[Bonus Episode] Small Talk With Kyle

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Heather and Kyle tackle weird listener topics like sinkholes and dream concerts in this bonus episode.

This bonus episode of Big Mad True Crime deviates from the usual true crime format, with hosts Heather and Kyle responding to listener-submitted random questions. Heather introduces the episode by explaining it's a chance to do 'unnecessary small talk' based on topics from the Big Mad True Crime Facebook group. The first topic is sinkholes, leading to a discussion about quicksand and a personal memory of a parking lot cave-in in Williamsburg. Next, they talk about dream concerts, with Kyle mentioning Rick Ross, Young Jeezy, and an orchestra, while Heather jokes about his horror movie-like music taste. A listener asks about unsolved cases they'd like to see solved; Heather mentions JonBenet Ramsey and cases needing justice like Mikey Kudnick and Shelton Sanders, and Kyle adds interest in identifying unnamed victims of serial killers. Food topics include weird uses of ranch dressing, with Heather putting it on plain noodles, and hot sauce preferences, where Heather shares a story about a Taco Bell employee giving her a bag full of mild sauce packets. Holiday questions cover favorite Christmas movies, with Heather liking The Santa Claus and Kyle preferring A Christmas Story, and pet peeves, where Heather mentions Kyle's sleep habits. Personal stories include how they met at a gym, with Heather messaging Kyle on Match.com and him missing a second date due to work, leading to their relationship. They discuss handling stress from demanding jobs, with Heather crying and watching shows like New Girl and Friends. Travel dreams include Sardinia, Scotland, Ireland, and Japan, and white elephant gift ideas involve practical items and quirky finds like a yodeling pickle. The episode ends with Heather announcing a break for Thanksgiving and promising new content afterward.

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A bonus hangout that turns small talk into food fights, gym lore, and plenty of attitude.

Big Mad True Crime takes a detour from casework for a bonus hangout with Kyle, shaped by listener prompts, stray questions, and the show’s taste for unnecessary small talk.

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Kyle is here for a bonus episode built around mustard, duck sauce, gym lore, and Thanksgiving chatter.

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