Best Cause We Ain Podcasts (2024)

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97. The Long Island Serial Killer and His Invisible Victims with Raul Montero, Part 1 43:08

2h ago43:08

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The 2023 arrest of Rex Heuermann for the Long Island Serial Killer murders brought many answers. But would the murders have been solved faster if the victims were not marginalized? Raul Montero, a victims' advocate who has expanded his efforts beyond this case to attempt to help solve missing and unidentified persons cases across the United States,…

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Bonus - Reporting, Resilience and Grace in Delphi with Áine Cain and Kevin Greenlee 48:36

13m ago48:36

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The trial of Richard Allen in Delphi, Ind., for the murders of 13-year-old Abby Williams and 14-year-old Libby German is headed to the jury. In this bonus episode, we are joined by Kevin Greenlee and Áine Cain of The Murder Sheet podcast join us for this bonus to explore the trial itself, the town of Delphi, the grace that has been shown by family …

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96. Advancing Indigenous Causes on the Alaskan Mountains and Shores with Kendra Kloster 1:18:05

2h ago1:18:05

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Kendra Closter is the director for government relations at the Alaska Federation of Natives and the former co-director for Law and Policy at the Alaska Native Women's Resource Center, an organization dedicated to strengthening local, state, and tribal government responses to the needs of Native women and children in their communities and their home…

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Bonus - True Crime Swine with Kevin Greenlee and Áine Cain 25:40

1d ago25:40

25:40

In this Silver Linings Handbook bonus that was originally released on Patreon, Kevin Greenlee and Áine Cain of The Murder Sheet podcast join to discuss the human costs of the way we consume and the way people cover true crime. The lessons that are shared by Kevin and Áine, who are covering the trial of now of Richard Allen, the man accused of the 2…

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95. Grief, Ghosts and Love that Is Persistent with Chris Soucy 1:00:18

1d ago1:00:18

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What do love and grief have in common? They are both eternal. Chris Soucy joins us to discuss the connection between grief, love and ghosts. We explore literature, movies, European, Black and Native cultures and paranormal experiences to examine the common threads between these things in society and culture. We discuss hope we can find in being tou…

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Bonus - The Mystery of Dyatlov Pass with Brett Talley 40:54

2d ago40:54

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In 2021, The Prosecutors Podcast did a five-part series on Dyatlov Pass. Brett Talley, the co-host of that podcast, joins to revisit the series, talk updates and discuss our theories on what happened to the nine hikers who disappeared in the Ural Mountains. Was it an avalanche? A Soviet military experiment? Aliens? To listen to The Prosecutors Podc…

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94. Why We Love Mysteries with Brett Talley (Part 2 of 2) 44:54

8d ago44:54

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We return to mysteries with celebrated author Brett Talley, the co-host of The Prosecutors Podcast, where we explore the connection between modern-day true crime and the human fascination with mysteries. Among other things, we explore the human need to search, solve puzzles, make sense of the world and what happens when those enigmas are solved. Th…

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93. Why We Love Mysteries with Brett Talley (Part 1 of 2) 51:35

15d ago51:35

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Brett Talley, is the co-host of The Prosecutors Podcast and an author of several bestselling novels and anthologies, including He Who Walks in the Shadows, That Which Shall Not Be, and The Fiddle is the Devil's Instrument. We're going to talk about the world of mysteries, from classic literary whodunits to modern-day true crime. Brett shares his jo…

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92. Nightstalker: The Golden State Serial Killer Joe DeAngelo with Julia Cowley 1:33:19

22d ago1:33:19

1:33:19

A ransacker stalked a small city in California, breaking into 120 homes in 20 months. Two hundred and twenty miles away, three years later, a man committed 50 home-invasion rapes. Three years after that and 300 miles to the south, a series of at least 11 murders occurred. Former FBI Profiler Julia Cowley, the host of The Consult podcast and lead pr…

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91. Real Life Nightmares: How Psychological Thrillers Help Us Face Our Realities with Allison Dickson 1:31:14

29d ago1:31:14

1:31:14

Allison Dickson, who has been writing novels and short stories for more than 15 years, joins Jayson to explore our fascination with psychological thrillers. Jayson and Allison discuss how many psychological thrillers are exaggerated versions of realities that allow us to address our challenges and fears in life in a more palatable form. We touch on…

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Bonus - "Whose Afraid of LaDonna Humphrey? I Am" with Julie Murray 19:40

1M ago19:40

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Julie Murray, the sister of Maura Murray, and I discuss our shared experience with LaDonna Humphrey, a past guest and the subject of an investigation by Javier Levia's PRETEND podcast. LaDonna is suspected of altering emails with the Murray family that permanently altered the public perception of Julie's family and the case around Maura's 2004 disa…

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90. The Death Gabby Petito and the Birth of a Movement with Nichole and Jim Schmidt 1:24:00

1M ago1:24:00

1:24:00

Gabby Petito's parents, Nicole and Jim Schmidt, join us to talk about Gabby, a 22-year-old woman who was murdered by her fiancé while they were traveling together on a "vanlife" journey across the United States. Jim and Nichole also discuss their efforts to tackle the challenges of domestic violence and missing persons cases through their foundatio…

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October Trailer - Buckle Up 5:16

2M ago5:16

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Time to get ready for the Spooky Month. Join us in October (late September for Patreon members) and listen to the trailer about our star-studded set of guests: We will be joined by the author Allison Dickson on psychological thrillers; Brett Talley, the author and co-host of The Prosecutors Podcast, on mysteries; former FBI Profiler and host of The…

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89. Belonging with John Mitchell 1:04:02

1M ago1:04:02

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Belonging plays such a key role in attracting and retaining talent. Creating environments where people are free to bring their entire self to work and feel welcome is a crucial leadership attribute. It is the key to successfully achieving inclusive environment when there are a diverse range of people in that environment. There is a ton of psycholog…

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88. Storm Chaser with Jim Reed 1:40:37

2M ago1:40:37

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We are joined by Jim Reed, a photographer and documentarian who was been chasing storms for almost four decades. Jim discusses chasing hurricanes, tornados and other anomalous weather across the world, the realities versus the depictions of storm chasing, the psychological and emotional cost of the work and why, for him, it's all about chasing beau…

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True Crime Bonus - Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders with Julia Cowley of The Consult podcast and Allison Dickson of Vintage Villains (Part 3 of 3) 1:56:45

2M ago1:56:45

1:56:45

We wrap our episodes on the Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders with former FBI Profiler Julia Cowley, the host of The Consult podcast. In this episode, Julia gives a consult like FBI's behavioral analysis unit would for investigators and Allison Dickson of the Vintage Villains podcast and I share our theories. Special thanks to Jessica Olive Cash of Just …

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87. Making the Forensic Ties that Bind, Live Listeners Q&A with Kristen Mittelman of Othram (Part 2 of 2) 50:52

2M ago50:52

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In this second episode with Kristen Mittelman, co-founder of Othram, a forensic DNA and genetic genealogy company that has revolutionized the resolution of cold cases, Kirsten takes questions from listeners. Kristen discusses the most difficult cases Othram has solved, Othram's selection process, how Othram has built a data set that allows them to …

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True Crime Bonus - Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders with Allison Dickson of Vintage Villains (Part 2 of 3) 1:48:15

2M ago1:48:15

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We continue with the case of the murders of Lori Farmer, Michele Guse and Denise Milner, three preteen girls killed at their Girl Scout camp in Locust Grove, Oklahoma. We pick up at the arrest of Gene Leroy Hart, a 33-year-old Cherokee man, explore the community reaction and take you through the trial and the verdict. Check out the Silver Linings H…

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86. Making the Forensic Ties that Bind with Kristen Mittelman of Othram (Part 1 of 2) 55:57

3M ago55:57

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Kristen Mittelman, co-founder of Othram, a forensic DNA and genetic genealogy company that has revolutionized the resolution of cold cases, joins Jayson for a one-on-one conversation. They discuss how she and her husband, David, went from working on the Human Genome Project to attempting to identify victims, perpetrators and the unidentified who di…

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True Crime Bonus - Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders with Allison Dickson of Vintage Villains (Part 1 of 3) 1:37:21

3M ago1:37:21

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In this gripping true crime bonus episode, we dive deep into the tragic story of the Girl Scout murders at Camp Scott in Oklahoma. Allison Dixon joins us to take us through the chilling events of June 1977, where three young girls were brutally murdered, leading to the largest manhunt in Oklahoma history. The episode explores the racial tensions, f…

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85. Warfighter Down with Former Delta Force Operator Tom Satterly and Jen Satterly 1:23:48

3M ago1:23:48

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We are joined by Tom Slattery, a former site member of the US Army's Delta Force, and his wife, Jen, where we discuss the bloodshed, the wounds, the moments of guilt, depression and trauma that they have dedicated their lives to help other members of the Special Forces and their loved ones heal from, and how they think this approach would help anyo…

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84. Finding Hope and Engaging with Empathy with Julie Murray 1:22:16

3M ago1:22:16

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Julie Murray, a victim's advocate, the current host of the Media Pressure podcast, and the sister of Maureen Murray, a 21-year-old woman who went missing in 2004 in New Hampshire, is the host of a new podcast called Media Pressure, where she not only tells the story of her sister, Maura's disappearance from the perspective of her family, she has al…

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83. The Dark Side and Bright Side of True Crime with Brett Talley and Alice LaCour of The Prosecutors Podcast, Part 2 51:04

3M ago51:04

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Jayson is joined by Brett Talley and Alice LaCour, co-hosts of The Prosecutors Podcast and The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for part 2 on the dark side and bright side of true crime. They dive into the challenges and responsibilities of covering true crime cases, especially those involving missing and murdered Indigenous women. They discuss the impact…

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82. The Dark Side and Bright Side of True Crime with Brett Talley and Alice LaCour of The Prosecutors Podcast, Part 1 54:17

4M ago54:17

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In this episode Jayson sits down with Brett Talley and Alice LaCour, co-hosts of The Prosecutors Podcast and The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs. They delve into the evolution of media in true crime storytelling, their journey through the legal profession, and the impact of social media on the criminal justice system. Join us for an insightful conversati…

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Bonus - Media, Manipulation, and Secret Messages: A Conversation with Jayson Blair on The Murder Sheet with Áine Cain and Kevin Greenlee 58:07

4M ago58:07

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I sit down as a guest with Kevin Greenlee and Áine Cain of The Murder Sheet podcast is for a conversation about true ethical crime and media coverage of the criminal justice system. We will talk about The Murder Sheet’s recent coverage of Twitter messages between figures in the Delphi murders case. We discuss how judges’ recent efforts to prevent t…

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81. Not Missing the Moment with Jason Usry 1:15:03

4M ago1:15:03

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Jason Ursy joins to discuss his upcoming podcast, "Missing in a Moment," which will tell the stories of the lives and disappearances of missing people in a victim-centered podcast. Jason is a host of the true-crime satire podcast, "Santa, Maybe a Criminal" and "Missing in a Moment" is his first venture into reporting real-life stories. He discusses…

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80. Stolen Song: A Native Mother's Fight for her Murdered Son with Vangie Randall-Shorty 1:08:09

4M ago1:08:09

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Today, we talk with a mother who lost her son, whose death was compounded by cross-jurisdictional challenges, mistrust of law enforcement and the fact that he was a Native American. We are joined by Vangie Randall-Shorty, whose son disappeared in Farmington, New Mexico and then was found dead in the Navajo Nation days later, to discuss the search f…

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79. Coming Out: Embracing Being LGBTQ+ in the Workplace 45:42

4M ago45:42

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Today, we discuss the challenges for LGBTQ+ people when it comes to coming out in the workplace and the complex balancing act for companies, managers, and employees with our guest, Britt, who is also a member of the Monacan Indian Nation Tribe. Visit our website and follow along with us on Instagram, join our Silver Linings Fireside Chat Facebook g…

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78. Invisible: The Faceless Native Women Who Go Missing with Darlene Gomez 1:18:46

4M ago1:18:46

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Today, we discuss the heartbreaking stories of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People with Darlene Gomez, a New Mexico attorney who advocates for them and their loved ones and whose own friend, Melissa Montoya, disappeared at a bar on St. Patrick's Day in 2011 in Dulce, New Mexico. Darlene walks us from Melissa's case, the search for justice for he…

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77. The Life and Mysterious Death of Dawn Pasela with Tony Viola 1:20:48

5M ago1:20:48

1:20:48

Uncover the riveting story of Tony Viola, a saga of conviction, courage, and the quest for justice. This episode delves into what Tony describes as his wrongful mortgage fraud conviction and the heart-wrenching tragedy of Dawn Pasela, a whistleblower whose testimony could have changed everything. Visit our website and follow along with us on Instag…

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76. The Scales of Jim Crow Injustice with Gilbert King of Bone Valley, Part 2 1:31:29

5M ago1:31:29

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In this episode, Gilbert and Jayson continue their conversation from part one and take listeners questions on race in the pre-Civil Rights era of the American South, the difficulties we have as Americans with seeing our own history truthfully or clearly, the links between the investigation into the case of Leo Schofield Jr. and his other works, the…

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75. The Scales of Jim Crow Injustice with Gilbert King of Boney Valley, Part 1 1:22:31

5M ago1:22:31

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In this episode, Jayson sits down with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and historian Gilbert King. Gilbert shares his journey of uncovering dark and traumatic areas of American history, focusing on civil rights and wrongful convictions. They delve into his award-winning books, "Devil in the Grove" and "The Execution of Willie Francis," and discus…

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74. Teaching as An Act of Love with Laura Mead 1:06:11

5M ago1:06:11

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Dive into the world of education with Laura Mead, a seasoned expert in special education, as she explores the nuances of teaching and learning. From her work at Pathways Academy to her philosophies on student engagement, we unravel the intricate tapestry of student needs, the impact of testing, and the quest for a just and fair educational system t…

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True Crime Bonus Episode: The Disappearance of Katherine and Sheila Lyon on Vintage Villains, Part 2 1:36:52

5M ago1:36:52

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In Part 2 of this episode of The Silver Linings Handbook and Vintage Villains, Jayson Blair and Allison Dickson, we continue about the 1975 disappearances of two sisters, Katherine and Sheila Lyon,. We follow the cold case detectives as they discover witnesses, suspects and forensic evidence that becomes key to cracking one aspect of the case. We e…

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True Crime Bonus Episode: The Disappearance of Katherine and Sheila Lyon on Vintage Villains, Part 1 1:26:00

6M ago1:26:00

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In this episode of The Silver Linings Handbook and Vintage Villains, Jayson Blair and Allison Dickson discuss the 1975 disappearances of two sisters, Katherine and Sheila Lyon. The girls vanished from a mall in Wheaton, Maryland. Witnesses reported seeing a strange man with a tape recorder, but after a massive search, this case, that transformed th…

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73. The Dream of Noojimo'iwewin: Tribal EMS Healing One Person at a Time, Part 2 of 2 1:13:27

6M ago1:13:27

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Join us on the second part of a profound journey through the heart of Indian country as we delve into the unique challenges faced by tribal emergency medical service professionals. Jayson sits down with Monty Fronk, Chasity Williamson Tatzi, and Joshua Ellison—frontline heroes who share their experiences and the deep cultural connections that shape…

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72. The Dream of Noojimo'iwewin: Tribal EMS Healing One Person at a Time, Part 1 of 2 1:02:52

6M ago1:02:52

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Join us on a profound journey through the heart of Indian country as we delve into the unique challenges faced by tribal emergency medical service professionals. Jayson sits down with Monty Fronk, Chasity Williamson Tatzi, and Joshua Ellison—frontline heroes who share their experiences and the deep cultural connections that shape their life-saving …

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71. Love and Innocence: Fighting for the Husband She Believes Was Wrongfully Convicted with Paula Kensu, Part 2 1:05:14

6M ago1:05:14

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When Paula read about Temujin Kensu's plight—a Michigan man serving life for a crime he claims he didn't commit—she couldn't have predicted that her life was about to change. Their story, unfolding in this episode, is a saga of advocacy, love, and the quest for justice. As Paula becomes Temujin's wife and fiercest advocate, they confront a flawed l…

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70. Love and Innocence: Fighting for the Husband She Believes Was Wrongfully Convicted with Paula Kensu, Part 1 1:13:57

6M ago1:13:57

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Discover the heart-wrenching journey of Paula Kensu, a woman whose love knows no bounds, as she navigates the labyrinth of the criminal justice system to prove her husband's innocence. We delve deep into Paula's story of resilience, the flawed trial of Temujin Kensu, fighting for the innocence of your loved one, marriage and other close relationshi…

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69. Private Investigator for the Missing: The Hunt for Brianna Maitland with Greg Overacker 1:06:36

7M ago1:06:36

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We're diving into the gripping journey through the cold case of Brianna Maitland with Greg Overacker, the investigator who's been chasing shadows for nearly two decades. Discover how a chance encounter at a rest stop led Overacker to a friendship with Brianna's father and a lifelong commitment to solving her case. From the haunting rural roads of V…

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68. The News That's Fit to Print: Journalism and True Crime with Áine Cain, Kevin Greenlee and Dana Poll (Part 2 of 2) 56:53

7M ago56:53

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Step behind the scenes of true crime podcasting with Jayson Blair, Dana Poll, Kevin Greenlee, and Áine Cain. This episode delves into the heart of what it means to be a responsible creator in the true crime genre, exploring the delicate balance between informing the public and respecting those involved. Discover how these podcasters use their uniqu…

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Bonus - A Free Press and Fair Trial with Brett from The Prosecutors Podcast on Michael Ely's Just Legal History 1:09:18

7M ago1:09:18

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In this bonus episode, Jayson joins Michael Ely on his podcast and YouTube channel, Just Legal History. They are also joined by Brett from The Prosecutor's Podcast to have a discussion on the free press and a fair trial. In this discussion, they talk about the idea of how do we balance the first amendment right to a free press and for the public to…

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67. The News That's Fit to Print: Journalism and True Crime with Áine Cain, Kevin Greenlee and Dana Poll (Part 1 of 2) 1:04:25

7M ago1:04:25

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Delve into the responsibilities of true crime creators with Jayson Blair, Áine Cain and Kevin Greenlee of the Murder Sheet podcast and Dana Poll of the True Crime P.I. podcast as they explore the impact of their work on real people's lives, the challenges of navigating social media's murky waters, and the role of the audience in discerning the trut…

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Bonus - Patty Cannon and the Reverse Underground Railroad on The Vintage Villains Podcast with Allison Dickson 1:37:21

7M ago1:37:21

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In this bonus episode, Alison Dickson and Jayson unraveled a dark saga of Patty Cannon, a mastermind behind what was called the reverse underground railroad. Patty and her gang, The Johnson Cannon Gang would capture free blacks and runaway slaves in the north and sell them to Southern Plantation owners who are desperate in the wake of them after im…

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66. Live: A Conversation with FBI Profiler Julia Cowley of The Consult podcast (Part 2of 2) 49:35

7M ago49:35

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Jayson is joined by Julia Cowley, a retired FBI agent and Criminal Profiler. In this second part of a two part discussion, we're going to discuss the unsolved killing of 36 year old Phil Demaro, a gay man who is killed in his San Francisco apartment, the unsolved Zodiac Killer case, the Lewis-Clark Valley serial killer case and answer more listener…

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Bonus - John Wilkes Booth Part 2: Setting the Stage on The Vintage Villains Podcast with Allison Dickson 1:29:28

7M ago1:29:28

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This episode is a riveting deep dive into the aftermath of one of the most shocking events in American history: the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth. Join Jayson and Allison as they follow a harrowing journey through the escape route of a killer. From swampy hideouts to the pursuit of cavalry, uncover the motivations,…

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Bonus - John Wilkes Booth Part 1: Setting the Stage on The Vintage Villains Podcast with Allison Dickson 1:13:25

7M ago1:13:25

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Journey back to 1865 with Jayson Blair and Allison Dixon, as they delve into the complex and riveting tale of John Wilkes Booth, a man whose actions rippled through American history and left an indelible mark on the nation's fabric. In this two-part episode, we'll traverse the tumultuous landscape of a country at war, explore the life and times of …

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65. Live: A Conversation with FBI Profiler Julia Cowley of The Consult podcast (Part 1 of 2) 1:22:25

7M ago1:22:25

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This episode is a compelling conversation with Julia Cowley, a former FBI profiler whose expertise helped crack cases like the Golden State Killer and the Long Island Serial Killer. Julia opens up about the motivations that led her to law enforcement, the challenges of providing closure to victims' families, and the consultative role of the BAU in …

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64. Seeking Justice for a Woman They Never Knew with Dana Poll, Lexi Kakis, and Andrea Cipriano (Part 2 of 2) 50:22

8M ago50:22

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This is the second of two episodes on Dawn Pasela with Dana Poll, Lexi Kakis, and Andrea Cipriano, who are investigating Dawn's suspicious death. We're going to dig deeper into the case exploring among other things, the star witness against Tony Viola, Catherine Clover, who is given an office in the prosecutor's office and who was later alleged to …

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63. Seeking Justice for a Woman They Never Knew with Dana Poll, Lexi Kakis, and Andrea Cipriano (Part 1 of 2) 50:26

8M ago50:26

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Dive into the gripping tale of Dawn Pasela, a young woman with a bright future, whose life was cut short under mysterious circumstances. In this episode, Jayson is joined by three tenacious guests, Dana Poll, Lexi Kakis, and Andrea Cipriano as they unravel the complex web of Dawn's last days. From her promising career in the Ohio attorney general's…

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