Best Jess Ellett Podcasts (2024)

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PodCats Discuss: Into the Fire: The Lost Daughter 1:07:13

22d ago1:07:13

1:07:13

Traci and Jess made pineapple mimosas to pregame for this one! You will never drink them with OJ again once you try pineapple 🍍😋🍹 We were able to really get into a good convo about this wild documentary without the distractions of our missing PodCats but we totally missed those wild pussycats. BTW - This was a recommendation of Traci's and it was S…

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PodCats Discuss: Stormy 46:16

2M ago46:16

46:16

Jess, Traci and Madison are all in the house discussing this insightful documentary that we ALL loved! The cocktails were flowing so the kitties got off track from time to time but you will get the gist of it. Stormy premiered on Peacock March 18, 2024. We all found Stormy Daniels to be a complex, deeply compassionate women and her story is that of…

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PodCats Discuss: Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal 36:34

5M ago36:34

36:34

Jess, Madison and Traci are all in the house discussing the Docuseries about Ashley Madison on Netflix. If you are not familiar with Ashely Madison, it is the dating website where married people can find someone to cheat with. And in 2015, they were super hacked by The Impact Team. This person or persons got into their database and exposed the name…

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PodCats Discuss: Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God 1:12:40

6M ago1:12:40

1:12:40

The PodCats are mostly all in the pod today with the exception of Traci who missed all of the chaos. Our friend Ivy joined us from Canada and we had a Tom Cat in the house!! Thanks for having some fun with us Ivy & Justin! "Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God" is a documentary that explores the life and death of Amy Carlson, also known as Mother G…

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PodCats Discuss: Lover, Stalker, Killer 31:36

7M ago31:36

31:36

Most of the PodCats are in the house to chat about a deadly love triangle in the Netflix Documentary called Lover, Stalker, Killer. This is the true story of how auto mechanic Dave Kroupa became the center of an online dating nightmare that resulted in years of stalking and harassment, arson, and a murder. There are interviews with Dave Kroupa, law…

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PodCats Discuss: American Nightmare 38:38

8M ago38:38

38:38

Most of the PodCats are in the house to chat about all the twists and turns in the INSANE Netflix docuseries about the kidnapping of Denise Huskins. This is a three-part docuseries from The Tinder Swindler filmmakers Felicity Morris and Bernadette Higgin. They did a great job combining interrogation footage, interviews, and audio recordings to desc…

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PodCats Discuss: The Curious Case of Natalia Grace 53:27

9M ago53:27

53:27

All the cats are in the pod to discuss this absolutely insane docuseries about a young lady named Natalia Grace, who was initially assumed to be a 6-year-old Ukrainian orphan. Natalia was born with a rare bone growth disorder which added to some of the confusion when it was potentially discoverd that she may have actually been a fully grown adult a…

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PodCats Discuss: Bad Surgeon: Love Under the Knife 27:43

9M ago27:43

27:43

All the cats are in the pod to discuss Dr. Paolo Macchiarini- the world famous surgeon revolutionizing stem cell-infused windpipe transplants. Especially when it comes to that tiny problem where his patients keep dying. Paolo is also quite the ladies man and the kitties are in awe of his elaborate lies and the amount of sheer deception in this very…

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PodCats Discuss: Escaping Twin Flames 1:21:18

10M ago1:21:18

1:21:18

Madison, Traci and Jess have a lot to say about this cult insanity. Clearly because it's one of our longest shows. We apologize in advance for how long this is and for the many distractions we had. Perhaps too much RumChata? Anyway, you might want to save this one for your next road trip! (Without the kids) This is a Netflix documentary that really…

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PodCats Discuss: The Devil on Trial 38:19

11M ago38:19

38:19

The kitties are on the road at Erica's enjoying pineapple margaritas to discuss The Devil on Trial - a documentary of a "true" demonic possession. We learn about this family who is truly fractured by not only the possession but also the different views on what did or did not take place. At the center of the story is David Glatzel who was supposedly…

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PodCats Discuss: Ruby Franke A Momfluencer's Double Life 31:43

12M ago31:43

31:43

All the cats are in the pod except Madison who is celebrating she and her moms birthday! We are having cocktails with her 🍹🍷🍸 in spirit! Todays show took place at Ericas pad instead of the PodCat studio and lets just say, Erica makes a mean pineapple margarita. Today we are talking about the TINY LITTLE documentary on Hulu called "Ruby Franke A Mom…

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PodCats Discuss: Jared from Subway- Catching a Monster 30:04

1y ago30:04

30:04

All the cats are in the pod except Traci who had to tend bar 🍹🍷🍸so we had to make our own cocktails without her😢 Today we are talking about the Three Part documentary by Investigation Discovery that premiered on Discovery plus in March called "Jared from Subway: Catching A Monster” about Subway pitchman Jared Fogle and his fall from grace. Jared be…

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PodCats Discuss: Indictment: The McMartin Trial 38:50

1+ y ago38:50

38:50

All the cats are in the pod discussing this crazy case from the 80s which was depicted in the movie, Indictment: The McMartin Trial. No, not a documentary but there are a few out there if you want to go bonkers with this and find them. The cats had a few too many cocktails, called in grammy cat, had a guest Tom Cat you will enjoy and veered off top…

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PodCats Discuss: Don't F**k with Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer 54:54

1+ y ago54:54

54:54

MOST of the cats were in the pod to have cocktails and chat about this documentary that came out back in 2019. This was one of Netflix's Top 5 most-watched documentaries of 2019 but it does seem that a LOT of people missed it. This episode may have had more cocktails than crime because we were celebrating PodCat Traci's birthday. Excuse all the roa…

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Push On Through 57:15

1+ y ago57:15

57:15

At 9 years old - Diamonds mother went missing. No one really talked about where her mom was or what may have happened to her. At 18 years old, she went on a mission to find her mother that lead to results no one saw coming. She has been through unimaginable trauma but as Diamond says - she learned to push through. Diamond Johnston is the kind of da…

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PodCats Discuss: Murdaugh Murders 34:25

1+ y ago34:25

34:25

The Podcast are sipping and chatting about the three part documentary called Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal. This was made by Jenner Furst and Jennifer Willoughby Nason and is currently available on Netflix - And of course - the actual trial has been going on and wrapped up just a couple of days after our podcast. So many people were talking …

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Shaking Up the Status Quo 35:42

1+ y ago35:42

35:42

Celia DuBose is a champion at shaking up the status quo, whether fighting for the rights of others, starting an all female quasi-punk band or giving her heart to environmental campaigns. In response to spiritual “mishandling” at a very young age, Celia’s has boldly gone down many paths toward spiritual growth, creative expression, and the fight for…

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PodCats Discuss: The Hatchet Yielding Hitchhiker 26:06

1+ y ago26:06

26:06

In 2013, Kai and his hatchet went viral after saving the day. For those of us who didn't follow the rest of the story, the Netflix new documentary fills us in on what happened NEXT in this super bizarre story! Kai, whose real name is Caleb McGillivary, ended up in prison for murder. Most of the kitties HATED this documentary and it only got a coupl…

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Against All Odds 46:50

1+ y ago46:50

46:50

Machelle Gardner was a "normal kid" who grew up in a loving home. She was not a person anyone would have expected to end up on a journey that led to 15 years in prison. Many in her circumstances would have given up or continued down a not great path for the remainder of their life. But not Machelle. She ultimately got her bachelor's degree while in…

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The Tenacious Crusader 1:28:05

1+ y ago1:28:05

1:28:05

Courtney Wood is an inspiration in doing what is right, even when it feels like the world is against you. Even when the courts and systems set up to protect children are fighting against them being protected. Even when some family turn against you. She stood up for children when no one else would admit the terrible trauma they were enduring. She wa…

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PodCats Discuss: Don’t Pick Up The Phone 34:33

1+ y ago34:33

34:33

All the cats were in the pod to sip cocktails and discuss this astounding true docuseries. Don’t Pick Up The Phone followed the true story of an investigation into a hoax caller who talked managers into strip-searching employees at fast food businesses across the US. The scam was INSANE! A man would call a fast food restaurant pretending to be a po…

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PodCats Discuss: The Battle for Justina Pelletier 43:04

2y ago43:04

43:04

All the Cats are in the pod sippin cocktails and trying to make heads or tails of this insane story. Did the parents have Munchausen by Proxy? Was the hospital WAY too fast to jump to conclusions? Did the hacker have reason to dismantle the hospitals computer system to protect Justina? We came to the conclusion that this documentary was too long an…

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Resilience Defined 1:15:23

2y ago1:15:23

1:15:23

Shirley Perry -Richardson is a Minister of the gospel, a Retired Virginia Homicide Detective, a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother, a Body Builder, a facilitator of Cancer Ministry and is the Executive Director of a non-profit for women. Shirley joins Jess, Dr. Harris and Kristin Peck in a conversation about her life that blew our minds. Sh…

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PodCats discuss: Casey Anthony: Where the Truth Lies 37:22

2y ago37:22

37:22

Only two of the Cats are in the Pod but we have a fantastic guest kitty who is pretty close to being a Casey Anthony aficionado! Sandy joins Erica & Jess as we discuss this mind-blowing documentary. We all sat stunned watching the so called trail of the century 13 years ago and were shocked when Casey was found not guilty. Well she has broken her s…

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Go Get It! 38:57

2y ago38:57

38:57

Reba Hollingsworth knew at the age of seven that she wanted to be on TV. She was mesmerized watching Phil Donahue and says that when Oprah came on the scene, "it changed everything for this little chocolate girl in Texas seeing her very own possibilities come to life". Reba is currently one of the most familiar faces on our morning Televisions as t…

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A Survivor - Not a Victim 1:03:03

2y ago1:03:03

1:03:03

Today we are talking to Jamillah J Sabir Wheaton. Jamillah was tough and tenacious in highschool - she was both hilarious and intimidating to some. She was a take no crap kind of chick. And because of those traits - She was the last person anyone would have thought would end up enduring a physically violent relationship. But abusers come in very ch…

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The Career Cheerleader 54:33

2y ago54:33

54:33

Cara Presley, also known as The Career Cheerleader, is a local entrepreneur, podcast host, influencer, and self defined cultural custodian from Richmond, VA. She launched “The Pull Up” which is an interview series for local individuals to share their stories in mini interview sessions, a "bite sized" podcast called “The Successful Podcast” and she …

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Pull Up Your Bootstraps! 27:19

2y ago27:19

27:19

Diane Jones has survived a bad marriage, foreclosure, bankruptcy, employment termination, loss of a parent, and employment layoff. These experiences strengthened her to pull up her bootstraps and create a job for herself in 2015. After being laid off and interviewing for several larger corporations, she realized that working in that environment was…

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Tattoos That Are Changing Lives 45:01

2y ago45:01

45:01

Jess and Dr. Harris chat with entrepreneur extrodinaire Kristin Peck about her journey as a women, a mother and a multiple business owner. Kristin worked in law enforcement for 6 years and had a 12 year career in the medical industry but she dreamed of working for herself and using her passion to make a difference. She started her first company, De…

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PodCats discuss: Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story 48:53

2y ago48:53

48:53

Most of the Cats are in the Pod and Tonia is BACK! There was a lot to talk about as this was a 10 episode series airing on Netflix! We think that creators Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan did an amazing job with following the actual details from Jeffrey Dahmers case. The series is, of course, about the life of the serial killer but we are also introduce…

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Let's go to Paris! 54:40

2y ago54:40

54:40

Jess and Dr. Harris chat with Doni Belah, Founder of Girl's Guide to the World (formally Girl's Guide to Paris). Doni's love affair with Paris began when her sister took her as a high-school graduation gift. Ever since, she knew Paris would need to be a part of her life. She started Girl's Guide to Paris in 2009 so she no longer had to choose betwe…

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PodCats discuss: The Most Hated Man on the Internet 17:44

2y ago17:44

17:44

Missing Tonia but Jamillah is our guest PodCat and we are several shots deep discussing how much we can't stand Hunter Moore. This 3 part series goes into depth on the website Is Anyone Up and interviews women who were victimized by this site. Ever wonder where the term Revenge Porn came from? As horrified as we all were by this story, the kitties …

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PodCats discuss: I Just Killed My Dad 17:33

2y ago17:33

17:33

We have a guest PodCat in the house and are missing Tonia but the rest of the kitties are in full form discussing "I Just Killed My Dad". If you haven't seen this yet - know that the story that seems so clear cut early on takes a crazy turn after the initial introduction of Anthony Templet. We had so much fun with Jamillah visiting!!! This document…

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PodCats discuss- Conversations with a Killer: the John Wayne Gacy Tapes 14:41

2y ago14:41

14:41

All the cats are in the pod and they do manage to chat about Conversations with a Killer: the John Wayne Gacy Tapes while trying to remember exactly what is happening, because some of them had way too much catnip before they started podcasting. We were also very curious what JWG's wife's deal was and how in Gods name she didn't smell all the dead b…

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PodCats discuss - Two Shallow Graves 30:29

2+ y ago30:29

30:29

All the cats are in the pod and for the first time in PodCat history - this documentary got 8 out of 8 paws!! So, you should probably check it out :) Available on Discovery and IMDb! The cocktails were flowin a little extra so hold on tight and try to keep up with the mayhem!! Support the show Check out our website at https://www.catsinthepod.com a…

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PodCats discuss- Tickled 25:55

2+ y ago25:55

25:55

All the cats are in the pod & it’s a cocktail and tickle party 🤣🤣🤣 If you have ever been offered money to try out for competitive tickling …… you may want to listen to the kitties recap this insane documentary on Netflix directed by David Farrier and Dylan Reeve Grab some headphones & your Tickle Me Elmo and enjoy 🥂🐾 Support the show Check out our …

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PodCats discuss Dream / Killer 33:09

2+ y ago33:09

33:09

All the cats are in the pod but no one seems to know what is going on 👀 Too many cocktails perhaps? You will have to read between the chaos to understand the story but we think you will enjoy the kitty’s antics as we try to explain what went down in the Netflix documentary Dream / Killer 💭🔪🐾🩸 Support the show Check out our website at https://www.ca…

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PodCats discuss The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley 33:39

2+ y ago33:39

33:39

Jess & Madison are the only PodCats in the studio today but they are joined by PodKitty, Bryn, to discuss all things Elizabeth Holmes. This is #1 of our 2 part crazy lady series today. The good news? She believed in herself. She sure did. We believe in ourselves too and think you will enjoy learning about this documentary. It's all about blood kitt…

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PodCats discuss Bad Vegan 48:52

2+ y ago48:52

48:52

Part two of our double series on women who have seriously lost their minds. Madison & Jess are the PodCats in the house with guest PodKitty, Bryn. Oh Sarma - we really appreciated a lot about you but man was that wool pulled over your eyes tight girl. Madison is a bit salty with you for not taking care of your staff but I really loved your silver a…

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PodCats discuss Lady Boss: The Jackie Collins Story 32:10

2+ y ago32:10

32:10

There might only be two PodCats featured but with surprise appearances from our resident TomCat, we think you will be entertained! Madison & Jess grew up loving Jackie Collins so we had to talk about this Netflix documentary - even though NO crimes were committed. Well, there were plenty of crimes in Jackie's books & if you got your sex education f…

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PodCats discuss At the Bottom of the Lake 34:31

2+ y ago34:31

34:31

The PodCats go back in time to cover the 80s Dateline documentary "At the Bottom of the Lake". This podcast features PodCat Jessica's father - the lead investigator in the case. In honor of her father and timed for the 10 year anniversary of his death - this podcast was a little different than most. Less cocktails and a project that really meant a …

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PodCats discuss The Tinder Swindler 1:01:07

2+ y ago1:01:07

1:01:07

All the cats and guest kitty KT, are in the house discussing the insane Netflix documentary about Simon Leviev and the women who were victims of the dating app swindler. We talked, we listened, we learned, we cried. About why all we get is coffee and a taco. Support the show Check out our website at https://www.catsinthepod.com and be sure to follo…

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PodCats discuss Dead Asleep 35:25

2+ y ago35:25

35:25

All the cats and guest kitty, KT, are in the house discussing the Hulu documenary "Dead Asleep". Produced by Skye Borgman, who also produced Abducted in Plain Sight, this documentary details the heinous murder of Brooke Preston by her roommate and good friend, Randy Herman Jr. The question always comes back to: was he or was he not really asleep wh…

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PodCats discuss Rose West: Born Evil 33:38

2+ y ago33:38

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All the cats are in the pod discussing the INSANE true crime story of Rose West. Yes, she may have truly been born evil. The cats chat about her husband Fred, a parrot on a stick & some true English inbreeding that all resondingly impact Madison. Look for this documentary on IMDb and other streaming channels! Support the show Check out our website …

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PodCats discuss Mommy Dead and Dearest 33:59

3y ago33:59

33:59

The PodCats welcome Omar & Meaghan as guest kitties to discuss the HBO Documentary Mommy Dead and Dearest. This is just one of the documentaries out there depicting the true story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard. There may have been one too many cocktails for the kitties so turn your volume down a bit, grab a beverage and brace yourself for this PodCat Par…

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PodCats discuss Ken & Barbie Killers-The Lost Murder Tapes 29:19

3y ago29:19

29:19

The PodCats are down one kitty with Madison out of town so NO Rumchata was consumed during this podcast. Lots of wine though :) .....The kitties give a fairly accurate description of this Discovery Plus documentary and confess some pretty raunchy ways that they played with Ken & Barbie dolls in Elementary School. Tune in kitty fans! Support the sho…

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PodCats discuss Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened 44:32

3y ago44:32

44:32

The PodCats are down two kitties but with the help of our Tom Cat, they manage to cover most of the important details from this Netflix Documentary. The kitties are licking Rumchata off their paws while discussing the insanity of what is referred to as "The Greatest Party that never happened". Thank you to our good friend Tracy M for suggesting thi…

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PodCats discuss If I can't Have You 34:15

3y ago34:15

34:15

The PodCats are all in the house and SO is our amazing guest ....The Razzberry! Whether you want to hear about what happened to Paige Birgfield or discover the code for picnics or even consider hourly escort pricing, we hope you will listen in to this kitty chat about 20/20s documentary on Hulu, titled "If I can't have you".... I don't want no body…

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Podcats discuss Escape from a House of Horror 36:23

3y ago36:23

36:23

The podcats are all in the house discussing this Diane Sawyer Special Event that aired on 20/20. We found it on Hulu and it was tricky for a few of us. Helpful to know that its Season 44 / Episode 7. It was seriously shocking to all the podcats what the Turpin children had to escape from and we hope you tune in to learn more about their experience.…

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PodCAT and Tom Cat discuss Mummy's Little Murderer 27:23

3y ago27:23

27:23

Most of our cats are away for the holiday's so welcome to our first EVER Tom Cat in the pod! Learn about this somewhat entertaining IMDb Documentary about spoiled rich boy Elliot Turner whilst, who knows, maybe cooking a turkey? Tom Cat's contribution will keep you laughing or maybe just leave you super confused. Its a gobby good time. Support the …

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