MFM Minisode 462

Summary of MFM Minisode 462

by Exactly Right and iHeartPodcasts

25m•November 17, 2025
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Overview of MFM Minisode 462

This minisode of My Favorite Murder (Exactly Right/iHeartPodcasts) is a themed episode: "Creepy Neighbors." The hosts read listener-submitted true stories about unsettling, threatening, or otherwise bizarre neighbors. Episodes mix dark humor, practical safety takeaways, and the show’s recurring sign-off: "Stay sexy and don't get murdered."

Episode structure & recurring elements

  • Theme: Creepy neighbors — a series of listener-submitted anecdotes from college days, childhood, and adulthood.
  • Tone: conversational, amused but serious when stories involve real danger; frequent host reactions and advice (“fuck politeness,” trust your gut).
  • Repeated ad read: Netflix’s The Beast in Me (Claire Danes, Matthew Rhys) — neighbor-as-danger psychological thriller.

Key stories (concise summaries)

  1. "A Virgin and a Pear Tree"

    • Listener lived alone in Alabama; creepy neighbor from nearby shabby apartments repeatedly commented about being a virgin and made weird remarks about her.
    • She found cigarette-butt-filled flowerpots, anonymous creepy mailbox notes, and learned SWAT/DEA removed that neighbor after he was found running a meth lab next door.
    • Takeaway: strange behavior can mask serious criminal activity; trust instincts and consider relocating if you feel unsafe.

  2. "My Sister Lived Near Joseph DeAngelo?"

    • Writer’s sister had a consistently cranky neighbor who yelled and hand-trimmed his lawn with scissors.
    • Years later, news identified Joseph DeAngelo (the Golden State Killer) as living very near the sister’s old address — the storyteller realized the earlier creepy neighbor might have been him.
    • Takeaway: benignly weird behavior can be chilling in hindsight.

  3. "Creepy Note on My Windshield"

    • A 22-year-old architecture grad student received an anonymous, intense note on her windshield and later was cornered by a man from the commercial space below her apartment who invited her up to his unit.
    • She told coworkers; bartender intervened and the man then avoided her.
    • Takeaway: tell trusted people (coworkers, staff) when you feel unsafe; have others intervene if confronting feels risky.

  4. "Hero Senior Dog — Boo"

    • Teenaged storyteller’s large Newfoundland dog fiercely confronted a creepy neighbor who approached the back sliding door at night; the neighbor left quickly.
    • Later, the neighbor was implicated in abusive/church-related crimes.
    • Takeaway: pets can sense danger and provide protection/early warning; trust animal intuition.

  5. "Don’t Curse People (Voodoo Doll Karma)"

    • College-era prank: roommate used a novelty “mini love voodoo doll” (with pins) after a breakup with a neighbor named Josh.
    • Months later, Josh suffered a string of misfortunes (identity theft, deployment to Iraq, meningitis), then messaged the storyteller implying his problems began after their breakup — the friends panicked and removed the doll.
    • Takeaway: a cautionary, superstitious story about guilt and unintended consequences (mostly anecdotal).

  6. "11-Year-Old Calls 911 on Parents"

    • An 11-year-old babysitting two younger brothers heard heavy pounding at the door late at night, assumed the creepy across-the-street neighbor trying to break in, and called 911.
    • Police arrived; it turned out to be the parents outside trying to get back in (they’d chain-locked the back door). Dispatcher stayed on the line until police arrived; storyteller’s parents praised her for calling 911.
    • Takeaway: When in doubt about safety, call for help — better safe than sorry. Also sparks discussion about appropriate babysitting ages.

Main takeaways & safety recommendations

  • Trust your instincts. If your gut says something’s off, take steps to increase safety.
  • Tell someone you trust — coworkers, building staff, friends — when you feel uncomfortable. Enlist help (e.g., ask a bartender, neighbor, manager to intervene).
  • Set boundaries and practice "fuck politeness" when safety is at stake: it’s okay to be brusque or to remove yourself from a situation.
  • Use practical deterrents: locks, chains, cameras, lighting, and pets where appropriate.
  • Call authorities if you are threatened or in danger. Dispatchers can keep you on the line until help arrives.
  • If harassment is ongoing (notes, watching you, leaving items), document it (photos, dates), report to landlord/building management, and consider escalating to law enforcement.
  • If a living situation feels dangerous, consider relocating.

Notable quotes / recurring lines

  • “Fuck politeness.” — Encouragement to prioritize safety over social niceties.
  • “Trust your gut.” — Repeated admonition to listen to instincts when neighbors act creepy.
  • “Stay sexy and don’t get murdered.” — MFM sign-off used throughout.

Action items (if you or someone you know has a creepy neighbor)

  • Document incidents (photos of notes, objects left, times you’re watched).
  • Tell building staff, friends, or trusted co-workers what’s happening.
  • Install simple security measures (lights, cameras, window locks).
  • Call 911 if you feel threatened or someone is trying to enter your home.
  • Consider asking for a restraining order if harassment escalates.
  • If rental/home environment persists as dangerous (e.g., meth lab, criminal activity), move when feasible and notify authorities/landlord.

Episode credits & how to follow

  • Production: Exactly Right (My Favorite Murder), iHeartPodcasts.
  • Hosts read listener emails and react with commentary/advice.
  • Email for submissions: myfavoritemurder@gmail.com
  • Instagram: @myfavoritemurder
  • Listen on iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, YouTube.

If you want the key safety tips boiled down: document, tell someone, set boundaries, call for help — and don’t ignore that bad feeling.