Best Twisted Travel And True Crime Podcasts (2025)

1
150. No Worries/No Return - Bertrand Saldo, Serena Williams and Bison Dele 35:07

Play Pause

1h ago35:07

35:07

On the far side of Tahiti, where mango trees and palms lean toward a sleepy marina, a lone catamaran rocked gently at its berth. But the yellow police tape that fluttered in the sea breeze twisted those casual signs of life into something ominous. This wasn’t just any boat. It belonged to Bison Dele, a free-spirited former NBA champion who had walk…

1
Batsh*t Crazy in Gotham City! 59:41

6d ago59:41

59:41

Hey Slaycaters, welcome to what might be the most insane case we’ve ever covered on this show. Which is really saying a lot. Not only does this case take place literally in our backyard of the East Village of New York City, at a time (late 80’s/early 90’s) when all three of us were in and around the area — but what actually transpired is beyond the…

1
183: The MESSY Life of Ronald Reagan: Snitching, Scandals & DEADLY Decision 1:10:30

7d ago1:10:30

1:10:30

Hi friends, happy Wednesday! So the other day, I was googling jelly beans. Don’t ask why, I was in a mood. But I ended up falling down a rabbit hole, and suddenly… I was reading about Ronald Reagan. Apparently, Reagan was *obsessed* with jelly beans. I guess he started eating them as a way to quit smoking. He swapped cigarettes for jelly beans. Ins…

1
Win the Lottery, Lose Your Life 1:06:14

13d ago1:06:14

1:06:14

Hey Slaycaters, congratulations! You’ve just won the Jamaican lottery! All you need to do to receive your winnings is pay a small fee (to cover customs charges and shipping costs). Never mind that you never entered the Jamaican lottery — you won! Here is the untraceable way for you to send the fee… Now obviously you’re way too smart to ever fall fo…

1
149. The Victim in Surprise - Amal Bahjat 1:07:39

15d ago1:07:39

1:07:39

In 2017, a woman named Amal Bahjat was found dead inside her Arizona home. On the wall above her, someone had scrawled the chilling words, “Death to the Betrayer.” Amal had fled war in Iraq, only to be murdered in the place she thought was safe. Was this the work of religious extremists, or a betrayal much closer to home? This episode is dedicated …

1
Throuples Counseling #4 22:42

17d ago22:42

22:42

Hello and welcome to another episode of Throuples Counseling -- where your favorite True Crime Throuple put their 30+ years of friendship and marriage, 21 years of parenting experience, and Kim's background as a Social Worker, to use, dispensing witty and heartfelt advice to our beloved Slaycaters. You asked the questions -- we offer our unlicensed…

1
182: The Cult of Kellogg: Cornflakes, Celibacy, and Colonics?? 55:51

14d ago55:51

55:51

Hi friends, happy Wednesday! The other day I was craving a big fat bowl of Honey Smacks cereal with whole milk. When I was a kid, that was luxury to me. But I hadn’t had them in forever so I didn’t even know if they were still around. You know me - I googled “HONEY SMACKS… DISCONTINUED??” Good news, they’re around. Bad news… I found out about Kello…

1
Matinee Murder Mystery 1:08:50

20d ago1:08:50

1:08:50

Hey Slaycaters, we’re back with another shocking, mysterious death in Mexico — this time, beloved actress Carol Wayne, most known for playing the ‘Matinee Lady’ in sketches with Johnny Carson. Without giving too much away, let’s just say a fight with her travel companion in Manzanillo, Mexico led to Carol storming off. The next time she was seen — …

1
181: The Real Conjuring: Ghost Hunters or Grifters? Who Were Ed & Lorraine Warren 51:23

21d ago51:23

51:23

Hi friends, happy Wednesday! Listen… I know it’s not *officially* Fall yet, okay? But we all know Fall means Halloween, and Halloween is my favorite holiday. So I wanted to get started celebrating a little early this year. I did a soft launch on my decorations. Put out a few pumpkins and spider webs. The crows in my backyard approved. And I decided…

1
Early Retirement in Henderson, Nevada 1:10:28

27d ago1:10:28

1:10:28

Hey Slaycation Nation, we’re back with one of the most baffling recent cases in the Las Vegas area… which is saying a lot! Without giving too much away — let’s just say that 30-year-old, Utah man, Steven Koecher drove his car into one of the most desirable retirement communities in Nevada, parked in a cup-de-sac and simply walked away. From there, …

1
148. National Forest Serial Killer - Gary Hinton 41:58

24d ago41:58

41:58

A young woman heads out for a New Year’s Day hike... and vanishes. Days later, her loyal dog is found wandering alone. What happened in those woods? Turns out, a serial killer was stalking the trails of North Caroline, Georgia and Florida – an older drifter with a deadly secret. He hunted hikers for sport and money. But one victim fought back hard,…

1
Throuples Counseling #3 24:24

1M ago24:24

24:24

Hello and welcome to another episode of Throuples Counseling -- where your favorite True Crime Throuple put their 30+ years of friendship and marriage, 21 years of parenting experience, and Kim's background as a Social Worker, to use, dispensing witty and heartfelt advice to our beloved Slaycaters. You asked the questions -- we offer our unlicensed…

1
Time to Kill in Negril 1:11:36

1M ago1:11:36

1:11:36

OK Slaycaters, strap in for another case of paradise lost. In May of 2000, New York-based travel writers Claudia Kirschhoch and Tania Grossinger found themselves stranded in Negril, Jamaica when their business trip to Havana Cuba was suddenly canceled. However, 29-year old Claudia had just landed her dream job writing for Frommer’s Travel Guides an…

1
180: Harmless or Toxic? The Hidden Killers in Your Beauty Routine 54:30

1M ago54:30

54:30

Hi friends, happy Wednesday! Did you guys ever see those ads for the Rejuvenique face mask? It was this electric face mask that looked like it was straight out of Friday the 13th. The guy on the infomercials was like “imagine what doing 8 situps a second could do for your abs! Well, Rejuvenique is doing exactly that… but with your face!” Well, appa…

1
Fight and Flight in Bulgaria 1:07:18

1M ago1:07:18

1:07:18

Hey Slaycaters, here we go again… Another case that will have you scratching your heads and saying, “WTF???” On July 8th, 2014, Lars Mittank entered the airport in Varna, Bulgaria. It had already been an interesting vacation on the coast of the Black Sea that included a fight with locals in which Lars had sustained injuries preventing him from flyi…

1
147. West Mesa Bone Collector - Serial Killer 44:11

1M ago44:11

44:11

A dog’s discovery of a single bone on Albuquerque’s West Mesa unravels a chilling mystery of eleven missing women. In the desert sands, police unearth a clandestine graveyard and the specter of a serial killer known as the “Bone Collector.” This immersive true story follows desperate families, haunted investigators, and a predator who operated in t…

1
E38 - Arkansas : "Open House, Closed Case" (The Case of Beverly Carter) 46:00

1M ago46:00

46:00

Shoot us a text!!! Let us know what you thought about this weeks episode! This week, 50 States, 50 Murders explores the haunting underbelly of Arkansas. We revisit the Christmas massacre committed by Ronald Gene Simmons, the twisted legacy of cult leader Tony Alamo, and a rare case where brain fingerprinting helped convict James B. Grinder. Then we…

1
179: The Oil Scandal They Tried to Erase from History 51:21

1M ago51:21

51:21

Hi friends, happy Wednesday! I always wanted to date Robbie Sinclair from Dinosaurs. Anyone else? [CRICKETS] So whenever I drive by a Sinclair gas station, you know, the one with the dinosaur logo? I always think of him. His spiky hair. That letterman jacket. I don’t care that he was a foam puppet. I was eight and I knew what I wanted. And what I w…

1
Alaskan Highway to Hell 59:16

2M ago59:16

59:16

Hey Slaycaters, today’s episode takes us out to the Alaska Highway for a cross-country case that will have you once again questioning humanity. Lucas Fowler, 23, and Chynna Deese, 24 were two avid RV’ers and hikers making their way through British Columbia, Canada on the way to Alaska. Let’s just say they never made it. We’ll save the details for t…

1
146. Murder in the Compound - Anthea Bradshaw and Jeff Hall 47:09

2M ago47:09

47:09

She was young, adventurous and half way around the world... and then she was murdered inside a gated and guarded community. Who killed Anthea Bradshaw, an australian teacher, and why did the investigation go cold? SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/twistedtraveltruecrimepodcast⁠ MONTHLY: Patreon: ⁠https://patreon.com/user?u=42048051&utm_medium…

1
E37 - Vermont : "The Axe That Echoed: Vermont’s Forgotten Massacre" (The Case of Sheldon Miller) 42:32

2M ago42:32

42:32

Shoot us a text!!! Let us know what you thought about this weeks episode! This week, 50 States, 50 Murders ventures into the misty woods and hidden towns of Vermont— Where the shadows stretch longer, and the silence sometimes means more than it should. We cover betrayal, violence, and heartbreak through the murders of Melissa Jenkins, the Essex Sch…

1
178: The Most F*ed Up Baby Products in History 51:53

2M ago51:53

51:53

Hi friends, happy Wednesday! I don’t know if this is happening to any of you out there, but suddenly, everyone I know is having a baby. Which means I’m looking at one baby registry after another. Honestly I don’t mind, I love buying baby stuff. It’s so little and cute. But lately, I’ve noticed that the stuff people have on their registry is *next l…

1
Wave Goodbye 1:05:35

2M ago1:05:35

1:05:35

Hey Slaycaters, today’s episode takes place in the ocean, literally. Yes. In. The. Ocean. It’s the horrific tale of Tom Lonergan and Eileen Cassidy, a young couple of avid scuba divers excited to explore the Coral Sea off Australia’s Northeast Coast. What happens to them is the stuff of a horror movie, literally. The movie Open Water is based on th…

1
Throuples Counseling #2 27:37

2M ago27:37

27:37

Hello and welcome to another episode of Throuples Counseling -- where your favorite True Crime Throuple put their 30+ years of friendship and marriage, 21 years of parenting experience, and Kim's background as a Social Worker, to use, dispensing witty and heartfelt advice to our beloved Slaycaters. You asked the questions -- we offer our unlicensed…

1
Losing Yourself in St. Thomas 1:05:16

2M ago1:05:16

1:05:16

Hey Slaycaters, we’re back with a truly bizarre and baffling case that’s as much a mystery of the mind as it is the body. Join us as we dive into the story of 32 year-old school teacher, Hannah Upp who was visiting St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands when she up and vanished during a trip to the beach. However, what makes this case even stranger is…

1
AD-FREE BONUS!!! More Kim #36 - Malcolm Jamal-Warner 21:28

2M ago21:28

21:28

Free bonus! Hey there Slaycaters. Every week our subscribers get ad-free listening + a bonus episode "More Kim" where Kim shares thoughts, insights, and information about something on her mind. They're awesome! We decided to share this weeks More Kim with everyone, subscriber or not, as a special bonus - especially since this one contains some grea…

1
"Killer Couples: Love, Loyalty, and Murder" Mini-Sode 27:13

2M ago27:13

27:13

Shoot us a text!!! Let us know what you thought about this weeks episode! What happens when a relationship turns deadly? In this special mini-sode of 50 States, 50 Murders, AJ is joined by his wife Alexis to explore the dark world of killer couples — real-life lovers who didn’t just fall for each other… they fell into murder. From elderly con artis…

1
145. The Perfect Neighbor- Ajike "AJ" Owens and Susan Lorincz 35:03

2M ago35:03

35:03

A knock on the door. A simmering neighborhood feud and a mother gunned down in front of her son. What happened on Friendship Lane wasn't friendly or neighborly and it sparked national debate. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/twistedtraveltruecrimepodcast⁠ MONTHLY: Patreon: ⁠https://patreon.com/user?u=42048051&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_so…

1
177: They Used Nun Urine For What?! The Dark History of Getting Pregnant 38:31

2M ago38:31

38:31

Hi friends, happy Wednesday! One of my friends is having a baby, so we’ve been talking about baby stuff a lot. And of course… my stupid phone is listening. So now my TikTok feed is filled with all these freaking baby videos. Usually I just scroll past it, but the other day… one of them caught my eye. It was a viral video all about how this girl got…

1
Throw Momma From the Boat (Part 2) 1:05:06

2M ago1:05:06

1:05:06

OK Slaycaters, we’re back with Part 2 of the case of Nathan Carman — and the fishing trip that led to the disappearance and probable death of his mother Linda. Was it an accident as Nathan claimed, or a sinister plot to get rid of her in order to inherit Linda’s fortune? Adding to the intrigue is the family’s history which includes fantastic wealth…

1
Throuples Counseling #1 16:02

2M ago16:02

16:02

Hello and welcome to our first attempt at Throuples Counseling -- where your favorite True Crime Throuple put their 30+ years of friendship and marriage, 21 years of parenting experience, and Kim's background as a Social Worker, to use, dispensing witty and heartfelt advice to our beloved Slaycaters. You ask the questions -- we offer our unlicensed…

1
144. The Passenger Seat - Hanna and Helmuth Buxbaum 1:05:49

2M ago1:05:49

1:05:49

When a devoted wife is gunned down on a quiet Canadian roadside, investigators initially suspect a random act of violence. But as the layers peel back, a sinister tale of wealth, betrayal, and deadly ambition begins to emerge. What happens when the person you trust most turns out to be hiding something far more dangerous than secrets?Hanna’s millio…

1
E36 - Maine : "Vanished In The Night" ( The Case of Amy St. Laurent ) 1:00:17

2M ago1:00:17

1:00:17

Shoot us a text!!! Let us know what you thought about this weeks episode! A night out. A vanishing act. And a search that would tear through Maine’s woods, beaches, and fears. This week, 50 States, 50 Murders heads to the Pine Tree State, where charm and terror collide and where justice was hard-earned but never forgotten. 🎙️ Amy St. Laurent: Gone …

1
176: Who Invented Breakfast? The Breakfast Industry’s Dirty Little Secrets 36:13

2M ago36:13

36:13

Hi friends, happy Wednesday! The other day I woke up starving — like, hangry. So I wandered into the kitchen and stood there, just… staring. Eggs? Too much work. Pancakes? Ehhh Toast? Meh. I mean why is choosing breakfast this complicated? It’s supposed to be “the most important meal of the day,” right? At least that’s what we’ve all been told. But…

1
Throw Momma From the Boat (Part 1) 59:45

3M ago59:45

59:45

Hey Slaycaters, we’ve got another wild ride for you — this time on the high seas — as we take on the case of Nathan Carman and his mother Linda. When this duo decided to go on a mother-son bonding fishing trip — it turned into a classic case of two go out, one comes back. The strange details, implausible explanations and inconsistencies will leave …

1
"Visions & Verdicts: When Psychics Enter the Crime Scene" Mini-Sode 13:47

3M ago13:47

13:47

Shoot us a text!!! Let us know what you thought about this weeks episode! In this eerie mini-sode, AJ flies solo to explore some of the most chilling cases where psychics were brought in to solve real-life murders. From uncanny visions that led police to buried bodies, to courtroom testimony from a medium that changed a case’s trajectory. This one’…

1
143. Penthouse Plunge - Ivana Smit Unsolved 46:40

3M ago46:40

46:40

She fell 14 floors.... When 18-year-old Dutch model Ivana Smit was found dead on a balcony in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian authorities ruled it a fall. But her naked body, the suspicious couple she was last seen with, and a string of ignored evidence sparked international outrage. This is mystery that shook two nations and leaves a family fighting for j…

1
175: How Bodybuilding Went from Freak Show to Fitness Empire 37:01

3M ago37:01

37:01

Hi friends, happy Wednesday! You know, lately I’ve noticed something strange. It feels like every celebrity these days is... jacked. Like, not just in “good shape.” I’m talking veins popping out of places I didn’t even know veins existed. I mean, back in the day, you had, what? 2 or 3 action stars. But now? Even the comedians are huge. Like, why is…

1
Looking for Mr. Dunbar 1:06:49

3M ago1:06:49

1:06:49

Buckle up, Slaycaters because you’re going on a ride. A ride that starts way back in the past and spans literal decades. When little, 4-year old Bobby Dunbar, son of wealthy parents Percy and Lessie Dunbar, goes missing during a trip to Swayze Lake, Louisiana in 1912 — it sets in motion a furious manhunt and media frenzy. Did the boy fall in the la…

1
142. The Feather Heist - Edwin Rist 37:15

3M ago37:15

37:15

He carried a suitcase, scaled a wall, and vanished with nearly a million dollars' worth of stolen goods. But it wasn’t cash. Or art. Or jewels. It was something far stranger. This is the true story of The Feather Heist—a 20-year-old prodigy, a bizarre obsession, and a crime that stunned the scientific world. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/…

1
E35 - Utah : "Revelations and Bloodshed" (The Lafferty Brothers' Deadly Mission) 45:00

3M ago45:00

45:00

Shoot us a text!!! Let us know what you thought about this weeks episode! When two brothers claimed to receive a message from God commanding them to kill, Utah’s peaceful image shattered overnight. This week, 50 States, 50 Murders dives into the chilling story of the Lafferty brothers—their descent into religious extremism, the horrifying murders t…

1
You Slay Me 1:10:08

3M ago1:10:08

1:10:08

Hey Slaycaters, are you ready? Seriously. Are you sitting down somewhere safe and sound, away from dangerous machinery or open windows? Good. Oh, and please, no hot liquid in your mouth while listening, or any liquids for that matter around electronics. Because, TRIGGER WARNING: this case about Sharon Lopatka is a sprayer. That's right, the dizzyin…

1
"Death On Vacation" Mini Sode 10:53

3M ago10:53

10:53

Shoot us a text!!! Let us know what you thought about this weeks episode! This week I am returning with another Mini Sode, titled " Death On Vacation" We learn that while we yearn for time away, Murder however..... Well murder does not take days off. We quickly cover four different cases all involving those who were taking a trip with a much longer…

1
174: Murder, Incest, and Castration: How Nero DESTROYED Rome 54:36

3M ago54:36

54:36

Hi friends, happy Wednesday! So you guys know I love dictators. And you ended up *LOVING* the Caesar episode… So it made me wonder what other, *older* dictators were out there who I assumed were boring but actually had these scandalous lives. And that’s when I found out about a certain emperor we’re gonna talk about today. Not only did he mass murd…

1
141. The Suitcases on the Bridge 54:46

3M ago54:46

54:46

Two heavy suitcases were left on a quiet bridge in Bristol, England. Inside? Dismembered bodies—neatly packed and headless. This is the true story of Albert and Paul, a kind-hearted couple from London, and the man they trusted—Yostin Mosquera. He was a guest. A porn star. And ultimately, their killer. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/twisted…

1
Last Night in Costa Rica 1:06:32

3M ago1:06:32

1:06:32

Hey Slaycation Nation, here comes a doozy of a case that will have you rethinking everything you know about resorts. Let’s just say this, be sure to read ALL the reviews before booking your stay! Unfortunately, Florida woman, Carla Stefaniak either didn’t read or didn’t heed the numerous 1-star reviews when she booked one final night at a Costa Ric…

1
173: Stripper Wars: Chippendales’ Glamour, Greed & MURDER?! 50:42

3M ago50:42

50:42

Hi friends, happy Wednesday! For some reason, female nudity feels *way* more common than male nudity. In pop culture at least, we’re way more used to seeing women being naked and sexualized. Think how many times you see titties on tv. And then think about how everyone loses their minds when there’s a penis on HBO or White Lotus. It’s rare! Back in …

1
A Hiking Not to Our Liking 1:03:55

3M ago1:03:55

1:03:55

OK Slaycaters, picture this — a seasoned solo traveler, a beautiful hiking trail in Central Japan, and a chance to check another spiritual journey off a personal bucket list. What could go wrong? Well, if you’re a fan of our show you know we turn ‘going wrong’ into an art form. Pattie Wu-Murad, an experienced traveler and avid hiker from Connecticu…

1
Sneak Peek: Dakota Spotlight 47:14

4M ago47:14

47:14

Today we have a special treat for our Slaycaters: A sneak peek of one of our favorite true crime shows, Dakota Spotlight. Host James Wolner spends this season investigating a frustrating cold case - and ends up with new leads and a shift from the Attorney General's office. It's beautifully produced and deeply investigated - we think you'll love it!…

1
E34 - North Carolina : "The Trial, The Twists, and The Final Truth" (The Case of Michael Peterson) Part 2 34:44

4M ago34:44

34:44

Shoot us a text!!! Let us know what you thought about this weeks episode! The courtroom battle of Michael Peterson unfolds—and the deeper it goes, the stranger the story becomes. Secret lives. A missing weapon. And a theory so bizarre it sounds impossible. In Part 2 of our North Carolina deep dive, 50 States, 50 Murders untangles the evidence, the …