5 episodes
The Order of Death Josh Mattison
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- True Crime
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5.0 • 33 Ratings
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A documentary series about the murder of Denver talk radio host Alan Berg by the white supremacist group The Order.
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A Driveway In Denver
Talk radio host Alan Berg was gunned down in his driveway in Denver in the summer of 1984. This is a series exploring his murder and the people and ideology responsible for his death.
This episode focuses on Berg's life and rise in the shock jock scene.
Our theme is by Matthew Simonson and we had additional music this episode from Kevin Richards, Lee Rosevere and Moonlight Drift.
Be sure to check out Lost Highways from History Colorado. Stay tuned for their episode on Alan Berg due out October 16th.
We had additional research and production help from Ryan Connell and Rae Solomon. -
The Silent Brotherhood
In this episode, we explore the group behind Alan Berg's murder, their ideology, and their other crimes. We also learn of their plans to overthrow the United States Government.
Our theme is by Matthew Simonson and we had additional music this episode from Kevin Richards, Lee Rosevere and Blue Dot Sessions.
Be sure to check out Lost Highways from History Colorado. Stay tuned for their episode on Alan Berg due out October 16th.
We had additional research and production help from Ryan Connell. -
Domestic Terrorists
In this episode we see how everything ends for The Order and for Robert Mathews. We also learn what happened to the members of The Order after their capture.
Our theme is by Matthew Simonson and we had additional music this episode from Kevin Richards and Blue Dot Sessions.
Be sure to check out Lost Highways from History Colorado. Also come to our event at History Colorado October 22nd! Details here.
We had additional research and production help from Ryan Connell.
And a very special thank you to Terry Gross and Fresh Air for their use of their archival interview with Thomas Martinez. -
Blood and Soil
In our final episode, we explore the effects Robert Mathews and The Order have had on today's modern white supremacist movements.
Our theme is by Matthew Simonson and we had additional music this episode from Kevin Richards and Blue Dot Sessions.
You can find Slate's Standoff podcast here and Bundyville here.
Be sure to check out Lost Highways from History Colorado.
We had additional research and production help from Ryan Connell.
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The Order of Death
This is the trailer for The Order of Death: The murder of Alan Berg and a conspiracy to overthrow the United States Government.
Customer Reviews
High grade look into the Alan Berg story
What a fantastically well made podcast about the murder of Alan Berg. Well researched and fascinating subject matters. Timely in this age of left versus right.
Excellent series
Great work exposing another manifestation of white supremacy, Christian identity, etc. hate groups.
Fascinating look at a Denver tragedy
Great recap of a dark - and darkly prescient - moment in denver history.