Best Matthew Dwyer Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 184 - The Murder of Brittney Gregory & The Mystery of The Jamison Family 56:17

5d ago56:17

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This week Amber covers the murder of Brittney Gregory. 16-year old Brittney vanished one night in 2004, after desperately trying to find a ride to her boyfriends house. Then, Naomi covers the disappearance and death of a family that to this day still has no answers. For this epidoe, Amber was drinking a sparkling berry Celsius. Amber's Sources: Dea…

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Climate Colonialism | Ann Pettifor & Hamza Hamouchene 1:03:08

9d ago1:03:08

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This week on The Verso Podcast we’ll be taking a close look at the political economy of climate breakdown. Along with our host, Eleanor Penny, Ann Pettifor and Hamza Hamouchene discuss climate justice, private equity, degrowth, and the false promise of techno-fixes.Grab Ann's Verso releases here: tinyurl.com/3n3nc6jnSign up to the Verso Book Club t…

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Episode 183 - The Murder of Warren Barnes & Twin Flames Universe 1:03:04

12d ago1:03:04

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This week, Naomi covers a murder in a small town in Colorado that left a whole community grieving. Then Amber covers Twin Flames Universe, a cult run by Jeff and Shaleia Divine. For this episode, Amber was drinking Cabernet - Radius from Columbia Valley Naomi's Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvrp87VXtD4 https://www.mesacounty.us/news/dist…

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Episode 182 - The Murder of Jessica Bergsten & R. Budd Dwyer 58:31

20d ago58:31

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In episode 182, Amber tells the story of Jessica Bergsten who was murdered by a pro skater she believed was her friend. Then Naomi tells the events of the very public life and trial of R. Budd Dwyer and it’s tragic end. This week, Amber was drinking 7 Moons - a red blend from California. Amber's Sources: Shattered S2 E3 – The Darkside Mark Rogowski…

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With or Without Hope | Hannah Proctor & Ajay Singh Chaudhary 1:18:14

23d ago1:18:14

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This week’s episode of The Verso Podcast centres on the gruelling work of making change happen in an often pitiless world - and the mental toll this can take on people. Along with our host, Eleanor Penny, Hannah Proctor and Ajay Singh Chaudhary discuss how revolutionary movements have balanced the grief of political defeat and lost hope, with the i…

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Episode 181 - The Rafay Family Murders & The Duggars 1:17:47

27d ago1:17:47

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This week, Naomi covers a family annihilation that many today consider unsolved, with two men wrongly convicted of the crime. Then Amber tells the history of the Duggar family. For this episode, Amber was drinking 7 Moons red blend from California Naomi's sources: https://www.seattleweekly.com/king-county-prosecutor-says-the-show-is-bunk http://ken…

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Episode 180 - Serial Stalker - Matthew Hardy & The Bonus Army 1:05:06

1M ago1:05:06

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This week, Amber tells the story of England's most prolific cyber stalker, Matthew Hardy. Then, Naomi covers the largest protest in Washington DC of its time, when WWI vets occupied the city demanding the money they were promised. Amber pulled her sources from: 11 years, 10 arrests, at least 62 women: how did Britain’s worst cyberstalker evade just…

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A Land Without Landlords | Nick Bano & Beth Stratford 1:08:44

1M ago1:08:44

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This week on The Verso Podcast we’re putting landlordism under the microscope - how it turns peoples’ homes into poker chips, and the housing market into a casino. Nick Bano and Beth Stratford join our host, Eleanor Penny to discuss the depth and breadth of the housing crisis.Grab a copy of Nick's new book "Against Landlords: How to Solve the Housi…

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Episode 179 - The Murder of Stacy Falcon-Dewey and Jacob Dewey & Mother God - Love Has Won 58:46

1M ago58:46

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This week, Naomi covers the tragic double murder of a young mom and her toddler son, and the decades-long search for their killer. Then Amber covers Love Has Won Cult which chronicles the life and death of Amy Carlson AKA Mother God. Naomi pulled her sources from: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/in-the-dark https://www.seattletimes.com/ma…

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Unruly Bodies | Matthew Beaumont & Annie Olaloku-Teriba 1:17:05

1M ago1:17:05

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On this episode of The Verso Podcast we’re going on a deep dive into the work of the psychiatrist, political theorist, and philosopher Frantz Fanon. Our wonderful host, Eleanor Penny, sat down with Matthew Beaumont and Annie Olaloku-Teriba to discuss Fanon’s expansive legacy - touching on everything from night walkers and revolutionaries, to radica…

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Episode 178 - The Murder of Sherry Gibson & The Grenfell Tower Fire 1:03:46

2M ago1:03:46

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This week, Amber talks about the horrible murder of Sherry Gibson. In rural Indiana, in 1975, a farmer came across a young man locked in the trunk of his own car that was parked at lover's lane. When he was let out, he had a story that sounded to strange to be true. Then Naomi covers the shocking details that led to one of the deadliest fires in mo…

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Episode 177 - The Murder of Sarah Papenheim & Natalia Grace Update 54:03

2M ago54:03

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This week, Naomi tells us the tragic events that led to the murder of a gifted young musician while studying abroad. Then Amber tells the updated story of Natalia Grace. This case was first done on episode 19, but with new information, it was necessary to retell the story. For this episode, Amber was drinking Oshun - a white wine from South Africa.…

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Episode 176 - Queena Phu & Battle of Los Angeles 1:03:10

2M ago1:03:10

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This week, Amber covers the attack on Queena Phu. 18 year old Queena was dropping off library books one night, when her life changed forever. Then, Naomi tells a crazy true story about the time anti-aircraft artillery was fired for over an hour over the City of Angels. This week, Amber was drinking Apothic Red from California Amber pulled her sourc…

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Dastardly Theology | Andrew Drummond & Eleanor Janega 1:23:13

2M ago1:23:13

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Welcome back to the third season of The Verso Podcast! To kick off this run of shiny new episodes we’re taking a bit of a detour into the past, to have a closer look at the protestant reformation. This was a turbulent time in history - of tyrants, merchants, popes, peasants and roving priests - when early capitalist forms of power were just beginni…

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Episode 175 - The Murder of Caroline Crouch & Exploding Pintos 59:44

2M ago59:44

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***content warning for animal death**** This week, Naomi details the murder of a young wife and mother, which became an international news story. Then Amber talks about the original Ford Pinto, and the gas tank that would burst into flames on impact. Naomi got her info her: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Caroline_Crouch https://www.theguar…

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Episode 174 - Missing: Larry Riegel Update 41:13

3M ago41:13

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In this episode, Amber provides additional information regarding the missing person's case first covered in episode 160. We suggest you go back and listen to episode 160 first, if you haven't already. Amber had the privilege of speaking to Larry's sister and was able to get further details about Larry and the details surrounding his disappearance. …

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Episode 173 - Ding Dong Ditch & The Bhopal Disaster 59:25

3M ago59:25

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In this episode, Amber covers a case of a man who was so enraged at young boys playing a harmless prank, that it cost 3 of them their lives. Then, Naomi tells us about the worst industrial disaster of all time, the effects of which are still felt today. Amber pulled her source from: Man found guilty of murdering teens who 'ding-dong-ditched' his ho…

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Episode 172 – The Death of Adrienne Shelly & Scammer Zach Horowitz 1:01:50

3M ago1:01:50

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This week, Naomi covers the random act of violence that led to the murder of a rising Hollywood star. Then Amber covers the massive Ponzi scheme of Zach Horowitz. This week, Amber was drinking The Vigilant Malbec Chile's Central Valley Naomi pulled her sources from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrienne_Shelly https://www.theguardian.com/adrienne-…

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Episode 171 - The Murder of Raveesh Kumar & Richard McGuire on Discovery Island 48:19

3M ago48:19

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This week, Amber tells us about the murder of Raveesh Kumar. In November of 2012, a 911 call comes in from the upscale neighborhood of Monte Serona, California. The caller says that she and her husband have been tied up, and she believes her husband is dead. Then, Naomi takes us on a wild ride to an abandoned island in the middle of Disneyworld tha…

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Episode 170 - Amy Fisher & Anastasia Romanov 1:01:29

3M ago1:01:29

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This week, Naomi covers the story of the so called Long Island Lolita and the shooting that became a media circus for all involved. Then Amber covers the mysterious case of Anastasia Romanov. Anastasia Romanov was the youngest daughter in the Romanov family. The entire family was believed to be killed by a group of Bolsheviks in 1918. That is until…

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2010-2020: The Decade of Discontent | Anton Jäger & Vincent Bevins 1:10:01

4M ago1:10:01

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In this bonus episode of the Verso Podcast, authors Anton Jäger and Vincent Bevins reflect on the previous decade, the mass political movements that took place, and the ultimate failure of these movements to produce meaningful political change. They consider the lessons that can be taken from the 2010s and discuss what will be required of current a…

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Episode 169 - The Murder of Morgan Huxley & The Disappearance of Maurice Domatz 58:01

4M ago58:01

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This week, Amber covers the murder of a young man living just outside Sydney, Australia in one of the rare cases where the victim doesn't know their killer. Then, Naomi takes us up into the Colorado mountains and the absolute mysterious disappearance of a beloved family man, enjoying his golden years rock hounding with a friend. Amber got her info …

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Episode 168 - The Murder of Maria Cassagne & The 2014 Shanghai New Years Eve Stampede 54:44

4M ago54:44

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On this episode, Naomi recounts a horrifying murder of a mother who fought for years to get her son the help he needed but was unable to find. Then Amber covers the Shanghai New Year’s Eve Stampede. On 31 December 2014, a deadly crush occurred in Shanghai, near Chen Yi Square on the Bund, where around 300,000 people had gathered for the new year ce…

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Episode 167 - The Murder of Kristine Larson & Italian Hall Disaster 56:18

4M ago56:18

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This week, Amber covers the murder of Kristine Larson. Kristine was a beautiful young mother, who was found murdered in a burning vehicle in Minneapolis. Then, Naomi covers a Christmas Eve tragedy in Copper Country in 1913 that would later inspire a song by folk singer Woody Guthrie. Amber pulled her sources from: Homicide for the Holidays – S2 E6 …

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Episode 166 - The Murder of Carolyn Roberts & The Sallie House 51:14

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This week, Naomi tells the story of a wife and mother who was trying to move on with her life when it was cut short by her own husband. Then Amber tells the story of the Sallie House, which is in Atchison, Kansas. It is said to be haunted by the ghost of a young girl who died in the house while undergoing surgery. For this episode, Amber was drinki…

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The Kindness of Strangers | Lynne Segal & Loree Erickson 1:07:26

5M ago1:07:26

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On the last episode The Verso Podcast before the new year, Eleanor Penny is joined by Lynne Segal and Loree Erickson to discuss the myth of total independence, disability as a social construct, and the politics of care. In a conversation that ranges from the gendering, racialisation, and devaluation of caring labour, to abolitionism and disability …

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Episode 165 - The Murder of Sharon Siermans & The 1985 MOVE Bombing 58:06

5M ago58:06

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This week Amber tells of the brutal murder of 29-year old Sharon Sierman. Sharon was a single mom in Ballarat Australia when she went on one date with a monster. Then, Naomi takes us to Philadelphia where a small group of Black Americans seeking community were dealt with by that city’s police department in the most destructive way they could. This …

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Episode 164 - Mitrice Richardson & The Case of Maya Kowalski 1:16:29

5M ago1:16:29

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This week, Naomi covers the unsolved murder of a young woman whose family is still trying to hold the L.A. County Sheriff's department accountable for their part in her death, and their mishandling of the murder investigation. Then Amber tells the story of Maya Kowalski who had a rare condition called complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). However,…

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Love and Money, Sex and Death | McKenzie Wark & Toshio Meronek 1:08:54

5M ago1:08:54

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This week on The Verso Podcast Eleanor Penny is joined by McKenzie Wark and Toshio Meronek to talk trans narratives, the politics of desire, and queer family. Together they take a critical look at the medical model of transition, its relationship to transmisogyny, and tactics of resistance.You can find McKenzie's book, "Love and Money, Sex and Deat…

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Episode 163 - The Murder of Mavis Kindness Nelson & The Disappearance of Charles and Catherine Romer 47:48

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This week, Amber covers the devastating murder of Mavis Kindness Nelson, who was found in a wooded ravine near the University of Washington campus. Then, Naomi takes us back to 1980 when a retired couple driving home from Florida disappeared without a trace. This week, Amber was drinking 14 hands a Cabernet Sauvignon from Columbia Wintery Amber pul…

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Episode 162 - Kristen Huntington & The Tragic Case of Terri Schiavo 52:09

5M ago52:09

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This week, Naomi covers the murder of an indigenous woman in Alaska, and the resulting custody battle of her daughter. Then Amber covers the tragic case of Terri Schiavo. In February of 1990 at the age of 26, Terri Schiavo collapsed at home and oxygen was cut off from her brain for several minutes. Her medical state would be debated by experts for …

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Breaking Britain | Danny Dorling & Chantelle Lewis 1:06:44

5M ago1:06:44

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This week on The Verso Podcast we’re bringing you a deep dive on how Britain’s institutions, infrastructure, and social fabric are faring - and the prognosis doesn’t look good. For this episode Chantelle Lewis and Danny Dorling join our host, Eleanor Penny, to talk public wealth, regional division and failed states.You can find Danny's book "Shatte…

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Episode 161 - The Survival of Sarah Pitcher & The Strange Case of Steven Kubacki 57:09

6M ago57:09

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This week, Amber tells the survival of Sara Pitcher. Sara met Shawn Spink on a dating app and believed that Shawn Spink was a man of God, which was exactly what she was looking for. Then, Naomi covers a very strange case of the disappearance and unexplained reappearance of Steven Kubacki. For this episode, Amber was drinking Chateau St Michelle Cha…

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Episode 160 - Carolynne Watson and Julian Buchwald & Missing: Larry Riegel 48:35

6M ago48:35

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This week, Naomi covers the story of a couple lost in the wilds of Australia for almost a week, suspected of being kidnapped by a satanic cult. Then Amber covers missing friend and family member, Larry Riegel. If you know anything regarding Larry’s case, please contact the Yakima County Sheriff’s Office at (509) 574-2500 or the Yakima County Crime …

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Cryptocracy | Rachel O’Dwyer & Edward Ongweso 1:14:06

6M ago1:14:06

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On this week’s episode of The Verso Podcast we’ll be taking a close look at the history of tokens across time, and the cultures that have grown up around them in the digital age. Rachel O’Dwyer and Edward Ongweso join our host, Eleanor Penny, to talk Bored Apes, art markets, Ponzi schemes and butter tokens.You can find Rachel's book "Tokens:The Fut…

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Episode 159 – The Napa Halloween Murders & Richard Lancelyn Green 1:01:50

6M ago1:01:50

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On Halloween night 2004, Adriane Insogna and Leslie Mazzara were brutally murdered in their Napa, California home. The roommate in the downstairs room was miraculously not harmed and only got a glimpse of the killer as he was leaving the home. Then, Naomi recounts the mysterious death of the foremost scholar and fan of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Sh…

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Episode 158 - The Murder of Bobbi-Anne Mcleod & The Viper Room 1:02:11

6M ago1:02:11

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This week, Naomi covers the murder of Bobbi-Anne Mcleod, made more terrifying by the fact that her killer was a complete stranger. Then Amber tells the story of the tragic death of River Phoenix, on Halloween 1993 at The Viper Room. For this episode, Amber was drinking Baksteen Shiraz 2020 a red from South African. Naomi pulled her sources from: ht…

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Arming Apartheid | Ghada Karmi & Antony Loewenstein 1:18:16

6M ago1:18:16

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This week we were planning to bring you an episode about money in the digital age, but with everything that is currently unfolding in occupied Palestine we felt that this conversation between two leading thinkers on the subject was an important contribution to current discourse. In this episode, recorded on October 6th, Ghada Karmi and Antony Loewe…

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Episode 157 - Cropsey & James Scott: Saboteur or Scapegoat? 58:01

7M ago58:01

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In this episode, Amber covers the story of Cropsey. Cropsey started as an urban legend on Staten Island in the 80’s about who would come out late at night and snatch children off the streets. But when children in the area started to go missing, locals began to question if this was really a myth. Then, Naomi covers the story of a man who took the bl…

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Episode 156 - Abby Drover & The Disappearance of Lars Mittank 1:07:56

7M ago1:07:56

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This week, Naomi covers the story of the disappearance of Abby Drover from her quiet, suburban neighborhood outside Vancouver, BC, and the incredible account of her kidnapping. Then Amber covers the mysterious disappearance of Lars Mittank. Lars was vacationing at the Golden Sands resort. He was scheduled to fly home to Germany when he suddenly ran…

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C. L. R. James | Brett St Louis & Arun Kundnani 1:05:03

7M ago1:05:03

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After a short end-of-summer break we’re happy to bring you season two of the newly relaunched Verso Podcast. This week Brett St Louis and Arun Kundnani join our host Eleanor Penny to discuss the near foundational figure in the domains of decolonial, marxist, and pan-african thought - C. L. R. James.You can find Sakina Karimjee and Nic Watts' graphi…

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Episode 155 - The Murder of Paul & Jennifer Budrawich & The Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe 1:03:34

7M ago1:03:34

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This week, Amber covers the murder of Jennifer and Paul Budrawich. Jennifer and Paul were just weeks away from getting their children back when they were both found shot and put into the Amicolola River. Then, Naomi takes us on the crazy ride that is the amazing life and mysterious death of American gothic writer Edgar Allan Poe. Amber pulled her s…

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Case Update - Karen Welch 20:36

7M ago20:36

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In this first ever case update episode, Amber and Naomi clarify details that we (Amber) got wrong in Episode 125. The victim in this case was kind enough to reach out to us and provide additional documentation to help us understand the complicated nuances of this case. Support the show Go check out our patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/crimew…

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Episode 154 – The Murder of Jesse Valencia & The Disappearance of Aubrey Dameron 54:19

7M ago54:19

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This week, Naomi tells us the about a cop that almost got away with murder when the body of a young man was found killed near a college campus in Missouri. Then Amber covers this disappearance of Aubrey Dameron. In August 2018, Aubrey allegedly vanished after leaving her family's rural Oklahoma home in the middle of the night. Naomi pulled her sour…

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Walter Benjamin: The Storyteller | Esther Leslie & Stuart Jeffries 1:03:36

7M ago1:03:36

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In this bonus episode of The Verso Podcast, Esther Leslie and Stuart Jeffries discuss the life and legacy of Walter Benjamin. Join them for this fascinating and wide-ranging discussion of one of Western Marxism's most important philosophers.The Storyteller: Tales out of Loneliness by Walter Benjamin is out now: https://tinyurl.com/2p9bta5w…

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Episode 153 - Nolan Buchanan & The Mystery of Ricky McCormick 56:50

7M ago56:50

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In this episode, Amber covers the murders of the Buchanan/McAfee family. In the early morning hours of Sept. 13, 2015, Adam Buchanan, Molly McAfee and Gavin Buchanan were found deceased in their family cabin. The only survivor was teenage son, Nolan Buchanan. Then, Naomi tells us about a death that has left the FBI with one of their top unsolved ca…

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Episode 152 - The Murder of April Tinsley & Chop and Steele 56:47

8M ago56:47

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This week, Naomi covers the unimaginable murder of a young girl in Fort Wayne, IN in 1988 that shook a community and took detectives decades to close. Then Amber covers the story of Chop and Steele. Nick Prueher and Joe Pickett are childhood friends who book their fictional strongman duo routine on morning news shows as a prank. Naomi pulled her so…

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Episode 151 - The Murder of Wayne Wyers & The Kidnapping of Brooke Hart 58:33

8M ago58:33

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This week, Amber covers the murder of Wayne Wyers who was shot by his 11-year old step-daughter per her mother's orders. Then, Naomi tells us the wild true story of a kidnapping gone horribly wrong that resulted in a riot and a double lynching, while the then Governor of California sat back and let it happen. Amber pulled her sources from: People M…

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Episode 150 - The Pulp Vat Murder & Annulled Adoption 57:54

8M ago57:54

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This week, Naomi covers the death of a pulp mill worker in Green Bay, WI. Was it really murder or were six men wrongly convicted to life in prison? Then Amber tells the story of a couple who adopted a young girl from Russia, and then changed their mind. Naomi pulled her sources from: Beyond Human Nature – Documentary Film https://news.yahoo.com/fou…

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Episode 149 - The Murder of Bianca Devins & The Curse of Valentino's Ring 52:43

8M ago52:43

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This week, Amber covers the murder of Bianca Devins. Bianca was a recent high school graduate and an Instagram influencers who was murdered by an obsessed male friend. Then, Naomi tells us a Hollywood tale that sounds like it could be a movie, but it’s probably true? Amber pulled her sources from: 48 Hours – The Online Life and Death of Bianca Devi…

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