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Liminal Criminals: A Fake Crime Podcast

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SCWR Productions

Liminal Criminals is a fictionalized true crime podcast detailing the bizarre, egregious, and completely fake exploits of the world's most notorious, and most nonexistent, people. It updates! Sometimes! Find us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/LiminalCast

#19

Arts, Animation, Avarice: Mike Tommy, Part 2

On today's episode of Liminal Criminals, we finish the tale of infamous animator Mike Tommy, starting at his final days at Hizzy Productions, and continuing through his final days of, well, existing on this mortal coil in general. How did animation's most abrasive genius fall from grace? How did he manage to bring down multiple startups? How did he create one of the most infamous events in network broadcasting history? We'll answer these questions here, only on Liminal Criminals. Please disregard Sam Putnam's commentary over the final parts of the track. He didn't know he was broadcasting live until it was too late. Direct all complaints to Management at the SCWR corporate headquarters in the Chthonic Riviera. Follow us on <a href='https://twitter.com/LiminalCast'>Twitter</a>, on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/Liminal-Criminals-A-Fake-Crime-Podcast-101328175869278'>Facebook</a>, on <a href='https://bsky.app/profile/liminalcriminals.bsky.social'>Bluesky</a>, or on <a href='https://www.tumblr.com/liminalcast'>Tumblr</a>.Follow, rate, and review us on iTunes, Spotify, or your podcast platform of choice. Find us online at <a href='http://liminalcriminals.buzzsprout.com'>http://liminalcriminals.buzzsprout.com</a>, or on our <a href='https://liminalcriminals.neocities.org/'>Neocities page</a>. <a href='https://liminalcast.itch.io/finding-mister-breadsticks'>Play our interactive fiction game, "Finding Mister Breadsticks," on itch.io</a> CONTENT WARNING: Liminal Criminals is a fictional crime/comedy podcast, and contains elements which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. ... Read more

09 Oct 2023

25 MINS

25:12

09 Oct 2023

#18

A Criminal Cartoonist: Mike Tommy, Part 1

On today's episode of Liminal Criminals, we delve into the origins of the famous, and infamous, animator Mike Tommy, ranging from his humble origins in Sorghum Point Indiana, to his tumultuous transfer to Hizzy Productions and the Sofa King Adult Animation block. How did this unassuming young man find his niche in the world of late-night cartoons? How did his life fall to pieces in a whirlwind of failure and crime? We'll answer these questions (well, the first one anyway) here, only on Liminal Criminals. Follow us on <a href='https://twitter.com/LiminalCast'>Twitter</a>, on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/Liminal-Criminals-A-Fake-Crime-Podcast-101328175869278'>Facebook</a>, or on <a href='https://www.tumblr.com/liminalcast'>Tumblr</a>.Follow, rate, and review us on iTunes, Spotify, or your podcast platform of choice. Find us online at <a href='http://liminalcriminals.buzzsprout.com'>http://liminalcriminals.buzzsprout.com</a> CONTENT WARNING: Liminal Criminals is a fictional crime/comedy podcast, and contains elements which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. ... Read more

02 May 2023

24 MINS

24:05

02 May 2023

#17

Tales of the Smooth Jazz Killer, Part 2

On today's episode of Liminal Criminals, we conclude our tale of Kensington Hawthorne, the Smooth Jazz Killer. How did this seemingly-harmless musician's brush with violence lead to a downward spiral into paranoia, murder, and the destruction of a perfectly serviceable piano? Find out here, only on Liminal Criminals. Follow us on <a href='https://twitter.com/LiminalCast'>Twitter</a>, or on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/Liminal-Criminals-A-Fake-Crime-Podcast-101328175869278'>Facebook</a>Follow, rate, and review us on iTunes, Spotify, or your podcast platform of choice. Find us online at <a href='http://liminalcriminals.buzzsprout.com'>http://liminalcriminals.buzzsprout.com</a> CONTENT WARNING: Liminal Criminals is a fictional crime/comedy podcast, and contains elements which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. ... Read more

17 Mar 2023

20 MINS

20:35

17 Mar 2023

#16

Tales of the Smooth Jazz Killer, Part 1

On this new season's inaugural episode of Liminal Criminals, we delve into the life of Kensington Hawthorne, better known as "The Smooth Jazz Killer." From his not-so-humble beginnings as the scion of the Hawthorne family, to his early career as a jazz-bar pianist in Manhattan, we dig into the origins of this depraved musical genius. Well, uh, "genius" might be a bit of a strong word there. Follow us on <a href='https://twitter.com/LiminalCast'>Twitter</a>, or on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/Liminal-Criminals-A-Fake-Crime-Podcast-101328175869278'>Facebook</a>Follow, rate, and review us on iTunes, Spotify, or your podcast platform of choice. Find us online at <a href='http://liminalcriminals.buzzsprout.com'>http://liminalcriminals.buzzsprout.com</a> CONTENT WARNING: Liminal Criminals is a fictional crime/comedy podcast, and contains elements which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. ... Read more

15 Feb 2023

22 MINS

22:20

15 Feb 2023

#15

Faith and Finality - The Congregation of the Oversoul, Part 4

EXCITING NEWS AT THE END OF THESE NOTES, FOLKS, BE SURE TO READ 'EM!On today's episode of Liminal Criminals, we talk about the Congregation of the Oversoul at their peak, and at their downfall. How did the cult put its belief in the value of identity theft into practice? How did the Congregation fare in a post-Dot-Com world? How did Jason Mackerel DeGroot screw things up beyond all repair? Find out here, only on Liminal Criminals. Follow us on <a href='https://twitter.com/LiminalCast'>Twitter</a>, or on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/Liminal-Criminals-A-Fake-Crime-Podcast-101328175869278'>Facebook</a>Follow, rate, and review us on iTunes, Spotify, or your podcast platform of choice. Find us online at <a href='http://liminalcriminals.buzzsprout.com'>http://liminalcriminals.buzzsprout.com</a> CONTENT WARNING: Liminal Criminals is a fictional crime/comedy podcast, and contains elements which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. OOH! OOH! Also, I'll be making appearances on a podcast called Atu Waat, with my good friend Greg. On it, we'll be talking about some ancient-aliens conspiracy theories of our world's early Internet! You can subscribe to us early at <a href='https://twitter.com/AtuWaat'>https://twitter.com/AtuWaat</a> ... Read more

09 Aug 2022

25 MINS

25:24

09 Aug 2022

#14

Money and Miracles - The Congregation of the Oversoul, Part 3

On this week's episode of Liminal Criminals, we dive into the growing pains experienced by the Congregation of the Oversoul on its rise to power. We'll talk about the Congregation's initial failures to create an alternative wellness company. We'll talk about Jason DeGroot's despair and recovery. We'll talk about the Congregation's ascension to the daytime talk show circuit. All this, and more, awaits you, only on Liminal Criminals. Follow us on <a href='https://twitter.com/LiminalCast'>Twitter</a>, or on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/Liminal-Criminals-A-Fake-Crime-Podcast-101328175869278'>Facebook</a>Follow, rate, and review us on iTunes, Spotify, or your podcast platform of choice. Find us online at <a href='http://liminalcriminals.buzzsprout.com'>http://liminalcriminals.buzzsprout.com</a> CONTENT WARNING: Liminal Criminals is a fictional crime/comedy podcast, and contains elements which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. ... Read more

10 Jul 2022

20 MINS

20:13

10 Jul 2022

#13

Foundations of Fraud - The Congregation of the Oversoul, Part 2

On this week's episode of Liminal Criminals, we continue the story of the Congregation of the Oversoul's rise to power. We discuss the snafus and lucky breaks that its leaders, Jason DeGroot and Holly Beech, encountered during their first religious mission to San Francisco. How did two teenagers establish their religion so quickly? How does the Congregation tie into the history of Silicon Valley? Find out here, only on Liminal Criminals. Follow us on <a href='https://twitter.com/LiminalCast'>Twitter</a>, or on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/Liminal-Criminals-A-Fake-Crime-Podcast-101328175869278'>Facebook</a>Follow, rate, and review us on iTunes, Spotify, or your podcast platform of choice. Find us online at <a href='http://liminalcriminals.buzzsprout.com'>http://liminalcriminals.buzzsprout.com</a> CONTENT WARNING: Liminal Criminals is a fictional crime/comedy podcast, and contains elements which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. ... Read more

26 Jun 2022

19 MINS

19:50

26 Jun 2022

#12

Church of Crime - The Congregation of the Oversoul, Part 1

On this week's episode of Liminal Criminals, we talk about the rise of the Congregation of the Oversoul. In a matter of decades, this cult, once started as the idle hobby of a disturbed young teenager, became a religion that spanned the globe and, for a time, able to confound even the FBI. How did such a thing happen? Find out here, only on Liminal Criminals. Follow us on <a href='https://twitter.com/LiminalCast'>Twitter</a>, or on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/Liminal-Criminals-A-Fake-Crime-Podcast-101328175869278'>Facebook</a>Follow, rate, and review us on iTunes, Spotify, or your podcast platform of choice. Find us online at <a href='http://liminalcriminals.buzzsprout.com'>http://liminalcriminals.buzzsprout.com</a> CONTENT WARNING: Liminal Criminals is a fictional crime/comedy podcast, and contains elements which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. ... Read more

12 Jun 2022

22 MINS

22:07

12 Jun 2022

#11

Emigrating To an Eatery - The Buffet Dwellers of Nova Scotia

On today's not-quite minisode, we delve into the story of Johnny Doyle and his friends, who made the decision to live the rest of their lives at a 24-buffet in the suburbs of Halifax. They never knew that in so doing, they would provoke the wrath of the restaurant's corporate overlords and spark one of the most heinous acts of corporate-backed paranormal terrorism in Canadian history. How could this happen? Find out here, only on Liminal Criminals. Follow us on <a href='https://twitter.com/LiminalCast'>Twitter</a>, or on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/Liminal-Criminals-A-Fake-Crime-Podcast-101328175869278'>Facebook</a>Follow, rate, and review us on iTunes, Spotify, or your podcast platform of choice. Find us online at <a href='http://liminalcriminals.buzzsprout.com'>http://liminalcriminals.buzzsprout.com</a> CONTENT WARNING: Liminal Criminals is a fictional crime/comedy podcast, and contains elements which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. ... Read more

02 Jun 2022

22 MINS

22:48

02 Jun 2022

#10

The Titans of Tagging - Eschaton Insurance's Marketing Vandals

In this episode, we take a look at the time Eschaton Life Insurance employed an elite team of graffiti artists to advertise for them. What would inspire such a move? What would possess CEO and financial genius Henry Gallard to enact such an ill-fated decision? Find out all of that, and more, only here, on Liminal Criminals. Follow us on <a href='https://twitter.com/LiminalCast'>Twitter</a>, or on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/Liminal-Criminals-A-Fake-Crime-Podcast-101328175869278'>Facebook</a>Follow, rate, and review us on iTunes, Spotify, or your podcast platform of choice. Find us online at <a href='http://liminalcriminals.buzzsprout.com'>http://liminalcriminals.buzzsprout.com</a> CONTENT WARNING: Liminal Criminals is a fictional crime/comedy podcast, and contains elements which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. ... Read more

26 May 2022

28 MINS

28:41

26 May 2022

#9

Tomes of a Thousand Disappointments: The Tale of Heck's Used Books

On today's minisode, we dive into the history of Heck's Used Books, a mysterious bookstore that has appeared without warning in outlet malls since the 1990s. Its unusual wares ranged from the bizarre to the out-and-out disturbing. Why did people buy from this place? What did they see in there? Find out, only on Liminal Criminals. Follow us on <a href='https://twitter.com/LiminalCast'>Twitter</a>, or on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/Liminal-Criminals-A-Fake-Crime-Podcast-101328175869278'>Facebook</a>Follow, rate, and review us on iTunes, Spotify, or your podcast platform of choice. Find us online at <a href='http://liminalcriminals.buzzsprout.com'>http://liminalcriminals.buzzsprout.com</a> CONTENT WARNING: Liminal Criminals is a fictional crime/comedy podcast, and contains elements which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. ... Read more

18 May 2022

10 MINS

10:34

18 May 2022

#8

Daquiris and Doom - Rise and Fall of the Houseboat Mafia, Part 3

HEY YOU. YES YOU. This episode is part of a series. If you haven't yet heard the first 2 (or 2.5) parts of it, this episode won't make any sense to you. In today's episode, we reach the conclusion of the Houseboat Mafia. How did the criminal empire react to the arrest of their beloved leader, Dockside Dick? How did the mighty syndicate go toe-to-toe with a gang of industrialist oligarchs? How did they fall so quickly? Find out, only on Liminal Criminals. (Actually those last two might be related now that I think about it. ) Follow us on <a href='https://twitter.com/LiminalCast'>Twitter</a>, or on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/Liminal-Criminals-A-Fake-Crime-Podcast-101328175869278'>Facebook</a>Rate and review us on iTunes, Spotify, or your podcast platform of choice. Find us online at <a href='http://liminalcriminals.buzzsprout.com'>http://liminalcriminals.buzzsprout.com</a> CONTENT WARNING: Liminal Criminals is a fictional crime/comedy podcast, and contains elements which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. ... Read more

11 May 2022

24 MINS

24:55

11 May 2022

#7

Those They Left Behind: Rise and Fall of the Houseboat Mafia, Part 2.5

This episode is part of a series. If you have not yet listened to the first two episodes of the Rise and Fall of the Houseboat Mafia, this episode will make very little sense to you. In today's minisode, we take a look at the life of Ava Clarkson, daughter of the Houseboat Mafia leaders, Ben and Mary. How did she respond to her parents' flight from debt and the law? How did the rise of the Houseboat Mafia change her life? Find out here, only on Liminal Criminals. Follow us on <a href='https://twitter.com/LiminalCast'>Twitter</a>, or on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/Liminal-Criminals-A-Fake-Crime-Podcast-101328175869278'>Facebook</a>Rate and review us on iTunes, Spotify, or your podcast platform of choice. Find us online at <a href='http://liminalcriminals.buzzsprout.com'>http://liminalcriminals.buzzsprout.com</a> CONTENT WARNING: Liminal Criminals is a fictional crime/comedy podcast, and contains elements which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. ... Read more

05 May 2022

08 MINS

08:36

05 May 2022

#6

Tequila and Tyranny: Rise and Fall of the Houseboat Mafia, Part 2

In today's episode, we take a look at the Houseboat Mafia as it reaches the heights of its power. How could a ragtag bunch of pirates become a powerful organized crime syndicate? How could said crime syndicate lay the foundations for its own destruction? Find out here, only on Liminal CriminalsStick around through the end credits for a fun surprise! Follow us on <a href='https://twitter.com/LiminalCast'>Twitter</a>, or on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/Liminal-Criminals-A-Fake-Crime-Podcast-101328175869278'>Facebook</a>Rate and review us on iTunes, Spotify, or your podcast platform of choice. Find us online at <a href='http://liminalcriminals.buzzsprout.com'>http://liminalcriminals.buzzsprout.com</a> CONTENT WARNING: Liminal Criminals is a fictional crime/comedy podcast, and contains elements which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. ... Read more

27 Apr 2022

23 MINS

23:37

27 Apr 2022

#5

Mai Tais and Murder - Rise and Fall of the Houseboat Mafia, Part 1

In today's episode, we look at the first act of the Houseboat Mafia, scourge of the Gulf of Mexico and Florida Keys. How could two mild-mannered Midwesterners, a friendly beach bum, and an aging trophy wife turn into one of the most fearsome pirate crews of the modern era? Find out here, only on Liminal Criminals. Follow us on <a href='https://twitter.com/LiminalCast'>Twitter</a>, or on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/Liminal-Criminals-A-Fake-Crime-Podcast-101328175869278'>Facebook</a>Rate and review us on iTunes, Spotify, or your podcast platform of choice. Find us online at <a href='http://liminalcriminals.buzzsprout.com'>http://liminalcriminals.buzzsprout.com</a> CONTENT WARNING: Liminal Criminals is a fictional crime/comedy podcast, and contains elements which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. ... Read more

12 Apr 2022

24 MINS

24:13

12 Apr 2022

#4

The Eastumfordshire Dick-Kicker

Today, we take a look at the exploits of the Dick-Kicker, scourge of Eastumfordshire County, and we learn how one man could bring a quiet patch of English countryside to its knees. Follow us on <a href='https://twitter.com/LiminalCast'>Twitter</a>, or on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/Liminal-Criminals-A-Fake-Crime-Podcast-101328175869278'>Facebook</a>Find us online at <a href='http://liminalcriminals.buzzsprout.com'>http://liminalcriminals.buzzsprout.com</a>CONTENT WARNING: Liminal Criminals is a fictional crime/comedy podcast, and contains elements which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. ... Read more

05 Apr 2022

26 MINS

26:10

05 Apr 2022

#3

The New Meclizine Mustard Conspiracy

On today's episode, we delve into the history of New Meclizine, California, starting from its humble origins, and culminating in the illness and disappearances that rocked the town during the 1980s following the rise of an experimental strain of mustard in the region. Disclaimer: We at SCWR Productions do not claim to know the circumstances behind these incidents. No evidence implicating the Saint Olympia corporation in these events exists, and we do not purport otherwise. Follow us on <a href='https://twitter.com/LiminalCast'>Twitter</a>, or on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/Liminal-Criminals-A-Fake-Crime-Podcast-101328175869278'>Facebook</a>Find us online at <a href='http://liminalcriminals.buzzsprout.com'>http://liminalcriminals.buzzsprout.com</a>CONTENT WARNING: Liminal Criminals is a fictional crime/comedy podcast, and contains elements which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. ... Read more

29 Mar 2022

20 MINS

20:02

29 Mar 2022

#2

Trailer

Follow us on <a href='https://twitter.com/LiminalCast'>Twitter</a>, or on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/Liminal-Criminals-A-Fake-Crime-Podcast-101328175869278'>Facebook</a>Find us online at <a href='http://liminalcriminals.buzzsprout.com'>http://liminalcriminals.buzzsprout.com</a> ... Read more

25 Mar 2022

01 MINS

01:21

25 Mar 2022

#1

Who Killed Mister Breadsticks?

On today's episode of Liminal Criminals, we recount the rise and fall of the Garlic Pit's death-prone mascot, Mister Breadsticks, as well as that of his creator Charles Oberfeldt. CONTENT WARNING: Liminal Criminals is a fictional crime/comedy podcast, and contains references to violence which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. ... Read more

22 Mar 2022

23 MINS

23:03

22 Mar 2022

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#19

Arts, Animation, Avarice: Mike Tommy, Part 2

#18

A Criminal Cartoonist: Mike Tommy, Part 1

#17

Tales of the Smooth Jazz Killer, Part 2

#16

Tales of the Smooth Jazz Killer, Part 1

#15

Faith and Finality - The Congregation of the Oversoul, Part 4

#14

Money and Miracles - The Congregation of the Oversoul, Part 3

#13

Foundations of Fraud - The Congregation of the Oversoul, Part 2

#12

Church of Crime - The Congregation of the Oversoul, Part 1

#11

Emigrating To an Eatery - The Buffet Dwellers of Nova Scotia

#10

The Titans of Tagging - Eschaton Insurance's Marketing Vandals

#9

Tomes of a Thousand Disappointments: The Tale of Heck's Used Books

#8

Daquiris and Doom - Rise and Fall of the Houseboat Mafia, Part 3

#7

Those They Left Behind: Rise and Fall of the Houseboat Mafia, Part 2.5

#6

Tequila and Tyranny: Rise and Fall of the Houseboat Mafia, Part 2

#5

Mai Tais and Murder - Rise and Fall of the Houseboat Mafia, Part 1

#4

The Eastumfordshire Dick-Kicker

#3

The New Meclizine Mustard Conspiracy

#2

Trailer

#1

Who Killed Mister Breadsticks?