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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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Not So Masterminds
In this episode of Devious Backstories, Handy and Maal break down the real story behind the Loomis Fargo robbery—the case that inspired Masterminds. What was…
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Devious Solutions
This episode goes all over the place—in the best way. Handy and Maal kick things off with Devious Solutions, giving wild, honest, and hilarious answers to…
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Closing Time
We break down the Browns Chicken case in Palatine, Illinois—a tragedy that went without answers for years. From the shocking scene to the long investigation…
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Standards or DELUSION?!
Are your relationship standards valid… or straight-up delusion? In this episode, we break down modern dating expectations and challenge what’s real vs…
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BOWLING ALLEY MASSACRE
In this Devious Backstories segment, we break down the chilling Las Cruces bowling alley massacre — a real unsolved mass shooting that shocked an entire…
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THESE ARE MY CONFESSIONS
Handy & Maal get raw and unfiltered as they share real confessions, workplace drama experiences, and honest takes on modern relationships. From getting fired…
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HOLLYWOOD’S DARKEST MASS MURDER
In 1981, a quiet house on Wonderland Avenue in Los Angeles became the site of one of the most brutal mass killings in Hollywood history. What followed was a…
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Bad Friends & Brutal Betrayals
Friendship gets messy fast. We debate what actually makes someone a bad friend, including the classic dilemma…what do you do if you find out your friend’s…
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THE WALL KILLER
This episode dives into the chilling story of Daniel Laplante, a teenage boy who secretly lived within the walls of Massachusetts homes in the 1980s. From…
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RED FLAGS ARE KINDA SEXY?
Dating in this generation is ego vs ego. Handy & Maal get real about rejection, self-sabotage, toxic attraction, and the red flags we all ignore when the…
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MURDERER NEXT DOOR
How did a churchgoing family man hide one of the most terrifying murder sprees in American history for decades? Handy & Maal break down the disturbing double…
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GENERATIONAL TRAITS
Some traits don’t come from personality… they come from your family. In this episode of Devious Thoughts, Handy sits down with his mom to unpack the habits…
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House of Horrors
A charming con artist builds a hotel designed to kill during the Chicago World’s Fair.Trap doors. Hidden rooms. Manipulation. How did he get away with it for…
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AM I TOXIC… OR JUST SMART?
What starts as harmless trivia turns into a full-blown debate about trust issues, jealousy, villain eras, and a wedding situation that might actually end a…
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Godfather of Harlem
Handy and Maal break down the rise and fall of Frank Lucas the infamous Harlem kingpin who built one of the most powerful heroin empires in American history…
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50 Shades of Devious
It is our 50th episode and things spiral fast. We talk mental health, the grossest things people have admitted to, wild divorce filings over irreconcilable…
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Streets Made Him a Killer
Billy the Kid was not born a legend. He was shaped by hunger violence and a lawless era in American history. In this episode the hosts explore how Henry…
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Secrets & Relationships
In this episode Handy and Maal jump straight into chaos and uncomfortable truths. What starts as jokes quickly turns into real conversations about secrets…
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The Dead Man Who Ruled the Wild West
In Devious Backstories Episode 11, Handy and Maal break down the life of Doc Holliday, the Wild West legend who lived like death was already decided. A trained…
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The Internet Is Sick
In this episode, Handy and Maal break down modern chaos through humor, honesty, and uncomfortable truths. From situationships and emotional manipulation to…
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Arson Killed 87
In this Backstories episode, Handy and Maal tell the story of the Happy Land Social Club arson in the Bronx and Julio Gonzalez. A breakup and rejection turned…
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Life, Death, and Everything In Between | Episode 47
In Episode 47 of Devious Thoughts Podcast, Handy and Maal dive into the absurdity of life with humor, honesty, and zero filters. What starts as a debate about…
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Killdozer: The Man Who Snapped
The Killdozer incident is one of the most disturbing and debated true crime stories in American history. This backstories episode breaks down the real story of…
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Should we be laughing | D46
This episode is all over the place in the best way. Handy and Maal talk about dating people with disabilities, Future getting roasted after taking his shades…
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He Was Meant to Die | The Brian Wells Case
Was Brian Wells a criminal… or a disposable pawn? In this episode, Handy and Maal break down the shocking true crime case of Brian Wells, the pizza delivery…
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Relationships Are Cooked | Therapy, Pornstars & Cheating
Are relationships broken or are we just lying to ourselves? In this episode, Handy and Maal go straight into the uncomfortable conversations people avoid. From…
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Christmas from Hell
Five children disappeared after a Christmas Eve house fire and no remains were ever found. In this episode, we break down the Sodder children case, the missing…
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Excuses On Repeat : D44
Deny. Deflect. Rewrite history. In this episode, we break down the wild excuses people use when they get caught cheating and how fast accountability…
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He Beat The System
A teenager escapes prison, hijacks a plane for ransom, vanishes overseas and quietly builds a normal life. This Backstories episode dives into the true story…
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Murder on the Beach : DB5
In this episode of Devious Backstories, we dive into the chilling Gilgo Beach murders, exploring the investigation, the arrest of Rex Heuermann, and the tragic…
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This Episode Got NASTY… Real Quick : D42
The Art of Lying: Confessions Exposed we dive deep into relationship chaos, wild excuses, and brutal honesty when trust gets tested. From two men caught in the…
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From rags to rags? : DB4
The real story behind Bonnie and Clyde is darker, messier, and more violent than the legend. In this Devious Backstories episode, we break down how boredom…
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How to Navigate Trust in the Digital Age : D41
How do you navigate trust when you discover your spouse has an OnlyFans account? This episode explores the emotional fallout of finding secrets online…
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Hammer Time... Literally : DB3
In this episode of Devious Backstories, we dive into one of America’s most twisted frontier families...The Bloody Benders. A cabin full of trapdoors…
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DOWN BAD CONFESSIONS! : D40
In this episode, Handy and Maal dive deep into the wildest “down bad” confessions you won’t believe. From people acting desperate in relationships, chaotic…
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I don't believe in spells and witchcraft
Welcome to another Devious Backstory, where Maal and Handy tackle the Hex Hollow murders...one of Pennsylvania’s darkest, weirdest cases. We’re talking…
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Buffalo Bill: Beyond the Myth
In this episode we break down the real story behind Buffalo Bill. We separate fact from myth and look at how the legend even started. The history the rumors…
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Senior Night Chaos
A stepmom turns senior night into pure chaos and Handy and Maal break it all down. We look at a woman furious that Ubers don’t carry seatbelt extenders, a…
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Parents Don’t Belong in the Bedroom
Parents shouldn’t have sex, open relationships go sideways, and Maal tries to calm Handy down like a true shaman. Chaos, laughter, and hot takes as we dive…
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Casper Can Catch These Hands 👻 + The 37-Year-Old Dating Playbook
From fighting ghosts to decoding dating contracts, Handy & Maal spiral through chaos in Episode 37. Maal swears he’d fold Casper, Handy neglects to defend…
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D36 | Justified or Jaded?!
Maal and Handy are completely off the rails in Episode 36 From a man peeing on his ex-wife’s grave (48 years later ?!), to debating which way you’re cheated on…
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D35: The Barbs Got Maal Acting Up 😭 + $2K Birthday Madness & Stanley Cup Dreams
Maal shows up in full Barb mode and Handy can’t believe what she’s seeing 😭 From wild Nicki Minaj fan energy to a $2,000 birthday gift gone wrong, this episode…
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D35: The Barbs Got Maal Acting Up 😭 + $2K Birthday Madness & Stanley Cup Dreams
Maal shows up in full Barb mode and Handy can’t believe what she’s seeing From wild Nicki Minaj energy to a $2,000 birthday gift gone wrong, this episode…
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Handy’s Missing, Maal’s Lying, and the Podcast is off Its Meds 😭
Handy’s “not missing,” Maal’s still lying, and somehow we’re giving advice on kindness while falling apart. There’s a movie review, a history quiz, and way too…
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🎥 D33: Swift Smoke & Baby Shower Drama 💿🔥
The Devious Thoughts crew makes their official video premiere and it’s pure chaos in motion. Handy and Maal kick things off with their unfiltered takes on…
DEVIOUSEp 32: Gunpoints, Rage Baits & Baby Momma Millionaires 💢🚔👶💰
D32 plays like a movie. In foreplay, Handy and Maal set the stage with Maal getting rage baited while trying to drop wisdom on Reddit. Then the spotlight turns…
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Ep 31 : Strange Parallels & Wild Confrontations 🎶👀💔
Episode 31 opens in foreplay with Handy & Maal unpacking the strange parallels between D4VD and Celeste. From there, they dive into a fresh Reddit post before…
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Ep 30: Nobody’s Safe 😳🚗💨🔫
In Episode 30, Handy & Maal kick things off in this episode's foreplay by venting about the pain of setting up a video podcast — the cables, the lighting, the…
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Ep 29 : 📞💍 Unknown Numbers & Almost Breakups
Episode 29 is packed with drama on and off the mic. Handy & Maal kick things off by breaking down Netflix’s new documentary Unknown Number and the…
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Ep 28: Crime, Cupcakes & Off-Key Justice
Handy & Mall are back with another wild one. This week’s Crime & Time segment dives into the ridiculous State v. Linkhaw case — where a man was literally…
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Ep 27: Cruise Fights & Truth Serum 🚢🥊
Handy & Maal are back with Episode 27 and they’re coming in hot. They kick things off with the brand-new segment Truth Serum — where one of them drops a fact…
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Ep 26: Cheaters, Sibling Smackdowns & Petty Wins 🏈🥊
This week, Handy’s headed to Florida to see her grandma, but not before she and Maal tackle a packed lineup of chaos. From NFL preseason hype and football…
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Ep 25: Bad Sisters, Worse Decisions & Early Morning Chaos 🚪🥴
This week, Handy & Maal cover the full spectrum of “Wait… what?!” moments. First, a jaw-dropping family drama — a sister kicks out her sibling battling cancer…
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Ep 24: Court Chaos, Legends & Strange Headlines 🥒🤼♂️
This week, Handy and Maal reflect on the life and legacy of a wrestling icon, whose passing marked the end of an era. From the ring to real life, we discuss…
DEVIOUSEp 23: Allegedly, Everybody Lying 🧬👠🦸🏾♂️
Episode 23 opens with Foreplay and we’re not easing in. Handy and Maal get into the wild claim that Jay-Z has a secret son, and how long a billionaire can…
DEVIOUSEp 22: Flood Heroes, Geek Bar Goodbyes & Compliment Chaos 🧠☕
In Episode 22, Handy and Maal unpack the fine line between flirting and straight-up harassment when customers ask out baristas (spoiler: your latte doesn’t…
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Ep 21: Conspiracies, Clues & Real Ones 🕵🏽♂️🫡
This week, Handy & Maal are asking the big questions—like, is our government even real, or are we all stuck in the world’s longest episode of Punk’d? They also…
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Ep 20: Bombs, Baddies & The Dilded Age
Handy & Maal are back with a chaotic mix of real talk and ridiculousness. First up: World War III?? The duo dives into reports about the U.S. allegedly bombing…
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Ep 19 Welcome to The Dilded Age 🍑📖
This week, Handy & Maal kick things up a notch with a brand-new segment: The Dilded Age — where Maal reads the juiciest, wildest fantasy stories straight to…
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Ep 18 Certified haters on the Mic
This week, Handy & Maal welcome a very special guest — one of our most loyal listeners… and also one of our proudest haters . She tunes in faithfully and now…