Best Eli Libby Podcasts (2026)

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611 // A Brief History of Monsters w/ Dr. Adam Jortner 57:31

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined again by friend of the show, Dr. Adam Jortner. Adam is an expert of impossible history and the conversation spans from the literal definition of Monster, the Salem Witch Trials, Zombies, Bigfoot, and much more. Check out The Great Courses from Audible, featuring …

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610 // Our Year in Review 1:02:26

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak about the year of 2025 and how it began in a legal battle. We discuss our trip to Crime Con, discuss some favorite conversations, and mention some of the friends we made along the way. Let us know what you think on Spotify or Youtube! Thanks for listening! Follow Crawls…

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609 // The Mysterious Death of Megan Piper Trussell - Part 3 - Rebecca & Isabella 45:17

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In this episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Rebecca and Isabella about their cousin Megan Trussell. And about the movie they're working on in memory of Megan. Megan went missing after leaving her college dorm on February 9th, 2025 after an argument with her roommate. She was reported missing a few days later and…

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608 // Understanding The Sinister w/ Joshua Zeman 55:16

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by new friend of the show, the great true-crime documentarian and journalist, Joshua Zeman. Joshua is responsible for Cropsey, Killer Legends, The Killing Season, Murder Mountain, Sons of Sam, Checkpoint Zoo, just to name a few. He also is behind the podcast Sini…

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607 // Being Richard Speck w/ Tobias Jelinek 52:06

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by new friend of the show, the great actor Tobias Jelinek. Tobias began his career as the teenage bully in the hit film, Hocus Pocus but his recent performance as mass murderer Richard Speck has allowed him to truly showcase his talents. Watch Tobias in Monster: …

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606 // Survivor & Advocate Kathy Picard & Fmr Prosecutor Roger Canaff - Live PIFTM Fundraiser - Part 2 50:15

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna host a live fundraiser for the non-profit ⁠⁠Private Investigations For the Missing⁠⁠. In part two we speak with survivor, author, and advocate Kathy Picard and Roger Canaff - former special prosecutor, author, and nationally recognized advocate for victims of violence against…

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605 // A Break in Lonene Rogers' Case & Bruce Maitland - Live PIFTM Fundraiser - Part 1 58:47

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In this episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna host a live fundraiser for the non-profit ⁠Private Investigations For the Missing⁠. In part one we speak with PIFTM's founder Bruce Maitland, then we're joined by Alison Duiker and former Pennsylvania Jeff Walters to speak about the disappearance of Alison's mom Lonene Rogers fro…

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604 // The Mysterious Death of Megan Piper Trussell - Part 2 1:09:53

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In this episode, ⁠Crawlspace Media⁠'s Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Vanessa Diaz and Joseph Trussell about the mysterious death of their daughter, Megan Trussell. Megan went missing after leaving her college dorm on February 9th, 2025 after an argument with her roommate. She was reported missing a few days later and was found decease…

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603 // The Mysterious Death of Megan Piper Trussell - Part 1 50:12

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In this episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Vanessa Diaz and Joseph Trussell about the mysterious death of their daughter, Megan Trussell. Megan went missing after leaving her college dorm on February 9th, 2025 after an argument with her roommate. She was reported missing a few days later and was found deceased …

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602 // Carla Walker Murder Solved & More Stories From America's Crime Lab w/ Elin Lantz Lesser 59:09

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In this episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Elin Lantz Lesser about her new podcast, America's Crime Lab. We speak about the murder of Carla Walker from Fort Worth, Texas and how Othram Labs stepped in with advanced DNA and genetic genealogy technology to help solve the case. This episode was originally publishe…

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601 // Missing Paige Renkoski w/ Nina Innsted of Already Gone 55:26

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In this episode, ⁠Crawlspace Media⁠'s Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna discuss the mysterious disappearance of Paige Renkoski from Fowlerville, Michigan on May 24th, 1990 with Nina Innsted of ⁠Already Gone⁠. This episode was previously published on Missing on October 6th, 2025. If you have any information on the disappearance of Paige Renksoki ple…

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600 // The Murders of Elizabeth Short & Leila Welsh - Live w/ Eli Frankel 1:19:02

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In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by author Eli Frankel to discuss his new book, "Sisters In Death: The Black Dahlia, The Prairie Heiress, and Their Killer." This is a groundbreaking account of the gruesome 1941 murder of Leila Welsh and the equally horrific 1947 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠murder of Elizabeth Short. Eli believes the murde…

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599 // The Rise of The Slasher Film w/ Dr. Adam Jortner 58:34

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by new friend of the show, Dr. Adam Jortner. Adam is the Goodwin-Philpott Professor of History at Auburn University and has contributed his expertise in a series for Audible called The Great Courses. Dr. Jortner speaks about the rise of 80s slasher movies and the…

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598 // Bennington Triangle Disappearances - Part 6 - Vermont Mysteries & Folkore w/ Joseph Citro & Ross Griffiths 1:04:47

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In today's episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Worcester State University archives librarian Ross Griffiths and Vermont folklorist and author Joseph Citro. Joe coined the term Bennington Triangle, and we discuss that as well as Joe's writing, etc. This episode was previously published on Missing on November 20th…

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597 // Bennington Triangle Disappearances - Part 5 - Frieda Langer 55:47

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In this episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with ⁠Worcester State University archives librarian Ross Griffiths about the mysterious Bennington Triangle disappearances of Vermont. Today we speak about the disappearance of 53 year old Frieda Langer from Bennington, Vermont on October 28th, 1950. This episode was previously published on M…

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596 // Bennington Triangle Disappearances - Part 4 - Paul Jepson 1:04:59

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In this episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with ⁠Worcester State University archives librarian Ross Griffiths about the mysterious Bennington Triangle disappearances of Vermont; and the disappearance of 8 year old Paul Jepson from Bennington, Vermont on October 12th, 1950. Sources: ⁠⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bennington_Triangle⁠⁠…

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595 // Bennington Triangle Disappearances - Part 3 - James Tedford 1:10:10

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In this episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with ⁠⁠Worcester State University ⁠⁠archives librarian Ross Griffiths about the mysterious Bennington Triangle disappearances of Vermont and the disappearance of James Tedford. 68 year-old World War I veteran James Tedford went missing on December 1st, 1949. Tedford had been visiting relative…

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594 // Bennington Triangle Disappearances - Part 2 - Paula Welden 1:34:48

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In this episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with ⁠Worcester State University ⁠archives librarian Ross Griffiths about the mysterious Bennington Triangle disappearances of Vermont and the disappearance of Paula Welden on December 1st, 1946. Paula Welden was last seen on the afternoon of December 1st, 1946. She left the campus that after…

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593 // Bennington Triangle Disappearances - Part 1 - Middie Rivers 1:14:03

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In this episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with ⁠Worcester State University ⁠archives librarian Ross Griffiths about the mysterious Bennington Triangle disappearances of Vermont and the disappearance of Middie Rivers from Bickford Hollow, Vermont on November 12th, 1945. 74 year old Middie Rivers was known to be an outdoorsman and disa…

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592 // Understanding That Beast w/ Dr. Jeffrey Smalldon 53:09

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by Dr. Jeffrey Smalldon, a retired forensic psychologist and author. In his new book, That Beast Was Not Me, Dr. Smalldon recalls the five decades he has spent corresponding with and and studying serial killers, mass murders and spree killers. Jeffrey also shares…

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591 // The Cult of Orgasm w/ Ellen Huet 51:31

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by new friend of the show, journalist and writer, Ellen Huet. Ellen spent years uncovering the cult-like practices of OneTaste, an organization dedicated to unlocking the sexual wellness potential in their clients. To pick up a copy of Ellen's book, The Empire of…

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590 // NXIVM After Allison Mack w/ Natalie Robehmed 49:55

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna welcome the great author and journalist, Natalie Robehmed. Natalie's latest project, Allison After NXIVM, is a highly fascinating and emotional story documenting the journey, struggles and triumphs of Allison Mack. Allison shares with Natalie her startling journey from early…

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589 // The Return of Madison McGhee 57:01

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna again welcome the great Madison McGhee to sit down for a wide-ranging discussion. From the unsolved murder of Madison's father JC, to the future of her podcast, Ice Cold Case, all topics are on the table. Check out everything Madison has going on: https://www.icecoldcase.co…

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588 // Through the Shadows w/ Lauren Samples 56:00

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by true crime podcaster and author Lauren Samples to discss her new book Through the Shadows, her podcast Paradise After Dark and more! Check out everything that Lauren has going on: Site: https://paradiseafterdark.com/. Check out Through the Shadows: https://www…

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587 // Defending The Defenseless w/ Roger Canaff 51:47

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by a new friend of the show, Mr. Roger Canaff. Roger is an author, legal expert, child protection & special victims advocate. He has dedicated his life to protecting, defending and fighting for the rights of special victims, with a focus on child and women safety…

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586 // Uncovering The Boston Stranglers w/ Casey Sherman 57:43

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined once again by the great investigative journalist, author and documentarian, Casey Sherman. For this conversation, Casey delivers a deeply personal story as he depicts his decades long journey to bring justice to his aunt, Mary Sullivan, the last known victim of t…

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585 // A Killer Interview w/ David Scott 37:52

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are honored to host veteran Emmy and Peabody winning journalist, Mr. David Scott. David’s become an expert at interviewing convicted and incarcerated killers and his work is on display in CourtTV’s program, Interview With A Killer. Watch Interview With A Killer: https://you…

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584 // The Impact of A.I. In True Crime w/ Prof. David Perlmutter 1:01:18

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined again by friend of the show, Prof. David Perlmutter. David is a professor of Media & Communications at Texas Tech University and, along with being a verified human, is very concerned with the direction we are going in regards to the impact of A.I. in True Crime c…

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583 // The Haunting of the Smurl Family w/ Maxim Furek 52:32

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined again by the fantastic Maxim Furek. This is a wide ranging conversation that spans many paranormal and spiritual topics but focuses on the 1974 - 1989 haunting of the Smurl Family in West Pittston, Pennsylvania. Buy a copy of Maxim's new book, The Smurl Haunting,…

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582 // The Murder of Vanessa Guillén w/ John Quiñones 42:55

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with ABC News correspondent John Quiñones about the disappearance and murder of 20 year old soldier Vanessa Guillén from Fort Hood, Texas in April of 2020. This episode was published on Missing on October 13th, 2025. John is hosting a great new podcast series called Van…

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581 // The FBI's Real Profiler w/ Julia Cowley 1:01:51

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna have a great discussion with retired FBI profiler, Julia Cowley. Julia has a podcast called The Consult and it's very much worth the listen, check it out! The conversation here covers everything from Bryan Kohberger to the unsolved case of Karina Holmer, an au pair from Swe…

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Why Your Marriage Is the Secret Weapon Your Business Has Been Missing with Larry Pruett 45:48

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Marriage isn't just about finding the right person - it's about becoming the right person while building systems that strengthen your relationship daily. In this episode your host Mike Forrester sits down with Larry Pruett, a marriage counselor and coach who, along with his wife Sue, helps married entrepreneurs navigate the unique challenges of add…

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580 // He Confessed to Murdering His Parents on TV - The Disturbing Tale of Lorenz Kraus 1:18:48

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak about a wild and recent story out of Albany, New York. On September 25th, 2025, 53 year old Lorenz Kraus called CBS6 and asked to do an interview. During the interview with journalist Greg Floyd, Kraus confessed to murdering his parents years earlier and burying them in…

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579 // Bodies in New England - Live at Crime Con '25 w/ Joseph Scott Morgan 1:09:49

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In this new episode Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by Joseph Scott Morgan of ⁠Body Bags⁠ to discuss this wild incident in true crime media. In March of 2024, the media began to report on the strange discovery of bodies found in multiple locations over a time-frame of less than a week in the New England region. Almost immediately, social…

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578 // The Curse of Julia Brown w/ Brandon Schexnayder 54:58

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined again by old friend of the show, fellow podcaster and the great storyteller, Brandon Schexnayder. Brandon introduces Ms. Julia Brown, a rumored Vodou practitioner from Frenier Louisiana, a swamp town that is no longer. Was Julia responsible for the hurricane that…

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577 // Vampires of the French Quarter w/ Brandon Schexnayder 48:33

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576 // Defining A Stalker w/Joseph Dalu 57:09

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by new friend of the show, Mr. Joseph Dalu. Joe is the founder and president of Premiere Group International, a security and private investigation company providing services to individuals, corporations, law firms, insurance companies, and the entertainment indus…

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575 // The Wonderland Murders Part 2 w/ Eli Frankel 1:06:07

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined once again by author, tv producer, and LA crime historian, Mr. Eli Frankel. Eli continues his exploration into the brutal and gruesome Wonderland Murders, which took place on July 1st, 1981 in Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles. Eli shines a spotlight on two of the most …

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Building Confidence and Balance by Breaking Limiting Beliefs with Junaid Ahmed 42:26

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Success isn't just about individual achievement - it's about showing up authentically and building genuine connections that raise everyone around you. I sit down with Junaid Ahmed, founder of HumbleZone and Home Studio Mastery, who demonstrates how being your authentic self creates opportunities and transforms lives. Junaid shares his journey from …

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574 // The Mysterious Death of Ellen Greenberg w/ Nancy Schwartzman 50:56

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In this new episode, ⁠Crawlspace Media⁠'s Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Emmy Award winning filmmaker Nancy Schwartzman about her new documentary, "Death in Apartment 603: What Happened to Ellen Greenberg?". Ellen Greenberg was 27 years old and engaged when she was found dead in her apartment by her fiancé. Ellen sustained 20 stab wou…

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573 // The Murder of Emma Merlotin w/ Bess Lovejoy 48:49

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined again by spooky friend of the show, the great writer, Bess Lovejoy. Bess discusses the brutal and tragic murder of Emma Merlotin in 1885 Portland Oregon. Emma's final resting place is the historic and treasured Lone Fir Cemetery, an area of land she has been know…

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Why Asking for Help Is the Most Masculine Thing You Can Do With Troy Karnes 45:35

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True resilience isn't about never falling down, it's about building systems that keep you sane when life unexpectedly hits you. sit down with Troy Karnes, author of "No Silver Bullet," who shares his journey from the glamorous world of whiskey sales to getting kicked out by his wife, entering rehab and then facing a cancer diagnosis just 98 days in…

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572 // Fear & Justice in Dole Valley w/ Carolyn Ossorio 57:20

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by the great Seattle journalist, Carolyn Ossorio. Carolyn embarked on a project to shed light on the survivors and victims of an unknown serial killer from the 1970s Pacific Northwest. She tells their stories in the new show, Stolen Voices of Dole Valley. Check o…

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Secret Connection Between Your Gym Routine and Identity with Luke DePron 44:13

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Building lasting health isn't simply about muscles and workouts - it's about transforming who you are at your core and how you show up in life. Luke DePron from the Fit Men Project shares how external fitness and internal confidence are deeply connected. Luke helps men see that when you work on your physical health, your confidence and self worth g…

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571 // Capturing Their Killer - The Delphi Case w/ Libby's Mom Carrie Timmons and Producer Jane Latman 54:59

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Liberty German's mom Carrie Timmons and executive producer Jane Latman about the new docuseries, "Capturing Their Killer: The Girls on the High Bridge" from ABC and Hulu. This episode was previously published on Missing on August 14th, 2025. Watc…

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Clarity and Direction Through Solo Retreats with Eli Libby and Kyle Nelson 43:21

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Our world never stops demanding our attention, so much so that finding clarity has become one of the greatest challenges men face today. I sit down with Kyle Nelson and Eli Libby, founders of Solo Retreat Company, to discuss their new book "The Art of a Solo Retreat" and how intentional solitude can break through the noise to reveal your true purpo…

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570 // The Madman of Crystal Beach w/ M.F. Gross 50:15

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by first-time true crime author, Mr. M.F. Gross to discuss his debut book, Madman. In Madman, M.F. takes us back to 1949 to examine the brutal murder of Norman Y. Browne and the near-fatal assault on his wife, Anne. Pick up your copy of Madman by visiting M.F. Gr…

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569 // The Wonderland Murders w/ Eli Frankel 55:20

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined again by the great television producer, author and LA crime historian, Mr. Eli Frankel. Eli delivers an incredible account of the brutal and gruesome Wonderland Murders, which took place on July 1st, 1981 in Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles. Eli previously joined us to…

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568 // Stalking Samantha w/ Samantha Stites 1:02:01

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In this episode, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Crawlspace Media⁠⁠⁠⁠'s Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Samantha Stites from the new docuseries "Stalking Samantha: 13 Years of Terror". Samantha recounts a terrifying story of being stalked for years by the same man, which eventually led to abduction. Hear Samantha's incredible story of survival. Watch the docuseri…

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567 // The Best Horror Podcast w/ Monique Sanchez and Amy Traydon 57:47

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna kick off the Spooky Season with some new friends! They are joined by Monique Sanchez and Amy Traydon of the fantastic new podcast, Another F*cking Horror Podcast. Aliens, ghosts, tulpas, the Mandela Effect, and more are all part of this ghoulish conversation. Join if you da…