Horribly Happy
By Horribly Happy
Horribly HappyJan 12, 2022
57 - The Survival of Mary Vincent & The Dutch Grocery Store Fighting Loneliness
Trigger Warning: Sexual Assualt
Jenna tells the incredible survival story of Mary Vincent.
Sophie shares how the Dutch grocery store Jumbo is implementing "slow checkout" lines to combat loneliness.
56 - “Sins of Our Mother” Lori Vallow & Dinkie Flowers (101yr old) Shares Her Secrets
Sophie explains the story of Lori Vallow, dubbed the “doomsday mom.”
Jenna shares inspiring advice from Dinkie Flowers a 101-year-old dancer!
55 - The Dakota 38 + 2 Execution & What Happens to the Trevi Fountain Coins
Hosts Jenna and Sophie announce their podcast will come out biweekly now.
Jenna tells the story of the Dakota riders that embarked on a wintery trek to remember those hanged on December 26, 1862, in Mankato, Minnesota, upon President Abraham Lincoln’s order.
Sophie shared the details of what happens to the millions of coins that are thrown into the Trevie Fountain.
54 - Chanel Miller's Story (Survivor of the Brock Turner Attack) & Lionel Messi Soccer GOAT
Hosts Sophie & Jenna begin the pod by giving an update on Idaho College Murders with suspect Bryan Kohberger arrested.
Sophie then shares Chanel Miller's Story, who was the survivor of the Brocker Turner Attack.
Jenna tells the story of the Argentinian soccer player, Lionel Messi.
Holiday Announcement
53 - Otto Warmbier Held Hostage in North Korea & The History of Rockefeller Christmas Tree
Jenna shares the terribly sad story of Otto Warmbier, a US Citizen that was held hostage in North Korea.
Sophie shares the history of the Rockefeller Christmas Tree!
52 - The Donner Party & Kennedy Littledike's Inspirational Recovery
Hosts Jenna and Sophie recap current events including Elizabeth Holme's conviction and the Idaho Murders.
Sophie shares the true story of The Donner Party, a group of American pioneers who migrated to California in the mid-1800s.
Jenna explains how teenager Kennedy Littledike lost her leg in a car accident and her inspirational recovery.
51 - The 2011 Norway Massacre & A Unique Love Story
Jenna shares the devastating and horrific story of the attacks in Oslo and Utøya Island, Norway in 2011.
Sophie tells the story of Andrew Mackenzie recovering from his coma and how he fell in love with his wife all over again.
50 - The Unabomber & How Magic Mushrooms Helped Jim Harris (with guest host Jordan Bolger)
Horribly Happy celebrates its 50th episode!!!
Guest Host, Jordan Bolger, tells the story of the Unabomber.
Jenna and Sophie share how Jim Harris, who was paralyzed, regained movement through Magic Mushrooms.
49 - The Black Eyed Children & How MythBusters Helped Free an Innocent Man
Jenna shares the urban legend about the Black Eyed Children.
Sophie then tells how an episode of MythBusters helped free, John Galvan, an innocent man from prison.
48 - The Disappearance of Josh Guimond & Día de los Muertos
Host Jenna and Sophie give some updates on the Snapchat/Delphi Murders.
Sophie shares the puzzling disappearance of Josh Guimond.
Jenna shares the history of Día de los Muertos.
47 - The Watcher House & How Listening to Music Benefits You
Sophie and Jenna begin the pod recapping their weekend.
Jenna shares the true life story of The Watcher House.
Sophie then tells us how listening to music can benefit you psychologically!
46 - The Salem Witch Trials & The Ice Bucket Challenge
Sophie shares the strange and sad details of the Salem Witch Trials.
Jenna then tells about the good that has come from the viral Ice Bucket Challenge
45 - The Downfall of Armie Hammer & How Dogs are Protecting Cheetahs
Support Ted Bechtold's efforts in Ukraine by donating to Ted's Paypal: bechtoldted@yahoo.com
Follow his journey on Instagram: @tedbechtold
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During the pod, Jenna goes into the accusations against Armie Hammer.
Sophie shared how Dogs are being used to protect Cheetahs in India.
44 - Jeffrey Dahmer & NASA Practices Saving Humanity
Jenna and Sophie chat about Jenna's run update!
Sophie then shares the horrendous story of Jeffrey Dahmer.
Jenna talks about NASA smashing a spacecraft into an asteroid to practice saving humanity.
43 - The Winchester Mystery House & The Transformation of Scruffy Urban Spaces
Hosts Sophie and Jenna begin the pod by talking about their weekend wedding adventure.
Jenna shares the troubling story of Sarah Winchester had the so-called Winchester Mystery Mansion built in San Jose to her bizarre specifications — in order to appease the ghosts she thought were haunting her.
Sophie tells us about the growing movement to rewild scruffy urban spaces.
42 - "Our Father" Dr. Donald Cline & Patagonia Founder Donates Company to the Earth
Sophie and Jenna begin the pod by discussing breaking news about Adnan Syed.
Sophie tells the story about Dr. Donald Cline, who helped women with infertility and abused his power.
Jenna then shares the news of Yvon Chouinard, the Patagonia founder, and his plan to donate his company to the Earth.
41 - War of the Roses & Animals that Mate for Life
Hosts Jenna and Sophie start the pod with the usual chitchat.
Jenna shares the true historical true story of the bloody War of the Roses. This is the true story that inspired Game of Thrones.
Sophie then goes into 8 different animal species that mate for life!
40 - Gypsy Rose Blanchard (Victim of Munchausen by Proxy) & How Dogs Stole Our Hearts
Hosts Sophie and Jenna recap their experience at the MN State Fair!
Sophie then tells the terrible story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and her abusive mother.
Jenna shares a study on how dogs stole humans' hearts. ❤️
39 - Death at the Ohio State Fair & Closing a Wasteful Fashion Loop
Hosts Sophie and Jenna begin the pod with the usual chitchat.
Jenna tells the horrible story of a ride that malfunctioned at the 2017 Ohio State Fair causing 1 death and 7 injuries.
Sophie then shares the cool story of Teemill, a company with a circular economy model.
38 - Kidnapped Twice!? (The Kidnapping of Jan Broberg) & The Biggest Climate Deal in History
Hosts Sophie & Jenna begin the pod by catching you up on their lives.
Sophie then shares the odd and sad story of the Kidnapping of Jan Broberg.
Jenna explains how The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is The Biggest Climate Deal in History!
Watch Hank Green's Climate Video 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qw5zzrOpo2s
Announcement
37 - The Delphi (Snapchat) Murders & Andy Grammer’s song Fresh Eyes
Sophie and Jenna begin the pod with the usual chitchat.
Jenna shares the story and new developments of the devastating Delphi/Snapchat Murders.
Sophie then shares the story behind Andy Grammer's song and music video Fresh Eyes.
36 - UPDATES! Murdaugh Murders, Adnan Syed, Jon Benet Ramsey, Elizabeth Holmes & More
Hosts Jenna and Sophie begin the pod by giving their own life updates.
Then, Sophie and Jenna go into major updates on previous stories they covered, including the Murdaugh Murders, Jon Benet Ramsey, Adnan Syed, Elizabeth Holmes & More!
Listen to our full episodes on these stories!
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Cave Rescue - Horribly Happy Episode 15
The Murdaugh Murders - Horribly Happy Episode 8
House of Horrors (The Turpin Family) - Horribly Happy Episode 8
Elizabeth Holmes - Horribly Happy Episode 18
Adnan Syed - Horribly Happy Episode 17
35 - Jeffrey Epstein's Terrible Story & The Journalist That's Been Walking Since 2013!
Sophie and Jenna begin the pod with an exciting update from Jenna!
Sophie then tells the horrible story of Jeffrey Epstein.
Jenna shares the story of Paul Salopek, a journalist who has been walking for 9 years and is retracing humanity's steps!
Follow Paul's journey here: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/projects/out-of-eden-walk/
34 - The Puzzling Disappearance Of Walter Collins & An Unlikely Organ Donor
Host Sophie and Jenna catch up on some chit-chat.
Jenna goes into the baffling disappearance of Walter Collins and another boy that reappeared claiming to be Walter.
Sophie then shares a tear-jerking organ donor story.
33 - Cult or Religion? Warren Jeff's FLDS Church & The Adventurous Latitude 35 Rowing Expedition
Sophie and Jenna chitchat about their lives and updates from the last 2 weeks.
Sophie shares the story of Warren Jeffs and his role in the cultish Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Trigger warning: Sexual Abuse
Jenna then talks about the incredible adventure of the Latitude 35 Rowing team. 4 Women are currently rowing from San Francisco to Hawaii attempting to beat a current record.
To follow along on this epic journey on their Instagram. Brooke Downes, one of the rowers, has been going viral on her TikTok account as she tracks and documents the team’s experience. If you want to track where the team is, you can visit the LAT35 Team Tracker.
32 - Cruise Ship Disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley & The Inspiring Life of Oprah Winfrey
Sophie and Jenna begin the pod by discussing the overturning of Roe v Wade. Lighter topics are also discussed like Sophie's dating life.
Jenna tells the story of Amy Lynn Bradley, who went missing from a cruise ship in 1998.
Sophie then shares Oprah Winfrey's inspiring life story.
31 - The Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting & A Wholesome Spin on Let's Go Brandon
Hosts Jenna and Sophie begin the pod chitchat with special guest host Erin!
Sophie explains the details behind the devastatingly tragic Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting.
Jenna then shares the story of Brandon Brundidge, who gave a wholesome spin on the phrase Let's Go Brandon.
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30 - The Mysterious Disappearance of Brandon Lawson & Morgan Freeman's New Hobby
Hosts Jenna and Sophie begin the pod with the normal chitchat.
Jenna tells the story of the mysterious disappearance of Brandon Lawson and a new case update.
Sophie shares Morgan Freeman and his new hobby of beekeeping.
29 - Pride Month: The Stories of Allen R. Schindler & Marsha P. Johnson
Hosts Jenna and Sophie open up the episode talking about their weekend adventure.
Pride month is in full swing and the two stories feature important LGBTQ+ stories.
Sophie tells the story of US Navy Officer Allen R. Schindler, who was murdered for being gay.
Jenna shares the story of trailblazer Marsha P. Johnson, gay liberation and AIDS activist.
28 - Real Life Gone Girl (Denise Huskins)? & Sebastiao and Lelia Salgado's Fight Against Deforestation
Hosts Jenna & Sophie discuss Memorial Day Weekend fun!
Jenna tells the story of Denise Huskins' bizarre kidnapping which authorities refused to believe.
Sophie shared Sebastiao and Lelia Salgado's story and their fight against deforestation in Brazil.
27 - The Murder of JonBenet Ramsey & Autistic Nonspeaking Elizabeth Bonker's Story
Hosts Jenna and Sophie first discuss some personal chitchat.
Sophie then goes into the Murder of JonBenet Ramsey.
Jenna Shares the story of Elizabeth Bonker, a nonspeaking valedictorian with autism that gave her college's commencement speech.
26 - The Chowchilla Bus Kidnapping & The Polio Vaccine
Hosts Jenna and Sophie get political and share their thoughts on the Roe V Wade draft decision.
Jenna then tells the crazy story of the 1967 Chowchilla bus kidnapping of 1 bus driver and 26 children.
Sophie shares the story of Jonas Salk and his contribution to modern medicine, including the Polio Vaccine.
25 - The Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina & Endangered Red Wolf Pups Make a Comeback!
Hosts Jenna and Sophie cover the usual chitchat and Sophie has Covid. :(
Sophie tells the details of the devastating Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath.
Jenna explains how a litter of endangered red wolf pups was born in the wild for the first time in 4 years.
24 - The Tragic Murder of Mollie Tibbetts & TOMS Shoes and Their Philanthropic Efforts
Sophie and Jenna chitchat about Jenna's Jury Duty experience.
Jenna then tells the story of the terrible and tragic murder of Mollie Tibbetts.
Sophie explains the company TOMS shoes and their philanthropic efforts throughout the years.
23 - Wilderness Therapy Gone Wrong & How Dogs Can Understand Words and Emotions
Hosts Jenna and Sophie start off the pod by sharing funny moving stories.
Sophie then tells the shocking allegations of Trinity Teen Solutions Boarding School.
Jenna shares how research shows dogs can understand words and emotions.
22 - The Mysterious Disappearance of Malaysia Flight 370 & The Incredible Story of Corrie ten Boom during WW2
Host Jenna and Sophie begin the pod chatting about Coachella drama and their own spring/summer party plans!
Jenna tells the story of the Mysterious Disappearance of Malaysia Flight 370 that occurred in 2014.
Sophie talks about the story of Corrie ten Boom and the Boom House, who helped many Jewish people escape from the Nazies during the Holocaust in World War II.
21 - The Tragic History of Nebraska’s Genoa Indian School & The 50th Anniversary of Title IX
Host Jenna and Sophie catch up and first discuss the famous Minneapolis Juicy Lucy.
Sophie then tells the Tragic history of Nebraska’s Genoa Indian School.
Jenna shares the history of Title IX and how this is currently impacting Trans Athletes.
Trans Rights Donation Link 👉 https://www.aclu.org/issues/lgbtq-rights/transgender-rights
20 - Heartbreaking Firsthand Stories From Ukraine & The First Successful Organ Transplant
Jenna tells the heartbreaking firsthand stories of individuals in and around Ukraine. She features the efforts of Ted Bechtold, a Minnesota Native that was living in Ukraine. She also features the diary entry of Katya, a 16 years old girl from Mariupol, whose mother died in the basement.
Sophie then tells the incredible story of the first successful organ transplant and how it has progressed since.
🇺🇦 DONATION INFORMATION: Ted Bechtold is accepting donations to support his efforts via PayPal at bechtoldted@yahoo.com.
🇺🇦 OTHER UKRAINE RESOURCES: linktr.ee/RazomForUkraine
19 - The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann & Russian Journalist's Dmitry Muratov Inspiring Story
Hosts Jenna and Sophie are back in action starting the pod with all your favorite chit-chat.
Sophie then covers the baffling case of the Disappearance of Madeleine McCann.
Jenna dives into Dmitry Muratov, Russian Journalist and 2021 Nobel Peace Prize winner.
🇺🇦 UKRAINE RESOURCES: https://linktr.ee/RazomForUkraine
18 - The Rise and Fall of Elizabeth Holmes & The Inspirational Story of Terry Fox
Hosts Sophie and Jenna start the podcast with their usual chit-chat.
Jenna then tells the story of the Rise and Fall of Elizabeth Holmes, an American former biotechnology entrepreneur who was convicted of criminal fraud.
Sophie shares the inspiring story of Terry Fox, a Canadian athlete, humanitarian, and cancer research activist.
17 - The Murder of Hae Min Lee and unfair trial of Adnan Syed & Celebrating Women's History Month!
🇺🇦 UKRAINE RESOURCES: https://linktr.ee/RazomForUkraine
Hosts Jenna and Sophie reconnect after a few weeks! Jenna is currently stuck in Ireland with Covid (she's fine).
Sophie covers the terrible murder of Hae Min Lee and the questionable conviction of Adnan Syed.
Jenna covers some of the history of Women's History Month including Abigail Adams, Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth, Rosa Parks, and Claudette Colvin.
16 - Short Stories with Soph
Host Sophie is going solo this week on the podcast starting off by giving an update on her past vacation and a shout out to the Bachelor.
Sophie then tells a series of short stories, both horrible and happy and gives her two cents.
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15 - The Tragic Missteps of the Chung/Gerrish Family Hike & The Tham Luang Cave Rescue
Hosts Sophie and Jenna begin the pod by talking about their own favorite podcasts.
Jenna then tells the story of the tragic missteps that killed a young California family, Chung, Gerrishon, their baby, and their dog, on a hike.
Sophie then describes the incredible Tham Luang Cave Rescue.
14 - The Kidnapping and Murder of Jacob Wetterling & 90 Years Old Dick Dreselly’s Mount Washington Hike
The 2 hosts, Jenna and Sophie, Begin the podcast discussing some updates and a few hot takes.
Sophie then details the Infamous Murder and Kidnapping of Jacob Wetterling, which this close to home for both hosts.
Jenna tells the incredible story of 90 year old Dick Dreselly's hike up Mount Washington, the highest peak in the Northeastern United States.
13 - The Disappearance of Brian Shaffer & The Inspiring Olympic appearance by Eric Moussambani
Hosts Jenna and Sophie chitchat about life to begin the pod. Sophie dives into her fascinating alphabet synesthesia.
Jenna covers the mysterious and baffling disappearance of Brian Shaffer.
Sophie describes the inspiring story of Olympian Eric Moussambani.
Have info on Brian's disappearance? Please contact Central Ohio Crimestoppers at 1-877-645-8477.
12 - Black History Month: The Horrible Lynching of Emmett Till & The Inspiring Real Stories Behind the Book/Movie "Hidden Figures"
Sophie and Jenna are back at it again! They start the pod with the usual chit-chat.
To honor Black History Month, the hosts cover important stories featuring history-changing black individuals.
Sophie covers the awful Lynching of Emmet Till.
Jenna explains the real-life stories behind the Hidden Figures Book/Movie, featuring Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Christine Darden.
11 - Exploring the Horrible & Happy stories of Reddit!
Host Jenna and Guest Co-Host Zach begin the episode chatting and discussing the new Wordle craze.
Jenna then dives into some horrible and happy stories found on Reddit. Jenna and Zach give their takes on the stories.
10 - Meet The Wendigo, The Cannibalistic Beast Of Native American Folklore & The Love Story Behind The Taj Mahal
Hosts Jenna and Sophie answer listener questions and then explore the updates of the Gabby Petito/Brian Laundrie case.
Jenna explains the origins of the Wendigo, the Cannibalistic beast of Native American Folklore.
Sophie then dives into the Love Story behind the Taj Mahal.