Destroy the Files

In the 31st episode of Destroy the Files, Kate and Brent are back and ready to dominate the world of podcasting in 2023! In this installment, the friends discuss the Bible, touching on some key verses, as well as how the Good Book influences friendship in the modern era. There's some stuff about The Last of Us and something about barbecue sauce? Honestly, I might have dreamt the barbecue sauce part, as I dozed off a couple times. Not because it was boring, I was actually quite entertained. I'm just so tired. Kate and Brent don't let me sleep much. They actually get quite angry if I get more than 2 or 3 hours of sleep. After I post this episode I have to get back to my digging project, so this episode description will have to end here.

To file a grievance, email spicyhambone {a} gmail dirt com. If your tale of woe is compelling enough, I’ll forward it to Brent and Kate.

- Gunther

In the 30th episode of Destroy the Files, Kate and Brent prove that two friends CAN stretch a completely pointless podcast into 30 episodes! It’s also their bi-annual Halloween Special, where they delve into spooky tips for writing a horror novel for National Novel Writing Month in November. Brent mentions some new book purchases, despite never finishing any of the books he already has, including Soft Places by Betty Rocksteady. At some point there seems to be a raccoon loose in Brent’s home, but the case is never solved. Lots and lots of Halloween-related stuff. The Wisconsin versus California debate rages on, and they probably talk about some other things, too. So put on your finest Halloween poncho, and get ready for the time of your life!

To file a grievance, email spicyhambone {a} gmail dirt com. If your tale of woe is compelling enough, I’ll forward it to Brent and Kate.

- Gunther

In this episode, we discuss Horror Conclave, a convention where authors of scary stories and creators of scary films will gather to build connections and take their craft to the next level. Kate's been thinking about flatworms lately, and Brent rambles a while about bears. The episode concludes with a short conversation about... let's call it fashion and never speak of it again.

Kate and Brent want to thank our One Listener (you!) for listening. We look forward to bringing you more pointless banter, trivial information, fake sponsors, sports recaps, and Awesome Guests in the very near future!

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Note: Some horrible things are discussed in this episode when we discuss some true crime. The horrible crimes against real people are not celebrated, but we wanted to be very up-front with our listener that this episode may include some triggering content.

Some pals sent us some correspondence for the Mail Sack, so we talk about Mother Teresa, Christmas plans, and Halloween activities. We also discuss a video on the internet of a kid on a scooter getting pecked by a bird. We talk about Marc Dutroux, Marie Delphine Macarty, and Caligula. We also set sail on a quick jaunt down memory lane to examine some unusual deaths from history. All this and more!

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Welcome to our 20th episode! In this one, Kate and Brent are joined by their super awesome pal Robert Payne Cabeen. Bob has tons of great stories, and we pried a couple out of him - including one about LSD and a shrunken head. Brent gives a recap of the Green Bay Packers win over the Minnesota Vikings. Kate gets into some mind-bending conspiracies… Are John Palisano and Jeff Strand really lizard people? Were the Illuminati responsible for Saved by the Bell? Plus hypothetical celebrity causes of death, and what kind of robot body would Bob get?

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In this episode, Kate and Brent talk about ghost hunting, the royal family, and some science/technology items Brent discovered on the internet while he was searching for something else. What was that something else he was searching for, you ask? Well, I don't see how that's any of your business. Brent also reads some poetry submitted by cherished listeners. Listeners like Nate, Joshua Rainbird, and Lee Murray. Thanks for sending poems to us, chums! Looking forward to more!

Don't forget to support independent authors and publishers! Buy their books, leave reviews, and even read 'em if you want! 

In this scien-TASTIC episode, Kate and Brent talk about getting struck by lightning and the effects such a thing could have on the body. Kate gives Brent a test to see if he’s a psychopath. They talk about Edward Mordake, who inspired a song by Tom Waits. Kate shares a BRAND NEW hot dog recipe and tells a story about her old neighbor Jessica, whose brother was a scamming sociopath… Jessica and her brother engaged in a battle of wits that only ONE could win… and to the victor would go Jessica’s social security check! Brent gets to the shocking truth of whether or not you can remember being in the womb (spoiler: you can’t), and he also tells us about some recent efforts to mess with his close friends and family in odd and pointless ways. Plus lots more!

Later, Kate yells at Brent for talking about ovipositors, even though he was referring to actual biological stuff, not weird sex toys.

In this episode, our dear friend Johnny Worthen joins us for a discussion of stupid things that smart people used to believe, the ATLAS Comet, nuclear testing, how Kate's life is a Tom Waits song, and just a whole bunch of other stuff. Sometimes the conversation gets downright philosophical. Other times we take turns being enraged over Rambo's explosive-tipped arrows. Heck, we even talk about Tiger King a little bit. 

This episode is not appropriate for children or for your work. Unless you work at a super cool place like me.

In this episode, we are just absolutely all over the place. Kate wants a pet pig. Brent recaps the latest episode of The Waters of Castle Creek. Kate and her daughter had a goat friend when they lived in Puerto Rico. The conversation ranges far and wide, and in the end they should probably just have deleted the episode instead of uploading it to the internet.

There is swearing and drinking.

Kate and Brent sit down for a little chat about bees, neighbors, the Martian Hum, and Brent's favorite soap opera, The Waters of Castle Creek. They talk about other stuff, too. It's another episode they should maybe just delete instead of putting online, but nothing matters and we're all just meat-covered skeletons marching toward the yawning grave. 

This episode might not be suitable for work, children, children at work, and so on.

In this episode (which we might as well just delete), Kate and Brent talk about some wonders of the natural world, laws in California and Wisconsin, Kate's crime-filled past, music, a time vortex in Kate's house, and a bunch of other stuff. Gunther swears this time he has uploaded the correct file. We shall see, Gunther. We shall see. 

This episode might not be suitable for work, children, children at work, and so on. 

The REAL episode 4! In this episode Kate & Brent discuss butts, Alexander the Great, turtles, whale explosions, and lots more. 

This episode is not safe for work, nor is it appropriate for children.

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ALSO!Apologies all around... Gunther uploaded the unedited file of this episode over the weekend. This is a learning opportunity for him, and he is contemplating his error in the scorpion box. THIS is the REAL version, and we hope you like it. Glad to have you back, Gunther!

Kate and Brent discuss a bunch of strange things, including sugar ants, a treadmill wired to a video game, a dead galaxy, and more! Give a listen and share with someone you care about. 

This podcast is not appropriate for children, nor is it safe for work. Unless your work is super cool.

In this episode of Destroy the Files, Kate and Brent discuss organic robots and their uses, the Coronavirus, hitch hiking, and more. Listener letters are read and answered in the Mail Sack, and the whole thing is brought to a strong, satisfying conclusion. Even so, if Kate and Brent have any common sense, they'll delete the files rather than upload them to the internet. 

This podcast is not safe for work, nor is it appropriate for children. In fact, the files should probably just be deleted.

In the pilot episode of Destroy the Files, Kate and Brent discuss permafrost, Oumuamua, Ratzilla, Son of Ratzilla, and listener letters. They also play a game called "Sweet Baby Jesus, What IS That Thing?" and talk about all kinds of other stuff.

This podcast is not safe for work, nor is it appropriate for children. In fact, the files should probably just be deleted.