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The Truth or Derek showS02E18 Mac's back and Swan's swimming with Josh n Franz/The book, Googling murder, Bad Art and Sprite ZeroOn Today's all new Truth or Derek #Podcast #Episode the great Sheryl "Mac" McCollum joins our gang of Franz Borghardt and Joshua Schiffer to tell us all about her new book "Swans don't swim in a sewer" as well as a look into #BrianWalshe and is googling how and why to kill someone the dumbest thing we have come across on this show? Stupid criminals to Government over reaching on freedom to Warhol art, is it good? we also give you an in depth look into a super cool trial run of a true crime road show called 10-8 with...
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The Truth or Derek showS02E17 JSM, The Schiff and a France Franz/Homicide or Not? Suicide or Not? anyone can be a Coroner!On an all new Truth or Derek #Podcast we are joined by the legendary Joseph Scott-Morgan, the amazing Joshua Schiffer and all the way from #France our guy Franz Borghardt. with what is the deepest dive into the impossible #EllenGreenberg case of yet. what would happen if this was switched to a #homicide ? How many self-inflicted wounds are actually possible? where did the investigation go wrong? can common sense prevail? and what happens in an undocumented lawyer meeting? we discuss why all deaths should be #homicides to avoid sloppy follow up work. especially in the #CharlieKirk case (#CandiceOwens), what h...
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The Truth or Derek showS02E16 Claudia and the kings of True Crime/Death Penalty, Alligators, Prisons and Freak Off'sOn today's #podcast #episode the incredible #truecrime gang of Kirk Nurmi, Joshua Schiffer and Franz Borghardt are joined by the #amazing Claudia King, and we're deep diving on what exactly is domestic violence? is it watered down now that stealing a phone is considered "violent" and did #PuffDaddy essentially walking send a bad message? a fascinating DV conversation on how it is different now opposed to 20 years ago and how gun rights cloudy that water. We also discuss what is the death penalty for if not for #BryanKohberger ? how DP cases work and what is in it for the f...
2025-09-021h 14The Truth or Derek showS02E15 The Michael Jordan's of Cheese and Lawyers, Afrim and Franz/Can't save the Whale's and Gold Plated steak is OverpricedOn todays all new #podcast #episode the worlds expert (some say the Michael Jordan of #cheese) , celebrity #chef and all around #amazing guy Afrim Pristine joins our favorite top of his game in #lawyering the #brilliant Franz Borghardt to talk a little food, especially the most important one,,,, CHEESE!!! we answer the most important question, what is the best mac n cheese? a little life in the hospitality industry, a trip to the #PGA #Masters to feed golfer #RoryMcIlroy and why food makes everyone happy. we talk a little self improvement, taste testing food when its not your favorite...
2025-07-071h 14The Truth or Derek showS02E14 Susan Hendricks is back with Josh n Franz/Fraternities, Respectfully F$#king Off, and these kids todayOn an all new Truth or Derek Show, the brilliant Franz Borghardt and the great Joshua Schiffer get to chat with what is in our opinion one of the best journalists ever to pick up a pen! The incredible Susan Hendricks joins us to discuss what is college life all about in the wake of an innocent hazing death in Louisiana, who is to blame and is the fraternity life as crazy as it is on tv and movies, with a loving spoonful of some of our personal stories. A little chat about hard work "these kids today" and h...
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The Truth or Derek showS02E13 Pretty Lies and Schiffers eyes w/Kirk n Franz/ Adelson, Read and Daybell oh myOn todays #podcast #episode we did something a little different, not only does the #Brilliant podcast host Jennifer McKelvey from Pretty lies and alibis help us with hosting, we went all out on #guests , for the first time, the #amazing Joshua Schiffer and #great Kirk Nurmi hang out for the first time, and it's not an episode with our #HOF resident attorney Franz Borghardt. With a little extra time we were able to take a #DeepDive on Doomsday killer #LoriDaybell a better understanding of what kind of #Cult they were involved in, unraveling a very tricky case and will she e...
2025-03-101h 42The Truth or Derek showS02E12 Fantastic Franz and the Great Corey Pegues/Housing developments are sexier than ProjectsOn todays #podcast #episode #fantastic Franz Borghardt is Joined by the #amazing Corey Pegues to talk a little #truecrime , a strange case regarding Louisiana abortion law and why its easy for a doctor to hide in #NewYork . talking about cheating with AI, the fact that there's too many people in NY and where are the good and bad neighborhoods? also discussed why crime in Baton Rouge is so bad, why crime in housing developments is so bad, why the 75th precinct is bad and how working in bad neighborhoods makes you a better cop. we also talked how an...
2025-02-071h 01The Truth or Derek showS02E11 Its always Sunny Slaughter in Franz Borghardt / Jay Zs 99 Problems, "Those People" and Bottom Bi$%hesOn todays #episode the Incredible Sunny Slaughter stops by with the Great Franz Borghardt to break down more of the craziness surrounding #PuffDaddy . what does it mean when an unknown accuser throws #JayZ under the bus, the burden of proof and although he might have the #financial bandwidth to defend himself, do any of the #BottomBitches ? How does it work with minors in court, guilty by being accused and what were Puffy's daytime and nighttime parties all about. We also Broke down the #DanielPenny case, was racism an issue? could it have been deescalated with his training and how 6...
2024-12-131h 24The Truth or Derek showS02E10 Susan Hendricks, Sheryl McCollum and Lauren Conlin/Case closed in Delphi!! Has anyone read the Crucible by Arthur Miller?On Todays episode, The Incredible Susan Hendricks joins us once again from a very chilly Delphi, Indiana, and she's not alone, the Great Lauren Conlin and the Fantastic Sheryl "MAC" McCollum round out arguably the greatest Law Enforcement/Journalism panel I've ever seen! Discussing the end of the Richard Allen case, how the general feeling is an overall fair trial, a little closure and a big sigh of relief. we talked back story/timelines/body language, never knowing exactly how a trial will go and can we please do some good old fashioned police work when there is no...
2024-11-151h 14The Truth or Derek showS02E09 The great Nikki Leigh w, Josh n Franz/5 Star ratings, not being an a**hole and easy money$$On todays episode, Actress/Model/Influencer and podcast host Nikki Leigh joins the great Joshua Schiffer and fantastic Franz Borghardt to talk a little everything under the sun. we touched on money, easy money, what your "price is" and how much do you need to retire. is life easier when you are good looking? does being good looking attract haters? and why are a lot of us looking down, when we should be looking up!! a few ideas on how to live a longer life, being a foody while still having self control and also are great meals great...
2024-11-071h 12The Truth or Derek showS02E08 Susan Hendricks and Kirk Nurmi/Delphi early mornings, Sleeping in vans and Bunny CostumesOn todays Truth or Derek Show, The Great Kirk Nurmi stops by with the Incredible Susan Hendricks (who is live in Delphi) To deep dive into what exactly happens in the courtroom (survivor meets lord of the flies) cameras or no cameras. Is getting up at 230am better than staying up all night, in the cold ordering hot blankets from amazon and sleeping in a van that might be on train tracks? we also talked "fans" showing up, the impact of social media and Netflix specials and should kirk get some $$$ as a result? locking eyes with a killer...
2024-10-291h 10The Truth or Derek showS02E07 Mo Lauren, Mo Josh, Mo Franz/Combing through Puffy's problems, plus Money, Guns n BucketsOn today's Episode, the Great Lauren Conlin Makes her triumphant return alongside Joshua Schiffer and Franz Borghardt to do a deep dive into the troubles surrounding Sean "Puff Daddy' Combs. we cover how long has this been going on, what exactly is a statute of limitations and aside from an awful video, how much actual evidence is there. We cover who exactly are some of Puffy's friends, how liable are they if they attended a party and who might fall when the tree gets shaken and things get real. also why feds don't give a f&*k, why you...
2024-10-111h 07The Truth or Derek showS02E06 Americas food judge Simon Majumdar w/Josh n Franz/Deep fried fish scales n bad soupOn todays episode, Legendary food network judge/personality Simon Majumdar joins Josh Schiffer and Franz Borghardt to take a deep dive into the world of food/television and how do we go from seminary school to author to celebrity chef. we discuss judging food competitions fairly, travelling the Stans and writing a book about visiting 30 countries in 12 months, also what other chefs we look up to, the science of tasting food and the worst soup ever. is an omelette the perfect 30 minute food?, is deep frying fish scales the worst idea in food competition history? and what was food...
2024-09-301h 27The Truth or Derek showS02E05 The Dr is in with Josh n Franz/Little Timmy, A 500$ steak with a 22 and a ShotgunOn todays episode, the incredible Sheriff Dr Currie Myers joins our Dynamic team of the great Joshua Schiffer and fantastic Franz Borghardt to chat everything in the world of policing and true crime. discussing the correlation of mental health/mass shootings and how jail doesn't seem to be helping, also how nobody in California is going to jail. How big it is in Kansas, crazy weather and why we love a responsible truck owner with a 22 and a shotgun in it. we also dive into the world of being an officer (and the importance of police training) with body c...
2024-09-181h 09The Truth or Derek showS02E04 MRS Lisa Ribacoff-Mooney n Joshing with Franz/Polygraphers, the Science of Lying and BlackoutsOn todays episode, Polygrapher or Polygraphist Lisa Ribacoff-Mooney joins Franz Borghardt and Joshua Schiffer to talk everything in the world of Lie Detection. Right as the Alec Baldwin news drops we hit record,,, managed to pull through and work in a little ethics, being out of words and how do we pronounce names and job titles. a deep dive on how lie detectors actually work, rolling through some past cases and what is it like to be married to an expert. a little history on the Nazis and lobotomies, what is "blackout drunk" and where are we in the...
2024-07-161h 06The Truth or Derek showS02E03 Showtime with Rich Schoenstein ,Franz Borghardt and Josh Schiffer/Hurt feelings, Read n Trump and PepperoniOn todays episode, the incredible Rich Schoenstein joins Josh Schiffer and Franz Borghardt to finally figure out what pizza is all about, life and the law in New York vs the south and how much are hurt feelings worth? we take a deep dive into the Donald Trump situation, the temperature on his case/Status and the lack of love in New York. We also cover the side show in the Karen Read case, dog bites or tail lights and is this the best use of the courts time? Surprise witnesses, civil suits, ugly buildings, bankruptcy and the best...
2024-07-011h 10The Truth or Derek showS02E02 OJ Girl Anne Bremner and Joshing with Franz/Amanda Knox, Sloppy DNA collecting and Italian Prison foodOn Todays Truth or Derek podcast, the Amazing Anne Bremner joins Franz Borghardt and eventually Joshua Schiffer to cover everything in her brilliant book "Justice in the age of judgement" as well as life in Seattle, writing books and trying to figure out if her building is on fire. We take a super deep dive into the Amanda Knox case, Sloppy Dna Collecting and the Italian prison system. we also talk the complexity of juries and picking them, the world of federal court, and how Anne was often referred to as the "OJ GIRL" Working High profile cases, Ted...
2024-06-241h 04The Truth or Derek showS02E01 Joshing with Franz n Lauren Conlin/Broken Taillights, Flushing Cocaine at work and 200MillOn Todays episode, Legendary Lauren Conlin joins the great Joshua Schiffer and Fantastic Franz Borghardt to take a deep dive into the Alec Baldwin situation, low budgets, talking when you shouldn't and how cocaine doesn't mix with work, We also cover how dating is different for men and women, what is legal in Colorado and can Trump buy an election with an extra 200mill. everyone's reaction to Puff Daddy's "apology" video. Some more interesting facts in the Karen Read case, keeping conspiracies a secret, likeability and how hard is it to break a taillight? Cheating at golf, holiday food, a...
2024-06-071h 22The Truth or Derek showS01E24 The incredible Susan Hendricks and Sensational Schiffer/A deep dive into the murders in Delphion Todays episode, we are joined by Americas Newswoman the Great Susan Hendricks and the Incredible Joshua Schiffer to take the deepest dive yet into the last 6 years of the murders of Abby and Libby in Delphi. some of the theatrics, what exactly is a person of interest and is Richard Allen the guy??? we also discuss how true crime can be helpful, how asking for tips can be a nightmare and how patient/brilliant policework can be frustrating but successful. we talk a little Kirk Nurmi, Sheryl McCollum, Closure , sports voices and press conferences. a big thanks to...
2024-05-271h 25The Truth or Derek showS01E23 The Schiff, The Franz and The Coffindaffer/Chick Fil-A should run the Post OfficeOn todays episode the Great Jennifer Coffindaffer joins Joshua Schiffer and Franz Borghardt to talk about how FBI training has changed, why adults and kids alike love Franz and how Chick Fil-A should run the post office. We answered a few listener questions, gave some advice to the kids and figured out being "Stuck" in the Virgin Islands is not so bad. We also Discussed how law enforcement has changed, how being able to shoot a gun is not that easy and take a really deep dive into the FACTS of the Karen Read case (and some guesses on...
2024-05-171h 16The Truth or Derek showS01E22 The Great Josh Schiffer and Fantastic Matthew Mangino/$175.00!! Who has that kind of money??on Todays episode, for the first time, the brilliant Matthew T Mangino teams up with our awesome Joshua Schiffer to go over everything... a little more RICO, how the Puff Daddy case might shake out and how did Giuliani put us on this track? How the court system is a mess, how bail is a mess and why is it impossible to come up with $175.00 , drafting off our favorite tv lawyers, mattresses, lying, Karaoke, and soooooo much more!!!!!!!
2024-04-231h 20The Truth or Derek showS01E21 The Queens of true crime Sheryl "Mac" McCollum and Lisa Ribacoff/Mall Santa Clauses, Truck Drivers and Dna in Urineon todays episode, Legendary investigator Sheryl "Mac" McCollum brings the queen of lies, Lisa Ribacoff by to talk, the New York approach to solving southern crime, gun violence and a new thought on Delphi, we talk about an event in the Hamptons, the correlation of long haul trucking/serial killers and if you can get closure with the Natalie Holloway sitautaion. gun violence, DNA in urine, Joseph Scott Morgan and so much more.......
2024-04-131h 26The Truth or Derek showS01E20 Lawyers, Acting and Supermodels/Auditioning in a Warehouse in Van NuysOn Today's episode, Josh Schiffer and Franz Borghardt are back, but not alone, we brought internationally known actress/supermodel Danielle Vasinova to hang out!! we talk everything Auditioning, modeling and how an invite to a warehouse in Van Nuys is a game changer. we talk a little food, classic movies and how the death star was either poorly designed or poorly built. rejection, nudity, starting out and even a lil Road House!!! all that and more...... check it out
2024-04-0758 minThe Truth or Derek showS01E19 Dynanic duo of Schiffer n Borghardt/Eating contests, grand juries and a $6000 mattressOn Todays Episode Joshua Schiffer and Franz Borghardt stop by to draft off their favorite horror movies. We also get to talk about the crazy bail bond system, 450 million dollar fines and what to do with a $6000 mattress. garnishing gambling winnings, paying child support and what laws they would change if they could, a little eating contest trivia, how a grand jury works and meltdowns on airplanes. a little advice and how much stew/wings can you eat. All that and more......
2024-03-271h 15The Truth or Derek showS01E18 Goldilocks Schiffer and fried chicken Franz/Stealing baby food and steaks to buy drugsOn today's episode, Josh Schiffer stops by with hair as Fantastic Franz gets a ring doorbell to talk what life would be like if lawyering didn't work out, stealing food to buy drugs and why automatic toilet seats are awesome. Complicated prison gangs, why the only winners are lawyers in some cases and how maybe Bill Cosby was misunderstood. A fast food restaurant draft, Fani Willis, what is a poutine and why Beef and Broccoli is king. all that and more.......
2024-03-221h 08The Truth or Derek showS01E17 Schiffer and a slow motion Franz/Don't admit to a Murder on a prison phoneOn Todays episode, Joshua Schiffer is here and our beloved Franz Borghardt steps into the slow motion machine to discuss clients trading sex for legal services. also, the complicated "GAME" of jury selection, not so fun with facial hair and a little Alec Baldwin. Why you should not admit to murder on a prison phone, picking which clients to take and how doing nothing can get you in really hot water. Some advice on hating your boss, what I am best and worst at and how we love pilots with calm voices, and so much more.....
2024-03-201h 09The Truth or Derek showS01E16 The Great Joseph Scott Morgan/Find the Liver and sign your nameOn todays Truth or Derek show, The incredible Joseph Scott Morgan (host of the legendary podcast,, Body Bags ) joins us to talk everything forensic death investigation! what happens after you die, investigating deaths and how it might be a bad idea to cut open a dead body to take its temperature and sign your name. working in the morgue, teaching the next generation and how not all hangings are suicides. Autopsy's, Time of Death, Silence of the Lambs and so much more!!!!!!!
2024-03-111h 16The Truth or Derek showMore Josh More Franz/Paying lawyers with guns and sexOn todays episode, we actually figured out a logical solution to curb gun violence, although Franz showed up late and missed it, how class action lawsuits work, and the math on how much human beings are worth!! Being stuck in space or water, skunks vs alligators, best meals ever and our legal crew breaks down their favorite rock bands from the last 40 years!!!!!
2024-03-041h 24The Truth or Derek showFranz is never late! Schiffer is still awesome/paying for sex with cash is not a good ideaon todays episode Franz Borghardt shows up on time, and talks about music, class action, fake yogurt and ordering prostitutes online. Joshua Schiffer eventually chimes in with having a bad memory in court, Janet Jackson and who we love at halftime (Janet Jackson's Nudity) Franz's awesome taste in music and how Elton john might be better than Billy Joel. a whole rundown on how Fani Willis blew it, how pat sajak has the best job in the world and why you can buy body parts at harvard for pennies on the dollar..
2024-02-191h 37The Truth or Derek showSensational Schiffer and Fantastic Franz/Shiny Silver Mafia SuitsOn Todays episode, Joshua Schiffer and Franz Borghardt stop by to talk about what to wear and what not to wear in court, the magic of make-up and taking Dui's Vs Murders. also a little judging a book by its cover, owning a law firm/16-24 hr days and loving haters despite the occasional death threat. not drinking and driving, city workers saving the world and a really interesting trip to a CCR concert, all that and more....
2024-02-121h 13The Truth or Derek showFranz and Rachel/Swingers are people too!!On todays episode, Legendary attorney Franz Borghardt is joined by the amazing Rachel Kaufman!!! we talk everything... friending serial killers, winning over juries and government waste. we also talk why swinging is ok, billing by the hour and why its important not to confuse a jury. all that and more....
2024-02-051h 13The Truth or Derek showJoshing with Rachel/Not Drinking and AIOn Todays episode Rachel "The angry ray of light" Kaufman joins The Great Joshua Schiffer to discuss everything in the news this week. as well as why the Legal system is so bogged down with no hope in sight, why Alex Murdaugh and Donald Trump's deep pockets can keep courts busy forever. The sad realization of what happens in prison, What Prosecution could learn from defense and why a no nonsense badass lawyer is what you need. All that some AI music and what i might sound like podcasting drunk, And So Much More.......
2024-01-191h 08The Truth or Derek showThe Amazing Matthew Mangino/Carb loading to fend off a lethal injectionOn Todays episode, we talk everything law and the death penalty with the incredible Matthew Mangino. he stopped by to talk about his book "The Executioners Toll" as well as Donald Trump and Young Thug, the court system, parole boards and varying degrees of crime resulting in death. Fried bologna cheese steaks, why carb loading wont fend off a lethal injection, and so much more!!!! all that, a little road rage, the nightmares of golfing and speaking Spanish for our fans in Spain!!!
2023-12-211h 25The Truth or Derek showGood jobs and Fast FoodOn Todays episode, we discuss pissing off TV bikers, as well as people with bad pictures. our top 5 and bottom 5 fast food restaurants. a new sport involving fighting in a car, the KFC secret AI co-hosting and the best and worst jobs we have had! all that and so much more,,,
2023-12-141h 19The Truth or Derek show2 Lawyers are Better than 1/Joshing with FranzOn Todays episode, Our favorite attorney, The great Joshua Schiffer returns!!! and he Brought an amazing legal genius with him, Louisiana's own Franz Borghardt!! We are talking everything east and west coast hip hop, how RICO trials are bad, what our legal system could learn from Gotham City, Epstein money and who is a better lawyer. also the nightmares of playing Monopoly, a silly tie breaker for Mayor and why Jail is Bad. all that and more.........
2023-12-101h 32The Truth or Derek showInside Hollywood, with the great Mike SingtonOn todays episode we talk everything Hollywood with the great Mike Sington. why it is a great time to be an aspiring actor, and why having a back up plan is a good idea. good and bad movies/tv shows. Brittany Spears, Will Smith and a little Donald Trump. as well as when is it too early to eat a fish sandwich, the nightmares of getting gas and why you shouldn't steal from the cartel. all that and so much more......
2023-11-191h 28The Truth or Derek showReal American Hero,, Buzz PattersonOn todays episode we talk with Lieutenant Colonial Buzz Patterson on quickly moving up through the ranks, how lawyers make excellent fighter pilots and the nightmares of working in the white house. presidents that "lose" important stuff and have trouble behaving, and so much more!!!!! we also talk a little dips, AI podcasting, slip and slide flip cup and drug mules.
2023-11-011h 17The Truth or Derek showYou are stuck with me today!!On Today's show we discuss why I should NOT go live, why department stores fail and the brilliance of WalMart. the strangest take out order you will EVER HEAR OF! how drugs and furniture delivery do mix. the perfect way to cook a steak as well as a magic burger ingredient. AI toilets, karaoke, Pittsburgh and so much more!!! check it out
2023-09-2851 minThe Truth or Derek showThe FBIs Best, Mr Frank FigliuzziOn Todays episode we get to chat with the amazing Frank Figliuzzi. The former assistant director of the FBI tells us about some unforgettable cases, some fascinating information about 9/11, January 6th, Anthrax Poisoning, Domestic Terrorism and so much more. we also touch on a little of the new conspiracy theories out there.
2023-08-281h 08The Truth or Derek showThe Queen of True CrimeOn todays episode we dive deep into the Tiffany Valliante case. The Queen of True Crime stops by to chat. The Great Sheryl "Mac" McCollum covers everything from her CSI Magic, OJ Simpson, Rex Heuermann to Nancy Grace and so much more, blown away as always, check it out!!!
2023-08-241h 30The Truth or Derek showKirk Nurmi,, UnchainedOn todays episode, we talk with legendary attorney Kirk Nurmi, everything from Jodi Arias to cancer to fast food and the road to happiness. we also discuss what Bud Light can learn from disney, Tom Hanks, Tom Sizemore and Tom Brady. and how to make the worlds best pizza and mac and cheese at home.
2023-08-151h 35The Truth or Derek showAmerica’s LawyerCome join us for the ultimate podcast discussing anything and everything under the sun. Food, Music, Current events, True crime, the law and so much more.
On Todays Show we discuss Comic Cons and the drummer from Ac/Dc, why you should always follow your gut, the crazy brilliance of Jim Cramer, a little Taylor Swift, Sam Roberts, the top 5 songs/podcasts and so much more!!!
That is not all, America's Lawyer Joshua Schiffer stops by to talk to us. you might recognize him from being on television, court tv etc. tod...
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