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DIE-ALOGUESanta Maybe, A Criminal Feed Drop!It's November 30, do you know where your holiday spirit is?!? I am delighted to present Season 2 Episode 1 of SANTA MAYBE, A CRIMINAL - on the feed today! Enjoy this true crime satire, Yuletide mystery podcast created by my friend and editor, Jason Usry.Listen closely to hear yours truly for an audio appearance, along with several other true crime podcasters you know and love. If you haven't listened to Season 1, go back and binge it now. Follow and subscribe to SANTA MAYBE, A CRIMINAL. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-my-boo/id1575647520?i=1000587540458__________________________________________________________________________________________2022-11-3036 min
DIE-ALOGUEJason Flom + Maggie Freleng | The High Cost of Wrongful ConvictionsIn addition to the moral cost of incarcerating the innocent, it’s also literally expensive. Today’s guests are going to share about the high cost of wrongful convictions. They are a dream team, a force to be reckoned with, a dynamic duo — and they are applying their talents to combat the horrors of wrongful convictions. Please welcome back Maggie Freleng and say hello to our first time guest, Jason Flom.Maggie is a Pulitzer prize winning journalist and host of Wrongful Conviction with Maggie Freleng. Jason Flom is a music industry icon turned criminal justice advoca...2022-11-2340 minDIE-ALOGUELauren Bright Pacheco | Justice is Not One Size Fits AllWhat happens when political corruption leads to a wrongful conviction? Unfortunately, that’s what unfolds in the podcast, Murder in Oregon, hosted and produced by today’s guest, Lauren Bright Pacheco. Lauren is an Emmy award winning TV Producer who has parlayed her storytelling skills to podcasting. It’s in this medium that she discovered “audio activism” which has illuminated something I’ve been seeking for quite some time!Join me as Lauren gives us insight into the horrifying story of Michael Franke’s murder, and Frank Gable’s wrongful conviction. Frank has been released and Lauren updates us on his case.2022-11-1637 minDIE-ALOGUEJeff Deskovic | What Happens to an Exoneree After Their Release?What happens to an exoneree after they are released? Let's find out as we welcome BACK today’s guest, Jeff Deskovic. A truly remarkable human, Jeff is an exoneree, an advocate for criminal justice reform, a lawyer, and the founder of the Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation.I would encourage you to go back and listen to his first interview (which is two parts) on DIE-ALOGUE where Jeff shares his practically unbelievable story. He was wrongfully convicted of the rape and murder of Angela Correa, only to be exonerated (on the grounds of ACTUAL innocence) 16 years later.Listen to...2022-11-0944 minDIE-ALOGUELori Rothschild | If We Rattle the Cages, We Can Make a ChangeWhat do you get when a successful reality TV producer crosses paths with a celebrity so famous that her social media following rivals the population of a small country?A true crime podcast called THE SYSTEM, executive produced and hosted by Kim Kardashian and today’s guest, Lori Rothschild.Now what you were expecting? Lori either. The story of Kevin Keith, the man at the center of ‘THE SYSTEM’’ found Lori before she’d fully understood the scope of the issue. A daughter of an NYPD police officer, Lori believed cops didn’t make mistakes and the bad guys wer...2022-11-0254 minDIE-ALOGUEChristine Schiefer | Do You Believe? Podcasts, Tours + Ghosts!Let’s spook it up a little since it’s Halloween week! Christine Schiefer is here to talk about her podcast, ‘And That’s Why We Drink,’ and the book she co-wrote with her show co-host, Em Schulz; ’A Haunted Road Atlas: Sinister Stops, Dangerous Destinations, and True Crime Tales.’From how she viewed true crime as a girl, to whether or not she believes in ghosts today, Christine kills the small talk and reveals what it’s like behind the scenes of her true crime meets paranormal podcast. Check out her podcast and book via the links below...2022-10-2639 minDIE-ALOGUEJimanekia Eborn | What Does Your Safety Look Like?What does your safety look like? Trauma and sex education expert, Jimanekia Eborn, asks this question and allows victims and survivors to answer it for themselves.Today we are taking a more intimate, less legislative/legal look at consent. Jiamekia Eborn is the perfect person to help us do so.Jimanekia, a self- entitled TRAUMA QUEEN, is no stranger to the world of trauma, crime and consent. Jimanekia shares how she wanted to help others impacted by trauma, but the way in which she ended up doing that was completely different from her original plan. 2022-10-1937 minDIE-ALOGUESeason 5 Trailer!Welcome to a new season of DIE-ALOGUE! We are approaching 150 episodes and are ready to explore some new themes and re-visit others - always with fresh perspectives from the leading voices in crime, culture, and justice.Join me this season as we explore the heart of true crime. Up first? The Complexity of Consent! Season 5 Episode 1 drops Wednesday, October 12, 2022!Subscribe/Follow/Leave a Review!A million thank you's!Did you enjoy this episode of DIE-ALOGUE? Please rate and review the show, then share the show with your friends, family, foes, + true crime communities. 2022-10-1101 minDIE-ALOGUEDIE-ALOGUE IS BACK | Rebekah's Update EpisodeThe dog days are over, my friends!I am back and I can't thank you enough for being so patient with me. Today's episode gives you a glimpse into my life the last three months. I took some necessary time off and now I am more than ready to launch a new season of DIE-ALOGUE.Please tell your friends about DIE-ALOGUE - the new season drops Wednesday, October 12! Subscribe/Follow/Leave a Review!A million thank you's!Did you enjoy this episode of DIE-ALOGUE? Please rate and review the show, then share...2022-10-1005 minDIE-ALOGUESheryl "Mac" McCollum | Cold Case Investigative Research InstituteThis episode might be best enjoyed on a front porch with some sweet tea. I don’t live in the south, but my guest’s stories made me feel I was there; creaky doors closing to keep the mosquitos out, and humid air thick with mystery and secrets. I was transported as today’s guest told me stories of her life and career.I met Sheryl McCollum at CrimeCon and knew she must come on the show and share about her work. She is currently a crime scene analyst, but got her start volunteering at a rape crisis center...2022-06-0149 minDIE-ALOGUEREPLAY: Justin Evans | Generation WhyI am just about recovered from Covid, but need another week to get the new series in tact. To that end, please enjoy a REPLAY with my friend and one of the OG true crime podcasters, Justin Evans. Justin even does the show's intro so enjoy his smooth voice until I am back with an all new episode next week. Thank you, Justin for lending your voice and for the fun walk down memory lane in this February 2020 interview!Original show notes Feb 2020:Before there was SERIAL, there was Generation Why. Justin Evans is one half...2022-05-1150 minDIE-ALOGUEREPLAY Patrick Hinds | True Crime Obsessed PodcastI’m taking a week off as I recover from CrimeCon 22 in Las Vegas, but I’ve got something great for your ears! A REPLAY of my November 2020 interview with Patrick Hinds! It’s perfect timing as we just announced that DIE-ALOGUE will be attending The Obsessed Fest in September in Columbus, Ohio! I will also be hosting several rounds of YELLOW TAPE TRUE CRIME TRIVIA. You don’t want to miss this.Enjoy this interview and check below for link to Obsessed Fest, today’s sponsor, Athletic Greens, and don’t forget - if you loved the episode, ple...2022-05-0452 minDIE-ALOGUEPaul Holes | UnmaskedYou think you know Paul Holes, but do you really? And for the 14 of you wondering “Who is Paul Holes?” Welcome to the bright side.Paul Holes is an American former cold-case investigator for the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office. Holes is known for his contributions to solving the Golden State Killer case using advanced methods of identifying the killer with DNA and genealogy technology. He is also inspired the true crime/pop culture hashtag: #hotforHolesFor our final true crime book interview (this season), I spoke with Paul Holes about his new memoir, UNMASKED.2022-04-271h 02DIE-ALOGUEDIE-ALOGUE TrailerDIE-ALOGUE Podcast is hosted by Rebekah Sebastian. Each week, Rebekah speaks with the leading voices in crime, culture, and justice. Together, they attempt to answer: "What are we even talking about, when we talk about true crime?"New episodes every Wednesdays.2022-04-2401 minDIE-ALOGUEJamie Gehring | Author, Madman in the WoodsHave you ever known someone in childhood who became infamous or notorious later?Today’s episode — the third in our “New True Crime Books” series, features a captivating story of an ordinary woman in an extraordinary circumstance. Like many of us,Jamie Gehring grew up with an eccentric neighbor - we all know the type. But in Jamie’s case, her neighbor’s solitude and “quirkiness” were anything but benign. Her neighbor was Ted Kaczynski.In her book and in our conversation, Jamie reckons with her memories of Ted; what does she do with the pleasant ones given all s...2022-04-2045 minDIE-ALOGUEKathryn Miles | Trailed: One Woman's Quest to Solve the Shendoah Mountain MurdersJulie Williams and Lollie Winans were murdered in the Shenandoah Mountains. Why hasn’t their case been solved? And should we really stay out of the forest?Today’s episode — the second in our “New True Crime Books” series, features an enthralling read: Trailed: One Woman’s Quest to Solve the Shenandoah Murders. My guest is author Kathryn Miles, an outdoor enthusiast who shares a connection to the story and compelling theory on who killed these amazing young women.During the course of our conversation, Kathyrn leads us through the wilds of the back country — from the use of nat...2022-04-1353 min
DIE-ALOGUELis Wiehl | Author, A Spy in Plain SightDo you think it’s easier or harder to be a spy today, compared to the Cold War and otherpoints in history? Robert Hanssen managed to operate as a double agent while employed by the FBI, who sold our secrets to Russia, for two decades between 1979-2001. We are moving into a new series - one listeners always love: new titles in the true crime historical crime categories. These books are just hitting the market and these conversations will give you unique access to the author’s journey to writing the story and their POV on the crimes at h...2022-04-0637 min
DIE-ALOGUEJonquilyn Hill | Through the Cracks PodastDo we consider the media an institution that can have an impact on justice? If you are today's guest, the answer is yes, and she would know as a journalist and reporter at WAMU, a DC outlet of NPR.This episode is part 4 of the series, MISSING, MURDERED + THE MEDIA. Jonquilyn Hill is also the creator and host of "Through the Cracks," investigates gaps in our society and the people who fall through them. Season 1 centers around the story of Relisha Rudd, an eight year old girl who went missing from a homeless shelter in Washington DC in 2014.2022-03-3041 minDIE-ALOGUETamar Sarai Davis | Missing, Murdered + The MediaWhat if “the media” isn’t the problem? What if it’s us? Today’s guest believes the imbalance of media coverage for black women begins with our own broken values.This episode is part 3 of the series, MISSING, MURDERED + THE MEDIA. I couldn’t cover this subject without a journalist's perspective. Today, I'm speaking with Tamar Sarai Davis, features reporter at PRISM, a non-profit media company. Tamar wrote about Lauren Smith Fields’ case and focused specifically on the ways Black TikTok and Twitter elevated Lauren’s story to the public’s consciousness.You can read her article here...2022-03-2340 minDIE-ALOGUEDr. Danielle Slakoff | Missing, Murdered and The MediaNew Series: MISSING, MURDERED + THE MEDIA.As we explore which came first; the media's projection of who we value as a victim, or our own societal values that media reflects back to us, we continue the conversation around the disparity of coverage for women and girls of color.Today's guest has extensive first hand knowledge of this reality. Dr. Danielle Slakoff's dissertation was the media's portrayal of women and girls as victims of crime, with a particular focus on how race and ethnicity may impact these portrayals. Dr. Slakoff is an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice...2022-03-1636 minDIE-ALOGUEAmara Cofer | Black Girl Gone PodcastNew Series: MISSING, MURDERED + THE MEDIA.Kicking it off with my first guest, Amara Cofer — host of the podcast, Black Girl Gone. Amara brings a whole new perspective to the conversation, one that actually inspired me to change the title of the series. She speaks a lot about the importance of social media as a tactic in helping to raise awareness for cases that are historically left out of the mainstream media's coverage. With 95k TikTok followers, Amara knows a thing or two about leveraging the power of social media to help a case. She does it...2022-03-0929 minDIE-ALOGUERE-PLAY! The Anita Hill Story with the hosts from Hashtag HistoryWELCOME TO WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH! This is REPLAY of a March 2021 episode with Rachel and Leah, the wonderful hosts of Hashtag History Podcast! Enjoy!____________________________________________________________________________________Who better to celebrate Women’s History Month than with Rachel + Leah, the wonderful hosts of Hashtag History podcast?! On today’s episode, the historians in residence unpack the whole Anita Hill case from her early career to how she found herself at the center of the Supreme Court hearings in 1991. Spoiler alert: Anita Hill DID NOT come forward. ( she was subpoenaed) This story has far reaching impact from sexual harassment to gender, race...2022-03-021h 00
DIE-ALOGUEBusiness of Cults Part 3This is Part 3 of a series, THE BUSINESS OF CULTS. Rebekah Sebastian and Javier Leiva visit businesses run by cults. Also, what happens when a cult leader dies or goes to prison? Can the cult go on without its leader? Find out which cults are trying to continue the organization without any clear leadership.The Business of Cults is a three-part series hosted by Rebekah Sebastian with the DIE-ALOGUE Podcast and Javier Leiva of PRETEND podcast. Over the next three episodes, you will hear from; cult experts Rick Alan Ross and Dr. Janja Lalich, author and linguist, Amanda...2022-02-2359 min
DIE-ALOGUEThe Business of Cults Part 2The Business of Cults is a three-part series hosted by Rebekah Sebastian with the DIE-ALOGUE Podcast and Javier Leiva of PRETEND podcast. Over the next three episodes, you will hear from; cult experts Rick Alan Ross and Dr. Janja Lalich, author and linguist, Amanda Montell, ABC Correspondent, Rebecca Jarvis, Cult Survivors, Frank Lyford, and Sarah Edmondson.Cults are businesses too. Like any company, cults recruit, have middle management, and some even have succession plans. Many of these religious sects are tax-exempt. Like Scientology, even some fringe religions are recognized by the Internal Revenue Service. ...2022-02-1639 min
DIE-ALOGUEThe Business of Cults Part 1I put on my power suit for this one. Join me and my friend and podcast collaborator, Javier Levia, as we explore THE BUSINESS OF CULTS. The Business of Cults is a three-part series hosted by Rebekah Sebastian of the DIE-ALOGUE Podcast, and Javier Leiva of PRETEND podcast. Over the next three episodes, you will hear from; cult experts Rick Alan Ross and Dr. Janja Lalich, author and linguist, Amanda Montell, ABC Correspondent, Rebecca Jarvis, Cult Survivors, Frank Lyford, and Sarah Edmondson. Part one focuses on The C Suite: Chief Cult Executives. Part two features...2022-02-0936 min
DIE-ALOGUEDr. Scott + Dr. Shiloh | Forensic Psychologists: We Need to Talk About Jerry from CheerContent warning: today’s episode covers sensitive topics including pedophilia and sexual abuse, please take care while listening. If you need support for sexual abuse, please visit: https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotlineI watched Cheer Season 2 and decided: We need to talk about Jerry. Our beloved athlete known for his inspiring “mat talks” has had a fall from grace after being sued for child sexual abuse and subsequently charged with attempting to receive child pornography, using the internet to "persuade, induce, and entice" a minor, and traveling from Texas to Florida "for the purpose of engaging in illici...2022-02-0254 min
DIE-ALOGUEJake Halpern | Mob LandLet's go back to 1970's Chicago when the mob ruled the courts. What could go wrong? I had an incredible conversation with the Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, Jake Halpern. Jake is the host of the new investigative podcast, Mob Land, which just dropped this week! The story centers around Bob Cooley - a mafia "fixer" turned FBI cooperator. Jake and I get into whether or not Bob can be trusted, what justice is or isn't — especially when corruption exists — and I think I stun Jake into silence with a Real Housewives analogy. Jake is an excellent stor...2022-01-2649 min
DIE-ALOGUELaurie Gilbertson | Legal Entrepreneurs for Justice!Ethical, transparent and accessible. Is that what comes to mind when you think of private law practice? Me either. But the work my guest today is doing, is trying to change all that.Laurie Gilbert left her work as a Prosecutor in New York City, where she tried everything from fraud to murder cases. In fact her last case was highly unique in that it took three times to get the defendant an attempted murder conviction despite the plethora of evidence and solid witnesses. This was the trial of Christopher Prince in Queens, New York.She...2022-01-1941 minDIE-ALOGUESam Walker | American Vigilante PodcastContent warning: Today's episode deals with kidnapping and abuse of minors and has some harsh language in one part. Please listen with care.Today's big question: Is it ever ok to do the wrong thing, for the right reason? We're talking about vigilantes on the show today. My guest, Sam Walker, is a multi-award winning journalist, broadcaster and podcaster. Her show, American Vigilante, is about a man named KC. KC is the American Vigilante. A hugely complex, intelligent, contradictory man who could save your life but end it too. He leads a group of violent men...2022-01-1238 min
DIE-ALOGUEYELLOW TAPE: Mystery Trivia | Pizza Is Always a Good IdeaWhat happens when a true crime enthusiast and a true crime podcaster face off in the true crime trivia? Who wins? Who loses? Who crumbles under the pressure? You will have to listen and find out.DIE-ALOGUE Presents: a special, limited series show: YELLOW TAPE: true crime mystery trivia!Rebekah Sebastian will call a true crime contestant and a true crime podcaster, and play the game she’s hosted in NYC and in live events across the country — YELLOW TAPE: true crime trivia!Play along as you listen and if you want to be on a...2021-12-1522 minDIE-ALOGUEYELLOW TAPE: Mystery Trivia | Marcia Marcia Marcia - CLARK!What happens when a true crime enthusiast and a true crime podcaster face off in the true crime trivia? Who wins? Who loses? Who crumbles under the pressure? You will have to listen and find out.DIE-ALOGUE Presents: a special, limited series show: YELLOW TAPE: true crime mystery trivia!Rebekah Sebastian will call a true crime contestant and a true crime podcaster, and play the game she’s hosted in NYC and in live events across the country — YELLOW TAPE: true crime trivia!Play along as you listen and if you want to be on a...2021-12-0820 min
DIE-ALOGUEYELLOW TAPE: Mystery Trivia | Patty Hearst is not Patty DukeWhat happens when a true crime enthusiast and a true crime podcaster face off in the true crime trivia? Who wins? Who loses? Who crumbles under the pressure? You will have to listen and find out. DIE-ALOGUE Presents: a special, limited series show: YELLOW TAPE: true crime mystery trivia!Rebekah Sebastian will call a true crime contestant and a true crime podcaster, and play the game she’s hosted in NYC and in live events across the country — YELLOW TAPE: true crime trivia!Play along as you listen and if you want to be on a...2021-12-0332 minDIE-ALOGUEYELLOW TAPE: True Crime Mystery Trivia | Voir Dire in the BoudoirWhat happens when a true crime enthusiast and a true crime podcaster face off in the true crime trivia? Who wins? Who loses? Who crumbles under the pressure? You will have to listen and find out. DIE-ALOGUE Presents: a special, limited series show: YELLOW TAPE: true crime mystery trivia!Every Friday for the next six weeks, Rebekah Sebastian will call a true crime contestant and a true crime podcaster, and play the game she’s hosted in NYC and in live events across the country — YELLOW TAPE: true crime trivia!Play along as you list...2021-11-1931 minDIE-ALOGUEYELLOW TAPE | True Crime Mystery Trivia: The Many Meanings of Mary BellWhat happens when a true crime enthusiast and a true crime podcaster face off in the true crime trivia? Who wins? Who loses? Who crumbles under the pressure? You will have to listen and find out. DIE-ALOGUE Presents: a special, limited series show: YELLOW TAPE: true crime mystery trivia!Every Friday for the next six weeks, Rebekah Sebastian will call a true crime contestant and a true crime podcaster, and play the game she’s hosted in NYC and in live events across the country — YELLOW TAPE: true crime trivia!Play along as you list...2021-11-1219 minDIE-ALOGUEYELLOW TAPE: True Crime Mystery Trivia | The Branch Davidians and Heaven's Gate Are Not the SameWhat happens when a true crime enthusiast and a true crime podcaster face off in the true crime trivia? Who wins? Who loses? Who crumbles under the pressure? You will have to listen and find out. DIE-ALOGUE Presents: a special, limited series show: YELLOW TAPE: true crime mystery trivia!Every Friday for the next six weeks, Rebekah Sebastian will call a true crime contestant and a true crime podcaster, and play the game she’s hosted in NYC and in live events across the country — YELLOW TAPE: true crime trivia!Play along as you list...2021-11-0522 minDIE-ALOGUEDIE-ALOGUE: a state of the union conversation | Rebekah SebastianIf DIE-ALOGUE did state of the union addresses, this episode would be considered one. WELCOME! Today you will hear all about what is ahead for Season 3 of DIE-ALOGUE. I will continue to host and produce the long form interviews you know ( and I hope love,) and I will also be adding to a few elements to the show! Time for a shake up!In addition to two in depth interviews a month, I will be adding one TRIALOGUE courtroom conversation to the main feed once a month. In these sometimes shorter, sometimes not, concentrated conversations, we...2021-08-2514 minDIE-ALOGUEAndy Hale | Executive Producer + Civil Rights AttorneyWhat happens when a seasoned attorney awakens to the injustices of wrongful convictions, and gets to know the victims and family members who have survived gun violence? Well, if you are Andy Hale, you start making documentaries. Andy recognized that another way to effect change ( other than his law practice) is to tell important stories. So he became a producer of several documentaries with two more in the works!Andy and I discuss "A Murder in the Park," and "White Boy" - you will hear trailers for both in the episode! Links to both films below. In addition...2021-04-141h 00DIE-ALOGUEGillian Pensavalle | True Crime Obsessed PodcastKicking off our new series: TRUE CRIME DOCS, with the talented and insightful, Gillian Pensavalle! She knows true crime docs from her hit podcast, True Crime Obsessed. But she is a woman of many talents. If you are already a fan of Gillian with a G, I think you will learn something new about her. If you haven't yet discovered her talent and podcasts ( HOW?!), then I am PLEASED to introduce you.Gillian and I discuss her first show, The Hamilcast, her thoughts on creativity and work, TCO, and true crime in general. What makes a good doc...2021-04-0742 minDIE-ALOGUEWomen & Crime Podcast | Dr. Sacks + Dr. ShlosbergClosing this series for women's history month with the brilliant women of WOMEN & CRIME podcast, Dr. Amy Shlosberg + Dr. Meghan Sacks. After a good catch up session ( me and Meghan were on the same episode of "Talking Evil" and had no idea until it aired!), we get right into some of the questions I had for them: Is there gender equality in prison, and why is there a significantly lower rate of female exonorees?You can listen to their show and learn more about the Dr's work here: https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/ Resources Mentioned:The Marshall...2021-03-3149 minDIE-ALOGUEA Date with Dateline Podcast | Kimberly + KatieLet’s keep the women’s history/celebrations rolling with two of the loveliest podcasters out there! Welcome to Kimberly and Katie who host the wildly podcast, A Date with Dateline! Love Dateline tune in for their hilarious recaps. Meh about Dateline? Tune in for their hilarious recaps. Together we learn their respective true crime origin stories, their take on why Dateline is so dang popular, and then we focus on a recent Dateline episode called Collateral Damage which focuses on two of NXIVM’s lesser-known women: Nikki Kline and Danielle Roberts. These are a few of my...2021-03-241h 07DIE-ALOGUEJerri Williams | Retired FBI Agent, Author + PodcasterWe continue to celebrate Women’s History Month with a woman who I am truly honored to meet - a leader in her field, and fellow podcaster. Retired FBI agent, Jerri Williams, entered the FBI in 1982, one of very few women, and even fewer women of color. Jerri specialized in white collar crime and was later given the role of media spokesperson for the FBI. In her retirement, she parlayed her experience as an agent and a media professional, by writing books and starting a podcast, based on her experience in the bureau. Her podcast, FBI Retired Case File Review, ca...2021-03-171h 07DIE-ALOGUEHashtag History Podcast | Rachel + Leah on The Anita Hill StoryWho better to celebrate Women’s History Month than with Rachel + Leah, the wonderful hosts of Hashtag History podcast?! On today’s episode, the historians in residence unpack the whole Anita Hill case from her early career to how she found herself at the center of the Supreme Court hearings in 1991. Spoiler alert: Anita Hill DID NOT come forward. ( she was subpoenaed) This story has far reaching impact from sexual harassment to gender, race, politics and power and Rachel and Leah are breaking it all down. I highly recommend the episode they did on their show (linked below), as well as t...2021-03-1057 minDIE-ALOGUEDonna Green | Survivor + AdvocateDonna Green is a relentless advocate for the families who have a missing loved one - and a reminder to never lose hope. Her infant son, Raymond, was kidnapped from her home in 1978, and she has never stopped looking for him. Her son’s case received sparse attention and if she had never pursued it further, would have been completely ignored. Donna now has an international radio show, a non-profit, and works with other families who are experiencing the same horror she did. Meanwhile, she never loses hope that her son is alive and that she will see him again. Th...2021-03-0358 minDIE-ALOGUEEmily Hunt | Survivor, Sexual Assault Victims AdvocateTrigger Warning: Today’s episode covers sexual assault and rape at length. Please be advised and take care while listening. If you need support after a rape or assault, here is the information for RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline We continue to hear from survivors in this series, and today’s guest, Emily Hunt, has quite the story to tell. Emily lives in London and was a victim of rape after being drugged by a man she did not know, in 2015. Emily faced hurdles in getting justice from the moment she awoke to t...2021-02-171h 07
DIE-ALOGUEFemale Persuasion: Women and Cults with Rebekah Sebastian and Tori TelferToday's episode is from a LIVE event last October at Caveat in New York City. Co-hosted with the lovely and talented Tori Telfer, we delved into the feminine side of cults, with some cult trivia for good measure!If you just want to hear my spiel on NXIVM skip to about 3o minutes in and you will hear me breakdown what I know then about the women leadership who helped Keith Raniere run the operation. I know so much more one year later, but my enthusiasm for the subject has not waned since then as you will hear in...2020-10-281h 22DIE-ALOGUEMaggie Freleng | Unjust & Unsolved PodcastWelcome, Maggie Freleng! Maggie has been on my list to interview for a while, and the launch of her new podcast from the Obsessed Network, Unjust & Unsolved, seemed like the perfect time to do so. Maggie lets us in on her reluctant foray into the true crime world, and how her background in journalism prepared her to advocate for stories she felt needed amplifying. Our JUSTICE/INJUSTICE conversation heats up as Maggie shares the incredible stories from those inside who are fighting to overturn their convictions. We discuss actual innocence, our sentencing policies, and how we're holding up during quarantine in...2020-09-1646 minDIE-ALOGUEDavid Rudolf+ Sonya Pfeiffer | Abuse of Power PodcastWe are back! Welcome to Season 2 of DIE-ALOGUE: a true crime conversation! We are kicking it off STRONG with power couple, David Rudolf and Sonya Pfeiffer - married attorneys who are now focused entirely on wrongful conviction cases. You will hear all about how their podcast came to be and their impassioned perspectives on the American criminal justice system. You probably know David from his work representing Michael Peterson, and his scene stealing presence in Netflix's The Staircase, but this might be your first introduction to Sonya, an award winning journalist who covered the Peterson trial, and then decided to...2020-09-091h 03DIE-ALOGUERe-Release Episode 15 with Steve Hodel | Retired LAPD Homicide Detective + Author, Black Dahlia AvengerIn light of the recent press mention in THRIVE GLOBAL, I thought I would re-play the episode that. made their list of "Unbelievable True Stories" because that's just what this one is... IF you CHOOSE to believe him. I have gotten some push back on this one, but I stand by the interview, the conversation and the wonderful Steve Hodel, who was gracious enough to share his story.I will see you next week, Sept. 9 with an ALL NEW episode as we kick off Season 2!__________________________________________________________________________________________Episode 15 is a crazy story, and I really want your feedback...2020-09-021h 30DIE-ALOGUEMatthew Horace | Author "The Black and the Blue."If you are FOR changing what police work in the Unites States looks like, and want to bring equality to our system, but ALSO want to remain supportive of law enforcement, Matthew Horace has ideas. He lays out the ways and reasons all of this is not only possible, but necessary. I can't think of a better interview to close out Season 1 - yes, DIE-ALOGUE is taking a brief hiatus to prepare for a new Season in September, more on that below! First, you need to listen to my conversation with Matthew in which we discuss police reform, BLM, defunding...2020-08-121h 09DIE-ALOGUEJosh Bloch | Journalist, The Lost Kids PodcastRecognize this guy? He was my guest on Episode 19, where we explored his amazing work on the CBC podcast, UNCOVER: Escaping NXIVM! That's right, it's Josh Bloch - my first returning guest - this time to discuss his latest work, the UCP Audio podcast, The Lost Kids, which focuses on the troubled teen industry- and guess what? It has possible roots to a bizarre cult - I am seeing a theme here.Josh is a talented journalist and I love how he thinks and how he reports his findings. If you haven't already, be sure to check out The L...2020-08-0548 minDIE-ALOGUECharlotte Lang | FBI Agent, NETFLIX Fear CityWhen I watched Fear City - the new three part docu-series about the mafia in 1980’s New York, I immediately zeroed in on FBI agent Charlotte Lang. I wanted more of her story. And lucky me, I got it! Now retired, Charlotte shares her not so conventional path to the FBI (she answered a newspaper ad after working sales for IMB), and some mob related stories that you won’t see on Fear City ( SHE HAD LUNCH NEXT TO FAT TONY AND SPIED ON HIM). Come for the mafia stories, stay to hear what it was like to be one of a...2020-07-2957 minDIE-ALOGUEChristian Barth | True Crime AuthorChristian Barth is an author and attorney living in Connecticut, but hails from the lovely Garden State - New Jersey. His most recent book, The Garden State Parkway murders, is about about the unsolved murders of Susan Davis and Elizabeth Perry, which occurred on Memorial Day Weekend, 1969in Ocean City, NJ. Christian recalls his parents discussing this case while driving along the very same highway where their bodies were discovered. His curiosity around the case combined to his deep interest in the American era of the late 1960's inspired him to write this book which ended up being a nine...2020-07-231h 11DIE-ALOGUECheyna Roth | Investigative Journalist and True Crime authorCheyna Roth is an investigative journalist and true crime author, but her career began as a lawyer in the prosecutors office. Hear all about what inspired the change, and most importantly, what led to her 1st book ( JUST LAUNCHED YESTERDAY), COLD CASES: A True Crime Collection. Cheyna and I had a great chat about all aspects of true crime, including which victims we care about and why. We spend sometime discussing the Freeway Phantom Killings and why the victims - all young women of color, received far less media coverage than their white victim counterparts. The case remains unsolved and...2020-07-151h 01DIE-ALOGUEHarold Schechter | True Crime Historian + AuthorHarold Schechter is a true crime historian with an impressive 43 books under his belt. You might fancy yourself an expert on serial killers, but Mr. Schechter, legit and officially, which you will hear in our conversation. He is also Professor of Literature and Pop Culture at Queens College which only validates his expertise in story structure and history. He is just a walking, talking encyclopedia of true crime factoids, stats, history and stories! I am upping my true crime trivia game thanks to Harold.Hi latest book, RIPPED FROM THE HEADLINES, released yesterday. I highly recommend this book if yo...2020-07-081h 15DIE-ALOGUEBenjamin Taylor | Civil Rights AttorneyToday's episode will give us a legal refresher on topics that are relevant to current events. Benjamin Taylor, partner at Taylor Gomez Law brings kindness, wisdom and action to today's conversation! I enjoyed my time with Benjamin and hearing how his career pivot ( from finance to law) led him to advocating for clients who's rights had been violated. We talk a lot about definitions of terms we are hearing a lot right now: civil rights violation vs. hate crime, defunding police vs. police reform. Best of all, Benjamin leaves us with ACTIONS we can take to affect change. I am...2020-07-0159 minDIE-ALOGUETim Pilleri + Lance Reenstierna | Crawlspace NetworkMy guests today need no introduction: Please welcome the Crawlspace Network Founders, Missing Maura Murray Creators, and fixtures of the true crime community: Tim Pilleri + Lance Reenstierna.You might know a little about these two already, but you’re going to learn a lot. What is Lance reading these days, do the guys even watch true crime shows, was Tim’s Mom a murderino?!? I promise these two deliver as always in this laugh filled hour, but you will also learn they do so much more than you realize. They are content machines - but with heart. Check out their...2020-06-241h 10DIE-ALOGUEAndre Matthews | Bruh Issa MurderSay hello to my lovely guest and new friend, Andre Matthews: creator and host of 'Bruh Issa Murder.' We get to the meaning and story behind that title straight out the gate, but essentially, it's a statement of the obvious that so many of us have experienced while watching a story about a possible accident or maybe a murder... bruh, issa murder. Andre shares how he's a voracious true crime consumer, but failed to see the cases and stories featuring of people of color and LGBTQ folks. He set out to shine a light on these cases, with s...2020-06-1741 minDIE-ALOGUEMark McClish | Statement AnalysisTruth and Lies - both are critical elements in discerning what happened in most true crime cases. I speak with an interview expert, Mark McClish, who in addition to a 26 year in federal law enforcement, developed a technique called Statement Analysis, which helps him ascertain if a person’s statements - written or oral - are truthful. We discuss truthfulness at large and how humans generally do not want to lie. You will learn why “never” is a problematic word, and I ask him about one of the principles from his book: BELIEVE WHAT PEOPLE TELL YOU. We unpack this for a bit...2020-06-101h 07
DIE-ALOGUEJavier Leiva + John Taylor | Criminal Conduct PodcastWhat do you get when two individual true crime podcasters with unique but complimentary skillsets team up to create one together? A fantastic podcast and a great interview on DIE-ALOGUE. Javier Leiva and John Taylor each have their own successful podcasts. PRETEND Radio and Twisted, respectfully. They collaborated to tell the story of the mysterious death of Michelle O'Connel, and the murder of Eli Washtock. If that's confusing at all, start listening to their show, Criminal Conduct, now. Wait, first listen to them share their creative process, behind the scenes investigation stories, and how their interest in the darker side...2020-05-271h 08DIE-ALOGUEJim Rathman | Real Life Real Crime PodcastDetective?CHECK. Bronze Star Army Vet? CHECK. Former Secret Service Agent? CHECK. Hit Podcast host? CHECK. Is there anything today's guest can't do?!? Say hello to Jim Rathman, the other half of Real Life Real Crime; we had his other half, Woody Overton on episode 33. Jim walks me through his career and how he's happily landed where he is, investigating cold cases that desperately need attention. Jim and Woody balance their vast talents and skillsets to bring answers and closure ( if that's even possible) to families of victims. Jim shares a lot about the Courtney Coco case which the t...2020-05-201h 04DIE-ALOGUEKirk Nurmi | Defense Attorney for Jodi Arias, Survivor + AuthorI am so glad I had this conversation. I was apprehensive because I wasn't sure if I agreed with a lawyer publishing a tell all memoir about a client, but I let Kirk tell his story and it became clear that staying silent was not an option. His life was completely taken over by the case, the trials, and by Ms. Arias herself.In this episode, Kirk shares what that was like, how it impacted him, and how he came to the other side. Don't want to spoil anything, but there is light on the other side, and Kirk...2020-05-131h 14DIE-ALOGUEMandy + Melissa | Moms and Murder PodcastDid I just interview the nicest women in true crime? Possibly, but don't discount nice because these two have one of the most successful true crime podcasts out there, and you are going to hear all about how they started it (spontaneously!) and how they keep it going after nearly three years ( divide and conquer!). My guests today, Melissa and Mandy, were a ton of fun to interview and their dynamic is everything I hoped it would be. We get candid about why we like true crime, what we don't like so much about true crime, and who they would...2020-05-061h 21DIE-ALOGUEBONUS RE-release of Episode 4 w/ Kevin Balfe | Creator of CrimeConSince many of us planned to be at CrimeCon today (sniff sniff), I thought it would be fun to re-release my FOURTH episode with CrimeCon creator, Kevin Balfe. It's pretty to cool hear how his crazy idea turned into the iconic event so many of us know and love - and look forward to! SEE YOU ON HALLOWEEN in Orlando, friends! ( Use code DIEALOGUE20 for 10% off your pass!) Enjoy! The man behind CrimeCon is our guest today! Kevin Balfe was so gracious and fun and smart - I really enjoyed talking with him. He is a true crime loving entrepreneur...2020-05-011h 16DIE-ALOGUEKaren Smith | Forensic Investigator + Host of 'Shattered Souls' PodcastKaren Smith is a forensic investigator who is parlaying her years of experience into a new podcast - presented by CrimeCon - called Shattered Souls: a Forensic Detective's Diary. The podcast premieres May 9, so stay tuned and be sure to listen! For now, you can listen to episode 41 of DIE-ALOGUE and hear Karen share how she came to be a crime scene investigator (you might be surprised), and how her work has shaped who she is. Her expertise has been called upon to consult for civil and criminal cases, and by the likes of CNN, HLN, among others. I just ha...2020-04-291h 10DIE-ALOGUEMatt Sprouse | True Crime TV Producer + StorytellerCasey Anthony's Parents Speak, The Staircase: an American Murder Mystery, The Killing of Jon Benet: The Final Suspects Podcast. These are but a few of the projects my guest produced. Today I speak with a man who has VAST experience telling true crime stories. Not just any true crime stories- the ones we all know and...love? Hate to love? Love to hate? It depends on who you are, I suppose. Matt Sprouse is a TV Producer who led Jupiter Entertainment's programming for years, but is out on his own now. He was always looking for ways to tell these...2020-04-2256 minDIE-ALOGUECatherine "Love Detective" Townsend | Hell and Gone PodcastMaybe you want to watch a true crime parody I made? me! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAdTBMKIamM I am thrilled to share that DIE-ALOGUE is now a Stitcher Affiliate, and this is really good news for you! You can try Stitcher Premium for FREE for 30 days with the code KILL. That's a ton of bonus episodes, ad free episodes and original content, for FREE! Go to https://www.stitcher.com/premium and use the Code: KILL. You will hear about our new sponsor, Daily Harvest in today's episode. To get $25 off your first box (( of DELICIOUS + HEALTHY) smoothies, soups...2020-04-151h 05DIE-ALOGUEKevin Grogan + Lou Valzole | End of Watch with Bootsy + Sal PodcastBig thanks to the newest DIE-ALOGUE podcast sponsor, Vurbl! Vurbl is a new platform helping content producers like me get our message out to people like you! It's BRAND NEW and I am thrilled to partner with them. You can learn more at their website, www.Vurbl.com. ( pls check them out!) I am thrilled to share that DIE-ALOGUE is now a Stitcher Afilliate and this is really good news for you! You can try Stitcher Premium for FREE for 30 days with the code KILL. That's a ton of bonus episodes, ad free episodes and original content, for FREE! Go to https...2020-04-081h 27DIE-ALOGUEGretchen + Tabitha | Housewives of True CrimeBig thanks to the newest DIE-ALOGUE podcast sponsor, Vurbl! Vurbl is a new platform helping content producers like me get our message out to people like you! It's BRAND NEW and I am thrilled to partner with them. You can learn more at their website, www.Vurbl.com. I am thrilled to share that DIE-ALOGUE is now a Stitcher Afilliate and this is really good news for you! You can try Stitcher Premium for FREE for 30 days with the code KILL. That's a ton of bonus episodes, ad free episodes and original content, for FREE! Go to https://www.stitcher.co...2020-04-0158 minDIE-ALOGUEBill Thomas + Kristin Dilley | Mind Over Murder PodcastHello, DIE- HARDS! How are we doing? Things are changing quickly, and you will note the chatter about coronavirus is in most episodes coming out now, but we didn't always know how serious it was when we recorded. I get it now. IT'S SERIOUS. My family is safe at home, I am working remotely, overseeing online school for the kids and staying in as much as possible. I hope today's episode, and all the ones forthcoming, offer you some comfort, joy, distraction, peace, or a chuckle - if only for an hour or so. I spoke with two good souls...2020-03-241h 31DIE-ALOGUERebekah Heath | Librarian + Citizen Detective, "Bear Brook Murders"I have been wanting to interview Rebekah Heath since I learned of her involvement with the Bear Brook case which I discovered by listening to the stellar podcast, Bear Brook. I finally got a hold of her, and was thrilled she agreed to talk with me. Rebekah is an amazing example of the power of citizen detective work, and inspires me to do more, to pay closer attention, and to remember why we are all here. Rebekah Heath was instrumental in helping to identify the victims found in barrels in 1985 + 2000 in New Hampshire: those females were: Marlyse Honeychurch, Marie Vaughn...2020-03-181h 09DIE-ALOGUEKelli Jean Arnold | Fort Worth Trio Family MemberWelcome to Part 2 of my interview with Kelli Jean Arnold - second cousin to Rachel Trlica, on of the three girls dubbed The Fort Worth Trio. If you have not listened to Part 1 go back now and listen! I am venturing into something different this week: a case in two parts. Kelli Jean Arnold - second cousin to Rachel Trlica, one of the 3 girls who missing from Fort Worth Texas in 1974, found my true crime trivia page - YELLOW TAPE, when we featured their story on Missing Monday. Part 1: We struck up a conversation on Facebook and I invited her...2020-03-0559 minDIE-ALOGUEKelli Jean Arnold | Fort Worth Trio Family MemberI am venturing into something different this week: a case in two parts. Kelli Jean Arnold - second cousin to Rachel Trlica, one of the 3 girls who missing from Fort Worth Texas in 1974, found my true crime trivia page - YELLOW TAPE, when we featured their story on Missing Monday. Part 1: We struck up a conversation on Facebook and I invited her to tell her story on DIE-ALOGUE. I am honored she said yes. Please note: I don't usually cover cases. I usually interview and while we might talk ABOUT cases, my podcast is not a source for the facts/t...2020-03-0448 minDIE-ALOGUEJustin Evans | Generation Why PodcastBefore there was SERIAL, there was Generation Why. Justin Evans is one half of Generation WHY - the actual OG of true crime podcasts. He's also the one of the kindest guys in podcasting if you ask me. What a thrill to speak with him, hear about the early days of true crime podcasting, how he keeps it fresh with Aaron after 8 years, and where he finds himself now. He's also the host of The Peripheral podcast which I am particularly loving as it brings these PERIPHERAL topics around true crime, straight to the top...it's very raw and vulnerable...2020-02-2655 minDIE-ALOGUESarah Cailean | Criminal Behaviorist, Investigator, TV Host/ ProducerThrilled to share my conversation with Sarah Cailean. A bonafide badass. From her early days as a patrol officer to her current work as a behaviorist, TV and film contributor, and soon, author and documentary producer! She's busy. We share a lot in common - diet cokes and mutual disdain for movement classes. Listen up and take notes because Sarah has a lot of great insight on true crime and all the other things we talk about when we talk about true crime. You can watch Hell in the Heartland here. You can follow Sarah on twitter: @CaileanSarah Reminder! DIE-ALOGUE...2020-02-191h 26DIE-ALOGUESusan Hendricks | HLN Anchor, Delphi Murders JournalistWhat a privilege to interview HLN news anchor, seasoned investigative journalist, and all around gracious woman, Susan Hendricks! You might recognize her from HLN Network where she is the Weekend Express anchor, or you very likely have seen her work if you've followed the tragic story of the Delphi Murders. She also moderated a panel with the families at CrimeCon 2019 on the case. Libby German and Abby Williams were killed 3 years ago almost to the day. On today's episode we talk deeply about Susan's work with the girls' families, their quest for justice, and her ongoing work around that case...2020-02-121h 04DIE-ALOGUEBethany Jones | True Crime TV ProducerWhat do you get when you interview a globally raised and educated, true crime loving, TV show producing Badass? An amazing conversation that defies categorization! Please enjoy this episode with Bethany Jones who shares her unique perspective on true crime, some new terminology I wasn't privy to, a really fun peeks in to her world of producing true crime stories, AND: how she came to be known as "The Inmate Whisperer." Catch her latest show on ID Discovery, TWISTED LOVE, executive produced by Khloe Kardashian. You can find her podcast, The Pros and Cons Podcast, here. Twitter + Instagram Reminder! DIE-ALOGUE w...2020-02-051h 09DIE-ALOGUERachel Monroe | Author 'Savage Appetites'If you have enjoyed past conversations with deep thinking perspectives on women and true crime, you will love today's interview with Rachel Monroe. Rachel wrote a fascinating book, Savage Appetites : Four True Stories of Women, Crime, and Obsession', that explores the relation between women and true crime. She puts forth an idea that there are 4 archetypes that women identify with and she devotes a section of her book to each one. If that sounds neat and tidy, it isn't. It's messy and nuanced and we get into all of it! Sadly, our audio connection was less than stellar, so my f...2020-01-291h 03DIE-ALOGUEMelissa Maher | True Crime Idol + The Thread NetworkIf you love true crime and Instagram you have probably seen and loved "True Crime Idol" candles, which are candles featuring our favorite "Patron Saints" of True Crime. My guest, Melissa Maher, is the brains and heart behind the brain, which also donates $2 of every purchase to End the Backlog. To that we say, BRAVO! I actually teamed up with Melissa to give one of these bad boys away and guess which one? HINT: He's more boy next door than bad boy. He's Paul Holes and if you want a candle with his likeness, head on over to my Instagram f...2020-01-2253 minDIE-ALOGUECorey Kaplan | Truth be ToldCorey Kaplan is an LA based production designer who creates the visual world in television and film. You likely have seen her work on shows like The X Files, Cold Case, Scandal, and most recently Truth Be Told. Corey is a creative thinker and takes us through how she creates a setting to enhance stories, especially the crime stories that we love so much. We learn her own relationship to true crime as well. Reminder! DIE-ALOGUE will be at CrimeCon Orlando, and if you use our show code when registering, you will receive 10% off! I want to meet you...2020-01-1452 minDIE-ALOGUETiffany Reese | Something Was Wrong PodcastPlease welcome Tiffany Reese to DIE-ALOGUE! Sometimes I can't help myself and I must reach out to a creator while still enjoying their poddcast/book/show, etc. Tiffany is one of those people. Something Was Wrong - her podcast about human dynamics, emotional abuse, and gaslighting, is SO compelling and so UNLIKE anything else I have heard. If you've yet to download and listen, do not delay - subscribe to her show, and get excited because her forthcoming season is about a cult! Also, you will be in great company because her podcast is wildly successful with a huge following. T...2020-01-081h 00DIE-ALOGUEJosh Bloch |UNCOVER: Escaping NXIVM PodcastJosh Bloch is a talented journalist with CBC radio, host of the UNCOVER: Escaping NXIVM Podcast, and all around,, super nice guy! I was thrilled when we agreed to be a guest because I could talk about Keith Raniere, Allison Mack, and NXIVM endlessly. And we do. Josh shared his POV on true crime and hints at his next project which sounds very different, though similarly intense. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! You can listen to UNCOVER: Escaping NXIVM here. You can keep up with Josh on twitter. As always, if you liked this ep...2019-12-041h 20DIE-ALOGUEThe Fall Line Podcast | Laurah Norton + Brooke HargroveLaurah Norton & Brooke Hargrove are the creators of The Fall Line Podcast - a true-crime podcast that digs deep into cold cases that have received little, if any, public attention. You will hear all about how they seek out, filter, and choose the cases they cover. It is clear in the conversation, that both women put their heart into this work, though what that looks like varies for each of them. Together they have created something truly unique that has had tremendous success, but more importantly, has served families of victims who have not previously had a platform to share...2019-11-271h 18DIE-ALOGUEDr. Scott + Dr. Shiloh | LA Not So Confidential PodcastLast month I had a stellar weekend in Los Angeles, and the true highlight culminated in my last night there, when I got to interview Dr. Scott + Dr. Shiloh, hosts of LA Not So Confidential podcast! I only met them this this summer at the True Crime Podcast Festival in Chicago, but it was one of those fast, easy connections where you instantly know you've met your people. Interviewing them was a lot like listening to their podcast - constantly learning as they speak! Except this was harder, because I had to be present, responsive AND think of the next...2019-11-2055 minDIE-ALOGUEMani Tafari | Criminal Defense Attorney+ HBO 'Who Killed Garrett Phillips?"Hello, DIE-HARDS! Today's episode is full of wisdom, and that is because my guest is so wise, so gracious, and so dedicated. Welcome Mani Tafari- a criminal defense attorney in Queens, NYC, and who you might remember from the HBO doc, "Who Killed Garett Phillips?" where he is featured as Mr.Nick Hilary's attorney, legal advocate,a nd friend. If you have not seen this doc, WATCH IT ASAP. It is so well done - very thought provoking. Mani and I discuss issues like race and justice and I feel so vindicated in my love of true crime because he...2019-11-1346 minDIE-ALOGUESteve Hodel | Retired LAPD Homocide Detective + Black Dahlia Avengers SeriesEpisode 15 is a crazy story, and I really want your feedback on this one. I speak with Steve Hodel - retired LAPD homicide detective, author of 5 books, including the Black Dahlia Avengers series, and the son of George Hodel - who Steve believes is the BLACK DHALIA KILLER. I won't say too much more, but his story is a wild one, and I appreciate Steve taking the time to share so much of it with me. If you want to read his books, his blog, or learn more about him, see below for places you can find Steve and his...2019-11-061h 29DIE-ALOGUEShannon Walker | The True Crimes of the Real HousewivesTop of show podcast trailer: Ghost Town, check them out! Happy Halloween! I did something a little different for this week's episode. I know my fellow podcasters will get the dark, paranormal, and spooky covered, so I spoke with Shannon Walker of Housewives Trivia fame in NYC. Together, we discuss just a few of the TRUE CRIMES of the REAL HOUSEWIVES. You can find Shannon on instagram @housewivestrivia, and if you are in NYC, her live show ( SO MUCH FUN) is at QED: Astoria. ALSO! There's a few tickets left to the show I am co-hosting with the lovely Tori T...2019-10-301h 05DIE-ALOGUECarolyn Murnick | Author, 'The Hot One'Top of show podcast trailer: Cults and Crime, check them out! I read 'The Hot One' by Carolyn Murnick last month and paused mid-read to look her up, follow her on social, and email her request an interview. She graciously obliged and I was delighted to know she lives in NYC so we interviewed at my house. Carloyn's book taps into all the things that make my heart skip a beat: women, female friendships, a murder, and an honest coming of age story. If you like any or all of these, then you too, are in for a treat because...2019-10-2348 minDIE-ALOGUEEmily Nestor | Mile Marker 181 PodcastI loved my time talking to Emily! Her excitement is infectious - in the good way, and it was great to hear her take on bizarre cases, the good bad and ugly of true crime, and new ways to be thinking of women in these stories. You can find Emily's podcast, Mile Marker 181 here. She is active on and tons of fun) social media, too. Instagram + Twitter. As always, if you liked this episode and enjoy this podcast, be sure to subscribe, and please rate + review on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation-podcast-trailer/id1470890320?i=1000443269373 DIE-ALOGUE is a Ye...2019-10-1657 minDIE-ALOGUEMichelle Kaszuba | Assistant DA New YorkPlease welcome Michelle Kaszuba into the DIE-ALOGUE! I met Michelle earlier this year, though it feels like I have known her forever. She came to play true crime trivia, we connected after the show, and I was super impressed by her business card which read Assistant District Attorney, Borough of Queens! What a badass. As we continued to spend time ( and trade texts), I learned how Michelle approaches her work as a prosecutor, and how passionate she is for missing persons and cold cases. I think you will not only love hearing her story and learning about her work, but...2019-10-091h 09DIE-ALOGUEQuinn - Childhood friend of Jon Benet RamseyThis conversation is everything I imagined DIE-ALOGUE could be when I started the podcast: vulnerable, heart-felt, fascinating, challenging, entertaining, and insightful. I know, I know. How nice of me to review this episode so favorably. Can't help it. Quinn is lovely and was so generous in sharing her story and perspective on growing up with Jon Benet, then living in the aftermath in Boulder. CO. We certainly delve into the Ramsey's but more so, we hover around the larger questions that surround this monumental case - the pinnacle of true crime, some might say. As always, if you liked this e...2019-10-0257 minDIE-ALOGUE3C Podcast with Chris + AlleyHello DIE-HARDS! So thrilled to share today's episode with you - another pair of podcasters, and these two are MARRIED. Chris + Alley are hosts of the 3C Podcast - focusing on the Burger Chef murders in Indianapolis in 1978. I think you will enjoy learning some really interesting facts surrounding the case, as well as learning more about the host's true crime aversions and obsessions. Please see the links below for all the ways to engage, support and learn more about the 3C Podcast! As always, if you liked this episode and enjoy this podcast, be sure to subscribe, and please ra...2019-09-251h 04DIE-ALOGUEMeghan Sacks + Amy Shlosberg | Direct Appeal Podcast + Women and Crime PodcastI had the best conversation with Amy Shlosberg + Meghan Sacks. Together, they host the Direct Appeal podcast - examining the case of Melanie McGuire, who maintains her innocence to this day, after her conviction of killing her husband in 2004. Amy + Meghan are criminology professors at Farleigh Dickinson University in NJ. We went HARD and tackled tiny issues like justice ( who gets it?), reasonable doubt ( we get this wrong A LOT), and how to consume true crime responsibly. But don't fear, we also laugh. A lot! Best of all, we got to be the first to hear about their newest project - a...2019-09-181h 00DIE-ALOGUESarah Turney | Voices for Justice Podcast +Advocate for Missing Sister, Alissa TurneyAt the top of the show you will hear from Crawlspace Media founders - Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna, you might know their podcast, Missing Maura Murray, though they produce and host several! They are part of the team behind an exciting new event - American True Crime Fest! Get your tickets now to be part of this one of a kind gather. I will be there! Speaking of that event, today's guest will also be there. Sarah Turney found herself in the middle of true crime when her sister, Alissa, went missing in 2001. She shares the unbelievable story on t...2019-09-1152 minDIE-ALOGUEToby Ball | Crime Writers On Podcast + City Trilogy BooksGreat news, DIE-HARDS! The podcast now has an Instagram + Facebook page - follow us on both @diealoguepod! Today's episode is an exciting one - it's going to make you think! I interviewed Toby Ball, of Crime Writers On podcast, ( one of my long standing favorites), and author of the City Trilogy Book Series. Toby is so smart, I was a tad intimidated to talk to him, but he's just as warm and approachable as he is intelligent, so all was just fine. We talk about the genre of true crime - how it's changed and is changing, and what makes a...2019-09-0455 minDIE-ALOGUEDaryn Carp | Martinis + Murder Podcast and Bravo PersonalityHow lucky am I? I sat down the inimitable Daryn Carp - pay close attention when she's speaking, because she doesn't slow down for anything! If you don't already know Daryn ( and to know her is to love her), she is co-host on Martinis and Murder, an Oxygen podcast, which is how I came to know of her. Check it out here. She is also Andy Cohen's executive assistant and you will see her all over Bravo. You should follow her on social media to keep up with all that she's doing - web series, live shows in NYC, she...2019-08-2838 minDIE-ALOGUEKevin Balfe | Creator + Producer 'CrimeCon'The man behind CrimeCon is our guest today! Kevin Balfe was so gracious and fun and smart - I really enjoyed talking with him. He is a true crime loving entrepreneur which is probably why I like him so much. In addition to digging deep into our love for the true crime genre, I also got some great intel on the year ahead for CrimeCon, including a little breaking news event announcement for later this year! If you haven't been to CrimeCon, this is an amazing opportunity to learn more about the spirit behind the event and how it's changing...2019-08-211h 16DIE-ALOGUETerra Newell | Survivor + Advocate 'Dirty John'Welcome to the third episode of DIE-ALOGUE: a true crime conversation. This one has been tough to keep a secret! I am beyond thrilled to share my conversation with Terra Newell! If you don't already know her story you will hear how she survived a violent attack by none other than 'Dirty John.' Since that time, Terra has been working on her healing and helping others identify red flags and coercive abuse. Despite these heavy topics, we manage to giggle and I definitely learned more about Terra than I'd previously known Enjoy! If you liked this episode and enjoy th...2019-08-1453 minDIE-ALOGUEAlex Akesson | Escapee + Survivor Children of God CultWelcome to the second episode of DIE-ALOGUE: a true crime conversation. This was a difficult one for a number of reasons, and I am so indebted to Alex for sharing her story. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, and please rate + review on iTunes! IF you or someone you know needs to escape a cult or help after leaving one, pls visit this website for list of contacts with locations around the world. https://www.fecris.org/members/ The PTSD treatment Alex references is Dive Therapy. Thanks again to our premier sponsor: Long Island Crime Expo! If you a...2019-08-061h 03DIE-ALOGUETori Telfer | Lady Killers + Criminal BroadsWelcome to the first episode of DIE-ALOGUE: a true crime conversation. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, and please rate + review on iTunes! Continue the conversation with us on: INSTAGRAM + FACEBOOK I sat down with the lovely and talented author + podcaster, Tori Telfer, to discuss all things female in relation to true crime. You can learn more about Tori's work ( and I highly suggest you do!) on all these fun places: TORITELFER.COM CRIMINAL BROADS (Podcast) NEWSLETTER LADY KILLERS ( Her 1st Book) Thanks again to our premier sponsor: Long Island Crime Expo! If you are in the tri...2019-07-3145 min
DIE-ALOGUEDIE-ALOGUE : a True Crime Conversation | Podcast TrailerMeet Rebekah Sebastian, host of DIE-ALOGUE: a true crime conversation! Every week Rebekah will interview fascinating people who have a unique connection to true crime. From cult escapees to attack survivors, artists and creators, we will attempt to answer the WHY of true crime.Original Music by Olivia HimesLet's Explore the Heart of True Crime Together.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diealoguepod/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diealoguepod/support2019-06-3001 min