Best Billy Gibbs Podcasts (2025)

Two leading voices in the fight for environmental and human rights justice are Steven Donziger and Paul Paz y Miño. Steven Donziger is an attorney and activist known for his decades-long legal battle against Chevron on behalf of Indigenous peoples and rural communities in the Ecuadorian Amazon. His work has drawn international attention to issues o…

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The Disappearance of Kylie Christine Hartman 30:10

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In August 2018, Kylie went missing from a friend's home in Shreveport, Louisiana. Also in August, a young man- Zac Hebert- vanished from the same area, possibly the same house. But that wasn't all. Another woman would vanish as well- Crystal Beal. On Halloween that same year, Zac Hebert's body was found in a shallow grave. All three cases remain un…

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From the Archives: Thom Yorke 51:48

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Thom Yorke, Radiohead and Atoms for Peace frontman, admits that, even after over 25 years in the business, performing is “either wicked fun or really awful.” He talks with Alec about his pre-show ritual—"I stand on my head for a bit"—and how he and his bandmates have been able to stick together since they were teenagers. Originally aired April 1st,…

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Breaking the Fourth Wall with Isaac Butler 50:32

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Isaac Butler is an author, critic, theater director, and professor known for his books The Method: How The Twentieth Century Learned to Act and The World Only Spins Forward: The Ascent of Angels in America, co-written with Dan Kois. Butler’s writing has appeared in numerous publications such as New York magazine, The Guardian, the Los Angeles Revie…

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Moby - Summer Staff Picks 52:00

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Our summer tradition at Here’s the Thing continues, as staff members choose their favorite conversations from the archives for our Summer Staff Pick series. This week, we revisit Alec’s interview with Moby, who reflects on the unexpected success of his 1999 album Play—a record that transformed him from playing gigs in record stores to international…

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The Disappearance of Layla Santanello and Hollynn Snapp 32:34

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In 2023, within a few months' timeframe, two young girls would vanish without a trace from Kingsport, Tennessee. Hollynn Snapp, just 19 years old, and Layla Santanello, age 20. The girls have a similar background and mutual friends, but weren't known to hang out together themselves. There are some possible persons of interest- maybe in both cases- …

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21 Years Ago...The Disappearance of Billy Smolinski & Billy's Law 29:02

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Billy Smolinski Jr. was a likable, friendly, and outgoing guy. In 2004, at 31 years old, Billy had just broken up with his girlfriend but made plans to spend the following weekend with one of his exes. He was upset over the breakup, but looking forward to a weekend out to help get his mind off of things. But that weekend wouldn't happen. A bunch of…

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David Letterman - Summer Staff Picks 44:35

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Our summer tradition at Here’s the Thing continues, as staff members choose their favorite conversations from the archives for our Summer Staff Pick series. This week, we revisit Alec’s conversation with David Letterman, who began his Late Night gig as a self-described “gap-toothed, unknown smart ass.” Three decades later, Letterman reflects on how…

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Barry Gibb - Summer Staff Picks 45:44

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Our summer tradition at Here’s the Thing continues, as staff members choose their favorite conversations from the archives for our Summer Staff Pick series. This week, we revisit Alec’s conversation with Barry Gibb, the last surviving member of the legendary Bee Gees. Barry reflects on the group’s rise from childhood dreams of stardom to becoming o…

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Thelma Schoonmaker - Summer Staff Picks 44:27

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Our summer tradition at Here’s the Thing continues, as staff members choose their favorite conversations from the archives for our Summer Staff Pick series. This week, we revisit Alec’s conversation with Thelma Schoonmaker, the legendary editor behind every Martin Scorsese film since Raging Bull. Known for her warm, unassuming presence, Schoonmaker…

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ON THIS DAY: The Day Sandra Crispo Vanished (2019) 29:07

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In August of 2019, a grandmother in Hanson, Massachusetts vanished into thin air. She was last seen by her son-in-law, who dropped her off at home the evening of August 7, 2019. On August 9, 2019, Sandra's daughter, Laina, showed up at Sandra's house to drop off her three boys for the day, as they had previously arranged. Sandra was nowhere to be f…

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Judith Vecchione - Summer Staff Picks 39:14

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Our summer tradition at Here’s the Thing continues, as staff members choose their favorite conversations from the archives for our Summer Staff Pick series.This week in our Summer Staff Pick series, we revisit Alec’s interview with Judith Vecchione, Emmy- and Peabody-winning producer of the landmark PBS series Vietnam: A Television History, which p…

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The Disappearance of Leo James Wagner 25:27

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Something strange happened to 25-year-old Leo Wagner near St. Mary Lake on the Blackfeet Reservation. A witness saw Leo, crying and bleeding near the water, but Leo left before help could arrive. There would be clues as to where Leo went from there, but Leo has never been found. Where is Leo Wagner? *********** Follow us on: Facebook: www.facebook.…

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Griffin Dunne on Being “Kind of Brave” 37:28

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Griffin Dunne is an actor, producer, director, and author of his recent memoir The Friday Afternoon Club. Dunne is known for his memorable roles in cult films such as An American Werewolf in London and Martin Scorsese's After Hours, which Dunne also produced. Dunne is also known for his roles in popular TV series such as This Is Us and Succession. …

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BONUS: The Disappearance of Bernadette Behmlender and Shannon Arif 29:20

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BONUS: The Disappearance of Bernadette Behmlender and Shannon Arif. Follow us on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/wherearetheypodcast Instagram: @thewherearetheypodcast Email me: [email protected] Join our online detective group at Patreon: www.patreon.com/wherearetheypodcast

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From the Archives: Audra McDonald is the "Luckiest Survivor in the World" 40:40

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Much like the staggering beauty of her voice, Audra McDonald is impossible to ignore. The only artist to sweep all four acting categories at the Tony’s, she’s the most decorated Broadway star of all time. Reviews of her award-winning performances overflow with accolades, describing her stage presence as “spellbinding,” “haunting,” and “genius.” But…

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The Disappearance of Luke Stout With Recent Case Updates 42:28

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Luke David Stout vanished from Buckhannon, West Virginia in July 2012. Rumors are, that it was a murder-for-hire plot in this small, mountain town. What do YOU think happened to Luke David Stout?Follow us on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/wherearetheypodcastInstagram: @thewherearetheypodcastEmail me: [email protected] our online detective gro…

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Jake Tapper: From Breaking News to Bestsellers 39:44

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Jake Tapper is a journalist, news anchor, author, and the current lead Washington anchor for CNN. Tapper hosts the weekday news show, The Lead with Jake Tapper, and co-hosts the Sunday morning public affairs program, State of the Union. At CNN, Tapper has won numerous journalism awards, including Emmy Awards in 2023 and 2024. He also played a key r…

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The Disappearance of Deorr Kunz Jr. 33:05

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***THIS WAS RELEASED AS A SUBSCRIBER EPISODE IN 2023. WE COMBINED PART ONE AND TWO, SO THE FLOW IS A LITTLE DIFFERENT THAN OUR USUAL SHOW.*** JULY 10, 2015: Two-year-old DeOrr Kunz Jr (aka, Little Man) went on a camping trip with his mother and father, his great-grandfather, and a family friend. But somehow, tragedy struck this family during the tr…

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The Disappearance of Sheena Gibbs 33:38

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Sheena was scheduled to return to her family's house near Davenport, Iowa, in early November 2021. Sheena was currently residing in Chicago. Sheena never showed up as planned, and her family immediately began looking for her. There would be very few clues as to what Sheena was up to in the days before she vanished, and there would be many theories.…

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From the Archives: Nicolas Niarchos Exposes the Cobalt Gold Rush 39:47

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(Recorded October 4, 2021) Journalist Nicolas Niarchos may be the grandson of a famous Greek shipping magnate, but he can be found covering challenging and dangerous subjects like conflicts, minerals, and migration in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. He is a reporter at large at The New Yorker and a contributor to TIME, The Guardian, The New Yor…

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The Fourth of July Disappearance of Jarrett Brooks 27:01

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Jarrett Brooks walked out of his house on the morning of July 4, 2023, and hasn't been seen since. This was following an incident where his parents had grounded him. While Jarrett didn't seem too upset, he was seen on the surveillance camera his dad had set up in his gun room, removing one of his dad's guns. Jarrett was possibly seen walking throug…

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Victor Garber on Stage and Screen 34:58

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Victor Garber is a prolific actor and singer who seamlessly traverses theater, film, and television. He originated roles in iconic musicals such as “Sweeney Todd”, “Godspell”, “Noises Off”, and “Assassins”. Garber also appeared in Oscar award-winning films such as “Titanic”, “Argo”, and “Milk”. You may also recognize him as Jack Bristow from the lo…

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The Disappearance of Michelle Bernstein - Schultz 25:09

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On June 30, 2022, Michelle's mother received the worst news. Her daughter's boyfriend had texted her to tell her that Michelle was missing, and he hadn't seen her since the day before. He had just filed a police report and he wanted her to know. Michelle had also left behind all her personal belongings, including her beloved dog, Ava. No dog lover …

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The Disappearance of Harriet T. Olsen and Georgia Nadine Kirk 28:32

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Harriet vanished around 6:00 p.m. on June 24, 2000. Her husband said he had left her alone for less than an hour. Harriet was 75 years old and in good physical health. Did she wander off into the nearby Adirondack Mountains? Did someone pick her up? What happened to Harriet? ******************** Georgia Nadine was last seen in 2010, or maybe 2015. …

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The Disappearance of Patrick Carnes & Lucky 26:40

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On April 13, 2011, Pat Carnes and his dog Lucky were almost back home to Reno, Nevada. They had spent some time in Toledo, Ohio looking at retirement homes and visiting family. Pat was pulled over near Wells, Nevada at 9:00 p.m., for not moving over for a truck on the side of the road. He was given a warning and sent on his way- but not after the T…

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From the Archives: Billy Joel 1:04:31

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Recorded July 29th, 2012. Billy Joel has sold more records than The Stones, Bruce Springsteen, and Madonna—though the “rock star thing” is something he can “take off.” Joel started playing piano when he was about four or five years old. He admits that he doesn’t remember how to read sheet music anymore saying it’d be like reading Chinese. That does…

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The Disappearance of Ryan Larsen 30:36

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On May 17, 2021, Ryan went to a separate classroom to work on his math. Ryan, a sixth grader at La Vista Elementary School, was autistic and sometimes benefited from a quieter space to work. A teacher was supervising him. When the teachers switched shifts to watch over him, Ryan was left alone for ten minutes. When the teacher arrived to the classr…

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The Disappearance of Tabitha Queen: Revisited 32:06

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BASTROP, LOUISIANA: Tabitha Queen, a 29-year-old mother of three, vanished on Mother's Day back in 2021. And it didn't seem law enforcement was interested in doing anything about it. There were suspicious circumstances... * Some men who threatened her for not letting them use her car * Her car found abandoned * Interesting Security Cam Footage from…

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From Concert Hall to Cinema with Anthony Parnther 37:39

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Anthony Parnther is a conductor, bassoonist, and music educator prominently known for his work conducting and playing for critically acclaimed film scores. In 2019 he was appointed music director and conductor of the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra and concurrently serves as the music director of the Southeast Symphony in Los Angeles, California,…

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The Disappearance of Terrence Woods Jr. 27:29

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In October of 2018, Terrence Woods Jr. was working with a film crew in Idaho when something began to bother him. Enough of a bother to cause him to take a leave from work and head back home to Maryland in a few short days. Terrance had been in Idaho and Montana with the crew for five days and had another five days to go before he flew back to Maryl…

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From the Archives: Activist Gianna Reeve on Starbucks’ Unionization 40:16

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Against the backdrop of soaring stock prices and multi-million dollar executive packages, the labor movement is undergoing a resurgence. A Starbucks location in Buffalo, NY became the first within the coffee chain to unionize in 2021, and since then, more than 330 stores in 39 states have followed suit – with more elections underway. All the while,…

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The Unsolved Disappearance of Julie Earley 24:50

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Montgomery County, Ohio: Julie Earley, at age 50 years old, was in a troubled marriage. Her two adult sons from a previous marriage were no longer living with her, and her new husband, Cregg Earley, seemed to have anger issues. On May 21, 2012, Cregg got into an argument with her son on the phone. He left the house at 3:30 p.m. to go to a roofing j…