Best Michael Seligman Podcasts (2024)

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Witness Docs Presents: The Atlas Obscura Podcast 7:55

3+ y ago7:55

7:55

Atlas Obscura's mission is to inspire wonder and curiosity about the incredible world we all share. Atlas Obscura co-founder and host Dylan Thuras is here to guide you on an audio journey to discover new and hidden places; perhaps on the other side of the world, or perhaps in your own backyard. Once there, you’ll hear stories and history from the i…

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Farewell 2:47

4y ago2:47

2:47

It is with heavy heart that I announce the end of the Payne in the Pod era. I'd like to thank each and every single listener and follower from the bottom of my heart for being so loyal. Thank you to each of my podcast guests who allowed me to ask my burning questions, and even get a little personal. Thanks for my friends and family who have support…

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Mob Queens with Michael Seligman 1:00:41

4y ago1:00:41

1:00:41

Mary Payne and her friend Doug Budin thought they were going to spend today’s episode recapping the hit podcast, Mob Queens. Instead, they got something better: a surprise entrance by Mob Queens co-host Michael Seligman. Mary Payne and Doug asked Michael their burning questions about the fascinating and mysterious Anna Genovese, a 20th-century New …

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Without Warning with Sheila Wysocki 48:26

4y ago48:26

48:26

Sheila Wysocki is a private investigator who uses her podcast, Without Warning, to crowdsource true crime cases in real-time. The third season of the Without Warning podcast digs into the mysterious 2008 deaths of Kadie Major, her baby River, and her unborn child, Aidan, in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. The Beginnings of Without Warning Sheila bec…

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The Daily Smile with Nikki Boyer 48:45

4y ago48:45

48:45

Nikki Boyer returns to Payne in the Pod to speak with Mary Payne about her new podcast, The Daily Smile. Best known for her work on the Dying For Sex and Straight Talk with Ross podcasts, Nikki’s latest podcast brings listeners new episodes every weekday morning highlighting uplifting stories from quarentine. A Must-Listen During Quarantine Nikki a…

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By the Book with Kristen Meinzer 57:24

4y ago57:24

57:24

Kristen Meinzer is an overachiever. She currently hosts three podcasts, has authored three books (including a book on podcasting), and regularly delivers lectures and keynote addresses. In this episode, Kristen speaks with Mary Payne about her podcast, By The Book, in which she and her co-host, Jolenta Greenberg, experiment with different self-help…

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Murderous Minors with Simone (AKA Warbaby) 57:29

4y ago57:29

57:29

The Murderous Minors podcast occupies a unique niche in the podcasting world. It tells the complex, heartbreaking stories of children who commit terrible crimes. Mary Payne speaks with Simone (AKA Warbaby), the host of Murderous Minors, about her experience telling these stories and how she thinks our society can help children before they commit cr…

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The Shrink Next Door with Joe Nocera 50:18

4y ago50:18

50:18

Joe Nocera’s move to The Hamptons a decade ago had a most unexpected twist. The New York journalist’s quiet Long Island neighborhood became the center of one of the most bizarre and jaw-dropping stories in the podcast world. In this episode, Mary Payne speaks with Joe about his experience creating The Shrink Next Door, which follows the doctor-pati…

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So Bad It’s Good with Ryan Bailey 50:52

4y ago50:52

50:52

Mary Payne speaks with Ryan Bailey about his hysterical new podcast, So Bad It’s Good. Mary Payne admires Ryan’s ability to dive deeply (and humorously) into Reality TV shows and other areas of pop culture--but tries to get him to cut back on his 4-5 hour episodes! Ryan’s Journey to the Podcasting World Ryan has always loved pop culture. He was obs…

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Is This Real Life? with Mandy Slutsker 36:02

4+ y ago36:02

36:02

Mandy Slutsker is a Reality TV enthusiast and host of the Is This Real Life? podcast where she focuses not only on reality TV, but the “why” of the things they do. Mandy joins Mary Payne to offer her thoughts on the COVID-19 pandemic and to discuss her favorite reality TV shows. A Deep Dive into Reality TV Personalities Mandy started the Is This Re…

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90 Day Gays with Jake Anthony and Matt Marr 47:41

4+ y ago47:41

47:41

Mary Payne sits down with Jake (aka Poodle) and Matt (aka Mattie) from the Sissy That Talk podcast network for some much-needed laughs for all of our quarantined listeners. Jake and Matt talk about their long journey to develop Sissy That Talk and discuss their new show, 90 Day Gays, which recaps TLC’s hit show, 90 Day Fiancé. Natural Entertainers …

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Southern Gothic with Brandon Schexnayder 36:44

4+ y ago36:44

36:44

The American South is seeping with eerie, dark tales that lie beneath its unique and majestic culture. In the Southern Gothic podcast, siblings Brandon and Bryanne Schexnayder combine music, exhaustive research, and traditional southern storytelling to provide the real histories behind Southern legends. Inspirations Behind Southern Gothic Brandon a…

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Bonus: Joe Exotic 56:49

4+ y ago56:49

56:49

The story told on the podcast Over My Dead Body: Joe Exotic is a story so crazy it is hard to believe that it is real. In this episode of Payne in the Pod, host Robert Moor, joins Mary Payne. Joe Exotic is a gay polygamous zookeeper in rural Oklahoma and who bred and rescued lions, tigers, ligers, and exotic big cats. He traveled with these big cat…

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Criminal Conduct with John Taylor and Javier Leiva 42:05

4+ y ago42:05

42:05

In September 2010, 24-year-old Michelle O’Connell was found dead in her home in St. Augustine, Florida just minutes after breaking up with her boyfriend, St. Johns County Sheriff Deputy Jeremy Banks. Just over eight years later, in January 2019, Eli Washtock, an amateur investigator looking into the O’Connell case, was found dead in his condo. Crim…

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The Baron of Botox with Justine Harman 53:51

4+ y ago53:51

53:51

Dr. Fredric Brandt was the pioneer of botox. He was an innovative scientist and one of the first doctors to champion cosmetic dermatology. His clients included Joy Beyhar, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kelly Ripa, and Madonna. Justine Harman, the host of the popular Broken Harts podcast, takes a deep dive into Dr. Brandt’s life in a ten-episode podcast series c…

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The Life of a Drug Distributor’s Daughter 43:51

4+ y ago43:51

43:51

Rainbow Valentine grew up in a typical 1970s-80s American family. Or so she thought. During her high school years, she learned that the garbage bags of pot in her living room were not so normal. In fact, her parents were pot distributors who delivered loads of marijuana all across the country from their California home. Rainbow’s podcast, Disorgani…

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An American History Teller 39:11

4+ y ago39:11

39:11

Lindsay Graham has turned his passion for storytelling and human history into a podcasting career. He is the Webby Award-winning host of the podcasts American History Tellers, American Scandal, and American Elections: Wicked Games, and the executive producer of the audio dramas 1865 and Terms. Mary Payne speaks with Lindsay about his journey to the…

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The Bewildering Case of The Officer’s Wife 47:47

4+ y ago47:47

47:47

In April 2016, the wife of a police officer in Griffin, Georgia was shot twice inside a locked closet. She survived, but with no recollection of the incident. As a result, that night’s events remain a mystery to this day. Brendan Keefe, the Chief Investigator for 11Alive in Atlanta, takes listeners inside this perplexing cold case of The Officer’s …

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Chasing the Cosby Sex Scandal 46:28

4+ y ago46:28

46:28

Nicki Weisensee Egan has covered the Bill Cosby sex scandal since the first victim filed her lawsuit in 2005. Over the past 15 years, Nicki was one of the only journalists to consistently ask the tough questions without giving Cosby the benefit of the doubt. She recently chronicled her journey in her book, Chasing Cosby: The Downfall of America's D…

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Deep Dives into True Crime Cases 42:37

4+ y ago42:37

42:37

Jami Rice has always been fascinated with true crime. After a surreal experience as a juror in a murder trial, Jami decided to begin telling the stories of true crime victims. The Murderish podcast takes delves into true stories of murder, disappearances, and other creepy events. Turning a Courtroom Drama into a Podcast Three years ago, Jami served…

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Embarking On A Journey 35:38

4+ y ago35:38

35:38

When she’s diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer, Molly decides to do something bold: she leaves her unhappy marriage and embarks on a series of sexual adventures to help her feel alive. These experiences are beyond anything she could have imagined, so she shares the details with her closest friend, host Nikki Boyer. The two best friends dissect th…

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Wondery Presents Dying For Sex 7:32

4+ y ago7:32

7:32

When host Nikki Boyer’s best friend Molly is diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer, she decides to do something bold. She leaves an unhappy marriage and embarks on a series of sexual adventures to feel alive. Over this six-part miniseries, Molly shares the details of her hilarious escapades in a story about friendship, death, and what you do with t…

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An Aussie's Take on Reality TV 37:51

4+ y ago37:51

37:51

Kirsten (Kirsty) Moore has found an outlet for her addiction to reality TV. A few years ago, she began a podcast called Reality TV & Me, which gives listeners an Australian’s perspective on some favorite American reality shows, with a focus on Bravo’s Real Housewives franchise. A Ten-Year Fascination with Reality TV Ten years ago, Kirsty was diagno…

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A Nashville Cold Case. Officially. 32:13

4+ y ago32:13

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The 1969 murder of a 12-year old girl in Nashville, Tenneesse has remained “officially” unsolved for over 50 years. But Flatrock host Olivia Lind gives listeners an in-depth look into the case that points to the guilt of one man. True Crime Cases in Tennessee Olivia co-hosts a podcast called Something’s Not Right, a weekly series that primarily foc…

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Following Up with Tiffany Reese of Something Was Wrong 44:38

4+ y ago44:38

44:38

Mary Payne welcomes back Tiffany Reese of the award winning podcast Something Was Wrong. Tiffany joined Mary Payne in Episode 27 of Payne in the Pod, where they talked about the Season 1 story of Sara’s engagement to a liar. In this episode, Mary Payne and Tiffany discuss the traumatic stories in Seasons 2 and 3 of Something Was Wrong. Stories of E…

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Pulling Back the Curtain on 90 Day Fiancé 34:59

4+ y ago34:59

34:59

Anyone who has seen the hit TLC series 90 Day Fiancé knows that there is much more to the couples’ drama than the show lets on. That’s where the Fraudcast comes in. Podcast host Katrina takes listeners behind the scenes of 90 Day Fiancé to find out what is true and what is “fraud” in the couples’ relationships. Picking Up Where Recap Podcasts Leave…

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Ordinary People Doing Unthinkable Things 46:31

4+ y ago46:31

46:31

In The Minds of Madness, host Tyler and his wife, Bek, use immersive storytelling to tell true crime stories from the perspective of the victim’s families. They go beyond the typical details discussed in new reports and, instead, provide a more personal view of a true crime event. In this episode, Mary Payne speaks with Tyler about his passion for …

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2019 Favorite Podcast Recommendations 52:11

4+ y ago52:11

52:11

Mary Payne sits down with her friend, Ingrid Sanden, to discuss their favorite podcast recommendations of 2019. Some of the most intriguing podcasts include true crime thrillers, first-person narrations, and investigations into overlooked and forgotten places (such as long-term care facilities and prisons). See the full listing of Mary Payne and In…

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A Closer Look into Unsolved Crimes 38:08

4+ y ago38:08

38:08

Mary Payne speaks with Steven Pacheco to talk about his journey to become the host of the true crime podcast, Trace Evidence. Crime and History Steven grew up fascinated by history because it involves unknown elements and can be viewed from multiple lenses. Steven notes that we can never really know the complete story of a historical event because …

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The Devastating Story of a Brilliant Mind 57:19

4+ y ago57:19

57:19

Mary Payne sits down with her friend Doug Budin to discuss the blockbuster podcast called S-Town, which dives into the life of the enigmatic John B. McLemore. A Groundbreaking Podcast Released in 2017, S-Town has become one of the most popular and critically acclaimed true crime podcasts over the past two years due to its brilliant storytelling, fa…

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Corruption, Murder, and the Pursuit of Justice 35:57

4+ y ago35:57

35:57

In Murder in Oregon, host Lauren Bright Pacheco takes listeners back to 1989 Salem, Oregon where the state’s Director of Corrections, Michael Francke, was murdered. Soon after his death, authorities pinned the murder on a low-level meth dealer. Murder in Oregon looks into the murder through the lenses of Francke’s brothers and a local journalist wh…

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A Silenced Generation of Women 44:55

4+ y ago44:55

44:55

Mary Payne is joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Paige St. John of the Los Angeles Times to discuss the Man In The Window podcast. The Man In The Window is a podcast that recounts the story of the Golden State killer and delves into the people around the accused killer, Joseph DeAngelo. Paige was assigned to the Golden State …

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A Mother’s Approval & Addiction 41:26

4+ y ago41:26

41:26

Mary Payne is in New York City with actor, singer, and producer John Hill for this episode to discuss the true crime podcast, The Ballad of Billy Balls. The Ballad of Billy Balls is a podcast that tells the story of musician Billy Balls’ death. The podcast is hosted by iO Tillett Wright - the transgender child of Billy’s girlfriend, Rebecca Wright.…

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Chapter 12: The Godmother 32:37

4+ y ago32:37

32:37

Jess and Michael arrive at Anna's gravestone to a bitter surprise. But, their heroine is one step ahead. In the season finale of Mob Queens, Anna Genovese proves she had the last word. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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The Mysterious Suicide in Mississippi 50:16

4+ y ago50:16

50:16

The suicide of Christian Andreacchio has been left a mystery for many years. The host and producer of Culpable join Mary Payne to discuss in depth. On February 26, 2014, young Christian Andreacchio was found dead of an apparent suicide in Meridian, Mississippi. However, there is mystery and speculation on whether his death was actually a suicide or…

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Chapter 11: F.B.idk 39:24

4+ y ago39:24

39:24

The reason Anna Genovese survived ratting Vito out is [redacted]. This week, Jess and Michael receive FBI files. The hidden portions on the file give them clues that support a growing theory –– and a possible explanation for Anna's actions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do…

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Policing Around America 37:47

5y ago37:47

37:47

Mary Payne welcomes actor Doug Budin back for another Payne in the Pod episode as they review and discuss Dan Taberski’s newest podcast Running From Cops. Running from Cops is about the longest-running reality TV show in America, COPS. Dan investigates the show and the impact it has had on police culture across American towns and cities. Mary Payne…

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Chapter 10: Off With His Head 31:08

5y ago31:08

31:08

Anna's husband makes it to the top of the American Mafia, but only just in time for it all to come crashing down. As Vito's kingdom burns, Anna's words from 1953 continue to stoke the flames. Now the question remains: how much of it did Anna intend to destroy? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://…

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These Things Happened, Then They Moved 48:20

5y ago48:20

48:20

The Clearing is a podcast that covers the story of a woman who put the pieces together and figured out her father was a serial killer. Forty-year-old April Balascio uncovered several stories, put the pieces together of her childhood and realized her father, Edward Wayne Edwards, was a serial killer. In 2009, she turned him in to the cops and didn’t…

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Magic Shows, Cub Petting, and Murder 56:03

5y ago56:03

56:03

The story told on the podcast Over My Dead Body: Joe Exotic is a story so crazy it is hard to believe that it is real. In this episode of Payne in the Pod, host Robert Moor, joins Mary Payne. Joe Exotic is a gay polygamous zookeeper in rural Oklahoma who bred and rescued lions, tigers, ligers, and exotic big cats. He traveled with these big cats an…

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Chapter 9: The Queen's Not Dead 30:59

5y ago30:59

30:59

After her day in court, everyone knows Anna Genovese has a real story to tell. But now, she's going underground – literally. As she waits for the judge to decide on her separate maintenance claim, she opens a new nightclub and earns a new reputation that lives on today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a…

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Connecting With Strangers 48:46

5y ago48:46

48:46

An unidentified man who went by the name Sixty-Six Garage had been kept alive via life support in a nursing home for 15 years when Joanne Faryon learned about him. Her podcast, Room 20, covers her time with him. After her mother’s death, LA Times’ investigative journalist and reporter, Joanne, began reporting about end-of-life topics. During that t…

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Chapter 8: Sicilian Divorce 31:53

5y ago31:53

31:53

Anna does what no mob wife has done before or since. Her Vito exit strategy looks like a death wish, but the Queen's sacrifice may be her most calculated chess move yet. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.By Stitcher & Jessica Bendinger, Michael Seligman

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OJ Simpson Story Being Confronted 34:44

5y ago34:44

34:44

More than twenty years since the death of her brother, Confronting: OJ Simpson podcast host, Kim Goldman sits down with Mary Payne to chat about her experience. If you were alive in 1995, it is likely that you, at some point, caught a glimpse or heard bits and pieces about OJ Simpson’s murder trial. OJ Simpson was accused of killing his ex-wife, Ni…

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