Recent Episodes

June 8, 2025

True Crime: Son of Sam

We discuss the notorious serial killer, Son of Sam, or David Berkowitz, who terrorized New York City from 1976 to 1977. We timeline his life, beginning with his birth to adoption, and offer insights into his neuroses surround...
June 1, 2025

Paranormal: House of Death

We discuss the paranormal history of The House of Death–the one-time home of author Mark Twain. We reenact some of the haunting moments from Jan Bryant Bartell’s memoir, Spindrift: Spray from a Psychic Sea, which chronicles h...
May 25, 2025

True Crime: The Seduction of Jane Doe

Drew solo hosts to discuss the infamous “Seduction of Jane Doe” case–based on journalist Skip Hollandsworth’s 1994 article, published in Texas Monthly –that outlined Coach (Jesse) Lynn Stroud’s grooming and sexual abuse of se...
May 19, 2025

Strange Stories: Buying Bones

We discuss Wicked Wonderland owner, Kymberlee Schopper, who was arrested and charged with a second-degree felony for selling human remains on Facebook Marketplace. We dissect the oft-stigmatized industry of oddities, curiosit...
May 12, 2025

Strange Stories: Hamptons Spa Murder

We discuss the violent murder of 33-year-old NYC artist, Sabina Khorramdel-Rosas, found dead at the Shou Sugi Ban House, in the Hamptons. We chronicle her move to the U.S., toxic relationship with her killer, Thomas Gannon, i...
May 5, 2025

Paranormal: The Stanley Hotel

We figuratively roam the Colonial corridors of the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado. We briefly outline its history, discuss our favorite amenities, and outline the most haunted hot spots in the Vortex, Concert Hall, and Rooms 217 and 428.

About the Hosts

Harry Chambers

Harry created the original theme music for Severed Podcast. He records, edits, and composes the interstitial music for each episode. When he is not recording or composing with sound, he is adding clever and creative quips to episode outlines. He provides the humor and color commentary where appropriate.

Drew Hudson

Drew wrote the original concept behind Severed Podcast in February 2022. She is the lead researcher, writer, branding and social media designer, as well as content creator.

Reviews

Loved it!

"This is one of the best pods I’ve checked out recently. Plus, the host’s vocabulary is on point! I just really enjoyed the depth of the case and the energy of the hosts, *chef’s kiss*! Will be bingin…"

Lilpyrogirl | June 10, 2024

Fabulous content, discussion, and deep dive into cases.

"Drew and Harry are excellent hosts and researchers! Love this podcast where no avenue is left unexplored. Intelligent, witty, and thorough examination of case materials. Keep up the good work…I can’…"

Imtinabeana | May 15, 2024