Best Davis Bates Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 214: Turning Infertility Pain into Purpose: Relatable Care and Community [featuring Kendra Vargas] 28:52

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In this episode, Patrick Casale and Kendra Vargas, LCPC, PMH-C, and founder of Authentically You Psychotherapy, talk about her deeply personal journey with infertility and how it shaped her clinical focus, group offerings, and entrepreneurial growth. Kendra's story is a testament to how lived experience can fuel meaningful change in private practic…

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Dominique Dunne // 550 50:36

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In October of 1982, a rising young actress from a prominent Hollywood family was preparing for her next big role, fresh off a breakout performance in one of the year’s biggest horror films. But just months after the movie’s release, her promising future was cut short in a shocking act of violence outside her West Hollywood home. Strangely, it was t…

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India's Most Prolific Killer: Thug Behram's 931 Victims, 1790s 13:56

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In 1790s colonial India, a secret brotherhood known as the Thuggee cult perfected the art of ritual murder. At its center stood Thug Behram—history's most prolific serial killer with 931 confirmed victims over a 40-year career. From the roads of Madhya Pradesh, Behram built a shadow empire of organized killers who used deception, patience, and sacr…

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A Complicated Woman by Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka Self Esteem 58:51

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This week's book guest is A Complicated Woman by Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka Self Esteem. Sara and Cariad are joined by Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka award-winning singer Self Esteem to discuss her debut book. In this episode they discuss creativity, surviving capitalism, success, burnout and Blackadder. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with yo…

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Karen Swift // 549 49:50

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In October of 2011, a 44-year-old mother of four vanished after returning home from a Halloween party in Tennessee. Her abandoned vehicle was discovered near her house with a flat tire, but Karen herself was nowhere to be found. But only weeks later, her body was recovered near a cemetery, hidden beneath invasive vines, confirming the darkest fears…

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Abraham Hamra: A Syrian Jew Challenging Stereotypes 20:53

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Abraham Hamra knows the historic plight of the Jewish diaspora better than most. At six years old he was separated from much of his family, unsure if he’d ever see his grandparents again. He was among the last Jews left in Syria, and just a year after announcing Jews could leave Syria for the US, the Assad regime reversed course, and said the remai…

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Episode 213: Healing Relationships and Capturing Moments: ADHD-Entrepreneur Style [featuring Ariel Shumaker-Hammond] 27:26

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In this episode, Patrick Casale and Ariel Shumaker-Hammond, a couple's therapist and professional photographer, talk about the messiness, curiosity, and joy that often come with pursuing the many paths to creating fulfilling careers, especially as an ADHDer. Ariel’s journey as a therapist, specialist in couples intensives, and professional photogra…

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Holly Maddux // 548 55:19

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In September of 1977, a 30-year-old woman vanished after a break-up with her eccentric, famous boyfriend. Over a year passed before her decomposing body was found stuffed inside a trunk. So; what drove this once-celebrated socialite to her violent end, and how did her killer manage to hide her in plain sight? This is the murder of Holly Maddux. Hos…

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A Nightmare Before Halloween, Part 1 2:22:50

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This is a re-release of a special Holiday collaboration episode I put together a few years ago. I have gotten a lot of requests to hear it again and thought now would be a great time to share it. …1 campfire… …1 dark forest… …31 bone-chilling stories… …Will YOU survive the night? This Halloween season, enter the woods for a unique and truly epic po…

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A Nightmare Before Halloween, Part 2 2:19:29

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…1 campfire… …1 dark forest… …31 bone-chilling stories… …Will YOU survive the night? This Halloween season, enter the woods for a unique and truly epic podcast experience! Around the campfire Shane Waters will introduce 31 crime podcast hosts. Each host brings a new, nerve-wracking true story to the circle. It’s an extra special, two part, five-hou…

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Book-street's Back Alright! 21:54

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Sara and Cariad are back with another series of weird and wonderful reads! In this episode they welcome you back in to discuss what they've been reading, pencil cases, what's coming up this series, Cariad has some exciting literary news and we want your listener suggestions. Remember, you don't even have to have read the books to join in! Thank you…

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The Teen Vampire Murders // 547 51:11

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In November of 1996, two parents were brutally murdered inside their home - but the killers weren’t total strangers, and more intriguingly, they were a group of teenagers from Kentucky who called themselves vampires, heading for New Orleans. This cult traveled across state lines, leaving behind a scene of ritualistic violence that shocked the natio…

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Series 4 Trailer - Sara and Cariad's Weirdos Book Club 0:58

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Sara and Cariad are back for another series of weird and wonderful reads! Send us your listener suggestions and remember you don't even have to have read the book to join in! Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! For bonus content, access to BTS photos and videos, messages AND to support the pod 💖 sign up to our Patreon at patreo…

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Episode 212: Teaching Graduate Courses with a Therapy Degree [Featuring Danni Biondini] 28:44

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In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Danni Biondini, LMFT, adjunct professor, and founder of Gemini Family Therapy, about their experience of utilizing their expertise as a licensed therapist to become an adjunct professor, including practical advice and the realities of teaching at the graduate level. 3 Key Takeaways: You don’t need a doctor…

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Cheri Jo Bates // 546 1:03:30

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The day before Halloween, 1966, an 18-year-old college student spent the afternoon at her campus library in Riverside, California, but she never made it home. The next morning, her body was discovered in a nearby alley, brutally stabbed and beaten, with her car found disabled just steps away. Who killed Cheri Jo Bates that night, and could her murd…

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Friends of Weirdos - Pod Save the UK 50:04

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Sara and Cariad are back with a brand new series next week but while you eagerly await our return, why not take a listen to friend of the podcast and nicest man in comedy Nish Kumar on his incredible show, co-hosted with Coco Khan - Pod Save the UK. Nish joined us for the very first episode of Weirdos - you can also go back and listen to him chatti…

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The Memory Card Murders // 545 59:18

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In September of 2019, a phone was stolen from an Anchorage, Alaska man, and found to contain videos and images of the brutal murder of an Indigenous woman in a hotel room. As police zeroed in on their suspect, one question remained: did he have more victims? This is the case of Homicide at Midtown Marriott, also known as The Memory Card Murders... …

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Lizzy Savetsky: Doubling Down on Israel 22:05

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[Episode Recorded on September 11, 2025] Lizzy Savetsky is an influencer who has been a staple of pro-Israel social media since October 7th, 2023. Prior to October 7th, Lizzy had advocated for Israel alongside other causes, including supporting Jewish women who experienced miscarriages and sobriety, but after October 7th, she turned her focus entir…

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Episode 211: Behind the Scenes of TEDx: Building Impact and Humanizing the Stage [featuring Mikki Gates] 34:51

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In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Mikki Gates, a global HR leader, TEDx organizer, and advocate for authentic leadership. Mikki shares powerful lessons about imperfection, community, and the impact of sharing our stories. Here are 3 key takeaways: Perfection Isn’t the Goal—Progress Is: Whether you’re hosting a TEDx or launching a business,…

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The Hall-Mills Murders // 544 54:10

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Episode 210: Redefine Resilience and Stop Waiting For Ready [featuring Arielle Jordan] 24:22

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In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Dr. Arielle Jordan—LCPC, Trauma Therapist, army veteran, author, and founder of Mindset Quality. Her wisdom on redefining resilience and building authentically healing businesses is a must-hear for anyone in the therapy, mental health, or entrepreneurial space. Here are 3 key takeaways: Redefining Resilien…

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Joanna Simpson // 543 52:50

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On Halloween, 2010, the quiet English village of Ascot was shaken when a bloody scene was found in the charming home of a local, 46-year-old bed and breakfast owner. At first, the brutal scene raised questions of a home invasion gone wrong. But upon finding her body in a garden box, and receiving a strange call into emergency services, a far darker…

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Tracy Gilpin // 542 1:02:39

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In October of 1986, a 15-year-old girl attended a friend’s house party in the coastal town of Kingston, Massachusetts after babysitting. After dark, she left the party on foot, heading to pick up cigarettes from the store. But the following day, she was nowhere to be found… For weeks, her disappearance gripped the tight-knit community, until her bo…

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Emma's Torch’s Kerry Brodie: Cooking Up a New Life for Refugees 31:12

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Kerry Brodie is the founder and Executive Director of Emma’s Torch, a non-profit social enterprise that provides refugees with culinary training and employability, equity and empowerment training. Kerry came up with the idea for Emma’s Torch while volunteering at a DC homeless shelter and made the connection between refugees looking for employment,…

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Episode 209: Turning Special Interests Into Income as a Therapist [featuring Shaelene Kite] 29:53

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In this episode, Patrick Casale and Shaelene Kite discuss how special interests can spark innovative business ideas. Shaelene shares her journey from DBT group practice owner to launching a Disney-themed clinical conference, blending her passions and love of Disney with her entrepreneurial path. Here are 3 key takeaways: Leverage Your Special Inter…

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The Lake Placid Murder // 541 58:22

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In the summer of 1997, the quiet Adirondack town of Lake Placid was shattered when a 39-year-old woman went missing. Later that day, her SUV was discovered submerged at the bottom of a nearby lake, her body in the passenger seat. What seemed at first like a tragic accident became horrifyingly clear: this was a homicide. Investigators would come to …

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Ghosts of the Past: Amy Bruni on True Crime Hauntings 18:36

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This week we step into the shadows with a very special bonus episode. Shane sits down with paranormal investigator, author, and TV star Amy Bruni (Ghost Hunters, Kindred Spirits, Haunted Road). Amy shares chilling stories of hauntings rooted in real tragedies—from childhood encounters with “Mr. Green Jeans” to cases where skepticism gave way to the…

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Celeste Rivas & D4vd (Happening Now) // 540 1:05:44

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In September of 2025, the body of a 14-year-old girl was found in the car of an impounded vehicle at a Hollywood tow yard. When the car was linked to a touring music artist, D4vd, a disturbing narrative unfolded about his potentially inappropriate relationship with her. But what happened to her? And is he involved? This is the death of Celeste Riva…

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Episode 208: Accessible and Inclusive Clinical Trainings for Therapists [featuring Jamie Roberts] 28:49

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In this episode, Patrick Casale and Jamie Roberts, therapist, author, and founder of NeuroPebble Corp, talk about the realities of neurodivergent entrepreneurship and building an affirming community for mental health clinicians and creators, referencing Jamie's company, NeuroPebble, how to handle balancing multiple projects, and the journey of writ…

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The Rawlins Rodeo Murders // 539 56:05

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During the summer of 1974, four girls between the ages of 10 and 19 vanished from the same small Wyoming community while the rodeo was in town. Two of the girls were found dead, and two remain missing, all these years later. Were these abductions committed by the same depraved killer who is thought to have a dozen or more victims? These are the Raw…

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Justine Vanderschoot // 538 52:51

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In September of 2003, a 17-year-old girl vanished from her family’s home in Placer County, California. Her truck was missing from the driveway, but her purse and belongings were still inside the house - as if she had simply stepped out and disappeared into the night. As days turned to weeks, suspicion began to circle closer inwards, and when the tr…

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Kalina Silverman: Creating Human Connection in a Disconnected World Through Big Talk 31:36

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Kalina Silverman is a documentary journalist, entrepreneur, speaker, and creator of Big Talk — an award-winning viral media project that highlights meaningful conversations to foster empathy and human connection. Over the years, people worldwide have shared how Big Talk transformed their lives—from reconnecting with estranged family members and fin…

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Episode 207: Building Back Stronger: Tattooing, Writing, and Diversifying After Disaster [featuring Chris and Daisy Chavers] 33:53

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In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Chris and Daisy Chavers, an incredibly talented husband-and-wife duo behind Red Rabbit Tattoo, whose journey epitomizes what it means to persevere through a catastrophic disaster. From losing their Asheville tattoo shop to Hurricane Helene, to reestablishing roots in Savannah and boldly diversifying their …

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Nada Huranieh // 537 51:20

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In August of 2017, a 35-year-old woman was found dead outside her Michigan home, discovered by her daughter near an open second story window. When police arrived to their affluent neighborhood, a crime originally didn’t appear to have taken place. It looked like she had simply and tragically fallen while cleaning an upstairs window. But when they r…