Best Keep The Darkness At Bay Podcasts (2025)

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Introducing: CRIMES OF... 7:32

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Power. Fame. Obsession. Betrayal. These are more than headlines. They are the forces behind some of the most unforgettable crimes in history. Crimes Of... is a weekly true crime anthology series, hosted by Sabrina Deana-Roga and Corinne Vien of Two Girls One Ghost, that explores a new theme each season, such as crimes of the paranormal, unsolved mu…

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Nicole VanderHeyden Case: Green Bay Murder Mystery & Fitbit Evidence 1:10:05

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When Nicole “Nikki” VanderHeyden didn’t return home after a night out in Green Bay, suspicion quickly fell on her boyfriend. Blood at the house, disturbing evidence in the yard, and his past all seemed to point in one direction. But investigators soon uncovered a very different story. From surveillance footage to Fitbit step data, digital evidence …

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Borderlands 4 and Battlefield 6 Are Playing it Safe, But Playing to Their Strengths - Beyond 912 1:22:04

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This week we’re joined by notorious tie-guy Travis Northup, who just dropped his review of Borderlands 4, and who also went hands on with some large scale maps in Battlefield 6 at a preview event. What do these two games have in common, besides being shooters? They’re both shaping up to be returns-to-form for a couple series that haven’t stuck the …

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Unknown Number: The High School Catfish (Part 2) 59:05

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Part 2 of 2: A Michigan high school couple is stalked by an anonymous texter for over a year—sending 50+ threatening messages a day. As families fall apart and the FBI gets involved, the truth behind the Netflix true crime doc Unknown Number: The High School Catfish is more disturbing than anyone could’ve guessed. In this two-part breakdown, we cov…

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25 PlayStation Games Still Coming in 2025 - Beyond 911 1:21:03

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The year is far from over, and some of the biggest game releases are still yet to come - so let’s run down 25 games of various shapes, sizes, genres, flavors and configurations that have our attention for one reason or another. From the obvious big sequels like Ghost of Yotei, Ninja Gaiden 4, and Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2, to smaller offb…

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Unknown Number: The High School Catfish (Part 1) 1:08:13

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A Michigan high school couple is stalked by an anonymous texter for over a year—sending 50+ threatening messages a day. As families fall apart and the FBI gets involved, the truth behind the Netflix true crime doc Unknown Number: The High School Catfish is more disturbing than anyone could’ve guessed. In this two-part breakdown, we cover the full c…

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007: First Light Gameplay Reveal Gives us a View To a Killer James Bond Game - Beyond 910 1:00:38

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This week we break down Sony's surprise 007 First Light state of play and why the game looks like it's going to be Hitman With a Dash of Uncharted, Sleeping Dogs & GTA. It's been a while since we've had a good 007 game and thats looking to change thanks in part to the game's developers history making the Hitman games (which are basically 007 games …

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Part 2: “The Oracle & the Algorithm” — Kendra Hilty TikTok Story 1:25:43

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(Part 2 of 2) After her TikTok series went viral, Kendra Hilty began calling herself “Oracle” and turning to AI chatbots “Henry” and “Claude” for guidance — while distancing herself from friends and family who questioned her narrative. In Part 2, we dive into the next phase of Kendra’s story: Kendra’s shift into relying on AI “companions” How algor…

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LEGO Batman Looks Like The Best Batman Game in Years - Beyond 909 52:06

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We’re back from gamescom, jetlagged, but excited to have some new and upcoming games to discuss. Capcom had a solid lineup including Pragmata, which doesn’t put puzzles above shooting, but still has puzzles, and probably isn’t a Mega Man prequel. The Resident Evil Requiem demo we had didn’t blow us away, but it also didn’t show too much, and maybe …

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Jack Preston, Musician, Artist, Producer 47:48

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Being a military kid and bouncing from town to town can be hard, but it can also open your mind to things you might never have had the chance to experience. Experience is what our guest this week picked up along the way and he is sharing it back through his music. Follow Jack on instagram - @jackpres Check out his music at JackPres.com Check out th…

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Part 1: “I Fell in Love with My Psychiatrist” — Kendra Hilty TikTok Story (Full Moon Edition) 1:22:04

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When Kendra Hilty started posting her 23-part TikTok series, she shocked millions with the story of falling in love with her psychiatrist — and believing he felt the same. Her videos quickly went viral, sparking debates about therapy ethics, blurred boundaries, and what happens when trust between patient and provider breaks down. In Part 1, we brea…

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Bad Influence, Ep. 3 #Unfollow: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing 1:23:26

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When child influencers try to escape the spotlight, not everyone lets them walk away quietly. In Episode 3 of Bad Influence, Tiffany lashes out at kids who leave her “Squad,” but a shocking lawsuit soon exposes something much bigger—sparking an FBI investigation. We dig into the dangers of kidfluencing, how young creators can be exploited for profi…

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Bad Influence, Ep. 2: #Crush — The Dark Side of Online Obsession 1:24:43

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When a teenage influencer sparks an online crush, the line between fan and follower blurs—and the fallout turns dark. In Episode 2 of Bad Influence, we dive into the story of Piper Rockelle’s fanbase, the parasocial relationships that formed around her, and how social media culture can turn a harmless hashtag into a breeding ground for manipulation…

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BONUS: We're Getting a New Name! 31:15

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If you’ve caught our latest socials, you already know — we’re stepping into a new era and giving the show a glow-up! 🎉Killer Queens will always hold a special place in our hearts, but without Tori, things are different. Instead of trying to make it what it was, we’re embracing what it is — and renaming the show This Feels Criminal.✅ What’s changing…

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Battlefield 6 Looks Like Donkey Kong Bananza Directed By Michael Bay - Beyond 908 1:15:37

2M ago1:15:37

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This week, we’re talking about the literally groundbreaking new destruction physics in Battlefield 6, which looks to be almost on par with Donkey Kong Bananza’s smashability, but in an obviously very different way. We’re also chatting with the developers of Ninja Gaiden Ragebound about the throwback platformer’s NES roots, and sharing some of the g…

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#Momager Mayhem: The Dark Truth Behind Piper Rockelle’s YouTube Fame (Bad Influence Ep. 1 Recap) 1:04:23

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What do you get when you mix a YouTube-famous 10-year-old, an overbearing stage mom, and millions of views? You get Piper Rockelle, The Squad, and the chaos of Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing—Netflix’s docuseries that exposes the disturbing reality behind viral childhood fame. In this episode, we’re diving into Episode 1: #Momager, whe…

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Dead in the Water: Nathan Carman, Family Fortune & the Fatal Fishing Trip 59:13

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A real-life maritime mystery meets true crime tragedy in this jaw-dropping case that rocked the Northeast. In 2016, Nathan Carman was rescued from a life raft after a supposed boating accident that left his mother, Linda, missing at sea. But behind the headlines of survival was a far more sinister story—a wealthy family, a cold case grandfather’s m…

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Fighting Yourself is Fun in Wuchang Fallen Feathers - Beyond 907 45:07

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From forgotten peripherals to bizarre trends, we're taking a wild trip through PlayStation's strangest hardware. Plus, Jada shares her early impressions of Wuchang: Fallen Feathers. This week we're going retro, weird, and very PlayStation. 00:00 - Intro01:00 - Wuchang: Fallen Feathers18:06 - PlayStation’s Best, Worst and Weirdest Experimental Produ…

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Titan: The OceanGate Submersible Disaster | Netflix Doc Recap & Breakdown 1:25:05

2M ago1:25:05

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Join us as we dive deep into Netflix’s new documentary, Titan: The OceanGate Submersible Disaster — the true story behind the 2023 implosion that left five passengers dead and the entire world watching. We’re breaking down the sub’s flawed tech, ignored safety warnings, and the billionaire bravado that led to catastrophe. Featuring: • Who was on bo…

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A Gentle 7-Minute Mindfulness Meditation for Grief and Loss 8:30

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If you’re grieving the loss of someone you love, this mindfulness meditation is for you. After losing my mother recently, I created and voiced this guided meditation mostly for myself. But, if you are dealing with grief I hope this reflection helps you to pause, breathe, and remember, with no pressure to “move on.” There’s no right way to grieve. T…

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Bonus: Spilling the Friendship Tea with Tyrella and Nikita (Killer Queens Q&A) 31:21

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Bonus Episode: Meet Nikita! In this special bonus episode from our TTTTY series (Time to Talk to You), we’re flipping the script and putting new co-host Nikita in the hot seat! From her first impressions of Tyrella to her most toxic traits, we're asking all the questions you didn't know you needed answers to. Get to know the hilarious, self proclai…

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How Does EA's Skate Compare to Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 - Beyond 906 49:12

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It’s a good time to be a fan of skateboarding video games, between Activision’s remakes fo Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 out now, plus EA’s long-awaited reboot of Skate (Sorry, “skate.”) arriving sometime in the foreseeable future. Nick had a chance to spend a few hours in the open world, and while the free-to-play live-service aspect is rubbing a l…

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Trainwreck at Sea: The Poop Cruise Disaster 1:04:07

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In 2013, a Carnival cruise set sail for paradise—and ended up a floating biohazard. Toilets overflowed, food ran out, air conditioning died, and over 4,000 people were trapped at sea… literally marinating in sewage. We break down the Netflix doc Trainwreck: The Cruise from Hell, relive the absolute chaos onboard, and ask the real question: how is t…

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Ghost of Yotei Looks Like a Bigger, Meaner and Prettier Spin on Tsushima - Beyond 905 57:41

3M ago57:41

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Sucker Punch finally gave us our long-awaited look at Ghost of Yotei in action, and while it’s certainly looking like a gorgeous successor to Tsushima that’ll put the PS5 through its paces, it’s hard not to compare it to one of this year’s other big open-world samurai game, Assassin’s Creed Shadows. While there will definitely be some familiar them…

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The Sleepwalking Killer? The Bizarre Case of Joseph Anthony Mitchell 58:22

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TW: Child Murder In the early morning hours of September 22, 2010, Christine Perolini’s world was shattered when her 13-year-old daughter ran into her bedroom screaming, “Daddy’s trying to hurt us!” Minutes later, Christine’s 4-year-old son, Blake Mitchell, was unresponsive, and her husband, Joseph Anthony Mitchell, was barricaded in another room—c…

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How Can Resident Evil Requiem Keep The Series Fresh After 30 Years? - Beyond 904 57:39

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Let’s get this out of the way: we’re happy there’s a new Resident Evil game on the way and we will absolutely be playing it day one. That said, the way Capcom is framing Resident Evil Requiem has us a bit skeptical - especially with them specifically bringing up the fact that Leon Kennedy (supposedly) isn’t in it. We discuss how Resident Evil’s lat…

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America's OG Backstabber- Benedict Arnold (Founding Felons) 1:01:47

3M ago1:01:47

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He was Washington’s ride-or-die… until he ghosted the Revolution for 20K and a pension." Benedict Arnold didn’t just switch sides—he planned to sell out West Point while hosting George Washington for dinner. Oh, and his wife? Was probably texting her British ex the whole time. This week on Killer Queens we're trying something new! Welcome to Foundi…

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Death Stranding 2: Weird, Confusing and a Technical Masterpiece - Beyond 903 1:03:28

3M ago1:03:28

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Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is finally almost here, and as one of 2025’s few big PlayStation exclusives, you can see why a lot of PS5 owners would be excited for this one. This week, we’re joined by Simon Cardy, who reviewed DS2 for IGN, to discuss the many things it does right, whether or not that’s enough to win over folks who didn’t live the…

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She Screamed for Help: The Murder of Andrea DelVesco at UCLA 44:10

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A promising UCLA senior, a late-night scream, and a horrifying failure to act. This is the story of Andrea DelVesco—and the system that let her down. Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just ke…

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Sony Hints At PlayStation 6, Knows Most Players Aren’t Into Cloud Gaming - Beyond 902 1:06:23

3M ago1:06:23

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The PlayStation 6 is still a long ways off, but Sony acknowledged they’re pushing the platform forward and exploring new ways for us to engage with it, but they’re well aware that streaming games from the cloud isn’t how most of us play our games. The PlayStation Portal might seem to suggest that’s the direction the company is taking things, but un…

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378: The Colonial Parkway Murders: A Scenic Road, a Hidden Killer 49:59

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Between 1986 and 1989, a series of couples were murdered or vanished along Virginia’s Colonial Parkway — a scenic stretch that became a deadly hunting ground. In this episode, we break down each victim’s story, the bizarre crime scenes, and the long-awaited DNA discovery that finally pointed to a killer. But with no conviction, will these cases eve…

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Karen Read Trial: Full Commonwealth Closing Argument Recap + Commentary 1:12:37

3M ago1:12:37

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In this bonus episode, we’re breaking down Hank Brennan’s full closing argument in the Karen Read trial—and y’all, it’s a ride. From “she was drunk so she must’ve done it” to “she didn’t mean to hit him… but maybe she was enraged and wanted the last word,” Brennan makes some bold claims—and we’re analyzing every twist. We’ll walk through the key co…