Best Rae Bell Podcasts (2024)

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Top 5 Things to Consider When Applying for an Australian Arts Grant 40:10

2d ago40:10

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In this special episode of the Songwriter Trysts podcast, Rae Leigh sits down with an incredible vocal coach who reached out earlier today with some pressing questions about grant writing. Rather than keeping this valuable conversation private, they decided to share the insights on air for the benefit of our audience. Together, they delve into the …

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Kansas Moms Killed by Grandma & God’s Misfits: The Case of Veronica Butler & Jilian Kelley 1:06:35

2d ago1:06:35

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Veronica Butler was in a long-standing custody battle for her children with her mother-in-law, Tiffany Adams, for several years, but in March of 2024, it all came to an end when Tiffany orchestrated and carried out her murder. Veronica had been granted supervised visitation with her children once a week, on Saturdays, and on March 30th she and the …

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S1 : E7 - Burnout can really alter one's perspective. 31:03

4d ago31:03

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Text us your thoughts about this podcast In this episode, Sara shares a bit more of her backstory. It involves going through an experience that led to career questioning burnout. Gary requests input from listeners to help with his upcoming presentation to incoming first year vet students at Washington State University (Message via the link for this…

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#255 Vanessa Lawless 34:59

9d ago34:59

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In this episode of Songwriter Trysts, we sit down with Vanessa Lawless, an inspiring singer-songwriter from Grafton, deeply connected to the Northern Rivers. Vanessa shares her journey of discovering her artistic identity, starting from her early inspirations like Shirley Temple to her high school days where she began to realize her potential in so…

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Pastor Kills “Sister-Wife” After She Gave Birth to Their Baby: The Case of Marie Carlson 50:49

9d ago50:49

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Marie Carlson was going through tough times battling her mental health when she met James and Tanya Flanders. James, who was the pastor of a local church, took Marie in and began helping her pay her bills and eventually allowed her to move in with him and his wife. All seemed to be going well… that is until Marie became pregnant. Rumors circulated …

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S1 : E6 - Let's get the old gang back together (part 2) 30:13

11d ago30:13

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Text us your thoughts about this podcast This episode continues with Dr. Crystal Boles, Dr. Christine Boles, Dr. Kirsten Ronngren as well as Sara and Gary. Our guests impart more wisdom to help Sara as she begins, and works her way through vet school. Common themes are mentoring, resilience, community and that it's unlikely to be exactly how you an…

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He Vanished Mysteriously From His College Apartment… Where Is Caleb Harris? 52:42

16d ago52:42

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In the early hours of March 4, 2024, college student Caleb Harris was awake with his roommates, meeting their new dog, playing with her outside, and taking her out for a walk. Caleb stayed up later while his roommates went to bed. He messaged a friend, ordered food delivery, and then disappeared. The following morning when his roommates saw that al…

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S1 : E4 - Let's get the old gang back together (part 1) 30:32

18d ago30:32

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Text us your thoughts about this podcast This week Gary and Sara are joined by 3 friends and colleagues that have all spent time at Island Cats Veterinary Hospital over the years. Crystal Boles, DVM, DACVO, Christine Boles, DVM, and Kirsten Ronngren, DVM come together across 9 time zones to share how we all met and deliver a little widom to Sara as…

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#254 Katie Thorne 50:48

24d ago50:48

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Australian singer-songwriter Katie Thorne, from Dubo, recently engaged in a vibrant conversation with Rae Leigh, the host of the Songwriter Trysts podcast. During their discussion, Thorne shared her enriching experiences at Berklee College of Music in Boston, where she had the opportunity to work with Pat Pattison, the renowned songwriting author o…

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What Happened to Missing 5-Year-Old LeeAnna Warner? 47:34

23d ago47:34

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In June 2003, five-year-old LeeAnna Warner suddenly went missing after going off to play with a friend. Even after the entire town got involved with the search effort, there was no break in the case; no one could find the little girl. A neighbor who lived down the street was separately charged after police found CP on his computer, but he took his …

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S1 : E3 - A lot longer than planned, but not boring 36:54

26d ago36:54

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Text us your thoughts about this podcast In this episode, Sara shares about more of the animal experiences she's had. Gary shares about his experiences at the recent National Association for Black Veterinarians Conference. This leads to a conversation about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Veterinary Medicine space. There is a very large anxi…

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Fake Veteran Plots Wife’s Murder With Motorcycle Gang?! The Death of April Kauffman 1:00:57

30d ago1:00:57

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April Kauffman was described as part princess, part bulldog… She was beautiful, funny, charismatic, generous, incredibly philanthropic, and would stop at nothing to give back to the causes she believed in. One of the things she believed in most was helping Veterans. Her passion for helping Veterans is what drew her to Jim Kauffman, her third husban…

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#253 Justine Eltakchi 59:16

1M ago59:16

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Justine Eltakchi is featuring on the Songwriter Trysts podcast after meeting host Rae Leigh at the APRA AMCOS Songwriter Awards Night in Sydney in 2024. Renowned for her ARIA-nominated songwriting and toplining, Justine's impressive portfolio includes over 60 international releases, contributions to Eurovision Australia and The Voice Australia, and…

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S1 : E2 - Bell-Bottomed Girls make the rockin' world go 'round! 19:45

1M ago19:45

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Text us your thoughts about this podcast This week we learn what Gary and Sara's favorite decades are. Listen in to find out where Gary is this week.Gary also shares his veterinary origin story. Sara talks about why she decided to submit her vet school application when she did. Enjoy. Thanks for downloading and listening. Disclaimer: Although Dr. G…

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#252 Strawberry Swing 31:54

1M ago31:54

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Strawberry Swing isn't just about tunes; they're about making a difference. They're a band from Wollongong, Australia, who use their music to talk about important stuff like politics and how to make life better for everyone. They believe that Aussies can do practical things to change the economy and support the arts. They even had a chat with Rae L…

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Social Media “Health” Guru Fakes Cancer for Profit: The Belle Gibson Story 1:08:32

1M ago1:08:32

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Belle Gibson always had a problem with lying, but she took it to another level when she started posting on social media claiming to have been diagnosed with cancer and only had 4 months left to live. Her success in life and seemingly charming way about her got people hooked on her positive message. These lies soon turned to scams through an app and…

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S1 : E1 - Where did "It Might Get Weird" come from? 19:44

1M ago19:44

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Text us your thoughts about this podcast Welcome to Episode 1 of the It Might Get Weird Podcast. This week we go off the rails before we even get started. We neglect to introduce ourselves! We are Sara Rae and Dr. Gary Marshall. During the episode we explore the meaning behind the name of this podcast, and Sara shares some wisdom for what some of h…

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S1 : E Zero - What are we doing here? 4:18

1M ago4:18

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Text us your thoughts about this podcast Sara Rae and Gary Marshall introduce themselves and this podcast, and unsuccessfully try to remember when they first met. Thanks for listening. Disclaimer: Although Dr. Gary Marshall is an officer in the American Veterinary Medical Association, on this podcast, Gary and Sara are speaking on their own behalf,…

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Facebook Catfish Murders: Jenelle Potter Tricks Dad & Boyfriend Into Murder 58:49

1M ago58:49

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In 2012, Billy Payne and his fiancée Billie Jean Hayworth were found shot dead in their home, their 7-month-old baby still alive in Billie Jean’s arms. When police began their investigation, they found through social media that the murders were plotted by a woman named Jenelle Potter. Donate to NCMEC through my campaign! https://give.missingkids.or…

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#251 Kaylee Bell 26:50

2M ago26:50

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From New Zealand, Kaylee Bell has emerged as a captivating force in the country music scene. Her viral performance on The Voice, featuring an original song dedicated to Keith Urban, catapulted her into the spotlight, where she continues to shine as a powerful female songwriter. Recently, Kaylee shared her inspiring journey on the Songwriter Trysts …

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Family Feud Contestant Murders His Wife!? The Case of Becky Bliefnick 1:02:25

2M ago1:02:25

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Becky Bliefnick was a mother of three sons and a beloved nurse when she was fatally shot 14 times by her estranged husband, Tim. Tim was someone Becky was nervous about, and she had even texted her sister that if something should ever happen to her, to look to him first. The Daisy Foundation Donate to NCMEC through my campaign! https://give.missing…

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#250 Murray Cook 56:16

2M ago56:16

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Welcome to Songwriter Trysts Podcast! In today's milestone 250th episode, we have the incredible Murray Cook joining us, alongside our host, Rae Leigh. Murray shares his remarkable musical journey, from crafting his first big hit, "Dorothy the Dinosaur," to his illustrious 20-year tenure with the iconic children's group, The Wiggles, and now his ex…

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Vanished Into Thin Air!? What Happened to 21-Year-Old Layla Santanello… 1:02:09

2M ago1:02:09

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Layla Santanello was a 21-year-old woman living with her family in Tennessee when she went missing in June 2023. After her disappearance, Layla’s family members received requests for money on CashApp from Layla’s account. Someone was behind the account posing as Layla and her alleged captor. If you have any information, please call: Kingsport PD: (…

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#249 Elyse Saunders 24:40

2M ago24:40

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Canada's musical landscape continues to blossom with the emergence of young talent like Elyse Saunders. With her latest single, "Never Have I Ever," climbing the Canadian Country Top 40 Charts, Elyse is making waves both at home and abroad. Notably, her collaboration with Rae Leigh on the Songwriter Trysts podcast provided a captivating glimpse int…

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Police Officer Turned Killer: The Murder of 16-Year-Old Susana Morales 51:11

2M ago51:11

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Susana Morales was 16 years old, living in Norcross, Georgia when one night she suddenly disappeared. July 26th, 2022 was a seemingly normal evening, and Susana spent a few hours that night a block away from her house with a friend, at her friend’s apartment. This was something she did often as it was less than a 10-minute walk from her house. But …

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#248 Zac Watson 1:01:42

3M ago1:01:42

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Bass player, producer and songwriter Zac Watson from Melbourne shares of his journey as an artists, bass player, rock n' roll lover and country music band member turning into full time songwriter producer with the release of his first single as a solo artist. In addition to his talents as a performer and songwriter, Zac is also a formidable force i…

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He Poisoned Her Cereal With WHAT?! The Murder of Christina Harris 42:46

3M ago42:46

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Jason Harris must have decided he had enough of being a husband and father, and figured the best way to deal with these feelings was to murder his wife. He had divorced a woman before and was paying child support to her, and didn’t want to do that again with his current wife and the two daughters he had with her. His plan? Poison her cereal and cla…

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#247 Tess Rowley 1:22:10

3M ago1:22:10

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Creative writer, novelist, children’s books, and songs, Tess Rowley joins Rae Leigh in an intimate discussion about creative writing, her work with not-for-profits, and child advocacy work. Earlier in 2024 Tess received the Medal Order of Australia or an OAM for her incredible work in serving the community. A lifetime of dedication and using her cr…

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High School Grad Killed After Dumping Her Boyfriend: The Murder of Lauren Astley 40:22

3M ago40:22

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Lauren Dunne Astley was 18 years old and had her whole life ahead of her. In the fall of 2011 she was planning on attending Elon University for college, but not before spending her last summer at home in Massachusetts with her friends. But that all changed on July 3rd, 2011, when Nathaniel Fujita, her recent ex-boyfriend, strangled her to death in …

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#246 Robbie Mortimer 1:00:50

3M ago1:00:50

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Robbie Mortimer is an Australian singer songwriter who has recenetly come back after a 3 year break while he went through personal and professional development to bring his best to the world. His new single is called Blow The Speakers and has country all over it. Living on the farm with a large family of boys who were all very much sports focused R…

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No Body, No Problem: Guilty Verdict Reached in the Presumed Murder of Jennifer Dulos 37:48

3M ago37:48

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Part 1 Donate to NCMEC through my campaign! https://give.missingkids.org/campaign... Shop my Merch! https://kendallrae.shop This episode is sponsored by: Quince Rocket Money Huggies Nutrafol - promo code: KENDALLRAE Check out Kendall's other podcasts: The Sesh & Mile Higher Follow Kendall! YouTube Twitter Instagram Facebook Mile Higher Zoo REQUESTS…

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From “Perfect” Marriage to Possible Murder: The Disappearance of Jennifer Dulos 55:36

3M ago55:36

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Jennifer Dulos, a loving mother of five, was two years into a bitter divorce battle against her soon-to-be-ex-husband, Fotis Dulos, when she suddenly vanished. Though her car was quickly found a few miles from her home, Jennifer’s body has never been found. Investigators conducted an incredibly thorough, extremely detailed search and found evidence…

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Disappeared Kayaking on Guatemalan Lake: What Happened to Nancy Ng? 1:17:29

4M ago1:17:29

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GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-fi... Email Tobin Bradley – AmCitsGuatemala@state.gov Subject Line: E99 - Urgent: Assistance Required In Search For Nancy Ng Hello Mr. Bradley, My name is ____, and I am writing to you on behalf of Nancy Ng’s entire family, who have gone months without answers regarding what happened to her on October 19…

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Dr. Love: The 18-Year-Old Who Faked Being a Doctor & Stole Thousands… 53:07

4M ago53:07

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Malachi Love-Robinson is a con artist who committed several crimes starting at the age of 18. Though he began his fraudulent schemes posing as a doctor with a PhD, he would go on to later scam innocent people and businesses out of money. Malachi has, at times, denied wrongdoing, and in exclusive interviews shared that he is not who the media makes …

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Her Crush Killed Her Over a Pregnancy Scare: The Murder of Ole Miss Student Ally Kostial 46:55

4M ago46:55

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Ally Kostial was a 21-year-old student at the University of Mississippi, who was loved by many friends, and was seen as a real go-getter at school. All she really felt was missing from her life was someone to share it with. When she met Brandon Theesfeld, she thought she had finally met someone worth connecting with. But Brandon would turn out to b…

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Vanished Weeks Before Her Dream Wedding: What Happened to Niqui McCown? 48:48

4M ago48:48

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Niqui McCown was a 28-year-old mother living in Richmond, Indiana, with her 9-year-old daughter, Payton, and her fiancé, Bobby Webster. In July of 2001, they were 3 weeks away from their wedding, and Niqui was said to have been very excited. But on the 22nd of that month, she vanished. After going to church that morning, she took some clothes to th…

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#245 Avery Harden 37:43

5M ago37:43

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Avery Harden is an American songwriter and self-proclaimed positive rapper. We dive into his roots in Christian music, Christian rap, Disney influence, and faith upbringing. Avery is an independent artist who collaborates, tours, and recently released his second album Atlantis II. Coming to tour in Australia in October 2024 we were excited to discu…

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Her Lying Husband Paid Someone $10,000 To Kill Her: The Murder of Kelley Clayton 59:50

5M ago59:50

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Kelley Stage was funny, kind, endearing, and goofy… qualities that made her loved by everyone she met, including local hockey star Thomas Clayton. After meeting in a bar, the two quickly began dating, and a year later, they were married and starting a family together. They had what many perceived to be the perfect life. That is until September 29th…

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#244 Max Jackson 33:14

5M ago33:14

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Max Jackson, 2024 Golden Guitar winner at Tamworth awards in Australia. Max is a songwriter and singer and we talk about how it was the songwriting that came first for her. Writing for almost 12 years before releasing her first single in 2020 she found her voice and purpose and she has been living it with passion. Lots of encouragement as a Toyota …

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Abducted & Left in a Burning Car: What Happened to Mercedes Vega? 1:03:57

5M ago1:03:57

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A huge thank you to Erika, Tom, Alahzay, Makenzie, and Astilia for participating in this case. Their effort these last few weeks has made this episode possible, and I am so grateful for their time and energy. A note from Erika to detectives: Dear MCSO, FBI and the Great state of Arizona. Your dismissive attitude towards my daughter’s murder is disg…

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#243 Sue Ray 44:10

5M ago44:10

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Sue Ray gets real with their discussion on neurodiverse conditions and the impact that has had on Sue as a woman, mother, and musician. Her inspirational story is a testament that there is always another way to keep looking for your people. Sue is bravely stepping into her power as a songwriting coach, artist, and indigenous advocate through Qmusic…

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Ex-NFL Super Bowl Player Sergio Brown Denies Killing His Mom… but Evidence Suggests Otherwise 47:25

5M ago47:25

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Myrtle Simmons-Brown was not just a loving mother, but a leader in her community. Myrtle had just turned 73 and was living in Maywood, Illinois, with her oldest son, Sergio Brown. Sergio is known for his 7 successful seasons playing in the NFL, and for reasons we don’t know, he had moved in with his mom and didn’t have much to his name. And on Sept…

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TikToker Exposed for FAKING Cancer: Maddie Russo Sentenced in Fraudulent Scheme 48:12

5M ago48:12

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Madison Marie Russo was a 19-year-old college student at St. Ambrose University who, for actual reasons we may never know, decided to fake having cancer. Her scheme began on TikTok where she spread her story to thousands of people willing to listen, pray, and follow her along her “cancer journey.” It wasn’t until anonymous witnesses brought her sto…

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#242 Wesley Dean 30:32

5M ago30:32

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Wesley Dean, an Adelaide-born singer-songwriter has been living in Nashville since March 2021 the height of the pandemic, and moved there with his wife and kids. After winning Australian Idol in 2008 he discusses in the interview his dance with his ego and how he needed to have kids, get married, and live life before he had something he felt was wo…

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Savanah Soto & Matthew Guerra Murdered Days Before Becoming Parents… 53:27

5M ago53:27

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Savanah and Fabian were finally laid to rest. If you're interested, you can learn more about their service here: https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/sava... On the night of December 21st, 2023, 18-year-old Savanah Soto and 22-year-old Matthew Guerra left their apartment in Texas to sell marijuana to 19-year-old Christopher Preciado unbeknownst to thei…

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Hey Mate. 48:50

6M ago48:50

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Bonus episode this week with The Hey Mate Project, a mental health company building awareness and supporting creative industries including Qmusic in Brisbane. Host Rae Leigh interviews guest Aimee Davies the founder of Hey Mate Project. This is a great conversation about the company and how they started, what they are doing, and why it's so importa…

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Found 100 Yards From Her Own Backyard: The Murder of 17 Year Old Valerie Tindall 36:42

6M ago36:42

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Valerie was a 17-year-old girl, living with her family in Arlington, Indiana. Her mom had moved them there, just outside of Indianapolis, to help get her daughter away from violence. During the summer of 2023, Valerie was working a handful of jobs, including helping her neighbor, a 59-year-old man named Patrick Scott, with his lawn care business. T…

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Custody Battle Turned FAILED Murder Attempt: The Survival Story of Nicki Lenway 32:23

6M ago32:23

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Nicole (Nicki) Lenway was a crime scene investigator for the Minneapolis Police Department and a mother to her 5-year-old son, Callahan. Things in her life were going well with the exception that her ex-boyfriend, Tim Amacher, was trying to destroy her. They dated for many years but broke up after Nicki had had enough of his toxicity. But, a month …

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#241 Tyler Spicer 33:20

6M ago33:20

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Tyler Spicer, musician, producer and songwriter from Bath UK soon to be in Nashville. This passionate artist has been pivoting his talents in a big way he thanks the covid lockdowns for this change and feels like it was the perfect time for him to move into this production space. Connect with Tyler: Instagram Website YouTube Facebook…

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She Went Missing During a “Digital Detox”? Seeking Justice in the Murder of Trina Hunt 29:49

6M ago29:49

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Trina Hunt was a deeply loved, highly respected woman living in Port Moody, British Columbia. She was fun, kind, generous and had a zest for life that most people don’t have. She was married to a man named Iain Hunt, and based on the reporting there didn’t appear to be any major issues in the relationship. However, on January 18th, 2021, he reporte…

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