Breakfast.” Journal Record, 28 Dec. 2017. Eaton Rapids Medical Center. “About ERMC.” Eaton Rapids Medical Center. The Ingham County News. “Eaton Rapids Community Hospital.” 27 June 1957. Capital Area District Libraries, Local History Online. Malewski, Deb. “‘Haunted’ Hospital to Be Featured on Reality TV.” The County Journal, 29 Nov. 2019. Michigan State Medical Society. Medical History of Michigan. Vol. 2, Bruce Publishing Company, 1930. Library of Congress. Passick, Justin. “Stimson Hospital Hosts Parafest Event and More as Owners Renovate.” The County Journal, 10 Sept. 2026. Robinson, John. “A Quick Look Around the Old Chapman-Stimson Hospital, Eaton Rapids.” 99.1 WFMK, 22 Apr. 2025. Robinson, John. “Haunted Michigan: The Old Stimson Hospital, Eaton Rapids.” 99.1 WFMK, 5 Sept. 2017. “Stimson Hospital.” Haunted Places. Submitted by Devon H. “The Spirits Still Within Stimson Hospital, Part Two.” The Grave Talks: Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural, 2 Sept. 2025, Audioboom.

A black bear walks into an Alaska shopping mall, steals a peach, poops in the hallway, and leaves. Beavers in Poland destroy a sign warning people about… beavers. And a frightened monkey turns a Spirit Halloween store into its own personal jungle gym. You seriously cannot make this shit up. Because on Round Robin, sometimes we start with a bear taking a shit in a shopping mall...and somehow end up learning something. #JoanBeauchampProcter #WomanOfTheWeek #WomenInScience #AnimalLovers #RoundRobinPodcast Written, recorded, edited & produced by Tracy Preston Original music created exclusively for Round Robin by Tracy Preston Original artwork by Todd Preston  Sources: DeLatte, Tracy. “Spooked Monkey at Spirit Halloween Swings from Rafters.” FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth, 29 Oct. 2025. https://www.fox4news.com/news/monkey-spirit-halloween. Lee, Hannah, and Lauren Maxwell. “VIDEO: Black Bear Goes into JBER Shopping Mall, Steals Some Fruit, Leaves Some Scat.” Alaska’s News Source, 7 July 2026. https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2026/07/07/video-black-bear-goes-into-jber-shopping-mall-steals-some-fruit-leaves-some-scat/. Ledford, Heidi. “Big Dogs Age Faster than Little Ones—Rogue ‘Jumping Genes’ Might Be to Blame.” Nature, 8 Oct. 2026. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-03199-5. Mariner, Blaise L., et al. “Epigenetic Aging and Transposon Dysregulation Reflect Size-Related Lifespan Compression in Dogs.” Science, 8 Oct. 2026. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aeb2986. National Park Service. “Acadia’s North American Beaver: The Ultimate Keystone Species.” National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. https://www.nps.gov/articles/north-american-beaver-acadia.htm.  National Park Service. “Bear Safety: Storing Food.” National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. https://www.nps.gov/articles/bearsafetyfood.htm.  Schneider, Lauren. “Jonathan the Tortoise Has Lived to 194 Years Old—Now Scientists Think They Know Why.” Live Science, 7 Oct. 2026. https://www.livescience.com/animals/turtles-tortoises/scientists-discover-the-genetic-secrets-that-may-have-helped-jonathan-the-tortoise-live-to-194-years-old. Shaw, Madeline. “Do Animals Experience Schadenfreude?” Live Science, 4 Oct. 2026. https://www.livescience.com/animals/do-animals-experience-schadenfreude. Snyder, Bill. “An Extremely Old Giant Tortoise Named Jonathan May Hold the Secret to a Long, Healthy Life: Study.” Vanderbilt Health News, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 7 Oct. 2026. https://news.vumc.org/2026/10/07/an-extremely-old-giant-tortoise-named-jonathan-may-hold-the-secret-to-a-long-healthy-life-study/. Tilles, Daniel. “Beavers Destroy Sign Warning about Beavers.” Notes from Poland, 8 Oct. 2026. https://notesfrompoland.com/2026/10/08/beavers-destroy-sign-warning-about-beavers/. Zoological Society of London. “53ft Snake Arrives at London Zoo to Celebrate Forgotten Pioneer.” ZSL, 2 July 2026. https://www.zsl.org/news-and-events/news/53ft-snake-arrives-london-zoo-celebrate-forgotten-pioneer. Zoological Society of London. “Happy Birthday, Joan Procter!” ZSL, 4 Aug. 2017. https://www.zsl.org/news-and-events/news/happy-birthday-joan-procter. Zoological Society of London. “Joan Beauchamp Procter.” ZSL Archives. https://zsl.maxarchiveservices.co.uk/sub_people/joan-beauchamp-procter/.  Zoological Society of London. “Reptile Houses New and Old: Commemorating Joan Procter.” ZSL. https://www.zsl.org/news-and-events/feature/reptile-houses-new-and-old-commemorating-joan-procter.  Zoological Society of London. “Reptile House History.” London Zoo. https://www.londonzoo.org/zoo-stories/history-of-london-zoo/reptile-house-history.

In December 1883, William Vanderhoof died after years of unexplained illness in Berrien County, Michigan. His wife, Elizabeth, was accused of poisoning him with arsenic. A jury convicted her of murder. But William's attending physician believed he was suffering from heart disease, and the medical evidence was far from straightforward. In 1888, the Michigan Supreme Court overturned Elizabeth's conviction, criticizing the handling of expert testimony and the jury's instructions. Then, in April 1889, prosecutors abandoned the murder case entirely. #MaliceInTheMitten #MichiganTrueCrime #HistoricalTrueCrime #WilliamVanderhoof #TrueCrimePodcast Written, recorded, edited & Produced by Tracy Preston Original music created exclusively for Malice in the Mitten by Tracy Preston Original artwork by Todd Preston

High above Kalamazoo, Michigan, stands a magnificent Victorian castle built in 1895. But according to decades of paranormal accounts, some of its former residents may never have left. This week on F-Bomb Friday, Tracy Preston explores the fascinating history and chilling legends of Henderson Castle. From Mary Henderson's mysterious missing jewelry and the Lady in White to the tragic legend of a little girl named Christine, the castle holds stories that blur the line between history and haunting. We'll also uncover the real military record behind one alleged spirit, examine paranormal investigations conducted inside the castle, and investigate the mysterious legend of a basement Door to Nowhere. What is documented history? What is folklore? And what remains unexplained? Join us as we explore one of Kalamazoo's most intriguing historic landmarks. #FBombFriday #HendersonCastle #MichiganFolklore #HauntedMichigan #MaliceInTheMitten Recorded, edited & produced by Tracy Preston, featuring Todd Preston Researched and written by Todd Preston Music created exclusively for F-Bomb by Tracy Preston Original music created by Todd Preston Sources: Detroit Rock City Paranormal. “Henderson Castle.” Detroit Rock City Paranormal, 2019, www.detroitrockcityparanormal.com/henderson-castle. GRAVE Paranormal. “Henderson Castle in Kalamazoo, MI.” GRAVE Paranormal, 27 Dec. 2019, graveparanormal.com/henderson-castle-in-kalamazoo-mi/. “Henderson Castle.” Henderson Castle, Henderson Castle Foundation, www.hendersoncastle.com/index.php/castle. “Henderson Castle.” SAH Archipedia, Society of Architectural Historians, sah-archipedia.org/buildings/MI-01-KZ20. “The Haunted History of Kalamazoo’s Henderson Castle.” The Haunted Places, thehauntedplaces.com/haunted-history-kalamazoo-henderson-castle/. “Henderson Castle.” Spookfinder, spookfinder.com/place/henderson-castle. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026. “Henderson-Ames Company.” Kalamazoo Public Library, www.kpl.gov/local-history/kalamazoo-history/business/henderson-ames-company/. “Inside Look at One of the Most Haunted Places in Michigan.” FOX 17 West Michigan, 18 Oct. 2018, www.fox17online.com/2018/10/18/inside-look-at-one-of-the-most-haunted-places-in-michigan. “Kalamazoo’s Henderson Castle Is One of Michigan’s Most Haunted Sites.” FOX 17 West Michigan, 2023, www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/kzoo-bc/kalamazoos-henderson-castle-is-one-michigans-most-haunted-sites. Michigan Volunteers of ’98: A Complete Photographic Record of Michigan’s Part in the Spanish-American War of 1898. 1898. Internet Archive, archive.org. Rzepczynski, Kris. “Henderson Castle.” Kalamazoo Public Library, 21 Feb. 2017, www.kpl.gov/local-history/kalamazoo-history/houses/henderson-castle/. Southern Michigan ParaNormals. “Past Investigations.” The Southern Michigan ParaNormals, WordPress, thesouthernmichiganparanormals.wordpress.com/investigations/. Thomas, Wayne, and Brandon Hoezee, hosts. “Southern Michigan Paranormals Danny Holroyd: Stories of Hauntings in West Michigan Including Henderson Castle.” Grand Rapids Ghost Hunters, WKTV Community Media, 27 Apr. 2023, www.wktvjournal.org/podcast/grand-rapids-ghost-hunters/.

What happens when common sense takes a vacation? This week on Round Robin, Tracy, Christine, and Nina explore some of the most outrageous and extraordinary stories making headlines. From a Disney World guest diving into an attraction's water to two men driving a couch down a public road, we're asking the question everyone seems to be thinking: What the hell is wrong with everybody?! Discover why groups sometimes encourage risky behavior, how the human brain develops extraordinary physical abilities, and what separates reckless decisions from remarkable achievements. Plus, meet Betty Bromage, the 97-year-old wing walker who proves that adventure doesn't have an expiration date. #RoundRobinPodcast #FunnyNews #WeirdNews #HumanBehavior #WomanOfTheWeek Written, recorded, edited & produced by Tracy Preston, featuring Christine & Nina Mulligan Original music created exclusively for Round Robin by Tracy Preston Original artwork by Todd Preston Sources: Tucker, Luke. “Police Stop Men ‘Driving’ Couch Down Busy Charlotte Road.” WBTV, 1 Oct. 2026. Read source. “Disney World Guests Banned after Diving into Epcot Boat Ride Water, Violating Strict Safety Rules.” Entertainment Weekly, Oct. 2026. Read source. Hyem, Caitlin. “Dad Unexpectedly Runs Record-Breaking Mile While Pushing His Daughter in a Pram.” Guinness World Records, 9 Sept. 2026. Read source. “Fastest Mile Pushing a Pram (Male).” Guinness World Records, 2026. Read source. Gross, Katherine. “‘Unicycle Strongman’ Rides Back into Record Book by Squatting over 130 lbs Mid-Peddle.” Guinness World Records, 1 Oct. 2026. Read source. Newman, Vicki. “Brave Betty Becomes Oldest Person to Do the Loop-the-Loop as She Wing Walks at 97.” Guinness World Records, 15 Sept. 2026. Read source. “Oldest Person to Perform a Loop the Loop Wing Walk (Female).” Guinness World Records, 2026. Read source. Gardner, Margo, and Laurence Steinberg. “Peer Influence on Risk Taking, Risk Preference, and Risky Decision Making in Adolescence and Adulthood: An Experimental Study.” Developmental Psychology, vol. 41, no. 4, 2005, pp. 625–635. Research abstract. “Risk-Taking in Social Settings: Group and Peer Effects.” Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, 2014. Research article. “The Role of Social Context in Risky Decision-Making: Presence of Friend and Low Resistance to Peer Influence Increase Risky Decision-Making.” PubMed, 2022. Research abstract.

In 1883, sixty-year-old Michigan farmer John Guild transferred his property to a woman who promised him a home for the remainder of his life. Not long after the deal, he was dead. An examination reportedly revealed arsenic. A neighbor testified about purchasing a product called Rough on Rats. And investigators questioned what happened to Guild's missing money. Korun Larson was convicted of first-degree murder. Her husband, Ole, was acquitted. But the story didn't end with the verdicts. A campaign to secure Korun's pardon would raise further questions about one of Michigan's forgotten nineteenth-century murder cases. Join Tracy Preston and Christine Mulligan as they examine the historical evidence and remember the life of John Guild. #MaliceInTheMitten #MichiganTrueCrime #HistoricalTrueCrime #JohnGuild #TrueCrimePodcast Written, recorded, edited & produced by Tracy Preston, featuring Christine Mulligan Original music created exclusively for Malice in the Mitten by Tracy Preston Original artwork by Todd Preston Sources: “The ‘Rough on Rats’ Murder.” Kalamazoo Gazette, 20 Feb. 1884, p. 1. Reproduced in Murder by Gaslight, 12 July 2014. Read historical newspaper transcription. The Clinton Republican. Historical newspaper issue containing reports of Ole Larson's acquittal and Korun Larson's pardon effort. Clinton County Historical Newspaper Archives. Historical newspaper archive. “Woman's Christian Temperance Union.” Social Welfare History Project, Virginia Commonwealth University. Historical background. “Microfilm & Obituary Request.” Muskegon Area District Library. Newspaper collection information.

Every small town has secrets—but some monsters do not hide in forests, cemeteries, or abandoned buildings. On this episode of F-Bomb Friday, Tracy Preston introduces the UH-vintling, a green-eyed creature born from envy, jealousy, and resentment. Disguised as an ordinary, helpful member of the community, she gathers information, plants suspicion, spreads half-truths, and convinces good people to carry darkness for her. Where the UH-vintling lingers, friendships fracture, families choose sides, and rumors begin to sound like concern. But according to the legend, this monster can be weakened by something she cannot understand: gratitude, shared success, and people who refuse to tear one another down. #FBombFriday #MichiganFolklore #GreenEyedMonster #OriginalFolklore #MaliceInTheMitten Hosted and produced by Tracy Preston, featuring Todd Preston Original music created exclusively for F-Bomb by Tracy Preston Original artwork by Todd Preston

Come aboard—we’re expecting you! This week, Round Robin continues its nostalgic television voyage with a trip aboard The Love Boat. Tracy, Christine, Nina, Angela and Todd revisit Captain Stubing, Julie, Isaac, Doc and Gopher; the unforgettable theme song; the weekly parade of celebrity passengers; and the wonderfully fast-moving romances of the Pacific Princess. Pack your bags, grab a seat by the pool and prepare for a joyful journey back to the days when Saturday night meant The Love Boat followed by Fantasy Island. #TheLoveBoat #ClassicTelevision #TelevisionNostalgia #RoundRobinPodcast #MaliceInTheMitten Hosted and Produced by Tracy Preston, featuring Christine and Nina Mulligan Original music created exclusively for Round Robin by Tracy Preston Original artwork by Todd Preston Sources: Princess Cruises. “Princess Cruises and ‘The Love Boat’ Connection.” Princess Cruises, www.princess.com/news/backgrounders-and-fact-sheets/princess-cruises-and-the-love-boat-connection-2. Accessed 28 July 2026. Saunders, Jeraldine. The Love Boats. Pinnacle Books, 1974. “The Love Boat.” Paramount+, Paramount Global, www.paramountplus.com/shows/the_love_boat/. Accessed 28 July 2026. Winton, Richard. “Jeraldine Saunders, Whose Book Inspired the Hit TV Series ‘The Love Boat,’ Dies.” Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2019.

In this episode of Malice in the Mitten, Tracy and Christine return to 1920s Lansing to investigate the violence hidden behind an ordinary fruit stand, carefully separating verified court history from the mythology surrounding La Cosa Nostra and Michigan’s produce trade. Most importantly, they remember the people nearly erased beneath the legend: John Ciardullo, who lost his life, and the unnamed Mrs. Rosse, who survived a bullet wound while attempting to reclaim control of her future. Because before Lansing’s Fruit War became local folklore—it was someone’s life. #MaliceInTheMitten #REOTown #LansingHistory #MichiganTrueCrime #ForgottenMichigan Hosted and produced by Tracy Preston, featuring Christine Mulligan Story researched and written by Tracy Preston Original music created exclusively for Malice in the Mitten by Tracy Preston Original artwork created by Todd Preston Sources: “Four Held for Bombing Michigan Fruit Company.” The Ingham County News, 23 Feb. 1928. Capital Area District Libraries Local History Online, www.cadl.org/lhonline/ICN1928-02-23.pdf. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026. This contemporary report identifies J. Frank Rosse and the three Jackson defendants, describes the prosecution following the Michigan Fruit Company bombing, and references Rosse’s earlier trial for killing John Ciardullo. “Rosse Family Again Resorts to Violence.” The Ingham County News, 22 Aug. 1929. Capital Area District Libraries Local History Online, www.cadl.org/lhonline/ICN1929-08-22.pdf. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026. This report documents Frank Rosse’s bombing conviction and 10-to-25-year sentence, Mrs. Rosse’s pending divorce, Harry Rosse’s alleged shooting of her, her neck wound, Harry’s flight, and the discovery of his automobile. REO Town. “Wayback Wednesday: For Over a Decade Now, 1147 S. Washington Avenue in REO Town Has Been Home to Saddleback BBQ.” Facebook, REO Town Commercial Association, www.facebook.com/reotown/posts/1342617594716966. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026. This modern local-history account identifies 1147 South Washington Avenue as the location of Frank Rosse’s fruit stand and presents the broader “Fruit War” interpretation, including the alleged roles of the fruit companies and organized-crime associates. Those portions should remain attributed as later historical claims rather than established court findings. REO Town. “Wayback Wednesday: 1147 S. Washington Avenue.” Instagram, REO Town Commercial Association, www.instagram.com/p/DbYU42nxYVK/. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

A lonely stretch of Gratiot Road. A violent rainstorm. And a young woman in a faded yellow raincoat standing motionless on the shoulder. For generations, drivers have shared stories of the Northbound Girl—a mysterious hitchhiker who appears along Gratiot Road when the weather turns dark. Some say she silently accepts a ride before vanishing from the vehicle. Others describe fogged windows, the smell of stagnant water and copper, and a scream that seems to come from another time. Is she the spirit of someone who never made it home? A warning left behind on one of Michigan’s oldest roads? Or is the legend of the Gratiot Road Hitchhiker simply another version of the vanishing-hitchhiker stories told around the world? #GratiotRoad #MichiganLegends #VanishingHitchhiker #MichiganGhostStories #FBombFriday Hosted and produced by Tracy Preston, featuring Todd Preston Researched and written by Todd Preston Original music created exclusively for F-Bomb by Tracy Preston Original artwork by Todd Preston Sound effects from Uppbeat:  Frightend-horror-scream-female-heudek-reverb-delay-3-00-05.mp3 Sources: DeLoye, Logan. “This Is Michigan’s ‘Creepiest’ Legend.” iHeart, 27 Oct. 2022, https://www.iheart.com/content/2022-10-27-this-is-michigans-creepiest-legend/.  University of Detroit Mercy Libraries. “Legend: Knock-Knock Street.” The James T. Callow Computerized Folklore Archive, 12 Apr. 1965, https://libraries.udmercy.edu/archives/special-collections/cfa/index.php?field=keyword&term=GHOST.  University of Detroit Mercy Libraries. “The Legend of Elmwood Cemetary.” The James T. Callow Computerized Folklore Archive, circa 1950, https://libraries.udmercy.edu/archives/special-collections/cfa/index.php?field=keyword&term=GHOST.  “Vanishing Hitchhiker.” Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia, Wikimedia Foundation, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanishing_hitchhiker.  “A Haunting on Gratiot Road: Episode 10.” YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdH7OAEMsDU.  “A Haunting on Gratiot Road: Episode 11.” YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2vrWZAlxKs.  “The Ghost Hitchhiker.” Mostly True Stories, YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeOB21UeD5k.

This week on Round Robin, we are traveling back to one of television’s most unforgettable destinations—the original Fantasy Island. Tracy, Christine and Nina revisit the mysterious Mr. Roarke, the lovable Tattoo, the glamorous guest-star arrivals and the fantasies that rarely unfolded the way anyone expected. We remember the magic of Saturday-night appointment television, explore the hidden life lessons behind the island’s wishes and ask the ultimate question: What fantasy would each of us request if Mr. Roarke invited us aboard the plane?  Pack carefully, choose your fantasy wisely and remember—on Fantasy Island, every wish may come with a lesson. #FantasyIsland #ThePlaneThePlane #ClassicTelevision #TVNostalgia #RoundRobinPodcast #BeCarefulWhatYouWishFor Hosted and produced by Tracy Preston, featuring Christine and Nina Mulligan. Original music created exclusively for Round Robin by Tracy Preston Original artwork by Todd Preston

Christian Longo appeared to have everything—a devoted wife, three beautiful children, faith, and the promise of a successful future. But behind the carefully crafted image was a lifetime of deception, financial fraud, infidelity, and a desperate need to reinvent himself whenever reality caught up. Malice in the Mitten follows Longo's journey from his years living in Michigan through the collapse of his marriage, the murders of his wife MaryJane and their three young children, the international manhunt that ended in Mexico, and the courtroom battle that exposed one of the most chilling family annihilation cases in modern American history. This episode explores the psychology of deception, family annihilators, identity theft, and the devastating consequences of living a life built on lies—while honoring the memories of MaryJane, Zachery, Sadie, and Madison Longo. At Malice in the Mitten, we believe every victim deserves to be remembered with dignity, compassion, and truth. #MaliceInTheMitten #ChristianLongo #MichiganTrueCrime #FamilyAnnihilator #TrueCrimePodcast Hosted and produced by Tracy Preston, featuring Christine Mulligan Researched and written by Tracy Preston Original music created exclusively for Malice in the Mitten by Tracy Preston Original artwork by Todd Preston Sources: Biography.com. Christian Longo Biography. Finkel, Michael. True Story: Murder, Memoir, Mea Culpa. Harper Perennial, 2005. Oregon Judicial Department. State of Oregon v. Christian Michael Longo, Oregon Supreme Court. Oregon Department of Corrections. Christian Michael Longo Offender Information. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Historical case information regarding Christian Longo. Court TV Archives. The Trial of Christian Longo. The New York Times. Contemporary reporting on the Longo investigation and prosecution. The Oregonian. Coverage of the Longo investigation, trial, and sentencing. Associated Press. Contemporary reporting on the Longo murders, arrest in Mexico, and court proceedings. IMDb. True Story (2015) film information.