The original true crime review podcast that looks at other podcasts, TV, and pop culture. True crime authors and real-life couple Rebecca... more
They were the most violent organized crime operation in the Lone Star State. How did authorities topple the Aryan Brotherhood... more
The man who executed IRA informers was a double agent for the British. Why did authorities turn a blind eye... more
A podcast host investigates what role his mother’s boyfriend played in a 1995 murder - and whether it’s connected to... more
A mommy vlogger’s YouTube channel took off when she documented the adoption of a boy from China. But viewers became... more
Years after a woman was drugged and abducted by a mysterious doctor, she confronts her trauma by going back to... more
An employee is gunned down after hours at a Bismarck liquor store. Who was responsible for the deadly holdup? We’ll... more
A Northern Irish doctor was known for his care of elderly patients - and for winding up in their wills.... more
A spiritual leader’s followers continue to die after putting her in their wills. We’ll talk about the podcast “Scary Terri”... more
When a mob hitman leaves witness protection and moves to Arizona, his son launches a drug ring, crossing horns with... more
A team of scientists and activists attempt to return the captive orca from “Free Willy” to the ocean, but doing... more
Missing money, a meddling neighbor, a curious cop, and another vanished husband. Are the Garveys up to it again? We’ll... more
A series of calamities befall a couple awaiting the birth of their twins. Is it bad luck - or something... more
A Scotland Yard detective returns to her native Jamaica to confront her past and solve a missing persons case. We’ll... more
This year, the small screen brought us deliciously wicked characters, in-depth documentaries, and several shows where truth itself was left... more
Hard hitting investigations, historical reconsiderations, whodunnits, and a bit of hysteria - there was something for everyone in our top... more
A mobster, a security guard, and a sap farmer plan an elaborate heist to steal millions of dollars in maple... more
An Elvis impersonator obsessed with black market organ harvesting is accused of sending ricin to the President. But it’s only... more
For decades, the mysterious death of a nuclear power whistleblower has fascinated the public. Now a pair of veteran reporters... more
Inmates who’ve demonstrated rehabilitation are offered a chance at parole. But does the severity of their original crimes forever disqualify... more
Her grandfather invented missiles for the Nazis. Decades later, a reporter sets off to learn about his role in the... more
It’s the most extreme haunted house in America. But where is the line between entertainment and cruelty? We’ll talk about... more
A woman makes a dying request to a podcaster: find the truth to her sister’s 1969 murder. We’ll review “Denise... more
It was the famous study that proved how unchecked power can lead to abuse of authority. But was the study... more
Researchers believed hyperactive school children could benefit by taking stimulants. Decades later, the business of ADHD remains as controversial as... more
A young woman becomes a secret IRA operative during The Troubles. How much is she willing to sacrifice for the... more
She fell in love with a man on Facebook. When they met in real life, why did he say he... more
Can the American ambassador prove the Prime Minister is behind the terror attacks pushing his country toward war? We’ll talk... more
Plot points for a horror film about a boogeyman in the mirror were inspired by real events. What does the... more
A writer mined her own health struggles and personal challenges to create memorable television episodes. But like the TV show,... more
An investigative team hacks into a dark web site where people can buy a hitman. Can they convince police and... more
A Dating Game contestant picks the most charming bachelor. The only problem: he’s a serial killer. We’ll talk about the... more
Hollywood wants to make a movie about podcasting’s favorite true crime trio. But is the film shoot somehow tied to... more
His father was an unrepentant con artist who destroyed his family with his many schemes. Now a stand-up comedian, the... more
Filmmakers follow officers in a troubled Michigan city to confront the challenges of policing, race relations, politics, and what it... more
He was an aggressive lawyer willing to bend the rules to help his clients. Was he willing to have witnesses... more
Doctors want to know if one nurse is responsible for an unusual number of patients dying on their ward -... more
A Florida detective wisecracks his way through a case involving a severed arm, a missing con man, and a curse-spinning... more
They’re the most powerful police force in the world, but how did the NYPD get that way? We’ll patrol their... more
A small-time hustler finds himself stuck between Black mob bosses and the robbers who ripped them off. Kevin Hart leads... more
After 17 years, authorities quietly dropped its case against a death row inmate. How did they home in on Jesse... more
These young women sought guidance from a counselor. She convinced them they were victims of abuse - even though they... more
A woman learns the child she gave up for adoption disappeared decades ago under mysterious circumstances. Is her adoptive family... more
A doctor said he could cure most ills with an alkaline diet. His patients learned the hard way he was... more
The evidence that a group of Marines committed war crimes in an Iraqi village was convincing. So why was no... more
A wedding on Nantucket is ruined by the death of a guest. Is someone in this wealthy, but dysfunctional family... more
For her school project, a student re-investigates the murder/suicide of two teens, and finds herself in danger. We’ll review “A... more
Residents are shocked when hundreds of bodies are found in their Georgia community. For years, the local crematory had not... more
What happened to a man who disappeared after leaving a Georgia nightclub in 2007? Is his body at the bottom... more
Listen to the trailer to Toby Ball's new podcast series, "Rip Current: Assassinating a President."
A device made to get people off cigarettes instead hooked a new generation on nicotine. But has the downfall of... more
For the first time, network TV’s biggest true crime personality brings his signature style to podcasting. We’ll rewind to our... more
In 2005, two dozen Iraqi citizens were slaughtered in their homes by US Marines. Now, Madeleine Baran and her team... more
A man awakes to find his one-night stand has been murdered. Can a down-on-his-luck lawyer win his freedom? We’ll go... more
Inmates hope to connect with their children on the outside through a father/daughter dance. But can one night change the... more
An intelligence analyst and a cunning assassin play a sexy game of cat and mouse. We’ll do a classic rewind... more
An aging New York mobster comes clean: he helped the Italian mafia assassinate the Pope. What would he gain from... more
Who’s ready for a “number two”? America’s favorite true crime teenagers return to investigate who is the Turd Burglar. We’ll... more
They promise to help troubled teens through a regimen of tough love. In reality, it’s a business built on abuse... more
Was a cold war rock anthem actually a piece of CIA propaganda? We’ll rewind the cassette to our 2020 review... more
She vanished after wandering away from police lockup. Eleven months later her body was found in a canyon. Did she... more
A therapist discovers the mysterious clinic where she works is treating war vets by erasing their memories. We’ll go back... more
A group of teen girls all come down with strange tics and convulsions. Is the contagion in the environment…or in... more
It was a water park focused on crazy rides and little concern for safety...and Rebecca has the scars to prove... more
It was a high school rumor: two skinheads shot a random Black man. Can investigators solve a murder when they... more
A pair of FBI agents teams with a researcher to interview the most dangerous serial killers to create a new... more
A man is ambushed on country music’s most famous boulevard. Was he killed because he wanted to clean up the... more
She said she and the disabled man she helped communicate through a keyboard fell in love. Was their romance real... more
A killer turns his life around in prison. Will the family of his victims grant him forgiveness and find their... more
In 1978, a California conservative put a question on the statewide ballot: should gay teachers be banned from the classroom?... more
A socialite is charged with shooting a police officer in Belize. Is her boyfriend and his billionaire father exerting their... more
A Scottish tourist appears to drown off California. Did he fake his death to avoid criminal charges in the UK?... more
The king seeks an heir to his vast kingdom. No, it’s not Shakespeare…It’s a renaissance fair in Texas. We’ll talk... more
A new type of broom revolutionizes the sport of curling. But it’s SO good, it threatens to destroy the sport.... more
An LA Times reporter traces a hotel overdose to the powerful dean of a medical school. But his investigation is... more
They use their Indigenous heritage to obtain influence, benefits, and political power. But they’re not Indians. They’re racial identity thieves.... more
An author returns home to find inspiration in the murder of a local teen. We’ll review the Hulu drama series... more
A reporter receives a phone call from a nephew she didn’t know she had. Together, they look for answers to... more
After a hot mic confession and going on the lam, Robert Durst finally faces a jury. But is justice served?... more
What were the historical factors that turned slave patrols and societal enforcers into an unaccountable police force in America? We’ll... more
Why is everyone so obsessed with the Karen Read case? The Boston Globe's Say More podcast wanted to know, and... more
A trio of true crime podcasters descend on a remote Irish village. The story they uncover is bigger than they... more
The life of a down-on-his-luck comedian is turned upside down by a stalker. The chaos forces him to confront his... more
Police in Austin race the clock to solve a string of mail bombings. How did they find the perpetrator? We’ll... more
His assignment was to retrieve a wealthy playboy from Europe. Instead, he hatched a scheme to trade places and live... more
Who’s responsible for the murder of two Texas teens? Drug dealers, the cops, or the local satanic cult? We’ll explore... more
A sleuth who identifies John Doe’s gets a call from a man presumed dead for years. Is he the baby... more
A decade ago, she failed to get soldiers and detainees to go on the record about Guantánamo Bay. Now, those... more
What happens to adults and children once they’ve been arrested in Nashville? Their paths to justice are as varied as... more
Deliveries of anthrax through the mail gripped post-9/11 America. Was the perpetrator the expert who was helping solve the crime?... more
He said the murders of their children were a hoax. The parents of those slain at Sandy Hook ask a... more
Two high-profile disappearances put the spotlight on missing indigenous women in the Navajo Nation. Connie Walker is back with a... more
Did a high school class project about some local cold cases lead to the identification of a serial killer? We’ll... more
A murder on an ocean liner. A ship full of rich suspects with secrets to hide. Is the crime connected... more
It was the scandal that took down a President…but it didn’t happen all at once. We’ll revisit our 2017 review... more
A man says his sister was accused of killing her mother-in-law, but did his brother set her up to take... more
We'll revisit our 2018 review of Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc.
He went from being a celebrated human rights activist shining a light on oppression in China to being in Washington... more
Did a Columbian drug lord buy off an entire North Carolina town to get cocaine into the United States? A... more
Years after she left a brutal school for troubled teens, a filmmaker returns to the facility to confront its ghosts... more
A journalist flips the script by allowing her subjects to shape their stories. Does it create documentaries that are elevated...or... more
A journalist flips the script by allowing her subjects to shape their stories. Does it create documentaries that are elevated...or just watered... more