The Round Room

What's your sign, Roomies? Join your hosts as they kick off the Toxic Zodiac Series. They set off the first episode with Gemini! You'll get a brief lesson in Astrology 101 and take a deep dive into the third sign of the zodiac. Shawnna and Kristel share insight into the positive and down right negative traits of the Twins. Kristel introduces you to (in)famous mobster, Henry Hill and Shawnna tells you about Lou Pearlman, the conman behind some of the biggest boy bands in the world.

In this episode of The Round Room, your hosts are ringing in 2024 with a SURPRISE! Kristel and Shawnna have picked out secret topics to surprise each other with. They also chit chat about BookTok, scary movies, and things that'll give you the creeps. Welcome to 2024, Roomies!

It's SPOOKY SZN! In this episode of The Round Room, your hosts ring in the most wonderful time of the year with celebrations of death. Travel south of the border to Mexico with Shawnna to learn about Día de Los Muertos. Head East to China as Kristel tells you all about the Hungry Ghost Festival. Get ready to take a trip to the other side, Roomies.

Wuddup, Roomies! In this episode of The Round Room, your hosts are talking torture. From the history of the use of torture in the judicial system to types of torture methods that are sure to make your skin crawl .. literally. You'll also learn about what to do if you're ever impaled and why you should stay out of the ocean (still). And as always, your hosts torture you with banter about orcas, extreme horror, and all things in between. Get ready for a real slice.

In this week's episode, it's our 4th CREATURE FEATURE! Kristel tells you all about the Japanese Yōkai (妖怪, "strange apparition") and Shawnna shares some Dominican folklore with La Ciguapa. They talk crows, a bald eagle named Murphy, and Shawnna tells you a bizarre death of a household name.

Happy New Year, Roomies! In this episode, your hosts invite you to reconsider how much trust you put in the government. IYKYK. Kristel covers the Rocky Flats of Colorado and Shawnna tells you a tale about Project Sunshine. They share a bizarre "three in a million death" and banter about frightening sea life and lots of cute creatures for your Googling pleasure. Welcome to 2023!

This week on The Round Room - it's a MINIsode. Shawnna tells you the story of the unsolved phenomenon of the Bélmez Faces. She also shares a story that will make you think twice about April Fool's Day pranks.

WE'RE BACK, Roomies! Welcome to "unofficial" Season 2 of The Round Room! In this episode, your hosts take you into dark waters and share tales of mysterious ghost ships. They cover the Ourang Medan and the Mary Celeste. Shawnna covers a disturbing death you won't believe and Kristel promotes cruises. Get ready to set sail.

In this episode of The Round Room, your hosts share stories of animals and their extraordinary abilities. Kristel takes a deep dive into animals who can predict natural disasters and Shawnna tells a tale of a cat who can foresee death and dogs who can sense diseases. They also discuss expensive exotic plants, what not to do when you're choking, and why you should always rock purple eyeshadow.

In this episode of The Round Room, your hosts dive into the cultural phenomenon known as The 27 Club. Kristel shares details around the tragic death of 27 Club member Kim Jong-hyun and Shawnna tells you about the untimely bizarre death of Anton Yelchin.

In this week's episode, your hosts are talking poisons! Kristel shares the story of the notorious "herbalist" Locusta. Shawnna tells you a tale of a black widow whose poison of choice was antifreeze. You'll also learn about belladonna and a woman who drank liquid gold.

In this week's episode, it's CREATURE FEATURE #3! Kristel tells tales of the Scandinavian draugr and Shawnna dives into reports of black-eyed children. Your hosts also talk a lot about food, nostalgia, and cleaning out your lint trap.

In this episode, join your hosts Kristel and Shawnna for some unsolved mysteries (RIP Robert Stack). Kristel covers the haunting theories around the Texas Killing Fields mystery and Shawnna tells a tale of corruption and conspiracy with the boys on the tracks murders. Buckle up, Roomies. You're going for a ride!

Merry Christmas, Roomies! In this episode, your hosts share stories of atrocious Christmas crimes. Shawnna covers the Italian Hall Disaster and the Lawson Family murders. Kristel shares some insight on the most infamous Christmas crime of all: the murder of JonBenét Ramsey. Your hosts also tell you how far some people will go to score a Black Friday deal.

In this week's episode, your hosts focus on dreams. Shawnna talks about lucid dreaming and the most popular recurring dreams. Kristel takes a deep dive into dream interpretation. They also share a bizarre death involving a farm animal. Sweet dreams, Roomies.

In this week's episode, your hosts discuss sleep disorders. Kristel covers Fatal Familial Insomnia while Shawnna tells you all about Sleep Paralysis. They discuss their love for snoozing, ASMR, and crystals. Shawnna shares a bizarre sleep-related death.

Happy Halloween, Roomies! In this special episode, your hosts take a dive into the origins of Halloween and some of your favorite traditions. They share stories of Halloween nostalgia and Shawnna tells you a true tale of poison Halloween candy. Get ready to get spooky.

In this week's episode, your hosts cover an array of urban legends. From haunted bridges and demons to bloody messages and falling through windows, they've got you've covered. Kristel covers a bizarre death at a video game cafe.

Welcome to the Halloween Series! In the second minisode, Shawnna tells you all about the origins of a spooky Halloween staple - the Jack O'Lantern!

In this week's episode, your hosts take you to some haunted places! Shawnna introduces you to the Baker Hotel in Mineral Wells, Texas and Kristel tells you about Poveglia Plague Island, which is said to be the most haunted island in the world. Shawnna also shares a royally bizarre food-related death. Your hosts also talk ghost town road trips, Louisiana, and dinosaurs. Lots and lots of dinosaurs.