Best Melanie Charles Podcasts (2025)

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Quartermaine Royalty - A General Hospital Podcast 1:02:29

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On episode 344 of the PC Update, it's Monica's house, Allen gave it to her. This episode covers GH episodes from September 22nd - 26th, 2025. *Music provided by Scott Holmes (song name - Electronic Vibes).

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Madeline Soto: Handed to a Monster | #418 1:34:19

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Almost immediately after 13-year-old Madeline Soto was reported missing in February 2024, something didn’t seem quite right. Her mother Jennifer Soto – and Jennifer’s boyfriend Stephan Sterns – gave a series of strange interviews in the press. And over the next five days, as investigators picked apart the lives (and sleeping arrangements) of those …

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Mother and Son - A General Hospital Podcast 1:06:09

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On episode 343 of the PC Update, Joss doesn't want to relocate so she joins the world security bureau for the local charm. What Carly means to say is "thank you for saving my daughter's life". Jason mourns Monica where they first become mother and son. This episode covers GH episodes from September 15th - 19th, 2025. *Music provided by Scott Holmes…

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Ed Gein: America’s Real-Life Psycho | #417 1:19:18

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We’re finally diving into the case of infamous bodysnatcher, human-skin-furniture-maker, and OG mummy’s boy...Ed Gein. A shy bachelor who terrorised a tiny Wisconsin town with his nightmarish farmhouse of horrors in the 1950s, Ed Gein inspired some of the creepiest characters in scary-movie history: from Psycho’s Norman Bates to Buffalo Bill from T…

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FROM THE VAULT - Thabo Bester: Twisted Firestarter 49:15

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Due to a huge number of requests following a new Netflix doc on Thabo Bester, we're re-releasing our 2023 episode on the shocking, shameless, madder-than-fiction South African saga. -- At 2am, on the 3rd of May 2022 – inmates at Mangaung prison in Bloemfontein, South Africa, were woken up by an explosion. Word spread that Thabo Bester, the infamous…

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FROM THE VAULT - Jenelle Potter: Catfish 58:32

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With cyberbullying and catfishing stories back in the news it felt like the perfect time to revisit this early episode from back in 2019. -- Someone was cyberbullying Jenelle Potter: hurling online abuse and threatening her life with claims that she was "too pretty to live". As things escalated, inexplicably, the CIA seemed to become involved and J…

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Mr. and Mrs. Nash - A General Hospital Podcast 1:02:30

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On episode 342 of the PC Update, Jason and Anna broke up. Could Michael and Willow have attempted to co-murder Drew? The Britch is back and Ben wants his mommy. This episode covers GH episodes from September 8th - 12th, 2025. *Music provided by Scott Holmes (song name - Electronic Vibes).

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Tania Head: 9/11 Trauma Fraud | #416 1:21:55

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Being in the World Trade Centre when the second plane hit the South Tower; watching her assistant be decapitated; crawling over the bodies of her dead and injured co-workers; and becoming one of only nineteen people to survive being at or above the point of impact: these are all things Tania Head did not experience. Yet for six years, Tania (real n…

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The Unofficial Episode - A General Hospital Podcast 42:23

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On episode 341 of the PC Update, the whodunit has begun, let's get into it... unofficially of course. This episode covers GH episodes from September 1st - 5th, 2025. *Music provided by Scott Holmes (song name - Electronic Vibes).

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Charles Bronson: Britain’s Most Dangerous Prisoner | #415 1:28:25

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What do you do with a prisoner so unhinged that he’s been kicked out of 120 prisons to date? How have Britain’s most secure facilities dealt with a man who could explode in a frenzy of brutal violence and destruction at any moment? What happens to a man who spends more than 25 years in solitary confinement? And most importantly: now that Britain’s …

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Everybody "Loves" Drew - A General Hospital Podcast 1:05:06

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On episode 340 of the PC Update, the only thing that sets Kristina apart from Ava and Alexis, is her fashion sense. Ava and Alexis have a KILLER style. This episode covers GH episodes from August 25th - 29th, 2025. *Music provided by Scott Holmes (song name - Electronic Vibes).

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Peter Tobin: Trail of Evil | #414 1:10:23

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In 2006, the body of Polish student Angelika Kluk was found hidden in the most unthinkable place: stuffed beneath the floorboards of a Glasgow church. The man who put her there – greyhaired handyman Peter Tobin – was about to have his own sins laid bare. And what police found would reveal a predator whose impact stretched far beyond the church wall…

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Forceful Caress - A General Hospital Podcast 54:39

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On episode 339 of the PC Update, a change of heart, or a blonde, leads Britt to make her move, and just like that Jason's dry spell is over!!! So long as Carly's in the dark, Brennan's heart will continue to beat. Michael was wrong... it wasn't just one cup of coffee. This episode covers GH episodes from August 18th - 22nd, 2025. *Music provided by…

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Confessions LIVE in NYC | #413 1:36:36

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Recorded LIVE in New York’s Town Hall in front of a sold-out crowd, RedHanded’s Confessions Tour show takes in everything from Mormon sex scandals to intergalactic baby-making missions to save the planet. Plus: more than we ever wanted to know about our lovely audience… For the full experience, watch the slideshow on our YouTube channel: Exclusive …

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Slap. Punch. Bang. - A General Hospital Podcast 1:02:40

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On episode 338 of the PC Update, this week’s GH episodes packed a slap, punch and a bang!!! Let’s get into it! This episode covers GH episodes from August 11th - 15th, 2025. *Music provided by Scott Holmes (song name - Electronic Vibes).

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Iqbal Masih: Enslaved, Empowered, Assassinated | #412 54:32

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Sold into slavery at just four years old, Iqbal Masih’s future was not bright. He was set to be one of the millions of children and adults across Asia trapped in bonded labour. But Iqbal was no ordinary child: he would escape slavery, campaign tirelessly to free fellow children, be recognised on the global stage – and then tragically be assassinate…

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Paw-trol - A General Hospital Podcast 1:00:00

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On episode 337 of the PC Update, Curtis unanimously makes another marital decision to resume his friendship with his ex-wife. Willow's journey might involve a detour in Nelleville to come back to Willowland. Chase pulls a Curtis forgetting which wife, current or ex, he's supposed to be prioritizing. This episode covers GH episodes from August 4th -…

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Football’s Abuse Scandal: The FA’s Darkest Secret | #411 1:15:19

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In 2016, ex-footballer Andy Woodward revealed on live TV that he and countless other boys were sexually abused by their former youth coach, Barry Bennell, whilst training in Manchester City and Crewe Alexandra’s acclaimed “football factories” as youngsters in the 1980s and 90s. In doing so, he blew the whistle on one of the UK’s most prolific child…

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Erin Patterson & The Mushroom Murders: Part Two | #410 1:23:05

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In our second and final part on Erin Patterson’s deadly beef Wellington dinner, we focus on the jaw-dropping trial. So: did she purposefully forage for death cap mushrooms, then cook and serve them to her extended family with the express purpose of giving them a slow and painful death? Did she really lie about having cancer? Or was it all just an i…

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ShortHand: The Epstein Files 1:01:46

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Jeffrey Epstein – the billionaire financier-turned-serial-sex-trafficker – is back in the news, in another new guise that no one saw coming: political football. So let's take a look at what we know (and, more pertinently, what we will never know) about the so-called “Epstein files”. Exclusive bonus content: Wondery - Ad-free & ShortHand Patreon - A…

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FROM THE VAULT - Jeffrey Epstein: Parts 1&2 2:23:37

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NOTE: Our update on the Epstein files will be released TOMORROW (Tuesday July 29th) to everyone. In the meantime, for all the context, here’s our two-parter in full! -- The story of Jeffrey Epstein – the billionaire financier with an industrial-scale web of child abuse implicating some of the most powerful people in the world – sounds like some hal…

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Tame and Restrain - A General Hospital Podcast 1:02:43

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On episode 336 of the PC Update, looks like Drew can kiss France goodbye cause he's spending his honeymoon in a cabin — Peter style! This episode covers GH episodes from July 21st - 25th, 2025. *Music provided by Scott Holmes (song name - Electronic Vibes).

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Erin Patterson & The Mushroom Murders: Part One | #409 1:31:59

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At lunchtime, a family in southeast Australia sat down for beef wellington with a mushroom duxelles, creamy mash and buttery green beans. The next morning, most of the guests would be violently ill. A week later, three of them would be dead. Only one diner was totally unaffected: the host, Erin Patterson… who later would stand trial for murder by p…

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Farewell Sasha - A General Hospital Podcast 1:01:56

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On episode 335 of the PC Update, Joss' cover has been blown because as Brennan and Anna have been telling us on repeat... "Anna is an excellent spy". Jason spotted Britt, mystery is solved, Jason flew Sasha to the after life. Blood is thicker than water, and it looks like Willow might be headed for cabin kidnapping, keeping up with family tradition…

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Diddy: The Trial | #408 49:39

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On Wednesday 2 July 2025, a jury found Sean Combs NOT GUILTY of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy – his two most serious charges, which carried a potential sentence of life in prison. He was found guilty on lesser charges of transportation to engage in prostitution. So, despite all the clear evidence of guilt, how did the jury come to thi…

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UPDATE - Constance Marten & Mark Gordon 1:28:24

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This week, Constance Marten and Mark Gordon were found GUILTY of gross negligence manslaughter. So, on top of our rereleased episode from last year, here is everything you need to know from the bizarre retrial: unbelievable revelations about Mark Gordon's past crimes, an answer on Constance's mysterious 'fall' from a balcony, and more delays and fi…

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Willow goes full Nelle - A General Hospital Podcast 1:07:24

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On episode 334 of the PC Update, Kristina is trading in impulsivity for revenge. Chase says Brook Lynn can't do anything that would push him away, but doing someone might. Rocco took Laura's advice about asking more questions... paging Dr. O. This episode covers GH episodes from July 7th - 11th, 2025. *Music provided by Scott Holmes (song name - El…

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JFK Part Two: Deniably Plausible | #407 1:19:37

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The report into Kennedy's assassination brought in a new era of mistrust in the government... and that was just the beginning. Because if you look for even a second – the official version just doesn't add up. In this second part, we take a closer look at Lee Harvey Oswald's shaky history, meet JFK's other worst enemy (the Mafia), and, finally decid…

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UPDATE: Bryan Kohberger & The Idaho Student Murders 2:02:20

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This week in a shocking twist Bryan Kohberger accepted a plea deal for the brutal murders of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin. In this update – taken from this week's Under the Duvet on our Patreon – we discuss what evidence the prosecution had, why he accepted this deal that will see him die behind bars, and if justi…

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JFK Part One: America on the Edge | #406 1:38:39

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Who shot JFK is irrelevant, how many people shot him is the real question. Once you have decided there was more than one shooter, the fate of the world is sealed forever. This is the original conspiracy theory, the dawn of the tin foil hat era. The assassination of the President in broad daylight, in front of hundreds, it had everyone asking questi…

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The Paedophile Diaries: Dr Joël Le Scouarnec | #405 1:45:48

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“I am a paedophile… and I’m very happy about it.” The thousands of handwritten entries in the so-called ‘black notebooks’ of France’s worst ever child sex offender revealed more than 30 years of horrendous abuse. In devastating detail, they described acts carried out on young patients in his work as a surgeon, in hospitals across western France. He…

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DA and Dog - A General Hospital Podcast 1:00:03

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On episode 333 of the PC Update, Lulu found a fast track to absolution by befriending the woman who shot her kid. Drew and Willow aren't getting any saner they might as well do it. Jail might have hardened Drew, but not these pals! This episode covers GH episodes from June 16th - 20th, 2025. *Music provided by Scott Holmes (song name - Electronic V…

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Tiffany Cole: Buried Alive | #404 57:38

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Party girl Tiffany Cole had always relied on the kindness of strangers – including her former neighbours, Reggie and Carol Sumner. This frail older couple helped Tiffany out as if she were their own daughter… And she repaid their kindness by digging their grave. Literally. Tiffany claimed it was all her boyfriend’s idea, and she never meant for the…

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FROM THE VAULT - Scientology: Parts 1&2 3:16:25

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With Scientology’s biggest poster boy back on the big screen, the church is ramping up the recruitment drive. And to make sure you STAY AWAY from this sinister, star-studded sci-fi cult posing as a world religion, we’re rereleasing our two-parter as a bumper bonus episode... -- Hannah and Suruthi peer under the slippery stone of Scientology’s sinis…

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The Verdict Is In - A General Hospital Podcast 1:07:43

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On episode 332 of the PC Update, Willow gets full custody of her wardrobe. Lucky is gone but Isaiah is a nice consolation prize... even after he hooks up with Portia. Absolutely not a 'parent trap' moment Maxie! This episode covers GH episodes from June 9th - 13th, 2025. *Music provided by Scott Holmes (song name - Electronic Vibes).…

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Melanie McGuire: The Suitcase Killer | #403 1:18:09

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Melanie McGuire was a beautiful young nurse who wouldn’t hurt a fly. So when her husband’s chopped-up remains were found in three separate suitcases in the Chesapeake Bay, she suddenly had a lot to answer for… Was this petite New Jersey mum capable of killing her husband and disposing of his body in such a gruesome way? Or was this – as she claimed…

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Daisy - A General Hospital Podcast 1:06:02

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On episode 331 of the PC Update, we may be done with Sonny's surprise kids, but no one said anything about surprise grandkids. According to Lucky, the best time to propose is before the person knows they're in a relationship. The mistress is not looking too good. This episode covers GH episodes from June 2nd - 6th, 2025. *Music provided by Scott Ho…

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The Zodiac Killer: Part Three | #402 1:20:56

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Who was The Zodiac? Did he kill Cheri Jo Bates? And how did three hobbyist cryptographers crack his ‘impossible’ code 50 years after it was written? These are just a few of the questions we answer in our final episode on The Zodiac Killer. Join us as we try to conclude the inconcludable, cold case that has haunted California for half a century. Exc…

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Complicated Bridge of Love - A General Hospital Podcast 1:10:37

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On episode 330 of the PC Update, mentally, Lulu is still in a coma and she should tell poeple this if she wants to save any of her relationships. Is Nina considering the bait and switch she pulled at Nelle's custody case? Alexis wasn't prepared for Laura checking Ace's bank statements. This episode covers GH episodes from May 26th - 30th, 2025. *Mu…

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The Zodiac Killer: Part Two | #401 1:03:31

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Last week we left you with the absolutely massive cliffhanger of a 408-character cipher, which in theory contained valuable information on the Bay Area’s most infamous killer “The Zodiac”. But first it needed to be solved. And amazingly it wasn’t cracked by the police, or the FBI: it was solved by a 41-year-old history teacher and his wife, and we’…

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Nurse's Ball 2025 - A General Hospital Podcast 1:07:50

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On episode 329 of the PC Update, secrets unlocked!! Reveals revealed. The truth is out. This episode covers GH episodes from May 12th - 16th, 2025. *Music provided by Scott Holmes (song name - Electronic Vibes).

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The Zodiac Killer: Part One | #400 58:59

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Violent attacks, sadistic taunting, and uncrackable puzzles; in some ways “The Zodiac” laid the foundations for every murderous TV psychopath and movie villain of the next half-century. For our 400th episode we decided to dedicate three whole episodes to the potentially the most famous serial killer in history: how he operated, how his puzzles were…

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What Are You Scanning for!? - A General Hospital Podcast 1:00:55

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On episode 328 of the PC Update, thankfully Lucky has entered the chat! Willow appears to be mourning the loss of her title as Nurse Corinthos and DEFINITELY NOT as Mrs. Corinthos. Why conduct a DNA test between Gio and Dante à la stolen hairbrush or drinking glass when you can track Camilla's whereabouts the day Gio was born. This episode covers G…

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Sarbjit Kaur Athwal: Life Without Honour | #399 1:28:11

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When her sister-in-law never returned from a trip to India, Sarbjit Kaur Athwal knew exactly what had happened: her mother-in-law had made no secret of her plan to “get rid of” Surjit – the outspoken thorn in the family’s side. But Sarbjit also knew what she was up against: a strict code of honour; the threat of shame and total rejection by her com…

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FROM THE VAULT - Fred & Rose West: Parts 1&2 1:38:33

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With the release of a new Netflix documentary on the Wests, we dove into the archive (way way back to episodes 27 and 28) to get you up to date with our in-depth two-parter on one of the UK's most infamous cases. -- Incest, rape, murder and torture dungeons; the girls take on one of Britain's most notorious serial killer couples - Fred and Rose Wes…

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A Bad Influence - A General Hospital Podcast 1:04:53

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On episode 327 of the PC Update, Willow bonds with Curtis over facts. Just when we thought Lulu was done with ALL CAPS, ALL CAPS pulls her back in. Has Sonny found a way out, or is it just too boring for his taste? This episode covers GH episodes from May 5th - 9th, 2025. *Music provided by Scott Holmes (song name - Electronic Vibes).…

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FROM THE VAULT - ShortHand: Conclave 33:20

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ShortHand is released weekly for Wondery+ and Amazon Music subscribers. Listen exclusively and ad-free every Tuesday on Wondery+ through Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And depending on where you are in the world, ShortHand is included with your Prime Membership on Amazon Music. -- What happens when humanity’s mouthpiece of God, the holiest man on eart…

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Diddy Part 2: Daddy’s House | #398 1:30:28

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In our second part of the Pre-Diddy saga, we take a closer look at the accusations you need to know about – and the 99 problems it could cause for some of his closest associates... With all the sensational stories swirling around this case, we separate fact from fiction, and find out that the truth is always wilder than the headlines: from ‘MVP bag…

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Body Shots! - A General Hospital Podcast 1:09:06

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On episode 326 of the PC Update, Drew begins his "it wasn't me" campaign sponsored by Shaggy. Dante is trying to protect his friends from an article that they don't have to read. Brook Lynn is one step closer to getting her son back now that Tracy is involved. This episode covers GH episodes from April 28th - May 2nd, 2025. *Music provided by Scott…

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Diddy Part 1: Deal With the Devil | #397 1:29:49

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As the trial we’ve all been waiting for finally approaches, we bring you the full rundown on the self-proclaimed “bad boy for life” – and the hundreds of accusations, from victims as young as nine years old, that threaten to jail the music mogul for the rest of his days. Before we find out which “well-known figures” are likely to be accused alongsi…