Best The Rust Devil Podcasts (2025)

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Flashback to Joseph James DeAngelo: The Golden State Killer 2:03:10

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17h ago2:03:10

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The Golden State Killer is one of the most prolific criminals in American history. Despite committing hundreds of known crimes and being suspected of many more, he evaded capture for 44 years until technology finally caught up with him. Sponsor: ⁠shopify.com/casual⁠ - sign up for your $1 per month trial period today Learn more about your ad choices…

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Lonely PhDs: Blue Bayou / In America 48:33

4h ago48:33

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The Docs are back this week to discuss immigration narratives. They will use the films Blue Bayou and In America to help facilitate the discussion. You can subscribe, rate, and leave feedback on the show through Apple, Google, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check us out over at Blue Sky and drop a line: LonelyPhDs (@lonelyphds.bsky.soc…

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453: New York Homicide: Broken Pride (S1E5) 52:33

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A Brooklyn lesbian couple faces a nightmare after an intruder enters their home and attacks them on the Fourth of July weekend in 1995. Sylvia Lugo is shot twice, and later dies. As the police investigate, suspicion falls on her partner - until the real perpetrator is shockingly discovered. WE'RE ON YOUTUBE - Want to view the episodes and not just …

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452: Look Into My Eyes Part 2 1:01:50

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As investigators look deeper into the deaths of the three students at North Port High School, the case also starts to attract more attention in the press. But will the community hold the principal accountable, or will they rally to defend him? WE'RE ON YOUTUBE - Want to view the episodes and not just listen? Check our new video feed to see full vid…

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DNA Frees UK Man After 38 Years in Maximum Security 1:31:06

8d ago1:31:06

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Peter Sullivan spent 38 years in ‘Monster Mansion’ for a murder he didn’t commit. How did bite-mark forensics and coerced confessions ruin a life—and who killed Diane Sindall? Sponsor: shopify.com/casual - sign up for your $1 per month trial period today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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451: Murder Has Two Faces: Capitol Killings 48:19

8d ago48:19

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FAM! This series is excellent, and huge hats off to Robin Roberts bringing attention to cases that have loooooooong deserved it. In episode two, we learn the story of Joyce Chiang, a promising DC intern and law student whose murder would be overshadowed by a much more well known case several years later. WE'RE ON YOUTUBE - Want to view the episodes…

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450: Look Into My Eyes Part 1 1:14:59

8d ago1:14:59

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At North Port High School in Florida in 2011, three students tragically die within several months of each other. It's soon discovered that the principal of the school has been practicing unlicensed hypnosis sessions with some of the student body, including the three victims. Just how culpable is he in their deaths? FAM! We'll have Part 2 of our cov…

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This Couple Never Made It Home. But Why Were They Murdered? 1:12:58

15d ago1:12:58

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Content warning: Knoxville’s brutal 2007 torture slayings of Channon Christian and Chris Newsom—kidnapping, assault, murder, botched trials, a disbarred judge, retrials, and lifelong sentences. An unflinching, researched Casual Criminalist dive. Sponsor: rocketmoney.com/casual - cancel your unwanted subscriptions today Learn more about your ad choi…

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Fatal Decision Leaves Mary Steinhauser Dead (Inside Prison Walls) 1:06:12

18d ago1:06:12

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In 1975, a Canadian prison standoff turned tragic when psychiatric nurse Mary Steinhauser was killed. Was it a chaotic mistake—or a deliberate cover-up hidden behind official reports? Sponsor: shopify.com/casual - start your $1 per month trial period today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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449: Trainwreck: Poop Cruise 1:08:51

15d ago1:08:51

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GRAB YOUR RED HAZMAT BAGS AND GIRD YOUR LOINS, CUZ IT'S TIME TO SET SAIL ON THE POOP CRUISE! Today is the day, Fam and we are screaming with excrement...I MEAN EXCITEMENT. Ugh, don't go on cruises, my loves, UNLESS YOU LOVE THEM IN WHICH CASE LIVE YOUR LIFE, but beware and be prepared so you know what URINE for. OK, oh my God, just go listen to the…

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Hannah Foster Took the Nightbus Home. She Was Never Seen Again. 56:22

19d ago56:22

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Seventeen-year-old Hannah Foster vanished after a night out in Southampton. Her parents’ relentless pursuit of justice spanned continents, ending in a dramatic extradition and a legacy transforming tragedy into hope. Sponsor: shopify.com/casual - start your $1 per month trial period today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic…

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448: The Murder of Hadas Winnick (from "I'm Related to a Killer") 56:21

20d ago56:21

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On September 25, 2007, 22-year-old Amy Winnick left her job near Calabasas, California, and headed home. Her cell phone rang. It was was her 25-year-old brother Jesse. "Don't go home," he told her. And then he said "I just killed Mom," and then he hung up. This unimaginable nightmare was the culmination of years of abuse perpetrated by Jesse to bot…

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The Perfect Bid 1:01:03

22d ago1:01:03

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FAM! Travel back with us to one of our funniest episodes! Get ready to meet Ted Slauson, a math teacher who becomes OBSESSED with the gameshow The Price is Right. He spends weeks and months MEMORIZING THE COST OF THOUSANDS OF ITEMS in order to beat the game--a tactic which is apparently perfectly legal. He goes to the show over and over hoping to m…

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A Cigarette Stub Helped Solve a 35-Year Murder Mystery... 1:01:02

22d ago1:01:02

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A 1984 Glasgow murder, a vanished killer, and a family torn by suspicion. Decades later, DNA on a lone cigarette stub exposed the truth—ending a 35-year mystery. Sponsor: shopify.com/casual - sign up for your $1 per month trial period today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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How a Tinder Predator Brutalised and Robbed his Victims... 50:38

29d ago50:38

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Inside Glasgow’s Tinder Swindler: how Christopher Harkins charmed, stole, and abused—until victims and a relentless journalist brought him down. Fraud, violence, justice, and hard lessons for online dating safety today. Sponsor: shopify.com/casual - start your $1 per month trial period today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch…

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The Lady of the Dunes (from the Patreon) 42:53

27d ago42:53

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FAM! We are so excited to share episode 1 of our coverage of "The Lady of the Dunes" ALL 3 EPISODES ARE AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW AND AD FREE ON PATREON! In 1974, the body of an unidentified woman was discovered in a remote area of the dunes in Provincetown, Massachusetts. Over the next fifty years, a legend grew as investigators worked tirelessly to ide…

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Dating App Monster Drugged and Killed 4 Men. And the Police Did Nothing About It. 52:22

1M ago52:22

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Four men murdered after meeting a predator on a dating app. Drugged, robbed, and killed—yet police failed to act. This chilling true crime exposes systemic neglect and a killer’s reign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Cloud10

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447: Susan Smith: Someone Stole My Babies (from "How It Really Happened") 1:05:10

30d ago1:05:10

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It's one of the most tragic and infamous cases of the 1990s: a mother who not only committed the most horrible act against her small children, but then played upon the prejudices of the society and her community to try to pin the crime on another, imaginary person. WE'RE ON YOUTUBE - Want to view the episodes and not just listen? Check our new vide…

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Lonely PhDs: No Hard Feelings / Bottoms 1:01:10

1M ago1:01:10

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The Docs are back this week to discuss all things comedy, using the films No Hard Feelings and Bottoms to frame the discussion. You can subscribe, rate, and leave feedback on the show through Apple, Google, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check us out over at Blue Sky and drop a line: LonelyPhDs (@lonelyphds.bsky.social) — Bluesky Quest…

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446: Murder Under the Friday Night Lights: Game of Privileges (S1E4) 57:48

1M ago57:48

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In the summer of 2008, Luis Ramirez was brutally beaten during a block party in the Pennsylvania town of Shenandoah. After his death in the following days, members of the local high school football team would be accused, but would the local police and community circle around their hometown "heroes" to protect them? Ugh, buckle up, Fam!!! WE'RE ON Y…

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Dennis Nilsen: The British Jeffrey Dahmer 2:25:00

1M ago2:25:00

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Dennis Nilsen, dubbed the “British Jeffrey Dahmer,” lured young men to his home - only for them to vanish. Discover the chilling story of one of the UK’s most disturbing serial killers. Sponsors: shopify.com/casual - start your $1 per month trial period rocketmoney.com/casual - cancel your unwanted subscriptions today Learn more about your ad choic…

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445: Sons of Ecstasy 1:16:46

1M ago1:16:46

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After testifying against John Gotti and the Gambino crime family of New York, former underboss Sammy "The Bull" Gravano and his family headed to Arizona. But instead of retiring into a life of ease and normalcy, he and his family became entangled in the drug trade of the Southwest. Patrick and Gillian have had their coffee for this one, and are rea…

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Lonely PhDs: Devil in a Blue Dress / One False Move 1:04:59

1M ago1:04:59

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The docs are back this week, talking about two 1990s neo-noirs from director Carl Franklin! You can subscribe, rate, and leave feedback on the show through Apple, Google, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check us out over at Blue Sky and drop a line: LonelyPhDs (@lonelyphds.bsky.social) — Bluesky Questions for us, or about the show? E-ma…

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The Tragedy of Matthew Shepard: The Murder that Shook the Gay Community 50:44

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Matthew Shepard’s brutal 1998 murder exposed the deadly consequences of homophobia in America. This heartbreaking case galvanized LGBTQ+ rights activism and led to landmark hate crime legislation years later. Sponsor: shopify.com/casual - start your $1 per month trial period today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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444: Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy 1:15:53

1M ago1:15:53

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Coming out of lockdown in 2021, people everywhere were champing at the bit to get together at live events again. And few were more highly anticipated than Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival happening that summer in Houston, Texas. But the festival turned into an out-of-control nightmare that led to the deaths of ten people. Could this tragedy have …

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The Horrifying Kidnapping of Shannon Matthews 2:27:45

1M ago2:27:45

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When 9-year-old Shannon Matthews vanished, a community united—only to discover a shocking betrayal. This bizarre kidnapping case gripped the UK and exposed a dark, twisted plan closer to home. Sponsor: shopify.com/casual - start your $1 per month trial period today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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443: In Ice Cold Blood: Jealousy's a Killer 50:10

2M ago50:10

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In January, 2009, the body of 27 year old Katie Roberts was found stuffed in a trash bin in the back yard of a house she seemingly had no connection to. The beloved mother of two had no known enemies, but as the police dug into her case, the turned up several people who might have had a motive to kill her. Ice T is gonna take us on this journey, an…

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442: Worst Ex Ever: Married to a Monster 1:04:12

2M ago1:04:12

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It's the final episode of "Worst Ex Ever," and this POS is a doozy. Amanda ends her marriage to Kevin after years of control and abuse. But after their divorce, an unhinged revenge plot leads to murder. CHECK OUT THE MERCH! Check out the new swag at our website! WE'RE ON YOUTUBE! Want to view the episodes and not just listen? Check our new video fe…

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Lonely PhDs: Superman 55:02

2M ago55:02

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The docs are back this week and talking about all things Superman! You can subscribe, rate, and leave feedback on the show through Apple, Google, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check us out over at Blue Sky and drop a line: LonelyPhDs (@lonelyphds.bsky.social) — Bluesky Questions for us, or about the show? E-mail us [email protected]…

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The Knutby Cult Murder... 1:45:08

2M ago1:45:08

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A cult pastor. A murder disguised as divine prophecy. In a sleepy Swedish village, text messages from "God" led to bloodshed, betrayal, and the unmasking of a terrifying secret behind the pulpit. Sponsor: shopify.com/casual - start your $1 per month trial period today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Jaipur Tinder Murder 1:08:56

2M ago1:08:56

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Catfish meets catfish in this twisted tale of Tinder, scams, and cold-blooded murder. Discover how a double life, a fake identity, and a deadly plan collided in Jaipur. Sponsor: rocketmoney.com/casual - cancel your unwanted subscriptions today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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441: Manhunt: The Liar, The Thief, The Conman 1:07:26

2M ago1:07:26

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Christine Handy thought she would be married forever, but found herself divorced after eleven years. After starting a new career in London, she falls in love with a handsome stranger when he joins her table at a coffee shop. Several coffee dates later, she's heavily involved with an alleged heir to a financial dynasty, but it may be too late to sav…

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Lonely PhDs: The Big Lebowski / Inherent Vice 1:09:08

2M ago1:09:08

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The docs are back this week, talking about "stoner noir" as represented by the films The Big Lebowski and Inherent Vice. You can subscribe, rate, and leave feedback on the show through Apple, Google, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check us out over at Blue Sky and drop a line: LonelyPhDs (@lonelyphds.bsky.social) — Bluesky Questions fo…

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Kazuo Taoka: The Japanese Godfather 2:30:58

2M ago2:30:58

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Once a street orphan, Kazuo Taoka rose to become Japan’s most feared yakuza boss—transforming the Yamaguchi-gumi into a criminal empire that blended blood, business, and showbiz. Here's how.Sponsor: shopify.com/casual - start your $1 per month trial today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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440: Undercover Underage: Every Aspect Matters (S1E1) 1:03:36

2M ago1:03:36

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Roo Powell is a woman on a mission to expose the dangers of and prevent online child sex abuse. With the help of her nonprofit team, SOSA, she transforms into underage girls to engage with child predators and protect the most vulnerable. LET THE WOMEN DO THE WORK! SPRING/SUMMER MERCH IS HERE! Check out the new swag at our website! WE'RE ON YOUTUBE!…

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439: Hollywood Demons: Stephen Collins, America's Dad 1:12:34

2M ago1:12:34

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In 1996, actor Stephen Collins was on the top of the world. Known as "America's Dad" (barffff) for his role on the TV show 7th Heaven, Collins, who'd worked as an "oh right, that guy" level actor for most of his career, had finally arrived. But the actor who charmed America had a dark secret: he had sexually abused several children over three decad…

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Flashback to the Duchess of Death: How One Billionaire Heiress Might Have Gotten Away With Murder 1:03:32

2M ago1:03:32

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In this flashback episode, Simon delves into the intriguing story of Doris Duke - a beloved public figure who might also have been a murderer. Allegedly. Join us as we uncover the revelations highlighted by a Vanity Fair journalist. Sponsor: Shopify: ⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/casual⁠⁠⁠ - start your $1 per month trial period Learn more about your ad choices. V…

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Lonely PhDs: Interview with Independent Film Producer J Spencer 1:07:12

2M ago1:07:12

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The docs are back this week with an interview with independent film producer J Spencer! You can subscribe, rate, and leave feedback on the show through Apple, Google, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check us out over at Blue Sky and drop a line: LonelyPhDs (@lonelyphds.bsky.social) — Bluesky Questions for us, or about the show? E-mail u…

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A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read (from the Patreon) 59:48

2M ago59:48

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FAM! We are so excited to share episode 1 of our coverage of MAX's A Body in the Snow: The trial of Karen Read. ALL 5 EPISODES ARE AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW AND AD FREE ON PATREON! We know there was recently a not guilty verdict in Read's second trial, but come with us back to the beginning: get all the details, hear all the theories, and google "hos lon…

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The Greenbrier Ghost: The Woman Who Solved Her Own Murder 1:19:45

3M ago1:19:45

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A ghostly wife returns from the grave to accuse her husband of murder—sparking the only U.S. case where a spirit helped convict a killer. Was justice served… or conjured? Sponsors: Shopify: ⁠shopify.com/casual⁠ - start your $1 per month trial period Rocket Money: Download the Rocket Money app today and tell them you heard about them from my show! (…

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438: Web of Death: Body of Evidence 53:51

3M ago53:51

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Web sleuth Ellen Leach works tirelessly to identify a skull found inside a bucket of cement at a truck stop in Kearney, Missouri. Unbeknownst to her, she is also racing against the clock to provide compelling evidence in a murder trial. SPRING/SUMMER MERCH IS HERE! Check out the new swag at our website! WE'RE ON YOUTUBE! Want to view the episodes a…

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Introducing: Almost Interesting by Simon Whistler 3:07

3M ago3:07

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Welcome to Almost Interesting, the podcast designed to be just interesting enough - but not too interesting, obviously. In each episode, I'll dive gently and aimlessly into topics that are, frankly, not exactly gripping - but perfect for drifting off, relaxing, or just having some pleasant background noise. Think of it like those stories your sligh…

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437: The Curious Case of the Doomsday Cat Cult 1:19:31

3M ago1:19:31

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FAM - TICK TOCK, IT'S CULT O'CLOCK!!! It's bad enough when a religious leader manipulates their followers into their bed and almost into killing their ex-husband, but forcing them to take up to FIFTY CATS into their homes?!?! Now that's just going too far. Join us for the crazy story!! SPRING/SUMMER MERCH IS HERE! Check out the new swag at our webs…

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The 5 Weirdest Murders That Have NEVER Been Explained... 2:59:31

3M ago2:59:31

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Five gruesome cases, zero answers. From fitness instructor Missy Bevers to CIA whispers and missing hands—these baffling, unsolved murders defy logic, justice, and belief. Dive into the weirdest true crime ever. Sponsor:shopify.com/casual⁠⁠ - start your $1 per month trial period Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Lonely PhDs: The Comedies of Arnold Schwarzenegger 51:08

3M ago51:08

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The Docs are back this week, looking at three comedies (Twins, Kindergarten Cop, Junior) starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, everyone's favorite strongman! You can subscribe, rate, and leave feedback on the show through Apple, Google, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check us out over at Blue Sky and drop a line: LonelyPhDs (@lonelyphds.bsky…

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436: Worst Roommate Ever: Burning Down the House 1:03:10

3M ago1:03:10

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When air force sergeant Rich Fritz died in 2001, many thought his death was suspicious. He was young, fit, and had never had health concerns. His young wife Tammy, invited Rich's best friend, Bo, to move in, just as friends--it would give him a place to live, AND he could help take care of Christian, Rich and Tammy's young son. But then, weirdly, B…

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Flashback to The Westfield Watcher 52:23

3M ago52:23

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In this flashback episode, Simon discusses the unsettling case of the Westfield Watcher, where a family's move into their dream home in Westfield, New Jersey, turned into a terrifying ordeal. Sponsor: Shopify: ⁠⁠shopify.com/casual⁠⁠ - start your $1 per month trial period Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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435: Murder Has Two Faces: Motherhood Interrupted 46:07

3M ago46:07

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Two pregnant women, Laci Peterson and Evelyn Hernandez, are found dead in the SF Bay. The similarities in the murders are staggering, but the coverages of the cases couldn't be more different. Laci Peterson became a household name whereas Evelyn Hernandez was all but overlooked and forgotten. Looking back on the cases now, investigators wonder, Is …

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434: A Deadly American Marriage 1:16:08

3M ago1:16:08

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FAM!! BY OVERWHELMING DEMAND, WE REARRANGED THE ENTIRE SCHEDULE TO GET THIS ONE IN! On the evening of August 2, 2015 the father-in-law of 39 year old Jason Corbett made a chilling 911 call. Jason was down and barely breathing. The Father-in-law and Jason's wife Molly had beaten Jason, first with a bat and then with a brick. They said it was self-de…

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Lonely PhDs: Police Story / Bloodsport 56:22

3M ago56:22

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The Docs are back at it this week, thinking about the amped-up action and stunt spectacular movies of the 1980s, specifically Jackie Chan's Police Story and Bloodsport with JCVD! You can subscribe, rate, and leave feedback on the show through Apple, Google, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check us out over at Blue Sky and drop a line: L…