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Wellbeing for Christian Women | Body Image, Disordered Eating, Weight Loss Obsession, Bible StudyEp 34. End of Year Weight Gain | When Panic Sets in Remember, We’re to Fix our Eyes, Not our BodiesIf the end of the year leaves you feeling anxious about your body, your eating, or the pressure to “fix things” before January rolls around, this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, I’m talking honestly about the end-of-year weight gain panic so many of us experience - the overeating at Christmas, the loss of routine, and the familiar urge to course-correct with restriction, rules, and unrealistic resolutions. Together, we’ll gently name what’s really happening beneath the surface and why this cycle isn’t actually about food, discipline, or willpower. We’ll explore a Chr...
2025-12-2913 minWellbeing for Christian Women | Body Image, Disordered Eating, Weight Loss Obsession, Bible StudyEp 33. Weariness | The One Thing You Need When You’ve Got Nothing Left to GiveSome days you wake up and feel… heavy. Not because anything is “wrong,” but because life has quietly worn you down. That’s exactly where I found myself on my last workday of the year - exhausted, emotionally flat, and scraping at the bottom of the barrel. In this episode, I share that personal story, including the unexpected little disasters that pushed me over the edge and the gentle reminder I received from God in the midst of it.I also reflect on a book I read this year, The Garden Within by Dr Anita Ph...
2025-12-2214 minWellbeing for Christian Women | Body Image, Disordered Eating, Weight Loss Obsession, Bible StudyEp 32. 5 Reasons Why You Feel Out of Control Around FoodIn this episode, I break down five reasons why you might feel out of control around food, especially during busy seasons like Christmas and New Year. From physical and mental restriction, to lost hunger cues, unmet emotional needs, and all-or-nothing thinking, I share relatable stories from my own journey and offer practical, gentle strategies to rebuild trust with your body, respond to cravings with awareness, and find freedom, balance, and peace with food. I would love to connect with you!You can send me an email anytime:loz.perry@outlook.com
2025-12-1518 minWellbeing for Christian Women | Body Image, Disordered Eating, Weight Loss Obsession, Bible StudyEp 31. Valuable Eating Experiences | 3 Ways to Discern Whether it’s ‘Worth it’Are you tired of eating on autopilot and ending up unsatisfied? In this episode, I share how to create valuable eating experiences, those “heck yes” moments that bring joy, connection, and meaning. I’ll walk you through three simple questions to help you discern whether food is truly worth it: What? When? and Where? We’ll also talk about navigating holiday food with intention and explore Proverbs 24:13-14, which beautifully links the pleasure of food with the wisdom of discernment. By the end, you’ll feel empowered to eat joyfully, be present, and make choices that honour both your body and y...
2025-12-0816 minWellbeing for Christian Women | Body Image, Disordered Eating, Weight Loss Obsession, Bible StudyEp 30. Moving Away from Exercise as Punishment to Exercise as WorshipI used to think exercise was all about punishment - burning off food, fixing flaws, or “earning” my worth. But over time, I’ve discovered a completely different way to move: exercise as worship. In this episode, I share what it looks like to reframe movement from shame to gratitude, from self-loathing to stewardship, and from punishment to presence. We explore how God calls us to honour the very good bodies He’s given us, how even simple acts of movement can become moments to meet Him, and why health conditions or limitations don’t disqualify us from celebrating our bodies...
2025-12-0116 minWellbeing for Christian Women | Body Image, Disordered Eating, Weight Loss Obsession, Bible StudyEp 29. Moving Away from Food as a Reward to Food as a BlessingIn this episode, I open up about my own journey of moving away from using food as a reward and learning to see it as the blessing God always intended it to be. I share how diet culture shaped my thinking for years, leading me into patterns of deprivation, nighttime overeating, guilt, and “starting again on Monday.” I talk honestly about the exhausting season of motherhood when I had four boys under seven, how giving so much of myself - physically and emotionally - left me searching for comfort and escape, and how food often became the quickest relief.
2025-11-2418 minWellbeing for Christian Women | Body Image, Disordered Eating, Weight Loss Obsession, Bible StudyEp 28. Is Overeating a Sin? | A Compassionate, Biblical Look at Food, Fullness & the HeartHave you ever finished a meal - or a weekend full of food and wine — and found yourself wondering, “Did I just overeat? Was that a sin?” I know I have, and it’s a question that came up for me after a recent weekend away in the Barossa Valley. In this episode, I’m sharing a compassionate, biblical perspective on a topic many of us quietly wrestle with overeating. We’ll explore six key truths that help us understand what overeating really is - and what it isn’t. From the Bible’s portrayal of food as a gift, to the hea...
2025-11-1719 minWellbeing for Christian Women | Body Image, Disordered Eating, Weight Loss Obsession, Bible StudyEp 27. Virtues | What they are & How they’re Connected to our Vocation & CallingWhat does it really mean to live a good and flourishing life – and how do virtues fit into that picture? This week, I’m diving into a topic I didn’t expect to love quite so much: virtue. When I first studied it earlier this year, I had no idea how deeply it was tied to human flourishing, calling, and spiritual growth. But what I discovered changed the way I think about faith, purpose, and the way we live out our vocation every day. In this episode, I’ll unpack what virtues are, why they matter s...
2025-11-1023 minWellbeing for Christian Women | Body Image, Disordered Eating, Weight Loss Obsession, Bible StudyEp 26. Dust on the Scales | Finding Strength & Beauty that won’t FadeThis week has stretched me thin - renovations, solo parenting, and a whole lot of chaos! In the middle of the noise and the mess, I’ve been reminded how easy it is to chase what’s temporary and forget where true strength and beauty come from. In this episode, I share honestly about feeling weary and how God has been meeting me through Isaiah 40 - a passage that reminds us that while everything else fades, His Word stands forever. If you’ve been feeling tired, distracted, or longing for something steady to hold onto, join me as we redisc...
2025-11-0319 minWellbeing for Christian Women | Body Image, Disordered Eating, Weight Loss Obsession, Bible StudyEp 25. Sustainability | The Secret to Long-Term SuccessIn this episode, I’m diving into a word that might not sound glamorous — but it’s truly the secret to lasting transformation in every area of life: sustainability. If you’ve ever started a new diet, workout plan, or routine with all the best intentions, only to burn out or give up a few weeks later, this one’s for you. I share honestly about my own years of stop–start habits and what finally helped me build healthy rhythms that actually last — including how lowering the bar with movement turned me from a “wannabe runner” into a true walker (and e...
2025-10-2717 minWellbeing for Christian Women | Body Image, Disordered Eating, Weight Loss Obsession, Bible StudyEp 24. Flourishing | Thrive in Life; The 5 Pillars of WellbeingIn this episode, I share what I believe are the five essential pillars of wellbeing: Nutrition, Movement, Sleep, Mindset, and Relationships. I talk about how each area affects our physical, emotional, and spiritual health and offer practical, faith-cantered ways to nurture them in everyday life. I encourage you to reflect on which pillars you feel strong in and which areas could use a little more attention so you can grow, feel more balanced, and experience greater wellbeing. Whether you’re feeling a little “off” lately or just want to strengthen your daily habits, this episode is full of encouragement, practi...
2025-10-2120 minWellbeing for Christian Women | Body Image, Disordered Eating, Weight Loss Obsession, Bible StudyEp 23. How I’m Overcoming my Resistance to Resistance Training with Atomic HabitsIn this week’s episode, I share my journey of finally embracing resistance training and how I’m using James Clear’s Atomic Habits to make it stick. I talk honestly about the resistance I’ve had to lifting weights, the stories I’ve told myself, and how I’m learning to trust both God and myself to take consistent, faithful action. I break down the four laws of behaviour change and show how I’ve applied them to create a simple, sustainable habit - complete with cues, rewards, and strategies that make it obvious, attractive, easy, and satisfying. Whether you’re...
2025-10-1420 minWellbeing for Christian Women | Body Image, Disordered Eating, Weight Loss Obsession, Bible StudyEp 22. Body Image | From Shame to Seeing Rightly & the Foundation for HealingIn this episode, I get personal and dive into a topic that touches so many of us - body image. I share my own journey, from loving my body as a dancer in childhood to experiencing shame, criticism, and the long-lasting impact of negative body image after pregnancy and childbirth. We explore where these struggles come from - cultural pressures, family influences, personal experiences - and how they take root early in life. Then, we look at the Bible, from Genesis 3 to the New Testament, to see how sin distorts our perception and how Jesus offers true restoration. I...
2025-10-0723 minWellbeing for Christian Women | Body Image, Disordered Eating, Weight Loss Obsession, Bible StudyEp 21. 4 Ways to Handle a Bad Body Image Day | How to Reclaim your Confidence & WorthIn this episode, I’m opening up about those tough “bad body image” days we all have - when our reflection, our clothes, or even our stomach feels off, and it’s tempting to spiral into self-criticism, restrictive habits, or emotional eating. I share four practical ways I’ve learned to navigate these moments with grace, perspective, and faith. From avoiding body checking and negative self-talk, to choosing comfortable clothing and nourishing your body with balance, I want to remind you that your worth isn’t defined by a number on the scale or what the mirror shows. It’s rooted in Go...
2025-09-2921 minWellbeing for Christian Women | Body Image, Disordered Eating, Weight Loss Obsession, Bible StudyEp 20. From Restriction to Redemption | The Sour Wine, the Sponge, & the Weight of His GloryIn this episode, I continue the conversation from last week by sharing why being at my heaviest weight has also meant being at my healthiest-spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically. I unpack how restrictive dieting and disordered eating once kept me trapped, and how Jesus called me out of diet culture and into freedom. Then, we turn to the powerful image of the sponge at the crucifixion, exploring its historical context, prophetic links to Passover, and how even the sour wine points us to the finished work of Christ. Together we’ll see how the enemy wants to keep us fo...
2025-09-2221 minWellbeing for Christian Women | Body Image, Disordered Eating, Weight Loss Obsession, Bible StudyEp 19. Overflowing not Overweight | Taking Weight Loss Thoughts Captive & Submitting them to ChristIn this episode, I share a personal word the Lord gave me about reframing the thoughts we have about our bodies-specifically the nagging, familiar thought, “I’m so heavy, I need to lose weight.” I talk about how we can take these thoughts captive, submit them to Christ, and replace them with His truth! I also share a beautiful prophetic picture Holy Spirit gave me of a sponge-how being filled with His Spirit makes us grounded, useful, and overflowing to impact others. I also dive into 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 and Psalm 23, showing how scripture equips us to meditate on God’s provis...
2025-09-1518 minWellbeing for Christian Women | Body Image, Disordered Eating, Weight Loss Obsession, Bible StudyEp 18. Feasting on God, not Self-Improvement | Choosing His Presence over Social Media and Self-HelpIn this episode, I share how my personal experiment of deleting social media from my phone is going and how I’ve noticed how it affected my mind, my mood, and my spiritual life. I explore why chasing self-improvement, quick fixes, or even “good” content like podcasts can leave us hungry, and why God’s presence offers the only true, lasting satisfaction. Together, we unpack Isaiah 55 and Philippians 1:6, discovering how to step off the self-improvement treadmill and delight in the transforming, sanctifying power of God in our lives.I would love to connect with you!...
2025-09-0815 minWellbeing for Christian Women | Body Image, Disordered Eating, Weight Loss Obsession, Bible StudyEp 17. I’ve Quit Dieting, Now What? 4 Steps to Find FreedomHave you reached the end of your dieting rope and wondered, now what? In this episode, I share four practical and faith-filled steps you can take when you’re ready to quit dieting and step into the freedom God offers. Together, we’ll talk about rejecting the lies of diet culture, receiving God’s grace, renewing our minds with truth, and letting go of the tools that keep us stuck. These aren’t quick fixes but ongoing practices that you’ll revisit again and again as you walk with Jesus. I would love to connect with you!
2025-09-0121 minWellbeing for Christian Women | Body Image, Disordered Eating, Weight Loss Obsession, Bible StudyEp 16. Food for the Soul | From Appetite to Abundance & Finding Satisfaction in GodIn this episode, we dig into Proverbs to uncover practical ways to nourish our souls and live fruitful lives. We start by exploring the appetites of the soul and how to feed them in ways that truly satisfy. Then, we turn to the ant as a surprising teacher of diligence, preparation, and foresight. We also unpack the potential and fruitfulness God has planted in each of us, showing how our everyday choices cultivate lasting impact. Finally, we uncover what true satisfaction in God looks like, learning how to partner with Him to experience His fullness every day.
2025-08-2515 minWellbeing for Christian Women | Body Image, Disordered Eating, Weight Loss Obsession, Bible StudyEp 15. From Inner Critic to Self-Compassion | A Godly Guide to Grace when You’re Hard on YourselfThis week we’re diving into self-compassion - what it really means to treat yourself with kindness when life gets messy. I share a personal story of persistent pain, how it challenged my usual discipline, and what I learned about giving myself grace. We’ll explore practical tools from psychology alongside the powerful example of God’s compassion in Scripture, showing us how to mirror His kindness toward ourselves. By the end, you’ll have encouragement and simple steps to bring more peace, rest, and mercy into your everyday life.I would love to connect...
2025-08-1813 minWellbeing for Christian Women | Body Image, Disordered Eating, Weight Loss Obsession, Bible StudyEp 14. Break Free from the Diet Cycle & Body Shame | Find True Freedom in ChristAre you stuck in the exhausting cycle of starting a diet, losing some weight, slipping back into old habits, regaining the weight - and then starting all over again? This episode dives deep into the diet cycle - what it is, why it happens, and how it keeps so many women trapped in frustration and self-blame.I’ll walk you through each stage of the cycle so you can picture it clearly, recognise where you might be in it right now, and understand why breaking free isn’t just about “more willpower.” You’ll discover t...
2025-08-1215 minWellbeing for Christian Women | Body Image, Disordered Eating, Weight Loss Obsession, Bible StudyEp 13. The Struggle is Real | 5 Ways to Wrestle with God & Why it’s Worth it!This week, I’m diving into one of the most mysterious and powerful stories in the Old Testament - the night Jacob wrestled with God in Genesis 32. It’s raw, intense, and deeply symbolic, and I believe it speaks to something many of us feel but don’t often talk about: what does it really mean to wrestle with God?In this episode, I unpack the story, share what it reveals about identity, surrender, and blessing, and explore five different ways we can wrestle with God in our own lives - not in rebellion, but in honest, persis...
2025-08-0417 minWellbeing for Christian Women | Body Image, Disordered Eating, Weight Loss Obsession, Bible StudyEp 12. Body, Soul & Spirit | Why your Whole Self Matters to GodIn this episode, I’m laying the foundation for a conversation I’m really passionate about - holistic wellbeing from a biblical perspective. I explore what it means to be human - body, soul, and spirit - and why each part of us matters deeply to God. I also share some of my personal story around body image and disordered eating, and how God has brought healing and freedom over time. If you’ve ever struggled to care for your whole self, or wondered how your physical, emotional, and spiritual health fit together, I pray this episode encourages you to see...
2025-07-2814 minWellbeing for Christian Women | Body Image, Disordered Eating, Weight Loss Obsession, Bible StudyEp 11. A Sacred Meal | Communion with Christ & Fullness for the Soul as we Feast at His TableIn this episode, I’m sharing a short communion message that reminds us of the richness and meaning behind the Lord’s table. Communion isn’t just a symbolic act or a mouthful of bread and juice - it’s a sacred meal that points us to the fullness we have in Christ. From the wedding at Cana and the feeding of the five thousand, to the early church’s Love Feasts, we see a God who fills, satisfies, and invites us to receive abundantly. Whether you’re in a dry season or just need a quiet moment to refocus, may...
2025-07-2108 minWellbeing for Christian Women | Body Image, Disordered Eating, Weight Loss Obsession, Bible StudyEp 10. Striving | The Struggle to Strive Well (When it’s Holy & When it’s Not) + Fruitfulness in GodStriving often gets a bad rap – and for good reason. Many of us associate it with burnout, pressure, and performance. But what if not all striving is bad? In this episode, I explore the difference between striving in our own strength and striving with God. We look at Proverbs 14:4 – “Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean…” and how this earthy image invites us to embrace the mess that often comes with real fruitfulness. We also reflect on Elisha’s call in 1 Kings 19, where he leaves behind the oxen and the plough to follow a new path – one marked not by...
2025-07-1421 minWellbeing for Christian Women | Body Image, Disordered Eating, Weight Loss Obsession, Bible StudyEp 9. Bible Reading Roadblocks & How to Overcome Them | Practical Tips for a Consistent Quiet TimeIf you’ve ever set out to read your Bible each day but ended up procrastinating, resisting it, then feeling guilty about it, you’re definitely not alone! In this episode, I’m opening up about the real struggles I faced with Bible reading – things like perfectionism, obligation, and not having a plan were some of the main culprits. I share practical strategies that helped me build a joyful, sustainable rhythm in God’s Word and actually get through the Bible in a year instead of starting and stopping all the time. Ready to move from striving to abiding? If so, this o...
2025-07-0718 minWellbeing for Christian Women | Body Image, Disordered Eating, Weight Loss Obsession, Bible StudyEp 8. Dreams, Wellbeing & Wellness Culture | Awakening God’s Vision for Your LifeIn this episode, we’re diving deep into the topic of dreams – not the ones you have while sleeping, but the God-given dreams planted deep within your heart. Have you been dreaming with God lately? Or has life left you feeling stuck, dry, or disconnected from the desires He’s placed inside you? I’ll share some personal stories about the fresh dreams God’s been stirring in me (including one about starting a coaching business for Christian women – something I never expected!). We’ll also unpack the difference between wellbeing and wellness, and...
2025-06-3017 minWellbeing for Christian Women | Body Image, Disordered Eating, Weight Loss Obsession, Bible StudyEp 7. Vulnerability | Why Choosing to be Vulnerable isn’t Weakness + 3 Things it Unlocks for Us!Vulnerability. It’s not something most of us find easy – but it’s essential to intimacy with God. In this episode, I share a personal story about a word I sensed from the Holy Spirit, reflect on the stories of Vashti and Esther, and explore the kind of strength that comes from choosing vulnerability – not just with people, but with God. I’ll talk about why being open with Him is not only safe but powerful, and how it can lead to deeper connection, healing, and transformation in your life. Whether you’re feeling guarded or sensing a nudge to step out...
2025-06-2317 minWellbeing for Christian Women | Body Image, Disordered Eating, Weight Loss Obsession, Bible StudyEp 6. God’s Rhythm of Rest | Is it a Sin Not to Sabbath?In this final episode of our series on rest, we’re diving into God’s original rhythm of Sabbath and asking a big question: Is it a sin not to Sabbath? We’ll trace Sabbath rest from Genesis to Hebrews and explore how it’s not just a day off, but a sacred invitation to trust God, reorder our hearts, and walk in step with Him. We’ll talk about why we resist rest, what faith has to do with Sabbath, and how we can practically embrace this rhythm even in busy seasons. I’ll also share some honest reflections...
2025-06-1618 minWellbeing for Christian Women | Body Image, Disordered Eating, Weight Loss Obsession, Bible StudyEp 5. Unrest | The Fear of Man; an Indication of a Lack of Trust in GodEver found yourself lying awake, mind racing with what-ifs and replays of conversations? In this episode, I share a recent morning where unrest stirred my heart, and how the Lord gently revealed that beneath it all was the fear of man. We explore what Scripture says about this deeply human struggle and how misplaced fear can be a sign that our trust is misaligned. I open my journal and take you into the secret place, where God met me in honesty and began to realign my confidence with His truth. We’ll look at what it means to truly fe...
2025-06-0917 minWellbeing for Christian Women | Body Image, Disordered Eating, Weight Loss Obsession, Bible StudyTrailer Ep. This Podcast is for You, Busy Woman Of God | The Voice God Called Me to BeWelcome to the very first episode of The Lauren Perry Podcast! In this heartfelt introduction, I’m sharing the “why” behind the podcast - a step of obedience, creativity, and encouragement for Christian women who feel stretched thin but long for more of God. You’ll hear the story behind the mic, who this show is for, and what to expect in future episodes. If you’re a woman of faith looking to grow spiritually while nurturing your whole self - spirit, soul, and body - this podcast is for you.
2025-05-1303 min
Aren't You Worried?118. Lorena (Bobbitt) GalloThis week, Amanda and Lauren take you on the wild ride of the infamous incident between Lorena Gallo (formerly Bobbitt) and John Wayne Bobbitt. Sources:Refinery 29: “This Timeline Shows How Lorena Bobbitt Became a National Obsession” by Rachel PaigeThe Independent: “Lorena Bobbitt, who cut off her husband’s penis, shares new revelations in documentary” by Meredith ClarkThe Guardian: “‘I call us the Sisterhood of Ill Repute’: Amanda Knox on bonding with Monica Lewinsky and Lorena Bobbitt” by Amanda Knox (excerpt from her memoir)ABC News: “John Bobbitt speaks out 25 years after wife infamously cut off his penis: ‘I want people...
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Aren't You Worried?113. The Murder of Amie HarwickThis week, Amanda and Lauren continue through Women's History Month by discussing the awful murder of celebrity couples and sex therapist Amie Harwick.Sources:CBS News: “Amie Harwick’s killer ‘wanted to make a statement by killing her on Valentine’s Day,’ says prosecutor” by Erin Moriarty, Richard Fetzer, and Lauren A. WhiteCBS News: “How murdered Hollywood therapist Amie Harwick ‘testified’ at her alleged killer’s trial” by Lauren A. WhiteCBS News: “The evidence that helped convict Amie Harwick’s killer” by Cameron RubnerNBC News: “Ex-boyfriend of celebrity therapist Amie Harwick sentenced to life in prison in her 2020 slaying” by Antoni...
2025-03-2050 min
Aren't You Worried?106. Sam SheppardThis week, Lauren and Amanda dive into one of the most infamous cases in US history, which was the (alleged) inspiration for a popular Oscar-winning movie. This roller coaster story catches Lauren completely by surprise!Sources: Famous Trials: “Dr. Sam Sheppard Trials: An Account”Case Western Reserve University, Encyclopedia of Cleveland History: “Sheppard Murder Case”The National Registry of Exonerations pre-1989 at the University of Michigan Law School: “Samuel Sheppard”Engaged Scholarship at Cleveland State University: “The Sam Sheppard Case Timeline: 1954-2002”University of Missouri Kansas City Law School: “Did Sam Do It? The Marilyn Sheppard Mu...
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Aren't You Worried?101. Simon LevievThis week Amanda tells Lauren and Sandy about the Tinder Swindler! Sources:Esquire: "The Tinder Swindler Simon Leviev Pretended to Be the King of Diamonds" by Lauren KrancVanity Fair: "Beware the Tinder Swindler, a Real-Life Dating-App Villain" by Julie MillerNewsweek: "LLD Diamonds Responds to 'Tinder Swindler' Simon Leviev's Lies" by Molli MitchellTudum by Netflix: "Who Is the Tinder Swindler" by John DelilloThe Jerusalem Post: "'He impersonated our brother': Tinder Swindler faces Leviev family in court" by Erez HarelYNetNews.com: "'I'm like Trump - invincible': fresh testimonies emerge against Tinder Swindler" by Gilad MoragDeseret News: "...
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Aren't You Worried?83. Tom PettersSpecial Guest: Sandy This week Lauren tells Sandy about Tom Petters, a former American businessman and CEO of Petters Group Worldwide. Fun fact: he ends up in Lauren and Amanda's favorite penitentiary!Sources:Fraud Magazine: Ponzi Strikes Again: A 13-year, Multibillion-dollar Fraud Leaves Mouths Agape by Steven J. Carlson, PhD; Kenneth A. Hansen, LLM; and Robert J. Dosch, PhD.CNBC: American Greed: The Rise and Fall of a Multibillion-Dollar Ponzi Scheme by Drew SandholmUnited States Attorney’s Office: District of Minnesota Press Release: Victims Of Tom Petters Ponzi Scheme Receive Additional Distribution Of More Tha...
2024-08-2236 min
Aren't You Worried?76. Roman PolanskiOn this holiday week, Lauren and Amanda cover famed Hollywood director Roman Polanski, who has been a fugitive from American justice for almost 50 years.Sources:The Los Angeles Times: “Roman Polanski and the woman he pleaded guilty to raping pose together 45 years later” by Nardine SaadAP News: “Director Roman Polanski is sued over more allegations of sexual assault of a minor” by Andrew DaltonAP News: “Timeline of Roman Polanski’s 45-year-old teen sex abuse case” by The Associated PressVariety: “Roman Polanski to Face LA Trial on Rape Lawsuit in 2025” by Gene MaddausThe New York Times: “Roman Polanski Did Not Def...
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Aren't You Worried?75. Jesse James HollywoodThis week, Amanda and Lauren cover the murder of Nicholas Markowitz at the hand of his half brother's ex-best friend, Jesse James Hollywood. Sources:All That’s Interesting: "The Disturbing Story Of Nicholas Markowitz, The Teenager Who Was Murdered Over His Brother’s Drug Debt" by Marco Margaritoff Santa Barbara Independent: "Prosecutor Okayed for Jesse James Hollywood Trial" by Chris MeagherSanta Barbara Independent: "Hollywood Jury Deliberating" by Chris MeagherSanta Barbara Independent: "Verdict In: Hollywood Guilty of Murder and Kidnapping" by Chris MeagherCrime Library: "Jesse James Hollywood" by Julia ScheeresLos Angeles Times: "Jesse James Hollywood found guilty of mur...
2024-06-271h 14
Aren't You Worried?Bonus Episode: Malka Leifer UpdateAmanda and Lauren discuss updates in the Malka Leifer case, which was covered in Episode 30.Sources:The Guardian: “Malka Leifer: former ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal sentenced to 15 years for child sex abuse” by the Australian Associated PressThe Conversation: “Dassi Erlich and her sisters were ‘easy pickings for predators.’ With their abuser Malka Leifer’s conviction - and a new book - they take control” by Joanna MendelssohnABC News (Australia): “Dassi Erlich on life since she and her sisters fought and won their case against abuser Malka Leifer” by Anna Kelsey-Sugg and Bec ZajacThe Australian Women’s Weekly: “The real story behind...
2024-06-2415 min
Aren't You Worried?74. Sara Jane OlsonThis week, Lauren and Amanda discuss Sara Jane Olson, formerly known as Kathleen Soliah, former counterculture leftist and current Midwest housewife.Sources:The Washington Examiner: “The Terrorist Next Door” by Elliot RothenbergHistory.com: “This Day in History: June 16, 1999 - SLA member captured after more than 20 years” by History.com EditorsThe Star Tribune (Minneapolis): “Convicted 1970s leftist militant Sara Jane Olson loses appeal for blocking I-94 in 2020 protest” by Kim HyattBring Me the News: “What ever happened to Sara Jane? Post-prison, Olson finds a cause in cocaine laws” by BMTN StaffCNN: “‘70s radical Sara Jane Olson released from prison” by Elio...
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Aren't You Worried?73. William Joseph GreerThis week, Amanda and Lauren cover a guy who was featured on both “The Hunt with John Walsh” and on the US Marshal’s 15 Most Wanted. Fun (?) Fact: He was identified by a missing toe!Sources:CNN: "Texas murder suspect featured on ‘The Hunt’ caught in Mexico" by Nicole ChavezCNN: "The Hunt with John Walsh: Alleged killer on the run after half-naked, drunken rant" by Thom PattersonCBS News: "Missing toe helps ID fugitive homicide suspect on the run for 11 years" by Crimesider StaffThe Charley Project: "Tammy Marie Esquivel"Beaumont Enterprise: "Fugitive known for naked arrest in South East...
2024-06-1332 min
Aren't You Worried?72. Sarah PanitzkeThis week, Amanda, Lauren, and their special guest (their mom!) discuss Sarah Panitzke, fraudster and one-time most wanted woman in the United Kingdom.Sources:The Independent: “One of UK’s most wanted tax fugitives has sentence doubled after failing to pay back stolen millions” by Jonathan KanengoniBBC: “Sarah Panitzke: UK’s most wanted woman jailed over fraud” by BBC StaffBBC: “UK’s most wanted woman Sarah Panitzke arrested in Spain” by BBC StaffAol: “UK’s ‘most wanted woman’ arrested in Spain after 9 years on the lam” by Joseph WilkinsonThe Guardian: “Sarah Panitzke: UK’s ‘most wanted woman’ jailed over VAT fraud” by H...
2024-06-0649 min
Aren't You Worried?71. Steven Brian PennellThis week, Amanda and Lauren head back to the Most Notorious list, this time to talk about Delaware's only serial killer, Steven Brian Pennell.Sources:All That’s Interesting: "The Disturbing Crimes Of Steven Brian Pennell, The Only Serial Killer In Delaware History" by Neil PatmoreDelaware Today: "Route 40 Serial Killer Remains an Enigma After Convicted 30 Years Ago" by Delaware Today EditorsWHYY NPR: "Steven Pennell: A mystery man 25 years later" by Nichelle PolstonThe True Crime Database: "#0092 Route 40 Killer: The Delaware Serial Murders" by NucleusMurderpedia: "Steven Brian Pennell"Wikipedia
2024-05-3057 min
Aren't You Worried?70. Semion MogilevichIn the final episode of their World's Most Wanted series, Amanda and Lauren discuss Russian mob boss and overall wanted guy, Semion Mogilevich.Sources:All That’s Interesting: “Why Russian Crime Lord Semion Mogilevich Lives Up to His Title as ‘the World’s Most Powerful Mobster’” by Marco MargaritoffFox 5 New York: “FBI: $5 million reward offered in case of fugitive businessman” by Fox 5 NY StaffFBI Most Wanted website: “494. Semion Mogilevich”US Department of State Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program: “Semion Mogilevich”Project Nemesis: “Semion Mogilevich”Indictment for US v. Semion Mogilevich et alWorld’s Most Wanted on Netflix: “Episode 4: Semion Mo...
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Aren't You Worried?69. Samantha LewthwaiteIn the third episode of their World's Most Wanted series, Lauren and Amanda discuss Samantha Lewthwaite, the white widow of the UK.Sources:The Guardian: “The radicalisation of Samantha Lewthwaite, the Aylesbury schoolgirl who became ‘the white widow’ by Zoe WilliamsBBC News: “Profile: Samantha Lewthwaite” by no bylineThe Week: “Is Samantha Lewthwaite really a terrorist mastermind?” by the Week staffRhodes University website: “Op-Ed: ‘Searching for Samantha’ and the bits terrorism narratives leave out” by Rebecca DavisLBC (out of the UK): “Brit terror suspect accused of plotting with ‘White Widow’ Samantha Lewthwaite could be deported to the UK this week” by Will Taylor...
2024-05-161h 16
Aren't You Worried?68. Félicien KabugaIn the second week of their World's Most Wanted series, Lauren and Amanda discuss Félicien Kabuga, the financier of the Rwandan genocide. Sources:AlJazeera: “Rwanda genocide suspect Kabuga should not face trial, UN judges say” by AlJazeera EditorsAlJazeera: “Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga declared ‘unfit’ to stand trial” by AlJazeera EditorsCNN: “UN court rules Rwandan genocide suspect mentally unfit to stand trial” by Zahid MahmoodAP News: “UN judges declare 88-year-old Rwandan genocide suspect unfit to stand trial because of dementia” by Mike CorderVoice of America: “Court Decision Likely Ends Rwandan Genocide Trial” by Associated PressVoice of America: “Rwanda Genocide...
2024-05-091h 03
Aren't You Worried?67. Ismael Zambada GarcíaThis week kicks off a new theme month, where Amanda and Lauren explore the World's Most Wanted criminals from the 2020 Netflix series. The ladies start the series with Ismael Zambada García, also known as El Mayo, the longtime leader of the Sinaloa cartel in Mexico.Sources:ABC7: “El Mayo and son: New indictment brings father and son narco tale back to the forefront” by Chuck GoudieAll That’s Interesting: “The Little-Known Story of Ismael Zambada García, the Shadowy Drug Lord Known as ‘El Mayo’” by Marco MargaritoffEl Paso Times: “Despite El Chapo trial conviction, Sinaloa cartel ret...
2024-05-021h 04
Aren't You Worried?66. Susan SmithThis week, Amanda and Lauren discuss the infamous Susan Smith. This case gained international attention when Susan falsely claimed that a black man had kidnapped her sons during a carjacking.Sources:Fox 29: "Susan Smith, nearing parole after murders of young sons, says she'd be 'good stepmom': report" by Christina Coulter GoUpstate: "Linda Russell, mother of Susan V. Smith, sits in the courtroom Friday prior to a competency hearing for her daughter. Her husband, Bev Russell, sits behind her. Smith trial date reset for July 10 Judge issues gag order in murder case" by Staff WriterInvestigation Discovery: "The T...
2024-04-251h 53
Aren't You Worried?65. José Rodolfo Villareal HernándezIt's Lauren's birthday week, so she made an episode request! Amanda and Lauren return to a wanted fugitive that was mentioned way back in Episode 10 to discuss the full story of El Gato.Sources:FBI Dallas: “FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Jose Rodolfo Villareal-Hernandez Captured in Mexico” by Public Affairs Officers Melinda Urbina and Katie ChaumontThe Dallas Morning News: “Here’s the possible fallout for capture of Mexican cartel boss wanted in Southlake slaying” by Kevin KrauseThe Dallas Morning News: “Alleged cartel figure to serve decade in prison for Southlake murder” by Kevin KrauseThe Dallas Morning News: “Brother...
2024-04-1845 min
Aren't You Worried?64. Jodi Arias Part 2This week, Amanda and Lauren head to trial with Jodi Arias where she spends 18 days on the witness stand for the murder of Travis Alexander. You won’t want to miss this dramatic conclusion!Sources:Snapped: Season 11, Episodes 9 & 10Dateline: Obsession: The Jodi Arias StoryABC News: "Friends say they warned Travis Alexander that Jodi Arias was dangerous for months before she killed him" by Gail Deutsch, Denise Martinez-Ramundo, Jonathan Balthaser, and Enjoli FrancisABC 20/20: "Investigator in Jodi Arias case recalls her bizarre behavior in interrogation room" by ABC NewsInside Edition: "What These Infamous Women Said During Prison In...
2024-04-111h 21
Aren't You Worried?63. Jodi Arias Part 1This week Amanda and Lauren head back to 2008 and discuss the murder of Travis Alexander at the hands of his ex-girlfriend - spoiler, it's Jodi Arias.Sources:Snapped: Season 11, Episodes 9 & 10Dateline: Obsession: The Jodi Arias StoryABC News: "Friends say they warned Travis Alexander that Jodi Arias was dangerous for months before she killed him" by Gail Deutsch, Denise Martinez-Ramundo, Jonathan Balthaser, and Enjoli FrancisABC 20/20: "Investigator in Jodi Arias case recalls her bizarre behavior in interrogation room" by ABC NewsInside Edition: "What These Infamous Women Said During Prison Interviews With Inside Edition"Inside Edition: "How an...
2024-04-041h 23
Aren't You Worried?Bonus Episode: Earl PasdarAs the ladies exit Women's History Month, Amanda surprises Lauren with a bonus episode!Support us!
2024-04-0137 min
Aren't You Worried?62. The Murder of Lauren McCluskeyThis year for Women's History Month, Amanda and Lauren are going to go on a journey through some tragic deaths of young women, and their lives that were cut too short. Because they were wanted too.In their final week of Women's History Month, Lauren and Amanda discuss the stalking and murder of Lauren McCluskey, the failures of the University of Utah, and the legacy of Lauren's Promise.Resources:RAINN (anti-sexual violence organization): you can call at 1-800-656-4673, available 24 hours a day; you can also visit online at rainn.org.The Stalking...
2024-03-281h 32
Aren't You Worried?61. The Disappearance of Natalee HollowayThis year for Women's History Month, Amanda and Lauren are going to go on a journey through some tragic deaths of young women, and their lives that were cut too short. Because they were wanted too.It's a long one, folks! For the third week of Women's History Month, Amanda and Lauren head to Aruba to discuss the disappearance of brand new high school graduate Natalee Holloway, the winding road to a Dutch national taking responsibility for her disappearance and murder, and missing white woman syndrome. Sources:CNN: “Joran van der Sloot says he kil...
2024-03-211h 56
Aren't You Worried?60. The Murder of Dru SjodinThis year for Women's History Month, Amanda and Lauren are going to go on a journey through some tragic deaths of young women, and their lives that were cut too short. Because they were wanted too.In the second episode of their Women's History Month series, Amanda and Lauren discuss the murder of Dru Sjodin, a case that was local to them when they were young, and the effect the outcome of the case had on the nation.Sources:Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public WebsiteABC News: “Missing from the mall: How investigators nabbed a...
2024-03-141h 07
Aren't You Worried?59. The Murder of Savanna LaFontaine-GreywindThis year for Women's History Month, Amanda and Lauren are going to go on a journey through some tragic deaths of young women, and their lives that were cut too short. Because they were wanted too.In their first Women's History Month episode, Amanda and Lauren discuss the senseless murder of Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind, and the light her tragic death shined on the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.Sources:Talk Murder with Me blog: “The Murder of Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind”The Guardian: “Women are disappearing and dying in Indian Country. We must act.” by Debra An...
2024-03-071h 09
Aren't You Worried?58. The Murder of Trayvon MartinFor the fifth and final week of Black History Month, Lauren and Amanda discuss the murder of seventeen-year-old Trayvon Martin. Sources:CBS News: "Trayvon Martin: 10 Years Later" by CBS NewsHistory.com: "This Day in History: February 26, 2012: Florida Teen Trayvon Martin is Shot and Killed" by History.com EditorsNPR News: "A Look Back At Trayvon Martin's Death, And The Movement It Inspired" by Karen Grigsby BatesBiography: "Trayvon Martin" by Biography.com EditorsAP News: "Trayvon Martin, 10 years later: Teen’s death changes nation" by Deepti HajelaFamous Trials.com: "The George Zimmerman Trial: An Account" by Douglas O. Linder Free...
2024-02-291h 07
Aren't You Worried?57. Mississippi BurningFor the fourth week of Black History Month, Amanda and Lauren return to Mississippi in the Civil Rights Movement era to discuss the murders of three civil rights workers in June 1964 - Michael Schwerner, James Chaney, and Andrew Goodman. This case is most commonly known as the Mississippi Burning case, or MIBURN, and it's a real doozy, everyone.Sources:The US CodeFBI website: “Mississippi Burning”FBI website: “A Byte Out of History: 50 Years Since ‘Mississippi Burning’”University of Virginia Miller Center: “Mississippi Burning” by Kent Germany and David CarterPBS American Experience: “Murder in Mississippi”UMKC School of Law Famous Trials...
2024-02-221h 22
Aren't You Worried?56. The Murder of Medgar EversAs they reach the halfway point of Black History Month, Lauren and Amanda are changing up their format a little bit to spend two weeks in Mississippi during the Civil Rights Movement. This week, they're covering the murder of activist and NAACP Mississippi Field Secretary Medgar Evers.Sources:Medgar Evers College: “History: The Murder of Medgar Evers”FBI History: “Medgar Evers”Zinn Education Project: “This Day in History: June 12, 1963: Medgar Evers Murdered in Mississippi”Mississippi History Now: “Medgar Evers and the Origin of the Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi” by Dernoral DavisStudent Nonviolent Coordinating Committee: “June 12, 1963: Medgar Evers Murde...
2024-02-151h 12
Aren't You Worried?55. Assata ShakurThis week, Amanda and Lauren continue their Black History Month series and discuss Black Liberation Army member and current Most Wanted "terrorist" Assata Shakur. Those quotes are sarcastic... obviously. Sources:Assata Shakur’s website: “About Assata Shakur”Democracy Now!: “Sekou Odinaga, Black Liberation Activist who Helped Free Assata Shakur, Dies at 79” by No BylineThe Guardian: “Assata Shakur: from civil rights activist to FBI’s most wanted” by Bim AdewunmiFBI website: “JoAnne Deborah Chesimard” posterUniversity of Virginia Law Special Collections: “Black Liberation Army Member, Assata Shakur, Tried on Murder and Assault Charges” based on New Jersey v. ChesimardBlack Past: “Ass...
2024-02-081h 23
Aren't You Worried?54. Angela DavisIt's Black History Month! This week, Lauren and Amanda cover the inspiring academic and activist Angela Davis, who was on the FBI's Most Wanted list for a crime she didn't commit, and who has made it part of her life's work to fight back against the systems of oppression that put her there.Sources:Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture: “Angela Davis”New York History: “Women and the American Story: Life Story: Angela Davis (1944- )”New York Times Magazine: “Angela Davis Still Believes America Can Change” by Nelson GeorgeThought Co.: “Biography of Angela Davis, Politic...
2024-02-011h 04
Aren't You Worried?53. Shanika MinorThis week, Amanda and Lauren celebrate their one-year podcast anniversary by discussing a deeply unsettling argument over music. Sources:The San Diego Union Tribune: "Woman wanted in murder of pregnant mom added to FBI's '10 Most Wanted' list: A confrontation over loud music preceded the shooting" by Sandy CoronillaMilwaukee Journal Sentinel: "Milwaukee woman gets 30 years for slaying over loud music as judge questions concealed carry" by Bruce VielmettiNBC News: "Shanika Minor Captured After Killing of Woman, Unborn Child" by Erik OrtizFox 6 Milwaukee: "Shanika Minor sentenced to 30 years in prison in deaths of Tamecca Perry, her unborn c...
2024-01-2533 min
Aren't You Worried?52. Butch Cassidy, The Sundance Kid, & The Wild BunchThis week, Amanda and Lauren go back to the Old West to talk about some infamous outlaws - Butch Cassidy, the Sundance Kid, and the Wild Bunch. And what a wild bunch they were!Sources:Westgate Resorts website: “20 Things You Didn’t Know about the Sundance Film Festival” by Westgate Resorts (blog)Biography: “Butch Cassidy”Biography: “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid: The True Story of the Famous Outlaws” by Hadley MearesLegends of America: “Butch Cassidy & the Wild Bunch” by Kathy AlexanderHistory.com: “6 Things You May Not Know about Butch Cassidy” by Elizabeth NixHistory.com: “The Mysterious Deaths of But...
2024-01-1855 min
Aren't You Worried?51. Gerald CottenIn this week's more lighthearted episode, Amanda and Lauren cover the rise and fall of the crypto king, Gerald Cotten.Sources:CBC: “Quadriga CEO’s widow speaks out over his death and the missing crypto millions” by Cassie Williams with additional reporting by Andrew ChangCBC: “Crypto exchange Quadriga was a fraud and founder was running a Ponzi scheme, OSC report finds” by Tara DeschampsCoindesk: “Gerald Cotten” by Nikhilesh DeVanity Fair: “Ponzi Schemes, Private Yachts, and a Missing $250 Million in Crypto: The Strange Tale of Quadriga” by Nathaniel RichThe Independent: “‘Bitcoin widow’ reveals how she fell victim to her own husband’s $21...
2024-01-111h 21
Aren't You Worried?50. John ListIt's a new year, and Amanda and Lauren are starting strong! In their most requested episode to date, the ladies discuss the supposed original family annihilator, John List. Spoiler alert - he sucks.Sources:New York Times: “John E. List, 82, Killer of 5 Family Members, Dies” by David StoutAll That’s Interesting: “John List, the Mass Murderer, Who Killed His Family So He’d See Them in Heaven” by Katie SerenaABC News: “1971 Family Killer Breaks Silence” by ABC NewsMLive: “‘America’s Most Wanted’ killer John List remains infamous bogeyman in his Michigan hometown” by Cole WatermanStylecaster: “Where is John List Now? ‘The Watch...
2024-01-0457 min
Aren't You Worried?49. Grant Benjamin EversonAs a holiday surprise, Amanda and Lauren cover a local case! It may not be on a wanted list, but it's still a wild ride. Sources:State of Minnesota v. EversonSt. Paul Pioneer Press: "No forgiveness, only pain as dad confronts son in Chaska murder" by Emily GurnonSt. Paul Pioneer Press: "Minnesota Supreme Court Rules No New Trial for Chaska Man, 23, Convicted in his Mothers Death" by Emily GurnonMPR News: "Chaska man guilty of mother's murder" by Patrick Condon
2023-12-2841 min
Aren't You Worried?48. Alimzhan TokhtakhounovIn the final episode of their three-part series on foreign mob bosses, Lauren and Amanda cover sports enthusiast Alimzhan Tokhtakhounov, who says that he's not a bad guy, don't worry.Sources:ABC News: “Russian mafia boss still at large after FBI wiretap at Trump Tower” by ABC NewsMother Jones: “How Did an Alleged Russian Mobster End Up on Trump’s Red Carpet?” by David Corn and Hannah LevintovaThe Daily Beast: “Russian Who Fixed the Winter Olympics Had a Link to Trump” by Michael DalyNBC Sports: “Man indicted for fixing 2002 Olympic figure skating has ‘life of luxury’” by Nick ZaccardiNew Yo...
2023-12-2148 min
Aren't You Worried?47. Matteo Messina DenaroAmanda and Lauren have a special guest on the podcast this week to discuss the Matteo Messina Denaro in the second installment of their foreign mob boss series. Turns out this leader in the Sicilian Costa Nostra is a terrorist too?? Is this kind of a terrorist series now? Perhaps!Sources:The Guardian: “Matteo Messina Denaro, ‘last godfather’ of Sicilian mafia, dies after long illness” by Lorenzo Tondo and Angela GiuffridaCNN: “Mafia boss ‘Diabolik’ dies in custody after nearly 30 years on the run, Italian reports says” by Alex StambaughAlJazeera: “Jailed Italian Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro is dead: Reports”...
2023-12-1457 min
Aren't You Worried?46. Dawood IbrahimIn this week's episode, Amanda and Lauren go international to discuss the first of three foreign mob bosses (and terrorists!), Dawood Ibrahim, who has been running his D-Company gang in Mumbai, India for decades.Additionally, at the end of this episode we have a fun promo to share with you all - our friends Jen and Cam at Our True Crime Podcast are doing a holiday series! Go listen to the Twelve Nightmares Before Christmas over on Our True Crime Podcast, starting December 13, 2023!Sources:United States Department of the Treasury Press Release: “U.S. De...
2023-12-0752 min
Aren't You Worried?45. Derrell Demon BrownOn this week's episode, Amanda and Lauren discuss a woman who called 911 needing help and the terrible aftermath that followed.If you have any information that could help investigators, contact the nearest U.S. Marshals office, the U.S. Marshals Service Communications Center at 1-877-WANTED-2, or online at www.usmarshals.gov/tips.Sources:Fox 17: "US Marshals: Kent Co. double murder suspect added to Top 15 Most Wanted list" by Karie HerringaWoodTV.com: "'Please hurry': Victim's haunting 911 call released as feds hunt suspected killer" by Susan SamplesMLive.com: "Police ID woman, boy who died in...
2023-11-3038 min
Aren't You Worried?44. Ira EinhornWe've got a listener request this week!Amanda and Lauren discuss Ira Einhorn, a murderer and former fugitive who did NOT create any major beloved holidays. He also gave himself the nickname the Unicorn, which eventually morphed into the Unicorn Killer, because of course it did.Please know that this episode discusses domestic abuse. For resources, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). Resources can also be found on their website, www.thehotline.org. Additionally, if you need any assistance in figuring out if there is abuse in your h...
2023-11-221h 07
Aren't You Worried?43. Robert William FisherThis week on the podcast, Amanda and Lauren discuss Robert William Fisher, the supposed family man who murdered his entire family, then disappeared without a trace.If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Robert William Fisher, please contact your local FBI field office, tips.fbi.gov, or call the Scottsdale Police Department at 1-480-312-5000.Sources:Arizona Republic: “Still missing: Inside the Robert Fisher fugitive case 20 years later” by Anne RymanArizona Republic: “What happened to Blue, Robert Fisher’s dog?” by Anne RymanArizona Republic: “Why Arizona fugitive Robert Fisher was removed from FBI Ten...
2023-11-1658 min
Aren't You Worried?42. Anissa Weier & Morgan GeyserIn this episode, Lauren and Amanda head back to the Most Notorious list where they cover the Slenderman attack. Payton Leutner thought she was having a sleepover with her two best friends, Anissa Weier and Morgan Geyser. However, they turned out to be another group of notorious friends who were influenced to commit an act of violence by a creepy fictional character.Sources:ABCNews: "'Slender Man' teen to be released, survivor's family wishes she served longer sentence" by Emily Shapiro and Kelley RobinsonABCNews: "'Slender Man' Stabbing Trial Delayed for Court of Appeals Ruling" by ABCNews StaffWISN 12...
2023-11-091h 11
Aren't You Worried?41. Old West Part 3: Breach of Promise!Did you know that there's an old law in some states that allows women to sue their former fiancés if the man decides not to marry her after all? In their third installment of the Old West series, Amanda and Lauren discuss breach of promise lawsuits, including some interesting cases of the not-so-distant past.Sources:Smithsonian Magazine: “How the ‘Heart Balm Racket’ Convinced America that Women Were Up to No Good” by Tori TelferUniversity of Miami School of Law Institutional Repository (1989): “Agency and Partnership: A Study of Breach of Promise Plaintiff” by Mary I. CoombsUniversity of Pennsylvan...
2023-11-0247 min
Aren't You Worried?40. Adolf EichmannIn their final installment of international fugitives month, Amanda and Lauren discuss the famous Holocaust architect Adolf Eichmann. As a fitting end to the themed month, this case has an ending - unlike the last three weeks!Please know that this episode will discuss Nazis, the Holocaust, and genocide. Listener discretion advised.Sources:Timeline - World History Documentaries (video): “Adolf Eichmann: The Nazi Who Orchestrated Hitler’s Final Solution”The Atlantic (video): “The Nazi Hunter: Capturing the Architect of the Holocaust”Not Past It Podcast: “The Nazi Hunter 2: The Capture”History in a Hurry Podcast: “The...
2023-10-2659 min
Aren't You Worried?39. Heloíse GonçalvesIn their third installment of International Fugitives Month, Amanda and Lauren head to Brazil to discuss the la Viuva Negra, or the Black Widow, Heloíse Gonçalves.Sources:Portal Procurados (translated): “Heloíse Borba Gonçalves” by no bylineUOL (translated): “Deaths of exes and connection with the world: the Black Widow who is hunted by Interpol” by Collaboration for SplashBrazilian Times (translated): “Accused of four homicides, ‘Brazilian Black Widow’ may be hiding in California” by no bylineWikipediaSupport us!Kind Cotton: https://kindcotton.com/?ref=QnByw-DYpjqDiCDevon + Lang: https://devonandlang.com/?ref=u5i1gpbu, use code M...
2023-10-1947 min
Aren't You Worried?38. Elmer CrawfordIn this second installment of international fugitives month, Amanda and Lauren go down under to discuss the (maybe not so) strange case of the Crawford family murders.Sources:Murderpedia: Elmer Kyle CrawfordMedium: “Father Betrays Family; Bodies Found on the Ledge of a Cliff” by Rivy LyonWonders LIst: “Top 10 Tantalizing World Mysteries that Will Probably Never be Solved” by Adriana JohnThe Age: “Police still hope to close case on 1970 murder of mother and children” by Carolyn WebbFelons Podcast, Season 1, Episode 1: “The Crawford Family”True Crime All the Time Unsolved Podcast: “The Crawford Family Murders”Our True Crime Podcast, Episode 129...
2023-10-1247 min
Aren't You Worried?37. Lord LucanIn the first episode of international fugitives month, Amanda and Lauren discuss the murder of Sandra Rivett by Lord Lucan, and Lucan's mysterious disappearance following the murder. Sources:Sydney Morning Herald: “Runaway murderer Lord Lucan ‘alive’ and living in suburban Brisbane, expert claims” by Rob HarrisHarper’s Bazaar: “Has Lord Lucan been found?” by no bylineCrime + Investigation: “Lord Lucan: Crime Files”BBC: “Lord Lucan: The theories surrounding his disappearance” by no bylineThe New York Times: “Lady Lucan, Last Witness to a Murder Most Lurid, Dies at 80” by Sam RobertsThe Irish Times: “The mystery of Lord Lucan has fascinated people for mor...
2023-10-051h 09
Aren't You Worried?36. Bernardine Rae Dohrn Part 2 - UndergroundIn the second installment of the two-part series on Bernardine Dohrn, Amanda and Lauren follow the Weather Underground as they continue to fight against the government, and then follow them back aboveground into the present day.Sources:Days of Rage by Bryan BurroughMother Country Radicals podcast, written and hosted by Zayd Ayers DohrnTruthout: “New Podcast Spotlights Bernardine Dohrn, Bill Ayers, and Their Children’s Story” by Amy Goodman and Juan GonzalezBuzzfeed News (RIP): “Bernardine Dohrn was Called the Most Dangerous Woman in America. Now, Her Son Reconsiders Her Legacy” by Alessa DominguezThe Freedom Archives: “Audio Clip of Bernardin...
2023-09-281h 00
Aren't You Worried?35. Bernardine Rae Dohrn Part 1 - Days of RageIn part one of their two-part series on Bernardine Dohrn, Amanda and Lauren revisit the "radical" groups of the late 1960s, including the Students for a Democratic Society, the Black Panthers, and the Weathermen.Sources:Days of Rage by Bryan BurroughMother Country Radicals podcast, written and hosted by Zayd Ayers DohrnTruthout: “New Podcast Spotlights Bernardine Dohrn, Bill Ayers, and Their Children’s Story” by Amy Goodman and Juan GonzalezBuzzfeed News (RIP): “Bernardine Dohrn was Called the Most Dangerous Woman in America. Now, Her Son Reconsiders Her Legacy” by Alessa DominguezThe Freedom Archives: “Audio Clip of Bernardine Dohrn”New Le...
2023-09-211h 08
Aren't You Worried?34. Shelia Eddy & Rachel ShoafAmanda and Lauren discuss the disappearance of Skylar Neese and two notoriously terrible friends.Sources:Dateline Season 22 Episode 23: "Something Wicked"Snapped Season 18 Episode 1: "Shelia Eddy"ABCNews: "From Best Friends to Killers: Teens Murder Friend Because They 'Didn't Like Her'" by ABCNews StaffAll That's Interesting: "Inside Skylar Neese's Murder at the Hands of Her Best Friends" by William DeLongCNN: Transcripts from May 31, 201312WBOY: "One of Skylar Neese's Killers Denied Parole" by Alexandra Weaver and Riley HolsingerWikipediaSupport us!Kind Cotton: https://kindcotton.com/?ref=QnByw-DYpjqDiCMoment: drinkmoment.com, use code MOSTWANTEDAMANDA for 15% off!
2023-09-1457 min
Aren't You Worried?33. Steven Ray StoutOn this bite-sized episode, Amanda and Lauren discuss Steven Ray Stout, a man who did not remember the murders that he committed.Sources:FBI website: “422. Steven Ray Stout”Deseret News: “Can’t Recall Any Details of Killings, Stout Says” by Brent IsraelsenDeseret News: “Board of Pardons Urged to Never Parole Killer” by Steve FidelUnited Press International (UPI): “One of FBI’s ‘most wanted’ captured” by no bylineTop Tenz: “10 Crimes Solved by America’s Most Wanted” by Ian ForteySupport us!Kind Cotton: https://kindcotton.com/?ref=QnByw-DYpjqDiCMoment: drinkmoment.com, use code MOSTWANTEDAMANDA for 15% off!
2023-09-0727 min
Aren't You Worried?32. Paul Erven Jackson & Vance RobertsLauren and Amanda discuss the Hillsboro House of Horrors. Paul Erven Jackson, who was one of John Walsh's Dirty Dozen, and his half brother, Vance Roberts, perpetrated a series of horrifying sex crimes in the Portland, Oregon area in the late 1980s and early 1990s.Sources:KGW8: “18 years in prison for Hillsboro ‘House of Horrors’ fugitive” by KGW StaffABC News: “Fugitive in Oregon Kidnapping, Torture Case Arrested After Decades on the Run” by ABC News StaffCNN: “Survivors of kidnapping, rape and torture join ‘The Hunt’ for justice” by CNN StaffToronto Sun: “Crime Hunter: Clues slim in House of Horror case”...
2023-08-3147 min
Aren't You Worried?31. Eric BartoliThis week, Amanda and Lauren discuss Eric Bartoli, who opened up a mutual fund in the financial capital of the United States... Marshallville, Ohio. Obviously, this was a completely legitimate business. No white collar crimes happening here!Sources:The Daily Record: “Eric Bartoli A Man of Mystery, Money” by Staff WriterThe Daily Record: “Shisler charged with sale of unregistered securities” by Staff WriterThe Daily Record: “Wayne County securities broker Eric Bartoli to be resentenced” by Stephanie WarsmithThe Daily Record: “Bartoli real estate auction tops $5.1 million” by Staff WriterAkron Beacon Journal: “Wayne County securities broker to be resentenced for Po...
2023-08-2456 min
Aren't You Worried?30. Malka LeiferAmanda and Lauren are joined by a special guest for this episode that takes them Down Under, where they discuss a private religious school principal who was abusing students.Special content warning on this episode for sexual abuse, including some discussion of sexual abuse of minors.Sources:Sydney Morning Herald: “A haven for paedophiles: The ultra-Orthodox settlement where Malka Leifer hides” by Gabrielle WeinigerThe Daily Beast: Three Sisters Among Dozens Sexually Abused by Orthodox Headmistress” by Barbie Latza NadeauThe Times of Israel: “At sentencing hearing, sisters say Malka Leifer’s sex abuse scarred them ‘forever’” by...
2023-08-1750 min
Aren't You Worried?29. Old West Part 2: Mann Act!In the second installment of their Old West series, Amanda and Lauren explore the Mann Act, and Amanda tells Lauren about some famous people who were charged under the Mann Act, including some names you'll probably recognize!Sources:PBS: “The Mann Act” by Ken BurnsNPR: “The Long, Colorful History of the Mann Act” by Eric WeinerHistory Channel: “1910: Congress Passes the Mann Act, aimed at Curbing Sex Trafficking” by History.com EditorsThe New Yorker: “The Salacious Non-Mystery of ‘The Real Lolita’” by Katy WaldmanTrue Crime Diva: “The Tragic Short Life of Florence Sally Horner” by Debbie B.New Jersey Monthly: “The...
2023-08-1052 min
Aren't You Worried?28. Eric Robert Rudolph Part 2 - ExtremistIn part 2 of the story of Eric Robert Rudolph, Amanda and Lauren discuss the rest of the bombings perpetrated by Rudolph, along with his years on the run and his eventual capture.Sources:Southern Poverty Law Center: “Deborah Rudolph Speaks Out About Her Former Brother-in-Law, Olympic Park Bomber Eric Robert Rudolph” (no byline)Southern Poverty Law Center: “Eric Rudolph Charged in Bombings” (no byline)Southern Poverty Law Center: “Christian Identity” (no byline)Southern Poverty Law Center: “Army of God Website Adds Racist Materials” (no byline)ABC News: “Alabama Bomb Trial First for Eric Rudolph” by ABC News GMAAL.com: “Eri...
2023-08-031h 10
Aren't You Worried?27. Eric Robert Rudolph Part 1 - OlympicsIn the first part of a two part series on Eric Rudolph, Amanda and Lauren delve into Eric's childhood and early adulthood, including crucial life events that led him to Atlanta during the 1996 Summer Olympic Games.Sources:Southern Poverty Law Center: “Deborah Rudolph Speaks Out About Her Former Brother-in-Law, Olympic Park Bomber Eric Robert Rudolph” (no byline)Southern Poverty Law Center: “Eric Rudolph Charged in Bombings” (no byline)Southern Poverty Law Center: “Christian Identity” (no byline)Southern Poverty Law Center: “Army of God Website Adds Racist Materials” (no byline)ABC News: “Alabama Bomb Trial First for Eric Rudolph” by A...
2023-07-271h 15
Aren't You Worried?24. Andrew Cunanan Part 3 - The StrangersAndrew Cunanan's killing spree never really made sense to the investigators who were attempting to track him down, which is part of the reason the Cunanan manhunt turned into the "largest failed manhunt in US history." As Amanda and Lauren discuss, in their third and final episode in the series on Andrew Cunanan, investigators may not have been using all of their available resources to find Cunanan prior to his most famous murder - the assassination of Gianni Versace.Sources:Mirror: “What happened to Gianni Versace’s long-term boyfriend? Antonio D’Amico, their ‘open relationship,’ and what he lo...
2023-07-081h 07
Aren't You Worried?23. Andrew Cunanan Part 2 - The Lovers in the NighttimeThe big questions are... are Andrew Cunanan's victims connected? How did they know Cunanan and get involved in his life? In the second of the three-part series on Andrew Cunanan, Amanda and Lauren cover the story from the aftermath of Cunanan's first murder through his third murder, including some wild rumors, some cringeworthy policework, and a fair amount of speculation.Sources:Mirror: “What happened to Gianni Versace’s long-term boyfriend? Antonio D’Amico, their ‘open relationship,’ and what he looks like now” by Beth HardieThe Wrap: “‘American Crime Story’: Here’s Lizzie Cote’s Plea for Andrew Cunanan to Surr...
2023-07-061h 08
Aren't You Worried?22. Andrew Cunanan Part 1 - The FriendPrior to his infamy, Andrew Cunanan just wanted to spend money and not work. Was that too much to ask? Well... in short, yes, but there's a lot more to the story with this guy. In the first episode of a three-part series, Amanda and Lauren cover the Andrew Cunanan story from his beginnings through his first murder.Sources:Mirror: “What happened to Gianni Versace’s long-term boyfriend? Antonio D’Amico, their ‘open relationship,’ and what he looks like now” by Beth HardieThe Wrap: “‘American Crime Story’: Here’s Lizzie Cote’s Plea for Andrew Cunanan to Surrender” by Phil...
2023-06-291h 18
Aren't You Worried?17. Old West Part 1: Horse Theft!Amanda and Lauren travel back in time to the Old West to discuss some famous - or infamous - horse thieves. Old fashioned crime is afoot!Sources:Legends of America: “Dutch Henry Borne - Biggest Horse Thief in the American West” by Kathy WeiserTrue West: “The Notorious Dutch Henry” by Marshall TrimbleTrue West: “Flora Quick, aka Tom King” by Marshall TrimbleTexas State Historical Association: “Born, Henry (1849-1921)” by H. Allen AndersonCowgirl Magazine: “Wild Women of the West: Flora Mundis” by Chris EnssGreat Falls Tribune: “The Tragic end of Long George Francis” by Ellen BaumlerHavre Daily News: “Celebrating History: Long...
2023-05-251h 02
Aren't You Worried?16. Yaser Abdel SaidAmanda and Lauren are joined by a special guest this week - their dad, Keith! The three of them go through the story of Yaser Abdel Said, a real control freak who did so many gross things that the content warnings include basically... everything. He made the FBI's Most Wanted list, America's Most Wanted, the Interpol Most Wanted list, and was one of John Walsh's Dirty Dozen. This one is a doozy. Take care of yourselves, everyone.National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673RAINN: www.rainn.org
2023-05-181h 12
Aren't You Worried?12. Samuel Israel IIILauren wanted white collar crime, so we've got a white collar crime episode this week! Samuel Isreal III didn't want to rely on his family's wealth. No! He wanted to make it all on his own. So when it turned out he was really bad at hedge funding, he just pretended he was good at it.Sources:Business Insider: “The Crazy Story of Samuel Israel, the Ponzi Schemer who Faked His Own Suicide and Sparked an International Manhunt” by Myles MeserveReuters: “Bayou hedge fund’s Samuel Israel, who ran big Ponzi scheme, fails to win freedom” by Jonatha...
2023-04-201h 10
Aren't You Worried?10. FBI Ten Most Wanted FugitivesIn this special 10th episode, Amanda and Lauren talk about the ten fugitives currently on the FBI's Most Wanted list (only seven of which are still fugitives!), what their crimes were, and in some cases, where they might be found. What's this? A preview of some future episodes?! You betcha!Have you seen one of these fugitives? Do you have information to share? Please visit tips.fbi.gov, or call 1-800-CALL-FBI. Sources:FBI's Most Wanted website (https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/topten)WikipediaSupport us!Kind Cotton: https://kindcotton.com/?ref=Q...
2023-04-061h 03
Aren't You Worried?1. Thomas James HoldenThomas James Holden was right out of the golden age of gangsters, until a horrific crime committed in his later years got him the notoriety of the first person ever listed on the FBI's Most Wanted Fugitives list.Episode Sources: · Grunge: “The Truth about the First Person on the FBI’s Most Wanted List” by Luke Holden· History Daily: “The History of the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted List” by Grace Taylor· Mental Floss: “Thomas James Holden, the First Fugitive on the FBI’s Most Wanted List” by Beth Colman· Offbeat Oregon: “How FBI’s Most Wanted...
2023-01-3147 min
For a LivingEpisode 8: Christina KimEpisode Overview:Professional sugar baby, Christina Kim, drops out of college to pursue sugar dating and start Agency, her own sugar dating company.Highlights:-Avoiding college debt by becoming a sugar baby-What is sugar dating?-Is sugar dating sex work?-Lauren’s abysmal dating life-Sugar dating: the intersection of financial literacy, female empowerment and sexual empowerment-Sugar dating your way to becoming a CEO-The stigma around sugar dating-Safety in sugar dating...
2022-02-241h 03For a LivingEpisode 6: Rob KnottEpisode Overview:
Contiki Travel Trip Manager Rob Knott leaves behind the riveting world of geology to get paid to travel for a living.
Highlights:
-The boom and bust of working in minerals and mining
-Becoming a Contiki guide…the most intense job training I have maybe ever heard of
-Just because a country isn’t interesting for more than a day, doesn’t make it a bad country to visit (and other travel insights)
-Straddling the li...
2022-02-0345 minFor a LivingEpisode 3: Jillian PaigeEpisode Overview:
Performer and teacher, Jillian Paige, pursues her love of musical theater.
Highlights:
-How to become a personal trainer
-A critique of the fitness industry
-Loving your body through a pandemic
-Pursue your dream before financial stability, “fuck it”
-A Meisner-technique exercise in real-time / the power of discomfort
-Why Lauren will never be Hannah Montana
-Performing arts and feeling like a failure
-Starting a small business / the risks of not working a 9-5
2022-01-1146 minFor a LivingEpisode 1: Lauren Perry-CarreraEpisode Overview:
For a Living Host, Lauren Perry-Carrera, introduces the premise of the podcast through the story of her own personal journey with Corporate America.
Highlights:
-A cheeky visualization exercise
-Lauren’s entire life story, which no one asked for, or wanted
-The time Lauren lived in a van, which yes, makes her cooler than you
-***TW: mention of suicide (25:22)***
-The tea around being an Investment Banker. Spoiler alert, it sucks
-A brief historical analysis on the Prostetant work-ethic *ya...
2022-01-1143 min