Best Stern Crime Podcasts (2023)

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Crime Soup

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Ep 24-Three Teenagers Murdered at Lake Bodom, Finland | 1960 57:48

4h ago57:48

57:48

On June 5th, 1960, four teenagers were found stabbed and bludgeoned near their campsite at Lake Bodom. Only one of them survived but his witness account seemed almost....paranormal. Join Kaylee and Hannah as we discuss the various suspects in this case and who we think may be responsible for the deaths of Maila Björklund, Anja Mäki & Seppo Boisman.…

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The Killer Kind Podcast

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Disappearance: LaShaya Stine 29:23

10h ago29:23

29:23

This week we dive into the missing person's case of LaShaya Stine. A 16 year old girl leaves her home around 2:30am, she's captured on security footage at 2:45am walking alone, but that is the last time she's captured on camera. Rumors of human trafficking and then a cadaver dogs are sent to a home years later. We are still searching for LaShaya St…

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Cathi Colas Audiobooks

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Cathi Colas Audiobooks Presents FREEZE BEFORE BURNING by Nikki Stern 32:06

17h ago32:06

32:06

Tune in today for Episode 7 of FREEZE BEFORE BURNING by Nikki Stern. Sam meets with her cousin from her mother’s side, Karen Halleran, and gets answers to many of the questions she’s had over the years concerning her family. The detectives are digging deeper into the backgrounds of some of the Deep Freeze Detectives for more clues as to who the kil…

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Misdeeds & Intrigue: Scandals, Royals & Crimes

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50: The Siege of Jadotville, Possible Assassination of UN President & Other Political Air Crashes 27:03

3h ago27:03

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In 1961, a small Irish contingent were sent to the Congo by the United Nations. 155 Irish soldiers held off 3,000 men while waiting for relief. The Secretary-General of the United Nations died in a plane crash in September 1961. The circumstances still remains unclear. There is evidence the plane was shot down and a CIA report claimed the KGB was r…

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Murders & Martinis

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Ep. 41 "The True & Horrifying Story Behind the Haunted LaLaurie Mansion" 42:10

2h ago42:10

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This week, Kristina tells us all about the haunted LaLaurie mansion in New Orleans and its terrifying true story. So, join us! Grab a drink, take a seat, and don't be a horrible human being. You can follow us on: Instagram: @murdersandmartinispodcast Facebook: @mandmtruecrimepodcast TikTok: @murdersandmartinis…

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When It Was Cool Dark

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Lance Armstrong Doping Scandal 39:19

10h ago39:19

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Lance Armstrong is far and away the most famous cyclist that has ever lived. He dominated the Tour de France and many other world class level cycling events. He was pop culture famous in the United States and beyond… however, that much domination, especially in sports, invites questions about performance enhancing drugs and, in Lance Armstrong’s ca…

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Cathi Colas Audiobooks

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Cathi Colas Audiobooks Presents Episode 6 of JIM RIVER BOY by MJ Ulmer 41:01

3h ago41:01

41:01

Tune in today for Episode 6 of JIM RIVER BOY by MJ Ulmer. Claire and Jacob reminisce about some of the better moments in Claire and Josie’s experience as mother and daughter. Jacob exposes the reality of Josie’s pregnancy. To check out more of my work, go to my website at cathicolas.com, or find me on Audible. If you're an author looking to turn yo…

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Crime Soup

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Ep 23-A Diary, A Butcher Knife & Daddy Kisses: The Unsolved Disappearance of Rachel Mellon Skemp 43:51

2h ago43:51

43:51

13-year-old Rachel Marie Mellon Skemp disappeared while staying home sick with her stepfather on January 31, 1996. After Rachel’s disappearance, her friends came forward to police to say she was seen crying by her locker the day before she went missing. Join Kaylee and Hannah as we discuss the details of Rachel's case and who we think is responsibl…

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Misdeeds & Intrigue: Scandals, Royals & Crimes

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49: Murdaugh Murders, Thai Jails & Midnight Express Memories 22:52

1h ago22:52

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Southern Backwoods Lawyer, Alex Murdaugh is sentenced for murdering his wife and son (or was it a message from someone he owed money to). Conditions of Thai jails - overcrowding and long sentencing usually doesn't see their inmates ever leave. Midnight Express movie: Billy Hayes is a young American student in 1977 that is sent to a Turkish prison f…

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Cathi Colas Audiobooks

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Cathi Colas Audiobooks Presents Episode 6 of FREEZE BEFORE BURNING by Nikki Stern 29:58

2d ago29:58

29:58

Tune in today for Episode 6 of FREEZE BEFORE BURNING by Nikki Stern. Sam goes on a date. And NOT with Terry. Oh, Sam, stay true. Tasha Wright has a meeting set with one of the Deep Freeze detectives claiming to have information. Could this be a clue to who is committing the murders? To check out more of my work, go to my website at cathicolas.com, …

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When It Was Cool Dark

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Strange Funeral of Gram Parsons 35:22

2d ago35:22

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One of our 100 darkest moments in pop culture history series. This week, our show has a twist. Yes, it was a tragedy that 26 year old singer-songwriter Gram Parsons died. Like many music deaths, it was likely caused by the usual suspects. But what happened next is... bizarre. The story involves a stolen hearse, fake morticians dressed like cowboys,…

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Warfare of Art & Law Podcast

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Glance at Culture - Artists' Talk about Upcoming NYC Group Show of Artists Who Work In or Study the Law 46:50

7d ago46:50

46:50

To learn more and view their work, please visit the sites for Stefania Salles Bruins, Nnebundo Obi and Geoffrey Stein. 0:00 Artist and attorney Geoff Stein describing his collage work 2:00 Artist and attorney Stefania Salles Bruins describes genesis of theme for “Portraits As Still Lives” group show 3:45 Stephanie Drawdy on her work for the group s…

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Misdeeds & Intrigue: Scandals, Royals & Crimes

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Encore: Victim F: From Crime Victims to Suspects to Survivors 45:20

24m ago45:20

45:20

In March 2015, Aaron Quinn and his girlfriend Denise Huskins awoke in the middle of the night to find armed men in their room. They were bound and drugged- Denise ultimately being abducted. Quinn was instructed not to call the police and further instructions await further instructions. What proceeded from here, was a not only perpetuated on them by…

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Cathi Colas Audiobooks

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Cathi Colas Audiobooks Presents Episode 5 of JIM RIVER BOY by MJ Ulmer 31:32

7d ago31:32

31:32

Tune in today for Episode 5 of JIM RIVER BOY by MJ Ulmer. Claire and Jacob visit Josie’s High School on the last day of school. They watch as Josie interacts with her friends and read what people wrote about her in the yearbook. This is also the day that changed both Josie’s and Claire’s lives forever. If you like the podcast, please leave a review…

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Misdeeds & Intrigue: Scandals, Royals & Crimes

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Encore. Navalny - The Dissident Fighting the Kremlin 16:32

1h ago16:32

16:32

Nicolas Cage's new movie The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent is strangely iconic; is it because he is on the joke or is it because Narcos' Pedro Pascal was in on it? The documentary Navalny is a riveting feature about the 2020 assassination attempt of Russian opposition leader and former presidential leader. Within 24 hours, two separate Russia…

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Crime Soup

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Ep 22-The Chinatown Trunk Mystery: Who Strangled Elsie Sigel? 1:07:16

1h ago1:07:16

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19-year-old Elsie Sigel came from a wealthy family in Manhattan and was even the granddaughter of renowned civil-war general Franz Sigel. So how did she end up strangled and stuffed in a Chinese man’s trunk? Join writer/producer Hannah Knaphus and guest host Freyja Miller as we discuss the details of Elsie's case and why her murder was so influenti…

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Murders & Martinis

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Ep. 40 "The Heaven's Gate Cult" 1:08:53

2h ago1:08:53

1:08:53

It's another cult case! This week, Maddy tells us all about the weird and scientific cult, Heaven's Gate. So, join us! Grab a drink, take a seat, and babe you might be in a cult. You can follow us on: Instagram: @murdersandmartinispodcast Facebook: @mandmtruecrimepodcast TikTok: @murdersandmartinisBy Madison Slater & Kristina Terrault

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When It Was Cool Dark

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Travels in the Land of Loki - Stuck in the Desert Podcast 50:51

15d ago50:51

50:51

Stuck in the Desert Podcast returns (as does the Desert Rat... literally) from travels abroad. So, let's travel to the land of Loki with The Desert Rat to Scandinavia this week as we discuss Nordic Mythology and play a little catch up. It will be a miracle if this actually works, but I have an optimistic nature. From my tool shed to you.…

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Cathi Colas Audiobooks

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Cathi Colas Audiobooks Presents Episode 5 of FREEZE BEFORE BURNING by Nikki Stern 33:26

9d ago33:26

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Tune in today for Episode 5 of FREEZE BEFORE BURNING by Nikki Stern. We listen in on the chat transcripts of the Deep Freeze Detectives. They are a bunch of lay people that love the podcast and help to solve the cold cases. Could this case be solved by one of them? To check out more of my work, go to my website at cathicolas.com, or find me on Audi…

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Misdeeds & Intrigue: Scandals, Royals & Crimes

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48: History of the Monarchy with Special Guest Rhys 30:48

15h ago30:48

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Ten-year-old Rhys is a special guest on this episode all about the history of the monarchy. He shares his amazing ability memories of the British Royal Family dating back to William the Conqueror in 1066. Was King George V wrong to not save his cousin, TSAR Nicholas and the Romanovs? What was Elizabeth I's stance on marriage? And Rhys shares very s…

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When It Was Cool Dark

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Chris Brown Scandals 39:29

10d ago39:29

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Our 100 darkest moments in pop culture history series begins winding down and this week we take a look at the domestic violence scandals of music artists Chris Brown. Chris Brown has been hugely successful and award winning and one of the most influential and important artists of the modern era. However, multiple allegations of battery against wome…

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Misdeeds & Intrigue: Scandals, Royals & Crimes

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47: Royal Evictions, Queen Camilla & Kate Garraway's Miracles in Mexico 22:06

13d ago22:06

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Reactions to the Royal Family's Royal Eviction of Frogmore, Randy Andy will Always Be Mummy's Favorite in the King's Eyes and Queen Camilla drops the Consort. Husband of Kate Garraway, the British Broadcaster, is receiving miracle treatment in Mexico to help his long term COVID. ' If you enjoyed this episode, check out & read: Princess Margaret of …

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Cathi Colas Audiobooks

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Cathi Colas Audiobooks Presents JIM RIVER BOY by MJ Ulmer 24:48

14d ago24:48

24:48

Tune in today for Episode 4 of JIM RIVER BOY by MJ Ulmer. Claire looks back at her childhood and starts to figure out why she is the way she is. As she continues to look back at the events of her life with Josie Jacob reminds her to give herself grace even though in her heart she know she doesn’t deserve it. If you’d like to check out some of my ot…

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Murders & Martinis

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Ep. 39 "Dyatlov Pass Mystery" 51:15

14d ago51:15

51:15

This week, Kristina tells us all about the mystery of the infamous Dyatlov Pass Incident. It's wild, it's crazy, you need to listen! So, grab a drink, take a seat, & just don't go hiking during a snow storm. You can follow us on: Instagram: @murdersandmartinispodcast Facebook: @mandmtruecrimepodcast TikTok: @murdersandmartinis…

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Crime Soup

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Ep 21-The Murder of an Indian Princess: Who Killed Rae Tourtillott? 38:18

2d ago38:18

38:18

Rae Elaine Tourtillot was only 19 years old when she disappeared on the Menominee Indian Reservation in October 1986. After an evening with friends, two people claimed to have driven her home. But according to Rae's family, she never arrived. Police suspected homicide from the very beginning but they aren't disclosing why. Join Kaylee and Hannah as…

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Cathi Colas Audiobooks

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Cathi Colas Audiobooks Presents Episode 4 of FREEZE BEFORE BURNING by Nikki Stern 41:42

16d ago41:42

41:42

Tune in today for Episode 4 of FREEZE BEFORE BURNING by Nikki Stern. There is another victim of the Dry Ice Killer. Sam and Danny make their way to the library where the meet Det. Mills. Mills. Sam finds out the Mills was the Detective the night her family was slaughtered and files that away until she can contact him alone. I’ve got 2 new mysteries…

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The Killer Kind Podcast

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Yeardley Love 38:32

18d ago38:32

38:32

In this episode host, Stephanie Miller, dives into the tragic story of Yeardley Love, a young female college student who was murdered just before graduation. She was a talented lacrosse player with a bright future ahead of her. We explore the details of the investigation, the main suspect and the aftermath of this senseless act of violence that lef…

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When It Was Cool Dark

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The Curse (?) of World Class Championship Wrestling 55:48

4d ago55:48

55:48

The 100 darkest moments in pop culture history rolls on and on this episode we return to the world of professional wrestling with, arguably, the first place many people think of when they think of a lot of young deaths in wrestling- the Dallas, Texas based World Class Championship Wrestling. WCCW saw many wrestlers die young, the Von Erichs infamou…

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Warfare of Art & Law Podcast

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Charles Vincent Sabba, Jr. on Italian Cultural Patrimony, Art Theft, Isabella Stewart Gardner's Collection Practices, the Gardner Heist, the Getty's Failure to Return the Lysippos di Fano and more 1:12:46

12d ago1:12:46

1:12:46

Cover art - The Scream, fingerprint ink on police print card done in thumb print, 2" x 1-1/4", 2004 copyright Charles Vincent Sabba The following are links for Charles Sabba's artwork, blog and articles with La Voce di New York. Show Notes 0:00 Sabba’s great-grandfather 3:45 retired police captain 4:15 duCret School of Art in Plainfield, NJ 4:50 19…

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Talk Murder To Me

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e410 Sayonara Hana Kimura: Netflix's Terrace House Tragedy 30:44

5d ago30:44

30:44

Hana Kimura was a professional Japanese wrestler, born on September 3, 1997, in Yokohama, Japan. She began her wrestling career in 2016, joining the Wrestle-1 training camp. In 2019, she signed with World Wonder Ring Stardom, a Japanese women's professional wrestling promotion, where she quickly rose to prominence as one of its top stars. Tragicall…

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Talk Murder To Me

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e409 Slaytex: The Killing of Billionaire Édouard Stern 48:04

20d ago48:04

48:04

Édouard Stern, the 38th richest French citizen, was infamously murdered in Geneva, Switzerland by a woman he had been in a four-year relationship with. Hate the ads?? Yeah, so do we. We have no control over the ads, so get rid of them by going to https://talko.fm/Dqv 🔸 20% off CBD: https://talko.fm/ULc (use "llama10" at checkout) 🔸 Follow Jonny Lla…

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Cathi Colas Audiobooks

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Cathi Colas Audiobooks Presents episode 3 of JIM RIVER BOY by MJ Ulmer 29:43

21d ago29:43

29:43

Tune in today for Episode 3 of JIM RIVER BOY by MJ Ulmer. Jacob takes Claire back to SD in a Dickensian fashion so she can see how her past actions affected everyone around her, especially her daughter, Josie. Are you an author looking to turn your book into an audiobook? If so, email me at cathicolas@gmail.com. Check out my work on Audible Cathi's…

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Crime Soup

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Ep 20-You Can't Always Trust Your Friends: The Ruthless Murder of Sarah Stern 49:25

11d ago49:25

49:25

After discovering a large sum of money hidden in a shoebox belonging to her deceased mother, 19-year-old Sarah Stern became the target of a greedy killer. After hearing her story, you may need to re-examine some of the people closest to you. Like our content? Be sure to follow us on social media! Instagram @crime_soup Twitter @crime_coup TikTok @cr…

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Talk Murder To Me

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e408 Stone Cold Killer: Teenage, Sociopath, Killer | Nicholas Browning 54:28

10d ago54:28

54:28

In 2008, the Browning family, residing in Maryland, was tragically struck by a quadruple homicide. The victims were the father, mother, and their two youngest sons. The perpetrator was identified as Nicholas Browning, the eldest son of the family, who was later convicted and is currently serving multiple life sentences for the murders of his family…

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Murders & Martinis

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Ep. 38 "The 10-Year-Old Who Survived a Serial Killer" 47:26

10d ago47:26

47:26

This week, Maddy tells us all about the brave 10-year-old, Krystal Surles, who survived serial killer, Tommy Lynn Sells, who had murdered up to 22 people. So, join us! Grab a drink, take a seat, & be brave like Krystal! You can follow us on: Instagram: @murdersandmartinispocast Facebook: @mandmtruecrimepodcast TikTok: @murdersandmartinis…

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Cathi Colas Audiobooks

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Cathi Colas Audiobooks Presents Episode 3 of FREEZE BEFORE BURNING by Nikki Stern 31:21

23d ago31:21

31:21

Tune in today for Episode 3 of FREEZE BEFORE BURNING by Nikki Stern. The NYPD team, which now includes Sam, pays a visit to the co-hosts of victim number 1’s favorite podcast, “True Crime”. Is there a chance the podcast might have provoked the Dry Ice Killer into murdering a second time? If you like the podcast, please leave a review on whatever pl…

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When It Was Cool Dark

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Death of Boxer Tommy Morrison 44:57

12d ago44:57

44:57

One of the 100 darkest moments in pop culture series. Tommy "The Duke" Morrison was a rising boxing star in the late 1980s into the early 1990s who famously held a version of the World Boxing Championship, defeating George Foreman. Tommy Morrison also got a break in acting by appearing as the character Tommy "The Machine" Gunn in Sylvester Stallone…

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Cathi Colas Audiobooks

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Cathi Colas Audiobooks Presents Episode 2 of JIM RIVER BOY by MJ Ulmer 28:13

28d ago28:13

28:13

Claire wakes up in the In-Between place and is astounded by the sights and feelings she’s experiencing. As she moves through this magical spot she realizes she is no longer in South Dakota anymore. She finds the boy and is still trying to get a handle on where she is and who he is. If you like the podcast, please leave a review on whatever platform…

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