Best James Frankel Podcasts (2025)

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Snack Break: Bethenny Frankel 7:37

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19m ago7:37

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Just in time for the new season of the Real Housewives franchise, Dan reruns his chat with OG Housewife Bethany Frankel. She shares how she juggles a million things without losing her mind, the secret to keeping her energy sky-high, and why now is prime time for bold new ideas. This episode is sure to have you ready to hit the ground running. Learn…

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

1d ago48:49

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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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152 - The Drunken Monkey (with Jess Perkins and Dave Warneke) 28:55

2h ago28:55

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Dave and Jess return to the monkey house to talk about Robert Dudley's The ‘drunken monkey’ hypothesis! Cheerful Earful tickets: https://cheerfulearful.podlifeevents.com/festival/prime-mates---live-from-cheerful-earful-podcast-festival-5-oct-2025-tickets Article discussed: https://news.berkeley.edu/2025/09/17/in-the-wild-chimps-likely-ingest-the-eq…

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585 // Joshua Ritter on Emmanuel Haro Disappearance, Charlie Kirk's Shooter & more 48:53

4d ago48:53

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with former prosecutor and defense attorney Joshua Ritter of Courtroom Confidential to discuss his show, the charges that await Tyler Robinson (the suspect in Charlie Kirk's shooting), Luigi Mangione, and the disappearance of Emmanuel Haro from Cabizon, California on Au…

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James Patterson Wants You to Disrupt Your Life 28:00

2h ago28:00

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What happens when the world’s best-selling author teams up with a leadership expert? You get a playbook for thriving in a changing world. James Patterson, drawing on his experience as a former CEO, master marketer, and publishing icon, teamed up with Dr. Patrick Leddin, PhD to write Disrupt Everything—and Win. The book and this discussion is an awe…

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

5d ago57:20

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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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584 // Shelton Sanders 52:41

2d ago52:41

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In this episode Tim Pilleri, Lance Reenstierna, and Jennifer Amell speak about the disappearance of Shelton John Sanders from Columbia, South Carolina on June 19th, 2001. This episode was originally published on Missing on March 24th, 2022. Shelton Sanders was 25 years old and going places. He was responsible, driven, and a dedicated systems manage…

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Snack Break: Michael Strahan 14:16

3d ago14:16

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How does Michael Strahan juggle it all? From Good Morning America to hosting game shows, running clothing lines, and producing TV, he somehow makes it look easy. In this throwback chat, he talks about the power of compartmentalizing, why trusting your team matters, and how lessons from the NFL still guide him today. Plus, hear his take on Tom Brady…

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

8d ago54:59

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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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583 // Paul Fronczak w/ Jack Fronczak and Tracey Hastings - Part 2 44:40

5d ago44:40

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Jack Fronczak and Tracey Hastings of The Fronczak Files podcast. This is part 2 of 2 . Jack has an absolutely wild story about being found abandoned at about 2 years old. He was given to the Fronczak family after the FBI made a connection between the abandoned baby…

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582 // Paul Fronczak w/ Jack Fronczak and Tracey Hastings - Part 1 52:00

6d ago52:00

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Jack Fronczak and Tracey Hastings of The Fronczak Files podcast. Jack has an absolutely wild story about being found abandoned at about 2 years old. He was given to the Fronczak family after the FBI made a connection between the abandoned baby in New Jersey in 1965…

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

11d ago50:15

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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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For WWE Superstar Chelsea Green, Success Is Built on Trust 33:06

7d ago33:06

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WWE Superstar Chelsea Green, recently featured in Netflix’s WWE: Unreal, joins the show to talk about her journey through different wrestling personas, how she made it to the biggest squared circle in the world, and why success is about more than just money. Dan does his best not to cringe as Chelsea shares the injuries that come with life in the r…

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581 // Dean Mortensen w/ Laura Riste 50:24

9d ago50:24

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with return guest Laura Riste to discuss the mysterious disappearance of Dean Mortensen from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on January 24th, 1992. Check out Laura Riste's site on the disappearance of Trenny Gibson: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.canadiangurl77.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠. Laura's FB page for…

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Snack Break: Sebastian Maniscalco 15:25

14d ago15:25

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In this Snack Break, Dan dusts off his convo with comedy powerhouse Sebastian Maniscalco. You know him from sold-out stand-up tours and roles in The Irishman and Green Book. Maniscalco is about to hit the road again, starting September 12. He talks about how to find your voice, why the “downs” are just as important as the “ups,” and what it feels l…

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

10d ago55:20

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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

12d ago1:02:01

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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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580 // Andy Puglisi w/ Melanie Perkins McLaughlin - Part 2 47:10

13d ago47:10

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Melanie Perkins McLaughlin about the disappearance of her childhood friend, Andy Puglisi, from Lawrence, Massachusetts on August 22nd, 1976. Melanie made an Emmy award winning documentary called, "Have You Seen Andy?". Check out the site here: ⁠https://haveyouseena…

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579 // Andy Puglisi w/ Melanie Perkins McLaughlin - Part 1 53:47

13d ago53:47

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Melanie Perkins McLaughlin about the disappearance of her childhood friend, Andy Puglisi, from Lawrence, Massachusetts on August 22nd, 1976. Melanie made an Emmy award winning documentary called, "Have You Seen Andy?". Check out the site here: https://haveyouseenan…

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Mr. Wonderful Finds Success in Brutal Honesty 32:04

14d ago32:04

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Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful, stops by to talk about his new watch insurance company, Wonder Care, created with the 1916 Company. He fields listener questions, reveals what he loves about watches, and shares his secrets for keeping his energy cranked to 11. Plus, he justifies how he ended up spending $12.932 million on a baseball c…

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

18d ago57:47

57:47

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…

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Snack Break: Jerry Rice 10:25

17d ago10:25

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Three-time Super Bowl champ Jerry Rice and his daughter, Jaqui Rice Gold, joined the show in 2021 to discuss co-founding G.O.A.T. Fuel energy drink. They share how Jerry's passion and talents on the field (the man holds the record for the most NFL records) have translated to his business endeavors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.…

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578 // Elizabeth Short & Leila Welsh - Sisters in Death w/ Eli Frankel 1:02:25

18d ago1:02:25

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In this 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 murders are c…

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How This Rural Entrepreneur Turned Her Hobby Into a Thriving National Business by Selling in Amazon’s Store 28:59

25d ago28:59

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Tahmi DeSchepper found herself in a spot many of us have been before — she had a comfortable job in a stable field that suddenly crashed, forcing her to figure out what comes next. Tahmi took this moment as an opportunity to pursue her lifelong passion for jewelry making and the arts. And her all-in bet on herself paid off. Her jewelry line, called…

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577 // Emmanuel Haro - Part 4 - Did Dad Jake Haro Confess? 38:20

20d ago38:20

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna discuss the disappearance of Emmanuel Haro from Cabazon, California on August 14th, 2025. Emmanuel is 7 months old with brown hair and brown eyes. He weighs 21 pounds. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the San Bernardino Sheriff Department's …