Best DETROIT Murder City Podcasts (2024)

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You Might Also Like: The Confessions of Anthony Raimondi 33:48

14d ago33:48

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Marc heads to Williamsburg, Brooklyn to meet a 70-year old gangster and hear him confess to the murder of Pope John Paul I. What he learns is that there’s a lot more to Anthony Raimondi than meets the eye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Gimlet

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Introducing | Beyond All Repair 24:37

4M ago24:37

24:37

A new 10-part true-crime podcast, Executive Produced and Edited by Zac Stuart-Pontier, co-creator of Crimetown. Imagine if, one day, you are accused of something. Something horrible, violent, heinous. Something you swear you did not do, and nothing you say can convince anyone otherwise — even the people closest to you. That’s Sophia Johnson’s story…

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It has been over a decade since former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick was convicted on federal racketeering charges. Will he ever pay off his debt to the city? 10:23

4M ago10:23

10:23

Kwame Kilpatrick went from being the future of Detroit to one of the city's most notable felons. While Kilpatrick is out of prison, he still owes hundreds of thousands dollars. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark wonders what it will take for Kilpatrick to clear his debt. (PHOTO: Phillip Faraone/Getty)…

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Ruth DiRienzo-Whitehead: the Mother, the Monster - Part 2 46:49

5M ago46:49

46:49

No one wants to believe a mother could actually kill her own son; holding a belt tight around his neck and squeezing until he took his last breath. No, an act this disturbing would defy comprehension, go against every innate parental instinct to protect, care for, and love your child. According to prosecutors, the evidence was conclusive: a suburba…

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Ruth DiRienzo-Whitehead: the Mother, the Monster - Part 1 48:32

5M ago48:32

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She was described as a loving, doting mother. From the outside, Ruth DiRienzo-Whitehead checked all the right boxes - the suburban mom who would go above and beyond for her only child, including sending him to an elite, pricey private school. From within, the pressure was mounting. Money problems, having to care for an elderly parent with dementia,…

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Did a Downriver man suffer a leg cramp 35 years ago, or did he murder his four young children? 17:39

5M ago17:39

17:39

In August of 1989, Larry DeLisle drove a station wagon with his wife and four children in it into the Detroit River, killing the kids. On a new Daily J On The Case, WWJ's Christy Strawser and Zach Clark explore whether he had a leg cramp and a deficient car, or if he's a cold-blooded killer. (PHOTO: Fox 2 Detroit/YouTube)…

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"This is the best person you're going to get and this is what happens?" -- Will Dr. Devon Hoover's brutal murder ever be solved? 18:14

6M ago18:14

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Dr. Devon Hoover was one of Detroit's most well-respected doctors who lived in one of the city's most beautiful mansions. All of that came crashing down last spring when he was found brutally murdered inside of his house. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Christy Strawser and Zach Clark dig into the quest for justice for Dr. Hoover. (PHOTO: Ascension Michiga…

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Coming soon: Ricochet 3:26

7M ago3:26

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Gun violence is a national crisis. In Philadelphia, more than 10,000 people have been shot in the last five years. 2,100 people have died. Every bullet fired has a ripple effect. In this series from Gone Cold, we’ll examine the issues through stories from those affected the most: victims, defendants, law enforcement, medical workers, judges and fam…

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Tamara Greene has been in the headlines for decades. But will we ever know who killed Strawberry? 15:18

8M ago15:18

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In 2003, Tamara Greene, a young mother, was murdered at a stop sign while sitting in her car. One a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark talks to Christy Strawser, the creator of 'Who Killed Strawberry,' and discusses her daughter's now viral claims that she was the target of an orchestrated hit by the former mayor. Will 2024 bring justice for her family?…

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HOEology • The Male Dating Guide 3 • S:3 EP 3 58:22

10M ago58:22

58:22

Send us a Text Message. The BadGuy is back with installment 3 of the premier class for males dating in the urban landscape. (NO WOMEN ALLOWED)By Kutta Kane

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BONUS: The Set Trailer 5:05

1y ago5:05

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It’s the crack era.The most violent time in New York City history. The NYPD is fighting a losing battle and instead of protecting the city from drug dealers, some police officers have become them. This is the never-before told, first-person documentary of the biggest police corruption scandal in NYPD history and the investigation that uncovered it …

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9: What We Know And What We Can Prove 37:21

1+ y ago37:21

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In order to believe the murder of exotic dancer Tamara 'Strawberry' Greene had ties to former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, you have to believe the never-proven Manoogian Mansion party happened. And that covering it up was the motive. In this episode, host, reporter and producer Christy Strawser lays out the evidence for the party and explores whether an…

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8: The Lawsuit That Went Nowhere 29:42

1+ y ago29:42

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You would never know from the outside that India -- a wholesome college student with an optimistic viewpoint and loving family -- lost her birth mother in a violent and terrifying way. India is the youngest daughter of Tamara 'Strawberry' Greene. Host, producer and writer Christy Strawser talks to India for the first time and reveals in this episod…

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7: Strawberry And The Governor's Race 40:24

1+ y ago40:24

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At the intersection of the mystery surrounding Tamara 'Strawberry' Greene the murdered exotic dancer and former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is the state police investigation. Writer, producer and host Christy Strawser uncovers how controversy about the investigation poured gas on the fire of conspiracy theories and spread it to a campaign for the govern…

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6: The World's Biggest Small Town 48:47

1+ y ago48:47

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To understand how Tamara 'Strawberry' Greene's life ended, you have to understand where it began. In this episode, host, writer and producer Christy Strawser visits the streets of Detroit with historian Ken Coleman and they hit all the hotspots in the lives of Kwame Kilpatrick and Tamara Greene. The clubs, the neighborhoods, even the houses where t…

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5: Old Theories And New Suspects 37:14

1+ y ago37:14

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In this episode, writer, host and producer Christy Strawser and producer Zach Clark talk to the man police name as the main suspect in Tamara 'Strawberry' Greene's murder. So, 20 years later, why has he never been charged? That's one of the many twists and turns in 'Old Theories And New Suspects.' There's also the mystery of what's missing in the m…

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4: Where Murder Cases Go To Die 25:39

1+ y ago25:39

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When exotic dancer Tamara 'Strawberry' Greene was shot to death, her case went cold and it has stayed that way for 20 years. But it's not the only case that was cold. In fact, only 11% of homicides were solved at the time of her death In this episode of the true crime podcast Who Killed Strawberry, writer, host and producer Christy Strawser and pro…

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3: Whistleblowers And Torn Panties 35:02

1+ y ago35:02

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In this episode of the true crime podcast Who Killed Strawberry, writer, host and producer Christy Strawser and producer Zach Clark reveal why police started investigating a connection between the homicide of Tamara 'Strawberry' Greene and a wild party at the mayor's mansion, and then what happened to them once they did. We also reveal new details …

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Ep. 151 - There's Something About St. Aubin (St. Aubin st Massacre continued & the other St. Aubin St Massacre) 1:09:39

1+ y ago1:09:39

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In this episode Jess & Alex catch up on the tree that almost took out Alex's house, some watches, and life. Then Jess continues on with more information about the St. Aubin Street Massacre, before telling Alex about the OTHER St. Aubin street massacre. Was Benny Evangelista only Benny Evangelista? What happened just a mile away a short time later? …

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2: The Surprising Ties That Bind Tammy and Kwame 30:55

1+ y ago30:55

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While single mother and exotic dancer Tamara 'Strawberry' Greene and one of America's most celebrated mayors at the time, Kwame Kilpatrick, may not have had anything in common at first glance, the story is more complicated under the surface. Writer, host and producer Christy Strawser and producer Zach Clark delve into how Kwame and Tammy's names be…

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1: The Curse of the Liar 22:45

1+ y ago22:45

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Six months after she allegedly danced at a never-proven party at the Detroit mayor's mansion, Tamara 'Strawberry' Greene was shot to death. Was her death connected to covering up the party? Was it tied to money, a grudge ... or something else. Writer, producer and host Christy Strawser, along with producer Zach Clark, dive into one of Detroit's mos…

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Who Killed Strawberry: The Trailer 1:00

1+ y ago1:00

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The murder of Tamara 'Strawberry' Greene, one of Detroit's most notorious cold cases, remains unsolved after 20 years. Writer, host and producer Christy Strawser dives deep into the mystery in a nine-episode podcast that reveals new information, uncovers key witnesses and pieces together for the first time answers to all the major questions about t…

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Introducing “Operation: Tradebom” 1:35

1+ y ago1:35

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Everybody remembers the morning of September 11, 2001, when two passenger jets flew into the World Trade Center in downtown Manhattan. But the idea of toppling the towers was not new. Thirty years ago, a group of men set off a bomb in the garage beneath the North Tower, hoping it would tumble into the South Tower. At the time, this was the largest …

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Ep. 150 - Rewind! (The Detroit Occult Murders Revisited) 1:43:49

1+ y ago1:43:49

1:43:49

Our time off went a little longer than planned, but, we're back! And, we're re-visiting and oldie but a goodie - The Detroit Occult Murders (ep.4) with a slightly deeper dive. What happened to Benny Evangelist and his family? Who are the suspects? And what motives may they have had?Stick around after to hear a synopsis of the first few chapters of …

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HOEology • Toxic Tales 2 • S:3 EP 2 1:38:51

1+ y ago1:38:51

1:38:51

Send us a Text Message. Part 2 of our Toxic Tales interview continues w/ Stansfield Beckford a well known Detroit native recently released from prison after being tried on charges of Torture, False Imprisonment & Assault by way of strangulation related to a case of domestic violence with his former girlfriend.…

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HOEology • Toxic Tales • S:3 EP 1 1:17:46

1+ y ago1:17:46

1:17:46

Send us a Text Message. Season 3 opens with the Toxic Tale and story of Stansfield. A well known Detroit native recently released from prison after being tried on several charges including Torture, False Imprisonment and Assault by way of strangulation related to a case of domestic violence with his former girlfriend.…

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Ep. 149 - ROAD TRIP to Roll Down (How Jerry Selbee found a loophole in the lottery) 1:24:08

1+ y ago1:24:08

1:24:08

Jess & Alex catch up, talk about parades, trips to NYC, & trash food. Then Jess tells Alex the story of how Jerry Selbee found the loophole in the lottery, created an llc, and played for nearly 10 years pretty much professionally. How much did he win? What was the loophole? And what does a group of college kids have to do with it all? Tune in to fi…

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Ep. 148 - A Real Turkey (Henry Ford) 50:49

2y ago50:49

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Alex and Jess catch up after a few weeks off. They chat a little and then Alex tells Jess about the man behind the cars - Henry Ford, diving into the good, but mostly the bad and the ugly. What publication did he put out for near a decade? How did he have a large influence over WWII? And what was his "peace ship?" Tune in to find out this and more …

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Grand Opening | Grand Closing • S:2 Finale 47:31

2y ago47:31

47:31

Send us a Text Message. Season 2 comes to a close with the BadGuy back in his bag and back in his Madhouse tackling a myriad of topics. A little political sometimes controversial but always BAD!By Kutta Kane

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Ep. 147 - Croakie's Utopia Party Island Inc P2 The Sequel (Dog Lady Island & The Dogman of Michigan) 1:06:54

2y ago1:06:54

1:06:54

This week Jess and Alex briefly chat about a few pieces of housekeeping. Then Jess does a double header and brings two stories for the dogs (can't resist the chance for a pun.) First up she tells Alex about Dog Lady Island just off the coast of Monroe, MI. How many uses has the island had? Who was left on the island for decades alone? And what fail…

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Ep. 146 - We Love a Recommendation (82 Alfred Street & Only Lovers Left Alive) 1:21:39

2y ago1:21:39

1:21:39

Alex and Jess catch up in general and end up talking about the movie Bros a bit. Then Alex tells Jess about 82 Alfred Street, and surprises her with a movie watch, why? Because 82 Alfred street was one of the main filming locations for the movie "Only Lovers Left Alive." Why was that house chosen? What was inside and used in the movie? And what is …

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Ep. 145 - A Collage (St. Andrews Hall, The St. Andrews Society, John Sinclair, & The Fifth Estate) 1:05:29

2y ago1:05:29

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Join us this week and Jess & Alex catch up a little. The Jess tells Alex a story about The history behind St. Andrews Hall, and a few sides journeys into the history of some of the people who have been a part of it's history. Who built the hall? Who was one of the first people to book musical acts there? And what other pieces of history was he invo…

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Ep. 144 - So Many Rhymes (May & Nay Ford - Not the Automobile Fords) 47:46

2y ago47:46

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Alex & Jess talk about Autumn, and go over some Pumpkin Spice items that just shouldn't exist. Then Alex tells Jess about May Denton, aka May Ford, married to Nay Ford. What put May in the papers? What did she have to say about all of it? And how is "Kansas City Ed" involved? Tune in to find out! staystrange Email us your interesting Detroit storie…

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Ep. 143 - Your Uncle in the Furniture Business (The Murder of Harvey Leach) 39:09

2y ago39:09

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"You've got an uncle in the furniture business" was a popular jingle in the 1970's around Metro Detroit well known from the Joshua Doore commercials. But what happened to owner Harvey Leach the day before his wedding? And how does it have some (possible) deep connections to another cold-case from the 1970's? Tune in to find out staystrange Email us…

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Ep. 142 - Alex Was There With His Phonograph (The Detroit Stock Market) 49:15

2y ago49:15

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After a little time off, Alex & Jess catch up a bit and talk about trips and things they've watched. Then Alex tells Jess about the Detroit Stock Market. How long did it last? How did it get it's own building? And what led to it's end? Tune in to find out! staystrange Email us your interesting Detroit stories, story suggestions, or just to say hey:…

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Ep. 141 - ACTUAL ROAD TRIP (Marshall, MI) 50:27

2y ago50:27

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This is a bit different from our regular episodes - After years we've finally done it, completed an ACTUAL road trip. Recording on it didn't work out but we've got some ookies and some spookies from Marshall, MI to share with y'all. Things got pretty busy, but we didn't disappear! We're back for one more summer episode, then we will be back to our …

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Evil Genius 2 • S:2 EP 16 58:22

2y ago58:22

58:22

Send us a Text Message. From street politics and political agendas to gentrification and urban economics life is a balance make sure you don't fall off the scale.By Kutta Kane

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Ep. 140 - Pasta Salad Season (Michigan LGBTQ History Pt. 3) 1:18:26

2y ago1:18:26

1:18:26

This week join as Alex finishes his three part episode about Michigan's LGBTQ History. But first Alex and Jess talk summer picnic foods & create "Reiteration roundup." Then Alex tells Jess the last part of his three part series about Michigan's LGBTQ History. Covering the '80s through to 2022, this episode touches on Gay Panic, ACT UP, Drag Pageant…

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Ep. 139 - Gaily Speaking (Michigan LGBTQ History Pt.2) 1:17:24

2y ago1:17:24

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Alex & Jess warm-up with some vocal exercise, talk "Murder She Wrote," & about psychic abilities. Then Alex continue to tell Jess Part II of his 3 part series of Lesser known LGBTQ Events & Figures in Michigan's History. How did one man gain 6 million followers, and then get arrested? What ridiculous laws were in state before the 60's? And, how did…

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Ep. 138 - Happy Pride Y'all! (Michigan LGBTQ History Pt. I)

2y ago

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Join Alex & Jess as Alex tells some stories about lgbtqia+ stories, and people throughout Michigan's history. staystrange Email us your interesting Detroit stories, story suggestions, or just to say hey: detroitstrange@gmail.comIG & Twitter: @detroitstrangePatreon: @detroitstrangeAnd check out our Threadless shop for merch! (detroitstrange.threadle…

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Street N*gga University 103 • Case Closed 1:14:24

2y ago1:14:24

1:14:24

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to 103 students class is in session! The premier learning experience and crash course for criminals continues with Chapter 3 hosted by your Professor the Devil himself Kutta Kane & special guest BadGuyRadio Law Expert attorney Paul Tylenda.By Kutta Kane

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Ep. 137 - When You Can't Make Homemade (David Hahn, The Radioactive Boyscout) 1:13:34

2y ago1:13:34

1:13:34

Jess & Alex chat about Alex's new favorite at home activity, podcasts they enjoy, & Jess's now former dream of playing Blanche Devereaux in something. Then they settle in and Jess tells Alex the story of David Hahn also known as the Radioactive Boyscout. What did he build in his mom's shed to require the EPA coming in? How did he get his hands on m…

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Ep. 136 - Indoor Bonfire (The Short Life of Hotel Pontchartrain) 1:00:18

2y ago1:00:18

1:00:18

Alex & Jess catch up on what their watching, Waffle House, and Andrew Garfield. Then Alex tells Jess about the short life of Hotel Ponchetrain that went from the hottest new hotel in town to shut down in 13 years. What made it shut down so quickly? Why was it the place to hear all of Detroit's hot goss? And why was the an indoor bonfire on purpose?…

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Ep. 135 - And He Ra-ah-an, He Ran so Far Away-ay-ay (The Gruesome Murder of Mariah Haney ) 1:07:12

2+ y ago1:07:12

1:07:12

Warning: This episode contains descriptions of a very gruesome crime and scene Jess and Alex catch up and talk about hanging in the backyard in the summer, new shows they've watched, and if they think Carol Baskin's husband was fed to a tiger or not. Then Jess takes Alex on a Road Trip to Williamston, MI to tell him about the 1897 gruesome crime th…

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Ep. 134 - We're Gonna Need a Bigger Building (The Lakeshore Global Building) 37:10

2+ y ago37:10

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Alex & Jess catch up about what they've been watching, talk about camping, and make the decision to do some of the things they talk about doing. Then Alex tells Jess about the many identities of 7300 Woodward, otherwise known as the Lakeshore Building on Woodward. What 18 hold wonder did it once house? What was the building first built as? And why …

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Ep. 133 - The Man Who Died Twice? (The Murder of Effie Phipps) 1:01:16

2+ y ago1:01:16

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On this week's episode Jess and Alex catch up and talk about what they've been watching (some new things, and some rewatches,) and some updates about lingering questions from past conversations. Then Jess tells Alex about the wild ride that was the aftermath and murder of Effie Phipps. What lead up to the murder? Why was figuring out where the murd…

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HOEology • The Male Dating Guide 2 • S:2 EP 14 38:55

2+ y ago38:55

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Send us a Text Message. New age dating is a game but Coach Kutta is here to coach his team to a win. This one is for the fellas (NO WOMEN ALLOWED) as the BadGuy returns with another installment of the HOEology series filled with dating tips for the urban male.By Kutta Kane

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Ep. 132 - Crossword Enthusiast (Nina Housden & the Murder of Charles Housden) 48:03

2+ y ago48:03

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Alex and Jess catch up on some things they've watched, Alex's new creative outlet, and their true feelings about public bathrooms. Then Alex tells Jess the chilling story of the Murder of Charles Housden by his soon to be ex-wife Nina. How was Nina caught? What terrifying things did she say afterwards? And what did she do to pass the time after the…

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Ep. 131 - Fruitland (Road Trip to The South Lyon Hotel & Other Ooky Spookies) 53:44

2+ y ago53:44

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Jess & Alex catch up as usual. They chat about what they're watching, 90's trends they skipped, and Alex's new art class! Then they go on a little "Road trip" as Jess tells Alex about the South Lyon Hotel, and some of the ghosties that might exist there and elsewhere in South Lyon, MI. How was the local area almost called Fruitland at one point? Wh…

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Ep. 130 - The Lost Episode (The Wayne County Building) 54:14

2+ y ago54:14

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WERE BACK!!!! After a few weeks off, Alex & Jess are back to catch up on what they've been watching. Then Alex tells Jess all about the old Wayne County Building that stands in the middle of downtown, but doesn't get used for much anymore despite it's grand appearance. How did the cities municipalities quickly outgrow the building not long after co…

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