Best Third Eye Storytelling Podcasts (2025)

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I SURVIVED: I Closed My Eyes and He Popped A Round Off 40:28

1d ago40:28

40:28

Barbara and her friend are on their way home from school when they are abducted by a man in fatigues wielding a large knife who ties them up and leads them into the woods. Glen is on his way through South America on a motorcycle expedition when he is captured by a marxist rebel group in Columbia who march him through the jungle. Apartments.com - To…

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Not Too Woke, Too Weak: Democrats’ Real Problem With Voters 48:14

3d ago48:14

48:14

Way to Win Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer Jenifer Fernandez Ancona shares the organization’s research findings about where Democrats went wrong in 2024 and what it’s going to take to win in 2026 and beyond. She explains what the data really shows about last year’s election and how her organization’s qualitative focus groups reveal a fundamen…

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REOPENED: Rumors of Murder 24:36

4d ago24:36

24:36

When 21-year-old Julie Hill goes missing, everyone assumes she has just run off again. Fourteen years later, Julie's cousin starts to question the reason for her disappearance, and a murder investigation begins to unfold. IQBAR - Get 20% off all IQBAR products plus free shipping by texting COLD to 64000 Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month t…

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Little Girl Lost 36:27

6d ago36:27

36:27

Halloween in a small town is cancelled indefinitely when a young girl is kidnapped and killed on her way home from a costume party. Two decades later, a detective's obsessive attention to detail exposes a shocking mistake that kept the case's most obvious suspects on the streets for 20 years. Homes.com: We’ve done your homework. Quince: Go to Quinc…

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#510 - A New Theseus 36:00

7d ago36:00

36:00

From Hugo admins resigning over AI panel vetting to the latest award winners and a fresh Murderbot clip—to set the stage for our book club pick. Then we dig into Mickey 7’s Ship of Theseus dilemma, sharing listener takes (yes, even foot‑fetishting AIs) and the questions that keep us up at night.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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I SURVIVED: I Need Them to Find DNA Underneath My Fingernails 38:29

9d ago38:29

38:29

Stephanie’s ex husband attacks her in her home where he shoots her in the head three times. Craig and Crystal are in the library of Columbine High school when two shooters commit mass murder. Rich and Laura are with their five children on a hike in the Sequoia National Forest when they are attacked by a swarm of bees. This Episode is sponsored by B…

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REOPENED: Graveyard Shift 18:24

11d ago18:24

18:24

A gas station attendant is brutally murdered in the middle of the night, and investigators struggle to indict their prime suspect despite eye witness testimony. Over a decade later, a lead surfaces that might finally close the case. Hers: Start your free online visit at forhers.com/COLDCASE for your personalized hair loss treatment options. Homes.c…

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Dead West: The Death of Lavender Doe 41:17

13d ago41:17

41:17

When a mystery woman's burning body is found in an oil field in 2006, the rural community of Kilgore and a determined Texas lawman show why you don't mess with the Lone Star State. It takes 13 years to ID this Lavender Doe and nab her callous killer. This Episode is sponsored by BetterHelp BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/COLDCASE to get 10% off yo…

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I SURVIVED: I Don't Want to Die, I Want to Live 36:27

16d ago36:27

36:27

Frederic is 11 years old when he and his mother are stabbed multiple times by an intruder in the night. Henry and Becky are with their children flying back from a missionary trip to the Bahamas when their pilot loses consciousness. 15 year old twins Missy and Mandy are shot at by a gunman in their high school shortly after their morning prayer grou…

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From Grassroots to Governing with Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist 44:43

17d ago44:43

44:43

Michigan’s first Black lieutenant governor Garlin Gilchrist discusses his race for governor in 2026 and lessons learned as the state’s second-in-command in the middle of the extraordinary crisis that was the COVID-19 pandemic. He shares his wins in office, including advancing criminal justice reform and expanding broadband access, as well as what h…

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REOPENED: Cat and Mouse 22:02

18d ago22:02

22:02

The death of Alma Napier was ruled an accident when her car was discovered overturned and smoldering one night in 1980. It would remain a closed case, until 1998 when two women help uncover that Alma’s death involved foul play and her murderer is on the loose. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://…

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Sweethearts Silenced 34:01

20d ago34:01

34:01

A killer authors a book about his con-man past that becomes the key to solving a 29-year-old cold case of two high school sweethearts--and three other cold case murders--leading police to believe he could be the Zodiac Killer. Progressive: Multitask right now. Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust…

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I SURVIVED: I Immediately Grabbed the Barrel of His Gun 38:13

23d ago38:13

38:13

Alga is abducted and attacked by a church handyman who leaves her for dead in the trunk of her car. Blaine is trapped in a coal mine with 8 other men, including his father in law, for over 3 days as they battle rising waters and limited air. Lincoya and his roommate are held hostage by two armed robbers. Progressive: Multitask right now. Quote your…

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#509 - New Achievement! 52:04

23d ago52:04

52:04

We wrap up Dungeon Crawler Carl, including our horrible imitations of Jeff Hays. Plus, we announce the next pick for May and ponder data-driven determinations of the best SFF books of Tom’s life.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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REOPENED: The Hitchhiker 28:16

25d ago28:16

28:16

A hitchhiker is found murdered, and police spend three decades chasing down their only lead. Then an unexpected twist brings a brand new suspect to light... Homes.com: We’ve done your homework. Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/coldcase and take your retail business to the next level today! Thrive Market: Go to…

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She Never Came Home 36:30

27d ago36:30

36:30

When fourteen-year-old Tina Faelz never comes home from school, her murder leads investigators on a path from school bullies to serial killers and back again. goPure: head to gopurebeauty.com and use code coldcase at checkout for 25% off! Hers: Start your free online visit at forhers.com/COLDCASE for your personalized weight loss treatment options.…

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I SURVIVED: I Wanted Him to be as Afraid of Me as I Was of Him 39:58

30d ago39:58

39:58

Susan is attacked in her home by a man with a hammer, when she decides to fight back there are deadly consequences. John and Jean are living with their four children on a catamaran out at sea when they hit a reef in shark infested waters. Penny is a restaurant manager closing one night when she is attacked and left for dead. PDS Debt - Get started …

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Trump’s Terrible Tariffs with Economist Thea Lee 42:47

1M ago42:47

42:47

Thea Lee, economist and former deputy undersecretary for international labor affairs at the Department of Labor, provides insight to Trump’s economic madness and the global chaos unleashed. Thea offers us a 101 on tariffs and their role in economic policy. She explains why Trump’s trade policy lacks credibility in its purported goal of supporting w…

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REOPENED: A Killer Named Korn 31:08

1M ago31:08

31:08

A 74 year-old woman was assaulted and stabbed in her home. The case goes cold. Until another woman is attacked. And another. And this time, there’s an eyewitness. Hydrow: Head over to Hydrow.com and use code COLDCASE to save up to $475 off your Hydrow Pro Rower Mint: To get the new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just …

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Murder in the Bayou: Monster in Bayou Pigeon 33:56

1M ago33:56

33:56

In 1991 Curtis "Cochise" Smith, 29, heads out for diapers in Plaquemine, Louisiana and vanishes. Twenty-five-years later, a body surfaces in the bayou and Cochise's murder case reignites. A local with a long rap sheet becomes the prime suspect. This Episode is sponsored by BetterHelp BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/COLDCASE to get 10% off your fir…

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I SURVIVED: I'm Dying Today, This Is My Last Day on Earth 41:24

1M ago41:24

41:24

A special profile of three extraordinary stories of people who literally died and came back to life. Deb’s heart stops shortly after delivering her second child. Michaela is severely injured in a deadly car accident. Steve is stabbed by his schizophrenic brother who has gone off his meds. This Episode is sponsored by BetterHelp BetterHelp: Visit Be…

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REOPENED: Midnight Attacker 25:22

1M ago25:22

25:22

From 1997 to 2002, Long Beach, CA detectives attempt to track down a serial predator known as the Belmont Shore Rapist. Greenlight: Start your risk-free trial today at Greenlight.com/coldcase See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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#508 - Sexy, Sexy, Mind Palace 54:00

1M ago54:00

54:00

We have Murderbot trailer! And we like it! Plus, the Hugo nominees are out and we wrap up our thoughts on The City and the City and begin our April dungeon crawl.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Presenting: CRIME HOUSE TRUE CRIME STORIES 15:38

1M ago15:38

15:38

Crime House True Crime Stories is the ultimate destination for true crime fans. Every episode features two notorious cases from that week in crime history, tied by a common theme like infamous serial killers, mysterious disappearances, tragic murders, and more. Every Monday, uncover the full stories behind the headlines as host Vanessa Richardson t…

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Murder in the Bayou: Evil in Cajun Country 35:05

1M ago35:05

35:05

The town of Alexandria, Louisiana is rocked when the body of Courtney Coco, 19, is found dumped 200 miles from home in Winnie, Texas. The case cools until a retired homicide detective, turned podcaster, discovers her killer hiding in plain sight. Homes.com: We’ve done your homework. Progressive: Multitask right now. Quote your car insurance at Prog…

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I SURVIVED: I Walked Through A Field With My Back Broken 31:34

1M ago31:34

31:34

16-year-old Brandy is abducted and assaulted by two gunmen. James is used as a human shield when a gunman goes on a rampage in his school cafeteria. Steve must drag himself up a dry creek bed for help after falling from a tree and breaking both his legs. Apartments.com - To find whatever you’re searching for and more visit apartments.com the place …

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The Future of the Democratic Party with Congressman Greg Casar 29:00

2M ago29:00

29:00

House Representative and Chairman of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Greg Casar (TX) breaks down the evolving role of the CPC in this current Trump era and shares what the Democratic Party needs to do to regain trust and power among voters. He discusses the future of the party and emphasizes the need to build a multiracial working-class …

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REOPENED: The Widow and the Wolf 23:57

2M ago23:57

23:57

In 1980, Jane Alexander was newly widowed. When a new man came into her life, telling stories of exotic world travels and an off-shore trust fund, Jane fell fast. What followed was a tale of exploitation, betrayal... and murder. This Episode is sponsored by BetterHelp BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/COLDCASE to get 10% off your first month. See Pr…

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Murder in the Bayou: Horror in Starkville Mississippi 33:43

2M ago33:43

33:43

When Betty Jones, 65, and Kathryn Crigler, 81, are brutally attacked in a 1990 home invasion, the tiny community of Starkville, MS is left living in fear. Decades pass, until a detective devotes himself to cracking the case using new technology. This Episode is sponsored by BetterHelp BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/COLDCASE to get 10% off your fi…

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