Best Melinda And Jenna Podcasts (2024)

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From The Book Review: Jennifer Egan on 'A Visit from the Goon Squad' 42:12

32m ago42:12

42:12

We’re off for Labor Day weekend, but are excited to bring you a great episode of The Book Review podcast. As part of The New York Times Book Review’s recent 100 Best Books of the 21st Century project, podcast host and Book Review editor Gilbert Cruz has been interviewing some of the authors whose books appeared on the list. In this episode, he talk…

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Jenna Ortega Is Still Recovering From Childhood Stardom 42:46

16m ago42:46

42:46

The actress talks to Lulu Garcia-Navarro about learning to protect herself and the hard lessons of early fame.By The New York Times

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Jelly Roll Cannot Believe How His Life Turned Out 37:30

34m ago37:30

37:30

From jail and addiction to music stardom — the singer tells David Marchese he’s living a “modern American fairy tale.”By The New York Times

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James Lankford, The Man Who Tried to Solve Immigration for the GOP 43:51

19d ago43:51

43:51

The senator discusses how political calculations killed his border bill, the evangelical Christian vote and preparing for life after Trump.By The New York Times

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Vince Vaughn Turned This Interview Into Self-Help 41:49

10d ago41:49

41:49

I went in expecting a swaggering, overconfident guy. I found something much more interesting.By The New York Times

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Melinda French Gates Is Ready to Take Sides 37:37

16d ago37:37

37:37

The billionaire philanthropist is turning 60, striking out on her own and getting political.By The New York Times

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Pete Buttigieg Thinks the Trump Fever Could Break 33:36

1M ago33:36

33:36

The Democrat talks about the election vibe shift and what a Kamala Harris win would mean for both parties.By The New York Times

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Joel Embiid Believes He Could Have Been the GOAT 32:10

24d ago32:10

32:10

The N.B.A. star talks Philly cheesesteaks, Twitter trolling and playing for Team U.S.A. over France in the Olympics.By The New York Times

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Robert Putnam Knows Why You’re Lonely 41:17

1M ago41:17

41:17

The author of “Bowling Alone” warned us about social isolation and its effect on democracy a quarter century ago. Things have only gotten worse.By The New York Times

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Eddie Murphy Is Ready to Look Back 58:18

2M ago58:18

58:18

David Marchese talks to the comedy legend about navigating the minefield of fame, “Family Feud” and changing Hollywood forever.By The New York Times

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Gretchen Whitmer Wants a Gen X President — in 2028 42:12

2M ago42:12

42:12

The governor of Michigan isn’t saying it should be her, but she’s not saying it shouldn’t be, either.By The New York Times

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Serena Williams’s Next Challenge? The Rest of Her Life. 27:40

3M ago27:40

27:40

The greatest women’s tennis player of all time is trying to find her new normal in retirement.By The New York Times

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus's Darker Side 36:35

3M ago36:35

36:35

The actress is taking on serious roles, trying to overcome self-doubt and sharing more about her personal life — but she’s not done being funny.By The New York Times

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Richard Linklater Sees the Killer Inside Us All 33:50

3M ago33:50

33:50

David Marchese talks to the acclaimed director about his new film “Hit Man” and life’s big questions.By The New York Times

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Ted Sarandos’s Plan to Get You to Binge Even More 38:10

3M ago38:10

38:10

Netflix won the streaming battle, but the war for your attention isn’t over.By The New York Times

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Ayana Elizabeth Johnson Has an Antidote to Our Climate Delusions 27:38

4M ago27:38

27:38

The scientist talks to David Marchese about how to overcome the “soft” climate denial that keeps us buying junk.By The New York Times

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Charlamagne Tha God Won’t Take Sides 38:35

4M ago38:35

38:35

The radio host talks to Lulu Garcia-Navarro about how he plans to wield his considerable political influence.By The New York Times

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Marlon Wayans Lost Nearly 60 Loved Ones. Comedy Saved Him. 35:58

4M ago35:58

35:58

The comedian talks to David Marchese on becoming a different person after unimaginable loss.By The New York Times

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Anne Hathaway Is Done Trying to Please 42:20

4M ago42:20

42:20

On the debut of ’The Interview,' the actress talks to David Marchese about learning to let go of other people’s opinions.By The New York Times

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Yair Lapid Says the World Misunderstands Israel 39:55

4M ago39:55

39:55

Frustrated at the growing protest movement, the opposition leader defends his country’s “existential” war.By The New York Times

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Introducing 'The Interview' 1:37

4M ago1:37

1:37

“The Interview” is a new podcast from The New York Times, featuring in-depth conversations with fascinating people. Each week, David Marchese and Lulu Garcia-Navarro will chat with notable figures in the worlds of culture, politics, business, sports, wellness and beyond — illuminating who they are, why they do what they do and how they impact the r…

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Episode 9 - Eddie O'Brien 46:25

3+ y ago46:25

46:25

Is Eddie O'Brien an obsessed teen killer or was he wrongfully convicted? Was he caught in a brutal murder or was he caught in the middle of a political agenda? There are plenty of other suspects but they narrowed in on Eddie. Take a listen and tell us what you think.

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Episode 8 Donald and Lisa Boss 47:59

4y ago47:59

47:59

Does crime run in the family? Well it does in this family. Also big update on the Vallow case so if you have not listened to episode 7 go back and listen now.

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Episode 7 - Lori Vallow 1:00:02

4+ y ago1:00:02

1:00:02

Where are Lori Vallow's 2 children Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow? This is a story of many twists and turns and many people who end up dead.

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Episode 6 - Erimus Spencer/Richard Hubbard III 43:19

4+ y ago43:19

43:19

Erimus Spencer and Richard Hubbard III were both assaulted by the same person. One was even caught on video. Will the perpetrator of these assaults be punished?

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Dixie Shanahan 41:51

4+ y ago41:51

41:51

An Iowa women shoots her husband while sleeping. That is not the whole story though. Listen to find out why and what she did after she shot him.

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Episode 4 - The Chicago Ripper Crew 43:09

4+ y ago43:09

43:09

A group of four men or more terrorized the women of Chicago for almost two years. They are said to be responsible for 17 or more murders. After being caught did their sentences fit their crimes?

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Episode 3 - Githie Manitou Murders 46:08

4+ y ago46:08

46:08

In November 1973 four young men (Roger Essem, Mike Hadrath, Stew Baade and Drew Baade) were murdered in the Gitchie Manitou State Park in Lyon County, Iowa. A young girl, Sandra Chrans, survived the horrible night.

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Episode 2 - Sueppel Murders 30:11

4+ y ago30:11

30:11

The Sueppel murders was a family annihilation perpetrated by Steven Sueppel, a 42-year-old former banker, at his residence in Iowa City, Iowa, on March 23, 2008.

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Episode 1 - Conrad Roy III 33:06

5y ago33:06

33:06

This is the case of the commonwealth of Massachusetts vs Michelle Carter. Michelle Carter was charged with involuntary manslaughter for causing the death of Conrad Roy III even though he took his own life.

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Trailer to "Catching Up On Crime" 1:25

5y ago1:25

1:25

Catching Up On Crime is a true crime podcast hosted by mother/daughter, Melinda and Jenna.

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Catching Up on Crime

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The Interview

The New York Times

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From The Book Review: Jennifer Egan on 'A Visit from the Goon Squad' 42:12

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Jenna Ortega Is Still Recovering From Childhood Stardom 42:46

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Jelly Roll Cannot Believe How His Life Turned Out 37:30

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James Lankford, The Man Who Tried to Solve Immigration for the GOP 43:51

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Vince Vaughn Turned This Interview Into Self-Help 41:49

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Melinda French Gates Is Ready to Take Sides 37:37

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Pete Buttigieg Thinks the Trump Fever Could Break 33:36

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Joel Embiid Believes He Could Have Been the GOAT 32:10

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Robert Putnam Knows Why You’re Lonely 41:17

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Eddie Murphy Is Ready to Look Back 58:18

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Gretchen Whitmer Wants a Gen X President — in 2028 42:12

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Serena Williams’s Next Challenge? The Rest of Her Life. 27:40

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus's Darker Side 36:35

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Richard Linklater Sees the Killer Inside Us All 33:50

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Ted Sarandos’s Plan to Get You to Binge Even More 38:10

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Ayana Elizabeth Johnson Has an Antidote to Our Climate Delusions 27:38

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Charlamagne Tha God Won’t Take Sides 38:35

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Marlon Wayans Lost Nearly 60 Loved Ones. Comedy Saved Him. 35:58

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Anne Hathaway Is Done Trying to Please 42:20

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Yair Lapid Says the World Misunderstands Israel 39:55

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Introducing 'The Interview' 1:37

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Episode 9 - Eddie O'Brien 46:25

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Episode 8 Donald and Lisa Boss 47:59

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Episode 7 - Lori Vallow 1:00:02

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Episode 6 - Erimus Spencer/Richard Hubbard III 43:19

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Dixie Shanahan 41:51

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Episode 4 - The Chicago Ripper Crew 43:09

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Episode 3 - Githie Manitou Murders 46:08

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Episode 2 - Sueppel Murders 30:11

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Episode 1 - Conrad Roy III 33:06

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Trailer to "Catching Up On Crime" 1:25

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