Best Nobody Should Believe Me Podcasts (2024)

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BONUS: Unabridged Interview with Jackie Rodriguez 53:55

5d ago53:55

53:55

We are working hard on season 5 of Nobody Should Believe Me, but in the meantime, we’re bringing you a series of unabridged interviews from the experts we talked to during the making of season 4! This week Andrea chats with Jackie Rodriguez, LMSW, who specializes in dissociative identity disorder and complex trauma. Jackie and Andrea discuss the co…

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Introducing: Nobody Should Believe Me 47:28

16d ago47:28

47:28

Enjoy this episode from Nobody Should Believe Me. This season, novelist Andrea Dunlop is following the story of Jordyn Hope as they unravel the secrets of their childhood. After revelations that they were abused as a child, Jo bravely returns to their small, deeply religious hometown to attempt to unravel their many lingering questions about their …

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LISTEN NOW: “Nobody Should Believe Me” 37:46

25d ago37:46

37:46

Today, we're excited to bring you a special episode from our friend Andrea Dunlop of the “Nobody Should Believe Me” podcast.Last week, Andrea joined us to share her personal story about how Munchausen by Proxy tore her family apart, and the response was overwhelming. We know many of you were left with questions and a desire to dive deeper into this…

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Off Script: Anthony Sowell 50:37

1h ago50:37

50:37

As we wrap up our exploration of the Anthony Sowell case, we answer your questions, read your comments and play some great sound you haven't heard yet. Also, we unveil the next story we're taking on. JOiN OUR PATREON: http://www.deviantpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Two-by-Twos: “Be Sad and Die” 1:01:06

10h ago1:01:06

1:01:06

Today’s guest, Meagan, host of the "Trust Me" podcast, shares her journey growing up in the secretive Christian cult known as the Two-by-Twos. From a childhood dictated by oppressive rules that governed her every move, she reveals how this “hidden” religion shaped her life. With wit and raw honesty, Meagan recounts the manipulation and isolation sh…

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Anthony Sowell Part 5: Somebody's Daughters 39:00

7d ago39:00

39:00

Anthony Sowell is now in court, on trial for his life. The evidence is overwhelming, with witnesses giving unforgettable testimony. What does "justice" look like for such monstrous actions? Will Sowell take responsibility? Will police take their share of it? ANNOUNCEMENT: In next week's episode, we'll be answering your questions and reading your co…

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A Theater Group: “Lights… Camera… Cult!” 51:54

4d ago51:54

51:54

They say when you dream, dream big. And teenage Alex did just that. With an accent to die fahhh, this East Bostonian shares his story of joining an acting class with the promise of stardom, only to eventually realize, he was in a manipulative cult. Under the influence of a charismatic coach, Alex and his fellow students were pushed to the brink—end…

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BONUS: Unabridged Interview with Bea Yorker 1:10:16

8d ago1:10:16

1:10:16

Law professor, nurse, and president of Munchausen Support, Bea Yorker, shares what first got her interested in working with Munchausen by proxy cases, and remembers the first time she was exposed to medical child abuse. She recounts how she first met Jo in the Munchausen by proxy Committee of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Childr…

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Anthony Sowell Part 4: Home Is War 37:19

11d ago37:19

37:19

Serial killers aren't created in a vacuum, and that goes for Anthony Sowell too. Everything about his life, up until the time police discovered the bodies of 11 women in and around his Cleveland home, was a series of warning signs. His childhood, his earlier crimes...everything. In this episode of DEVIANT, we learn the Sowell's origin story, and ho…

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The Wolf of Wall Street: “A Cult of One” 1:04:29

11d ago1:04:29

1:04:29

Dr. Nadine Macaluso joins us today to discuss our first of its kind on this show… a cult of one. Who exactly was her cult leader? None other than “The Wolf of Wall Street,” her ex-husband, Jordan Belfort. In the movie adaptation of Jordan’s book, “The Wolf of Wall Street,” Dr. Nadine was portrayed by Margot Robbie and had no say in how her life was…

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Introducing: DEVIANT 26:37

15d ago26:37

26:37

In the summer of 2009, a horrible smell was spreading across Imperial Avenue, in the Mt. Pleasant neighborhood of Cleveland, OH. The people who lived there thought it was coming from the local sausage factory. They were wrong. That autumn, police walked into the house next door, the one belonging to Anthony Sowell. What they find inside is a nightm…

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Anthony Sowell Part 3: Catch and Release 35:19

18d ago35:19

35:19

Serial killer Anthony Sowell could have been stopped much earlier than he was, but at multiple points and for multiple reasons, the system failed. Chance, systemic neglect and incompetence all played their roles. In this episode, we'll learn about the most egregious missed opportunity...the one that allowed him to go on killing. The police had him,…

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Episode 6: “Spoils of War” 47:41

17d ago47:41

47:41

The police search Dia’s ranch three years after she disappeared. The missing person’s organization, Find Me, returns to Lake Hemet. Lucy checks in with her sources. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Pushkin Industries

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TITLE: The Mel Lyman Family PT1: “People Get Ready” (UPDATE) 56:42

18d ago56:42

56:42

**NOTE: This episode originally ran in 2021** As an actor and writer, Guinevere Turner understands more than most, that some stories just can't be contrived. Because sometimes life is far stranger than fiction. As is the case with Guinevere's upbringing. Not your typical getting out story, it would take years for Guinevere to understand that, no, s…

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No One is Coming to Save Us 42:58

26d ago42:58

42:58

In our season four finale, we talk about what justice looks like for survivors of abuse and how to recover from the loss of an abusive parent. We examine the importance of confronting the reality of what happened as a crucial first step in a survivor’s healing and ask what feels like an impossible question–when the systems fail, as they so often do…

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Anthony Sowell Part 2: Faces, Voices and Dreams 35:07

25d ago35:07

35:07

Cleveland police finally learn that there's a serial killer at work right under their noses, and his name is Anthony Sowell. As the full horror of what's in Sowell's house becomes clear, a neighborhood is in shock, and the families of missing women wait for news. JOIN OUR PATREON: http://www.deviantpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…

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Episode 5: “The Strangest Thing” 34:52

29d ago34:52

34:52

A neighbor who searched for Dia agrees to be interviewed. Keith Harper tells a new story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Pushkin Industries

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Cleaning Up The Mess 45:03

1M ago45:03

45:03

In the aftermath of Donna’s death, Jo returns home to Hutchinson to plan their mother’s funeral and clean up her mess one final time. As Jo and their sister Crystal sort through the detritus of the filthy, overstuffed apartment where Donna spent her final days, they come across strange artifacts, including letter from Jo’s childhood self. We also t…

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Anthony Sowell Part 1: A Fall From A Window 27:48

1M ago27:48

27:48

In the summer of 2009, a horrible smell was spreading across Imperial Avenue, in the Mt. Pleasant neighborhood of Cleveland, OH. The people who lived there thought it was coming from the local sausage factory. They were wrong. That autumn, police walked into the house next door, the one belonging to Anthony Sowell. What they find inside is a nightm…

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Episode 4: “Don’t Go There Alone” 39:23

1M ago39:23

39:23

Another death at Bonita Vista ranch raises questions about Keith Harper and prompts a closer look at his past relationships with women. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Pushkin Industries

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Munchausen by Proxy: “My Sister the Perpetrator” 1:05:19

1M ago1:05:19

1:05:19

When your sister, whom you love, fabricates a pregnancy with twins, it’s alarming. But when you eventually come to discover that your sister is the culprit of Munchausen by Proxy, life as you know it will never be the same. Today, Andrea Dunlop, a novelist and podcaster of the successful podcast, “Nobody Should Believe Me” joins us to share her per…

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Introducing Nobody Should Believe Me 49:01

1M ago49:01

49:01

Nobody Should Believe Me is an amazing true crime show focused on the bizzare phenomenon known as Munchausen by Proxy, a disorder that can lead to crimes against children. Through four seasons, host Andrea Dunlop (a friend of DEVIANT) delves into these unbelievable - and unfrogettable - stories. This is the first episode of Season 4. To hear the re…

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The Long Goodbye 46:20

1M ago46:20

46:20

Just as Jo has made huge personal strides in the spring of 2023, Donna slides into a coma and Jo returns to Hutchinson to say what they will believe to be their final goodbyes. However, even Donna’s “deathbed” isn’t what it seems, and she ends up pulling through: leaving Jo to manage the complicated process of setting boundaries with their mother a…

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Off Script: Israel Keyes 1:01:46

1M ago1:01:46

1:01:46

Unbelievably weird and wild details...those are everywhere in the stories of Israel Keyes, and in our first edition of "DEVIANT: Off Script," we share some of the things we didn't have room for in the series. Also, we answer YOUR questions, share your comments, and reveal who our next subject is...our next deviant. Join our Patreon: http://www.devi…

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Episode 3: “Inside Information” 37:28

1M ago37:28

37:28

Keith Harper and Clinton Abrams race to discover what happened to Dia, enlisting a cadre of private investigators and psychics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Pushkin Industries

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Maum Meditation “Cleanse Mind (aka) Brain Wash” 49:30

1M ago49:30

49:30

Today, Diamond King shares her poignant journey of being ensnared by a meditation cult known as MAUM Meditation. Promising enlightenment, the group diverted her from personal goals and desires, ultimately causing her to completely disassociate from reality. Through the unwavering support of a loved one and diligent personal research, Diamond uncove…

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The Body is a Battlefield 42:55

2M ago42:55

42:55

Jo starts to make big strides within their personal life. From building community and finding friends, to finally being able to take care of themselves in a way that feels safe. They’ve even rediscovered their love for cheerleading. But just as they’re starting to forge a new relationship with their body, an injury causes a major setback. We talk t…

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Israel Keyes Part 7: We Are One 46:54

2M ago46:54

46:54

Serial Killer Israel Keyes enacts his final act of control, and investigators are now on their own. It's the final episode of our exploration of Keyes, and we give our answer to the big question: just how far did Israel Keyes go? JOIN OUR PATREON: http://www.deviantpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 2: “She Built Her Own Prison” 34:24

2M ago34:24

34:24

Dia seemed to have it all. But the reality of her life was more complicated. Lucy learns that right before Dia went missing, she made a dramatic decision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Pushkin Industries

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Millionaire’s Club: “The World Was Gonna Open Up” (UPDATE) 1:06:39

2M ago1:06:39

1:06:39

**NOTE: This episode originally ran in 2022** CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses sexual assault. Arianna was a recent college graduate with dreams of one day opening her own marketing company. So when a LinkedIn opportunity for a social media marketing assistant fell into her lap, it felt too good to be true. Soon, she would be brushing should…

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“I love you to death” 45:07

2M ago45:07

45:07

When Jo begins sharing their experiences online, they get a request from the producers of nationally broadcast television show “The Doctors” to tell their story to an audience of millions. During their dramatic confrontation on air, Donna continues to gaslight Jo and deny the abuse; Jo nonetheless finds healing and release in opening up about the t…

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Israel Keyes Part 6: Watch it Burn 41:40

2M ago41:40

41:40

As investigators continue to chip away at Israel Keyes, searching for the truth, he talks about traveling to Texas after he kills Samantha Koenig, and completely losing control. And in a dramatic courtroom appearance, all hell breaks loose. JOIN OUR PATREON: http://www.deviantpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic…

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Episode 1: “You Cannot Save Me From All Things” 34:06

2M ago34:06

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In the summer of 2020, a woman named Dia Abrams disappears from her home near Idyllwild, California. Her family and friends gather to search for her but some of their stories don’t quite add up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Pushkin Industries

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Bikram Yoga: “Smells Like Wet Carpet” 1:03:25

2M ago1:03:25

1:03:25

After finding her passion in Bikram Yoga while in her 20s, Jennifer Boeder aspires to become a Bikram teacher and plops down $5000 to sign up for the two-month teacher training. But after only a few days of being trapped in a smelly, windowless warehouse and getting yelled at by sycophantic trainers, she starts to see the truth. Turns out the "grea…

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Revelations 58:29

2M ago58:29

58:29

Today we look back at Jo’s revelation in their twenties that they’d been a victim of Munchausen by proxy abuse: a moment that turned their world upside down. As Jo forges a path forward – reviewing their medical records and even confronting their childhood pediatrician – they discover how complex healing from this abuse truly is. Jo also opens up a…

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Israel Keyes Part 5: Eleven Skulls 36:57

2M ago36:57

36:57

Law enforcement now knows that Israel Keyes is a serial killer, and that he operates in a way they've never seen before. But what don't they know? They focus their efforts on getting Keyes to talk about new crimes and new victims. And he does...to an extent. And then, authorities make an incredible - and terrifying - discovery inside his jail cell.…

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My Dad’s A Cult Leader: “The Failed Love Movement" 1:06:32

2M ago1:06:32

1:06:32

A couple weeks ago we published an episode featuring Ashleigh Teeter, who was ostracized from her family because of her cult leader father. Today we feature her youngest brother's story of growing up in that house long after Ashleigh was gone. 14 years her junior, Mattie was just a young boy when her sister was deemed demonic by his father. And for…

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Introducing Where’s Dia? 4:26

2M ago4:26

4:26

In the beautiful mountain town of Idyllwild, a wealthy widow named Dia Abrams suddenly vanishes from her home. She leaves behind her idyllic ranch, estranged children and a messy legal battle. Two men in her life, her son and a man who claims to be her fiance, launch public campaigns to find her. But soon, their efforts – and stories – begin to unr…

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Breaking Free 52:52

2M ago52:52

52:52

Jo reconnects with their friend, Kristin, who took them in as a homeless teenager after Jo was removed from Donna’s care due to her alcoholism. As a young mother in the midst of her own difficult situation, Kristin’s relationship with Jo had its challenges, but as they recount their time together, it’s a healing and clarifying moment for both of th…

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Israel Keyes Part 4: You Got Your Monster 38:49

2M ago38:49

38:49

After a massive manhunt, police arrest the man they believe is responsible for the 2012 abduction of Samantha Koenig from Alaska. Israel Keyes is a brand new name to them, and as he confesses the truth about what he did to Samantha, and hints at many more crimes, the authorities get to work. JOIN OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/DeviantPodcast …

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MLM LuLaRoe: “What’s Your Why?” (UPDATE) 1:12:43

2M ago1:12:43

1:12:43

**NOTE: This episode originally ran in 2022** She's a hustler, baby. And she just wants you to know. Roberta Blevins was taught to be a self-starter. Inspired by her self-made father, she knew that if you put your mind to it, anything can happen. And it's true. Anything can happen. But that's the problem with anything. Anything sometimes includes M…

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Not Without My Daughter 41:41

3M ago41:41

41:41

As we dig deeper into Jo’s history, we tackle one of the many confusing aspects of their childhood: their paternity. We navigate the many twists and turns around the father figures in Jo’s life. From abusive men in the home to a secret father they never knew about, we unravel another complex layer of Donna’s deceptions. We hear more from Jo’s siste…

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Israel Keyes Part 3: Through the Window, Into the Night 36:05

3M ago36:05

36:05

Serial killer Israel Keyes had an incredibly effective MO, and it kept him under the radar for years. But that all came to an end in a traffic stop argument. This is the story of how that happened, and our launching point into the next phase of our quest to figure how far Israel Keyes actually went. JOIN OUR PATREON: http://www.deviantpodcast.com L…

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A Ride-along with The Dating Detectives 1:06:19

3M ago1:06:19

1:06:19

In this very special crossover episode with our friends at The Dating Detectives, Andrea joins private eye Mackenzie Fultz and comedian Hannah Anderson as they delve into a case of medical mystery and romantic deception. Mila joins us to tell her harrowing story about how her girlfriend’s tragic battle with brain cancer turned out to be something f…

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A Cult Divided: “Running to Freedom" 1:03:50

3M ago1:03:50

1:03:50

Today's episode dives into the extraordinary story of Ashleigh Teeter, who grew up in the World Wide Church of God... a cult in its own right. But when the church splits due to a new leader’s ideas, Ashleigh’s world gets turned upside down. She witnesses her own father become a cult leader, and then get ostracized from her nuclear family for almost…

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“I Brought You Into This World I Can Take You Out” 59:41

3M ago59:41

59:41

While visiting their hometown, Jo reconnects with their older sister, Crystal, to have the deeply honest and heart-wrenching conversation their mother never wanted them to have: one where they share the hard truths about the abuse they both suffered at her hand. Crystal and Jo reach a new level of understanding of their shared experiences and their…

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Israel Keyes Part 2: No One Knows Me 37:10

3M ago37:10

37:10

Israel Keyes wasn't born a murderer. But his extremely unusual early years are an important part of understanding who he became, and how he embraced the monster. JOIN OUR PATREON: http://www.deviantpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Cold Open Media

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Israel Keyes Part 1: A Shark Beneath the Water 37:15

3M ago37:15

37:15

Serial killer Israel Keyes wasn't on anyone's radar. What he did was completely unknown, and law enforcement had never heard of him. But all of that changes when he starts talking. JOIN OUR PATREON: http://www.deviantpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Cold Open Media

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US Air Force: “Not Just a Pretty Face, Sir.” 1:06:37

3M ago1:06:37

1:06:37

WARNING: This episode discuss sexual assault. A girl with a dream, Amanda was recruited from high school into what she thought would be the path to fulfilling that dream. But a superior's abuse of power forced her life in a different direction. This is a powerful and important story shared from an often underrepresented perspective: a woman in the …

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Welcome To Hutchinson 50:40

3M ago50:40

50:40

Welcome to Season 4 of Nobody Should Believe Me! This season we are following the story of Jordyn Hope as they unravel the secrets of their childhood. After revelations that they were abused as a child, Jo bravely returns to their small, deeply religious hometown to attempt to unravel their many lingering questions about their upbringing. Was their…

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