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DEVIOUS
Devious Thoughts is a weekly podcast hosted by Handy & Maal, where unfiltered conversations meet real-life chaos. From relationships and social dynamics to awkward situations and controversial opinions, nothing is off limits. If it’s messy, uncomfortable, or brutally honest, it’s getting talked about. Pick a side and stay devious.
Episodes
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THE PICNIC MURDER
In 1882, Elizabeth Wells was murdered just weeks after marrying Henry Debosnius. He was convicted and executed, but his mysterious past only deepened the case…
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PICK YOUR POISON
Maal and Handy get into heated arguments, ridiculous “Pick Your Poison” dilemmas, and a Reddit story about a father suing his daughter over his late wife's…
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THE HOUSE OF LIES
In 1987, James Douglas Powell staged his disappearance near the Rio Grande and started a new life under the identity Christopher Keith Riggs. He built a…
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LOYALTY TEST
How much money would it take for the entire world to hate you? 😭 Handy and Maal put their reputations, friendships, and morals on the line with outrageous…
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HOLLYWOOD’S PERFECT MURDER
In 1922, Hollywood director William Desmond Taylor was found murdered inside his bungalow, launching one of the silent film era’s most infamous unsolved cases…
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YEAR IN REVIEW
A year of podcasting taught us one thing: nobody cares that you started a podcast. 😭 From struggling to find our authentic voices to navigating social media…
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THE FACE OF EVIL
Lydia Sherman became known as the “Black Widow of New Jersey” after a disturbing pattern of deaths followed her through multiple marriages. After her first…
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WELCOME TO THE CULT?
From anxiety and overthinking to relationships, alcohol, consent, random wishes, and completely unnecessary debates, this episode jumps all over the place…
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A KILLER WALKED FREE
In 1930s Cleveland, a series of brutal murders terrorized Kingsbury Run. The Cleveland Torso Murders left victims dismembered and unidentified, while…
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IS SELFCARE SELFISH?
What would you do for $10 million if you could prevent a major historical event? Maal and Handy dive into wild hypothetical scenarios, relationship questions…
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THE SAFE WASN'T SAFE
In 1855, thieves pulled off one of Victorian Britain’s most audacious robberies by stealing gold from a locked railway safe without leaving obvious evidence…
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IS THIS NONCHALANT?
Is not crying at a friend’s ceremony nonchalant or emotionally unavailable? Things get even crazier when the reason for the tears turns out to be the reception…
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SHE DIED! ACCEPT HER WISHES
He claimed to be a man who died in a shipwreck… and people BELIEVED HIM 😳 In 1854, Roger Tichborne was presumed dead after the wreck of the Bella. Years later…
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MOST HATED PERSON?
From tweets and AITA stories to GTA 6, trivia, childhood stories, relationships, and some genuinely unexpected revelations, this episode of Devious Thoughts…
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THE MIRACLES WERE FAKE
What would make ordinary people believe their leaders could perform miracles, communicate with higher beings, and guide them toward another life among the…
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THE INTERNET IS UNHINGED
Maal and Handy react to some of the funniest, strangest, and most ridiculous videos they come across online. 😭💀 From unexpected moments and questionable…
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SOCIETY IS A JOKE
Devious dives into a chaotic mix of everyday observations, dark humor, relationship debates, societal critiques, personal stories, and completely unfiltered…
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THE FAMINE FILES
James Annesley was born into wealth and privilege, but his life changed when his own uncle allegedly had him kidnapped and sold into slavery. What followed was…
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GUILTY PLEASURES 😈
What guilty pleasure are you NEVER giving up? 😭 Maul and Handy dive into the weird, hilarious, questionable, and sometimes downright disturbing things people…
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THEY KIDNAPPED A DEAD MAN
He was one of the richest men in America. After Alexander Turney Stewart died, his body was placed inside a heavily secured vault. Years later, his family…
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CODE VIOLATION
Girl code, bro code, and friendship loyalty get put on trial. 😭 When does protecting your friend become enabling them? The conversation gets into fake…
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THE TRUNK MURDER
In 1907, a wealthy couple arrived in Monte Carlo desperate for money and targeted a wealthy widow. What followed became one of the most shocking murder cases…
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PARENTING FAILS
Your parents aren't always right. 😭 This episode gets into questionable parental advice, parenting fails, situations that would make you crash out, messy AITA…
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THE DEATH OF A KING
King John is remembered as one of England's most controversial medieval kings, but the story of his death is just as strange. After losing his baggage and…
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RED FLAGS EVERYWHERE
Some red flags are obvious. Others don't show up until you're already attached. 🚩 This week, Handy & Maal break down relationship red flags, questionable…
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THE BIGGEST FORENSIC MISTAKE EVER
For more than 15 years, police across Europe believed they were hunting one of the most elusive serial killers in modern history. Known as The Phantom of…
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ARE MEN TRYING TOO HARD? 😳
Do men completely misunderstand what actually impresses women? This week on Devious Thoughts, Handy & Maal jump into another chaotic episode packed with dating…
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THE OG SCAMMER
What if someone convinced hundreds of people to move to a country... that didn't exist?This week on Devious Backstories, Handy & Maal dive into the…
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WE'VE BEEN LIED TO 😭
What's the biggest lie society tells us? This week on Devious Thoughts, Handy & Maal tackle some of life's biggest debates—from whether money really buys…
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THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK
One prisoner. No name. No visitors. No explanation. This week on Devious Backstories, Handy & Maal unravel the chilling mystery behind the man history…
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BURIED ALIVE FOR RANSOM
This week on Devious Backstories, Handy & Maal dive into one of the most chilling kidnapping cases in American history.In 1968, 20-year-old Barbara Jane Mackle…
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GROW UP ALREADY!!
What habits should you leave behind once you hit 30? 😭💀 This week on Devious Thoughts, Handy & Maal debate the things that might be acceptable in your…
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AUSTRALIA'S STRANGEST MURDER
This week on Devious Backstories, Handy & Maal dive into one of Australia's strangest true crime cases: the infamous Shark Arm Case. In 1935, visitors at…
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WOULD YOU RISK IT?
How much would it take for you to risk it? 😭💀This week on Devious Thoughts, Handy & Maal put themselves through impossible hypotheticals, react to viral…
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THE MURDER BUSINESS
This week on Devious Backstories, Handy & Maal dive into the horrifying true story of William Burke and William Hare—two men whose names became synonymous with…
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WHO RAISED YOU?
Some people deserve a second chance… others deserve to be asked, “Who raised you?” This week on Devious Thoughts, we’re putting our morals, relationships, and…
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NO WRECKAGE. NO SURVIVORS.
This week on Devious Backstories, Handy & Maal dive into the chilling mystery of the SS Waratah, the passenger ship that disappeared without a trace. In 1909…
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PICK A STRUGGLE
Are people getting too comfortable with delusion after breakups? This episode of Devious Thoughts dives into viral tweets, relationship drama, overreactions…
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CRIME PAID... UNTIL IT DIDN'T
This week on Devious Backstories, Handy & Maal dive into the life of Al Capone, the notorious mob boss who became the face of organized crime in America. From…
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Petty or Perfect?
This episode is packed with questionable decisions, petty behavior, and some of the most chaotic relationship advice you'll ever hear. 😭💀 First up, Who's the…
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HIDDEN TREASURES
What if someone hid a real treasure chest worth millions of dollars... and challenged the world to find it? 😳💰 In this episode, the gang dives into the bizarre…
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I DIDN'T WANT TO MARRY YOU!
The gang jumps into another round of Art of Lying, where ridiculous situations have to be defended with a straight face, before moving into Justified or Jaded…
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THE "ANGEL OF DEATH"
Handy & Maal break down the horrifying case of Harold Shipman, the doctor who became one of the most prolific serial killers in modern history. Trusted by…
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WHO TF TEXTED THIS?? 😭💀
The gang goes full chaos mode reacting to fake texts, Am I The Asshole stories, wild tweets, and insane “read between the lines” situations From guessing…
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INTO THE WILD
Handy & Maal discuss the tragic true story of Christopher McCandless, also known as “Supertramp,” and the devastating reality behind Into the Wild. What…
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WHY ARE PEOPLE LIKE THIS?? 😭💀
The gang dives into dating delusion, gaslighting, hinge horror stories, brutal insults, and chaotic “would you rather” questions that get way too real 0:11 do…
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WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE
Handy & Maal break down Jungle starring Daniel Radcliffe and the terrifying true story that inspired it. What starts as an adventure quickly turns into a…
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EXCUSE ME???
The gang gets into weird confessions, terrible advice, awkward stories, and conversations that go completely left 0:10 this is how it starts 05:30 Ex’s Molded…
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Midnight Smugglers
In the 1980s, cocaine flooded into Florida through midnight boat runs, hidden compartments, and men willing to risk everything for fast money. This episode…
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Worst Experience Ever
The gang dives into cheating, betrayal, witnessing disturbing moments in real life, messy relationship morals, and chaotic “would you rather” questions that…
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The Robbery That Went Too Far
One minute you’re home, relaxed, thinking the night is over. The next, strangers are controlling your life. In this episode, we break down the chilling case of…
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CAUGHT IN THE ACT
This episode gets wild quick. We start with Caught in the Act, reacting to the worst excuses people gave when they got caught in… very awkward situations—and…
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BURIED IN THE RED BARN
A quiet village. A secret relationship. Then… a disappearance.Handy & Maal break down the chilling true story of Maria Marten and William Corder—a case that…
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Valid Villains & Bad Lies
This episode is pure chaos. Handy & Maal test their ability to turn the worst situations into believable excuses in the Art of Lying segment. Then it flips…
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Where The Missing Were Found
In this episode of Devious Backstories, the gang breaks down the disturbing case of Shawn Grate, the Ohio killer who targeted vulnerable women and used…
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LOVE IS CONDITIONAL
The gang jumps from wild hypotheticals to real relationship questions fast. From survival scenarios that test your limits to a debate on how conditional love…
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Lust, Lies, & Murder
Not all addictions look the same… but they can all lead to devastating consequences. In this clip, Handy & Maal break down a disturbing case where addiction…
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WE ALL HAVE EVIL MOMENTS 😭
You’ve definitely had one of those lowkey evil moments… and so has everyone else. From petty things that aren’t illegal but still feel wrong, to subtle fake…
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The House of Secrets
In this episode, Handy & Maal break down the disturbing case of Fred West and Rosemary West—a story that shocked the UK and revealed unimaginable crimes hidden…
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Wild Secrets Exposed
Ever overheard a secret that changed everything? This episode dives into some of the wildest, most unexpected confessions—from awkward moments to stories that…