Best True Crime Bay Area Podcasts (2025)

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S3E4 cj's trivia 6 questions, broken talentless, conner in studio 37:39

15d ago37:39

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HFJYF,JFV Comments thoughts requests slanders... all welcome here. Anonymous's welcome lol Support the show Thank you for listening From Dan Nick And Cj Sincerely, -Dan (Baltimore Producer)By Dan + Nick cohost CJ

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TSFU Ep. 173- SEXY LOOPHOLES: Don't Let God Catch You Banging 45:51

16d ago45:51

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The usual TSFU content is back in full swing over on Patreon! They're more than TWO weeks ahead- Patrons got episode 175 this week! In this episode Ash and Kristen give you a little breather from the heavy topics they've had on deck recently - check out the Patreon to see what you've been missing! The gals talk about how the kids in different relig…

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season3 e3 guns boats and new cars 22:21

20d ago22:21

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Comments thoughts requests slanders... all welcome here. Anonymous's welcome lol Support the show Thank you for listening From Dan Nick And Cj Sincerely, -Dan (Baltimore Producer)By RP Dan and RP Nick cohost CJ

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BINGE OR BUST: "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace" - Season 3: Eps. 3 and 4- Finale 44:41

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WANT AD-FREE, EARLY RELEASE EPISODES (THIS HAS BEEN ON PATREON FOR TWO WEEKS ALREADY)... AND TO JOIN IN ON THE BIBLICAL SHENANIGANS? CHECK OUT OUR PATREON! Ash and Erin wrap up the shit show that is The Curious Case of Natalia Grace (TCCoNG) with episodes 3 and 4- The Hell Loop and Breaking the Chains! S3 E3- The Hell Loop: "Natalia moves in with t…

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BINGE OR BUST: "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace" - Season 3: Ep. 2- The Rescue (part II) 45:08

2M ago45:08

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WHY WAIT TWO WEEKS (TSFU IS ON A SHORT BREAK) TO HEAR RECAPS OF THE LAST EPISODES, EPS 3 AND 4, WHEN YOU LISTEN TO THEM AD FREE ON PATREON RIGHT NOW?! Ash and research assistant Erin Collins finish recapping the second episode of the FINAL SEASON The Curious Case of Natalia Grace (TCCoNG)! "Natalia escapes her controlling parents, but she must face…

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Introducing Dear Rachelle 3:40

2M ago3:40

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For two decades, the family of murdered 23-year-old woman Rachelle Childs have fought for answers. Though her killer is still at large, they believe her case case can be solved. Dear Rachelle is hosted and investigated by journalist Ashlea Hansen, together with retired detective and cold case specialist Damian Loone, who appeared in The Australian’…

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TRENDING TOPIC: It's That Time of Year Again- Shen Yun and Falun Gong! 1:11:15

2M ago1:11:15

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They're BAAA-AACCKKK! And so are we with a re-release on one of the wildest cults we've covered yet! Have you seen the colorful ads enticing you to come experience "China before Communism" through the art of song and dance at a Shen Yun performance? What about the far-right wing newspaper "The Epoch Times" that preaches misogynistic, racist, homoph…

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BINGE OR BUST: "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace" - Season 3: Ep. 2- The Rescue (part 1) 36:28

2M ago36:28

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Ash and research assistant Erin Collins recap the first half of the second episode of the FINAL SEASON The Curious Case of Natalia Grace (TCCoNG)! "Natalia escapes her controlling parents, but she must face a dark past of lies and alleged abuse, uncertain if freedom is truly within reach." - IMDb 🩷 Or make a one time donation on Buy Me a Coffee! 👾W…

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BINGE OR BUST: "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace" - Season 3: Ep. 1- It's a Manses World 32:38

2M ago32:38

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SEASON 3, EP 2 IS ALREADY OUT - COMMERCIAL FREE - ON PATREON, JOIN US FOR AS LITTLE AS $5 A MONTH! YOUR SUPPORT MEANS THE WOOOOORLLLDDDD TO US! Ash and research assistant Erin Collins recap the FIRST episode of the FINAL SEASON The Curious Case of Natalia Grace (TCCoNG)! "Desperate to escape her controlling adoptive parents, Natalia turns to Vince …

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TRENDING: "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace" is Back- Mega Mix Recap: Ep 3 2:13:33

2M ago2:13:33

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SEASON 3, EPS 1 AND 2 ALREADY OUT ON PATREON, JOIN US FOR AS LITTLE AS $5 A MONTH! YOUR SUPPORT MEANS THE WOOOOORLLLDDDD TO US! Season 2 of The Curious Case of Natalia Grace (TCCoNG)- 'Binge or Bust?' episodes 5 and 6 are finally here! Recap of season 3, episode 1 coming out on Friday! Make sure to listen to the episodes below first! TRENDING: "The…

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TRENDING: "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace" is Back- Mega Mix Recap: Ep 2 2:15:45

2M ago2:15:45

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Season 2 of The Curious Case of Natalia Grace (TCCoNG)- 'Binge or Bust?' episodes 3 and 4 are here! Recaps of season 2, episodes 5 and 6, as well as season 3, episode 1, coming this week! SEASON 3 RECAPS OF EPISODES 1 AND 2 ALREADY ON PATREON!! Ash is joined by former co-host Fallon Morey to give you the DL on what Common Sense Media's Stephen Morg…

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TRENDING: "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace" is Back- Mega Mix Recap: Ep 1 (part 2) 2:34:52

3M ago2:34:52

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THIS IS THE SECOND HALF OF A 2 PART MEGASODE THAT'S PACKED WITH 3 EPISODES! LISTEN TO PART 1 FIRST! We've compiled all 7 Natalia episodes into 3 more compact episodes, for your listening pleasure. Starting with Ash and Megan from Give Us Morgue ! Unfortunately the file is too long for the public feed so we had to break it into 2 parts. And in the n…

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TRENDING: "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace" is Back- Mega Mix Recap: Ep 1 (part 1) 51:13

3M ago51:13

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Ash Here! We asked our wonderful PATRONS, if they wanted us to wrap up what Common Sense Media's Stephen Morgan called, an "unbalanced portrayal" that "may leave viewers with more questions than answers," The Curious Case of Natalia Grace (TCCoNG). Six and a half of them said yes, and when I saw the trailer for Hulu's upcoming HIT PIECE, ahem, "min…

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an episode for musicians Black Box Prompter inventor interview 1:10:39

3M ago1:10:39

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use promo code task for 10% off blackboxprompter.com we share stories from the road as well as actual experiences on stage yes we curse on this episode and we talk about life after we get some information out of the way. [email protected] Comments thoughts requests slanders... all welcome here. Anonymous's welcome lol Support the s…

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'BINGE OR BUST?' Ep. 19- The Curious Case of... Bam Margera part III 47:01

3M ago47:01

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Ash and Kristen wrap up "The Curious Case of... Bam Margera", wtith the most intense episode yet! Ash talks about Dahlia's allegations that she was sex trafficked by her mother and law enforcement corruption. They discuss blurred lines between care and control in addiction and mental health and and when the rights to privacy of information should a…

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'BINGE OR BUST?' Ep. 19- The Curious Case of... Bam Margera part II 1:13:32

3M ago1:13:32

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Make sure to listen to part I first! ✨PART III AVAILABLE ON PATREON NOW! Ash continues to breakdown "The Curious Case of... Bam Margera". In this episode we meet photographer and owner of popular YouTube channel Soft White Underbelly, Mark Laita. Amanda Rabb's story is introduced, as well as YouTuber and leader of the #freebam movement, BJ Courvill…

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'BINGE OR BUST?' Ep. 19- The Curious Case of... Bam Margera part I 44:58

3M ago44:58

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ID is back at their shenanigans and so are we! We asked our PATRONS what they missed and they said 'Binge or Bust'?... which yay, so did we! And wouldn't you know that journalistic juggernauts Investigation Discovery and Beth Karas released another intensely factual and unbiased docu-series at just the right time. We kicked off the start of 2024 wi…

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S3e1 march 2025 Baltimore life's lessons 49:37

3M ago49:37

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Comments thoughts requests slanders... all welcome here. Anonymous's welcome lol Support the show Thank you for listening From Dan Nick And Cj Sincerely, -Dan (Baltimore Producer)By RP Dan and RP Nick cohost CJ

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TSFU Ep. 172- SOCIAL MEDIA STRANGE: TikTok FukBois and the Toxic World of Online Masculinity 1:03:03

4M ago1:03:03

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In this episode Ash and Kristen dive into the cringe-worthy, and often kinda creepy af, world of TikTok FuckBois. From thirst traps to weird skits and personas, the gals tackle trends like mewing, "horny chefs", and bad advice from "dating coaches"—while touching on the unsettling rise of known human trafficker Andrew Tate. ✨Please consider support…

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TSFU INTERVIEWS: Ep. 5- Erin Riley, Author of "A Dark Force: 20 Years with a Covert Narcissist" 45:06

4M ago45:06

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In this episode of TSFU Interviews, Fallon chats with Erin Riley, author of "A Dark Force: 20 Years with a Covert Narcissist". They talk about recognizing narcissistic abuse and ways to process and deal with it, as well as her adventures in and around the music business"! Celebrated music maven Erin Riley looked like she had it all: a 1960s Mad Men…

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TSFU Ep. 171- SATANIC SACRIFICE: The Murder of Elyse Pahler 45:56

4M ago45:56

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This week Ash is joined by Alecia Watson from Twisted and Uncorked! Alecia tells Ash about the murder of 15 year old Elyse Pahler at the hands of three teenaged boys who wanted to be more successful with their metal band. Don't tell us that Satanic Panic didn't exist! Check out Alecia's podcast Twisted and Uncorked here and follow the pod on IG- th…

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TSFU Ep. 170- KILLER KID: Mary Bell, Child Murderer/Murderous Child 57:51

4M ago57:51

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This episode dives into the infamous case of Mary Bell, an English ten year old who killed two pre-school aged boys in the '60s. From her troubled past to the tragic crimes and their aftermath, Ash and Kristen explore the familial and societal failures and lasting impact of her story. ✨Please consider supporting us on Patreon, for early ad-free con…

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TSFU Ep. 169- PARRICIDE: The Menendez Brothers part II 41:16

4M ago41:16

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Ash and research assistant Erin wrap up the Menendez brothers saga, as they delve into the wild twists and turns of the Menendez Brothers' case, from explosive family drama to courtroom chaos. Further allegations of abuse by a client of Jose's, shocking trials, media frenzy, and those jaw-dropping verdicts. Plus, the brothers’ prison lives, their u…

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TSFU Ep. 169- PARRICIDE: The Menendez Brothers part I 55:13

5M ago55:13

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In case you didn't get enough of the Memendez Brother's story at the end of 2024, we thought we'd do a deep dive into it anyway! Ash is joined by research assistant Erin Collins as they look at themes of abuse, mental health, and privilege. They explore the dark side of wealth, parenting gone wrong, and the psychological scars of a toxic family dyn…

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TSFU Ep. 168- VIRTUAL REALITY NIGHTMARE: Lima Jevremovic's Alleged Trafficking of Amanda Rabb 1:01:10

5M ago1:01:10

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It's finally here folks, the intro to Ash's obsession for the last seven+ months... the case of Amanda Rabb. Amanda Rabb, a young Black woman experiencing homelessness and drug addiction on the streets of Skid Row in Los Angeles, California, appeared on the hit YouTube channel, Soft White Underbelly, in December of 2019. She was heavily featured on…

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TSFU Ep. 167- LEGAL TORTURE: The Cult of Russ McKamey part 4 1:29:08

5M ago1:29:08

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Hoping you're all having a wonderful or at least tolerable holiday season lovelies, we finally bring you the Finale of the Saga of Russ... In the final part of this deep dive series, Ash and research assistant Kristen wrap up with how a couple of YouTubers infiltrated the Manor and Russ' inner circle, wrecking havoc in some pretty insane and hilari…

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TSFU Ep. 167- LEGAL TORTURE: The Cult of Russ McKamey part 3 1:01:25

5M ago1:01:25

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In the third installment of our four part series, Ash and research assistant Kristen talk about everything from the ethics of extreme haunted experiences and the psychological impact of such traumatic experiences. They also talk about red rooms, rumors of military connections, and McKamey's lack of legal repercussions despite numerous allegations s…

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TSFU INTERVIEWS: Ep. 4- McCracken Poston Jr., Author of "Zenith Man: Death, Love, and Redemption in a Georgia Courtroom" 1:05:17

5M ago1:05:17

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One of Ash's amazing and incredibily varied co-hosts, Fallon Morey sits down with criminal defense attorney McCracken Poston Jr., who represented Alvin Ridley—a reclusive man at the center of a gripping murder trial. Alvin, often misunderstood due to his eccentricities and autism, was accused of killing his wife, though the story turned out to be f…

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TSFU Ep. 167- LEGAL TORTURE: The Cult of Russ McKamey part 2 48:05

6M ago48:05

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In part 2 of our 4 part deep dive, Ash and Kristen explore the psychological manipulation that victims of Russ endure, they uncover the shocking practices and cult-like dynamics at play. Tune in for a deep dive into horror, exploitation, and society’s obsession with the macabre! ✨PART 3 IS OUT NOW ON PATREON! Support us on Patreon, and get tons of …

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TSFU Ep. 167- LEGAL TORTURE: The Cult of Russ McKamey part 1 1:03:05

6M ago1:03:05

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Ash and research assistant Kristen dive into the dark world of McKamey Manor, the "extreme haunt" infamous for its torturous experiences. They explore the psychology behind seeking fear, the shady practices of Russ McKamey, and the blurred lines between consent and abuse. From participant trauma to media exploitation, this episode tackles the ethic…

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s2 ep17 day after Mike Tyson Jake Paul Fight Netflix broadcast 1:03:58

7M ago1:03:58

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Comments thoughts requests slanders... all welcome here. Anonymous's welcome lol Support the show Thank you for listening From Dan Nick And Cj Sincerely, -Dan (Baltimore Producer)By RP Dan and RP Nick cohost CJ

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TSFU Ep. 166- BULLYING: The Murder of Reena Virk 51:19

7M ago51:19

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This week Ash is joined by podcaster and sur-thrivor Terra Newell to talk about the murder of Reena Virk, the subject of Hulu's series Under the Bridge. You may know Terra from the podcast and/or tv series Dirty John, so the gals obviously discuss the ethics of true crime entertainment in this important episode. Fourteen year old Reena was bullied …

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TSFU Ep. 165- SPOOKY: The Amityville Murders and Haunting 54:12

7M ago54:12

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Join Ashley and Fallon as they reconnect after a break, catching us up on life’s latest ups and downs—housing insecurity, mental health struggles, and some serious community love. Fallon shares news about stepping back from co-hosting, and the gals dive headfirst into the spine-chilling tale of the Amityville Horror. From the tragic DeFeo murders t…

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UNFCKING YOURSELF with TSFU: Ep. 2- Accessible Health Care with Fallon Morey 48:39

7M ago48:39

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Ok gang- I know this isn't a super sexy subject, but after having many listeners tell Ash that they were pretty sure they had some sort of mental health issue, or had been diagnosed with one but didn't have affordable access to doctors or medication, or are struggling with addiction but don't know where to turn, she thought this was a really import…

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s2e16 Neil Graham as guest discussing Baltimore music scene with lifes questions 1:40:59

7M ago1:40:59

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email is [email protected] Comments thoughts requests slanders... all welcome here. Anonymous's welcome lol Support the show Thank you for listening From Dan Nick And Cj Sincerely, -Dan (Baltimore Producer)

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TSFU Ep. 164- UNSOLVED: The Keddie Cabin Murders 1:00:15

7M ago1:00:15

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Fallon tells Ash about the infamous unsolved quadruple homicide in Keddie, California in 1981. Four people were brutally murdered in Cabin 28 and over 40 years later, the Keddie Cabin Murders remain unsolved and full of eerie twists and turns. The gals dig into the disturbing details, the weird clues, and the frustrating lack of answers that still …

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s2e15Raph plays 'Win Nicks Tshirt', USA Marine Veteran in studio 46:06

8M ago46:06

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Comments thoughts requests slanders... all welcome here. Anonymous's welcome lol Support the show Thank you for listening From Dan Nick And Cj Sincerely, -Dan (Baltimore Producer)By RP Dan and RP Nick cohost CJ

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s2e14Getting back stage at the Jinger Show..Conner hates Raphael 1:07:40

8M ago1:07:40

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Comments thoughts requests slanders... all welcome here. Anonymous's welcome lol Support the show Thank you for listening From Dan Nick And Cj Sincerely, -Dan (Baltimore Producer)By RP Dan and RP Nick cohost CJ

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s2e13Live from Baltimore Maryland USA 'NICKS BOAT',NEW HAVRE D GRACE MARYLAND ISLAND REPORT,PIRATE CRUISE PLANS 56:02

8M ago56:02

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Comments thoughts requests slanders... all welcome here. Anonymous's welcome lol Support the show Thank you for listening From Dan Nick And Cj Sincerely, -Dan (Baltimore Producer)By RP Dan and RP Nick cohost CJ

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TSFU Bonus: Interview with Barbara Fisher, Ex-Employee of Doc Antle 51:51

8M ago51:51

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Mondays can have the tendency to suck. Here's a little surprise to brighten yours up! Previously Ash and Cam had the pleasure of speaking with ex-employee of cult leader Doc Antle, Barbara Fisher. Barbara worked for Antle at his Mytle Beach "safari" for eight years and was prominently featured in Tiger King and Tiger King: The Doc Antle Story. Brea…

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TSFU Ep. 163- Exotic Animal Cults: Doc Antle and "Chimp Crazy" 1:25:36

8M ago1:25:36

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If you watched Tiger King on Netflix in 2020, you probably remember the a**hole with a long ponytail who constantly dresses like he's on safari and surrounds himself with skinny women who like like Jane from Tarzan, constantly toting tigers on leashes. That man was Doc Antle, owner of Myrtle Beach Safari, the "zoo" that inspired Joe Exotic to open …

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Live Panel Discussion from the True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Convention: with Katherine Kubler and Diana Nowak of "The Program" 45:03

8M ago45:03

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If you're not new here, or even if you are, you're probably well aware of our passion behind the TTI (the Troubled (Tortured) Teen Industry). Ash had the incredible opportunity to speak with Katherine Kubler, executive producer and director of Netflix's hit docu-series "The Program: Cons, Cults and Kidnapping", this year at the True Crime and Paran…

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s2e12 pro photographer in studio, boating, living in Baltimore 48:29

9M ago48:29

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Comments thoughts requests slanders... all welcome here. Anonymous's welcome lol Support the show Thank you for listening From Dan Nick And Cj Sincerely, -Dan (Baltimore Producer)By RP Dan and RP Nick cohost CJ

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SPOOKY FAVE: Serial Killer Allan Legere and Family Annihilators Frank & Herald Alexander 1:07:03

9M ago1:07:03

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Can y'all believe it's almost October?!? As a little taste of spooky season, we're pulling this extra creepy, extra horrific episode from the vaults. Ash and Cam talk about some of the most fucked up murders that they've ever heard of- listener discretion is advised for this one y'all! Yowzers! Cam uncovers the shocking murders committed by Canadia…

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TSFU Ep. 162- The Mysterious Disappearance of the Beaumont Children 1:01:32

9M ago1:01:32

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Welcome back lovelies! We have another unsolved case that's sure to suck you in!! Today Ash and Fallon are talking about the disappearance of the Beaumont children - one of the most famous unsolved cases in Australia.On a sunny day in 1966, Jane, Arnna, and Grant Beaumont went to the beach to play and were never seen again. The missing children spa…

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s2e11Deep 6ing anchor and rope, boating tips 1:03:00

9M ago1:03:00

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Comments thoughts requests slanders... all welcome here. Anonymous's welcome lol Support the show Thank you for listening From Dan Nick And Cj Sincerely, -Dan (Baltimore Producer)By CJ Conner Dan

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TSFU: Ep. 161- Pike County Massacre pt. 2 34:26

9M ago34:26

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TW: SA, Domestic Violence We are back with Part 2 of the chilling Pike County Massacre. April 21, 2016; Pike County, Ohio. Eight family members are brutally murdered in their homes—shocking, calculated, and still shrouded in mystery. A quiet Ohio town turned upside down by one of the most gruesome crimes in recent history. Today, Fallon is telling …

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Ash Learns The Bible: Ep. 3- God, the OG Cardi B 48:48

9M ago48:48

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This was originally released as a Patreon exclusive and now we're sharing with everyone! Don't forget, you can access episodes 1-15 of Ash Learns The Bible on Patreon RIGHT NOW! In our third episode, Kristal continues our journey with Exodus. Plagues and Passover and the Desert, Oh My! Kristal also makes some compelling arguments about how God is s…

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TSFU: Ep. 161- Pike County Massacre pt. 1 47:15

9M ago47:15

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TW: SA, Domestic Violence April 21, 2016; Pike County, Ohio. Eight family members are brutally murdered in their homes—shocking, calculated, and still shrouded in mystery. A quiet Ohio town turned upside down by one of the most gruesome crimes in recent history. Today, Fallon is telling Ash about the sinister motives, hidden secrets, and dark twist…

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