Best Truecrimetrivia Podcasts (2024)

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Rebekah Sebastian| The Final (é) Conversation 52:03

1+ y ago52:03

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All good things must come to an end. This is the final episode of DIE-ALOGUE! Tune in to hear my interview with true crime author and friend, Tori Telfer — learn the WHY behind my decision to end DIE-ALOGUE, at least for now. Make sure to listen through to the end for some fun, surprise appearances! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LISTENING AND FOR KILLING T…

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Gilbert King | I've Given You the Truth 40:05

1+ y ago40:05

40:05

How can a justice system allow an innocent man to remain in prison? Bone Valley explores that maddening question and so much more. What a thrill to conclude our series on WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS today with Gilbert King, the host of my favorite podcast this year, BONE VALLEY. Gilbert is also the Pulitzer prize-winning author of Devil in the Grove. HE h…

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Santa Maybe, A Criminal Feed Drop! 36:09

1+ y ago36:09

36:09

It's November 30, do you know where your holiday spirit is?!? I am delighted to present Season 2 Episode 1 of SANTA MAYBE, A CRIMINAL - on the feed today! Enjoy this true crime satire, Yuletide mystery podcast created by my friend and editor, Jason Usry. Listen closely to hear yours truly for an audio appearance, along with several other true crime…

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Jason Flom + Maggie Freleng | The High Cost of Wrongful Convictions 40:32

1+ y ago40:32

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In addition to the moral cost of incarcerating the innocent, it’s also literally expensive. Today’s guests are going to share about the high cost of wrongful convictions. They are a dream team, a force to be reckoned with, a dynamic duo — and they are applying their talents to combat the horrors of wrongful convictions. Please welcome back Maggie F…

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Lauren Bright Pacheco | Justice is Not One Size Fits All 37:34

1+ y ago37:34

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What happens when political corruption leads to a wrongful conviction? Unfortunately, that’s what unfolds in the podcast, Murder in Oregon, hosted and produced by today’s guest, Lauren Bright Pacheco. Lauren is an Emmy award winning TV Producer who has parlayed her storytelling skills to podcasting. It’s in this medium that she discovered “audio ac…

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Jeff Deskovic | What Happens to an Exoneree After Their Release? 44:42

1+ y ago44:42

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What happens to an exoneree after they are released? Let's find out as we welcome BACK today’s guest, Jeff Deskovic. A truly remarkable human, Jeff is an exoneree, an advocate for criminal justice reform, a lawyer, and the founder of the Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation. I would encourage you to go back and listen to his first interview (which is two pa…

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Lori Rothschild | If We Rattle the Cages, We Can Make a Change 54:00

1+ y ago54:00

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What do you get when a successful reality TV producer crosses paths with a celebrity so famous that her social media following rivals the population of a small country? A true crime podcast called THE SYSTEM, executive produced and hosted by Kim Kardashian and today’s guest, Lori Rothschild. Now what you were expecting? Lori either. The story of Ke…

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Christine Schiefer | Do You Believe? Podcasts, Tours + Ghosts! 39:30

1+ y ago39:30

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Let’s spook it up a little since it’s Halloween week! Christine Schiefer is here to talk about her podcast, ‘And That’s Why We Drink,’ and the book she co-wrote with her show co-host, Em Schulz; ’A Haunted Road Atlas: Sinister Stops, Dangerous Destinations, and True Crime Tales.’ From how she viewed true crime as a girl, to whether or not she belie…

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Jimanekia Eborn | What Does Your Safety Look Like? 37:34

1+ y ago37:34

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What does your safety look like? Trauma and sex education expert, Jimanekia Eborn, asks this question and allows victims and survivors to answer it for themselves. Today we are taking a more intimate, less legislative/legal look at consent. Jiamekia Eborn is the perfect person to help us do so. Jimanekia, a self- entitled TRAUMA QUEEN, is no strang…

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Joyce Short | How Do You Define Consent? 37:15

2y ago37:15

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*Content Warning* Today's episode deals with consent and sexual assault, please listen with care and refer to the show notes below for resources. What are three F words that should never take place in Sex? Force, Fear, and Fraud. Today’s episode will empower you to demand justice for victims and survivors of sexual assault. After surviving three se…

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Season 5 Trailer! 1:24

2y ago1:24

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Welcome to a new season of DIE-ALOGUE! We are approaching 150 episodes and are ready to explore some new themes and re-visit others - always with fresh perspectives from the leading voices in crime, culture, and justice. Join me this season as we explore the heart of true crime. Up first? The Complexity of Consent! Season 5 Episode 1 drops Wednesda…

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DIE-ALOGUE IS BACK | Rebekah's Update Episode 5:54

2y ago5:54

5:54

The dog days are over, my friends! I am back and I can't thank you enough for being so patient with me. Today's episode gives you a glimpse into my life the last three months. I took some necessary time off and now I am more than ready to launch a new season of DIE-ALOGUE. Please tell your friends about DIE-ALOGUE - the new season drops Wednesday, …

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Sheryl "Mac" McCollum | Cold Case Investigative Research Institute 49:37

2y ago49:37

49:37

This episode might be best enjoyed on a front porch with some sweet tea. I don’t live in the south, but my guest’s stories made me feel I was there; creaky doors closing to keep the mosquitos out, and humid air thick with mystery and secrets. I was transported as today’s guest told me stories of her life and career. I met Sheryl McCollum at CrimeCo…

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David Robinson | Missing Persons Advocate, Daniel Robinson's Father 41:46

2y ago41:46

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David Robinson began the search for his son, Daniel, 11 months ago. Parlaying his military experience into the search, David runs the operation like an Army mission. After all, what greater mission is there than to find your missing child? David shares an overview of his son’s case, the ways law enforcement has failed him, how he has garnered media…

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Susan Criss | Presiding Judge in Robert Durst's 2003 Trial 51:08

2y ago51:08

51:08

Picture it: you’re at a formal dinner and get seated among strangers. Everyone goes around and shares their name and where they’re from. One table mate says “I’m Susan, I’m from Galveston.” You can’t help but say “Galveston? I can’t hear that without thinking of Robert Durst.” People laugh knowingly. Did I mention the dinner was at CrimeCon? Aforem…

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REPLAY: Justin Evans | Generation Why 50:38

2y ago50:38

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I am just about recovered from Covid, but need another week to get the new series in tact. To that end, please enjoy a REPLAY with my friend and one of the OG true crime podcasters, Justin Evans. Justin even does the show's intro so enjoy his smooth voice until I am back with an all new episode next week. Thank you, Justin for lending your voice an…

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REPLAY Patrick Hinds | True Crime Obsessed Podcast 52:32

2y ago52:32

52:32

I’m taking a week off as I recover from CrimeCon 22 in Las Vegas, but I’ve got something great for your ears! A REPLAY of my November 2020 interview with Patrick Hinds! It’s perfect timing as we just announced that DIE-ALOGUE will be attending The Obsessed Fest in September in Columbus, Ohio! I will also be hosting several rounds of YELLOW TAPE TRU…

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Paul Holes | Unmasked 1:02:57

2y ago1:02:57

1:02:57

You think you know Paul Holes, but do you really? And for the 14 of you wondering “Who is Paul Holes?” Welcome to the bright side. Paul Holes is an American former cold-case investigator for the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office. Holes is known for his contributions to solving the Golden State Killer case using advanced methods of identifying th…

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DIE-ALOGUE Trailer 1:16

2y ago1:16

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DIE-ALOGUE Podcast is hosted by Rebekah Sebastian. Each week, Rebekah speaks with the leading voices in crime, culture, and justice. Together, they attempt to answer: "What are we even talking about, when we talk about true crime?" New episodes every Wednesdays.By Rebekah Sebastian

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Jamie Gehring | Author, Madman in the Woods 45:29

2y ago45:29

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Have you ever known someone in childhood who became infamous or notorious later? Today’s episode — the third in our “New True Crime Books” series, features a captivating story of an ordinary woman in an extraordinary circumstance. Like many of us,Jamie Gehring grew up with an eccentric neighbor - we all know the type. But in Jamie’s case, her neigh…

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Kathryn Miles | Trailed: One Woman's Quest to Solve the Shendoah Mountain Murders 53:58

2+ y ago53:58

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Julie Williams and Lollie Winans were murdered in the Shenandoah Mountains. Why hasn’t their case been solved? And should we really stay out of the forest? Today’s episode — the second in our “New True Crime Books” series, features an enthralling read: Trailed: One Woman’s Quest to Solve the Shenandoah Murders. My guest is author Kathryn Miles, an …

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Lis Wiehl | Author, A Spy in Plain Sight 37:03

2+ y ago37:03

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Do you think it’s easier or harder to be a spy today, compared to the Cold War and otherpoints in history? Robert Hanssen managed to operate as a double agent while employed by the FBI, who sold our secrets to Russia, for two decades between 1979-2001. We are moving into a new series - one listeners always love: new titles in the true crime histori…

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Jonquilyn Hill | Through the Cracks Podast 41:41

2+ y ago41:41

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Do we consider the media an institution that can have an impact on justice? If you are today's guest, the answer is yes, and she would know as a journalist and reporter at WAMU, a DC outlet of NPR. This episode is part 4 of the series, MISSING, MURDERED + THE MEDIA. Jonquilyn Hill is also the creator and host of "Through the Cracks," investigates g…

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Tamar Sarai Davis | Missing, Murdered + The Media 40:53

2+ y ago40:53

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What if “the media” isn’t the problem? What if it’s us? Today’s guest believes the imbalance of media coverage for black women begins with our own broken values. This episode is part 3 of the series, MISSING, MURDERED + THE MEDIA. I couldn’t cover this subject without a journalist's perspective. Today, I'm speaking with Tamar Sarai Davis, features …

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Dr. Danielle Slakoff | Missing, Murdered and The Media 36:27

2+ y ago36:27

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New Series: MISSING, MURDERED + THE MEDIA. As we explore which came first; the media's projection of who we value as a victim, or our own societal values that media reflects back to us, we continue the conversation around the disparity of coverage for women and girls of color. Today's guest has extensive first hand knowledge of this reality. Dr. Da…

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Amara Cofer | Black Girl Gone Podcast 29:40

2+ y ago29:40

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New Series: MISSING, MURDERED + THE MEDIA. Kicking it off with my first guest, Amara Cofer — host of the podcast, Black Girl Gone. Amara brings a whole new perspective to the conversation, one that actually inspired me to change the title of the series. She speaks a lot about the importance of social media as a tactic in helping to raise awareness …

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RE-PLAY! The Anita Hill Story with the hosts from Hashtag History 1:00:15

2+ y ago1:00:15

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WELCOME TO WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH! This is REPLAY of a March 2021 episode with Rachel and Leah, the wonderful hosts of Hashtag History Podcast! Enjoy! ____________________________________________________________________________________ Who better to celebrate Women’s History Month than with Rachel + Leah, the wonderful hosts of Hashtag History podca…

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Business of Cults Part 3 59:16

2+ y ago59:16

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This is Part 3 of a series, THE BUSINESS OF CULTS. Rebekah Sebastian and Javier Leiva visit businesses run by cults. Also, what happens when a cult leader dies or goes to prison? Can the cult go on without its leader? Find out which cults are trying to continue the organization without any clear leadership. The Business of Cults is a three-part ser…

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The Business of Cults Part 2 39:28

2+ y ago39:28

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The Business of Cults is a three-part series hosted by Rebekah Sebastian with the DIE-ALOGUE Podcast and Javier Leiva of PRETEND podcast. Over the next three episodes, you will hear from; cult experts Rick Alan Ross and Dr. Janja Lalich, author and linguist, Amanda Montell, ABC Correspondent, Rebecca Jarvis, Cult Survivors, Frank Lyford, and Sarah …

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The Business of Cults Part 1 36:13

2+ y ago36:13

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I put on my power suit for this one. Join me and my friend and podcast collaborator, Javier Levia, as we explore THE BUSINESS OF CULTS. The Business of Cults is a three-part series hosted by Rebekah Sebastian of the DIE-ALOGUE Podcast, and Javier Leiva of PRETEND podcast. Over the next three episodes, you will hear from; cult experts Rick Alan Ross…

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Dr. Scott + Dr. Shiloh | Forensic Psychologists: We Need to Talk About Jerry from Cheer 54:14

2+ y ago54:14

54:14

Content warning: today’s episode covers sensitive topics including pedophilia and sexual abuse, please take care while listening. If you need support for sexual abuse, please visit: https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline I watched Cheer Season 2 and decided: We need to talk about Jerry. Our beloved athlete known for h…

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Jake Halpern | Mob Land 49:44

2+ y ago49:44

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Let's go back to 1970's Chicago when the mob ruled the courts. What could go wrong? I had an incredible conversation with the Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, Jake Halpern. Jake is the host of the new investigative podcast, Mob Land, which just dropped this week! The story centers around Bob Cooley - a mafia "fixer" turned FBI cooperator. Jake an…

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Laurie Gilbertson | Legal Entrepreneurs for Justice! 41:15

2+ y ago41:15

41:15

Ethical, transparent and accessible. Is that what comes to mind when you think of private law practice? Me either. But the work my guest today is doing, is trying to change all that. Laurie Gilbert left her work as a Prosecutor in New York City, where she tried everything from fraud to murder cases. In fact her last case was highly unique in that i…

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Sam Walker | American Vigilante Podcast 38:34

2+ y ago38:34

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Content warning: Today's episode deals with kidnapping and abuse of minors and has some harsh language in one part. Please listen with care. Today's big question: Is it ever ok to do the wrong thing, for the right reason? We're talking about vigilantes on the show today. My guest, Sam Walker, is a multi-award winning journalist, broadcaster and pod…

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Sheona McDonald | Dead Man's Switch: a Crypto Mystery 35:18

2+ y ago35:18

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A DIE-ALOGUE first: CRYPTO CURRENCY. Welcome Sheona Macdonald, director of the new true crime documentary, DEAD MAN’S SWITCH: A CRYPTO MYSTERY. Streams on Discovery Plus Thursday, December 23. Don’t worry if you don’t know a lot (or anything) about crypto - at its heart, this is a true crime story complete with fraud, a mysterious death, and a susp…

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YELLOW TAPE: Mystery Trivia | Pizza Is Always a Good Idea 22:14

2+ y ago22:14

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What happens when a true crime enthusiast and a true crime podcaster face off in the true crime trivia? Who wins? Who loses? Who crumbles under the pressure? You will have to listen and find out. DIE-ALOGUE Presents: a special, limited series show: YELLOW TAPE: true crime mystery trivia! Rebekah Sebastian will call a true crime contestant and a tru…

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YELLOW TAPE: Mystery Trivia | Marcia Marcia Marcia - CLARK! 20:53

2+ y ago20:53

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What happens when a true crime enthusiast and a true crime podcaster face off in the true crime trivia? Who wins? Who loses? Who crumbles under the pressure? You will have to listen and find out. DIE-ALOGUE Presents: a special, limited series show: YELLOW TAPE: true crime mystery trivia! Rebekah Sebastian will call a true crime contestant and a tru…

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YELLOW TAPE: Mystery Trivia | Patty Hearst is not Patty Duke 32:38

2+ y ago32:38

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What happens when a true crime enthusiast and a true crime podcaster face off in the true crime trivia? Who wins? Who loses? Who crumbles under the pressure? You will have to listen and find out. DIE-ALOGUE Presents: a special, limited series show: YELLOW TAPE: true crime mystery trivia! Rebekah Sebastian will call a true crime contestant and a tru…

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Roo Powell | Undercover Underage 50:08

2+ y ago50:08

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CONTENT WARNING: This episode deals with topics of sexual abuse against minors. As you prepare to gather with loved ones this holiday, think about how you might have some difficult, but very important conversations., particularly with the kids and teens in your life about online safety. Perhaps you're like me and you go back and forth between wanti…

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YELLOW TAPE: True Crime Mystery Trivia | Voir Dire in the Boudoir 31:45

2+ y ago31:45

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What happens when a true crime enthusiast and a true crime podcaster face off in the true crime trivia? Who wins? Who loses? Who crumbles under the pressure? You will have to listen and find out. DIE-ALOGUE Presents: a special, limited series show: YELLOW TAPE: true crime mystery trivia! Every Friday for the next six weeks, Rebekah Sebastian will c…

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Justine Van der Leun | BELIEVE HER Podcast 43:55

2+ y ago43:55

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Content Warning: Today’s episode deals with sexual abuse and domestic violence. Please take care while listening. If you need help, please reach out to the National Domestic Abuse Hotline: 1-888- 799-SAFE. Today I spoke with Justine Ven der Leun, host of BELIEVE HER, a new podcast by Lemonada Media. BELIEVE HER is not a whodunnit. This is a complic…

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YELLOW TAPE | True Crime Mystery Trivia: The Many Meanings of Mary Bell 19:08

2+ y ago19:08

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What happens when a true crime enthusiast and a true crime podcaster face off in the true crime trivia? Who wins? Who loses? Who crumbles under the pressure? You will have to listen and find out. DIE-ALOGUE Presents: a special, limited series show: YELLOW TAPE: true crime mystery trivia! Every Friday for the next six weeks, Rebekah Sebastian will c…

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Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell | Illustrator + Author, MURDER BOOK 41:43

2+ y ago41:43

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Hope you're ready to laugh about true crime! My guest today is an author, illustrator, (best known for her cartoons in The New Yorker) and comedian. She just launched a hilarious yet poignant memoir on true crime and she isn't shying away from the light side of all this darkness. Please listen so you understand what I mean because you know respect …

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YELLOW TAPE: True Crime Mystery Trivia | The Branch Davidians and Heaven's Gate Are Not the Same 22:26

2+ y ago22:26

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What happens when a true crime enthusiast and a true crime podcaster face off in the true crime trivia? Who wins? Who loses? Who crumbles under the pressure? You will have to listen and find out. DIE-ALOGUE Presents: a special, limited series show: YELLOW TAPE: true crime mystery trivia! Every Friday for the next six weeks, Rebekah Sebastian will c…

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David Dominé | Author, A Dark Room in Glitter Ball City 37:28

2+ y ago37:28

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David Dominé has written about food, history and Southern culture with an emphasis on the city he now calls home, Louisville, Kentucky. His latest book, A Dark Room in Glitter Ball City is his first true crime book and he came by it honestly. Interested in buying an old Victorian home in the historic district of Louisville, David soon learns it was…

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Elle Johnson | TV Writer + Author, 'The Officer's Daughter' 49:54

2+ y ago49:54

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Elle Johnson knows how to tell a cop story. Her father was a New York City parole officer. Her uncle was an NYPD homicide detective. She’s written and produced for several shows including Homicide Life on the Street, Law & Order, and Bosch. She also wrote a memoir about her cousin Karen’s 1981 murder. Her book, The Officer’s Daughter: A Memoir of F…

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Elie Honig | Up Against the Mob 56:13

2+ y ago56:13

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This episode is one of my favorites to date, and I did not see that coming! I absolutely loved talking to Elie Honig. Elie is currently private counsel at a law firm, but he spent 14 years as federal and NJ state Prosecutor in Organized crime. He is responsible for taking down big names in the Italian mafia of NYC and NJ. His stories are better tha…

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Rebecca Jarvis | The Drop Out: Elizabeth Holmes on Trial, ABC News Correspondent 24:24

3y ago24:24

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What a thrill meeting and speaking with Rebecca Jarvis, ABC News Chief business, economics, and technology correspondent, and of course, host of the Drop Out, now in its' second season: Elizabeth Holmes on trial. We waste no time and get right into the current trial of Elizabeth Holmes, why we remain so captivated by her, who might be funding her d…

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Sarah Treleaven | The Followers: Madness of Two 52:02

3y ago52:02

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Welcome to the perfect storm. Today's interview is with Sarah Treleaven, a writer, who produced and hosted the new podcast about Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell, called The Followers: Madness of Two. You will hear a trailer at the top of the episode! In keeping with the 'Cult Adjacent' series, we discuss how Lori and Chad's beliefs factor into this st…

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Nick Emel | 10ish Podcast + Top 10 Modern Cults 1:28:45

3y ago1:28:45

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It's a DIE-ALOGUE first! A top 10 list brought in part by my guest, Nick Emel, one host of the super cool show, 10ish Podcast. Nick brings me 5 cults from the year 2000- Present, and I prepared 5 from the years 1980-1999. I don't think you'll have heard of many of these? Listen and quiz yourself, but later on, refer back to the show notes for the f…

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