{"podcast":{"title":"Strange Brew Podcast!","slug":"strange-brew-podcast-490491","podcast_index_feed_id":490491,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6068030/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/strange-brew-podcast","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/14d3acac6153bf759f05da133408a775.jpg","author":"Tom Thompson","episode_count":374,"summary":"Not for the faint of heart or the easily offended. Strange Brew is a dark comedy podcast that explores the bizarre and creepy sides of life and beyond to realms unseen. Hosted by a cast of strange characters, the podcast covers a wide range of topics, from true crime to conspiracy theories, the paranormal, weird mysteries, and bizarre historical events. Each episode features in-depth “research” and “opinions” on an array of subjects. We are here to entertain the listener and bring a unique perspective on the strange and unusual. Join us as we pull back the curtain and take a ”trip” down the rabbit hole.. https://linktr.ee/strangebrewpodcast","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T04:20:14.591431+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/strange-brew-podcast-490491"},"episode":{"title":"Charles Howard Schmid | The Pied Piper Killer!","slug":"charles-howard-schmid-the-pied-piper-killer","published_at":"2026-01-26T01:33:58+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/strange-brew-podcast-490491/charles-howard-schmid-the-pied-piper-killer","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/strange-brew-podcast-490491","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/charles-howard-schmid-the-pied-piper-killer--69585593","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69585593/charles_schidmt_killer.mp3","summary":"In 1960s Tucson a serial killer didn’t lurk in alleys or hide in the dark. He walked the streets in makeup lifted boots and a manufactured persona that people mistook for rebellion. This episode dives deep into the disturbing case of Charles Howard Schmid, better known as the Pied Piper of Tucson. Schmid surrounded himself with teenagers groomed followers through fear and fascination and turned peer pressure into a weapon. Those who suspected him stayed silent. Those who knew him made excuses. Even after bodies were left buried in the desert the myth protected the man. We break down the manipulation the psychological control the intimidation and the social decay that allowed a predator to operate openly. This isn’t just a story about murder. It’s about how image charisma and cultural rot can override morality and turn witnesses into accomplices. A grotesque case study in narcissism complicity and the danger of worshipping appearances. Stay strange. ☕ Welcome to Strange Brew Podcast, where we question everything they tell you to believe. uncensored discussions only on Patreon 👉 Patreon.com/StrangeBrewPodcast 🎧 Listen everywhere: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc. 👕 Merch, updates, and madness: StrangeBrewPodcast.com FOLLOW ALL THE MADNESS ON SOCIAL MEDIA! Support the show! https://linktr.ee/strangebrewpodcast","meta_description":"In 1960s Tucson a serial killer didn’t lurk in alleys or hide in the dark. He walked the streets in makeup lifted boots and a manufactured persona that pe…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5113,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/strange-brew-podcast-490491/episodes/charles-howard-schmid-the-pied-piper-killer/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/strange-brew-podcast-490491/charles-howard-schmid-the-pied-piper-killer.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}