EP 184: Strange Vehicles of Crime

Episode Summary

Buckle up, because this week we’re throwing the rulebook out the window and hitting the gas on a hilarious journey into the world of petty crimes. Trevin opens the episode with a heartfelt reflection on the strange emptiness he’s been feeling since the election, leading to a...

No murders, just bad decisions.

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What This Episode Covers

• Buckle up, because this week we’re throwing the rulebook out the window and hitting the gas on a hilarious journey into the world of petty crimes.
• Trevin opens the episode with a heartfelt reflection on the strange emptiness he’s been feeling since the election, leading to a recommendation for the documentary Join or Die.
• In his quest for community, he also has some exciting news to share—Live, Laugh, Larceny has two new team members! A-Line and Jess are bringing fresh creativity to the show, with stunning designs and video editing that’l
• Amanda kicks off the crime-themed fun with a dreadful dilemma that dives back into the chaos of the school pickup line.
• This time, a mysterious man appears, handing out unsolicited directions and maybe even trying to land a date.
• One thing is certain: nobody asked for his help.

Why Listen?

If you like true crime but think most true crime got a little too murdery, this episode brings petty crimes, dumb criminals, and dramatic storytelling without the heavy stuff.

Original Episode Description

Buckle up, because this week we’re throwing the rulebook out the window and hitting the gas on a hilarious journey into the world of petty crimes. Trevin opens the episode with a heartfelt reflection on the strange emptiness he’s been feeling since the election, leading to a recommendation for the documentary Join or Die. In his quest for community, he also has some exciting news to share—Live, Laugh, Larceny has two new team members! A-Line and Jess are bringing fresh creativity to the show, with stunning designs and video editing that’ll take things to the next level.

Amanda kicks off the crime-themed fun with a dreadful dilemma that dives back into the chaos of the school pickup line. This time, a mysterious man appears, handing out unsolicited directions and maybe even trying to land a date. One thing is certain: nobody asked for his help. Later, during Killer Facts, Amanda revisits her beloved Ripley’s Believe It or Not to share the bizarre tale of a hamster testing space tourism, while Trevin answers the burning question: “Have Brussels sprouts really gotten tastier?”

When it’s time for stories, things take a strange turn. Trevin’s tale features a futuristic Arizona traffic stop that feels like something straight out of Black Mirror. Meanwhile, Amanda introduces us to Jack, a wannabe hockey player whose dreams are dashed by his lack of skills and a drinking problem that leads to an unforgettable (and illegal) adventure.

What ties these two stories together is their shared theme of strange vehicles. Whether it’s an encounter with cutting-edge technology during a traffic stop or a misguided attempt to fulfill hockey dreams on wheels, these petty criminals prove that the road to crime is anything but ordinary. Tune in to find out how these hilarious missteps unfold!

Today's Stories:

Into The Black Mirror

Danger: On ice!

(Discussions Include: Finding Community, Robert Putnam, Bowling Alone, After School, Parenting Problems, Mansplaining, Better Homes and Gardens, Ripley’s, Hamster, Autonomous, Waymo Car, Self-driving, Cruise, Quebec, Canada, Phoenix, Hockey, Skating, Technology, Drinking and Driving, Ride App)

Take a break from the heavy and get petty.