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Crime Writers On...True Crime ReviewWatching YouIn 2011, Matt Leili told police his wife Nique left their suburban Atlanta home with nothing but her toothbrush a week before her naked body was discovered in the woods. Investigators learned that for years Matt had been surveilling his family in their home through hidden cameras. Through thousands of hours of tape, police pieced together Matt's coercive and abusive marriage with Nique, but the cameras stopped rolling the night she vanished. Investigators were left with the challenge of proving Matt was the killer when they had evidence of everything in their lives - except the murder. From S...
2026-02-1941 min
DEATH AND with Victor M. SweeneyDeath And Healthspan (with Dr. Baxter Bell)In this episode of "Death And," mortician Victor M. Sweeney sits down with certified Yoga Therapist Baxter Bell to explore the concept of healthspan and how it intersects with our experience of death and aging. Victor admits that "healthspan" was a new term for him, but quickly connects it to his daily work with the realities of lifespan and mortality. Dr. Bell, who transitioned from family medicine to practicing and teaching yoga, shares how proactive lifestyle choices—like yoga and mindfulness—can extend our years of good health and reduce time spent in illness. The conversation winds through personal stor...
2026-02-1848 minDEATH AND with Victor M. SweeneyDeath and Breath (with Dr. Lucy Kalanithi)In this episode of "Death And," undertaker and mortician Victor M. Sweeney is joined by physician and writer, Dr. Lucy Kalanithi. The conversation centers around Lucy Kalanithi's experience as a widow to Dr. Paul Kalanithi, author of When Breath Becomes Air, and what it was like to help bring his memoir to life during his final days. Together, they reflect on caring for a loved one at the end of life, parenting through loss, and the delicate balance between honoring someone’s memory while not turning them into a myth. Lucy Kalanithi shares insights on grief, raising her daughter wi...
2026-02-1155 minDEATH AND with Victor M. SweeneyDeath and FearIn this monologue episode of "Death And," mortician and funeral director Victor M. Sweeney explores the theme of death and fear, inviting listeners to reflect on their own anxieties around mortality and the grieving process. Victor shares personal stories from his life and career, demystifying the fear people often have about being near the dead and the unfamiliar rituals of funerals. He talks about how children naturally approach death with curiosity, and how adults might benefit from adopting a similar openness instead of avoidance. Victor emphasizes the power of permission—encouraging listeners to stay present in difficult moments, touch th...
2026-02-0443 min
FuturologyOur Mind Meld with Machines Is Coming (with Max Hodak and Nils Gilman)Big Tech already lives rent-free in our heads. The attention economy monetized and industrialized our mental real estate long ago. Now, with brain-computer interfaces, companies with ambitious names like Science are preparing to barge through the doors of perception and take up permanent residence inside our minds.
In this episode, Hodak – a co-founder of Neuralink and now the founder and CEO of Science – is more familiar with how to create this mind meld with machines than nearly anyone on Earth. Hodak is part of a growing cadre of true believer tech accelerationists who argue that humanity’s best ch...
2026-02-041h 08DEATH AND with Victor M. SweeneyDeath And Midwifery (with Paige Pederson)In this episode of "Death And," mortician and funeral director Victor M. Sweeney sits down with Paige Pederson, a certified midwife from Grand Forks, North Dakota, to explore the fascinating overlap between death and the practice of midwifery. The conversation reveals how both professions, though on seemingly opposite ends of life, revolve around being present with families in moments of profound transition—birth and death. Paige opens up about the hands-on, relationship-based nature of her work, caring for women from conception through postpartum and valuing the trust that develops along the way. Victor shares parallels from funeral service, including th...
2026-01-2859 minDEATH AND with Victor M. SweeneyDeath And Near Death Experiences (with Dr. Tony Cicoria)In this episode of "Death And," mortician and funeral director Victor M. Sweeney sits down with Dr. Tony Cicoria, an orthopedic surgeon who shares his remarkable near death experience after being struck by lightning. The conversation centers on Tony’s experience of dying, and what it means to come back, fundamentally changed…touching on the spiritual, medical, and personal impact of such an event. Dr. Cicoria recounts leaving his body, observing his own resuscitation, and experiencing a profound sense of peace and love, which then led to an unexpected affinity for classical music, a new skill he didn’t have p...
2026-01-2154 minFuturologyCan 'Big Math' Solve for the Future? (with Terence Tao and Dawn Nakagawa)As AI floods the world with answers that merely sound right, math tethers them to the need to be actually right. New machine learning tools and collaboration platforms are pushing theoretical mathematics toward something bigger: large, open projects where progress is shared early; rabbit holes are avoided; and more people can contribute.
In this episode, Terence Tao, a Fields Medal-winning mathematician at UCLA, lays out his case for “big math.” He explains what AI can do well — and where it still fails. The question isn’t whether machines can produce answers. It’s whether we can build systems, hum...
2026-01-201h 04DEATH AND with Victor M. SweeneyDeath And Ritual Washing (with Jessica Alpert)In this episode of "Death And," mortician and funeral director Victor M. Sweeney sits down with writer and producer Jessica Alpert to delve into the deep and spiritual tradition of ritual washing in Jewish death customs. The theme centers on Tahara, the ancient practice performed by volunteers in a Hevra Kadisha, where the deceased are lovingly washed, purified, and dressed in shrouds before burial. Jessica shares how this collective act is more than just practical—it’s an act of forgiveness, love, and community, emphasizing its importance for both the deceased and for those participating. Victor reflects on the diff...
2026-01-1457 minFuturologyBreaking Out of a Black-and-White World (with Brook Ziporyn and Bing Song)We live in a culture that flattens the world into yes or no. Hot takes and hard binaries promise simplicity. But complexity is leaking through the cracks. Opposites depend on each other. If you try to tease out the uncertain from the certain, you destroy the reality of the thing itself.
In this episode, Taoist scholar Brook Ziporyn makes the case that Taoism and Buddhism aren’t puzzles to solve but tools for living. Reckoning with Eastern paradoxes can help us navigate the desire to end desire. Modern science has unlocked humanity's potential to see the emptiness of...
2026-01-0656 minFuturologyThe Future of Sovereignty Is Closer Than You Think (with Graham Brewer and Grant Slater)The current world order seeks to make sovereignty simple. One map. One flag. One final authority. But in Indian Country, the borders break down. Tribal nations govern alongside the United States, and sovereignty overlaps in real, everyday ways. This isn’t a historical footnote. It’s the future, hiding in plain sight.
In this episode, Graham Brewer – the AP’s National Correspondent covering native lands and peoples – traces what sovereignty looks like when power overlaps and treaty promises from the 19th century adapt to the 21st. That negotiation is now playing out in the cloud: as languages are revive...
2025-12-231h 36DEATH AND with Victor M. SweeneyDeath And Attitude (with David Berg)In this episode of "Death And," funeral director Victor M. Sweeney sits down with David Berg to explore the theme of death and attitude. Dave, who has a terminal diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, opens up about how his perspective on life and relationships has shifted since receiving the news. The discussion covers the realities of cancer treatment, the importance of emotional tenderness in facing the end, and the bittersweet moments with family that become more precious. Together, Victor and Dave reflect on the value of living well even as the end approaches, share practical insights about planning for death...
2025-12-1755 minFuturologyConjuring Art from Machine Hallucinations (with Refik Anadol and Claire Webb)For Artist Refik Anadol, data is not just information. It is pigment. He feeds weather records, river flows, forests and archives into custom AI models and treats the outputs as brushstrokes. The point is to let AI learn from our memories and then push beyond them, catching the moments when the machine’s vision glitches out and creates something truly novel.In this episode, Anadol talks Claire Web, the head of the Berggruen Institute’s Future Humans program, about how this collaboration has changed his sense of nature, authorship, and the edges of reality. They explore how training a mode...
2025-12-1656 minDEATH AND with Victor M. SweeneyDeath And a Mortician’s Work Life BalanceIn this episode of "Death And," mortician and funeral director Victor M. Sweeney explores the theme of "death and balance," reflecting on the unique challenges that come with working in the death care profession. Victor answers thoughtful listener questions about coping with emotionally heavy cases, the evolving nature of funeral services, and how to maintain a sense of normalcy and connection outside of work. He shares deeply personal stories—from embalming a child close in age to his own son, to the small but significant ways he tries to stay present for his family despite the job’s constant dema...
2025-12-1043 minFuturologyThe Dangers of Seeing Ourselves in Artificial Intelligence (with Anil Seth and Nils Gilman)Humans are built for pattern recognition. It is the engine behind perception, emotion, and the fragile sense of self that feels so solid from the inside. For Anil Seth, this pattern-making power explains why consciousness is not a light inside but a process the brain assembles from guesses about the world. And it matters that each of us perceives that world differently.
In this episode of Futurology, Seth talks with Nils Gilman about what these differences reveal about the nature of consciousness and why they matter for the debate over artificial minds. LLMs are pattern-recognition machines of...
2025-12-091h 05DEATH AND with Victor M. SweeneyDeath and The Jazz Funeral (with James Marck)In this episode of "Death And," funeral director Victor M. Sweeney sits down with guest James Marck, Director of Music at St. Francis de Sales Oratory, to explore the rich tradition of the New Orleans jazz funeral. The conversation covers how music at funerals has evolved—from somber Gregorian chant to the lively second line parades unique to New Orleans—and why singing and ceremony have been central to grieving across cultures and faiths. James shares his expertise in sacred music and explains how traditions like the jazz funeral balance mourning with celebration, and how even secular approaches to deat...
2025-12-0347 minDEATH AND with Victor M. SweeneyDeath And a Death Cafe (with Susan Barsky Reid)In this episode of "Death And," mortician and funeral director Victor M. Sweeney sits down with Susan Barsky Reid, psychotherapist and the mother of Death Cafe founder Jon Underwood, to talk about the worldwide Death Cafe movement. The conversation centers on how gathering to openly discuss death—with no agenda, prompts, or products to sell—can be both healing and surprisingly joyful. Susan shares the origin story of Death Cafe, its grounding principles, and how her own family’s personal experiences with unexpected loss have shaped her involvement. Victor and Susan swap stories about the intimacy of talking about death...
2025-11-2644 minFuturologyWhat Whales Can Teach Us About Talking to Aliens (With David Gruber and Claire Webb)We’ve spent decades beaming radio waves into space listening for an answer. But it might be enough to start here on Earth, or more accurately, under the seas. Sperm whales live in complex clans and communicate in rapid-fire clicks. Even if we could decode their messages, is it safe to assume they want to talk to us? What, exactly, would we have to say to them?
The Cetacean Translation Initiative – CETI for whales not SETI for E.T. – is considering the implications of AI translation tools for the ocean’s depths. In this episode of Futurology, CETI Fou...
2025-11-251h 16DEATH AND with Victor M. SweeneyDeath And Analog (with Karl Schudt)In this episode of "Death And," mortician Victor M. Sweeney sits down with online coach and podcaster Karl Schudt. The two delve into how death—as the ultimate inconvenient physical reality—forces us to confront both the tangible and intangible aspects of being human. Their wide-ranging discussion covers everything from the economic and moral implications of AI, the importance of voluntary hardship, and the value of putting real effort into things like funerals, strength training, and writing an obituary. Karl Schudt reflects on living both physically and spiritually in a rapidly digitizing world, while Victor shares hands-on experiences from fune...
2025-11-1953 minDEATH AND with Victor M. SweeneyDeath And How to Become a MorticianIn this episode of "Death And," mortician and funeral director Victor M. Sweeney dives deep into what it means to pursue a career in deathcare. Responding to a wave of listener questions about entering the funeral industry, Victor shares his personal journey—from wrestling with his vocation as a young man, to his eye-opening first experiences at a funeral home. He explores the emotional realities and practical challenges of becoming a funeral professional, candidly discussing the tough hours, sometimes-less-than-ideal pay, and the profound responsibility to care for grieving families, all while reflecting on the empathy, resilience, and mindset needed to...
2025-11-1242 minFuturologyHow to Spot an Alien Civilization (with Adam Frank and Claire Webb)For the first time in human history, we can see other worlds. Nearly six thousand planets have been discovered orbiting distant stars — and more appear every year. Each one is a reminder that Earth is not unique, and humanity is not the center.
Astrophysicist and astrobiologist Adam Frank joins Claire Webb to talk about what this means for science and for us. From NASA’s search for technosignatures — the fingerprints of alien civilizations — to the planetary traces we ourselves leave behind, Frank argues that the hunt for life beyond Earth is also a way of seeing our own spec...
2025-11-111h 08DEATH AND with Victor M. SweeneyDeath And Woodworking (with John Enger)In this episode of "Death And," mortician and funeral director Victor M. Sweeney invites woodworker John Enger, to chat about the deep connections between death and woodworking. They explore how working with wood—living material that must die to become something new—mirrors the cycle of life and loss, especially in the creation of caskets and urns. John shares how the death of his father-in-law led him to leave his journalism career and pursue woodworking full-time, emphasizing the lasting legacy of handmade objects compared to more ephemeral work. Listeners also get to hear Victor M. Sweeney answer audience questions abou...
2025-11-0558 min
The Deadly SevenWRATH: Katie Lee (with guest Jennifer Wells)In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott discusses a case happening right now - Katie Lee and the murder and torture of her 17 year-old son.
In our breakdown segment, Ashley is joined by Jennifer Wells. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-10-3036 minDEATH AND with Victor M. SweeneyDeath And Loneliness (with Axel Seemann)In this episode of "Death And," Victor M. Sweeney is joined by philosophy professor Axel Seemann to explore the connection between death and loneliness. The pair dig into the different forms of loneliness, from the obvious ache left behind by losing loved ones to the deeper, existential kind that can linger even when surrounded by friends and acquaintances. Axel shares his personal experiences with loneliness, including the lasting impact of losing his mother as a child, and discusses how modern culture often rushes to "cure" loneliness instead of learning to sit with it. Together, Victor and Axel reflect on...
2025-10-2951 minThe Deadly SevenLUST: Susan Smith (with guest Tommy Pope)In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott discusses the infamous case of Susan Smith and the drowning of her two young boys.
In our breakdown segment, Ashley is joined by Tommy Pope, prosecutor in this case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-10-2240 minDEATH AND with Victor M. SweeneyDeath And Stone Carving (with Matt Loughlin)In this fourth episode of "Death And," Victor M. Sweeney welcomes guest Matt Loughlin, a stone carver from Somerset, England, to delve into the fascinating overlap between death and stone carving. The conversation touches on the history and symbolism of headstones, the meaning behind motifs and emblems, and the unique artistry involved in memorializing lives through stone. Matt shares his journey from graphic and fashion design to carving meaningful, often darkly whimsical stones, while Victor opens up about the emotional impact of creating lasting tributes and grappling with creative imperfection. They discuss how grave markers can be both universal...
2025-10-221h 08DEATH AND with Victor M. SweeneyDeath And Portraits (with Annamieka Hopps)In this episode of "Death And," mortician Victor M. Sweeney sits down with artist Annamieka Hopps to unpack the theme of death and portraits. Their conversation explores how capturing someone’s likeness, whether through paint or by preparing bodies for funerals, is intimately tied to honoring legacy and mortality.
Annamieka shares her own powerful story of facing cancer at 19 and what it was like to attend a fundraiser that felt like witnessing her own memorial, a transformative experience that now fuels her work helping others tell their stories.
Together, Victor and Annamieka discuss the art of...
2025-10-1556 minDEATH AND with Victor M. SweeneyDeath And Storytelling (with Colin Dickey)In this episode of "Death And," mortician Victor M. Sweeney sits down with nonfiction writer Colin Dickey to explore the fascinating intersection of death and storytelling. Together, they discuss how storytelling shapes the way we remember and commemorate the dead, reflecting on everything from historical burial practices to the significance of ghost stories and family rituals. Colin shares how his own fear of mortality led him to write about death, and the two delve into how different cultures and time periods approach mourning and honoring the deceased. The conversation is filled with personal anecdotes—ranging from traditions of grave go...
2025-10-081h 08The Deadly SevenSLOTH: John List (with guest Debbie Goodman)In this week's episode, Ashely Willcott discusses the notorious 1970s case of John List.
Ashely is joined by Debbie Goodman in our breakdown segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-10-0333 minDEATH AND with Victor M. SweeneyDeath And Stand-Up Comedy (with comedian Pete Holmes)In this first episode of "Death And," mortician and funeral director Victor M. Sweeney welcomes comedian Pete Holmes to dive into the intersection of death and stand-up comedy. The conversation explores how both death and comedy are surprisingly linked by truth, vulnerability, and the ability to process the hard parts of life. Pete shares his spiritual perspective on death, relating it to consciousness and the idea of "dying before you die" to fully live, while Victor offers insights from his daily work with loss and how people often misunderstand or fear death.
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2025-10-0143 minThe Deadly SevenWRATH: Robin Westman (with guest Bob Bianchi)In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott discusses the case of the Minnesota shooter who took aim at students at a church school.
In our breakdown segment, Ashely is joined by Bob Bianchi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-09-2433 min
Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!)Rewind Episode | Mortician Victor M. Sweeney on Raising Death-Positive KidsWe've been teasing it for months; a new podcast that we are producing in conjunction with Wavland which is hosted by former Modern Dadhood guest, Victor M. Sweeney. And now the time has come to make the official announcement and share the trailer. And we couldn't think of a better way to do that, than to couple it with a Rewind episode of our original chat with the Internet's famous mortician himself. Stay to the end for some death-themed movie trivia... And please subscribe to the new podcast using the links below!LINKSVictor M...
2025-09-1250 minThe Deadly SevenGLUTTONY: "Cannibal" Joe Metheny (with guest Natasha Scruggs)In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott discusses the gruesome case of serial killer and cannibal Joe Metheny.
Ashley is joined by Natasha Scruggs in our breakdown segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-09-0833 minThe Deadly SevenPRIDE: The Ahmaud Arbery Case (with Kevin Gough)In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott discusses the controversial case surrounding the murder of Ahmaud Arbery.
In our breakdown segment, Ashley is joined by Kevin Gough, defense attorney for William Bryan, one of the three defendants in the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-08-2538 minDEATH AND with Victor M. SweeneyTrailer: DEATH AND with Victor M. SweeneyA new weekly audio and video series hosted by Victor M. Sweeney.
Equal parts heart, humor, and heaping portions of the unexpected, DEATH AND with Victor M. Sweeney explores how death colors the moments that make us human.
Small-town mortician (and accidental Internet sensation), Victor M. Sweeney brings curiosity, wit, astonishing stories, and plenty of gallows humor to each episode, teaming up with guests to dismantle taboos, address morbid questions and share real-life stories that find death lurking in everything from stand-up comedy to your morning cup of coffee.
2025-08-2101 minThe Deadly SevenENVY: Gypsy Rose Blanchard (with KrisAnne Hall)In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott discusses the case of Gypsy Rose Blanchard.
In our breakdown segment, Ashley is joined by Constitutional Law expert KrisAnne Hall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-08-2038 minThe Deadly SevenENVY: Moriah Wilson (with guest Nicole DeBorde)This week, Ashley Willcott delves into the tragic story of Moriah Wilson, a rising star in the world of cycling, whose promising life was cut short by a deadly love triangle. Discover how jealousy and obsession led to a shocking murder that rocked the cycling community and captured international attention.
Ashley is joined by Nicole DeBorde in our breakdown segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-08-1130 minThe Deadly SevenGREED: Jason and Donna Slaughter (with guest Trebor Randle)This week Ashley Willcott delves into the chilling case of Jason and Donna Slaughter, who murdered their roommate Michael Haegele in a calculated scheme driven by greed. Initially presented as a missing person's case, the investigation revealed a dark motive involving life insurance policies. The discussion explores the dynamics of their relationship, the gruesome details of the murder, and the eventual arrest and conviction of the Slaughters.
In our breakdown segment, Ashley is joined by former GBI investigator Trebor Randle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-08-0530 minThe Deadly SevenLUST: The Colonial Parkway Murders (with guest Monika Torres)This week's episode delves into the Colonial Parkway murders, a series of chilling and connected murders that occurred in Virginia during the late 1980s.
Ashley is joined by Monika Torres in our breakdown segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-07-2933 minThe Deadly SevenPRIDE: Daniel Serafini, Murder by a Major Leaguer (with guest C.K. Hoffler)In this gripping episode, Ashley Willcott reviews the dramatic rise and fall of Daniel Serafini, a former Major League Baseball pitcher whose life took a dark turn. From his early success as a standout athlete to his conviction for murder, we delve into how pride and ego can shape and ultimately unravel a person's life.
In our breakdown segment Ashley is joined by C.K. Hoffler, where the two have an insightful discussion and uncover the complex interplay of personal pride, financial disputes, and familial tensions that led to a tragic outcome.
2025-07-2239 minThe Deadly SevenWRATH: The Terrible Treatment of Terrell Peterson (with Rachel Kaufman)In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott discusses the case of 5-year old Terrell Peterson, who was tortured and murdered by members of his own family.
In our breakdown segment, Ashley is joined by Rachel Kaufman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-07-1535 minThe Deadly SevenGREED: The Stunning Plea Deal of Bryan Kohberger (with guest Melba V. Pearson)In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott reacts to the stunning guilty plea by Bryan Kohberger in the Idaho student killings.
In our breakdown segment, Ashley is joined by Melba V. Pearson where they discuss the fallout with the families and what's next for the community in this case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-07-0838 minThe Deadly SevenSLOTH: Shanda Vander Ark (with guest Eric Faddis)Ashley Willcott discusses the shocking case of Shanda Vander Ark and the torture she made her son go through until his death.
In our breakdown segment, Ashley is joined by Eric Faddis, where they try and understand the why behind the crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-06-3028 minThe Deadly SevenGLUTTONY: James Alan Neal, Linda O'Keefe and the Cold Case Cracked After Over 50 Years (with guest Elizabeth Baker)In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott discusses the cold case of Linda O'Keefe, a case that was solved over 50 years later.
Ashley is joined by Elizabeth Baker in our breakdown segment, where the two review the remarkable steps taken by law enforcement to finally crack the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-06-2434 minThe Deadly SevenGLUTTONY: Jason Van Dyke and the Shooting of Laquan McDonald (with guest Dr. Laura Pettler)In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott discusses the case of police officer Jason Van Dyke and the shooting of 17-year old Laquan McDonald.
In our deep dive, Ashley is joined by Laura Pettler and the two take you inside 'The Murder Room'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-06-1745 minThe Deadly SevenWRATH: Sean Combs. Will He Walk? (with guest Corey Pegues)In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott reviews the trial of 2025, currently underway, as Sean Combs faces the spotlight in a court of law.
In our breakdown segment, Ashley is joined by retired NYPD deputy inspector Corey Pegues discusses the ongoing federal trial of P. Diddy, who faces serious charges including racketeering and sex trafficking. The discussion delves into the complexities of consent in abusive relationships, the nature of the federal charges, and the role of the jury in determining the outcome of such a high-profile case. Pegues shares insights from his law enforcement background...
2025-06-1038 minThe Deadly SevenSLOTH: The Elder Abuse and Death of Dinora Cardoso (with guest Franz Borghardt)In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott discusses the case of Dinora Cardoso, who suffered elder abuse and ultimately died as a result of the lack of care from her caregivers.
In our breakdown segment, Ashley Willcott and Franz Borghardt discuss this case of elder abuse that highlights the themes of sloth and greed as motivations for neglect. They explore the legal implications of negligence in caregiving, the role of financial incentives, and the community's reaction to the case. The discussion emphasizes the importance of accountability in caregiving and the moral responsibilities that come with...
2025-06-0334 minThe Deadly SevenLUST: Bryan Kohberger (with guest Dr. Debbie Goodman)In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott discusses the Bryan Kohberger case and upcoming murder trial.
In our breakdown segment, Ashley discusses the case with Dr. Debbie Goodman delving into potential motives, psychological profiles, and the implications of evidence found in the case. Dr. Goodman draws parallels to infamous serial killers and explores the complexities of Kohberger's mental state, including considerations of psychopathy and autism. The conversation also touches on the death penalty and the significance of the evidence presented, including a selfie taken by Kohberger shortly after the murders. Ultimately, the discussion emphasizes the...
2025-05-2738 minThe Deadly SevenWRATH: Morgan Geyser and the Slender Man Case (with guest Silva Megerditchian)Ashley Willcott and Silva Megerditchian delve into the complexities of the Slender Man case, focusing on the mental health issues surrounding the juvenile offenders involved. They discuss the implications of premeditation in the crime, the role of mental illness, and the challenges of reintegrating offenders into society. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding mental health in preventing future crimes and the need for a compassionate approach to treatment and rehabilitation.
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2025-05-2031 minThe Deadly SevenENVY: Christa Pike (with guest Robert Hille)In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott discusses the case of Christa Pike and how envy lead Pike to do the unimaginable.
In our breakdown segment, Ashley Willcott and Robert Hille delve into the case of Christa Pike, exploring the themes of jealousy, the psychological background of the defendant, the implications of her confession, and the ongoing debate surrounding the death penalty and solitary confinement. They discuss how Pike's traumatic upbringing may have influenced her actions and the legal complexities surrounding her trial and sentencing. Learn more about your ad choices...
2025-05-1329 minThe Deadly SevenPRIDE: Ted Bundy (with guest and survivor Kathy Kleiner Rubin)In this week's special episode, Ashley Willcott is joined by Kathy Kleiner Rubin, a survivor of an attack by Ted Bundy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-05-0659 minThe Deadly SevenGREED: Naomi Elkins (with guest Sue-Ann Robinson)In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott discusses the stunning case of Naomi Elkins and the drowning of her two children.
In our breakdown segment, Ashley is joined by Sue-Ann Robinson to discuss the deeper details of what happened with Elkins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-05-0227 minThe Deadly SevenENVY: Stephen Morgan (with guest Carole Lieberman)Ashley Willcott discusses the case of Stephen Morgan. In our breakdown segment, Ashley is joined by Carole Lieberman.On May 6, 2009, Stephen Morgan entered the Red & Black Cafe bookstore, located near the campus of Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, and shot 21-year-old student Johanna Justin-Jinich multiple times, killing her. Justin-Jinich was working at the cafe at the time. The shooting sparked a massive manhunt for Morgan and caused Wesleyan University to go into lockdown for nearly two days. Evidence later revealed that Morgan had previously harassed Justin-Jinich with disturbing and anti-Semitic emails when they both...
2025-04-2241 minThe Deadly SevenGLUTTONY: Curtis Reeves, Jr. (with guest Dave Aronberg)In this week's episode, Ashely discusses the Florida case of Curtis Reeves, Jr. and what happened in a movie theater resulting in a shocking verdict. In our breakdown segment, Ashely is joined by attorney Dave Aronberg, where they discuss the 'stand your ground' law that ultimately helped Reeves in his case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-04-1533 minThe Deadly SevenGREED: Ina Thea Kenoyer (with guest Jan M. Gorniak)Ashley Willcott discusses the case of Ina Thea Kenoyer, who was convicted of poisoning her partner Steven Riley when she believed he was set to inherit $30 million.In our breakdown segment, Ashley is joined by Jan M. Gorniak, as they look at the forensic aspect of the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-04-0839 minThe Deadly SevenPRIDE: Robert Durst (with guest Philip Dubé)In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott reviews the case of Robert Durst, a scion of a wealthy New York real estate family, who became notorious for a series of mysterious disappearances and deaths linked to him over several decades. His first wife, Kathleen McCormack Durst, vanished in 1982, and while he was suspected, no charges were ever filed. Then, in 2000, his close friend Susan Berman was murdered in her Los Angeles home, shortly before she was scheduled to speak with investigators about Kathleen's disappearance.The Durst case gained renewed attention with the 2015 HBO documentary "The...
2025-04-0154 minThe Deadly SevenSLOTH: Richard John Davis (with guest Kasia Earley)In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott reviews the the 1970 murder of Nancy Bennallack, a 28-year-old court reporter in Sacramento, California. For over five decades, the case remained unsolved, leaving her family and the community in a state of unresolved grief. The investigation saw renewed efforts, particularly with advancements in DNA technology. In 2004, a DNA profile was obtained from blood left at the crime scene. However, initial searches in national DNA databases yielded no matches. Eventually, investigators turned to forensic genetic genealogy. This technique involved using the suspect's DNA profile to...
2025-03-2533 minThe Deadly SevenWRATH: Scott Davis (with guest Sheryl McCollum)On this week's episode, we discuss the infamous Scott Davis case - one that hit the well-known neighborhood of Buckhead in Atlanta.In our breakdown session, Ashley Willcott discusses the case with Sheryl McCollum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-03-1844 minThe Deadly SevenPRIDE: Yaser Said (with guest Michael Jaafer)In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott discusses honor killings and the case of Yaser Said.In our breakdown segment, Ashley is joined by Michael Jaafer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-03-1132 minThe Deadly SevenSLOTH: The Staudte Family Murders (with guest Erica Wilson)In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott discusses the infamous case of the Staudte family murders.In our breakdown segment, Ashley is joined by Erica Wilson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-03-0432 minThe Deadly SevenGLUTTONY: The Pixy Stick Killer (with guest David Bruno)In this episode, Ashley Willcott discusses the case of Ronald O'Brien Clark, also known as the Pixy Stick Killer.In our breakdown segment, Ashley is joined by David Bruno. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-02-2537 minThe Deadly SevenLUST: Mary Kay Latourneau (with guest Bernarda Villalona)In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott breaks down the infamous case of Mary Kay Latourneau.In our breakdown segment, Ashley and Bernarda Villalona dive deep into the details of Latourneau's relationship with an underage boy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-02-1849 minThe Deadly SevenLUST: Chad Daybell (with guest Michelle Thomas)In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott discusses the Chad Daybell case, a companion episode to our earlier episode on Lori Vallow-Daybell.The Chad Daybell case revolves around the deaths of his first wife, Tammy Daybell, and the two children of his new wife, Lori Vallow Daybell. Chad and Lori were involved in a doomsday-focused religious group and believed in apocalyptic prophecies and the concept of "zombies" – individuals possessed by evil spirits. Prosecutors argued that they used these beliefs to justify the murders, claiming they were freeing the victims' souls. The case was further complicated by...
2025-02-1140 minThe Deadly SevenWRATH: The Menendez Brothers (with guest Wendy Patrick)In this week's episode, Ashley discusses the on-again, off-again case of the Menendez Brothers, Lyle and Erik.In our breakdown session, Ashley and Wendy Patrick discuss the original case, but also some of the newer developments eating up today's headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-02-0452 minThe Deadly SevenWRATH: O.J. Simpson (with guest Donte Mills)In this week's episode, Ashley WIllcott discusses one of the most well-known cases of the 20th century - the murder trial of O.J. Simpson.In our breakdown segment, Donte Mills joins Ashley and shares a surprising personal connection to a team member on the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-01-2940 minThe Deadly SevenPRIDE: Lori Vallow-Daybell (with guest Kelly Hyman)In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott discusses the Lori Vallow-Daybell case. Lori Vallow-Daybell was convicted of the murders of her two children, 7-year-old Joshua "JJ" Vallow and 16-year-old Tylee Ryan, as well as conspiracy to commit murder in the death of her husband's previous wife, Tammy Daybell. The case was heavily publicized due to the bizarre circumstances surrounding the children's disappearances and the couple's doomsday cult beliefs. Lori and her husband, Chad Daybell, believed they were chosen to lead 144,000 people during the apocalypse and that their children had become "zombies" who needed to be...
2025-01-2249 minThe Deadly SevenWRATH? The LA Fires and Possibility of Arson (with Philip Dubé)Ashley delves into the Santa Ana winds and their role in exacerbating wildfires in Southern California, particularly focusing on the devastating Palisades Fire. It explores the psychological motives behind arson, the characteristics of arsonists, and the ongoing investigations into the causes of these fires. The discussion also touches on the legal implications of arson and the challenges faced by investigators in identifying and prosecuting arsonists.In the breakdown segment, Ashley Willcott and Philip Dubé discuss the devastating impact of the recent California fires, exploring the causes, the role of arson, and the challenges faced b...
2025-01-151h 05The Deadly SevenGREED: Jodi Arias (with guest Marie Pereira)This week, Ashley Willcott breaks down the case of Jodi Arias and how the deadly sin of GREED turned an average girl murderous.A little later, Ashley is joined by Marie Pereira in our breakdown segment, where we go deep on the how and the why of one of the biggest cases - and Ashley and Marie do not agree on all points of this story! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-01-0848 minThe Deadly SevenENVY: George Kalomeris (with guest Josh Schiffer)Ashley Willcott dives into the case of George Kalomeris and the envy that surrounded him in his murderous ways. In the breakdown segment, Ashley and criminal defense attorney Josh Schiffer go deep on the how and the why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-01-0246 minThe Deadly SevenGLUTTONY: Adam Montgomery (with guest Sunny Slaughter)Ashley Willcott discusses the case of Adam and Harmony Montgomery and how the deadly sin of GLUTTONY took his baby girl.In our breakdown segment, Ashley discusses the details of the Montgomery case with guest Sunny Slaughter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-12-2552 minThe Deadly SevenLUST: The Scott Peterson Case (with guest Jack Rice)Ashley breaks down the case of Scott and Lacy Peterson and how the deadly sin of LUST clouded this seemingly perfect marriage.In our breakdown segment, Ashely is joined by Jack Rice, where they go deep on the how and the why of one of the biggest cases of the 20th century… that still lives on today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-12-181h 07The Deadly SevenTrailer: The Deadly SevenThe new series from Ashley Willcott and Wavland Road debuts December 18. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-12-0601 min
Murder: True Crime StoriesIntroducing: "Three" from WavlandAfter midnight on July 6th, 2012, three teenage girls walked into the thick Appalachian woods somewhere along the Mason-Dixon line. Hours later, under the glow of a nearly full moon, only two walked out. The very last time Dave and Mary Neese saw their only child Skylar was in a grainy black-and-white video. In it, she's sneaking out of her ground-floor bedroom in the middle of the night, her purse over her shoulder, her brown hair swinging as she hurries across the small parking lot to a waiting car. What happened to Skylar Neese has become gothic American lore: the o...
2024-12-0603 min
Inconceivable TruthNEW SHOW: Unfit For ServiceRandy Taylor became a soldier to serve America. But he was forced to live a life plagued by paranoia, secrecy and isolation. For years, Randy hid his true identity while risking his life in the United States Army. This is his harrowing, untold story.Unfit for Service is an 8-episode series with new episodes publishing Monday mornings. Listen to Unfit for Service now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Unfit for Service is a production of Wavland and Vespucci and is hosted by Eric Marcus. Hosted by Simplecast...
2024-11-1802 min
NobleNEW SHOW: Unfit For ServiceRandy Taylor became a soldier to serve America. But he was forced to live a life plagued by paranoia, secrecy and isolation. For years, Randy hid his true identity while risking his life in the United States Army. This is his harrowing, untold story.Unfit for Service is an 8-episode series with new episodes publishing Monday mornings. Listen to Unfit for Service now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Unfit for Service is a production of Wavland and Vespucci and is hosted by Eric Marcus.
2024-11-1802 min
Drowning CreekNEW SHOW: Unfit For ServiceRandy Taylor became a soldier to serve America. But he was forced to live a life plagued by paranoia, secrecy and isolation. For years, Randy hid his true identity while risking his life in the United States Army. This is his harrowing, untold story.Unfit for Service is an 8-episode series with new episodes publishing Monday mornings. Listen to Unfit for Service now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Unfit for Service is a production of Wavland and Vespucci and is hosted by Eric Marcus.
2024-11-1802 min
THREENEW SHOW: Unfit For ServiceRandy Taylor became a soldier to serve America. But he was forced to live a life plagued by paranoia, secrecy and isolation. For years, Randy hid his true identity while risking his life in the United States Army. This is his harrowing, untold story.Unfit for Service is an 8-episode series with new episodes publishing Monday mornings. Listen to Unfit for Service now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Unfit for Service is a production of Wavland and Vespucci and is hosted by Eric Marcus.
2024-11-1802 min
The High Roller HeistNEW SHOW: Unfit For ServiceRandy Taylor became a soldier to serve America. But he was forced to live a life plagued by paranoia, secrecy and isolation. For years, Randy hid his true identity while risking his life in the United States Army. This is his harrowing, untold story.Unfit for Service is an 8-episode series with new episodes publishing Monday mornings. Listen to Unfit for Service now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Unfit for Service is a production of Wavland and Vespucci and is hosted by Eric Marcus.
2024-11-1802 min
The Ben and Bren ShowJasha KlebeJasha Klebe is a composer known for emotive melodies and conceptually unique scores. Because of this, he has become particularly sought after for some of the most prestigious natural history programs today. From co-scoring the BAFTA and Emmy nominated music of BBC’s Planet Earth II, (alongside Hans Zimmer & Jacob Shea), to additionally providing music to the follow up series, Blue Planet II, ITV’s groundbreaking 6-part series, A Year On Planet Earth - narrated by Stephen Fry, to Netflix’s bold nature documentary series, Animal, FOX’s Malika the Lion Queen narrated by Angela Bassett, Plimsoll’s vividly eye-openin...
2024-10-041h 33
Crime Writers On...True Crime ReviewNobleWorking off a tip, investigators in a small Georgia town made a gruesome discovery at Tri-State Crematory. Bodies that were supposed to be cremated were instead dumped around the business’s property. The deceased numbered in the hundreds and had been left to rot for years. Owner Brent Marsh was charged with several crimes. Meanwhile, loved ones felt re-traumatized, left wondering who - or what - was really in the urns they had.The true crime podcast “Noble” from Wavland and Campside Media revisits the 2002 Tri-State Crematory scandal. Host Shaun Raviv talks to relatives, lawyers, and investigators about...
2024-09-0946 min
Crime Writers On...True Crime ReviewDrowning CreekIn 2007, 18-year-old Justin Gaines left an Atlanta-area nightclub, got into a black car and disappeared. Seven years later, Dylan Glass told police he took part in Justin’s murder at an after-hours party and his mother helped clean it up. He was never charged and later recanted his statement.Over the years, tips about Justin’s fate and his whereabouts have led investigators to nothing but dead ends. Theories include a robbery, a jealous boyfriend, and a drug debt to the Mexican cartel. But podcast host Sean Kipe uncovered a promising lead: that Justin’s body was placed...
2024-09-0540 min
Insider Interviews: Media and Marketing ProsHow #1 Podcasts Get Made - and Found: Jason Hoch and Mathew PassyGet two insider scoops in Epi 26 on how to create — then share — top podcasts: First up, podcast veteran Jason Hoch, creator of many number one shows, shares with host E.B. Moss how he made stuff work at HowStuffWorks…. Then Jason tells how serendipity led him to collaborate with Tenderfoot TV to make the groundbreaking show, Atlanta Monster …and what he thinks are the ingredients for not just chart-toppers, but compelling stories that are essential listening today.
Jason’s success continued at Imperative Entertainment with Boomtown, (soon to be cross-over IP as a TV show!) which was an eye-ope...
2024-09-0534 min
Autumn's OdditiesThe Tri-State Crematory ScandalIn 2002, investigators made a horrendous discovery at the Tri-State Crematory in Noble, Georgia. The owner had not cremated bodies that had been entrusted to him, but instead had dumped or buried them on the property. In all, 339 bodies were found on the 16-acre property. No explanation has been given as to why the bodies were not cremated.SOURCESNoble, a podcast by Shuan Raviv; Wavland Mediahttps://casetext.com/case/in-re-tri-state-crematory-litigation-3https://www.lieffcabraser.com/pdf/tri-state-complaint.pdfhttps://www.cremationassociation.org/cremationprocess.htmlhttps://web.archive.org/web/20110718010013/http://www...
2024-08-231h 02
Podcast PerspectivesThe Hitmaker with Wavland’s Jason HochWhat do wrestling and podcasting have in common? Jason Hoch, who ran WWE’s digital team during the early social media days and is now a leading podcast producer.In this episode, I talk with Jason, now the CEO and Chief Creative Officer at Wavland.Jason and I chat about his experience at the WWE, what it was like to work at HowStuffWorks on the hit podcast Atlanta Monster, and with Taylor Sheridan on the TV adaptation of Boomtown starring Billy Bob Thornton.To learn more about Wavland, visit wavland.me...
2024-08-0735 min
Cozy CliquesThree's A Crowd (Skylar Neese Case)This episode we dive into the true crime story of Skylar Neese, a young girl who was betrayed by her two best friends. Her tragic story deeply moved us and we wanted to cover her story and our thoughts on it.
If you’d like to listen to her story like we did, jump over to the podcast, Three, by Wavland for a detailed account on the case.
All discussions are purely our opinions ◡̈
If you have suggestions for future episodes, send your request in. We would...
2024-03-2749 min
Crime JunkieNEW SHOW: ThreeAfter midnight on July 6th, 2012, three teenage girls walked into the thick Appalachian woods somewhere along the Mason-Dixon county line. Hours later, under the glow of a nearly full moon, only two walked out.The very last time Dave and Mary Neese saw their only child Skylar was in a grainy black-and-white video. In it, she's sneaking out of her ground-floor bedroom in the middle of the night, her purse over her shoulder, her brown hair swinging as she hurries across the small parking lot to a waiting car. What happened to Skylar Neese has b...
2024-03-1337 min
Supply Chain NowPodcasting Pioneer to Wavland CEO: Jason Hoch's Saga of SuccessStarting a company is simultaneously incredibly hard work and a joy for most people who set out to do so.On today’s episode of Supply Chain Now, we welcome back former guest Jason Hoch – now CEO of his newly founded company, Wavland.An individual with awards from Apple Podcast and Webby Awards and more than 20 years in the new media space to his name, working for innovative enterprises such as HowStuffWorks, Imperative Entertainment, and Discovery, Hoch joins us to share his insights on going solo to date.Discussions include a consideration of how...
2024-02-0749 min
Stylez-T The DiverseBeatMakerPlaystation Music #OVO Inspired By Wavland Original Beat | @StylezTDiverseM |thanks to homie frescodatrackgod aka fresh3fresh for providing me with his expansion sound kit....also be sure you grab the new album wave vibes (2018) available on my site..this is original inspired playstation music...enjoy...
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Bandcamp Link:
https://stylez-t.bandcamp.com/album/wave-vibes-2018
fresh3fresh link:
https://soundcloud.com/frescodatrackgod
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http://diversemovementcrew.bigcartel.com/
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https://www.patreon.com/DiverseBeatmaker
If anyone wants to buy or lease beat original email for serious inquiries or if ever use just be sure you provide me credits please...
2017-12-2304 min
Zensei33 / PricesGoingUpDDT (prod. Zensei Blaeze)DDT (prod. Zensei Blaeze)off DMNiMFCKD
DMNiMFCKD coming 6/6/17
WAVLAND
OVERCOMERS
2017-06-0102 min
Zensei33 / PricesGoingUpDRVN (prod. Zensei Blaeze)DRVN (prod. Zensei Blaeze)
Off of DMNiMFCKD which is coming out 6/6/17.
ZENSEI BLAEZE
WAVLAND
OVERCOMERS
2017-05-3103 min
Stylez-T The DiverseBeatMaker#Wavland Future Type Original Beat (Inspired By FrescoDaTrackGod) | @StylezTDiverseM | SOLD !!!big ups to the bro frescodatrackgod who inspired me back on instagram to did some waveland type beats this is an original future smooth production all original...currently going to lease it or sell it for serious inquiries email me or contact enjoy...
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FrescoDaTrackGod Page:
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Email Contact:Stylezt2016@gmail.com
Leasing Price $65
Exclusive Rights $250
beat is currently sold if others use it then email me direct because the person who bought the beat is his to own....be sure you subscribe and become a patreon if you are interested as well..
2017-03-2203 min
Zensei33 / PricesGoingUpWant More (Fire and Ice)A track off of Producer/Artist Zensei Blaeze's tape Fire and Ice.
Enjoy..
Produced by Zensei Blaeze
2016
WAVLAND
MCMXCI COLLECTIVE
2016-11-2902 min