About Everything Sucks: A True Crime-ish Investigative Podcast
Behind every viral moment, shocking crime, and cultural obsession is a story that's far stranger than the headline. Everything Sucks is a true crime-ish, investigative podcast uncovering the hidden stories behind crimes, cultural phenomena, scandals, internet obsessions, and the moments that capture our attention. Hosted by Shanique Woodley, Everything Sucks is the show where the more you listen, the more the name makes sense. Once you know the whole story, you understand the title.
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Sometimes, the smallest unanswered question can lead somewhere you never expected. For Cynthia Stack, it started with concerns about her father’s money. But as she began digging for answers, she found herself getting closer to something far more disturbing. Then Cynthia and her son, Sean Stack, were killed. What happened between those two events would raise questions about trust, money, deception, and the people closest to the situation. As investigators began piecing together the timeline, conflicting stories and unexpected connections started to emerge. In this episode, we follow the trail from the first unanswered questions to the investigation that followed—and examine how a seemingly ordinary financial mystery became connected to the deaths of Cynthia and Sean Stack.
00:00 Welcome Back
00:39 An Open Door in Parramore
03:02 The 911 Call
04:36 The Crime Scene
06:40 The Banker and Gerald Stack
09:02 The $50,000 Transaction
13:49 Where the Money Went
16:04 The Note on Gerald's Account
18:14 Chase's Internal Investigation
20:34 Amelia's Changing Story
25:05 The Notarized Document
29:49 "Not to Be Repaid"
32:03 Cynthia Confronts Amelia
34:14 Looking for Someone to Scare Cynthia
36:36 Pain Pills, Cash, and a 9mm
38:59 The Night of July 17th
41:20 Following the Trail
43:22 Amelia's Interrogation
50:19 "Who Killed Cynthia and Sean?"
52:18 Joshua's Many Stories
56:58 The Charges and the Plea Deal
58:58 Sentencing and Chase's Apology
1:01:13 Final Thoughts
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26 Aug 2026
5: The Bizarre Story of the Steiners and FidoMaster
In the summer of 2019, Ina and David Steiner began experiencing a series of increasingly unsettling incidents at their home in Natick, Massachusetts.It started with something they couldn't explain. Then came strange messages, unwanted deliveries, and other disturbances that seemed too specific to be random. As the incidents continued, the Steiners found themselves trying to piece together what was happening while dealing with something they couldn't quite identify. Who was behind it? Why were they being targeted? And was there a connection between all of these seemingly unrelated events? What began as a strange situation would soon become much more serious, and at the time, Ina and David were simply trying to understand what was happening to them. This is the bizarre story of the Steiners and “FidoMaster.”
00:00 Introduction To An Unusual Case
03:03 The Start of the Harassment
05:52 Escalation of Threats and Packages
09:14 Investigating the Source of Harassment
12:00 The Black Van Incident
14:53 Doxxing and Online Harassment
18:08 Identifying the Suspects
20:53 The Connection to eBay
23:50 The Role of eBay Executives
27:07 The Investigation Expands
30:01 Consequences for eBay Employees
32:57 The Settlement and Aftermath
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12 Aug 2026
4: MISSING - Cleashindra Hall
On a quiet Monday evening in May of 1994, 18-year-old Cleashindra Hall walked into her after-school job at a house on Fawcett Road in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and there's no confirmed record of her ever walking back out. Decades later, the case remains unsolved, the file still sealed, and the man at its center has never fully explained himself. This episode discusses the disappearance of Cleashindra Hall, a case built on a house that has never given up its secrets, and a family still waiting for the truth.
00:00 Introduction to Cleashindra Hall's case and significance
02:03 Cleashindra Hall's background, family, and aspirations
03:52 The day Cleashindra Hall disappeared and her routine
07:14 Details of her job and last contact
09:11 Discovery of her absence and initial concerns
11:55 Police response delays and early investigation
16:01 Suspicious behavior of Larry Amos and inconsistencies
19:55 Search efforts, evidence mishandling, and later discoveries
33:07 Recent developments, witness reports, and ongoing questions
43:03 Family efforts, community suspicion, and case status
44:02 Conclusion: The case's unresolved status and call for justice
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29 Jul 2026
3: The Murder of Andre Montgomery
For years, the truth about Andre Montgomery's murder remained hidden in plain sight. Every new clue raised more questions, until the investigation uncovered a series of shocking revelations that changed everything. This is the story of how a mystery was finally brought into the light.
00:00 Behind the Smiles: The Hidden Chaos
03:12 The Rise of Ms. Robbie Montgomery
05:56 Family Dynamics and Tensions
09:06 The Tragic Murder of Andre Montgomery
11:56 The Investigation Begins
15:09 Unraveling the Conspiracy
18:05 The Role of Life Insurance
20:57 The Trial and Its Aftermath
23:57 Reflections on Family and Loss
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8 Jul 2026
2: The Murder of Jade Benning
When 24-year-old Jade Benning was rushed to the hospital after spending the evening with the father of her unborn child, those closest to her believed she was suffering from a sudden medical emergency—possibly an allergic reaction. But as detectives began reconstructing the final hours of her life, that explanation began to unravel. In this episode, we explore who Jade was, her relationship with Blaise Taylor, the events leading up to her death, the investigation that followed, and the trial that sought to answer one haunting question: What really happened that night?
00:00 The Life of Jade Benning
07:08 The Relationship with Blaise Taylor
14:11 The Disturbing Phone Call
22:01 The Emergency Response
27:35 The Investigation and Arrest
28:59 The Trial and Verdict
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24 Jun 2026
1: The Bryan Pata Case
In 2006, 22-year-old rising college football star Bryan Pata seemed destined for greatness until he was gunned down outside his apartment months before the NFL Draft. For years, the case went cold, leaving behind unanswered questions, rumors, and a grieving family and community searching for justice. In this episode, we uncover the twists, the suspects, and shocking developments that transformed one of Miami’s most haunting unsolved murders into a case that would finally reveal a killer nearly two decades later.
00:00 Introduction to Everything Sucks
00:44 The Life and Tragic Death of Bryan Pata
01:47 Bryan's Background and Rise in Football
05:29 The Tumultuous Relationship with Jada Brody
07:23 The Day of the Murder
10:09 Immediate Aftermath and Investigation Begins
13:20 The Investigation Unfolds
15:07 Rashaun Jones: A Key Figure
19:21 Rashaun's Troubled Background and Alibi
23:30 The Investigation Expands: Other Suspects
27:10 The Case Goes Cold
28:28 Reigniting the Investigation with Media Attention
30:20 The Legal Battle Begins
33:23 Shifting Suspicions and New Leads
36:07 Rashaun's Alibi and the Investigation
39:01 Witness Testimonies and Conflicting Stories
42:14 Trial Complications and Key Witnesses
46:20 The Trial's Chaotic Unfolding
50:29 The Jury's Verdict and Mistrial
54:44 The Second Trial's Delays and Challenges
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7 Jun 2026
Teaser
Behind every viral moment, shocking crime, and cultural obsession is a story that's far stranger than the headline. Everything Sucks is a true crime-ish, investigative podcast uncovering the hidden stories behind crimes, cultural phenomena, scandals, internet obsessions, and the moments that capture our attention. Hosted by Shanique Woodley, Everything Sucks is the show where the more you listen, the more the name makes sense. Once you know the whole story, you understand the title.
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