Best Detective Trapp Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 72 - "Blues Brothers 2000" 1:32:38

12d ago1:32:38

1:32:38

Paul and Lauren share a favorite number. Veronica champions an underdog. No ma'am. A coke.By Paul Goetz

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Ep. 71 - "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" w/ Mario Colli-Moon, Tiffany Colli-Moon & Zak White 1:13:02

4M ago1:13:02

1:13:02

Veronica wants Lauren to volunteer for the rundown. Paul left something on the table and guest Zak White declares Mario Colli-Moon an unsung hero. Segment sharing is caring, y'all. With Tiffany Colli-Moon.The flowers are still standing!By Paul Goetz

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Ep. 70 - "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective Jr." 1:42:36

5M ago1:42:36

1:42:36

Veronica California Dazzles in her Showdown Debut! In other news, Lauren Pokorney reveals her sometimes alter ego and Paul Goetz's childhood dream dies on the vine. Welcome to "Still Pitchin' Intermission" where you're gonna fit in...like a glove!By Paul Goetz

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Ep. 69 - "Wanted: The Sundance Woman" / "Butch and Sundance: The Early Days" / "Blackthorn" 1:46:19

10M ago1:46:19

1:46:19

MID-SEASON FINALE!!! Lauren gives a look behind the curtain of her process. Paul notes a skunkhole as the most amazing thing. Redacted has something for this. 1-2-3 Go!By Paul Goetz

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Ep. 68 - "The Road Back" 1:29:33

12M ago1:29:33

1:29:33

Travis applies a "Seinfeld" lens. Paul makes Lauren an offer she could refuse. Everyone gets liberal with their accent work. Forward!!!By Paul Goetz

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Ep. 67 - "Indiana Jones & the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull"/"The Dial of Destiny" w/ Sachin Medhekar 59:20

1y ago59:20

59:20

A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! Paul makes the best whip sound. Travis imitates a co-host with precision mimicry. Lauren can't abide a big ask and guest Sachin Medhekar didn't know they'd be recording a podcast. RIP Mutt.By Paul Goetz

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Ep. 66 - "Die Trapp Familie in Amerika" w/ Robin Ferris-Hanson 1:43:24

1y ago1:43:24

1:43:24

Lauren covets nun garb. Travis premieres a new segment. Paul plays villlians' advocate and guest Robin Ferris-Hanson reveals every guitarist father's fantasy. Cuckoo. Cuckoo.By Paul Goetz

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Ep. 65 - "MAS*H" Starring Kelly McDevitt 1:56:03

1y ago1:56:03

1:56:03

A CONTINUATION CELEBRATION! Guest host Kelly McDevitt goes easy on Travis allowing him an open book minute. Lauren casts on the fly. Paul fixates on an underdog. *obnoxious Sutherland whistle noise*By Paul Goetz

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Introducing "Foretold" 8:34

1y ago8:34

8:34

"Foretold" is the newest podcast from the L.A. Times, and we're sharing a preview of the first episode with you here today. In the fall of 2019, reporter Faith E. Pinho received a tip from a woman named Paulina Stevens. Paulina claimed she had grown up in an insular Romani community in California, where she was raised to be a wife, mother and fortu…

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Introducing 'Foretold' 8:34

1y ago8:34

8:34

"Foretold" is the newest podcast from the L.A. Times, and we're sharing a preview of the first episode with you here today. In the fall of 2019, reporter Faith E. Pinho received a tip from a woman named Paulina Stevens. Paulina claimed she had grown up in an insular Romani community in California, where she was raised to be a wife, mother and fortu…

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Ep. 64 - "Fantasia 2000" 1:04:37

1y ago1:04:37

1:04:37

Travis admits that boring can be good. Lauren wears generic fawn antlers. Paul has a lot of thoughts about butts. It is our very pleasant duty to welcome you here.By Paul Goetz

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Ep. 63 - "The Super Mario Bros Movie" w/ Mario-Colli Moon 59:29

1+ y ago59:29

59:29

A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! Mario butt-shames a cat. Paul speaks without knowing the canon. Lauren has scoring FOMO and Travis is a fuddy-duddy. Let's a-go!By Paul Goetz

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Ep. 62 - "Indiana Jones & the Temple of Doom"/ "Indiana Jones & the Last Crusade" w/ Sachin Medhekar 1:20:11

1+ y ago1:20:11

1:20:11

An episode of a different show from the future.By Paul Goetz

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Ep. 52B - "Son of Frankenstein" w/ Kelly McDevitt 24:17

1+ y ago24:17

24:17

Paul unveils a secret episode. Guest Kelly McDevitt pinpoints the surest sign of a feminist tale. Travis doesn't just mean to be counter. Lauren's hopes for a monster baby are dashed. Who doesn't love a bonus?By Paul Goetz

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Ep. 61 - "Creed III" w/ Mario Colli-Moon* 51:53

1+ y ago51:53

51:53

A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! Lauren does have to go. Mario is owed a treat. Paul & Travis make due. *Ding Ding*By Paul Goetz

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Ep. 60 - "Hannibal" w/ Pacific Obadiah 1:41:21

1+ y ago1:41:21

1:41:21

Lauren keeps a superpower in her back pocket. Paul f*cking loses it. Travis has a potentially prophetic dream and special guest Pacific Obadiah knows what he's doing in our longest episode ever!! Fptfptfptfptfptfptfptfptfptfptfptfptfpt (*the sound of a human liver paired with fava beans being eaten and subsequently washed down with a nice chianti*)…

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Ep. 59 - "French Connection II" 1:20:49

1+ y ago1:20:49

1:20:49

Lauren divulges how Travis takes his coffee. Paul performs live. Anybody wanna a milkshake?By Paul Goetz

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Ep. 58 - "They Call Me MISTER Tibbs!" 1:16:29

1+ y ago1:16:29

1:16:29

Paul regrets a gift. Travis and Lauren team up on a bawdy joke. Yeahhh. OH YEEEEAAAAHHHHH!By Paul Goetz

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Ep. 57 - "More American Graffiti" w/ Tony Interdonato & Chris Newell 1:23:48

1+ y ago1:23:48

1:23:48

Travis and Paul have big reactions to each other's reactions. Lauren and guest Chris Newell relive their cruising days while other guest Tony Interdonato gets unhinged with his pitch. Peace and love y'all.By Paul Goetz

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Ep. 56 - "Avatar: The Way of Water" w/ Mario Colli-Moon 56:14

1+ y ago56:14

56:14

A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! Travis and Mario curse up a storm and have trouble counting to four. Lauren counts fine but curses the absolute most. Paul keeps it clean and numerically correct. Merry Christmas!!!By Paul Goetz

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Ep. 55 - "Rocky II" 1:28:22

1+ y ago1:28:22

1:28:22

Travis makes Lauren cry. Lauren makes Paul get good and spicy. Paul makes Travis lose control of his tone and face. It's gonna be a good one, ya know?By Paul Goetz

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Ep. 54 - "Titanic II" w/ Erin Marie Hogan 1:33:40

1+ y ago1:33:40

1:33:40

Travis makes a game-changing proposal. Lauren gets her own segment. Paul looks to you for support of his underrepresented opinion. Guest Erin Marie Hogan brings about a landmark episode with her insider's insight. Podcast, straight ahead!!!By Paul Goetz

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Ep. 53 - "Fargo" Season One w/ Dustin Weiskopf 1:17:44

1+ y ago1:17:44

1:17:44

A CONTINUATION CELEBRATION! Paul has notes but also solutions. Travis and Lauren remember guest Dustin Weiskopf but also not completely. Oh yah? Yah.By Paul Goetz

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Ep. 52 - "The Bride of Frankenstein" w/ Kelly McDevitt 1:22:37

1+ y ago1:22:37

1:22:37

A CONTINUATION CELEBRATION! The crew talks the first two "Frankenstein" movies with their biggest fan, Kelly McDevitt. This leads to a discussion on who is the hunkiest man of all time. Naturally. Happy Halloween!!!By Paul Goetz

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Ep. 51 - "Easy Rider: The Ride Back" w/ Nick Gartner 1:25:34

2y ago1:25:34

1:25:34

Paul gets things wrong. Travis has heard it before. Lauren supposes some men are young. Guest Nick Gartner is Jane Fonda. Far out, man.By Paul Goetz

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Ep. 50 - "The Last Days of Patton" w/ Keith Watson 1:18:30

2y ago1:18:30

1:18:30

Travis doesn't recognize a word : 0 Guest Keith Watson promotes the Riverfront Times' "Best Movie Theater in St. Louis." : D Lauren has to work :( Paul steals all the pitches ;) Happy 50th!!!!!By Paul Goetz

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Ep. 49 - "My Blue Heaven" 1:20:44

2y ago1:20:44

1:20:44

We break the unofficial sequel to "Goodfellas"'s balls. Martin Scorsese will hate Travis if his movie gets made. Paul can't get his Malkovich past a Walken. Lauren finds kindred rage spirits. Hit the 'eys and the ohs.By Paul Goetz

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Introducing: The Letter 35:49

2y ago35:49

35:49

The Letter is a new original true crime podcast hosted by award-winning journalist Amy Donaldson. This 8-part narrative series tells the story of the brutal murder of Zachary Snarr, which took place in Salt Lake City, UT, on August 28, 1996. The Letter weaves a story of forgiveness, guilt, and what happens after the headlines die down and the real …

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Ep. 48 - "Texasville" w/ Aliya Kamalova 36:58

2y ago36:58

36:58

The episode gets lost. Paul invites original guest Aliya Kamalova to join him in recounting what they can about the nineteen years later sequel to "The Last Picture Show." Hamburger Helper is discussed. Now we're cookin' with gas!By Paul Goetz

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Ep. 47 - "Toy Story 2" 1:06:59

2y ago1:06:59

1:06:59

A CONTINUATION CELEBRATION! A young Lauren walks into a Jim Carrey based nightmare. Paul and Travis debate techniques for befriending Bonnies. An old contest is settled and a new theme is introduced. Welcome to Season Three.By Paul Goetz

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Season Three Trailer 1:39

2y ago1:39

1:39

You know what they say, third time's a theme.By Paul Goetz

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Introducing: Border City 6:10

2+ y ago6:10

6:10

Border City is a new L.A. Times Presents podcast from the San Diego Union-Tribune. It's a story about beauty, violence and belonging in Tijuana. Enjoy this sneak peek, and be sure to listen and follow wherever you listen to podcasts.By LAT

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Introducing Border City 6:10

2+ y ago6:10

6:10

Border City is a new L.A. Times Presents podcast from the San Diego Union-Tribune. From Sandra Dibble, a journalist who spent more than 25 years covering the border, comes a story about beauty, violence and belonging in Tijuana, one of the world’s most dangerous cities. Enjoy this sneak peek, and be sure to listen and follow wherever you listen to …

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Ep. 46 - "Blade Runner: Black Lotus" 32:07

2+ y ago32:07

32:07

A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! The power of a great theme song saves the day when the bombastic bingers blast through 2021/2022's "Blade Runner: Black Lotus."By Paul Goetz

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Ep. 45 - "And Just Like That" w/ Aliya Kamalova & Kim Seltzer 49:57

2+ y ago49:57

49:57

A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! Guests Kim and Aliya provide a fresh perspective while Paul tries and fails not to talk too much when the three of them refuse to be gaslit by 2021/2022's "And Just Like That."By Paul Goetz

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Introducing: Binge Sesh 9:57

2+ y ago9:57

9:57

In Season 1 of “Binge Sesh,” co-hosts Matt Brennan and Kareem Maddox pull back the curtain on HBO’s “Winning Time” series about the L.A. Lakers of the 1980s, one of the sports’ most unforgettable dynasties. Every week, we bring you stories from the locker room, the soundstage, and the L.A. Times archives as we explore how “Showtime” transformed the…

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Ep. 44 - "Highlander 3: The Sorcerer" w/ Sachin Medhekar 59:17

2+ y ago59:17

59:17

A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! What does illusion mean? Can immortals truly love? Where does decapitation start? These and more questions are asked but not necessarily answered when Sachin Medhekar rejoins the gleesome threesome for one final gathering about 1994's "Highlander 3: The Sorcerer."By Paul Goetz

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Ep. 43 - "The Matrix Resurrections" w/ Mario Colli-Moon 55:08

2+ y ago55:08

55:08

A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! Minds are waggled, Denny's misses an opportunity and the internet lies to guest Mario Colli-Moon when the big screen bandits actually find themselves in agreement about 2021's "The Matrix Resurrections."By Paul Goetz

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Ep. 42 - "He's All That" 1:03:16

2+ y ago1:03:16

1:03:16

A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! A two decade dry spell, thirty minute shoot days and a fifty year old man are all theories presented by the Team de Talkies about WTF happened to 2021's "He's All That."By Paul Goetz

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Ep. 41 - "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" w/ Zak White 1:11:40

2+ y ago1:11:40

1:11:40

A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! Self-made sound effects, Ruddy runs and misused mini marshmallow men make fine fodder for the trifling trio's return to the airwaves as they vary in opinions about 2021's "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" with returning guest Zak White.By Paul Goetz

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Introducing Convicted: Across Borders 16:16

3y ago16:16

16:16

From Focus Features and L.A. Times Studios brand team comes the new podcast series, CONVICTED: ACROSS BORDERS. Hosted by famed lawyer and bestselling author, Marcia Clark, we'll hear straight from the mouths of the men and women who lived through these trials. Through these stories, we'll explore how seemingly benign actions can lead to incarcerati…

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S2 E26: The Lazarus Heist 30:15

3y ago30:15

30:15

What do Sony, North Korea and 81 Million dollars have in common?... the story of a hacking ring and an attempt to steal a billion dollars. Do you remember the Sony hacks of 2014? Did you know they were linked to James Franco and Seth Rogen, Kim Jong-Un and the so-called Lazarus Group? Tune in this week as Ollie wraps up Season 2 by introducing Jame…

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Introducing Firebug 7:19

3y ago7:19

7:19

For ten years, a fire bug terrorized Southern California, burning down businesses in broad daylight. Four people had died. Then a manuscript for a novel leads investigators to the last person they would have ever suspected. From Truth.Media, host Kary Antholis and executive producer Marc Smerling (The Jinx, Wilderness of Error, Crimetown) comes the…

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S2 E25: Bonus Ecstasy The Battle Of The Rave Interview with Chris Warburton and Ciaran Tracey 53:15

3y ago53:15

53:15

In follow up to our review of Ecstasy: The Battle Of The Rave we have the pleasure of having the brilliant Chris Waburton and Ciaran Tracey on the show. Tune in to hear all about the team that brought the podcast together and gain insight into how the podcast was made.By My friend has never

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Aftershow bonus 2 | A disappearance 26:15

3y ago26:15

26:15

Our host Christopher Goffard is joined by his editor, Steve Clow, to talk about how authorities linked the disappearance of Korey Kauffman to Frank Carson. This is a subscriber-exclusive bonus episode of “The Trials of Frank Carson.” Subscribe now to unlock all eight of these exclusive bonus episodes — and also enjoy our award-winning journalism an…

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Aftershow bonus 1 | The lawyer and the thief 31:32

3y ago31:32

31:32

Our host Christopher Goffard is joined by his editor, Steve Clow, to discuss the origins of The Trials of Frank Carson.By Steve Clow, Christopher Goffard, Abbie Fentress Swanson, Mike Heflin

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S2 E24: The Invisible Hand 31:30

3y ago31:30

31:30

What do colonialism, aphrodesiac and a national park have in common?... A multifascited exploration of race politics against the backdrop of South Africa’s war on Rhino poaching. This week the team at My Friend Has Never were priveleged to be given exclusive access to the Brilliant Casfile Presents: The Invisible Hand. Co-Created and Written by Geo…

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S2 E23: 13 Alibis 27:27

3y ago27:27

27:27

What do a New York murder, Police laziness and a baby's birth in Florida have in common?... How a man who claims to have 13 alibi witnesses got convicted of murder and served 20 years in prison. Tune in this week as Ollie introduces James to a Podcast that chronicles the case of Richard Rosario, who was convicted of a 1996 murder in New York City w…

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S2 E22: Detective Trapp 26:07

3y ago26:07

26:07

What do Disneyland, Sex workers and a foot in a trash-sorting plant have in common?... A podcast that examines a woman detective determined to get justice, whatever the method. Tune in this week as Ollie introduces James to a podcast that focuses on Anaheim investigator Julissa Trapp and her hunt for a notorious killer, with Detective Trapp. Brough…

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Verdicts | 8 51:45

3y ago51:45

51:45

The fates of Frank Carson and his co-defendants are decided, and jurors explain their reasoning. The DA’s office is sued for malicious prosecution, but prosecutors stand by their case. An interview with the state’s star witness, now out of lockup, raises troubling questions about the state’s handling of the case. If you like podcasts like Dirty Joh…

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