Best Arthur Howell Podcasts (2026)

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The Old Peabody Pew, Part 2 | by Kate Douglas Wiggin 53:52

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Tonight we continue and conclude The Old Peabody Pew by Kate Douglas Wiggin, a calm, reflective story set inside a small New England meetinghouse. This second half lingers on the small moments and unspoken understandings within the meetinghouse. The story settles into reflection, making it especially well suited for listening at day’s end. This is …

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#241 – The Truman Show | Directed by Peter Weir (with Guy Bradford of Jesters of Ravenloft: A D&D Podcast) 2:17:26

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Happy New Year! Tune in as Guy Bradford (Jesters of Ravenloft: A D&D Podcast) hops back onto the podcast for this first episode of 2026 in order to break down The Truman Show, the 1998 psychological comedy-drama film about an insurance salesman who comes to realize he’s been the unwitting star of a reality TV program that uses instruments like hidd…

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The Old Peabody Pew | by Kate Douglas Wiggin, Part 1 48:41

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Tonight’s story is The Old Peabody Pew by Kate Douglas Wiggin, a quiet and reflective tale set inside a small New England meetinghouse. At its heart is an old, unused family pew and the gentle questions it raises about tradition, change, belonging, and kindness. Kate Douglas Wiggin was an American writer and educator best known for Rebecca of Sunny…

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#240 – Eyes Wide Shut | Directed by Stanley Kubrick (with Anna) 3:00:51

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Tune in as the Christmas season comes to a close on 2CC! For this fifth and final episode of December (as well as the final episode of 2025), Anna (@banananna024/@formergleek) is hopping back onto the program for a breakdown of Eyes Wide Shut, the 1999 psychosexual drama film about a Manhattan doctor who, after learning his wife had fantasized abou…

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The Mysterious Disappearance of Jason Landry. 16:18

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📱 Notification of new cases on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criminalarchives/ Today's case happened in December 2020, the disappearance of a young college student named Jason, which involves a range of mysteries that gained a lot of attention. The young man was involved in a car accident during the early hours of the morning and after that …

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The Brown Family's Darkest Secret 20:16

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📱 Notification of new cases on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criminalarchives/ Today's case tells the chilling story of Linda Brown, a teenager who fell in love with a man ten years her senior. Believing he could provide a better life for her daughter, Linda’s mother emancipated her, trusting that David would offer stability and opportunity.…

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#239 – Black Christmas (2006) | Directed by Glen Morgan (with Karyn Raynor of Chick-Lit) 2:19:43

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Tune in as the Christmas fun stays strong on 2CC! For this fourth episode of December, Karyn Raynor (Chick-Lit) is jumping back into their guest chair to unpack Black Christmas, the 2006 remake of the 1974 Christmas slasher horror movie in which a house full of sorority sisters face off against a stalker who terrorizes them with unnerving prank pho…

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The Belgian Horror: Marc Dutroux’s Reign of Terror 16:56

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Today's case delves into a notorious serial killer and his accomplices who terrorized Belgium in the 1990s, a chilling story of unspeakable crimes that rank among the most horrific in the nation’s history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Accident, Crime or a Crime of Fate? | Shawn Arthur 12:14

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One morning in February 2017, Bob Arthur received the call no parent wants to get. His son, Shawn was found dead in his own apartment after consuming a significant amount of alcohol and drugs. However, something about the story didn’t sit right with the victim's family. On the one hand, they claimed that the case was a crime, on the other, the poli…

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#238 – Love Hard | Directed by Hernán Jiménez (with Clayton Jones II and Shawn Murphy of Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies Podcast) 1:54:10

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Tune in as this program plunges deeper into the holiday season! For this third episode of December, Clayton Jones II and Shawn Murphy (Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!) are circling back around to review Love Hard, the 2021 Netflix Christmas rom-com about the fake-dating and matchmaking antics that ensue after a dating column writer travels across…

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A Christmas Dream and How It Came True | by Louisa May Alcott 43:37

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Tonight's story is A Christmas Dream, and How It Came True. It was written by Louisa May Alcott, the beloved author of Little Women, and tells the story of a privileged 10-year-old girl named Effie who is dreadfully bored with Christmas. She soon learns the real meaning of Christmas after a dream inspires her. There’s no hurry here. Let the words w…

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Daughter's Shocking Tribute: Pole Dancing at Her Father’s Corpse | Crystal Howell 16:36

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In an ideal world, family is a source of safety, warmth and love. The presence or absence of a strong family structure often shapes our personalities in profound ways. Today, you’ll hear a highly controversial case, the story of Crystal Howell. At just 17 years old, only weeks after her father’s sudden death, she showed deeply unsettling behavior, …

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A 12-Year-Old Trapped in a Predator’s Taxi | Justin Bloxom 31:34

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Technology has undoubtedly become one of the greatest tools of our time. But in the wrong hands, it can also become a weapon, especially in the digital age where predators hide behind screens, often unnoticed. A simple smartphone, meant for communication and convenience, can turn into a trap when used with malicious intent. Today's case is a remind…

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#237 – Krampus: The Yule Lord by Brom (with Hannah, Rebecca, and Sarah of Can I Spoil Something?) 2:42:10

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Tune in as the Christmas season keeps rolling forward on the podcast! For this second episode of December, Hannah, Rebecca, and Sarah (Can I Spoil Something?) are rejoining 2CC for a dive into Krampus: The Yule Lord, the 2012 holiday horror novel by Brom that takes you on a grisly and festive journey alongside a struggling singer who gets dragged i…

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The Murder of a 16 year old by her brother | Amber Gibson 17:00

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Today's case takes us to Scotland, where a devastating crime unfolded in 2021. On the night of November 26th, an orphan girl named Amber Gibson, left her care facility to visit her older brother Connor Gibson in another foster home, however, she never came back. Her body was found just two days later in a local park. The autopsy revealed several br…

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The Gift of the Magi - by O'Henry and The Child's Story - by Charles Dickens 31:05

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Settle in tonight with two gentle Christmas classics designed to help you relax and drift into sleep. We begin with The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry — a simple, heartfelt story of love and giving. Then we move into The Child’s Story by Charles Dickens, a soft, reflective tale about life’s quiet journey. Together, these cozy stories create a peacefu…

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He Killed His Sons and Broke Down in Court | Chad Doerman 25:00

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The case that I am going to present today happened last year: in June 2023, and had the last trial hearing in August 2nd, 2024. A case that captured global attention, with a lot of repercussion in the media and a widespread discussion on social networks. Videos and opinions flooded the internet making it a topic of significant public interest aroun…

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#236 – Black Christmas (1974) | Directed by Bob Clark (with Rolo Tony) 3:17:43

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Tune in as the Christmas season launches on 2CC! For this first episode of December, Rolo Tony (@PoorOldRoloTony) is jumping back onto the podcast to cover Black Christmas, the 1974 Christmas slasher horror film about a group of sorority sisters who are dealing with menacing prank phone calls and the dogged pursuit of a homicidal and sexually perve…

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Killed at the Wedding Still in Her Wedding Dress | Samantha Hutchinson 17:54

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In April 2023, a dream wedding took place on a beautiful beach in South Carolina, United States. But just hours after saying, “I do”, tragedy struck. Samantha, still dressed as a bride, lost her life after a crime occurred. Today you will learn about the tragic end of Samantha and Aric Hutchinson's marriage, a union that lasted less than six hours.…

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Christmas Every Day - by William Dean (W.D.) Howells 28:36

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Christmas Every Day by W. D. Howells is a classic Christmas tale about a young girl whose wish for daily Christmas celebrations comes true — with funny and unexpected results. This cozy holiday sleep story is perfect for drifting off, relaxing before bed, or adding a little festive calm to your evening. This episode features a brief relaxation intr…

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Mother vomited in court on seeing images of the son she tortured | Shanda Vander Ark 25:20

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On July 6th 2022, the emergency services of the state of Michigan in the United States, received a distress call from a boy named Paul, reporting that his fifteen year old brother was unconscious. The boy had autism and ADHD and required extra care and attention from his family. Unfortunately, when the paramedics arrived at the scene, the boy had a…

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#235 – They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera (with Kristen and Mariah of Literary Liberation) 2:10:09

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Tune in as Kristen and Mariah (Literary Liberation) collaborate with the podcast to focus on They Both Die at the End, the 2017 YA speculative fiction novel by Adam Silvera that covers two teenage boys taking an existential journey through a world where a company called Death-Cast can call you up and alert you to the daunting fact that you’ll die i…

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The Disappearance and Rescue of Paislee Shultis 27:34

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📱 Notification of new cases on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criminalarchives/ In July 2019, a 4 year old girl named Paislee vanished without a trace. On that particular day, court officials arrived at her home to remove her from the custody of her biological parents, who had their paternal rights taken away by the court. She was supposed to…

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An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving - by Louisa May Alcott 53:23

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Tonight’s story is a tender, heartwarming holiday classic from Louisa May Alcott, the beloved author of Little Women. An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving invites us into a simpler world—where a frontier family prepares for the holiday with love, laughter, and a few unexpected challenges along the way. This gentle tale is filled with cozy New England imag…

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The Abuse and Humiliating Torture of Serial Killer Shawn Grate 23:30

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📱 Notification of new cases on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criminalarchives/ Throughout the last episodes of Serial Killers that have already been presented here on the channel, we can see that there is a Modus Operandi in all of them, (except Israel Keyes). I've already brought some cases here on the channel such as Barbie & Ken, Jeffrey …

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#234 – Comet | Directed by Sam Esmail (with Rolo Tony) 2:44:55

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Tune in as Rolo Tony (@PoorOldRoloTony) regains his seat at the 2CC table for a dive into Comet, the 2014 romance movie about a relationship that starts with a chance meeting at a meteor shower and then stretches on through a parallel universe or two over a six-year timespan. Drawing connections between this film and (500) Days of Summer, Dell putt…

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The True Story of Natalee Holloway 29:10

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A Young American, Natalee Holloway had her whole life ahead of her, a promising career as a doctor and dreams waiting to unfold. However, she disappeared in 2005 without leaving a trace during a graduation trip to Aruba, in the Caribbean. What promised to be a memorable outing with her colleagues turned into a mysterious police case. Coincidence or…

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EVERYTHING about the Kidnapping and Rescue of Ex Big-Brother Chloe Ayling 27:34

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📱 Notification of new cases on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criminalarchives/ In 2017, a young woman named Chloe Ayling was kidnapped while abroad. Yet, just six days later, she calmly walked into a consulate, claiming she had been released. This bizarre kidnapping case quickly garnered national attention, and with each step of the investig…

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#233 – Rope | Directed by Alfred Hitchcock (with Anna) 2:33:12

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Tune in as Anna (@banananna024/@formergleek) hops back onto the podcast for a discussion on Rope, the 1948 thriller film about a pair of men who dare to see if they can carry out the perfect murder by hosting a dinner party at their apartment—the place where they have their victim’s corpse all tucked away. The lost art of homoeroticism, avoiding th…

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An Angel in Disguise - by T.S. Arthur 25:41

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In this heartwarming short story by American author T.S. Arthur, An Angel in Disguise reminds us that compassion often arrives when, and where, we least expect it. This beautifully written tale from the late 1800s explores how acts of kindness can turn strangers into family and ordinary people into angels in disguise. As an indie podcast creator, I…

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Pregnant and THROWN in the Trash Compactor | Bethany Decker 22:56

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📱 Notification of new cases on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criminalarchives/ In 2011, a girl named Bethany Decker stopped answering calls and responding to messages from friends for a few days. Then, one day, a friend saw Bethany's Facebook profile was online and managed to get a response from her. However, the way Bethany answered questio…

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Interview with Filmmaker Chris Peckover (Better Watch Out) 1:11:02

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Joining the podcast today is Chris Peckover, the director of the 2016 Christmas horror-comedy movie Better Watch Out. This program had actually devoted a whole episode to that suspenseful and grimly funny ride last holiday season, so it’s only fitting for Chris himself to finally hop into the guest seat. An alternate career path that Chris could ha…

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Beaten by her teacher and FOUND with BROKEN bones | Ashley Reeves 29:08

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📱 Notification of new cases on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criminalarchives/ Today, you'll discover the incredible story of a girl who survived an unimaginable attack by someone no one suspected capable of such violence. She spent 30 hours in the rain, cold, and suffering from broken bones, but today she is alive to share her story. See om…

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#232 – Son of the White Mare | Directed by Marcell Jankovics (with Marie Nicola of Alt.Pop.Repeat and Past//Forward) 2:57:02

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Tune in as Marie Nicola (Alt.Pop.Repeat and Past//Forward) circles back around to the podcast for a plunge into Son of the White Mare, the 1981 animated fantasy adventure movie about a horse’s human son who embarks on a quest to save the world with the help of his superpowers and his two brothers. The phallic depiction of a sword and other sexualiz…

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The Tragic Story of Tori Stafford 27:36

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📱 Notification of new cases on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criminalarchives/ In 2009, one of the most notorious kidnappings in the nation took place in Canada, as this case involved a series of clues that each time pointed to a new suspect. The atmosphere during the investigation was so intense that even the missing girl's parents had a li…

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The Infamous Case of Zachary Latham 30:00

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📱 Notification of new cases on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criminalarchives/ Having a good relationship with neighbors is fundamental to wellbeing. It may seem strange to some to wave or say hi, but small gestures can make a difference in social interactions. Unfortunately, not every neighborhood is made up of good neighbors. Perhaps isola…

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#231 – The Worst Witch | Directed by Robert W. Young (with Dustin Holden of The Rewatch Recap) 1:50:24

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Tune in as Dustin Holden (The Rewatch Recap) jumps back onto the program for a discussion on The Worst Witch, the 1986 fantasy TV movie about the magical shenanigans that a good-hearted and accident-prone student undergoes at an esteemed witch academy. The blatant inspiration that the Harry Potter series must have drawn from this flick, the moments…

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Swiss Family Robinson - Part 3 - by Johann David Wyss 36:12

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Night settles softly over the island as the Robinson family continues to explore their new home. Each discovery brings a quiet triumph, each challenge a moment of courage. Listen as invention, laughter, and the hush of the sea blend into a story that soothes the mind and warms the heart. Settle in, breathe deeply, and let your thoughts drift with t…

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Adult Movies, Stabbings and Decapitation | Brent Corrigan & King Cobra 23:12

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In early 2007, the house of a millionaire adult film producer was engulfed in a fiery blaze and as soon as the fire was contained a body was found. He was Bryan Kocis, the owner, who could only be officially recognized because of an analysis of his dental arch. The police immediately became suspicious of the main star of their Bryan production comp…

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She put her lover on a BARBECUE GRILL | Kelly Cochran & Christopher Regan 27:32

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📱 Notification of new cases on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criminalarchives/ In October 2014, the disappearance of a man named Christopher Regan sparked an investigation that would uncover one of the most gruesome crimes in Michigan's history. Normally, I summarize the case at the beginning of each episode, but today, I'll just give you a …

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#230 – Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities (with Rolo Tony) 3:25:38

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Tune in as Rolo Tony (@PoorOldRoloTony) circles back around to the podcast in order to unpack Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities, the 2022 horror anthology Netflix miniseries whose stories range from a grave robber who runs up against swarms of vicious rats and the squirm-inducing results of a mysterious lotion to the psychologically shatt…

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A Life Destroyed by Persecution | Cindy James 19:32

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📱 Notification of new cases on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criminalarchives/ Imagine enduring nearly seven years of relentless persecution, threats and harassment so surreal that even the police began to question their authenticity. The victim's credibility was so severely undermined that, tragically, it cost her life. In today's case, we …

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The Selfish Giant and The Devoted Friend - by Oscar Wilde 40:49

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Welcome back to Chapter & Pillow—where stories drift into sleep. This is a quiet space, always free of ads and interruptions. Just stories, thoughtfully narrated, to help you find stillness and peace at the end of your day. I hope you enjoy listening to them as much as I enjoy sharing them. Tonight’s episode features two classic fairy tales by Osca…

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A police MISTAKE caused a TRAGEDY and changed a Law in the USA | Ryan Waller 37:24

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📱 Notification of new cases on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criminalarchives/ It's quite common for criminals to try and confuse investigators during interrogations, hoping to escape justice. But what happens when a suspect tells the truth, and the police don't believe him? Because for them, following their convictions, that approach would …

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#229 – The Babadook | Directed by Jennifer Kent (with Mama D of Petals of Support) 2:56:50

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Tune in as Mama D (Petals of Support) returns to the program for a breakdown of The Babadook, the 2014 horror movie about the supernatural terror that a widowed single mother and her six-year-old son contend with after reading a children’s pop-up book about a top hat-wearing monster. Reading Samuel as autistic, the burdens of motherhood, children p…

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Wrapped in seal tape and dumped in a forest in FRANCE | Sébastien Duplessier 13:46

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📱 Notification of new cases on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criminalarchives/ In 2016, a man named Sébastien disappeared from his apartment in a small town in the French countryside. His family and friends quickly noticed his absence, as he was usually very communicative. While the police, guided by their experience, focused on a suspect, S…

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The lie that ruined his LIFE | Daniel Villegas 23:20

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📱 Notification of new cases on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criminalarchives/ Lies can be extremely dangerous, not only for those who tell them but also for those who are deceived by them. In our social fabric, lies can trigger serious consequences, such as spreading false information and manipulating public opinion. The ripple effect of ru…

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#228 – Taxi Driver | Directed by Martin Scorsese (with Anna) 3:00:46

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#227 – The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager (with Hannah, Rebecca, and Sarah of Can I Spoil Something?) 2:36:09

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Tune in as Hannah, Rebecca, and Sarah (Can I Spoil Something?) join 2CC to unpack The House Across the Lake, the 2022 thriller novel by Riley Sager that follows a grieving and alcoholic actress as she spies on her neighbors while taking shelter at her family’s lake house in Vermont, where she ends up fixating on the mystery of one such neighbor who…

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Swiss Family Robinson - Part 2 - by Johann David Wyss 35:25

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Tonight we continue the journey with Swiss Family Robinson. In this first half of Chapter 2, the family begins to settle into their new surroundings after the storm and starts figuring out how to make the island their home. As always, find your cozy spot, get comfortable, let your thoughts slow down, and enjoy this peaceful end to your busy day. I …