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DocuTalkThroughEP52 SEASON 2 RECAPThis is the end of the year wrap up and also the 2024 Spotify wrapped for DocuTalkThrough. Enjoy
2024-12-1343 minDocuTalkThroughEP51 The Real Murders On Elm Street S1E6 Halloween HorrorA real Halloween murder on Elm Street in Greenville, Ohio, terrifies the community.
2024-11-2744 minDocuTalkThroughEP50 The Real Murders On Elm Street S1EP5 What Lies BeneathMinnesota police must determine truth from madness to solve the murder of two teens who go missing on Thanksgiving.
2024-11-2044 minDocuTalkThroughEP49 The Real Murders On Elm Street S1EP4 Cruel IntentionsCincinnati, Ohio, detectives discover the body of a young man hidden inside a trash can.
2024-11-1246 minDocuTalkThroughEP48 The Real Murders On Elm Street S1EP3 Wheel Of PunishmentInvestigators in California discover a bloody quadruple homicide involving the occult.
2024-11-0545 minDocuTalkThroughEP47 The Real Murders On Elm Street S1EP2 And We Have Serial KillersInside a burning house, firefighters find the bodies of a male and female, impaled with swords.
2024-11-0542 minDocuTalkThroughEP46 The Real Murders On Elm Street S1EP1 Killer In The WallsA disturbed teenager terrorizes a family by living in the walls of their Townsend, Massachusetts, home.
2024-10-2645 minDocuTalkThroughEP45 CropseyRealizing that the urban legend of their youth has actually come true, two filmmakers delve into the mystery surrounding five missing children and the real-life boogeyman linked to their disappearances.
2024-09-091h 25DocuTalkThroughEP44 The Hatchet Wielding HitchhikerThis shocking documentary chronicles a happy-go-lucky nomad's ascent to viral stardom and the steep downward spiral that resulted in his imprisonment.
2024-08-091h 53DocuTalkThroughEP43 There's Something Wrong With Aunt DianeAn exploration of the mystery surrounding the tragic 2009 wrong-way crash that killed a mother and seven others on NY's Taconic Parkway.
2024-07-231h 54DocuTalkThroughEP42 The Tetris Murders EP3 of 3 The Final LevelDetermined to prove that Tetris co-developer Vladimir Pokhilko did not kill himself and his family, retired crime scene investigator Sandra Brown returns to the crime scene and uncovers more jaw-dropping discoveries.
2024-07-0952 minDocuTalkThroughEP41 The Tetris Murders EP2 of 3 This Doesn't FitDetectives investigating the bizarre apparent murder-suicide of a Russian man and his family are puzzled by inconsistencies in the evidence. As they start to suspect this may be a staged scene, a surprising source thwarts their investigation.
2024-07-0351 minDocuTalkThroughEP40 The Tetris Murders EP1 of 3 Falling PiecesThe vicious murder of a Russian family in California's Silicon Valley confounds police.
2024-06-1954 minDocuTalkThroughEP39 PowerDriven to contain threats to social order, American policing has exploded in scope and scale over hundreds of years. Now, it can be described by one word: power.
2024-06-122h 19DocuTalkThroughEP38 The Playboy Murders S2EP7 Payboy Model Tells AllJill Ann Spaulding dreams of becoming a Playboy model. However, when she arrives at the mansion, she discovers that fantasy and reality are vastly different. Shunned by Hef, Jill writes a tell-all book. But could it lead to her untimely death?A
2024-05-281h 06DocuTalkThroughEP37 The Playboy Murders S2EP6 Dance To DeathIn 2010, after a night of hard partying, former Playboy model Paula Sladewski disappears — hours later, her body is found burned beyond recognition in a Miami dumpster. The investigation exposes a volatile relationship and a haunting lack of justice.
2024-05-2259 minDocuTalkThroughEP36 The PLayboy Murders S2E5 Falling StarA beautiful 19-year-old is Playmate of the Year in Canada. Her husband sees financial opportunity. But as her star rises, she's drawn to another man. Fearing loss of income, husband shoots her and her lover in their home.
2024-05-141h 03DocuTalkThroughEP35 The Playboy Murders S2E4 Horror In The HamptonsActress Melonie Haller was poised for stardom after appearing in the television series “Welcome Back, Kotter” and a pictorial in the March 1980 edition of Playboy. Eager for her next role, she heads to a party in the Hamptons that takes a violent turn.
2024-05-0958 minDocuTalkThroughEP34 The PLayboy Murders S2E3 Run Bambi RunLaurie Bembenek, fired from police, becomes Playboy Bunny. When her new husband's ex-wife dies, Laurie is painted as a femme fatale and convicted of murder. She escapes prison and got arrested in Canada.
2024-04-3055 minDocuTalkThroughEP33 The Playboy Murders S2EP2 The Bunny and Charles MansonFamous actress and Playmate of the Year, Victoria Vetri, is haunted by the Manson murders.
2024-04-2445 minDocuTalkThroughEP32 The Playboy Murders S2EP1 Double TroublePlaymate's glittering life spirals into stolen jewels, secrets and murder.
2024-04-101h 10DocuTalkThroughEP31 Thought Crimes: The Case Of The Cannibal COPA probing look into the potential future of "thought policing" through the headline-making case of the NYPD "Cannibal Cop."
2024-04-051h 01DocuTalkThroughEP30 The Devil On TrialUsing reenactments and home videos, this dark documentary investigates the apparent possession of a young boy and the brutal murder that followed.
2024-03-201h 30DocuTalkThroughEP29 Cocaine Bear The True StoryThe bizarre, stranger-than-fiction tale behind the hit Hollywood movie "Cocaine Bear" involving international drug smuggling, murder and mayhem.
2024-03-1451 minDocuTalkThroughEP28 ChowchillaGo behind the headlines to explore the strangest mass kidnapping in history, with exclusive interviews from those who lived through it.
2024-03-091h 56DocuTalkThroughEP27 Almost Human Rise of The ApesIn 2021, scientists grew human stem cells in a monkey embryo, creating a human-ape hybrid. We investigate past experiments and rumors of a live birth.
2024-02-271h 26DocuTalkThroughEP26 American Pain
American Pain traces the rise and fall of twin bodybuilders from Florida who become the kingpins of the largest oxycodone trafficking network in US history.
2024-02-222h 15DocuTalkThroughEP25 Batman And BillFor years, Bob Kane has been credited as Batman's creator. As time passed, rumors swirled that the Caped Crusader had another father. Who was this man? Batman & Bill tells the story of the uncredited creator of Batman, and a crusade to bring him justice.
2024-02-133h 03DocuTalkThroughEP24 Season 1 RecapListen as I riff a bit and recap season 1. I also give some background on the creative process of this podcast and the origins.
2023-12-0742 minDocuTalkThroughEP23 The Playboy Murders Part 6 of 6 Sugar BabyA Playboy model’s relationship with a much older man has deadly consequences.
2023-11-091h 06DocuTalkThroughEP22 The Playboy Murders Part 5 of 6 The Girl With The Star TattooWhen Star Stowe becomes Playmate of the Month, she takes the world by storm. But everything the magazine has to offer seduces Star into a world of abuse and addiction -- cutting short her dreams, leaving her alone, and heading down a tragic path.
2023-10-221h 26DocuTalkThroughEP21 The Playboy Murders Part 4 of 6 Black Bart and The BunnyWhen an ex-Playboy bunny’s husband dies at his home, police suspect his family may be responsible.
2023-10-051h 18DocuTalkThroughEP20 The Playboy Murders Part 3 of 6 Bunny Meets Bachelor
When a Playboy party hostess and model is found dead and dismembered in a dumpster, it ignites a tabloid media frenzy. As police investigate her romantic partners, her reality TV star husband heads for the Canadian border.
2023-09-201h 25DocuTalkThroughEP19 The Playboy Murders Part 2 of 6 Moth To A FlameAfter a Playboy Cybergirl's vicious murder, police comb security video for clues.
2023-09-0556 minDocuTalkThroughEP18 The Playboy Murders Part 1 of 6 All That GlitterA fan's intense obsession with a playboy playmate has deadly consequences for those she loves.
2023-08-3052 minDocuTalkThroughEP17 Milestone GenerationsMilestone Media - co-founded in 1993 by artist Denys Cowan, writers Dwayne McDuffie and Michael T. Davis and Black Enterprise EVP/Chief Content Officer Derek T. Dingle - collaborated with DC to create the fictional city of Dakota, and some of the most unique and innovative characters in comics, such as Static, Icon, Hardware, Blood Syndicate and more. Last year Cowan, alongside Milestone Media partner and award-winning producer Reginald Hudlin, relaunched Milestone Comics with DC to continue the Milestone mission in the future. The film examines the founders' trajectory throughout the last 30 years, detailing their unwavering commitment, passion and perseverance...
2023-08-111h 16DocuTalkThroughEP16 Shiny Flakes The Teenage Drug LordMax S. reveals how he built a drug empire from his childhood bedroom in this story that inspired the series "How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast)."
2023-08-011h 34DocuTalkThroughEP15 Plastic DisastersTummy tuck. Nose job. Lipo. Millions of people routinely undergo these cosmetic surgeries each year, hoping the results will help them look and feel better. But when something goes wrong, the consequences can be devastating. This HBO Documentary Films presentation exposes the dark side of plastic surgery with a shocking look at three case studies of procedures that went horrifically wrong. Featuring operating-room footage, home videos, personal 'before' and 'after' photos and interviews with patients' doctors and lawyers, the film reveals the physical and emotional havoc wrought by subsequent corrective surgeries, the toll it takes on family and friends...
2023-07-261h 37DocuTalkThroughEP14 Not So Pretty EP 4 0F 4 HairEP14 HAIR
We take care of our hair with daily shampoos and conditioning rituals, but the absence of industry regulations often put us in harm's way. Exposing the root of the problem, consumer advocates provide need-to-know tips before you lather up.
2023-06-2057 minDocuTalkThroughEP13 Not So Pretty EP 3 0F 4 SkinEP13 SKIN
Skin is our body's largest organ, and the average consumer lathers on as many as 17 products daily. But too often these products quickly migrate inside of us, giving us a not-so-pretty meaning to the phrase "skin deep".
2023-06-1350 minDocuTalkThroughEP12 Not So Pretty EP 2 Of 4 NailsEP12 NAILS
Nail acrylics, gels, and jewels are must-have bling that help us stay on trend. But how much do we know about the products we use on our hands, and does our nail care obsession come with hidden health risks to ourselves and the planet?
2023-06-0634 minDocuTalkThroughEP11 Not So Pretty EP 1 Of 4 Makeup
An investigative look into beauty and personal care products, and their absence of FDA regulations which result in hidden health risks to both the body and planet.
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We're a nation that loves looking good and our spending on cosmetics proves it, to the tune of $716 billion annually. While we trust that our cosmetic products are safe, behind the glam and glitter lie darker truths that are not so pretty.
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2023-06-0153 minDocuTalkThroughEP10 Five American Handguns Five American KidsFive American Handguns is a 1995 documentary film that tells the stories of five children who were killed by handguns. The film was directed by Bill Guttentag and Vince DiPersio, and it features interviews with the families of the victims, as well as experts on gun violence.
2023-05-231h 07DocuTalkThroughEP9 Killer Sally 3 0f 3 The People vs. Sally McnealSally's trial attracts a media frenzy when it begins on Valentine's Day, 1996. Later, following Sally's testimony, the jury renders a verdict.
2023-05-161h 09DocuTalkThroughEP8 Killer Sally 2 0f 3 The Death of Mr. CaliforniaAfter Ray's death lurid details of the McNeils' volatile marriage emerge and Sally's claims of self-defense meet new scrutiny.
2023-05-091h 15DocuTalkThroughEP7 Killer Sally 1 0f 3 ValentinesKiller Sally is a complex and fascinating story that explores the nature of domestic violence, the criminal justice system, and the power of love. The docuseries is a must-watch for anyone interested in true crime, social justice, or the human condition.
Sally and Ray McNeil meet and fall in love via a shared interest in bodybuilding. But their seemingly happy marriage masks a life of violence and abuse.
2023-05-021h 08DocuTalkThroughEP6 The Anarchist 6 0f 6 Leaving2020. Disillusioned, the Freemans move their family to another city where they face a new set of problems. Lily returns to Anarchapulco to speak about the dangers of anarchism. With conference attendance down, many in the community question what anarchy still means to them
2023-04-2537 minDocuTalkThroughEP5 The Anarchist 5 0f 6 DamageAs the sixth Anarculpulco gets underway the community reels from accusations of a fraudulent crypto currency scheme and another shocking death.
2023-04-1852 minDocuTalkThroughEP4 The Anarchist 4 0f 6 Living Without the LawA shocking murder rocks Anarchapulco, leaving the community wondering if the perpetrator was one of their own. Then, Lily opens up about her childhood trauma, and Lisa and Nathan start their own conference focused on healing.
2023-04-111h 09DocuTalkThroughEP3 The Anarchist 3 0f 6 CurrencyAs the fourth Anarchapulco conference approaches, conflicts continue to mount behind the scenes as Nathan clashes with Jeff. Then, Paul’s escalating anger threatens to harm the community.
2023-04-0456 minDocuTalkThroughEP2 The Anarchist 2 0f 6 Forking FreedomAs crypto-currency becomes the centerpiece of the second Anarchapulco, young veteran Paul Propert and Chicagoan Jason Henza each make the trek south to join the community. Soon, a crypto boom creates a dividing line between instant millionaires and those who missed the bus, prompting Lily and John to create their own, less formal anarchist conference – “Anarchaforko.”
2023-03-2856 minDocuTalkThroughEP1 The Anarchist 1 0f 6What began as a one-off conference to promote anarchy became a full-on annual event, attracting an international array of libertarians, fugitives, and families--all attracted to the idea of absolute individual self-rule. Unfolding over the course of six years, this six-part docuseries chronicles this movement that led to a strange and ultimately deadly series of events.
2023-03-2149 min