Lindsay Fork is the Founder and CEO of Luxe Brands. Luxe Brands is a bridal fashion company with multiline offerings + brands for all brides. From La Jeune Mariee Bridal Collection, a luxury designer and special-order boutique located in downtown Columbus, Ohio, to "luxury for less" with multiunit Luxe Redux, the company caters to serve all brides.…

This week Jane tells us about the murder of Jolee Callan. She was lured on a hike by her ex-boyfriend, Loren Bunner. The two went to a nearby state park, where Bunner killed Jolee and then called 911 to report the crime. He attempted to get easy treatment for the conviction by applying for youthful offender status but it didn’t work and he was sent…

Chris Powell is the CEO of Talmetrix, an employee feedback and analytics company with a mission to humanize data to further workplace well-being. Leading up to Talmetrix, Chris built a career in human resources, including working as the Chief Human Resources Officer for Scripps Networks Interactive. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to capitlize o…

This week Deklan tells us about a cold case that took some interesting turns. Nicole van den Hurk was killed in 1995 in the Netherlands. Her stepbrother confessed to the murder in 2011 but later explained that his confession was false and done in an effort to exhume her body for DNA evidence. It proved to be a good tactic as it led to the arrest an…

Tsavo is the CEO and Co-Founder of Pieces, a suite of on-device developer tools that boost productivity by helping you solve complex development tasks through a contextual understanding of your entire workflow. Tsavo was an entrepreneur from the jump, founding his first company, accent.ai, straight out of high school. In this episode, you’ll learn:…

This week Deklan tells us about serial killer and reputable liar, Larry Hall. Hall liked to confess to crimes but he was also a known liar so it was difficult to confirm his confessions. Police took an interesting tactic by enlisting another inmate to get confirmation of the details of the murders Hall was suspected of. Hall’s story was made into a…

Callan Harrington is the founder of Flashgrowth, and today, he is joined by Sullivan Finlay, a comedian and content creator based in Chicago. Sullivan has built a successful following on social media through engaging, humorous, and relatable content. In this episode of "That Worked," Callan and Sullivan dive into topics ranging from emerging health…

This week Jane tells us about serial killer, Robert Garrow. While under arrest for one murder, police believed he was responsible for more and questioned him repeatedly. Garrow ended up telling his attorneys the details that police were looking for but they kept it secret, leading to many disputes about the legal ethics of attorney client privilege…

Katie Trauth Taylor is the CEO and Co-Founder of Narratize AI, a Generative AI storytelling platform for innovative enterprises. Before Narratize AI, Katie received her PhD in Rhetoric and Composition. During her PhD program, she launched her first startup, Untold Content. She is also the host of the Untold Stories of Innovation podcast. In this ep…

This week Deklan tells us about Otto Warmbier and his overseas travels. He was suddenly arrested in North Korea, accused of stealing a propaganda poster from a hotel. He was convicted and sentenced to a hard labor camp. Shortly after entering the camp he fell suddenly and inexplicably ill that eventually led to his death. Jane tells us about severa…

Jane Mosbacher Morris is the CEO of To The Market. To The Market is a turn-key solution for ethical manufacturing and sourcing of apparel, accessories, and home goods. Before To The Market, Jane was the Director of Humanitarian Action for the McCain Institute and a Counterterrorism Advisor for the U.S. State Department. She is also the author of Bu…

This week Deklan tells us about the murder conviction of a teenager, Cyntoia Brown. Even though she was young at the time of the crime she was sentenced to life in prison as an adult. Years later the circumstances of her crime became public knowledge and everyone was outraged allowing her sentence to be commuted to just 15 years. Jane tells us abou…

Brock Leonti is the CEO & Co-Founder of Prescribe FIT. Prescribe FIT is a full-service remote monitoring and lifestyle health coaching solution designed for orthopedic practices and patients. Prior to Prescribe FIT, Brock was the Founder of Larock Healthcare Academy, which was acquired by Beckfield College, and President & Founder of Time For Help …

This week Jane tells us about the kidnapping of 14 yo Abby Hernandez. When Nate Kibby offered her a ride home she was thankful until it got ugly. Kibby held Abby for many months until just letting her go. She survived and got him prosecuted for his horrific crimes. Deklan tells us about the Somerton Man in Australia. A man without identification wh…

Darrin Murriner is the Co-Founder and CEO of Cloverleaf. Cloverleaf is an identity discovery and team-building tool that uses the most common behavioral assessments to help you discover how to work more effectively as a team or as an individual in a team. Prior to Cloverleaf, Darrin co-founded BabysitEase. He is also the author of Corporate Bravery…

This week Jane tells us about the origins of the torture technique, the Glasgow Smile. We also discuss a few of the classic cases of people given the Glasgow Smile. Deklan tells us about a potential UFO sighting at Maury Island in Washington. Fred Crisman and Harold Dahl saw something strange in the sky dropping items into the water and into their …

Tim Metzner is the Founder and CEO of Fireroad. Fireroad is a new kind of holding company, borrowing the best from venture studios and private equity models. They bring a balanced approach to managing the risk of early-stage ventures with the predictability of enduringly profitable businesses. Prior to Fireroad, Tim was a Founder of Ocean Accelerat…

This week Deklan tells us about when railway workers in Kenya were sudden victims of an unusual source of repeated attacks. In the dark of the night, people were getting dragged away from camps and eaten by lions. The behavior was not common and it was surprising to say the least. Jane tells us about an animal attack as well but her story is about …

Ryan Eder is the Founder and CEO of IncludeHealth. IncludeHealth is an innovative healthcare technology company focused on delivering virtual physical therapy and patient data collection. Ryan has a deep design background, having previously served clients like Nike and GE. He has also twice won Best in Show at the International Design Excellence Aw…

This week Jane tells us about John “Jack” Kalhauser and his many victims. When he was arrested he had a picture of a mystery woman in his possession. He refused to tell police who the woman was. It took many years to determine it was Brenda Gerow. She had lost contact with her family many years before and she had unfortunately been murdered with he…

Sasha Gainullin is the CEO of battleface and Robin Assist. Battleface is a global company enabling customers and partners to easily select travel insurance products and services that perfectly fit their needs. Robin Assist is a tech-driven emergency travel assistance platform supporting the travel insurance industry. Prior to battleface and Robin A…

This week Jane tells us about a Brazilian serial killer, Pedro Rodrigues Filho. His victims were specifically criminals and his life inspired the Dexter book and TV series. His victim count could be over 100. Deklan tells us about the Tham Luang cave rescue in 2018. A Thailand football/soccer team consisting of 12 children and their assistant coach…

In this episode of That Worked, host Callan Harrington and co-host Sullivan Finlay dive into a wide array of topics, from recording strategies and Zoom meeting setups to the evolving roles of being an individual contributor vs. leadership within companies. They discuss the balance between career advancement and personal satisfaction, highlighting A…

This week Deklan tells us about the long time captor, Ariel Castro. He kidnapped three different girls/women in Cleveland, Ohio. He kept them captive in his home for many years and did terrible things to them during that time. A miracle happened one day and they were able to escape and Castro was arrested. Jane tells us about a UFO sighting in 1958…

Luke Buchanan is the Co-Founder of Redi Health. Redi eliminates the confusion and complexity of the health journey through unparalleled access and support. Prior to founding Redi Health, Luke was the Director of Pharma Account Management at CoverMyMeds. He joined CoverMyMeds before its acquisition by McKesson and helped continue to scale the team p…

This week Deklan tells us about several unsolved murders from 1946. In a region known as Texarkana 4 people were killed and others were injured. Some of the scenes were staged but no suspects were ever arrested and the cases have never been solved. Jane tells us about an ancient city in the current area of Pakistan. Once a thriving city, Monhenjo d…

Derek and Jessica Crain are the Founders of Mindful Therapy Group and Mindful Support Services. When they first founded Mindful Therapy Group, they had a vision of uniting like-minded mental healthcare specialists to serve with compassion, experience, and a fresh outlook on mental wellness. They now serve more than 1000 independent clinicians and h…

This week Jane tells us about confessed double murderer, Colin Howell. He killed his wife and the husband of his mistress. He got away with the murder for almost 20 years. After having a few bad mishaps in his life he felt like God was punishing him so he confessed to the murders. Deklan tells us about an ancient mummy found in the Ötztal Alps. He …

In this episode of That Worked, host Callan Harrington and co-host Sullivan Finlay, a writer, comedian, and content creator, explore the importance of personal branding, consistency in content creation, and the value of in-person interactions. Sullivan shares his journey from accounting to full-time comedian, while Callan provides insights on conte…

It’s our 100th episode friends!!! For a very special 100th episode we are discussing the Unabomber, Ted Kaczynski. We cover the brutal and bizarre and there is plenty of both with this story. By popular demand we have our podcast branded cocktail, the Brutal Berry Twist. Want to contact us, find us on: Email: thebrutalandbizarre@gmail.com Instagram…

Travis is the Co-founder and CRO of Vouch. Vouch is the insurance company for the technology industry. Since 2019, Vouch has underwritten billions in risk on behalf of over 4,000 clients, backed by A-rated reinsurers and $165M from Ribbit, YC, Redpoint, and others. Previously, he helped Nationwide Insurance launch Nationwide Ventures before joining…

This week Deklan tells us about a grisly unsolved murder from 1981. The case is unsolved with very few suspects. The Sharp family and friends lost 4 people that night for unknown reasons. Although some DNA evidence has been discovered, the perpetrator or perpetrators have not been identified. Jane tells us about another unsolved missing person feat…

Justin Ihnken is the Co-Founder and CEO of Enorra_. Enorra_ is revolutionizing finance by developing SaaS tools that eliminate complexity and accelerate data-driven decisions using machine learning and AI. Their mission is to enhance competitiveness in financial trade, focusing on data analytics, marketplace solutions, and ESG banking. Prior to Co-…

This week Jane tells us about the serial killer known as “The Torso Killer” or “Times Square Ripper.” His real name was Richard Cottingham and he committed several murders in New York and New Jersey. He was caught in 1980 but denied responsibility until 2009. In the early 2000s he started being interviewed by an investigator who was able to link hi…

Ali Schwanke is the Founder and CEO of Simple Strat. Simple Strat is a marketing and sales firm that helps you get more out of HubSpot. From CRM strategy and setup to marketing automation and content creation, their services are tailored to fuel customer acquisition and retention. Simple Strat is also a HubSpot Diamond Solutions Partner and the hos…

This week Deklan tells us about Walter Jackson Freeman II, a physician who was inspired by another doctor who performed a breakthrough procedure known as a leucotomy. A surgical procedure that removed part of the frontal lobe. Freeman decided he would modify the procedure so that it was no longer surgical and he created the extremely brutal prefron…

Wil Schroter is the founder and CEO of Startups.com, the world's largest startup platform. They help over one million startup companies find customers, funding, mentors, and world-class education. Before founding Startups.com, Wil founded multiple successful startups like Swapalease.com and Fundable.com. He also founded Blue Diesel at the age of 19…

This week Jane tells us about a young woman in love, Jennifer Pan. Her strict parents controlled most aspects of her life but denying her true love was the straw that broke her back. She arranged for her parents to be murdered but only her mother was killed in a fake home invasion. Deklan tells us about an interesting school experiment that teacher…

Andy Jenks is a General Partner at Drive Capital, a Columbus-based venture capital firm focused on investing in world-class technology companies outside of Silicon Valley. Before Drive, Andy was a 3-time founder at Formation Data Systems, Discovery Mining, and Infinite Research. Both Discovery Mining and Infinite Research were successfully acquired…

This week Jane tells us about a serial killer from Missouri in the 1980s, Robert Berdella. He was inspired by a movie he watched as a teenager. He held his victims captive, tortured them and kept detailed notes about it. His final victim escaped and led to Berdella’s arrest. Deklan tells us about real life zombies not the dramatic TV and film versi…

Matthew Achak is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Non-Linear Venture Partners, where he consults and invests in early-stage start-ups. Prior to Non-Linear Venture Partners, Matt Co-Founded FCR, the leading provider of outsourced live agent support services for tech companies. FCR was acquired by TTEC in 2019. In this episode, you’ll learn: Th…

This week, Deklan tells us about Armin Maiwes. He lived in Germany and placed a strange and unique online ad. He was looking for someone willing to let him cannibalize them. Bernd Brandes answered the ad but the encounter didn’t go exactly as each had planned. Jane tells us about a man who called in to a radio show telling a weird tale. He said his…

Ayden Syal is the Co-Founder and CEO of MOGL, a leading athlete influencer marketplace and NIL software provider that streamlines partnerships between brands and athlete influencers. Prior to starting MOGL, Ayden worked at Morgan Stanley, Lexington Partners, and IHS Markit (now S&P Global). Ayden has been named to the Sports Business Journal New Vo…

This week Deklan tells us about Mark Middleton who worked for and knew several influential people. His death was very strange and led to some conspiracy chat with the death was ruled a suicide. Jane tells us about an unusual method for a bank heist and an even stranger get away vehicle. Anthony Curcio set up the heist with distractions and used an …

Tim Robinson is the CEO of AgencyBloc. AgencyBloc is the leading Insurance Industry Growth Platform serving the health, benefits, and senior insurance space. Prior to AgencyBloc, Tim was the COO of WorkWave, COO of FMG Suite, and COO of Cii. All of those companies are private equity portfolio companies. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to conduct…

This week Jane tells us about Cari Farver who it appeared was stalking and harassing several people Liz Golyar, Dave Kroupa, and Amy Flora. For several years the harassment went on but law enforcement realized that Cari was likely dead and someone was impersonating her, one of the supposed victims. Deklan tells us about mysterious objects seen in t…

Rick Fox is the Chief Revenue Officer of Brightway Insurance. Brightway is one of the largest insurance distribution companies in the U.S., with over 300 franchises in 32 states. Prior to joining Brightway, Rick was the Head of Agency Sales at Vertafore, a leading insurance software company, and previously served as the President of Agency Revoluti…

This week Deklan tells us about teenage killer, Craig Price, who was also known as the Warwick Slasher. He accrued enough victims to be labeled a serial killer and also turned out to be the youngest serial killer. Jane tells us about a mysterious strange “rain” in Oakville, Washington. The droplets falling from the sky weren’t ordinary drops of wat…

Will Zell is the co-founder and Executive Chair of AssetWatch, founder of Vessel, and founding partner of the Ohio Angel Collective. Will has been building and investing in companies since 2006, focusing on venture capital and technology startups since 2012. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to design your life How to navigate the entrepreneurial …

This week Deklan tells us about the tragic bombing of the federal building in Oklahoma City. Timothy McVeigh was displeased with the government and decided to take his hatred out on innocent people by driving a truck bomb in front of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Jane tells us about the sudden disappearance of Sherri Papini, causing fear i…