Best Ben Kissel Podcasts (2025)

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OK Bud Announcement! 0:55

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Episode 74: BJ Penn Arrest and Real Life Final Destination 47:18

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Join Ben Kissel, Jerii Aquino and Kyle Ploof as they discuss the news of the week!

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Wonderland: Blood on Laurel Canyon (Episode 166) 55:44

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In the seedy underbelly of 1980s Los Angeles, a faded porn legend, a brutal drug gang, and a Hollywood mansion became the center of one of the city's most grisly and mysterious mass murders. John Holmes—once the king of adult film—was broke, addicted, and desperate. When he crossed paths with the Wonderland Gang, it set off a chain of violence that…

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The OK Bud! Political Show: Prison Conventions and SNAP Benefits 42:57

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Join Ben Kissel and Kyle Ploof as they make the world of politics a little more funny.

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Episode 73: The Memorial Day Massacre and Other Pleasantries 50:43

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Join Ben Kissel, Jerii Aquino and Kyle Ploof as they talk the week's news stories!

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Episode 72: A Pig Farmer, A Hitman and a Nun Walk Into A Bar 48:39

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Join Ben Kissel, Jerii Aquino and Kyle Ploof as they discuss the weirdest news of the day.

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Episode 71: Diddy's Worst Crime? 49:11

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Buckle up, Buds — this week we’re diving headfirst into the swirling scandal tornado surrounding none other than Sean “Diddy” Combs. The Bad Boy mogul is no stranger to controversy, but recent allegations have folks wondering: has Diddy finally danced his way into real trouble? We break down the accusations, the internet chaos, the FBI raid that fe…

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Batman's Shadow: How Adam West Reclaimed His Legacy (Episode 165) 56:59

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Behind the mask of Batman was a man who fought his greatest battle not against the Joker or Riddler, but against the crushing weight of an iconic role that threatened to define—and destroy—his entire career. Adam West's journey from farm-raised boy in Walla Walla, Washington to cultural phenomenon is a masterclass in resilience. While most remember…

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Episode 70: Necromancing the Stone 41:07

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Join Ben Kissel, Jerii Aquino and Kyle Ploof as they talk: -The passing of Cheers star George Wendt -Anatoly Moskvin: The Russian bodysnatcher who dressed mummified remains of 29 girls as dolls -The lifesaving powers of a New York City faja and more!

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Episode 69: Small Bridge, Tall Ship 44:44

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Join Ben Kissel, Jerii Aquino and Kyle Ploof as they cover the top news of the weekend!

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Episode 68: Broken Hearts, UFOs, and Senior Crime 53:27

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Send us a text The human heart isn't just a physical organ—it's the emotional epicenter of our lives. And according to groundbreaking research from the Journal of the American Heart Association, that romantic notion of "dying from a broken heart" has real scientific backing. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy—the clinical term for broken heart syndrome—can b…

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Episode 67: Sweep the Leg, Taylor Swift! 42:38

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Send us a text Death, fame, and terrible decisions take center stage in this whirlwind episode. We kick things off with the bizarre discovery of human remains near Taylor Swift's Rhode Island mansion. A leg washing up in the ritzy neighborhood of Westerly adds another mysterious body to Rhode Island's growing collection, though authorities insist t…

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Force Ghosts: The Fallen Stars of Star Wars (Episode 164) 1:07:48

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The legacy of Star Wars extends far beyond lightsabers and space battles—it lives in the remarkable humans who brought these iconic characters to life. From the reluctant Jedi to the princess who gave zero f*cks, this episode pulls back the curtain on the fascinating, sometimes tragic lives of the Star Wars actors who've joined the cosmic force. Si…

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Episode 66: Baby Chaos and Chimpanzee Hygiene 57:58

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Send us a text Ever wondered what happens when a toddler crashes a podcast recording? This episode starts with baby Kayden making his OK Bud debut before we dive into a news roundup that's equal parts shocking, bizarre, and oddly fascinating. The Menendez brothers case takes a surprising turn with a new sentence that might actually be good news for…

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Episode 65: Nobody Listens to Jerii 55:38

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Send us a text Wrestling legends, kidnapped tuxedo kings, and sex workers with a mission - this episode of OK Bud takes you on a wild journey through the strangest headlines and most fascinating human stories you won't hear anywhere else. We begin by paying respects to wrestling icon Sabu, the "King of the Death Match," whose recent passing at 60 r…

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Episode 64: Kohberger, Nachos, and Generation Z's Sex Drought 38:26

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Send us a text The worlds of true crime, social trends, and bizarre news collide in this captivating episode as Ben, Jerry, and Kyle take us on a journey through the week's most fascinating stories. We kick things off with disturbing new details in the Brian Koberger case - the Idaho killer who kept bikini photos of his victims and searched for inf…

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Episode 63: Widow's Fire and Dum Dums 56:14

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Send us a text The world keeps getting weirder, and we're here to make sense of it all. From supernatural encounters to technological controversies, this episode explores the bizarre landscape of human experience in the digital age. We start with the peculiar case of a 75-year-old Long Island widower found with 100 dead cats in his basement. Is thi…

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Episode 62: Bathroom Bandits and Bong Blunders: Crime Stories That Defy Logic 58:28

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Send us a text What makes a state kinky? According to a new survey, it's a combination of strip clubs, adult toy stores, OnlyFans accounts, and of course, your fetish-related search history. Nevada takes the crown as America's raunchiest state, while Wisconsin residents keep it tame with their top fetish being... socks? From "vor" (fantasizing abou…

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Episode 61: Dead Cats, Wild Conspiracies, and Surviving 380-Foot Falls 43:02

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Send us a text Could New England be harboring a serial killer? Despite law enforcement's adamant denials, the discovery of twelve bodies across Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts between March and April raises serious questions. We dive into why officials seem more concerned with debunking "online sleuths" than solving these crimes, and w…

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The Adam Walsh Tragedy: How a Father's Pain Changed America (Episode 163) 57:16

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The murder of six-year-old Adam Walsh in 1981 didn't just devastate a family—it fundamentally transformed how America protects its children and hunts its criminals. What began as a routine shopping trip to a Florida Sears department store ended in unimaginable tragedy when Adam disappeared while playing at a video game display, only to be found mur…

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Episode 60: Furry Bans, Pooping on Cars, and Other Legal Absurdities 45:42

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Send us a text Ever wondered what happens when someone has an affair with a married person in North Carolina? Apparently, they can be sued for wrecking a home. We kick off this episode exploring the fascinating "Home Wrecker Law" and the case of former NFL player Steve Smith Sr., who's facing a $100,000 lawsuit after an alleged affair with a marrie…

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Episode 59: Sperm Lies and Real Crimes 46:40

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Send us a text Heartbreak and betrayal strike as we uncover the devastating truth about the viral "sperm race" sensation that captivated millions. What appeared to be an innovative sporting competition was nothing more than an elaborate AI-generated hoax created by a 17-year-old from the Bay Area. Our hosts process their disappointment in real-time…

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Florida's New Governor - Ep312 1:20:01

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“Paying Kids to Go to School?” — Rick Burmeister’s Bold Education PlanIn this explosive episode, Larry Lawton sits down with Rick Burmeister — a controversial new candidate for Governor of Florida — who drops his first major policy idea: pay students to attend school. He claims Florida education is broken and outlines his radical plan to replace ST…

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Episode 58: The Mic That Keeps on Giving 48:58

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Send us a text Ever wonder if that karaoke microphone is harboring a secret infection? In this wildly entertaining episode, we dive into the bizarre case of a woman who claims she contracted herpes from singing her heart out at a Chinese karaoke bar. While medical experts cast doubt on her story, it opens up a fascinating conversation about disease…

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Episode 57: Hot Snakes on a Plane 47:34

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Send us a text Could our entire reality be nothing more than an elaborate computer program? Physics professor Melvin Vopson thinks so, and his theory that gravity represents the universe compressing data like a computer might just change how you view everything around you. We kick things off with some bizarre updates that make you question what's r…

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Episode 56: Dimming the Sun and Racing Sperm: Science Goes Wild 43:20

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Send us a text Ever wondered what happens when college rivalry meets reproductive biology? In one of the strangest scientific "competitions" we've ever covered, two college students from rival schools USC and UCLA are preparing to face off in the world's first competitive sperm race. Yes, you read that right. Tristan and Asher, both sporting athlet…

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Live Drawf Wrestling - Ep311 23:26

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🎙️ The Real Deal with Larry Lawton – Special Guest: Dwarfanators Wrestling Takeover!In this high-energy episode of The Real Deal with Larry Lawton, Larry teams up with WWE legend Chris Hollyfield (aka The Little Boogeyman) for an epic sit-down with Jimmy, the road manager of the Dwarfanators Wrestling crew.Get an inside look at the wild world of mi…

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Episode 55: Death in New England: Serial Killer Fears Rise 43:49

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Send us a text The specter of a serial killer looms over New England as eight bodies have been discovered across Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island in just two months. Despite police departments denying any connection between these cases, concerned citizens have formed online groups to track these disturbing patterns themselves. Ben, Jerr…

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From Cute to Cursed: How the Little Rascals Met Their Untimely Demise (Episode 162) 1:10:13

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The smiling faces of the Little Rascals hide a sinister secret - one by one, these beloved child stars met tragic, often violent ends that defy coincidence. From Alfalfa's shocking shooting over a $50 debt to plane crashes, hit-and-runs, and house fires, these former icons died in ways so bizarre you'd think they were cursed. Behind the comedy shor…

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Episode 54: When Ghost Hunters Die, Do They Finally Find Themselves? 49:08

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Send us a text Deadmau5 gave Coachella attendees more than they bargained for when the Canadian DJ delivered a performance that quickly went viral—not for his signature electronic beats, but for repeatedly falling over his equipment while visibly intoxicated. The 44-year-old producer (real name Joel Thomas Zimmerman) later took to social media with…

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Episode 53: Worm Your Way Out of This One-- Parasites, Pedos, and Kanye 50:32

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Send us a text Prepare yourself for a journey through some of the most shocking news stories making headlines right now as we navigate taboo subjects with our signature dark humor and unfiltered commentary. When Kanye West drops a new song accompanied by a tweet describing incestuous acts with his cousin during childhood, we're forced to examine wh…

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Episode 52: AI Police Bots and Digital Entrapment-- The Future We Never Asked For 50:25

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Send us a text A jealous ex-girlfriend's deadly Easter plot unfolds in Brazil as chocolate eggs laced with poison claim the life of a 7-year-old boy and leave his teenage sister fighting for her life. We examine how holiday celebrations can turn tragic when revenge becomes the motive, while exploring the disturbing evidence that led to the suspect'…

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Episode 51: Pee, Poo, and Pig Theft 47:53

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Send us a text The bizarre and unexpected collide in this hilarious exploration of news that makes you question reality. We dive into the latest scam from Billy McFarland, who has "postponed" (not canceled) Fyre Festival 2 without offering refunds to the hopeful few who purchased tickets. The man who brought you cheese sandwiches in FEMA tents has …

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Hollywood Urban Legends Vol. 3: Paul McCartney, Richard Gere, Bill Cosby, Sesame Street and More! (Episode 161) 1:17:05

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Celebrity gossip has always had a dark side. Those whispered tales of stars behaving badly, dying mysteriously, or hiding shocking secrets spread through Hollywood parties like wildfire, creating urban legends that live far longer than they deserve. Even in our hyper-connected age, these stories remain strangely persistent – because deep down, we w…

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Chris Hollyfield aka Little Boogeyman - Ep310 1:00:39

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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrishollyfieldFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/chris.hollyfield.3The Real Deal with Larry Lawton - Featuring Chris Hollyfield (aka Little Boogeyman)In this powerful and entertaining episode, Larry Lawton sits down with longtime friend and former WWE star Chris Hollyfield, better known to wrestling fans as L…

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Episode 50: Spies Just Wanna Have Fun! 52:47

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Send us a text That shadowy organization pulling strings behind the scenes? Turns out they might be more like high school pranksters with unlimited government funding than sophisticated spies from your favorite thriller. The CIA's recently declassified operations reveal an intelligence agency that once hatched a plan to drop extra-large condoms lab…

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Episode 49: When Tampering With Someone's Lunch Goes Too Far 48:24

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Send us a text What drives a Wisconsin teenager to murder his parents in a twisted plan to assassinate a former president? How does comedy legend Rosie O'Donnell form an unlikely bond with convicted murderer Lyle Menendez? When does aggressive basketball play cross the line into criminal assault? The OK Bud podcast tackles these mind-bending questi…

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Episode 48: Is That Really Your Family?! 51:49

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Send us a text A helicopter ride over New York City ended in tragedy when the aircraft's "Jesus nut" failed, sending the cabin plummeting into the Hudson River and killing six tourists from Spain. We unpack the disturbing mechanical simplicity behind this catastrophic failure and why, despite strict NYC regulations, tourist helicopter experiences r…

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Episode 47: Bears, Bullets, and Bratwursts. Oh My! 52:50

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Send us a text A restored Paddington statue, an autism defense for a killer, execution complications, and nightclub disaster survivors make up just a portion of this jam-packed episode where the unexpected becomes the norm. The hosts kick things off with the lighthearted story of Paddington the Bear's statue making a triumphant return after being v…

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Iceman to Ashes: The Val Kilmer Story (Episode 160) 1:40:19

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Val Kilmer wasn't just an actor – he was a chameleon who disappeared so completely into his roles that the line between performance and reality often blurred. His journey from Hollywood golden boy to cancer survivor reveals the extraordinary price of his artistic devotion. Born on New Year's Eve 1959 in Los Angeles, Kilmer's childhood was both priv…

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Episode 46: The State of Georgia vs. Heaven 57:01

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Send us a text From a mysterious pigeon abduction conspiracy to a medical breakthrough in fertility treatment, this episode takes you on a wild journey through some of the strangest news stories you've likely never heard. We kick things off with a listener email describing an elaborate underground operation where pigeons are allegedly lured with tr…

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The Truth About Tariffs How YOU are Actualy Paying Them! Ep 310 1:25:53

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Was thinking of a description like this: Are Americans being misled about tariffs and their true cost?In this episode, we break down how recent tariff policies are quietly impacting everyday Americans—from shrinking retirement accounts to rising prices at the store.Even if you don’t invest directly in the stock market, chances are your savings and …

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Episode 45: Accidental DP's Have Tiny Hands and Take Themselves 49:56

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Send us a text Dark humor meets true crime in this episode as we explore the twisted mind of Russia's notorious "Chessboard Killer." Alexander Pashushkin, convicted of 48 brutal murders, has just confessed to 11 more killings - bringing him terrifyingly close to his goal of filling every square on a chess board with victims. We dissect how this mon…

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The Reason Your Uncle Thinks He Can Fight: Kimbo Slice (Episode 159) 1:13:20

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The raw power of Kimbo Slice's fists catapulted him from backyard brawls to mainstream arenas, but the real knockout punch in his story was his resilience against life's hardest hits. When Hurricane Andrew devastated South Florida in 1992, it washed away Kimbo's college football scholarship and left him homeless, sleeping in his 1987 Nissan Pathfin…

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Episode 44: Butt Drugs, Bodyoids, and Boston Yoga 45:32

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Send us a text Ever wonder what happens when a drug-sniffing dog alerts to "narcotics emitting from a man's buttocks" at the border? Or what scientists are planning with soulless human "bodyoids" grown for medical experimentation? On this wild ride through the strangest news stories, we unpack it all with equal parts horror and humor. The Virginia …

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Episode 43: You Smell Farts With Your Mouth (And Other Uncomfortable Truths) 35:57

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Send us a text Ever wondered what happens when a mayor sends an explicit video to the wrong person? Or why aging punk rockers think public flatulence is rebellious? The OK Bud crew tackles these bizarre real-world scenarios with their signature blend of humor and candid commentary. We kick things off with some heated listener feedback about movie t…

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Episode 42: Apocalypse, Obesity, and Graveyard Sex 47:30

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Send us a text Luigi Mangione's tale takes a chilling turn as Attorney General Pam Bondi announces she'll pursue the death penalty for his "premeditated, cold-blooded assassination." We weigh the implications: would execution transform this healthcare vigilante into a martyr, or is life imprisonment actually the harsher sentence? The justice system…

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Episode 41: When Life Hits Like a Bus 44:29

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Send us a text Death lurks around every corner in this gripping exploration of life's fragility and humanity's darkest impulses. Virginia Giuffre, who courageously exposed Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew's sex trafficking ring, now faces a cruel twist of fate after being struck by a school bus. With doctors giving her just four days to live due t…

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Episode 40: Monsters Under the Bed and School Nightmares 44:58

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Send us a text Ben Kissel, Jerii Aquino and Kyle Ploof tackle shocking stories about predatory teachers, mysterious police suicides, and the real-life nightmare of a man discovered hiding under a child's bed. Sharing a touching listener email about how the show helped someone through grief, the hosts then debate movie theater etiquette before divin…

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Selena’s Killer, Yolanda Saldívar Might Be On Parol With Ben Kissel and Larry Lawton - Ep308 1:05:07

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Yolanda Saldívar — the woman who murdered Selena Quintanilla — was just denied parole after 30 years in prison. Ben Kissel joins Larry Lawton to break down the case, the parole system, and what could happen if she ever gets out.This is more than just a reaction — it’s a raw, inside look from two men who’ve spent years talking about crime, justice, …

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