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The Book Reporters with Joe & Lauren42 - Special Guest author V.L. Adams (The Source of Smoke)Joe is joined by author V.L. Adams to discuss her debut murder mystery "The Source of Smoke"!
2022-08-1534 minThe Book Reporters with Joe & Lauren41 - "The Perfect Marriage" by Jeneva RoseJoe is joined by special guest cohost Haley (@haley_is_reading on Instagram) to talk about the fantastic and juicy thriller "The Perfect Marriage" by Jeneva Rose!
Next episode: "The Source of Smoke" by V.L. Adams
2022-08-0844 minThe Book Reporters with Joe & Lauren40 - "The Perfect Family" by Robyn Harding/"Chloe Cates is Missing" by Mandy McHughJoe is solo this week as he opens with news regarding the immediate future of the podcast before diving into his thoughts on two recent, great reads, "The Perfect Family" by Robyn Harding and "Chloe Cates is Missing" by Mandy McHugh.
Next episode: "The Perfect Marriage" by Jeneva Rose
2022-08-0126 minThe Book Reporters with Joe & Lauren39 - "My Killer Vacation" by Tessa BaileyIt's time for another edition of Book Reporters After Dark as we discuss the romantic, steamy murder mystery by Tessa Bailey, "My Killer Vacation"!
Next week on the podcast:
"The It Girl" by Ruth Ware
"Chloe Cates is Missing" by Mandy McHugh
Watch Joe's conversation with author Samantha M. Bailey here: https://youtu.be/Z8JxnL-KAd4
2022-07-1945 minThe Book Reporters with Joe & Lauren38 - "Woman on the Edge" by Samantha M. Bailey/"The Overnight Guest" by Heather GudenkaufIt's two more 5 star reads this week as Joe discusses "Woman on the Edge" by Samantha M. Bailey and Lauren discusses "The Overnight Guest" by Heather Gudenkauf.
Next week on the podcast:
"My Killer Vacation" by Tessa Bailey
2022-07-1236 min
The Book Reporters with Joe & Lauren37 - "The Book of Cold Cases" by Simone St. JamesWe give our honest thoughts on the newest release from Simone St. James, "The Book of Cold Cases", then as a bonus, Lauren gives her 5 star thoughts on "One of Us is Dead" by Jeneva Rose, which had been a 5 star review from Joe in a previous episode!
Next week on the podcast:
"Woman on the Edge" by Samantha M. Bailey
"The Overnight Guest" by Heather Gudenkauf
2022-07-0542 minThe Book Reporters with Joe & Lauren34 - "When I Was You" by Amber Garza/"The Escape Room" by Megan GoldinJoe's pick: "When I Was You" by Amber Garza
Lauren's pick: "The Escape Room" by Megan Goldin
Also mentioned in the episode:
"Darling Girl" by Liz Michalski
"Girl Gone Mad" by Avery Bishop
Next week on the podcast:
"Things We Do in the Dark" by Jennifer Hillier
"I Heard You Scream" by Emerald O'Brien
2022-06-0738 minThe Book Reporters with Joe & Lauren33 - "Greenwich Park" by Katherine Faulkner/"One of Us is Dead" by Jeneva RoseWe're reunited this week with more reading recommendations!! Lauren discusses Katherine Faulkner's debut novel "Greenwich Park" and then Joe wishes he had a mimosa to talk about his pick, "One of Us is Dead", the new release from Jeneva Rose.
Also recommended in this episode:
"The Family Holiday" by Shalani Boland
"My Summer Darlings" by May Cobb
"Come As You Are: The Story of Nirvana" by Michael Azerrad
"The Island" by Adrian McKinty
Next week on the podcast:
"When I Was You" by Amber Garza
2022-05-3043 minThe Book Reporters with Joe & Lauren32 - "Blood Sugar" by Sascha Rothchild/"Watch Out For Her" by Samantha M. BaileyLauren is on vacation this week, so Joe is coming at you with a solo episode discussing two books he recently read, "Blood Sugar" by Sascha Rothchild and "Watch Out For Her" by Samantha M. Bailey!
Next week on the podcast:
"Greenwich Park" by Katherine Faulkner
"One of Us is Dead" by Jeneva Rose
2022-05-2428 minThe Book Reporters with Joe & Lauren30 - "Nine Lives" by Peter Swanson/"The Night Shift" by Alex FinlayJoe's pick: "Nine Lives" by Peter Swanson
Lauren's pick: "The Night Shift" by Alex Finlay
Next week on the podcast:
Kiersten Modglin joins us again to discuss her new release "The Dinner Guests"!!
2022-05-0951 minThe Book Reporters with Joe & Lauren29 - "Daisy Jones and The Six" by Taylor Jenkins ReidThis week, we go back to the wonderful world of TJR reads with a discussion on the fantastic "Daisy Jones and The Six"!
Next week on the podcast:
"Nine Lives" by Peter Swanson
"The Night Shift" by Alex Finlay
2022-05-021h 09The Book Reporters with Joe & Lauren28 - "The Long Weekend" by Gilly MacMillan/"The Shadow House" by Anna DownesWe are back after a week off with two newer releases to recommend! First up, Lauren discusses a 5-star read that got her out of her big reading slump, "The Long Weekend" by Gilly MacMillan! Then Joe talks about the creepy new thriller "The Shadow House" by Anna Downes!
Next week on the podcast:
"Daisy Jones and the Six" by Taylor Jenkins Reid
2022-04-2645 min
The Book Reporters with Joe & Lauren27 - "Final Girls" by Riley SagerThis week, we're re-visiting a favorite of ours, "Final Girls" by Riley Sager!
Also mentioned in the episode:
"Man, Fuck This House" by Brian Asman
"Sometimes I Lie" by Alice Feeney
Next week on the podcast:
"The Long Weekend" by Gilly McMillan
"The Shadow House" by Anna Downes
2022-04-1252 minThe Book Reporters with Joe & Lauren26 - "Mr. Wrong Number" by Lynn Painter/"The Stalker" by Sarah AldersonIt's two 5-star reviews this week as Joe talks about the joy of reading Lynn Painter's adult debut "Mr. Wrong Number" before Lauren goes into her vault to talk about a 5-star thriller, Sarah Alderson's "The Stalker".
Also mentioned in the episode:
"The Weekend Away" on Netflix
"Never Ask Me" by Jeff Abbott
Next week on the podcast:
"Final Girls" by Riley Sager
Cover art designed by Everett Litten. Visit his website everettphotoanddesign.com and check out his Instagram instagram.com/everett_photo_and_design
2022-04-0440 min
The Book Reporters with Joe & Lauren25 - "The Paris Apartment" by Lucy FoleyThis week, we discuss "The Paris Apartment" by Lucy Foley and why parts of this book were honestly a struggle for the both of us.
Recommendations in this episode:
"The Last Equation of Isaac Severy" by Nova Jacobs
"Find You First" by Linwood Barclay
Next week on the podcast:
"Mr. Wrong Number" by Lynn Painter
"The Stalker" by Sarah Alderson
Cover art designed by Everett Litten. Visit his website everettphotoanddesign.com and check out his Instagram instagram.com/everett_photo_and_design
2022-03-2839 minThe Book Reporters with Joe & Lauren24 - "Red, White & Royal Blue" by Casey McQuiston/"Hook, Line & Sinker" by Tessa BaileyIt's a special Thursday edition of The Book Reporters, and another double romantic comedy episode as Lauren talks about the very enjoyable "Red, White & Royal Blue" by Casey McQuiston. Then get ready for more steam (or perhaps a bit of a lack thereof) as Joe talks another Tessa Bailey book, her newest release "Hook, Line & Sinker".
Also recommended in this episode:
"In a Dark, Dark Wood" by Ruth Ware
"Mr. Wrong Number" by Lynn Painter
Next week on the podcast:
"The Paris Apartment" by Lucy Foley
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2022-03-2454 minThe Book Reporters with Joe & Lauren23 - "The Christie Affair" by Nina de GramontCover art designed by Everett Litten. Visit his website everettphotoanddesign.com and check out his Instagram instagram.com/everett_photo_and_design
Next episode (coming Thursday):
"Red, White & Royal Blue" by Casey McQuiston
"Hook, Line & Sinker" by Tessa Bailey
2022-03-2144 minThe Book Reporters with Joe & Lauren22 - "The Golden Couple" by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen/"The Lake" by Natasha PrestonIn this week's episode, Lauren dives into her pick "The Golden Couple" by author duo Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen before Joe gives his truthfully honest thoughts of Natasha Preston's YA thriller "The Lake".
Also recommended in this episode:
"The Night Shift" by Alex Finlay
"Local Woman Missing" by Mary Kubica
"Dial A For Aunties" by Jesse Q. Sutanto
"Red, White & Royal Blue" by Casey McQuiston
Special thanks to Everett Litten for the new podcast cover art! Visit his website everettphotoanddesign.com and check out his Instagram...
2022-03-0755 min
The Book Reporters with Joe & Lauren21 - Our Chat with Kiersten Modglin!We are thrilled to be chatting with podcast friend and favorite Kiersten Modglin about her new book "Tell Me the Truth", available for free to Kindle Unlimited members the day after this episode's release!
Next week on the podcast:
"The Golden Couple" by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen
"The Lake" by Natasha Preston
2022-02-2851 min
The Book Reporters with Joe & Lauren20 - "Malibu Rising" by Taylor Jenkins ReidWe have a fun discussion this week on Malibu Rising, the latest from Taylor Jenkins Reid!
Audiobooks and TV mentioned and recommended in this episode:
"Death on the Nile" by Agatha Christie
"Red, White & Royal Blue" by Casey McQuiston
"Dollface" on Hulu
Next week on the podcast:
Special guest, and podcast friend and favorite, author Kiersten Modglin joins us to discuss her new release "Tell Me the Truth"!
2022-02-2153 min
The Book Reporters with Joe & Lauren19 - "People We Meet on Vacation" by Emily Henry/"Love and Other Disasters" by Anita KellyIt's a special Valentine theme this week as we're discussing two romantic comedies on the podcast. Joe picks "People We Meet on Vacation" by Emily Henry, while Lauren discusses "Love and Other Disasters" by Anita Kelly!
Audiobooks mentioned in the episode:
"The Killings at Kingfisher Hill" by Sophie Hannah
"Really Saying Something" by Sara Dallin & Keren Woodward (Bananarama)
Next week on the podcast:
"Malibu Rising" by Taylor Jenkins Reid
2022-02-1446 min
The Book Reporters with Joe & Lauren18 - "The Wedding Night" by Harriet Walker/"Everything We Didn't Say" by Nicole BaartThis week, we each discuss the book gifted to us by the other for Christmas with Lauren talking about "The Wedding Night" by Harriet Walker and Joe talking about "Everything We Didn't Say" by Nicole Baart.
Next week on the podcast:
"People We Meet on Vacation" by Emily Henry
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"Love and Other Disasters" by Anita Kelly
2022-02-0847 min
The Book Reporters with Joe & Lauren17 - "Ripple Effect" by N.A. Cooper (with N.A. Cooper)This week, we are very thrilled to be joined by author N.A. Cooper to discuss her fantastic debut thriller, "Ripple Effect", available in paperback and Kindle TODAY!!
Next week on the podcast:
"The Wedding Night" by Harriet Walker
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"Everything We Didn't Say" by Nicole Baart
2022-01-3144 min
The Book Reporters with Joe & Lauren16 - "Good Rich People" by Eliza Jane Brazier/"Widow Falls" by Kiersten ModglinThis week, Joe talks about the dirty games rich people play in Eliza Jane Brazier's new novel "Good Rich People". Then Lauren calls an audible and discusses another top-notch thriller by Kiersten Modglin, "Widow Falls".
Next week on the podcast:
"Ripple Effect" by N.A. Cooper (with the author!!)
2022-01-2441 min
The Book Reporters with Joe & Lauren15 - "Evvie Drake Starts Over" by Linda Holmes (with Maddie & Abby from "This Is My Hobby")It's a special crossover discussion this week between The Book Reporters and This Is My Hobby have a fun time talking about "Evvie Drake Starts Over" by Linda Holmes!!
Next week on the podcast:
"Good Rich People" by Eliza Jane Brazier
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"The Maid" by Nita Prose
2022-01-171h 10
The Book Reporters with Joe & Lauren14 - "Reckless Girls" by Rachel Hawkins/"The Hawthorne School" by Sylvie PerryThis week, Lauren raves about the newest release from Rachel Hawkins "Reckless Girls" and Joe gives his thoughts on the gothic thriller "The Hawthorne School" from debut author Sylvie Perry.
Next week on the podcast:
"Evvie Drake Starts Over" by Linda Holmes, with special guests Maddie and Abby from the "This Is My Hobby" podcast!!
2022-01-1039 min
The Book Reporters with Joe & Lauren13 - "The Reunion" by Kiersten Modglin/"A Flicker in the Dark" by Stacy WillinghamThis week on the podcast, Joe discusses the brand new release from Kiersten Modglin titled "The Reunion, before Lauren gives her honest thoughts after having read an early Book of the Month pick, "A Flicker in the Dark" by Stacy Willingham.
Next week on the podcast:
"Reckless Girls" by Rachel Hawkins
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"The Hawthorne School" by Sylvie Perry
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The Book Reporters with Joe & Lauren12 - "One Day in December" by Josie Silver/"The Storyteller" by Dave GrohlThis week, Lauren talks more romance with Josie Silver's "One Day in December", before Joe relays a few stories from Dave Grohl's new memoir "The Storyteller". And as a bonus afterwards, Joe watches Lauren's reaction as she opens her Christmas gift that Joe got her from her Amazon wish list, a book which will be her selection for our January 10 episode! The book Lauren bought for Joe is still to be delivered, so to see his reaction and hear his pick for the January 10 episode, tune into our Instagram Live this Wednesday, 12/29 at 6 p.m. EST!
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The Book Reporters with Joe & Lauren11 - "In a Holidaze" by Christina Lauren/"Window Shopping" by Tessa BaileyIt's a special Christmas episode of The Book Reporters discussing two Christmas themed romantic comedies!! And we believe it's a first on the podcast where the both of us read both books discussed in this episode, "In a Holidaze" by Christina Lauren and "Window Shopping" by Tessa Bailey! And as he did with "It Happened One Summer", Joe does some readings of some of the spicier passages in the book (which means it's going to be another Book Reporters After Dark)! Happy Holidays everyone!!
Next week on the podcast:
"One Day in December" by Josie...
2021-12-201h 11
The Book Reporters with Joe & Lauren10 - "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie (with our friend Brooke!!)In this week's episode, we celebrate hitting double digits in number of episodes by having a joint discussion on the #1 selling (and greatest?) mystery novel of all time, Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None"!! And joining us for this discussion is our wonderful friend Brooke!!
Be sure to join us next week on the podcast, where we get into the Christmas spirit by discussion a couple of Christmas reads, "In a Holidaze" by Christina Lauren and "Window Shopping" by Tessa Bailey!!
2021-12-1353 min
The Book Reporters with Joe & Lauren9 - "Deadly Little Lies" by Stephanie DeCarolis/"The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes" by Elissa R. SloanIn this episode, Lauren discusses the new thriller from Stephanie DeCarolis "Deadly Little Lies" while also giving a brief bonus summary of DeCarolis' first novel "The Guilty Husband", and then Joe gives his honest and constructive thoughts on "The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes" by Elissa R. Sloan.
TRIGGER WARNING: The plot of Joe's book this week deals with the suicide of its main character. If you are struggling yourself with suicidal thoughts, you can visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. In the U.K. you can visit www.spbristol.org/NSPHUK or...
2021-12-061h 12
The Book Reporters with Joe & Lauren8 - "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid/"The Afterlife of Holly Chase" by Cynthia HandThis week on the podcast, we have a lengthy discussion with Joe's pick, "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid, before diving into Lauren's pick, Cynthia Hand's unique take on the classic Scrooge tale, "The Afterlife of Holly Chase".
Next week on the podcast:
"Deadly Little Lies" by Stephanie DeCarolis
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"The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes" by Elissa R. Sloan
2021-11-291h 16
The Book Reporters with Joe & Lauren7 - "Snow Merry Red" by Nadya Frank/"The Dark Hours" by Michael ConnellyWe're doing 2 newer releases this week as Lauren discusses the new holiday themed thriller "Snow Merry Red" by Nadya Frank. Then Joe talks about the newest release from Michael Connelly titled "The Dark Hours" featuring his characters Harry Bosch and Renee Ballard, and Joe also gives a brief overview of the Harry Bosch series which goes back to 1992.
Next week on the podcast:
"The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid
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"The Afterlife of Holly Chase" by Cynthia Hand
2021-11-2251 min
The Book Reporters with Joe & Lauren6 - "Chill Out & Cheer Up: A Ten Step Guide" by Grace Grossman (who joins us for this episode!!)/"Five Total Strangers" by Natalie D. RichardsThis week, we are joined by a very special guest, Grace Grossmann, who is the author of Joe's pick "Chill Out & Cheer Up: A Ten Step Guide" and also one of the loveliest human beings on the planet! And then Grace hangs around while Lauren discusses her pick, the terrific YA thriller "Five Total Strangers" by Natalie D. Richards, which Joe read along with as well and gives his two cents. And to hear more conversation between Joe and Grace, check out his other podcast "Cups of Joe" this week at one of the links below!
Cups of...
2021-11-1551 min
Cups of Joe28th Cup of Joe (with Grace Grossmann)Grace Grossmann is not only one of the most absolutely lovely human beings in the world, but she is also an author of the self help book "Chill Out and Cheer Up: A Ten Step Guide" which you can purchase from Amazon at the link below in paperback or Kindle, and it is free to read if you are a Kindle Unlimited subscriber. You can also follow Grace on Instagram at the link below that.Chill Out and Cheer Up: A Ten-Step Guide - Kindle edition by Grossmann, Grace, Scribe, Yellow, Grossmann, Grace, Pibernik, Kaitlyn. Health, Fitness...
2021-11-1532 min
The Book Reporters with Joe & Lauren5 - "The Ex Hex" by Erin Sterling/"It Happened One Summer" by Tessa BaileyWe're doing two romantic comedy reads this week! First up, Lauren discusses her thoughts on "The Ex Hex", which was a popular read during the recent Halloween season. Then the episode turns into "The Book Reporters After Dark" as Joe discloses the surprisingly steamy details of "It Happened One Summer" by Tessa Bailey.
Next week on the podcast:
"Chill Out and Cheer Up" by Grace Grossman
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"Five Total Strangers" by Natalie D. Richards
2021-11-0856 min
The Book Reporters with Joe & Lauren4 - "Little Secrets" by Jennifer Hillier/"No Exit" by Taylor AdamsThis week, Joe's discussion of Jennifer Hillier's "Little Secrets" comes with a big !!SPOILER ALERT!! before Lauren gives her honest, and unpopular, opinion of "No Exit" by Taylor Adams.
Next week on the podcast:
"The Ex Hex" by Erin Sterling
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"It Happened One Summer" by Tessa Bailey
2021-11-011h 03
The Book Reporters with Joe & Lauren3 - The ShiningIn this special episode of The Book Reporters, we have a lengthy discussion on all that is "The Shining"!! From Stephen King's original novel to Stanley Kubrick's film adaptation and back to Stephen King's television adaptation!! So get yourself a cup of coffee or glass of wine and listen along!!
Next week on the podcast:
"No Exit" by Taylor Adams
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"Little Secrets" by Jennifer Hillier
2021-10-251h 13
The Book Reporters with Joe & Lauren2 - "Not a Happy Family" by Shari Lapena/"He Started It" by Samantha DowningThis week on the podcast, Lauren gives her thoughts on the new Shari Lapena mystery "Not a Happy Family" which Joe shares his thoughts of as well before he discusses his pick "He Started It" by Samantha Downing.
Up next week: All things "The Shining"!!!
2021-10-1853 min
The Book Reporters with Joe & Lauren1 - "Mrs. Everything" by Jennifer Weiner/"The Nothing Man" by Catherine Ryan HowardIn the premiere episode of "The Book Reporters" Joe discusses a book in a genre that is out of the norm for him, Jennifer Weiner's "Mrs. Everything". Then Lauren discusses the serial killer thriller "The Nothing Man" by Catherine Ryan Howard.
2021-10-111h 05
Cups of Joe27th Cup of Joe (with Madison Watt)In this Cup of Joe, I am chatting with the lovely and wonderful Madison Watt! We chat about her fitness page on Instagram, working as a high school teacher during Covid, and more! Check her out on Instagram though the link below:Madison Watt, CPT (@movewmads) • Instagram photos and videos--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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Cups of Joe26th Cup of Joe (with Lauren Cowan)I'm back with a new Cup of Joe, featuring my lovely friend Lauren!! We discuss books as well as true crime. This episode was recorded on 9/19/21 and we briefly discuss the Gabby Petito case as it was at that point.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-09-2754 min
Cups of JoeJoey & Kim's Double Shot of Caffeine #1This episode here isn't so much a "Cup of Joe". It's....something extra. Kim and I connected years ago on Twitter as two people who loved to tweet about the Cleveland Indians and found that we have more in common and have developed a great online friendship. So believe it or not, this is the first time we've chatted in any way other than just messages on social media! And we're thinking there will be more of these! You can follow Kim on Instagram and Twitter @princesswikki--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to m...
2021-06-2240 minCups of Joe25th Cup of Joe (with Kimberly Flower)Kimberly Flower hosts her own YouTube channel featuring videos of her discussing true crime stories and beauty products. She is also a wonderful friend who I am excited to have a future project planned with! Listen to the episode for more on that, and check out and subscribe to her YouTube channel at the link below!Kimberly Flower - YouTube--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-06-0743 minCups of Joe24th Cup of Joe (with Amanda)Amanda is back on for the 3rd time and we do what we do.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-05-2441 min
Cups of Joe23rd Cup of Joe (with Becky Leeson)Becky Leeson is a "sassy Brit" and author whose first ever published story "The Man Upstairs" is included in a book called "Connections", which was an instant #1 bestseller on Amazon! You can get the book at the link below!https://www.amazon.com/Connections-Collection-Short-Stories-Fiction-ebook/dp/B09314PZD6/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=becky+leeson&qid=1620036629&s=digital-text&sprefix=becky+lee&sr=1-3--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-05-031h 00Cups of JoeFROM THE VAULT: ShitShow 2019 (with Daryl, Willie, Crystal, and Amanda)I didn't record a "Cup of Joe" with anyone this past week, so I figured I would pull this gem from the vault! Recorded sometime in 2019 back when this was The Joey Shwartz Podcast, or The Joey Losing Weight Podcast, whatever it was called, the 5 of us jumped onto one recording, and for 100 minutes, created something that was truly....something.
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2021-04-191h 41Cups of Joe22nd Cup of Joe (with Jessica Johnson)This week, I am chatting with a wonderful accountibilibuddy who I met in the Obsessed With Disappeared Podcast Facebook Discussion Group, Jessica, and we chat about many things, including some lengthy true crime talk!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-04-121h 20
Cups of Joe21st Cup of Joe (with Eliza Jane Brazier)In this week's Cup of Joe, I am happy to be chatting with Eliza Jane Brazier, author of the mystery/thriller "If I Disappear"! We chat about the book, the process of trying to develop the book into television, true crime, and more! You can buy "If I Disappear" here: If I Disappear: Brazier, Eliza Jane: 9780593198223: Amazon.com: Books--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-04-0544 minCups of Joe20th Cup of Joe (with Monica)In this week, I am joined by my friend Monica, who I connected with in the Obsessed With Disappeared Podcast Discussion Facebook group!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-03-2957 minCups of Joe19th Cup of Joe (with Willie Gillis)In this week's Cup of Joe, I'm catching up with my friend Willie Gillis from the IG fitness community!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-03-2246 minCups of Joe18th Cup of Joe (with Suzi Kory)In this week's Cup of Joe, I am chatting with my newest and wonderful friend, country/rock music recording artist Suzi Kory! We talk about how she got into having more of a country sound than intended having grown up heavily influenced by Guns 'N Roses, Aerosmith, etc., the people she's gotten to collaborate with, and more!Visit her website here: Suzi Kory"Settle of the Dust" (my personal favorite!) on YouTube: Suzi Kory - Settle of the Dust - YouTube--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-03-1548 minCups of Joe17th Cup of Joe (with GiGi and Elle from "BS Not Allowed")I'm very happy to be joined in this episode by two of my newest friends GiGi and Elle, hosts of their new podcast "BS Not Allowed", available now on Spotify!!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-03-0856 min
Still Unknown: An Unsolved True Crime Podcast"Still Unknown" to return (with your help)!!This is an announcement that I would like to bring back Still Unknown with a new format, and I need some help in doing so. Listen for details. To be involved, email me at stillunknownpodcast@gmail.com.
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2021-03-0501 minCups of Joe16th Cup of Joe (with Amanda)My dear friend Amanda is back on the podcast to get absolutely owned in "Friends" trivia!! There's also a bit of true crime discussion since she's getting more into the genre and I couldn't be more proud!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-03-011h 02Cups of Joe15th Cup of Joe (with Ellyn Marsh)I am truly honored to be joined by this week's guest, Ellyn Marsh, co-host of one of my absolute favorite podcasts "Obsessed with Disappeared"!! We talk about true crime, her friendship with her amazing co-host Patrick, the time she dated pop superstar Robbie Williams, and much more!!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-02-2253 minCups of Joe14th Cup of Joe (with Daryl Perry)This week, I am joined by the man, the myth, the legend, Daryl Perry (Your Level Fitness)!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-02-1553 minCups of Joe13th Cup of Joe (with Robin Warder)It was such an honor to be joined by this week's guest, Robin Warder, host of the unsolved true crime podcast "The Trail Went Cold". We talk about the show Unsolved Mysteries, baseball, and do a little reenactment of some radio transcript from the Cleveland Indians infamous 10 Cent Beer Night (for something planned for my true crime podcast "Behaving Badly" on March 1)!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-02-0854 minCups of Joe12th Cup of Joe (with Melissa)For this Cup of Joe, I am joined by a partner in true crime, fellow library worker and book club member, Melissa! Any true crime fans, this is a fun one to listen to!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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Cups of Joe11th Cup of Joe (with Tiffany Mosher)I am very happy to be joined by a wonderful lady and friend, Tiffany Mosher, author of her memoir "Beauty Beyond the Threshold". Check out the link below to buy the book, which I highly recommend!Amazon.com: Beauty Beyond the Threshold: How International Volunteering Saved My Life eBook: Mosher, Tiffany : Kindle Store--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-01-251h 02Cups of Joe10th Cup of Joe (with Lotte Lowe)In this week's cup of Joe, I am joined by my friend from across the pond, Lotte! We chat about how she managed to stay motivated with her fitness during the disaster that was 2020, her IG fitness page and few other subjects, like how I'm a Robbie Williams fan and what a surprise it was to her that he's not well known in the U.S.! Click the link below to follow Lotte on Instagram:LOTTE ♡ GYM & FITNESS (@lottefitnesss) • Instagram photos and videos--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-01-1846 minCups of Joe9th Cup of Joe (with Dee Hanson)In this week's cup of Joe, I am joined by my good friend who I met on Instagram a couple of years back, Dee Hanson!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-01-1151 min
Cups of Joe8th Cup of Joe (with Jax Miller)In this week's episode, I am so happy to be joined by my friend, author Jax Miller who's book "Hell in the Heartland" is featured on many lists as must-reads of 2020!! Listen and buy her book here: Hell in the Heartland: Murder, Meth, and the Case of Two Missing Girls: Miller, Jax: 9781984806307: Amazon.com: Books--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-01-0430 minCups of Joe7th Cup of Joe (with Gary Cantrell)In this week's Cup of Joe, I am talking with the man who is responsible for the first time I was ever on a podcast (his podcast, The Gary Cantrell Podcast), Gary Cantrell!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-12-2858 minCups of Joe6th Cup of Joe (with Chris and Katie)In this week's cup of Joe, I am joined by my good friends Chris and Katie (and also their kids make a bit of an appearance)!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-12-2157 minCups of Joe5th Cup of Joe (with Paige Elmore)This week I had an amazing conversation with my dear friend Paige from the podcast "Reverie True Crime", which you can subscribe to here: Reverie True Crime on Apple Podcasts--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-12-141h 43Still Unknown: An Unsolved True Crime PodcastNews about the future of the podcastThis is just a message to say that Still Unknown will unfortunately be coming to an end. However I am starting a brand new true crime podcast called "Behaving Badly: Tales of True Crime and Other Misdeeds" that will be covering a wider array of true crime and you can subscribe to it here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behaving-badly-tales-of-true-crimes-and-other-misdeeds/id1543644786
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2020-12-1104 minCups of Joe4th Cup of Joe (with Celeste from “Tabooze”)I am joined in this episode by my wonderful friend from the podcast community, Celeste from the podcast "Tabooze"! Enjoy the episode and be sure to check out her podcast as well!!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-12-071h 07Cups of Joe3rd Cup of JoeI'm solo like Timberlake this week. Ok, maybe not like Timberlake, but I'm still by myself for this episode. It's a lot of rambling nonsense. You've been warned. I'll understand if you don't listen. Are you still reading this?--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-11-3034 minCups of Joe2nd Cup of Joe (with Amanda and Jack)In the second cup of Joe, I am joined by good friends Amanda and Jack!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-11-2646 minCups of Joe1st Cup of Joe (with Dani Mazick)For my first cup of Joe, I am happy to have my friend Dani, host of the "Hear No Evil" podcast join me!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-11-231h 26
Still Unknown: An Unsolved True Crime Podcast26 - The Deaths of Arnold Archambeau & Ruby BruguierThe night of December 11th into the morning of December 12th 1992 had been an all night party hop for 20 year old Arnold Archambeau, his 19 year old girlfriend Ruby Bruguier, and Ruby's 17 year old cousin Tracy Dion. However, what had been a fun night of partying would come to a misfortunate end at approximately 6 am, when Arnold drove through an icy intersection in their hometown of Lake Andes, South Dakota, losing control and causing the car to flip upside down in a ditch. When the car came to a rest in the ditch, Arnold was nowhere to be seen, and Ruby...
2020-11-2300 minCups of Joe“The Joey Shwartz Podcast” is Being ReinventedComing soon...--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-11-1001 min
Still Unknown: An Unsolved True Crime Podcast25B - Unsolved Mysteries vol. 2 recap (with Re-Solved Mysteries) - Part TwoI continue my discussion with Alison and Karlin from the Re-Solved Mysteries podcast and we talk the remaining three episodes from volume two of Unsolved Mysteries on Netflix. We talk about the way "Tsunami Spirits" tugged at our heart strings, the way we were absolutely engrossed and baffled with "The Lady in the Lake", and how hopeful we are for a happy ending to "Stolen Kids". Plus, we have some extra fun discussion in regards to the original Unsolved Mysteries.
Music featured: "Unsolved Mysteries Theme (Metal Version)" by Artificial Fear
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2020-11-0400 min
Still Unknown: An Unsolved True Crime Podcast25A - Unsolved Mysteries vol. 2 recap (with Re-Solved Mysteries) - Part OneIn this special episode, I am joined by Alison and Karlin of the Re-Solved Mysteries podcast to discuss the second volume of episodes of Unsolved Mysteries on Netflix. In part one, we discuss the episodes "Washington Insider Murder" about Jack Wheeler (which might NOT be a murder at all), "A Death in Oslo" about the mystery surrounding 'Jennifer Fairgate', and "Death Row Fugitive" about wanted fugitive Lester Eubanks where we wonder HOW IN THE ACTUAL F**K he had the opportunity to escape the way he did!!!
Music featured: "Unsolved Mysteries Theme (Metal Version)" by Artificial Fear
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2020-11-0200 min
Still Unknown: An Unsolved True Crime Podcast24 - Black Eyed ChildrenIn this special Halloween episode of Still Unknown, I am talking about one of my favorite paranormal stories, the legend of the Black Eyed Children. There's a chance you've heard someone on the internet recount their encounter with a black eyed kid. There are many stories out there, but they all share many of the same details: someone has an unexpected encounter, either at home, or in their car, from a child ranging in age from approximately 6-17 years old. Sometimes they're in pairs, sometimes just there's a single one. But they all have the same objective: they want you...
2020-10-2600 min
Still Unknown: An Unsolved True Crime Podcast23 - The Case of Sabrina Aisenberg (with Ally from the "Morbid Maryland" podcast)Valrico, Florida, a suburb of Tampa, is considered one of the safest places to live in the state, as well as being among the top one third of safest cities in the United States. It has a nice mixed feeling of both the suburbs and a rural community, making it an ideal place to raise a family. It is just the place that Steve and Marlene Aisenberg were looking to settle in and raise their family, which included 8 year old William, 4 year old Monica, and the newest addition to the family, 5 month old Sabrina. But the family's sense of safety...
2020-10-0500 min
Still Unknown: An Unsolved True Crime Podcast22 - The Disappearance of Jim Kimball24 year old Jim Kimball was described by his family as shy and sensitive. He had also been having serious mental health struggles, which had been brought on by him being unable to cope with his father's sudden death when Jim was only 13. While he would take medication, he would also suffer multiple relapses and have multiple hospital visits over the years. It would be Easter weekend in 1993, when after another anger outburst, that Jim Kimball would walk off and disappear. There have only been a very few potential sightings in the years since, but to this day 27 years later, Jim...
2020-09-2117 min
Still Unknown: An Unsolved True Crime Podcast21 - The Death of Jayson ArtisJayson Artis just wanted to show his younger brother a good time. The 20 year old college student had his younger brother visiting him for the week when he decided to take him down to Tijuana, Mexico on the night of August 1, 1998 for a night of partying. While in Tijuana, Jayson becomes heavily intoxicated and also has multiple run ins with Tijuana police. Towards the end of the night when they are looking to leave, Jayson's younger brother loses track of him. Another friend who came with them claims that the last time he saw Jayson was in the back of...
2020-08-0320 min
Still Unknown: An Unsolved True Crime Podcast20 - Jax Miller, Author of “Hell in the Heartland: Murder, Meth, and the Case of Two Missing Girls”In this special episode of Still Unknown, I am talking with Jax Miller, author of "Hell in the Heartland: Murder, Meth, and the Case of Two Missing Girls", which is available from all major booksellers today! The book is the story of missing teenage best friends from Oklahoma, Ashley Freeman and Lauria Bible.
Jax will be taking part in a virtual event on the day this episode releases, July 28 at 7 P.M. Central Time. Register to attend the event here: https://www.magiccitybooks.com/event/virtual-event-jax-miller/
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2020-07-2840 min
Still Unknown: An Unsolved True Crime Podcast19 - The Death of Jessica EasterlyJessica Easterly Durning had finally had enough abuse from her husband Justin and was ready to leave him. On August 12, 2019, she talked with her friend Maria, and made plans for Maria to come get her the following day. When Maria didn't hear from Jessica the following day, she assumed that Jessica had changed her mind. However, she suddenly was unable to get a hold of her friend. The day after that, Justin sent a message to Maria from Jessica's Facebook account asking if she had heard from Jessica, that he had not seen her since noon that day. While Justin...
2020-07-2028 min
Still Unknown: An Unsolved True Crime Podcast18 - Discussing the “Unsolved Mysteries” Reboot (with Karlin and Eliza from Re-Solved Mysteries)I’m happy to be joined for this special episode by two of the three fantastic ladies from the Re-Solved Mysteries Podcast, Karlin and Eliza! We’re talking all about the new version of “Unsolved Mysteries” and how it compares to and differs from the original, as well as some discussion on the cases presented. The first 6 episodes of the new Unsolved Mysteries are available on Netflix and the original version with Robert Stack is available on YouTube!
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2020-07-131h 01
Still Unknown: An Unsolved True Crime Podcast17 - The Disappearance of Vanessa GuillenFor 20 year old Vanessa Guillen, it had been a dream of hers to join the US Army and proudly serve her country. A native of Houston, Texas, Vanessa joined the army after graduating from high school, and was stationed at Fort Hood, nearly 200 miles from home. Around the beginning of April of this year however, Vanessa's mother began to notice a change in her daughter's behavior when she would speak with her. The normally happy and outgoing Vanessa had suddenly become withdrawn and wasn't herself. When asked what was wrong, Vanessa confided in her mother that one of her sergeants...
2020-06-2912 min
Still Unknown: An Unsolved True Crime Podcast16 - The Death of Mitrice Richardson (with Dani from the “Hear No Evil” podcast)Mitrice Richardson was a beautiful 24 year old woman who had just graduated from Cal State, Fullerton with a Bachelor's degree in psychology and a 4.0 gpa, with plans to become a child psychologist. She was also beginning to exhibit odd behavior and wasn't herself. On the evening of September 16, 2009, Mitrice was driving in Malibu, California, which was 40 miles from her home in Los Angeles, when she made a spur of the moment decision to stop at a restaurant for dinner, a decision which would have a lasting impact on Mitrice and her loved ones. After acting odd all throughout...
2020-06-152h 03
Still Unknown: An Unsolved True Crime Podcast15 - The Disappearances of Audrey Moran & Jonathan Reynoso26 year old Audrey Moran left her sister's home in Coachella, California on the evening of May 10, 2017 to go pick up her boyfriend, 28 year old Jonathan Reynoso in the town of Brawley and drive him to his home in Palm Desert. The following day, Audrey's family would make numerous attempts to get in touch with her, but after receiving no response, would report her missing. On the morning of May 12, her vehicle was found abandoned on the side of I-10, west of Oak Valley Parkway in Beaumont, California. The vehicle appeared to be in working order but there was no...
2020-06-0316 min
Still Unknown: An Unsolved True Crime Podcast14 - The Disappearance of Charlotte Pollis (with Myles from the “Forensic Myles” podcast)Charlotte Pollis was a loving 28 year old mother to her two young children she had with her husband Paul. However, she wasn't happy with her marriage to him. On March 12, 1994, Charlotte would disappear. Paul claimed he had taken the two children out for a day of running errands while his wife tried to rest off her recent illness, and she wasn't home when he returned that afternoon. However, his account of the day would be contradicted in multiple ways and would lead to a feud between his side of the family and Charlotte's side of the family. Despite all the...
2020-05-2552 min
Still Unknown: An Unsolved True Crime Podcast13 - The Disappearance of Brian Shaffer (with Shannon Winings)Brian Shaffer was a 27 year old medical student at Ohio State University. It was the start of spring break on March 31, 2006, and Brian had plans to go on a trip to Miami in a couple of days with his girlfriend, a fellow Ohio State medical student. The night of March 31 however, he would celebrate the start of spring break by having dinner with his father, Randy, before meeting up with a friend to go bar hopping later on that night. Brian met up with his friend at a bar called The Ugly Tuna Saloona, and the two moved along to...
2020-05-041h 01
Still Unknown: An Unsolved True Crime Podcast12 - The Murder of Brian FoguthBrian Foguth was a 23 year old working the graveyard shift at the Duke and Duchess convenience store and gas station in Brimfield, Ohio on the night of November 28, 1994 when at just after 2 am, a masked gunman entered the empty store and ordered Brian to empty the cash register before leading him into the back room and subsequently killing him. The robbery was captured on the store's surveillance camera's and some of the killer's DNA was left behind, but over 25 years later, the case remains unsolved.
Sources for this episode:
https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Brian_Foguth
https://casetext.com/case...
2020-04-2715 min
Still Unknown: An Unsolved True Crime Podcast11 - The Boys on the Tracks: The Deaths of Don Henry & Kevin Ives (Part 2)Don Henry and Kevin Ives were two teenage boys from Bryant, Arkansas and were the best of friends with each other. On the night of Saturday August 22, 1987, the two boys met with a group of friends hanging out in a parking lot before going back to Don's house. At just after midnight, the two boys left again to do some night hunting in an area along some train tracks behind Don's house. It was the last time the two boys would be seen alive. Just a few hours later, a train was coming down the tracks when the operator noticed...
2020-04-2032 min
Still Unknown: An Unsolved True Crime Podcast10 - The Boys on the Tracks: The Deaths of Don Henry & Kevin Ives (Part 1)Don Henry and Kevin Ives were two teenage boys from Bryant, Arkansas and were the best of friends with each other. On the night of Saturday August 22, 1987, the two boys met with a group of friends hanging out in a parking lot before going back to Don's house. At just after midnight, the two boys left again to do some night hunting in an area along some train tracks behind Don's house. It was the last time the two boys would be seen alive. Just a few hours later, a train was coming down the tracks when the operator noticed...
2020-04-1333 min
Still Unknown: An Unsolved True Crime Podcast9 - The Disappearance of Kristi KrebsKristi Krebs was described as a cheerful and upbeat young woman with aspirations to become a chef. On April 30, 1990, she was driving around aimlessly for hours while daydreaming when she became lost on a country road and her car eventually became stuck in the mud. This incident would lead to Kristi having a psychotic break for which she was hospitalized. Her state would eventually improve however with the help of medication and therapy, and she went back to living her life as she had before. For the next 3 years, all seemed to be well with Kristi until August 9, 1993, when a...
2020-03-3018 min
Still Unknown: An Unsolved True Crime Podcast8 - The Disappearance of Christi Jo NicholsChristi Jo Nichols was a loving 22 year old mother to her 2 young children. She was also trapped in an abusive relationship at the hands of her husband Mark. She had been taking steps to leave him with her children when on the night of December 10, 1987, the couple left their two children with a babysitter while they went out for the night. By the next day, Christi Jo Nichols would be a missing person. Suspicion would immediately fall on Mark Nichols due to his abusive behavior and his own accounts which didn't corroborate with the accounts of others. Many in law en...
2020-03-2343 min
Still Unknown: An Unsolved True Crime Podcast7 - The Death of Taylor RobinsonTaylor Robinson was a 19 year old from Akron, Ohio who worked as a home health care aid and was taking college courses to become a nurse. On the evening of Friday May 2, 2013, her mother Carmilla dropped Taylor off at the home where Taylor worked with plans to pick her up the following morning. When her mother returned the following morning, Taylor was inexplicably gone. She became a missing person when she also didn't show up to work her second job at a clothing store that same day. Police found Taylor's shoes and coat still inside the home where she worked...
2020-03-0524 min
Still Unknown: An Unsolved True Crime Podcast6 - The Murders of Barbara & Patricia Grimes (with Myles from the “Forensic Myles” podcast)*APOLOGIES FOR THE MUFFLED AUDIO IN THIS EPISODE* Sisters Barbara and Patricia Grimes, age 15 and 12 respectively, were described as being inseparable. Like many other teenage girls in their day, they were huge Elvis Presley fans, and on the evening of December 28, 1956, the 2 girls left their home for a trip to the movie theater to see Elvis's movie "Love Me Tender". They promised their mother that they would be back home by midnight, but they would never return home. Their disappearance would launch one of the largest missing persons cases ever investigated in Chicago's history. News of their disappearance spread wide...
2020-02-171h 08
Still Unknown: An Unsolved True Crime Podcast5 - My Night with Resurrection MaryThis episode is done differently from the previous four. My personal take on the classic ghost story. To read about Resurrection Mary, check out https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resurrection_Mary.
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2020-02-0314 min
Still Unknown: An Unsolved True Crime Podcast4 - The Disappearance of Tammy Lynn LeppertTammy Lynn Leppert was a beautiful young woman who had grown up competing in child beauty pageants and as she got older began to get into modeling as well as acting. She had landed a small role in the 1983 teen comedy "Spring Break" and went to an out-of-town party after production on the movie wrapped. However when she came back from that party, her behavior from that point on was very odd. She began to feel paranoid and claimed that someone was out to kill her. There was speculation that something occurred at the party that Tammy Lynn wasn't supposed t...
2020-01-2220 min
Still Unknown: An Unsolved True Crime Podcast3 - The Connecticut River Valley Killer22 year old Jane Boroski was driving home from the county fair in Keene, New Hampshire late on the night of August 6, 1988, when she stopped for a soda at a machine outside of a closed convenience store. She was 7 months pregnant and it was a hot summer night. She got a soda from the machine, went back to her car, and sat there for a moment to have the drink. She gave little thought to a Jeep Wagoner that had pulled into the parking lot and parked right next to her. She however noticed when the man driving the vehicle walked a...
2020-01-1528 min
Still Unknown: An Unsolved True Crime Podcast2 - The Disappearance of Leonard DiricksonLeonard Dirickson, or Lenny as he was known to friends and family, was a 39 year old dairy farmer in Strong City, Oklahoma who on the morning of March 14, 1998 had breakfast with his 16 year old son Jared, before a day of work on the farm. At approximately 9 am, an unknown visitor arrived outside of the front door of the house, and Leonard went outside to talk to him. While he didn't appear to know who the man was, the two appeared to be having a normal, polite conversation. A few minutes later, Leonard came back inside and told Jared that the...
2020-01-0814 min
Still Unknown: An Unsolved True Crime Podcast1 - The Murders of Ricky Beard and Mary LeonardRicky Beard and Mary Leonard were two well-liked teenagers from Akron, Ohio who were dating each other during the summer of 1979. Whether or not it was just a summer romance was yet to be determined, but on the night of Friday August 24, all seemed to still be going great as the two of them went out on a date to the drive-in to see the big hit movie of the summer "The Amityville Horror". However by the next morning when it was discovered by both of the families that neither one of them had come home the night before, they b...
2020-01-0124 min