Best Dmca Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 135: Baldur’s Gate 3’s Lawrence Schick and His Decades of Work in Game Development 1:04:15

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Veteran game designer and author Lawrence Schick shares stories from his early 80's work with the ColecoVision, Atari 2600, and Intellivision. With over four decades of experience in the industry, Schick details how he helped pioneer a multi-discipline, team-based approach to game development designing games like Smurf: Rescue and Tarzan while pull…

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Season 7 – Slipping Through the Cracks of Justice Special Edition: Kenneth Bianchi’s Parole Hearing – The Hillside Strangler Wants Out 20:53

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Kenneth Bianchi—the Hillside Strangler—is up for parole. Yeah, you heard that right. The same sadistic predator who raped, tortured, and murdered teenage girls and children in one of the most horrific serial killing sprees in American history… is trying to walk free. In this Murder Phone Special Edition, Tony Ciaglia—The Serial Killer Whisperer—bri…

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Slipping Through The Cracks of Justice John Wayne Gacy Part 7 “Employees, Accomplices and JUSTICE” 1:03:08

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John Wayne Gacy was more than just a twisted killer in clown makeup—he was a predator hiding in plain sight. In this gut-wrenching episode of Murder Phone, Tony and Al go beyond the crawl space to shine a light on the survivors—the ones who got away, and the scars they carry. From attempted assaults to full-blown horrors, you’ll hear firsthand acco…

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Episode 134: Preservation Work Inside the University of Michigan Library Computer and Video Game Archive 1:10:22

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Host Phil Salvador and guest host Colleen Barrett, Rare Books Librarian at UK Libraries, chat with David Carter, Video Game Archivist and Comic Librarian at University of Michigan Library Computer and Video Game Archive, about the work he does in archiving video game material within such a large and academic institutions. We discuss what tools are …

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Slipping Through The Cracks of Justice John Wayne Gacy Part 6 “Echos From The Crawl Space” 1:18:53

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Tony and Al break down the Gacy arrest in Murder Phone style. How does a man diagnosed as a dangerous sociopath in 1968, sentenced to ten years for sodomizing a teenage boy, walk free after just 18 months… and then go on to torture, rape, and murder over 30 young men and boys? In this explosive episode, Tony and Al rip the mask off the system that …

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Episode 133: Spyro the Dragon artist Craig Stitt talks Sega and Insomniac 1:34:11

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On this special video episode of the Video Game History Hour, we sat down with Craig Stitt, retired game artist and designer. Craig worked on games including Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Kid Chameleon, Ratchet & Clank, and Spyro the Dragon. He gave us a tour of his portfolio and talked about working at Sega in America, creating Spyro, dealing with burnout…

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Season 7 Slipping Through The Cracks of Justice John Wayne Gacy Part 5 “The Horror Unfolds” 1:25:57

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In this harrowing episode, Tony Ciaglia and his father Al peel back the bloodstained layers of John Wayne Gacy’s final killing spree—when the bodies no longer fit beneath the floorboards and the monster behind the clown makeup grew more careless, arrogant, and vicious. From the chilling murder of 15-year-old Robert Piest to the river-dumped remains…

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Episode 132: Croc Remaster 1:23:53

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Frank Cifaldi and Phil Salvador host a discussion with Jez San, Jason Smith, and Mike Arkin from Argonaut Games about the development and remastering of the 1997 game Croc: Legend of the Gobbos. We touch on what went into the original game - incorporating 3D technology and character design influences from traditional animation - as well as enhancem…

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Season 7 Slipping Through The Cracks Of Justice John Wayne Gacy Part 4 “Handcuffs and Horror” 1:14:31

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Step inside the twisted world of John Wayne Gacy—a suburban home that looked ordinary on the outside but hid unimaginable horrors within. In this episode, Tony and Al dive into Gacy’s chilling methods: his Tiki Bar of terror, the “magic trick” handcuffs that became instruments of torture, and his monstrous transformation from jovial host to sadisti…

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Episode 131: Flitman Collection 1:10:35

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Hosts Frank Cifaldi and Phil Salvador chat with Mark and Michelle Flitman, a father-daughter duo, about Mark’s career, his donated collection at the VGHF, and his autobiography: "It’s Not All Fun and Games." As a semi-retired video game and toy producer, Mark shares his career highlights as a publisher producer throughout the 90’s and into the earl…

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Season 7 Slipping Through the Cracks of Justice,John Wayne Gacy Part 3 “Screams on Summerdale” 1:06:05

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In this harrowing third installment of the Gacy series, Tony Ciaglia and his no-bullshit co-host and dad Al—take listeners deep into the heart of darkness at 8213 West Summerdale Avenue. With chilling precision and raw emotion, Screams on Summerdale exposes how John Wayne Gacy’s monstrous acts escalated under the noses of neighbors, law enforcement…

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Episode 130: Spycraft 54:01

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Phil Salvador hosts Polygon’s Clayton Ashley and Simone de Rochefort to discuss a documentary they produced last year called The Great Game: The Making of Spycraft | Full Polygon Documentary about the 1996 FMV CD-ROM game, Spycraft. You can listen to the Video Game History Hour every other Wednesday on Patreon (one day early at the $5 tier and abov…

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Season 7, Slipping Through the Cracks of Justice – Part 2: The Deadly Charade of John Wayne Gacy 1:24:37

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In this chilling second installment, host Tony Ciaglia—The Serial Killer Whisperer—is joined by his father Al and brother Joey as they plunge even deeper into the twisted descent of John Wayne Gacy. After serving a laughable eighteen months in prison for sexually assaulting a teenage boy, Gacy slithers his way back into society… and right under the…

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Episode 129: Powerhouse Chloe Appleby 1:10:46

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Phil Salvador and Robin Kunimune chat with Chloe Appleby, games curator at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, Australia, who shares how she turned her passion for games into a dream role blending community, culture, and quirky preservation. From Sydney’s post-COVID game scene revival to tracking down lost media and organizing a free indie games festi…

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Season 7 Slipping Through The Cracks of Justice John Wayne Gacy: Part 1 - "Gacy’s Dark Beginnings" 1:13:32

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Murder Phone is back, and this season, we’re exposing killers who slipped through the cracks of justice. These monsters walked free when they should have been stopped !! And who better to start with than John Wayne Gacy—the monster who hid in plain sight. Gacy was more than a murderer—he was a grinning demon with an insatiable hunger for control. A…

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Episode 128: DMCA 2024 Copyright Ruling 1:10:00

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Phil Salvador and Kendra Albert, a partner at Albert Sellars LLP, digest, discuss, and dissect the 2024 DMCA exemption petition to make it easier for libraries and archives to preserve video games and the subsequent ruling by the US Copyright Office. Join us for an insightful look at the recent ruling, legal implications, and what it all means for …

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Episode 127: Sarge’s Heroes 1:17:26

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In this episode of Video Game History Hour, Michael Mendheim joins host Frank Cifaldi and guest-host John Rairdin to reflect on his career, from early work on Fester’s Quest to cult favorites like Mutant League Football and Sarge’s Heroes. Mendheim shares stories about creative risks, industry shakeups, and the challenges of keeping games alive — w…

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Episode 126: A Fireside Chat with Gail Tilden 1:07:42

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Gail Tilden, Nintendo of America’s marketing mastermind, takes Frank Cifaldi on a trip down memory lane in a panel at the Long Island Retro Gaming Expo, reminiscing about everything from the early days of NES branding to the explosive rise of Pokémon. She shares behind-the-scenes stories about marketing mishaps (hello, Zelda Rap), strategic pivots …

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Episode 125: ROMchip, What’s Next? 1:05:37

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Laine Nooney, an associate professor at NYU and managing editor of ROMchip: A Journal of Game Histories, joins Phil Salvador on The Video Game History Hour to chat about the journal’s mission to make game history more than just timelines. ROMchip is an open-access, independent journal that brings together academics, enthusiasts, and industry pros, …

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Episode 124: Digital Library Launch 1:09:02

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It’s finally arrived: our digital library archive is now open in early access! Our library team: library director Phil Salvador, director of technology Travis Brown, and artist and engineer Amanda Cifaldi all join foundation director Frank Cifaldi and show producer Robin Kunimune to celebrate and discuss the years-long project sampling just a porti…

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Episode 123: GamePro Magazine Collection 1:30:47

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Guests Katrin Auch & Dan Amrich, formerly of GamePro magazine, discuss their time at the publication as well as the archival collection now housed by the VGHF. Kat and Dan recount their experience of transitioning from film to digital layouts, unintentional blunders, working under tight budgets and deadlines, and the creative process of creating co…

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Episode 122: Save the Games Recap 1:16:49

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We're joined by Director of Digital Preservation at The Strong National Museum of Play Andrew Borman to recap the events of the first ever Save the Games Symposium put on by the museum in August 2024, a conference dedicated to digital preservation and advancing the field of video game preservation. Chris Arneil, National Film and Sound Archive of A…

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Episode 121: Exploring the Cyan Vault 47:43

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In this field report from Mead, Washington, Cyan co-founder Rand Miller takes VGHF library director Phil Salvador on an exclusive tour of the "Cyan Vault." Together, they uncover rare game artifacts, prototypes, and cool behind-the-scenes treasures while diving into Cyan's rich history. Listen in to discover how thoughtful, meticulous preservation …

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Christmas Message From Your Host Tony Ciaglia 16:02

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Tony sends a special Christmas Message and talks about his Near Death Experience Tony shares one of his writings titled "Standing Before God" He discusses his unwavering faith in God and talks of life with a T.B.I. Standard Legal Disclaimer for Murder Phone: “The content of this podcast, including all phone calls, interviews, and original commentar…

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Episode 120: Nintendo's Virtual Boy 1:13:23

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In our very first episode of season two, university professor José Zagal and video game historian Benj Edwards, co-authors of Seeing Red: Nintendo's Virtual Boy, join host Frank Cifaldi to educate us all on Nintendo’s Virtual Boy. Mentioned in the show: Benj’s original article on VB: https://www.fastcompany.com/3050016/unraveling-the-enigma-of-nint…

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Season Two Announcement 8:41

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We're thrilled to announce season two of the Video Game History Hour is finally here! We've been toiling away behind the scenes putting together a fun and interesting new line-up of guests and we can't wait to share them all with you. Keep an eye on your feed for our re-launch episode coming up next. You can listen to the Video Game History Hour ev…

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Season 6 Episode 11 “Ken Bianchi The Hillside Strangler “Who The Hell Is Tony D’Amato ” 1:39:49

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This Episode is Titled The Wrap Up, “Who The Hell Is Tony D’Amato” Tony, Al and Joey are hosting this exciting Season Finale. Together they will explain the bombshell news about who Tony D’Amato is. The case against Ken Bianchi will be wrapped up today as you will hear details about Tony’s visit with Ken’s mom Frances back in 2010. Tony has never r…

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Season 6 Episode 10 “Ken Bianchi The Hillside Strangler “Serial Killer Show And Tell” 1:18:12

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This episode is titled “Serial Killer Show And Tell” This is truly an episode to watch on the Murder Phone You Tube Channel. Tony and Al are going to have a little fun and share a few of the items and artwork that Tony received from Bianchi over the years. I think by now you are very aware of what a whack job Bianchi is, but Tony will show you thro…

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Season 6 Episode 9 " Bianchi The Hillside Strangler “I Never Killed Anyone, It’s All Fiction" 1:27:16

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In this episode Tony and Al are going to let Captain Kenneth Bianchi take the stand and present his case. Kenny has faked being an MPD, has confessed, pleaded guilty and asked for a plea deal so he wouldn’t get executed. But all we’ve heard this season is how innocent he is! Bianchi said if he could get the information out to the world he could pro…

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Did your restaurant get a legal demand from Joe Hand or G&G Closed PPV piracy? 6:21

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Vondran Legal® - Sports Infringement Law. Understanding the legal damages you may face for having publicly displayed a boxing match at your commercial establishment without the proper commercial license.There are THREE LEVELS OF DAMAGES you need to be aware of when you are being accused of illegally intercepting a TV signal, and broadcasting and pu…

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Boxing Piracy and the "ESPN Plus" Defense 4:06

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Vondran Legal® Telecommunications Piracy Law - Boxing Piracy with Joe Hand Promotions, J&J Sports Production and G&G Closed Circuit Events. Does a purchase on ESPN Plus save you from commercial broadcasting?If your bar, restaurant, cigar bar, barber shot, pool hall, sports bar or related establishment pays for a residential license to watch the lat…

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Season 6 Episode 8 “Ken Bianchi The Hillside Strangler “Infidelity, Hypnosis and Alibis” 1:18:56

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Tony’s story starts with a taped conversation where Bianchi describes how his wife was unfaithful to while he was in jail. He found out much later that a psychologist that worked for the defense team was sleeping with Kelli. This certainly is karma at its best. In another taped conversation Ken went to great lengths to describe how he was framed an…

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Season 6 Episode 7 “Ken Bianchi The Hillside Strangler AKA The Bellingham Strangler” 1:02:35

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Bianchi continues to fake his innocence and on various phone calls you will hear him talk how it pisses him off that killers can’t be honest with victims families so they can have closure. This coming from someone who has murdered 12 girls and still feigns innocence. Tony and Al will cover the murders of Kimberly Martin the 9th victim and Cindy Hud…

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Season 6 Episode 6 “November Nightmare” 48:00

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This is November 1977 and it would become one of the most terrifying months in L,A history. The Hillside Stranglers, Angelo Buono and Kennith Bianchi were about to embark on a killing spree that would have the women of Los Angeles in a panic. As Ken Bianchi talks on recorded phone conversations about what a nice romantic guy he is, and professes hi…

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Overview of G&G Closed Circuit Events Boxing Piracy Cases 7:13

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VondranLegal.com - PPV Boxing Piracy Defense. Call (877) 276-5084. We have helped many bars, restaurants and business owners defend and settle these cases.Receiving a demand letter from G&G Closed Circuit Events, Inc. for illegally broadcasting a commercial pay-per-view boxing event is a serious matter that requires immediate attention. G&G Closed …

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Season 6 Special Edition Episode 4 “Solving The I-70 Killings Part 2” 59:45

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Guests: Bob Cyphers, Adam Murray and Aaron Murray Bob Cyphers knows this case better than most and Adam and Aaron Murray know the alleged killer better than anyone. Tony and Al thought it would be great to get them all back on the show, and give them a chance to ask each other questions relating to the crimes and the alleged killer. It’s been 32 ye…

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Season 6 Special Episode 5 "We Found The Root Cellar" From The Best Of Murder Phone 1:10:48

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This episode is from our "The Best Of Murder Phone" list ! Tony, Al and Joey were very disappointed after the first trip to Cape Cod in December of 2016. They found the general area of the root cellar so they knew it was there, but they needed a new plan of attack. We began to investigate Ground Penetrating Radar and after much investigation and so…

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Season 6 Special Episode 3 Solving The I-70 Killings: with Guests Adam and Aaron Murray 1:21:31

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Tony and Al are trying to solve the identity of the I-70 killer. The case is 32 years old, but the detectives have never given up. With the help of todays guests we hope to give them the pieces of the puzzle that they need to finally close this case. These two men first became fans of Murder Phone and since then we have become friends. One day they…

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Season 6 Special Edition Episode 2 with Guest Bob Cyphers 1:02:45

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Bob Cyphers spent his career as a news reporter and producer for CBS affiliate KMOV in St Louis. In 1992 he covered an unusual murder in nearby St Charles, Mo. that turned out to be the 1st of the I-70 Killings At the time he had no idea this would become part of his life. He joined a cold case task force in 2021 and has recently authored a book ti…

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Season 6 Special Edition Episode 1 The I-70 Killings, History and Investigations 48:28

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It's been over 32 years since these killings happened and they are still unsolved. This cowardly killer would shoot defenseless victims in the back of the head for no apparent reason, and he has never been Identified. Tony and his dad will cover the series of murders, then they will follow information that was presented through the years as authori…

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Season 6 Episode 5 The Hillside Stranglers “L.A. Women” 1:19:51

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The year is 1976 and Kenny is 25 years old and moving away from mommy with a whole bunch of problems. Tony shares many phone conversations with Bianchi covering his move to L.A. and his feelings about woman. These are all lies of course because Ken Bianchi has never revealed the real truth about the ruthless killer he is. As an adult Bianchi’s beha…

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Season 6 Episode 4 Ken Bianchi: “The Demon Teeth of The Hillside Strangler” 1:12:05

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Tony shares a phone clip with Bianchi’s mom that has never been revealed before. When Kenny was 4 or 5 he got 3 sets of front teeth. She asked the dentist if he would be a demon, and if he would go crazy later in life. Talk about foreshadowing isn’t it ironic that this guy truly is a demon. Bianchi’s adopted father Nick Bianchi died suddenly in 196…

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Season 6 Episode 3 Ken Bianchi: The Trial of the Hillside Strangler “Nature or Nurtured” 1:12:40

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Last week Tony covered the terrible effects of ABS Abandoned Baby Syndrome. We know how bad Ken’s first 3 months were and now we will hear some of what the rest of his childhood was like. Tony will quote comments from some of the Medical reports that go back as far as the 1950s. Here are a few examples: “The relationship between Ken and his adoptiv…

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Season 6 Episode 2 Francis Bianchi “Loving Mother or Evil Step Mom” 1:29:20

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This episode we are going back to Ken’s early years and we’ll see some of the reasons he turned out the way he did. Frances Bianchi and Tony became good friends so you will hear a lot of conversation from her during this season. As we get into the story we’ll see that it was a really complicated relationship between mother and son. A true Oedipus c…

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Season 6 Episode 1 The Trial of Ken Bianchi “The Hillside Strangler” 1:05:20

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Ken Bianchi’s life long wish was that his story could be told to the world to prove his innocence. This season we will grant his wish and present his case. Ken through old phone calls and letters will act as his defense lawyer and try to lie over and over again to prove he is an innocent victim. Tony and his dad will be the prosecutors and present …

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Season 5 Episode 12 “The Wrap Up” 1:43:53

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Tony, his brother Joey and his Dad help him wrap up the entire season. Given all the information that Metheny has shared it is quite a task. This Episode is a must watch on You Tube. Tony shares some new videos of Joe Metheny’s neighbor, and where Joe lived before he was arrested. In order to help tell Metheny’s story and prove he was telling the t…

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Episode 11 “Visit With a Monster” Part 2 1:06:02

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Tony takes you back to July 2010 when he visits Joe Roy Metheny in prison. Tony and Al share videos of their trip that have never been seen before and they will make you feel like you were there with them. You will go under the bridge with us where he murdered 5 people and tasted human meat for the first time You will see The Border Line Bar and Gr…

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Episode 10 “Visit With a Monster” 1:22:51

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Tony takes you back to July 2010 on one of his investigative trips to meet with the Monster Joe Roy Metheny Tony and Al actually visit Joe Metheny in prison. They are the only visitors this monster ever had other than detectives During the two days of visits Tony recounts the many stories that Metheny shared with them. He spoke openly of killings h…

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Essential elements of a NIL sports endorsement agreement 14:07

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Vondran Sports Law - NIL endorsement agreements overview - [essential contractual elements]In this podcast, Attorney Steve® discusses some of the most important items a student-athlete should take into account BEFORE signing a NIL sports endorsement agreement. Important terms are discussed including:Parties to the agreementSpecifically identified d…

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Current events with Steve and Lisa 44:23

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http://www.snlshow.com - Click to listen to past episodes!In this episode, Steve and Lisa (Husband and Wife Law Firm Team) discuss the following current events:1. Alabama Coach Nick Saban retires, or will he?2. Gang rape in the Metaverse, should this be a crime?3. Collegiate Name, Image and Likeness sports marketing is BOOMING!4. Strike 3 Holdings …