Best Creative Babble Podcasts (2025)

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2406: The Real Life Grinch 37:12

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1h ago37:12

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'Tis the season for true crime chaos! Hosts Kristen Seavey from Murder, She Told, Javier Leiva from PRETEND, and Shaun from Sins & Survivors join forces to explore Christmas crimes gone horribly wrong. From a bath salts-fueled home decorator in suburban Ohio to a serial burglar stealing Robert De Niro's wrapped presents right from under his tree, t…

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Listener Reaction - Matthew Fenner vs. Ted Bell (Bonus) 29:12

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This bonus episode features Kim, a Patreon supporter who connected with the Matthew Fenner story...but not for the reasons you might expect. Kim's been through the criminal justice system herself. She was prosecuted, sentenced, and spent two years in jail. The conversation goes to some unexpected places. Kim discusses how small-town politics can im…

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How Wes Towers Helps Construction Businesses Win Online Without Marketing Fluff | Casual Babble Episode #6767 23:37

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In this conversation, Wes Towers, founder of ⁨@uplift_360⁩ shares insights into his entrepreneurial journey, focusing on the intersection of creativity, SEO, and client communication. He discusses the importance of niching down in the construction industry, the challenges of marketing jargon, and the need for vulnerability in branding. Wes emphasiz…

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2405: The Prophet: Matthew Fenner vs Ted Bell 58:41

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What happens when the person responsible for prosecuting your case seems more interested in protecting your attackers? Matthew Fenner has been asking that question for eight years. After a 2017 mistrial in his assault case against Word of Faith Fellowship members, the judge ordered an immediate retrial. It never happened. Instead, DA Ted Bell grant…

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Off Script: Pretend, Murder She Told & Sins and Survivors Spill the Tea (BONUS) 36:42

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Join hosts Javier from Pretend, Kristen Seavey from Murder She Told, and Shaun from Sins and Survivors for a special holiday crossover episode where three true crime podcasters let their guard down and talk shop. Featured Guests: Kristen Seavey, host of Murder She Told https://open.spotify.com/show/0n9q2IMjGQyrHMMByvnA2H?si=5975eb73d4714d07 Shaun, …

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2404: Open Enrollment, Open Season for Scammers 28:00

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This is the story of Simple Health Plans, a $150 million health insurance scam that preyed on desperate Americans and left thousands buried in medical debt. We'll meet Dawn, who nearly fell victim to their scheme, and Steven Dorfman, the mastermind who spent over a million dollars on jewelry while his customers discovered their "insurance" was wort…

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2403: The Cancer Sympathy Machine part 3 41:32

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Harry spent nearly two years believing the woman he loved was dying of brain cancer. He stood by her for every surgery, organ failure...None of it was real. In this episode, Harry walks us through the emotional fantasy Rachel built. Want the full story? 🎧 Listen to The Rachel Cancer Scam Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Hn5De466DmCIN8Sppw5Ik…

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Listener Reaction: The Cancer Sympathy Machine (BONUS) 20:22

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In this bonus episode, Ali, one of my longtime Patreon supporters, reached out after listening to the Cancer Sympathy Machine series. Ali talks openly about her past with addiction, stigma, Hep C treatment and why some people hide the truth about what they’re really going through. I’m also sharing two listener stories about friends, classmates, and…

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The Art of Harnessing AI | Casual Babble Episode #66 Ft. Dr. Angela Mulrooney 25:36

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In this conversation, Dr. Angela Mulrooney, known as the arsonist, discusses her journey in identity architecture and how she harnesses AI to enhance creativity and entrepreneurship. She emphasizes the importance of understanding one's niche of genius, the need for adaptability in business, and the significance of self-identity in navigating the ev…

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2402: The Cancer Sympathy Machine part 2 30:34

28d ago30:34

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Why would anyone fake cancer? Money? Sure. Attention? Definitely. But as I learned in this episode… the motives are a lot darker, messier, and more human than you might expect. In Part 2 of The Cancer Sympathy Machine, we go beyond the headline-grabbing scams and into the emotional machinery behind these lies. With the help of cancer-survivor-turne…

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Art, Entrepreneurship, and Overcoming Challenges | Casual Babble #65 Featuring Katherine Klimitas 34:09

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In this conversation, Katherine Klimitas shares her inspiring journey as an artist and entrepreneur, discussing her experiences with a genetic bone disease and how it shaped her perspective on art and life. She delves into her early passion for art, the challenges she faced, and how she turned her creativity into a successful business. Katherine al…

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2401: The Cancer Sympathy Machine part 1 37:49

1M ago37:49

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Some people fake cancer for sympathy. Others do it for money. But the truth is darker than most of us want to believe. In this episode, we break down the tactics, behaviors, and mindsets of some of the most convincing cancer fakers out there. From Madison Russo’s botched medical props to Elizabeth Teckenbrock’s alleged search history...“Is it illeg…

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Dakota Spotlight: Meanwhile in Mankato 56:03

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On PRETEND, we tell stories about people who build false identities and hide the truth in plain sight. This week, we are featuring a case that fits right into that world. It is the newest season of Dakota Spotlight, titled “Meanwhile in Mankato.” In 1965, an 18-year-old gas station attendant named Ray Dahm was murdered during an overnight shift at …

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2309: From Smallville to NXIVM: The Psychology Behind Allison Mack 43:23

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Smallville's Allison Mack is out of prison, and she's finally talking. What was NXIVM, and how did Allison Mack become a high-ranking member? NXIVM was a self-help organization that sold leadership training and personal development courses. Beneath the surface, it operated as a coercive group led by Keith Raniere, using control tactics like starvat…

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Bonus: The Psychology Behind Parasocial Relationships (Cracks in the Fandom) 28:05

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This bonus episode is a chance to step back and make sense of everything that just unfolded in Cracks in the Fandom. If you listened to the series, you saw how an Instagram unfollow spiraled into harassment, infighting, and full-on chaos inside the SVU fandom. This series was petty, confusing , and pretty revealing about how people form attachments…

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The Hypnotist - Alien Abductions 39:56

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Alien abductions. Hundreds of people say it’s happened to them. They’re not looking for fame or attention. Some keep it a secret...haunted by memories they can’t explain. In Day 3 of PRETEND’s Halloween Marathon, we meet Dr. John Mack, a Pulitzer Prize–winning Harvard psychiatrist who risked his reputation to study these so-called abductees. Using …

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Building Teams, Battling Doubt & Owning Your Growth | Casual Babble Episode #64 19:31

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In the final installment, Alan reveals how he and his partner bootstrapped their company from zero to six figures and an 18-person team—without outside investment. We discuss delegation, global hiring, and why fear of success can be as paralyzing as fear of failure. The episode closes with Alan’s top three daily habits for growth and mental clarity…

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The Haunted Tourist 1:00:29

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It’s Day 2 of my Halloween Marathon, and today we’re diving into The Haunted Tourist. I’m joined by Brandon Schexnayder, host of Southern Gothic and Fear Daily—two shows that live and breathe ghost stories. Together, we pull back the curtain on haunted tourism: the ghost tours, the myths, and the money that fuels them. From fake cemeteries built fo…

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The Real Vampires 43:00

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Hey, it’s Javier. Quick update: Meghan Walsh, the subject of my Cracks in the Fandom series, has filed copyright complaints on every major platform. As a result, Spotify and Patreon have temporarily taken down the series. My attorneys are already on it, and we expect everything to be restored soon. In the meantime, it’s Halloween weekend — so let’s…

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Decoding Greatness — Systems, Consistency & the Path to Mastery | Casual Babble Episode #63 16:30

2M ago16:30

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In Part 2 of our conversation with Alan Lazaros, we shift into the how: What does it take to build real momentum? Alan breaks down the systems he created—drawing on his engineering and MBA background—to study greatness, implement discipline, and build a business (and mindset) that lasts. From 2,000+ podcast episodes to a team of 20+, you’ll get beh…

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2403: The Cancer Sympathy Machine part 3 41:32

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The Art of Harnessing AI | Casual Babble Episode #66 Ft. Dr. Angela Mulrooney 25:36

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Art, Entrepreneurship, and Overcoming Challenges | Casual Babble #65 Featuring Katherine Klimitas 34:09

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2401: The Cancer Sympathy Machine part 1 37:49

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Dakota Spotlight: Meanwhile in Mankato 56:03

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2309: From Smallville to NXIVM: The Psychology Behind Allison Mack 43:23

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Bonus: The Psychology Behind Parasocial Relationships (Cracks in the Fandom) 28:05

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The Hypnotist - Alien Abductions 39:56

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Building Teams, Battling Doubt & Owning Your Growth | Casual Babble Episode #64 19:31

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The Real Vampires 43:00

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Decoding Greatness — Systems, Consistency & the Path to Mastery | Casual Babble Episode #63 16:30