KILL US NOW...Every episode we'll dive into the world of true crime and graphic design. Explore an interesting and awesome design story with Renee' and then Sarah follows with a horrifying crime story. Come for the design...stay for the crime! New episodes weekly.
This week on Kill Us Now we talk about the evolution of the infamous Starbucks. We talk about where it all started and the changing of the logo. And stay tuned because this week is Part One of the Pazuzu Algarad case and his disgusting smelly house.
7 Sept 2020
Racist Cheese and a High School Murder
This weeks episode honestly blew my mind! We first talk about Pimento Cheese, specifically the brand “Palmetto” cheese. Did you know this company is racist and is doing some really awful things? Join us as we discuss how the owners made money off the backs of others. We also dive into the murder of Colleen Ritzer. Her 14-year-old math student, Phillip Chism, brutally murdered her in the bathroom of Danvers high school. Buckle up my babys. This one is a doozy.
24 Aug 2020
Shiny Balls and Ward Weavers
This week we talk about one of the coolest things ever! The Disco balls! Join us as we discover where it originated and we talk about the master queen herself, Yolanda Baker! We also talk about one of the most uncool things of all time, Ward Weaver III. He kidnapped, raped, and murdered two innocent and sweet 12 year olds, Ashley and Gaddis Murders (https://www.thoughtco.com/the-ward-weaver-case-971098). Listen and find out why.
10 Aug 2020
Going Postal and Chris Watts
Join us this week as we discover the long and strong history behind the United States Postal Service. We talk about when and where it originated and the cool facts about their rebrand (total badass rebrand) that we didn't know! In the second half of the podcast, we talk about the family annihilator, Chis Watts. This week, August 13th, will be the two year anniversary of Shanann, Bella, Cece and Nico's horrific murder. May they rest in peace. Chris...what a scum bag!
27 Jul 2020
Washington Football and Arthur Shawcross (Genesee River Killer)
Join us this week and we talk about the Washington Football team, formally known as Washing RS. We dive into the history of where it originated from and the racist piece of garbage who use to own the team. You won’t believe some of the facts we uncovered. And stay tuned for the second half where we discuss Arthur Shawcross, also known as the Genesee River Killer He was an American serial killer active in Rochester, New York. His first known murders were in 1972 when he killed a young boy and a girl in his hometown of Watertown, New York. Join us as we discuss his early childhood and go to his murderous adulthood. Careful guys, this one is a doozy.
20 Jul 2020
Adolf For Adidas and Jerry Brudos The Shoe Fetish Slayer
This episode is one for the books! Come join us for episode number 13! We talk about the creation of the famous ADIDAS brand. You will not believe where it came from, or how it is actually pronounced. We are shook. After that, we dive into the sick and depraved world of Jerry Brudos, a man who had a very unhealthy fetish with women's shoes that would eventually lead to murder and necrophilia.
6 Jul 2020
Gay PRIDE and Serial Killer Herb Baumeister
Join us this week as we discuss the creation and design of the amazing PRIDE flag! We go into the history and break down the meaning and expansion of the flag. We also talk about the serial killer Herb Baumeister. A man that murdered over 20 gay men in the Indianapolis community by his own fascination with Erotic Asphyxiation. This is a good one!
29 Jun 2020
A sit down with an Officer
We are so excited to share this episode with you today. Because of recent events at a national and local level, we thought it was a perfect opportunity to actually sit down, and have a discussion with one of our local officers. Join us today as we talk about the Graham Police Department, confederate monuments, and so much more. We also want to give a huge shout out and thank you to Crystal, who gave us her time and undivided attention. ENJOY!
22 Jun 2020
EPISODE #10: Art, Sex and Murder - The Playboy Edition
Join your girls this week as we discuss the very beginning of the ever so popular magazine "Playboy". We dive into how amazing it actually was in it's early days, and I'm not talking about the tits and ass. We also talk about the murder of an amazingly talented and beautiful playmate Dorothy Stratten and how her search for love, acceptance, and fame would lead to a life full of misconception and lies and eventually lead to her untimely murder.
15 Jun 2020
Power Fist and Sandra Bland
Join us this week as we discuss the design and evolution of the iconic power fist and the Black Lives Matter Branding! We talk about where it originated and the life form it has taken. We also discuss the mystery behind the arrest and death of Sandra Bland, an amazingly talented black woman who died in police custody. Did the police have involvement in her death? We will discuss it this week on Kill Us Now!
1 Jun 2020
Chicago Bulls and Sports Ball Murder
Join us this week as we talk about the creation of the Chicago Bulls logo and how it as been untouched since it's creation in the 60's. We also talk about a former NFL player Eric Naposki and the love triangle he was involved in that resulted in a horrific murder.
25 May 2020
Florida - Voter Ballots and Serial Killers
Come join in this week as we discuss the debacle that was the Florida voter ballot recount and how the main cause of it was the tragic design! We also dive into the world of Serial Killer and cannibal, Ottis Toole, his even crazier lover, Henry Lee Lucas, and the abduction and murder of Adam Walsh.
18 May 2020
It's Shite.
Let's talk about comic sans. Where did it come from and why is it everywhere?! And murder? We talk about Edmonton's "Dexter Killer" from his side of the story and dive into his "S.K. Confessions".
11 May 2020
Fun With Flags and Cannibalism
Join us as we enter the design world of flags and talk about the history of one of the most well known US flags...Maryland. We also talk about Hadden Irving Clark, a cannibal who did his reign of terror in Maryland.
6 May 2020
Everything Little Thing Is Gonna Be ALT RIGHT
We talk the iconic Punisher logo and it's appropriation by the alt right and then we get into a man who kidnapped and held his own daughter captive for almost 30 years!
27 Apr 2020
Stay At Home
Discover the drama behind Sears, it's rebrand, and a controversial icon decision that brings Airbnb into the conversation; and you're definitely not gonna want to leave your home when you hear about 3 murders centered around Airbnb's. Sarah and Renee' talk business, kidnappings, design thievery, the office, human anatomy, and murder - fun times!
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25 Apr 2020
Aussie Aussie Aussie Oi Oi OY
We talk about Australia's first woman graphic artist, Ruby Lindsay, and Australia's first woman to get sentenced to life in prison without parole. An episode of firsts!
20 Apr 2020
Have A Nice Day!
Renee' and Sarah do a deep dive into the history of the smiley face, who is really behind the iconic design, and how it was crudely adopted by serial killer Keith Hunter Jesperson, known as the Happy Face Killer.
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