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This week on Devious Backstories , Handy & Maal dive into the chilling mystery of the SS Waratah, the passenger ship that disappeared without a trace. In 1909, the SS Waratah set sail carrying more than 200 passengers an

Hosted by Handy and Maal · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 99 episodes
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Devious Thoughts is a weekly podcast hosted by Handy & Maal, where unfiltered conversations meet real-life chaos. From relationships and social dynamics to awkward situations and controversial opinions, nothing is off limits. If it’s messy, uncomfortable, or brutally honest, it’s getting talked about. Pick a side and stay devious.
Handy and Maal hosts Devious Thoughts, a comedy show with 99 episodes published.

This week on Devious Backstories , Handy & Maal dive into the chilling mystery of the SS Waratah, the passenger ship that disappeared without a trace. In 1909, the SS Waratah set sail carrying more than 200 passengers an

Are people getting too comfortable with delusion after breakups? This episode of Devious Thoughts dives into viral tweets, relationship drama, overreactions, impossible dating standards, and the hidden catches behind eve

This week on Devious Backstories , Handy & Maal dive into the life of Al Capone, the notorious mob boss who became the face of organized crime in America. From his rise during Prohibition to building a criminal empire wo

This episode is packed with questionable decisions, petty behavior, and some of the most chaotic relationship advice you'll ever hear. 😭💀 First up, Who's the Villain? — where the gang breaks down messy situations and d

What if someone hid a real treasure chest worth millions of dollars... and challenged the world to find it? 😳💰 In this episode, the gang dives into the bizarre true story of Forrest Fenn and the treasure hunt that capt

The gang jumps into another round of Art of Lying, where ridiculous situations have to be defended with a straight face, before moving into Justified or Jaded, where questionable decisions get put on trial. Things only g

Handy & Maal break down the horrifying case of Harold Shipman, the doctor who became one of the most prolific serial killers in modern history. Trusted by patients and respected in his community, Shipman used his positio

The gang goes full chaos mode reacting to fake texts, Am I The Asshole stories, wild tweets, and insane “read between the lines” situations From guessing context off one message to pitching the worst movie ideas imaginab

Handy & Maal discuss the tragic true story of Christopher McCandless, also known as “Supertramp,” and the devastating reality behind Into the Wild. What started as a journey for freedom and self-discovery ended in isolat

The gang dives into dating delusion, gaslighting, hinge horror stories, brutal insults, and chaotic “would you rather” questions that get way too real 0:11 do women want guys who can’t get girls 6:57 worst ways you’ve be

Handy & Maal break down Jungle starring Daniel Radcliffe and the terrifying true story that inspired it. What starts as an adventure quickly turns into a brutal survival story involving isolation, fear, and impossible co

The gang gets into weird confessions, terrible advice, awkward stories, and conversations that go completely left 0:10 this is how it starts 05:30 Ex’s Molded Dildo 10:35 Who lied to you? 30:20 Explain like you’re 5 #sho

In the 1980s, cocaine flooded into Florida through midnight boat runs, hidden compartments, and men willing to risk everything for fast money. This episode follows the rise of a mechanic who got pulled into America’s boo

The gang dives into cheating, betrayal, witnessing disturbing moments in real life, messy relationship morals, and chaotic “would you rather” questions that spiral out of control. From a woman wanting to look at another

One minute you’re home, relaxed, thinking the night is over. The next, strangers are controlling your life. In this episode, we break down the chilling case of a college student whose normal night at home turned into a n

This episode gets wild quick. We start with Caught in the Act, reacting to the worst excuses people gave when they got caught in… very awkward situations—and somehow they only get worse Then it’s Bad Friend Bingo, where

A quiet village. A secret relationship. Then… a disappearance.Handy & Maal break down the chilling true story of Maria Marten and William Corder—a case that shocked England in the 1800s. What started as a hidden romance

This episode is pure chaos. Handy & Maal test their ability to turn the worst situations into believable excuses in the Art of Lying segment. Then it flips into an “Am I Overreacting?” situation, some wild trivia with “W

In this episode of Devious Backstories, the gang breaks down the disturbing case of Shawn Grate, the Ohio killer who targeted vulnerable women and used abandoned places and empty homes to hide his crimes. What looked ord

The gang jumps from wild hypotheticals to real relationship questions fast. From survival scenarios that test your limits to a debate on how conditional love really is, this episode goes all over the place. Things get ev
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