In this episode the hosts unpack the disturbing "Monster Study," a 1939 experiment by Wendell Johnson and Mary Tudor that used orphans to test whether labeling could create stuttering. The conversation covers how children were told they were defective, the lasting psychological harm, the 2001 exposé, the 2007 settlement, and the broader lessons for research ethics.

The hosts mix serious reflection on trauma, accountability, and the role of labels with personal reactions, anecdotes, and lighter banter, highlighting why this case remains a cautionary tale for science and society.

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Join the Fringe Beyond Limits hosts as they explore the eerie history and architectural oddities of the Winchester Mystery House. From staircases to nowhere and doors that open to brick walls, to seance rooms and ghost stories from visitors, the episode unpacks Sarah Winchester’s life, her nonstop building obsession, and the lingering legends that make the mansion one of America’s most iconic haunted sites.

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This episode of Fringe Beyond Limits recounts the life and crimes of Edward Gein, tracing his troubled upbringing, disturbing grave-robbery and murders, and the shocking discoveries found in his farmhouse.

It also covers the investigation, the legal and psychiatric rulings, and the lasting impact his case had on Plainfield and popular culture.

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What if the god you’ve been worshiping isn’t the true Creator—but a deceiver? What if the Bible’s most iconic stories were rewritten to hide a deeper spiritual truth? And what if the divine isn't above you… but buried within you?

On this episode of Fringe Beyond Limits the hosts dive into Gnosticism: its cosmology, the Nag Hammadi discovery, and five lost gospels that recast biblical stories.

They explore key ideas—Sophia, the Demiurge, sparks of divinity, and alternate readings of Eden, Jesus, Judas, and Mary Magdalene—asking why these teachings were suppressed and what it means to look inward for truth.

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This episode of Fringe Beyond Limits examines the rise and collapse of the Love Has Won cult led by Amy Carlson, a woman who claimed to be a divine “Mother God.” Hosts trace her journey from a Midwestern life to leading a devoted online community, the group’s manipulative practices, and the shocking discovery of Carlson’s mummified remains.

The discussion covers followers’ sacrifices, social media recruitment, warning signs of high-control groups, legal fallout, and the emotional toll on families and survivors.

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This episode of Fringe Beyond Limits examines the Stanford Prison Experiment: how ordinary college students were randomly assigned as guards or prisoners, how roles and authority quickly warped behavior, and why the study was halted after six days.

The hosts blend a clear summary of the experiment and its ethical lessons with casual banter, personal reflections, and lighter off-topic moments throughout the episode.

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On this episode of Fringe Beyond Limits the hosts revisit the 1912 Villisca axe murders, tracing the crimerom the night it happened to enduring theories about suspects (Reverend George Kelly, possible hired killers, and the "Man from the Train").

They also share first-hand paranormal investigations and personal experiences in the Moore house, reflect on the real victims and the town's lasting trauma, and discuss the ethics of probing haunted sites.

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On this crossover episode with The Compendium, Kyle Recy and Adam Cox retell the infamous 2013 Carnival Triumph disaster: an engine fire left the ship adrift, power and plumbing failed, and over 4,200 passengers endured days of heat, spoiled food, and overflowing sewage. The hosts unpack what went wrong, the chaotic onboard response, media fallout, and the investigations and legal aftermath.

Its a stark look at corporate decisions, maritime safety failures, and how a single breakdown became a global PR nightmare — the so-called "Poop Cruise from Hell."

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