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Content Warnings: murder, suicide Synopsis: The 911 Caller brings us back to the events of the murder-suicide on May 21st, 2012 in her own words and discusses the impact it had on her. Host: Wendy Fink Guest: Anonymous 911 Caller Content Warning: Chris Fink Sting: "Yessum" by Jingle Punks Music: “Court and Page” by Silent Partner Editors: Chris Fink, Wendy Fink © 2020 Wendy "The Wendy Variety" Fink A Message: There are confidential, mental wellness resources available for every person,...

Content Warnings: murder, suicide Synopsis: Wendy and Steph discuss and analyze both an email Landis sent to his sister in the summer of 2011, less than a year before the murder-suicide, and also an email he sent to his mother hours before the May 21st, 2012 murder-suicide. Hosts: Wendy Fink & Steph J Content Warning: Chris Fink Sting: "Yessum" by Jingle Punks Music: “Court and Page” by Silent Partner Editors: Chris Fink, Wendy Fink © 2022 Wendy "The Wendy Variety" Fink A Message: There are...

Content Warnings: murder, suicide, self harm, eating disorders, predatory behavior Wendy and Steph discuss an email with the attachment Virginia.docx sent to the object of Landis’s obsession over a year before he killed her ex-boyfriend and then himself. The email, with redactions and changes to protect the innocent, is on our website. It is recommended reading for full context, however, the same content warnings still apply. Host: Wendy Fink Co-Host: Steph Jurusz Content Warning: Chris Fink...

Content Warnings: murder, suicide Landis’s self-described descent into “madness” is unveiled through emails dating back to 2010-2012. This was an era before #MeToo and before measures in American society began being taken to increase suicide awareness and prevention while reducing the stigma of discussing suicide. Steph, a published essayist with a master’s in non-fiction writing, helps analyze and educate. Tumblr Reference: https://attolences.tumblr.com/ Host: Wendy Fink Co-Host: Steph...

Episode 10: IVF Preparedness Hello, and welcome back to The Wendy Variety Podcast after a much-needed break. Wendy brings her husband, Chris, onto the show to give you some real talk about depression, hope, egg retrieval, egg fertilization, cryopreservation, and preparing both physically and mentally for IVF after 7 IUI attempts. Be sure to check out Episode 5: Green Eggs & Sperm as well as Episode 7: IUI x7 for similar content. Editing by Chris Fink © 2019 Wendy "The Wendy Variety" Fink...

Content Warnings: murder and suicide It’s a well-known fact that some of the best writers include personal details of their life. However, most writers are tactful and subtle… Landis Allen Casner was not. Wendy brings in Steph, a published essayist with a master’s in non-fiction writing, to analyze Landis's fiction writings. Together, they uncover facts relating to the murder-suicide that occurred on May 21st, 2012 in Tempe, Arizona. Host: Wendy Fink Guest: Steph Content Warning: Chris...

Host: Wendy Fink Guest: Mickey Terreault Wendy calls up her fellow colleague-in-leadership, Mickey, to discuss two things they have in common: their passion for people management, and how they earned their way into these positions without college degrees. Wendy’s LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/wendyfink Mickey’s LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/mickeyterreault Music: “Golden Hour” by Lakey Inspired https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/golden-hour Creative Commons License - Attribution 3.0...

Host: Wendy Fink Guest: Steph Content Warning: Chris Sting: "Yessum" by Jingle Punks Editor: Wendy Fink Content Warnings: murder and suicide Could anything in Landis Casner’s childhood, teen, and young adult years have helped us predict the eventual murder-suicide on May 21st, 2012? Wendy brings in Steph, a published essayist with a master’s in non-fiction writing, to analyze the final half of Wendy's interview with the murderer’s mother as told to us in Episode 4 of Loving Landis. © 2019...

Host: Wendy Fink Guests: Andria Cerrone, Kayla Rochelle Rehus Edited by Wendy Fink and Chris Fink Wendy brings her friends Andria and Kayla, fellow fans of pit bulls, onto the show to discuss their love of the misunderstood dog breed while setting the facts straight about the misconceptions. © 2019 Wendy "The Wendy Variety" Fink "Kitbull" by Pixar https://youtu.be/AZS5cgybKcI RESOURCES What is a pit bull? https://www.today.com/pets/what-pit-bull-it-s-not-actually-dog-breed-t118066 ASPCA...

Content Warnings: murder, suicide Synopsis: Southern and McClintock in Tempe, Arizona. A murder-suicide allegedly over a love triangle. What type of monster shows up at a guy's apartment, rings the doorbell, and then kills him on sight before killing himself? The answer might surprise you. Format: This episode goes into the second half of the interview with the murderer's mother after Wendy details how she first met him. Host: Wendy Fink Guest: Denise Content Warning: Chris Sting: "Yessum"...

Host: Wendy Fink Guest: Chris Fink Edited by Wendy Fink and Chris Fink Wendy brings her husband, Chris, onto the show to discuss their fertility journey including 7 IUI attempts. Be sure to check out Green Eggs & Sperm (episode 5) for a similar episode. © 2019 Wendy "The Wendy Variety" Fink Come Home by Declan DP https://soundcloud.com/declandp Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library...

Host: Wendy Fink Guests: Marcus Rayford Steph Jurusz Laura Huddleston For the Valentine’s Day Special of The Wendy Variety Podcast, Wendy Fink and Marcus Rayford start off the episode portraying disgruntled (but sexy) radio hosts who take a call from Steph Jurusz (published essayist, masters in non-fiction writing) who discuss the commercialized BS of the holiday with them. We then learn the brutally metal and religious origins of Valentine’s Day from Laura Huddleston (history teacher,...

Host: Wendy Fink Guests: Steph, Bre Content Warning: Sting: "Yessum" by Jingle Punks Editor: Wendy Fink Content Warning: murder and suicide. Could anything in Landis Casner’s childhood have helped us predict the eventual murder-suicide on May 21st, 2012? Wendy brings in Steph (published essayist, master’s in non-fiction writing) and Bre (master’s in criminal justice and her bachelor’s in forensic psychology) to analyze the first half of Wendy's interview with the murderer’s mother as told to...

Host: Wendy Fink Guest: Sonnen Wendy, who has experience buying donor sperm, interviews her friend who happens to be an egg donor. TOPICS: Why not adoption (yet!) Why not surrogacy Legalities and confidentiality How Sonnen decided to become an egg donor What loved ones think of egg donation What it's like to do egg donation The most difficult things about being an egg donor The best things about being an egg donor Wendy's experiences with donor sperm Choosing a sperm donor The differences...

Notes: Content warnings include both murder and suicide. Format: This episode features a sound effects re-enactment with a news piece, and an interview with the murderer's mother. Synopsis: Southern and McClintock in Tempe, Arizona. A murder-suicide allegedly over a love triangle. What type of monster shows up at a guy's apartment, rings the doorbell, and then kills him on sight before killing himself? While listening to this episode, the question you need to ask yourself is this: "Could I...

Host: Wendy Fink Guests: Marcus Rayford, Laura Huddleston, Steph Jurusz, Ally Baumlin Foley Artist: Marcus Rayford Chimney Fire: ReignSamba Wendy and Marcus begin the episode asking “When you hear Baby, It’s Cold Outside, which version do you hear?” Steph Jurusz (a published essayist and cultural critic with her master’s degree in non-fiction writing), Laura Huddleston (a history teacher with a masters in education and a bachelors in secondary education for history), and Ally Baumlin (a...

Notes: Content warnings include both murder and suicide. Format: This episode features a re-enactment, a memorial, and a mystery. Synopsis: Southern and McClintock in Tempe, Arizona. A murder-suicide allegedly over a love triangle. What type of monster would murder a loving father of 4 who was successful at his job and who was always there for his friends? ...and what is the host’s connection to this case? A Message: If you or a loved one are struggling with mental wellness, there are...

Host: Wendy Fink Guests: Steph Jurusz, Bre Stangel Commercial: Andria Cerrone Wendy brings her friends Steph Jurusz, a published essayist, and Bre Stangel, who has her master’s in criminal justice and her bachelor’s in forensic psychology, in to talk about true crime and the upcoming true crime series being worked on! How did they get into true crime? What stories have gripped them the most over the years? What footwork and research has gone into the upcoming true crime series being worked...

Host: Wendy Fink Guests: Chris Fink, Dan Richard, Ken Baumlin, Ally Baumlin, Paul Cerrone, Andria Cerrone Happy Thanksgiving and welcome to Episode 2: Don’t Make Friends in the Bathroom! In this episode of The Wendy Variety Podcast, we learn the following: - IBM will never sponsor us (You’re welcome to prove us wrong, IBM!) - Andria teaches us that creepiness can pay off - Wendy didn’t know how guys pee until this episode - Paul creates a new culture - Dan educates us on the lesser known...

The first show notes episode would’ve been posted sooner, but your host caught a cold. Thankfully, it cleared up before the holiday season! In this show notes episode, your host, Wendy Fink talks about how she’s improved future episodes and she gives a teaser of her favorite part of Episode 2 titled “Don’t Look for Friendships in the Bathroom”, an episode that’s all about making long lasting friendships! Music Credits: Morning Sun by Nicolai Heidlas Music @nicolai-heidlas Creative Commons —...