Best Joseph J Charles Podcasts (2025)

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686. Knifepoint: Cops Standoff With Hostage Taker 1:02:36

2d ago1:02:36

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A man on a violent rampage in Bath, Michigan shatters the peace, breaking into homes and cars—until a chilling 911 call changes everything. "I've been stabbed," a voice cries out. Within minutes, police race to the scene, sirens screaming, only to find the suspect barricaded inside... and holding a knife to a hostage’s throat. Former cop Eric Tanse…

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398: John Wilkes Booth & the Last Year of the Civil War w/ Scott Ellsworth 1:01:54

5d ago1:01:54

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My guest this week is Scott Ellsworth, author of Midnight on the Potomac: The Last Year of the Civil War, the Lincoln Assassination, and the Rebirth of America. He talks about President Lincoln's turbulent last year in office, the Confederate secret service's attempts to create chaos in the north, and John Wilkes Booth's ties to the Confederacy's s…

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685. Tyler Grey-- 'SEAL TEAM's Trent Sawyer-- Delta Force Veteran on Police Trauma 1:04:53

9d ago1:04:53

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Tyler Grey, who portrayed Trent Sawyer on the CBS Drama SEAL TEAM-- and a real Delta Force operator and author of FORGED IN CHAOS: A WARRIOR'S ORIGIN STORY-- takes a break from acting, directing, writing and technical advising to talk to Eric Tansey about the reality of the trauma that police endure while serving their country in their own local co…

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597. Matthew Kressel, author of Histories Within Us and Space Trucker Jess 1:29:40

9d ago1:29:40

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Matthew Kressel joins us to discuss his short story collection Histories Within Us and his new novel Space Trucker Jess. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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397: The Hazel Drew Murder Revisited w/ Jerry C. Drake 1:29:57

11d ago1:29:57

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In July of 1908 the body of twenty-year-old Hazel Drew was found floating in a mill pond in Upstate New York. Her death captured headlines across the nation and around the world, but after a whirlwind investigation lasting less than thirty days (despite a myriad of suspects), the District Attorney abruptly closed the case. Joining me is Jerry Drake…

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MoNo Encore: The 1912 Murder of Ella Barham w/ Nita Gould 1:26:39

17d ago1:26:39

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(Original pub date: 6/16/21) In November of 1912, a young woman named Ella Barham journeyed home, on her horse, to her family farm in Boone County, Arkansas, but never arrived. After her body was discovered, murdered and dismembered, suspicions quickly centered on a neighbor, Odus Davidson, who was rumored to have been in love with Ella, a love nev…

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396: The 1951 Murder of Clarence Pellett w/ Clem Pellett 1:22:22

20d ago1:22:22

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Clem Pellett grew up knowing very little about his grandfather, Clarence Pellett, who was murdered along Montana's iconic Hi-Line in April of 1951. Pellett's father had cut ties with the family, and Pellett didn't even know his grandfather's first name until he started investigating the case as an adult. Through extensive research over many years, …

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684. Moore PD's Burglar Beat Down 49:33

23d ago49:33

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Hell yeah. Moore Police Officers responded to a house Jason Girod had accessed without the homeowner's permission. He had active warrants and was going into custody. Girod refused and the house became a wrestling ring. A taser was deployed but it wasn't enough; he had to be safely escorted to the ground to be taken into custody. Former police offic…

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fakeshow-ep 800 Larry Charles 11:00

23d ago11:00

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Legendary TV & film writer, producer and director, Larry Charles guests on the Fake Show with Jim Tofte...enjoy!!!By thefakeshow

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596. God Emperor of Dune by Frank Herbert Review 1:46:26

25d ago1:46:26

1:46:26

Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, and Rajan Khanna join us to discuss God Emperor of Dune by Frank Herbert, the fourth book in the Dune series. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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fakeshow-ep 799 Sheila E 9:46

25d ago9:46

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Grammy nominated artist Sheila E. guests on this brand new Fake Show with host Jim Tofte...enjoy!!!By thefakeshow

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395: The 1917 Murder of Beatrice Epler w/ Allie Seibert 1:34:13

27d ago1:34:13

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On the morning of September 5th, 1917, sixteen-year-old Beatrice Epler was found dead just steps from her home in Alma, Michigan. The investigation into her murder would soon entangle a brothel madam, a traveling theater owner, a local farmer, and a French-Canadian amateur detective. My guest is Allie Seibert, author of Bloodstained: Exploring Mich…

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fakeshow-ep 798 Rickey Medlocke-Lynyrd Skynyrd 8:00

27d ago8:00

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Original Skynyrd musician Rickey Medlocke guests on the Fake Show podcast with host Jim Tofte...enjoy!!!By thefakeshow

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683. Be Ready To Rumble: Florida Deputy Vs. Charles St. Fleur 1:05:50

1M ago1:05:50

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24-year-old suspect Charles St. Fleur didn't survive his decision to fight the police. Former cops break down shocking dash and body cam footage of an Orange County deputy caught in the fight of his life. This isn’t theory—it's survival. They’ll show you how real training, like Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, can be the difference between going home or not. I…

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fakeshow-ep 797 Joseph Williams-Toto 9:52

1M ago9:52

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Toto lead singer Joseph Williams guests on this brand new Fake Show with host Jim Tofte...enjoy!!!By thefakeshow

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394: The Castleton Massacre with Margaret Carson & Sharon Anne Cook 1:26:22

1M ago1:26:22

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On May 2, 1963, Robert Killins, a former United Church minister, slaughtered every woman in his family but one. She (and her brother) lived to tell the story of what motivated a talented man who had been widely admired, a scholar and graduate from Queen’s University, to stalk and terrorize the women in his family for almost twenty years and then mu…

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682. Joseph Navarro Refuses To Be Taken Alive By Chicago PD 1:09:13

1M ago1:09:13

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Last Month Chicago Police Officers responded to a weapons violation call. Suspect was identified as 50-year-old Joseph Navarro, wanted for an aggravated battery. Navarro fled from the area and crashed his vehicle across the state line in Indiana. Officers caught up to him and were fired upon. Chaos reigned in the confrontation as Navarro refused to…

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fakeshow-ep 796 Al Jardine 20:33

1M ago20:33

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As we all mourn the loss of Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson, this is a rewind episode with fellow Beach Boys bandmate, Al Jardine.By thefakeshow

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393: The Man Who Shot J.P. Morgan w/ Mary Noé 1:16:02

1M ago1:16:02

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On the morning of July 3, 1915, John Pierpont Morgan Jr., one of the most famous names in finance, was entertaining guests at his sprawling Long Island estate when the doorbell unexpectedly rang. An armed man forced his way inside. At the same time, authorities in Washington, DC, were investigating a shocking bombing at the US Capitol. While no one…

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fakeshow-ep 795 Amy Corbett-Lego Masters 10:40

1M ago10:40

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Lego Masters star Amy Corbett guests on this brand new Fake Show podcast with host Jim Tofte...enjoy!!!By thefakeshow

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595. The Business of Science Fiction (with Tom Gerencer) 1:11:47

1M ago1:11:47

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Tom Gerencer joins us to discuss the book The Business of Science Fiction by Mike Resnick and Barry N. Malzberg. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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fakeshow-ep 794 J & T Throwbackness-Rick Derringer 14:33

1M ago14:33

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The late great Rick Derringer when he appeared on the Johnson & Tofte Show in the early 2000's...enjoy!!!By thefakeshow

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681. Cops Take Down Dirt Bag Sex Offender 1:06:56

1M ago1:06:56

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In Florida, Deputy Trujillo stopped a vehicle suspected of carrying Matthew Rollie, wanted for child enticement and failure to register. After confirming his identity and having the driver exit, Rollie removed his seatbelt and reached for a weapon. Despite commands to stop, he opened fire on the deputy. Real Cop Eric Tansey reacts to the dash- and …

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fakeshow-ep 793 Jock Bartley-Firefall 8:55

2M ago8:55

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Firefall co-founding member Jock Bartley guests on this brand new Fake Show with host Jim Tofte...enjoy!!!By thefakeshow

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392: Golden Age Pirate George Lowther w/ Craig Chapman 1:10:00

2M ago1:10:00

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George Lowther was a mutineer and a pirate, one of the most prolific during the golden age of piracy. His first mate, Edward "Ned" Low, went on to establish himself as perhaps the most sadistic and depraved of all pirate captains. Virtually all popular sources specify Lowther's death being by suicide in 1723, while marooned on the small island of B…

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fakeshow-ep 792 Jack Hues-Wang Chung 10:25

2M ago10:25

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Wang Chung frontman Jack Hues guests on this brand new Fake Show with host Jim Tofte...enjoy!!!By thefakeshow

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680. Jamal Wali Draws Gun on Fairfax County Police 57:23

2M ago57:23

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He hates Americans, and he just tried to kill two of them. Just days before this lethal encounter, Jamal Wali was pulled over for driving on a suspended license. In 2018 he was charged with eluding and resisting. On April 23 'Today's the day' as Wali engaged with a Fairfax County officer on a stop and intended ultimate escalation against the office…

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SE07 EP12 - A Feast for Ear and Eye: The Alamire Manuscripts - with Dr. Emily Thelen 33:52

2M ago33:52

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Join Dr. Emily Thelen as she takes us on a tour of the masterfully illuminated manuscripts of the Alamire collection of Renaissance manuscripts from the Low Countries, and explains to us the Confraternity culture of Catholic society that brought about such wonderful masterpieces. Learn more about Dr. Thelen's work here: https://independent.academia…

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MoNo Encore: The Murder of Kitty Genovese w/ Catherine Pelonero 1:09:35

2M ago1:09:35

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(Original pub. date: 9/27/2018) Catherine Pelonero, author of "Kitty Genovese: A True Account of a Public Murder and its Private Consequences", is my guest. She walks us through the murder of Kitty Genovese in Kew Gardens, New York in 1964 and its aftermath. The horrific crime is especially infamous because no one called police or stepped in to hel…

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fakeshow-ep 791 Joe Satriani 11:00

2M ago11:00

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Legendary guitarist Joe Satriani guests on this brand new Fake Show with host Jim Tofte...enjoy!!!By thefakeshow

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391: Civil War Era & Gilded Age Con Artist Charles Cowlam w/ Frank W. Garmon Jr. 1:01:11

2M ago1:01:11

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Charles Cowlam stands out as one of the most remarkable con artists of nineteenth-century America. He talked his way into receiving pardons from both President Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis. Through deception, he secured a role investigating Lincoln’s assassination. He preyed on lonely widows, attempted to manipulate a Florida election, and c…

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594. Andor Season 2 Review (with Andrea Kail, Erin Lindsey, Matt London) 1:27:36

2M ago1:27:36

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Andrea Kail, Erin Lindsey, and Matt London join us to discuss Season 2 of the Disney+ series Andor, a prequel to the movie Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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fakeshow-ep 790 Domhnall Gleeson 8:44

2M ago8:44

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Irish actor Domhnall Gleeson guests on this brand new Fake Show with host Jim Tofte...enjoy!!!By thefakeshow

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679. Osean McClintock Gets Shot After Stealing Cop's Gun 2:21:11

2M ago2:21:11

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Fountain Valley, California, the Fountain Valley Police Department responded to a suspicious person outside a middle school by a male subject without a shirt who appeared to scare a woman in car there. Officers located 26-year-old Osean McClintock, who matched the description provided by the caller. He refused commands to sit down and took off on f…

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fakeshow-ep 789 Tommy Tutone 9:45

2M ago9:45

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Tommy Tutone frontman Tommy Heath guests on this brand new Fake Show with host Jim Tofte...enjoy!!!By thefakeshow

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390: Abingdon's Boardinghouse Murder w/ Greg Lilly 1:11:01

2M ago1:11:01

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In November 1945, James Newton, a young World War II veteran, was shot four times—twice in the back—in his room at an Abingdon, Virginia boardinghouse owned by Helen Clark. She would soon stand trial for his murder, as speculation swirled about the true nature of their relationship. Was she a protective, motherly figure trying to prevent Jimmy from…

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fakeshow-ep 788 Gary Beers-INXS 13:22

2M ago13:22

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INXS founding member and bassist Gary Beers guests on this brand new Fake Show with host Jim Tofte...enjoy!!!By thefakeshow

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593. Roger Zelazny's Writing Advice (with Warren Lapine) 1:09:55

2M ago1:09:55

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Warren Lapine joins us to discuss editing the book On Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy by Roger Zelazny. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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Pre-Order PIG LATIN Now! (Link In Description) 1:17

2M ago1:17

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Half inspiring memoir, half manual on how not to cop. Pre-Order PIG LATIN: A SERIOUSLY FUNNY TRUE STORY by ERIC TANSEY https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Pig-Latin/Eric-Tansey/9781668114292 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Failure To Stop

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678. The Shooting of Geoffrey Stirling 1:04:00

2M ago1:04:00

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Two veteran officers-- Eric Tansey and Cameron Santana-- break down the fatal shooting of Geoffrey Stirling during a traffic stop in Newport Beach, where Stirling attacked police and tried to steal a taser. They walk viewers through the body cam footage, offering insight into use-of-force decisions, split-second judgment, and what the public often …

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fakeshow-ep 787 Barry Williams & Christopher Knight 11:59

2M ago11:59

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Brady Bunch stars Barry Williams & Christopher Knight guest on this brand new Fake Show with host Jim Tofte...enjoy!!!By thefakeshow

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fakeshow-ep 786 Jake Busey 10:29

2M ago10:29

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Veteran actor Jake Busey guests on this brand new Fake Show podcast with host Jim Tofte...enjoy!!!By thefakeshow

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389: A History of Axe Murder w/ Rachel McCarthy James 1:08:41

2M ago1:08:41

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Much like the wheel, the boat, and the telephone, the axe is a transformative piece of technology―one that has been with us since prehistory. And just as early humans used the axe to chop down trees, hunt for food, and whittle tools, they also used it to murder. Over time, this particular use has endured: as the axe evolved over centuries to fit th…

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677. Revenge: Ryan Hinton and Rodney Hinton Jr. Case 1:27:57

2M ago1:27:57

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Former cop Eric Tansey examines the body cam footage in the case of Rodney Hinton, an Ohio man accused of executing a calculated act of revenge: the killing of a Hamilton County sheriff's deputy, Larry Henderson. Investigators allege Hinton targeted the deputy in cold blood, a retaliatory strike after the death of his son Ryan Hinton during a contr…

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592. The Best of Greg Egan Part 1 Review (with Anthony Ha) 2:24:07

2M ago2:24:07

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Anthony Ha joins us to discuss the first eight stories in the book The Best of Greg Egan, part of the SF Masterworks series of science fiction classics. Stories discussed: "Learning to Be Me" (20:42), "Axiomatic" (44:03), "Appropriate Love" (50:10), "Into Darkness" (1:00:30), "Unstable Orbits in the Space of Lies" (1:14:47), "Closer" (1:26:42), "Ch…

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fakeshow-ep 785 Paul Rappaport-Columbia Records 11:40

3M ago11:40

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Paul Rappaport, former executive at Columbia Records guests on the Fake Show with host Jim Tofte...enjoy!!!By thefakeshow

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388: The Adriatic Affair w/ Jennifer Sellitti 1:13:52

3M ago1:13:52

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The American sailing vessel Adriatic collided with the French steamship Le Lyonnais on November 2, 1856, off the coast of Nantucket in what can best be described as a maritime hit-and-run. Adriatic’s captain, Jonathan Durham, rendered no aid and left the passenger steamship to fend for herself. 114 people died in the collision and in the days that …

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676. Jorge Cardenas' Intense Shootout in Victorville 1:04:30

3M ago1:04:30

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Join two former police officers as they break down the dramatic bodycam footage from a high-stakes encounter at a Victorville gas station. With firsthand law enforcement experience, they analyze the tactics, decision-making, and split-second choices made in the heat of the moment. This video offers expert commentary, real-world insight, and a criti…

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Introducing the Slaycation Podcast 24:25

3M ago24:25

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Just in time for summer! This is an introduction and excerpt from the Slaycation Podcast, hosted by Kim and Adam "Tex" Davis and Jerry Kolber. Pack your body bags for a darkly comic, true crime podcast that looks at murders, mysterious deaths and whodunits that happened while people were on vacation. More here! https://www.slaycation.wtf/ Spotify l…

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fakeshow-ep 784 Harry Hamlin 9:41

3M ago9:41

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Actor Harry Hamlin and his niece Renee Guilbault guest on the Fake Show with host Jim Tofte...enjoy!By thefakeshow

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