Best Ryan Au Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 5: Star Wars Podcast Day Gun Running 1:40:16

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Rousing Baratech's suspicions, the auditors look for a way off the Wheel, awaiting a new job from their employer, and looking for alternative ways out. After running security for Baratech, they begin embedding themselves in their enterprise, seeking to one day gain access to their encryption code. They're no closer to uncovering the secrets of the …

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Episode 4: Looking for Work 3:28:31

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With no jobs in tow, the auditors look for work on the Wheel, seeking to improve their financial situation. After tedious investigation, the auditors are able to slice the mysterious hyperspace pod, learning the final jump vector of the missing ship. With half the puzzle solved, they look for the missing information, where the final jump originated…

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Episode 3: Honk Droid the Gonk Droid 2:24:40

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Completing their detective work, the auditors reunite with their comrade. Returning to the Wheel, an empire neutral station in the Mid Rim, the auditors return to their investigations of the mysterious hyperspace pod. The pod bearing the markings of the Sa Nalor, a separatist ship which fled at the end of the clone wars, was found by the group floa…

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Episode 2: Nowhere to Run 3:32:30

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Arriving at The Wheel; an empire neutral station, with a gun-smuggling job, just completed. The misfits were contacted by their acquaintance and former employer Otta. They were told of an urgent job in a nearby system. The details of a secret cloaking device have been leaked, and they've been tasked with finding the leaker. They must travel to Tyri…

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The Track - 054 - Helena Martins 1:47:52

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In Episode 54, I am joined by dancer & DJ Helena Martins. Helena has danced, competed, performed, and DJed across the US, South America, and Europe - including DJing at events like Lindy Shock, ILHC, Lindy Focus, and at Herräng dance camp, where she has been a staff and Head DJ. Helena joined me by video from her home in Madrid to talk about growin…

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Episode 1: The Auditors Are Born 2:11:03

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Coming together out of necessity, this group of renegades escaped the grasp of their Hutt crime lord, stole his ship, liberated his slaves, and returned to end his reign. Their final escape from Tatooine caught the eye of the empire; narrowly avoiding destruction, they returned to Ryloth to seek help from those they saved. In exchange for future em…

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The Track - E053 - Julia Loving 1:41:25

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In this episode, I am joined by dancer, organizer, and educator Julia Loving. Julia has been a Teacher of Africana History and School Media Specialist in the New York City public schools for the past 27 years, and began Lindy Hopping in 2013. In addition to being a mainstay at social dances in her native New York City, she organizes dance events in…

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The Track - E052 - Giselle Anguizola 1:56:40

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In this episode, I am joined by dancer, instructor, and musician, Giselle Anguizola. Giselle has been swing dancing for over 20 years, and is founder of Girl Jam, an organization honoring women in swing music and dance through weekend festivals around the globe. Widely renowned for her creativity and individuality as a performer and instructor, Gis…

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The Track - E051 - Gordon Au 1:51:46

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In this episode, I am joined by trumpeter and bandleader Gordon Au. Gordon leads the Grand St. Stompers, a traditional jazz band who the New York Times has called "a pillar of New York's hot jazz scene," and regularly plays with numerous groups in New York City. He is a frequent guest artist at music festivals around the country, including the Redw…

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The Track - E050 - For Frankie 58:12

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This month's episode is a little different than our usual extended interviews. In a case of perfectly serendipitous timing, this milestone 50th episode coincides with what would have been Frankie Manning's 106th birthday, now widely recognized as World Lindy Hop Day. So, to celebrate both the Ambassador of Lindy Hop and this milestone episode, we'v…

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The Track - E049 - Evita Arce 1:54:42

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In this episode, I am joined by dancer and instructor, Evita Arce. Evita began her dance career as the youngest performer in Roy Lozano's Ballet Folklórico de Texas in Austin, TX and discovered Lindy Hop in college. She has since become a renowned dancer & instructor - she performed the lead role in Broadway's "SWING!" on its 2008 Japan tour, on te…

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The Track - E048 - Caleb Teicher 2:01:36

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In this episode, I am joined by dancer and choreographer, Caleb Teicher. Caleb began his dance career as a founding member of Michelle Dorrance's critically acclaimed tap dance company, Dorrance Dance, and is the recipient of many prestigious awards, including two Bessie Awards. Caleb discovered Lindy Hop through a chance encounter with swing dance…

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100!! Lori, OJ, and Gabriel 1:22:14

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THIS IS OUR 100TH EPISODE! We talked about a variety of things! Check out stateofcrimepodcast.com

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The Track - E047 - Dr. Christi Jay Wells 2:10:31

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In this episode, I am joined by swing dancer and musicologist, Dr. Christi Jay Wells. Christi Jay started dancing in 2003 and earned a PhD in musicology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2014. They conduct research on a range of jazz music and dance history topics, regularly present their work at national & international confe…

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The Track - E046 - Marie N'diaye 1:35:30

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In this episode, I am joined by instructor, performer, and choreographer, Marie N'diaye. Marie has been dancing almost as long as she has been walking, but she fell in love with Lindy Hop and Vernacular Jazz in 2007. Since that time, Marie has taught in her home scenes of Montréal & Stockholm and at workshops & camps around the globe. She has won c…

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92. Wrongful Police Shootings 1:16:12

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OUR FIRST EPISODE OF THE NEW DECADE! Kalynne just celebrated her birthday and now she is here to do something different than anything else we have done. We lightly cover a handful of cases that some one was wrongfully shot by law enforcement.

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91. Idaho- JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan 43:55

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THE LAST EPISODE OF THE DECADE! We did something a little different, we took a trip to our home state and covered a case that is currently unfolding in real time.

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The Track - E045 - Felix Berghäll 1:51:15

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In this episode, I am joined by instructor, performer, and choreographer, Felix Berghäll. Like many Swedish dancers, Felix started dancing Bugg in the national competition scene at a young age. He fell in love with Lindy Hop, Jazz, and tap after his first visit to Herräng dance camp in 2009. He has since gone on to teach and perform around the worl…

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89. Hawaii- Lisa Au 48:31

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Kalynne's case pick. A cold case from 1982, almost 38 years later.. will it ever be solved?

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The Track - E044 - Kim Clever & David Frutos 2:10:05

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In this episode, I am joined by dancers and instructors Kim Clever and David Frutos. Kim and Dave met at a dance class at a bar in 1994, and by 1996 they were teaching swing dance together at the world famous Brown Derby. As competitors David and Kim have numerous titles together from the National Jitterbug Championships, the International Lindy Ho…

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80. New Hampshire- Bear Brooks Murders 35:27

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Kalynne's case pick. A cold case from the 80's where our prime suspect is dead. But thankfully there have been some answers over the last couple of years.

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76. Georgia- Atlanta Child Murders- Part 4 47:33

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The fourth and final part of our four parter on the terrible murders of black male children, teens, and young adults.

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72. Oklahoma- Oklahoma City Bombing Part 2 1:06:06

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Part 2 of the worst homegrown terrorist attack in the US.

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70. Japan- Sada Abe 46:45

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Kalynne's case pick. Kalynne and Elena switch roles when Kalynne picks a more historical, more light hearted case.

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The Track - E043 - Marge Takier 1:34:11

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In this episode, I am joined by Balboa legend, Marge Takier. Marge began dancing in Southern California in the 1950's and soon after met her longtime husband and dance partner Hal Takier. Hal and Marge became a dance partnership that was looked up to by generations of dancers to follow, both in person to young dancers in California, and around the …

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69. Japan- Junko Furuta 29:28

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Elena's case pick. This is probably one of the worst cases we've ever covered, to date. Elena say's you shouldn't even listen>

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68. Australia- George Duncan 39:07

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Kalynne's case pick. A sad, " cold case" from the 70's that changed the course of history to a huge amount of people in Australia.

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67. Australia- Martha Needle 40:25

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Elena's case pick. This case was fascinating, The Black Widow of Richmond.

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66. England- Jack the Stripper 44:45

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Kalynne's case pick. Since we refused to cover Jack the Ripper, we decided be had to cover something. Join our facebook discussion group.

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65. England - Ogress of Reading 40:09

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Elena's case pick. This is our last week in England, and unlike Elena's case last week, this one is a lot less light hearted. Kalynne gets worked up a bit. Join our facebook discussion group.

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64. England-The Yorkshire Witch 37:15

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Elena's case pick. Our 2nd of 4 episodes we are doing in England. This is a more light hearted case. We had fun with this one. Join our facebook discussion group!

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63. England- Robert Black 1:06:58

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Kalynne's case pick. We are still international and this week, we are in England. We cover a man that may be connected to last weeks Mary Boyle disappearance.

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The Track - E042 - Ryan Francois 2:38:58

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In this episode, I am joined by dancer, instructor, and choreographer Ryan Francois. Following a chance encounter with a poster promoting "'Thirties dancing with Judo throws" in the early 1980's, Ryan has since become master of Lindy Hop, jazz, and tap. He is a two-time winner at the US Open and American Swing Dance Championships, has taught and pe…

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61. Ireland- Maamtrasna Murder 37:18

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Elena's case pick. Week 2 of being international, and both cases are very very frustrating cold cases. Elena covers a historical, family annihilation. Follow our instagram, twitter, and join our facebook discussion group!

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60. Germany- Fritz Honka 35:43

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Kalynne's case pick. We have gone INTERNATIONAL. Our first country is Germany! Kalynne comes back around with what are considered, "easy targets" What are your thoughts on prostitution? Let us know on our facebook discussion group!

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The Track - E041 - Sing Lim 2:07:03

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In this episode, I am joined by dancer and instructor, Sing Lim. Sing has been part of the global swing dance community for over 30 years - learning in London under the tutelage of Ryan Francois and Frankie Manning and spreading Lindy Hop to Asia when she returned to her native Singapore in 1996. She was a member of the Frankie100 organizing commit…

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50. Rhode Island- Craig Price 41:14

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Elena's case pick. Kalynne and Elena ended up picking very similar cases. Kalynne is sick, but still here trying to chug right along.

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The Track - E040 - Alice Mei 1:57:03

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In this episode, I am joined by dancer and instructor, Alice Mei. Alice began dancing when she was four, and studied ballet and contemporary dance before falling in love with Lindy Hop and Solo Jazz. She very quickly became a highly sought-after international instructor and acclaimed competitor, teaching in more than 30 countries and winning titles…

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44. West Virginia- Harry Powers 41:07

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Elena's case pick. This case is very reminiscent of many of the cases that have been covered in the past. Kalynne has a rough day. Join the facebook discussion group!

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41. Missouri- Craig Wood 41:14

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Kalynne's case pick. The horrible kidnapping, rape, and murder of 10 year old Hailey Owen. But of course there is another crazy twist that goes with this case. Kalynne loses her mind and snaps toward the conclusion of the episode. Join the facebook discussion group to rant and rave with her.

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The Track - E039 - Nick Williams 2:04:01

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In this episode, I am joined by dancer, instructor, and choreographer, Nick Williams. Since his first swing dance lesson in LA in 1998, Nick has studied Lindy Hop, Balboa, and Collegiate Shag with its original dancers and spent countless hours studying vintage dance clips. He has won titles at virtually every top-tier event, including the World Lin…

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35- Our Missing Nebraska Case- John Joubert 38:45

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Kalynne found the missing Nebraska case!! So instead of North Carolina, Kalynne and Elena decided to put this one out. John Joubert was another person that makes us ask the question, Nature vs Nurture. Are people born evil? Or is it something that is learned as they grow.

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34. North Carolina- Robert Kenneth Stewart 46:01

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Elena's case pick this week enrages both Kalynne and Elena. Robert Kenneth Stewart and his massacre in a senior living center. This case is the one that pisses Kalynne off the most, which Elena found joy in.

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Actualité du 11 au 17 Mars 8:18

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On vous parle de l’actualité de la semaine du 11 au 17 Mars 2019

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32. Washington- Kurt Cobain-Part 1 51:31

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Kalynne's case pick. A two parter this week, Kalynne and Elena debate on Kurt Cobain's death. While officially ruled a suicide, Kalynne disagrees and believes something more sinister happened. Join us in the debate on the State of Crime Discussion Group on Facebook.

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31. Utah- Harry Miller- False Conviction 33:53

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Kalynne's case pick. Today we get into a topic that we have yet to talk about. False convictions happens all too often in the US. Elena and Kalynne talk about a case that will blow your mind, and make you ask yourself, " How in the world?!"

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The Track - E038 - Hilary Alexander 2:13:41

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In this episode, I am joined by singer, dancer, and event producer, Hilary Alexander. Hilary has been a vital part of the Los Angeles swing dance scene since she began dancing in the mid-90s - she founded and continues to run Camp Hollywood and the National Jitterbug Championships in LA, was inducted into The California Swing Dance Hall of Fame in …

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30. Utah- Rebecca David 38:49

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Elena is back this week, and she starts us off with this bizarre crime that took place in the 70s. This sad, and unbelievable crime that happened in SLC.

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29. Colorado- Joseph Corbett Jr. 54:50

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Elena is still gone, so in this episode Kalynne and her dad picked a case about the death of an heir to a very large fortune. There is also a bit of talk about OJ Simpson, the death penalty, and a bit of a story time from Kalynne. PS STRANGER DANGER- Do NOT, under any circumstances, pick up hitchhikers!…

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27. Education, Mental Health, and the Death Penalty 1:03:59

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This episode continues our discussion of controversial topics. Kalynne gets pretty passionate about the death penalty while Elena reigns her back in a bit. Education and mental health are talk about, along with mental health in the educational system. Join the facebook discussion group to continue these discussions and debates.…