This week Deklan tells us about a Hungarian serial killer. Béla Kiss operated for years under the radar, storing several bodies in large metal drums. The bodies were eventually discovered but by then Kiss had left the area. It is believed he had at least 23 victims but it’s possible there were more. Jane tells us about a missing person case that fo…

Join Isabel and author, Anne Abel for a trip down memory lane - with memories ranging from Anne's adventure in Australia following a world-famous musician to her reluctance to get a dog for her kids and how she found her way to a naughty dog named Milo. In this entertaining and eye-opening interview, Anne holds nothing back. She's honest, authentic…

This week Jane tells us about the serial killer who nicknamed himself. Dennis Rader, AKA BTK, was upset by not getting attention in the media so he started sending letters to the media and police bragging about his crimes. Thankfully, it led to his undoing and arrest. Deklan tells us about a strange tragedy in London. Meux & Co's Horse Shoe Brewery…

This week Jane tells us about the murder of Jolee Callan. She was lured on a hike by her ex-boyfriend, Loren Bunner. The two went to a nearby state park, where Bunner killed Jolee and then called 911 to report the crime. He attempted to get easy treatment for the conviction by applying for youthful offender status but it didn’t work and he was sent…

Join Isabel for an insightful conversation with Christy Chand, the visionary behind Spex Eyewear. Spex Eyewear is an online eyewear retailer that offers high-quality glasses and sunglasses and donates 10% of each sale to animal welfare. In this episode, Isabel and Christy delve into the inspiration behind Spex' unique eyewear, which is not just abo…

This week Deklan tells us about a cold case that took some interesting turns. Nicole van den Hurk was killed in 1995 in the Netherlands. Her stepbrother confessed to the murder in 2011 but later explained that his confession was false and done in an effort to exhume her body for DNA evidence. It proved to be a good tactic as it led to the arrest an…

Join Isabel and second-time guest, Tim Link, for a conversation about animal communication, how it can help pet parents, and how to protect oneself from charlatans claiming they can "read" pets. In this episode, Tim gets candid about animal communication as a skill and offers resources for those who want to engage an animal communicator as well as …

This week Deklan tells us about serial killer and reputable liar, Larry Hall. Hall liked to confess to crimes but he was also a known liar so it was difficult to confirm his confessions. Police took an interesting tactic by enlisting another inmate to get confirmation of the details of the murders Hall was suspected of. Hall’s story was made into a…

Join me and my guest, Johnna Devereaux of Bow Wow Labs, for a paw-sitively informative episode on all things dog chewing. Discover why your furry friend has such a strong urge to chew and learn the difference between appropriate and inappropriate chewing behaviors. We'll also dive into practical tips to prevent choking hazards and keep your dog's c…

This week Jane tells us about serial killer, Robert Garrow. While under arrest for one murder, police believed he was responsible for more and questioned him repeatedly. Garrow ended up telling his attorneys the details that police were looking for but they kept it secret, leading to many disputes about the legal ethics of attorney client privilege…

Join Isabel and Hayley Wiliams of Cat Therapy as she shares her expertise on creating the ultimate cat wall. Learn how to design a safe, stimulating, and aesthetically pleasing space for your feline friend. Discover the importance of stability, texture, traffic flow, and pathways to ensure your cat has a happy and healthy climbing experience. Cat T…

This week Deklan tells us about Otto Warmbier and his overseas travels. He was suddenly arrested in North Korea, accused of stealing a propaganda poster from a hotel. He was convicted and sentenced to a hard labor camp. Shortly after entering the camp he fell suddenly and inexplicably ill that eventually led to his death. Jane tells us about severa…

This week Deklan tells us about the murder conviction of a teenager, Cyntoia Brown. Even though she was young at the time of the crime she was sentenced to life in prison as an adult. Years later the circumstances of her crime became public knowledge and everyone was outraged allowing her sentence to be commuted to just 15 years. Jane tells us abou…

In this episode, Hannah Alsup, CPDT-KA of 3DogPet, a North Dallas-based pet care company, offers insights into the world of dog training. With over two decades of experience providing dog walking, pet sitting, and training services, 3DogPet has become a trusted name in the pet care industry. As the daughter of the company's founder, Hannah shares h…

This week Jane tells us about the kidnapping of 14 yo Abby Hernandez. When Nate Kibby offered her a ride home she was thankful until it got ugly. Kibby held Abby for many months until just letting her go. She survived and got him prosecuted for his horrific crimes. Deklan tells us about the Somerton Man in Australia. A man without identification wh…

This week Jane tells us about the origins of the torture technique, the Glasgow Smile. We also discuss a few of the classic cases of people given the Glasgow Smile. Deklan tells us about a potential UFO sighting at Maury Island in Washington. Fred Crisman and Harold Dahl saw something strange in the sky dropping items into the water and into their …

In this episode, Isabel sits down with Tricia Montgomery, the inspiring founder of Moose's March. Fueled by the loss of her beloved dog, Moose, Tricia established this organization to shed light on pet cancer. Together, they delve into the heartbreaking reality of pet cancer, discussing early detection, prevention, and the resources available to pe…

This week Deklan tells us about when railway workers in Kenya were sudden victims of an unusual source of repeated attacks. In the dark of the night, people were getting dragged away from camps and eaten by lions. The behavior was not common and it was surprising to say the least. Jane tells us about an animal attack as well but her story is about …

This week Jane tells us about John “Jack” Kalhauser and his many victims. When he was arrested he had a picture of a mystery woman in his possession. He refused to tell police who the woman was. It took many years to determine it was Brenda Gerow. She had lost contact with her family many years before and she had unfortunately been murdered with he…

This week Jane tells us about a Brazilian serial killer, Pedro Rodrigues Filho. His victims were specifically criminals and his life inspired the Dexter book and TV series. His victim count could be over 100. Deklan tells us about the Tham Luang cave rescue in 2018. A Thailand football/soccer team consisting of 12 children and their assistant coach…

This week Deklan tells us about the long time captor, Ariel Castro. He kidnapped three different girls/women in Cleveland, Ohio. He kept them captive in his home for many years and did terrible things to them during that time. A miracle happened one day and they were able to escape and Castro was arrested. Jane tells us about a UFO sighting in 1958…

This week Deklan tells us about several unsolved murders from 1946. In a region known as Texarkana 4 people were killed and others were injured. Some of the scenes were staged but no suspects were ever arrested and the cases have never been solved. Jane tells us about an ancient city in the current area of Pakistan. Once a thriving city, Monhenjo d…

This week Jane tells us about confessed double murderer, Colin Howell. He killed his wife and the husband of his mistress. He got away with the murder for almost 20 years. After having a few bad mishaps in his life he felt like God was punishing him so he confessed to the murders. Deklan tells us about an ancient mummy found in the Ötztal Alps. He …

Are you ready to get woo-woo? Are you into groundbreaking science? If you answered yes to both, you'll want to tune in for this episode of Covered in Pet Hair in which Isabel interviews Tom Paladino, Scalar Light Healer and Expert. While quantum physics may seem a world away from pet parenting, it may not be. Watch or listen along and learn how the…

It’s our 100th episode friends!!! For a very special 100th episode we are discussing the Unabomber, Ted Kaczynski. We cover the brutal and bizarre and there is plenty of both with this story. By popular demand we have our podcast branded cocktail, the Brutal Berry Twist. Want to contact us, find us on: Email: thebrutalandbizarre@gmail.com Instagram…

This week Deklan tells us about a grisly unsolved murder from 1981. The case is unsolved with very few suspects. The Sharp family and friends lost 4 people that night for unknown reasons. Although some DNA evidence has been discovered, the perpetrator or perpetrators have not been identified. Jane tells us about another unsolved missing person feat…

Join Isabel and Basel "Vasili" Nassar of Dog Boss and Cat Boss brands to discuss the evolution of the Boss Nation Brands of pet lifestyle products. From premium pet food to supplementation and tactical gear, Basel and his team are solving pet parents' problems and providing the utmost value to their pets. In this episode, we get to know Basel's jou…

This week Jane tells us about the serial killer known as “The Torso Killer” or “Times Square Ripper.” His real name was Richard Cottingham and he committed several murders in New York and New Jersey. He was caught in 1980 but denied responsibility until 2009. In the early 2000s he started being interviewed by an investigator who was able to link hi…

This week Deklan tells us about Walter Jackson Freeman II, a physician who was inspired by another doctor who performed a breakthrough procedure known as a leucotomy. A surgical procedure that removed part of the frontal lobe. Freeman decided he would modify the procedure so that it was no longer surgical and he created the extremely brutal prefron…

This week Jane tells us about a young woman in love, Jennifer Pan. Her strict parents controlled most aspects of her life but denying her true love was the straw that broke her back. She arranged for her parents to be murdered but only her mother was killed in a fake home invasion. Deklan tells us about an interesting school experiment that teacher…

This week Jane tells us about a serial killer from Missouri in the 1980s, Robert Berdella. He was inspired by a movie he watched as a teenager. He held his victims captive, tortured them and kept detailed notes about it. His final victim escaped and led to Berdella’s arrest. Deklan tells us about real life zombies not the dramatic TV and film versi…

This week, Deklan tells us about Armin Maiwes. He lived in Germany and placed a strange and unique online ad. He was looking for someone willing to let him cannibalize them. Bernd Brandes answered the ad but the encounter didn’t go exactly as each had planned. Jane tells us about a man who called in to a radio show telling a weird tale. He said his…

Celebrity Dog Trainer, Chrissy Joy, has a background in acting and performing, which makes her the perfect dog trainer for set work and on-camera performances. In this episode, Chrissy shares how her passion for entertainment and television blends her love of dogs with her career as a trick dog trainer. You won't want to miss Chrissy's background s…

This week Deklan tells us about Mark Middleton who worked for and knew several influential people. His death was very strange and led to some conspiracy chat with the death was ruled a suicide. Jane tells us about an unusual method for a bank heist and an even stranger get away vehicle. Anthony Curcio set up the heist with distractions and used an …

This week Jane tells us about Cari Farver who it appeared was stalking and harassing several people Liz Golyar, Dave Kroupa, and Amy Flora. For several years the harassment went on but law enforcement realized that Cari was likely dead and someone was impersonating her, one of the supposed victims. Deklan tells us about mysterious objects seen in t…

In this episode, Isabel and Elizabeth Menegon, Founder of the Hands2Paws App, chat about what factors families should consider before choosing a dog breed. They discuss how little planning often goes into a family's efforts to get a new dog. Liz shares that, often, families do more research for an upcoming vacation than they do when getting a famil…

This week Deklan tells us about teenage killer, Craig Price, who was also known as the Warwick Slasher. He accrued enough victims to be labeled a serial killer and also turned out to be the youngest serial killer. Jane tells us about a mysterious strange “rain” in Oakville, Washington. The droplets falling from the sky weren’t ordinary drops of wat…

Join Isabel and Daniella Morgan Pascualvaca, Chief of Staff of Mella Pet Products, for a conversation about the many ways Mella Pet Products helps veterinarians and pet parents learn about their pets' health. The epitome of fear-free pet care, Mella creates non-invasive diagnostic tools that allow humans to evaluate pets without crossing lines with…

This week Deklan tells us about the tragic bombing of the federal building in Oklahoma City. Timothy McVeigh was displeased with the government and decided to take his hatred out on innocent people by driving a truck bomb in front of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Jane tells us about the sudden disappearance of Sherri Papini, causing fear i…

For this very special bonus episode we welcome Leslie and Stephen Shaw. They wrote a very intriguing book about UFOs, aliens and strange occurrences. We talk to them about their book, “Who They Are and What They’re Up To”, as well as some strange things that happened to Stephen and his family over the years. Leslie Shaw was a journalist for 18 year…

This week Jane tells us about a spring break gone bad with the case of Britnee Drexel. Britnee disappeared in 2009 and the case went cold for several years. A false report led investigators to believe they solved the case until phone tracking technology proved the case needed to be further investigated to find the real perpetrator, Raymond Moody. D…

This week Deklan tells us about the serial kidnapper and murderer, Gary Heidnik, who inspired the movie character, Buffalo Bill. He kept multiple victims in his basement but made a strange mistake that allowed one to escape leading to his arrest. Jane tells us about some mysterious things that happen in an eastern Oregon forest. Malheur National Fo…

This week Deklan tells us about Susan Smith who was an FBI informant for agent, Mark Putnam. The two started having an affair which led to Susan getting pregnant. Mark didn’t want any interruption to his life and took Susan’s life which led to his conviction for manslaughter. Jane tells us about a bizarre illness that began in Europe in 1916 but li…

In this episode, Isabel shares a drink and a chat with Gordon Templeton and Andrew Churley, the guys behind Optimus Gear, makers of a revolutionary dog car harness that is currently the only crash-rated car harness on the market. Born from an incident with Gordon's pup, Nala, the idea for the Defender Harness evolved over seven years. Together, Gor…

This week Jane tells us about the unfortunate friendship between Cynthia “Cee Cee” Hoffman and Denali Brehmer. Tyler Schilmiller posed as a millionaire and convinced Brehmer to commit horrifying acts of violence and murder with one of the victims being her supposed best friend, Cee Cee Hoffman. Deklan tells us about photographer, Robert Le Serrec, …

This week we have fun with some special guests, our friends Amanda and Dayvid from the Won Nothing Podcast and Down The Rabbit Hole. Deklan tells us about the murder of Pamela Annarino in Ohio. Pamela and Phillip Elmore met when he was incarcerated and she worked for the jail. After dating for a while she broke off the relationship with Phillip. He…

In today's episode, Isabel interviews Rob Kovler, CEO of Therapetixx. Therapetixx is a brand of plant-based pet products that offer therapies for common pet ailments. In the episode, Isabel asks Rob to identify key differences in the way in which conventional veterinary medicine approaches pet-related health conditions and how a holistic approach m…

This week Jane tells us about a cold case that took 4 decades to partially solve. Dean and Tina Clouse were found murdered in 1981 but they weren’t identified for 40 years. Investigators didn’t know that they also needed to be looking for their missing child, Holly Marie. She was eventually found safe and sound but more answers are needed to what h…

This week Jane tells us about notorious serial killer Ted Bundy. He took women across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Colorado, Utah, and Florida for years. He did terrible things to them and got away with it until his luck ran out. After a prison escape, he ran to Florida where the death penalty would be the end of him. Deklan tells us the little known…

Join Isabel and inventor, Kirsten Brand, to discuss how Kirsten was inspired to invent noise-canceling headphones for dogs. Raising a noise-phobic dog is no easy feat and Emma, Kirsten's beloved dog, showed many of the typical signs of noise phobia and noise-induced anxiety during storms and fireworks. Wanting to come up with a solution for a probl…