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How did the perfect suburban mom get wrapped up with doomsday preppers and prophets? For months, the media has been chasing the story of Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell, covering the strange beliefs they shared and the disappearance of her two kids. Madness of Two digs deep into the why: Why did five people end up dead? Host Sarah Treleaven explores religious fanaticism, brainwashing, greed, and the reality that even the most ordinary people can come to believe extreme ideas.
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In 1973, David Kushner's 11-year-old older brother Jon biked through a suburban Florida forest to buy candy for his little brother, and never returned. Decades later, now an accomplished journalist and author, Kushner investigates his brother’s case and the profound impact it had on his family and community. Piecing together police reports, interviews, and the memories of loved ones––David tells the story of what happened to his family and his town, after his brother disappeared. Credits: Je ...
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Hosted by journalist Josh Bloch (“Uncover: Escaping NXIVM”), THE LOST KIDS dives deep into the search for a missing teen, uncovering the dark and twisted business of tough-love programs for “troubled teens” and their ties to one of America's most dangerous cults. Credits: Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Josh Bloch- Executive Producer, Host, Producer Kathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer, Producer Amanda McPhillips- Executive Producer Stuart Coxe- Executive Produc ...
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A daughter's call to police about memories of her mother's alleged crime triggers a year-long investigation into a cult, the disappearance of a child and a murder. THE FOLLOWERS: HOUSE OF PRAYER is hosted by journalist Leila Day and former prosecutor and investigative journalist Beth Karas (“Unspeakable Crime: The Killing of Jessica Chambers”) reports on the story. New episodes of the podcast from UCP Audio will drop weekly beginning March 3rd. Credits: Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennif ...
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Kareem Maddox is a professional 3x3 basketball player and a lifelong fan of the Olympics, and he’s spent the last year exploring one question: What does it mean to be an Olympian? The Greatness with Kareem Maddox features athletes from different countries, different sports, and different decades. They share their Olympic dreams, what happens off the field, and what the Olympics mean to all of us. Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio ...
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In 1978, Pope John Paul I was found dead in his bed just 33 days after he was elected. The official story is that he suffered a fatal heart attack. But in the years since his death, some have claimed he was murdered to cover up crimes in the Vatican. The question of the Pope’s death has never been definitively answered, but there is one man who cla…
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In 1978, Pope John Paul I was found dead in his bed just 33 days after he was elected. The official story is that he suffered a fatal heart attack. But in the years since his death, some have claimed he was murdered to cover up crimes in the Vatican. The question of the Pope’s death has never been definitively answered, but there is one man who cla…
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In 1978, Pope John Paul I was found dead in his bed just 33 days after he was elected. The official story is that he suffered a fatal heart attack. But in the years since his death, some have claimed he was murdered to cover up crimes in the Vatican. The question of the Pope’s death has never been definitively answered, but there is one man who cla…
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In 1978, Pope John Paul I was found dead in his bed just 33 days after he was elected. The official story is that he suffered a fatal heart attack. But in the years since his death, some have claimed he was murdered to cover up crimes in the Vatican. The question of the Pope’s death has never been definitively answered, but there is one man who cla…
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In 1978, Pope John Paul I was found dead in his bed just 33 days after he was elected. The official story is that he suffered a fatal heart attack. But in the years since his death, some have claimed he was murdered to cover up crimes in the Vatican. The question of the Pope’s death has never been definitively answered, but there is one man who cla…
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David Kushner sits down with Crime Story host, Kathleen Goldhar, for an intimate conversation about his memoir and podcast, Alligator Candy, about the shocking murder of his younger brother Jon and how his family coped in the aftermath. You can listen to more incredible tales of true crime every week on Crime Story. Find more Crime Story episodes i…
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In a special bonus episode host, Sarah Treleaven and legal analyst Beth Karas discuss the latest developments in the Lori Vallow case and the recent determination that Lori is now component to stand trial. Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Sarah Treleaven- Host, Producer Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer Kathleen Goldha…
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In a special bonus episode host, Sarah Treleaven and legal analyst Beth Karas discuss the latest developments in the Lori Vallow case and the recent determination that Lori is now component to stand trial. Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Sarah Treleaven- Host, Producer Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer Kathleen Goldha…
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Sarah sits down with Adam and Zac Cox, Lori and Alex’s brother and nephew. They tell us about the Lori and Alex they knew, and why the two siblings were so drawn to the end times ideas that may have led to murder. Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Tara Frelund- For USG Audio Sarah Trele…
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Sarah sits down with Adam and Zac Cox, Lori and Alex’s brother and nephew. They tell us about the Lori and Alex they knew, and why the two siblings were so drawn to the end times ideas that may have led to murder. Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Tara Frelund- For USG Audio Sarah Trele…
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While the media has remained fixated on Chad and Lori’s crazy zombie beliefs, prosecutors have been quietly building a different case—one that revolves around more earthly than spiritual concerns. Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Tara Frelund- For USG Audio Sarah Treleaven- Host, Produ…
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Is it possible that Lori was brainwashed by Chad? We talk to two cult experts who explain undue influence—and why we’re more susceptible than we think. Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Tara Frelund- For USG Audio Sarah Treleaven- Host, Producer Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer Kathleen …
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As Lori and Chad are charged with murder, prosecutors share their theory that they had help from a third person: Lori’s big brother, Alex Cox. Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Tara Frelund- For USG Audio Sarah Treleaven- Host, Producer Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer Kathleen Goldhar- …
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Chad became a small-time doomsday prophet in his rural Idaho town. When he and Lori meet at a prepper conference, the stage is set for an end times romance. Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Tara Frelund- For USG Audio Sarah Treleaven- Host, Producer Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer Kath…
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When Lori Vallow’s kids go missing, she travels to Hawaii for a honeymoon with her new husband, Chad Daybell. The two questions on everyone’s mind: Where are the kids, and just who is Lori Vallow? Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Tara Frelund- For USG Audio Sarah Treleaven- Host, Produ…
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While the media has remained fixated on Chad and Lori’s crazy zombie beliefs, prosecutors have been quietly building a different case—one that revolves around more earthly than spiritual concerns. Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Tara Frelund- For USG Audio Sarah Treleaven- Host, Produ…
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Is it possible that Lori was brainwashed by Chad? We talk to two cult experts who explain undue influence—and why we’re more susceptible than we think. Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Tara Frelund- For USG Audio Sarah Treleaven- Host, Producer Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer Kathleen …
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As Lori and Chad are charged with murder, prosecutors share their theory that they had help from a third person: Lori’s big brother, Alex Cox. Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Tara Frelund- For USG Audio Sarah Treleaven- Host, Producer Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer Kathleen Goldhar- …
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Chad became a small-time doomsday prophet in his rural Idaho town. When he and Lori meet at a prepper conference, the stage is set for an end times romance. Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Tara Frelund- For USG Audio Sarah Treleaven- Host, Producer Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer Kath…
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When Lori Vallow’s kids go missing, she travels to Hawaii for a honeymoon with her new husband, Chad Daybell. The two questions on everyone’s mind: Where are the kids, and just who is Lori Vallow? Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Tara Frelund- For USG Audio Sarah Treleaven- Host, Produ…
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Check out Season 2 of the Followers : Madness of Two. How did the perfect suburban mom get wrapped up with doomsday preppers and prophets? For months, the media has been chasing the story of Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell, covering the strange beliefs they shared and the disappearance of her two kids. Madness of Two digs deep into the why: Why did fi…
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Check out Season 2 of the Followers : Madness of Two. How did the perfect suburban mom get wrapped up with doomsday preppers and prophets? For months, the media has been chasing the story of Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell, covering the strange beliefs they shared and the disappearance of her two kids. Madness of Two digs deep into the why: Why did fi…
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How did the perfect suburban mom get wrapped up with doomsday preppers and prophets? For months, the media has been chasing the story of Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell, covering the strange beliefs they shared and the disappearance of her two kids. Madness of Two digs deep into the why: Why did five people end up dead? Host Sarah Treleaven explores r…
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Hi Alligator Candy listeners! Since you enjoyed our podcast we thought you would love our true-crime podcast Do You Know Mordechai? Kathleen Goldhar was so happy her friend Arya had finally found someone after a bad divorce. Mordechai Horowitz seemed perfect. Smart. Rich. Creative. But like so many things that seem to be perfect - it was too good t…
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After learning from Olympians past and present about how they made it, it’s Kareem’s turn in the hot seat. In an intimate conversation with former Olympian and NBC sports commentator Ato Boldon, Kareem reflects on what the Olympic pursuit of the games has taught him about himself. Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio J…
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In 2016, the first ever Refugee team competed in the Rio Olympics. But what happens when the stakes of competition are so much higher than a gold medal? Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Gretta Cohn- Executive Producer Kareem Maddox- Executive Producer, Host Alex Sujong Laughlin - Senio…
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East German Sylvia Gerasch was a swimming prodigy who shattered world records early in her career. But competing without compromising her political freedom meant making it to the Olympics would be many more years in the making. Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Gretta Cohn- Executive Pr…
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What has a fuzzy blue body, huge red sneakers, and lightning bolt eyebrows? In Atlanta in the 90s, an unusual Olympian came to town and brought a storm of controversy. Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Gretta Cohn- Executive Producer Kareem Maddox- Executive Producer, Host Alex Sujong L…
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Khalil Thompson had all the potential of a great Olympic fencer. To get there, he just had to conquer one last opponent: himself. Content warning: This episode features some discussion of suicidal ideation. Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Gretta Cohn- Executive Producer Kareem Maddox-…
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Sharon Jewell’s father taught her to “be the first, be the best, do it better, or do it longer than anybody else.” And that’s what she did. But what does it mean to be the best in a world that sees you as less? Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Gretta Cohn- Executive Producer Kareem Mad…
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Randi Griffin thought her hockey career was over — until the South Korean national team invited her to join their ice hockey team for the 2018 Winter Olympics. Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Gretta Cohn- Executive Producer Kareem Maddox- Executive Producer, Host Alex Sujong Laughlin …
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Since he was a kid, Billy Mills dreamed of going to the Olympics. But to make it there, he’d have to fight back against centuries of oppression. Content warning: This episode features some discussion of suicidal ideation. Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Gretta Cohn- Executive Producer…
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Kareem Maddox is a professional 3x3 basketball player and a lifelong fan of the Olympics, and he’s spent the last year exploring one question: What does it mean to be an Olympian? The Greatness with Kareem Maddox features athletes from different countries, different sports, and different decades. They share their Olympic dreams, what happens off th…
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A new perspective is revealed during one last bike ride. Credits: Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Gretta Cohn- Executive Producer David Kushner- Executive Producer, Host Emmy Rossum- Executive Producer Alex Sujong Laughlin- Producer James T. Green- Producer, Sound Designer Sara Nics- Executive…
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Jonathan’s brothers fight for him, one last time. Credits: Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Gretta Cohn- Executive Producer David Kushner- Executive Producer, Host Emmy Rossum- Executive Producer Alex Sujong Laughlin- Producer James T. Green- Producer, Sound Designer Sara Nics- Executive Editor…
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As David pursues questions about his brother’s story, a letter from Florida brings surprising answers. Credits: Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Gretta Cohn- Executive Producer David Kushner- Executive Producer, Host Emmy Rossum- Executive Producer Alex Sujong Laughlin- Producer James T. Green-…
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The family comes to terms with a new reality. Credits: Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Gretta Cohn- Executive Producer David Kushner- Executive Producer, Host Emmy Rossum- Executive Producer Alex Sujong Laughlin- Producer James T. Green- Producer, Sound Designer Sara Nics- Executive Editor Lac…
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The search for Jonathan begins, as the community comes together Credits: Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Gretta Cohn- Executive Producer David Kushner- Executive Producer, Host Emmy Rossum- Executive Producer Alex Sujong Laughlin- Producer James T. Green- Producer, Sound Designer Sara Nics- Ex…
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Jonathan goes through the woods to a store for his brother David’s favorite candy, and never returns Credits: Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Gretta Cohn- Executive Producer David Kushner- Executive Producer, Host Emmy Rossum- Executive Producer Alex Sujong Laughlin- Producer James T. Green- P…
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In 1973, David Kushner's 11-year-old older brother Jon biked through a suburban Florida forest to buy candy for his little brother, and never returned. Decades later, now an accomplished journalist and author, Kushner investigates his brother’s case and the profound impact it had on his family and community. Piecing together police reports, intervi…
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The murder case against Anna Young takes an unexpected turn. Cold case detective Kevin Allen talks about the investigation. Credits: Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Leila Day- Executive Producer, Host, Producer Kathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer, Producer Beth Karas- Executive Producer, Producer, Reporter Stuart Coxe…
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After years of speculation and investigation, police close in on Anna. Credits: Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Leila Day- Executive Producer, Host, Producer Kathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer, Producer Beth Karas- Executive Producer, Producer, Reporter Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer Joy Fluker- Consulting Producer …
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After accusations of abuse come to light, Anna goes on the run. Credits: Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Leila Day- Executive Producer, Host, Producer Kathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer, Producer Beth Karas- Executive Producer, Producer, Reporter Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer Joy Fluker- Consulting Producer Max Mil…
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A family makes plans to escape Mother Anna. Credits: Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Leila Day- Executive Producer, Host, Producer Kathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer, Producer Beth Karas- Executive Producer, Producer, Reporter Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer Joy Fluker- Consulting Producer Max Miller- Producer, addit…
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An unthinkable demand changes the life of a mother and son forever. Credits: Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Leila Day- Executive Producer, Host, Producer Kathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer, Producer Beth Karas- Executive Producer, Producer, Reporter Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer Joy Fluker- Consulting Producer Max…
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An infant named Moses arrives at the compound and an elder’s death changes life at House of Prayer. Credits: Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Leila Day- Executive Producer, Host, Producer Kathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer, Producer Beth Karas- Executive Producer, Producer, Reporter Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer Joy…
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Mother Anna and her congregation move to rural Florida where membership grows, but all is not what it seems at the House of Prayer. Credits: Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Leila Day- Executive Producer, Host, Producer Kathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer, Producer Beth Karas- Executive Producer, Producer, Reporter Stu…
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A daughter's call to police about memories of her mother's alleged crime triggers a year-long investigation into a cult, the disappearance of a child and a murder. THE FOLLOWERS: HOUSE OF PRAYER is hosted by journalist Leila Day and former prosecutor and investigative journalist Beth Karas (“Unspeakable Crime: The Killing of Jessica Chambers”) repo…
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A private investigator says he has credible evidence that Daniel Yuen is still alive 15 years after he ran away from CEDU Running Springs. Credits: Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Josh Bloch- Executive Producer, Host, Producer Kathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer, Producer Amanda McPhillips- Executive Producer Stuart C…
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Investigative journalist Maia Szalavitz explains how tough love programs for teens grew into a billion dollar industry despite thousands of allegations of abuse and neglect. Credits: Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Josh Bloch- Executive Producer, Host, Producer Kathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer, Producer Amanda McPh…
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