Best Sam Choi Podcasts (2026)

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JOHN HINCKLEY JR.—WHO I REALLY AM 42:33

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As shots rang out on March 30, 1981 outside the Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., President Ronald Reagan and three others lie seriously wounded. Just two months after Reagan was sworn in as the 40th president, John Hinckley Jr. shocked the world because of his movie star obsession. What followed was chaos. America learned of the deep psychosis tha…

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Narcissism or Autism? Nuances & Power Struggles with Dr. Sam Shay 40:49

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In today’s episode, I’m joined by my friend and colleague Dr. Sam Shay—also known as The Neurodiverse Doc. Sam is autistic, ADHD, and deeply committed to helping neurodiverse adults understand how their brains actually work in a world that wasn’t designed for them. We dive into a powerful (and sometimes triggering) conversation around autism, ADHD,…

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MURDER IN THE GRAVEYARD—Frank Stanfield 52:18

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THE 911 CALL THAT OPENED HELL'S DOOR. ONE CONFESSION. A LIFETIME OF TERROR. The 911 call was harrowing. "I accidentally killed someone. Please!" the man said, his voice rising. "Who?" "My stepmom. My name is Ian Anselmo. Sue-Ellen Anselmo, she's in the car with me. My dad is going to kill me. I guess I strangled her. I don't remember doing it. I re…

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KILLING TIME WITH JOHN WAYNE GACY-Karen Conti 1:04:39

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John Wayne Gacy raped, tortured, and murdered 33 boys and young men, burying most of them in the crawlspace under his Chicago home. Karen Conti was in high school at the time watching the bodies being removed on the television news. Fourteen years pass. Through a twist of fate, Conti, now a young and inexperienced attorney, is called upon to handle…

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Why ADHDers Get Hooked on Vaping and How to Get Free with Dr. Marc Picot 36:36

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In this episode, I’m diving into a topic that comes up all the time with my clients and listeners: vaping and nicotine addiction in adults with ADHD. I’m joined by Dr. Marc Picot—GP, health coach, former vaper, and founder of Vape Escape—who brings both clinical expertise and lived experience to this conversation. Together, we unpack why ADHD brain…

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DARK TIDE: Growing Up With Ted Bundy 1:30:31

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Edna's world turned upside down when her close cousin, Ted Bundy, was linked to the gruesome murders that had plagued her hometown of Seattle. Both devastating and dangerous, she reveals her journey of discovering the truth about her cousin who was more like a sibling, a man she loved, admired, and thought she knew so well. Edna delves into the unb…

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DIG ME A GRAVE— Dick Harpootlian 58:41

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The definitive true “Southern Gothic” account of the life, crimes, conviction, and execution of Donald “Pee Wee” Gaskins, the charismatic, brutal, well-liked, remorseless South Carolina serial killer who was dubbed the Charles Manson of the South—written by the prosecutor who brought him to justice. Of the hundreds of murder cases that noted South …

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ADHD, Burnout & Doing It All: Rancher-Entrepreneur Connor Coleman on Letting Go of Perfection 38:38

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In this episode, I sit down with my friend and client, Connor P. Coleman—a ranch management consultant, entrepreneur, and Enviropreneur Fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution. Connor has one of the most fascinating blends of passions: land management, environmental problem-solving, and navigating life and business with ADHD. From childh…

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EMPIRE CITY UNDER SIEGE—Craig McGuire 59:56

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Empire City Under Siege shares true stories of an FBI Special Agent spanning three tumultuous decades in New York City, beginning in the gritty 1970s when law enforcement refused to let their city be consumed by corruption and violence. Starting as an undercover operative investigating Mafia hijackers in Red Hook, Anthony John Nelson offers a gripp…

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Ep 197 - Building Change: Jay Sears on Leadership, Legacy, and Team Daya 30:06

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Jay Sears, founder and CEO of Team Daya, discussed the organization's mission to build primary schools in remote areas, funded by contributions from the ad tech industry. Team Daya operates in five countries: Senegal, Malawi, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Guatemala. Sears emphasized the importance of community involvement, with local communities providing …

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SISTERS IN DEATH—Who Killed The Black Dahlia?—Eli Frankel 1:29:47

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Who killed the Black Dahlia? In this eye-opening shocker, award-winning producer, true-crime researcher, and Hollywood insider Eli Frankel finally solves the greatest-and most gruesome-murder mystery of the twentieth century just before its 80th anniversary. In January 1947, the bisected body of Elizabeth Short, completely drained of blood, was dis…

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What ADHD Teens ACTUALLY Need From Their Parents with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart 46:15

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What ADHD teens actually need from their parents can feel confusing, exhausting, and emotional—and if you’ve ever wondered whether you’re getting it “right,” this episode will bring relief. I sat down with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, a pediatric psychologist, parent coach, and author of Love the Teen You Have, for a deeply validating and practical con…

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RUNAWAY GROOM—Ron Peterson Jr 1:17:49

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Good-hearted country boy Petie Miller vanishes without a trace two days before his wedding in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley in 1983. Some speculate it’s a case of cold feet, but investigators suspect cold-blooded murder. The bride’s stepfather, a violent career criminal named Charlie Almond, is the prime suspect. Circumstantial evidence suggests tha…

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A NEED TO KILL—Mark Pettit 1:09:15

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From two-time best-selling author and three-time Emmy-winning investigative reporter Mark Pettit comes the haunting true story of Nebraska serial killer John Joubert—a case that shocked a nation and still echoes across the true-crime world. It was one of the most terrifying times in Nebraska's history. The year a young Air Force Airman went on a ki…

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What Students with ADHD (and Their Parents) Need to Know: High School & College Success with Hannah Choi 48:17

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College can feel overwhelming for students with ADHD, but support exists. In this episode, I talk with Hannah Choi—executive function coach and communications specialist at Beyond Booksmart. Hannah shares her personal ADHD story and practical tools to help college students build independence, manage their time, and advocate for what they need. From…

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THE PEOPLE vs THE GOLDEN STATE KILLER—Thien Ho 50:52

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In The People vs. the Golden State Killer, Thien Ho, the current District Attorney of Sacramento, recounts his harrowing and exhilarating experience as the lead prosecutor responsible for capturing and prosecuting Joseph DeAngelo. Referred to at various times by law enforcement and the media as the Visalia Ransacker, the East Bay Rapist, the Origin…

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Ep 196 - Rishad Tobaccowala on the Future of Leadership and Meaningful Careers 50:31

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Rishad Tobaccowala, founder of the Rethinking Work Platform and co-founder of the Athena Project, discussed the future of work, emphasizing the shift towards remote and freelance roles, with over 51% of the workforce expected to be remote by 2028. He highlighted the importance of meaningful, purposeful work, citing research showing its impact on he…

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NUREMBERG and THE NAZI AND THE PSYCHIATRIST—Jack El-Hai 57:06

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The film NUREMBERG, to be released November 7th, 2025 is an American drama written, co-produced and edited by James Vanderbilt. It is based on the 2013 book, THE NAZI AND THE PSYCHIATRIST by Jack El Hai.. In 1945, after his capture at the end of the Second World War, Hermann Göring arrived at an American-run detention center in war-torn Luxembourg,…

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Black with ADHD in Hollywood: 'Shrinking' Writer/Actor Ashley Nicole Black Discusses Identity, Representation, & Owning Your Brain 51:01

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In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant and hilarious Ashley Nicole Black—Emmy-winning writer, comedian, and actor known for her work on A Black Lady Sketch Show, Ted Lasso, and Shrinking. We dive into her personal ADHD journey, the powerful intersection of being Black and neurodivergent, and how her diagnosis—sparked by an unexpected wave o…

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A TOWN WITHOUT PITY—Jason Vuic 1:23:56

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In the 1980s, the tiny town of Arcadia, Florida, was “fifty miles and fifty years from Sarasota.” With its cowboy roots, low-wage agricultural industries, and violent frontier history, Arcadia was a curious mix of the desolate ranchlands of West Texas and the stately homes and bitter race relations of the South. In A Town without Pity, award-winnin…

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NOIR BY NECESSITY—Mike Gatto 50:54

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Mike Gatto was an up-and-coming young lawmaker when his father was brutally murdered. The act sucked him into the world of noir: wild theories, intransigent detectives, and unimaginable violence. This true crime story reads like a thriller, offering insight into the world of politics and the seedy underbelly of crime investigation in modern Los Ang…

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ADHD, Shame & Self-Worth: Russ Jones Explains how to Show Up (Even at 40%) 38:59

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In this episode, I’m joined by Russ Jones, the incredibly relatable and hilarious host of the ADHD Big Brother podcast and creator of the ADHD Big Brother community. Russ is not only a productivity coach trained in integrative wellness and ADHD-specific strategies—he’s also someone who’s walked the walk. Diagnosed later in life, Russ turned his own…

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Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges: Jenna LoMonaco’s Guide to Music, Marketing, and Leadership 24:40

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Jenna LoMonaco, Head of Marketing at ONErpm, discusses her career journey from Brooklyn to New Jersey, her transition from audio engineering to PR, and her role at ONErpm. She highlights the company's unique position as a modern music label offering distribution, artist deals, publishing, and content creation. Jenna emphasizes the importance of tra…

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THE LAS VEGAS MASSACRE CONNECTIONS—Mark Gray 1:13:30

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On October 1, 2017, Mary Jo von Tillow’s world changed forever. Her husband, Kurt, was killed in the Route 91 Harvest Festival mass shooting in Las Vegas, the deadliest in U.S. history. In just eleven minutes, her life—and the lives of thousands of others—were shattered. But what followed was more than grief. Out of devastation came unexpected bond…

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Every Killer Leaves A Trace - Dennis Carson 50:43

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They blended in. They raised families, held steady jobs, and hid in plain sight. But behind the mask of normalcy, they were monsters—responsible for decades of terror, pain, and death. Every Killer Leaves A Trace is a chilling narrative nonfiction thriller that exposes moments that led to the shocking unmasking and ultimate capture of twenty-six of…

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ADHD & the “Right” Way to Parent with Climbing the Walls Host Danielle Elliott 41:40

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In this episode, I sit down with Danielle Elliott—science and health journalist, documentarian, and host of the podcast Climbing the Walls, which explores the surge in ADHD diagnoses among women. Danielle shares her personal journey of receiving an ADHD diagnosis and navigating pregnancy as a single mom by choice, offering a refreshingly honest per…

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25 FROZEN, 1 THAWED—Bob Cyphers 1:07:41

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25 Frozen, 1 Thawed: Murder and Mayhem in the Midwest takes readers deep into the heart of unsolved mysteries and chilling crimes that have haunted communities across the Midwest. From small towns shattered by sudden disappearances to cities rocked by violent acts, each chapter brings a different story—twenty-five cases left frozen in time, still w…

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GREG SCARPA, LEGENDARY EVIL—Jonathan Dyer 1:13:30

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Goodfellow, capo, killer, thief. A man so diabolically evil that he ordered his eldest son to murder his closest associate, and his youngest son to murder his best friend. When Greg Scarpa was in his early twenties he became a goodfellow in the Profaci family by swearing a blood oath to the Mafia, at the time the country’s largest organized-crime s…

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ADHD Dating Red Flags with Sabrina Zohar 45:26

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Have you ever found yourself obsessing over someone new, even if you barely know them? In this powerful episode, I sit down with dating coach and podcast host Sabrina Zohar to explore how ADHD intersects with dating, emotional regulation, and the often misunderstood phenomenon of limerence. Sabrina is known for her no-BS approach to relationships a…

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THE MURDER OF DEBBIE GAMA—Justin Dombrowski 1:12:03

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The murder that still haunts a Pennsylvania city. On the morning of August 8, 1975, sixteen-year-old Debbie Gama disappeared after leaving her home in Erie, only to be found raped and strangled days later in a creek nearly thirty miles from her home. What followed was an investigation that lacked suspects or even evidence pointing to a viable suspe…

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31 MURDERS-—Alvin A.J. Esau 1:00:38

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Many decades before Ted Bundy roamed the country there was serial killer Earle Nelson. During the 1920s, this geographically mobile killer went from city to city. His modus operandi involved getting into a house by pretending to be a person looking for a room to rent or inspecting a house that was for sale, and then strangling the landlady, often f…