DIE-ALOGUE
192 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 181 ratingsWhat are we even talking about when we talk about true crime?
That’s the big question DIE-ALOGUE host, Rebekah Sebastian, is getting to the heart of when she interviews her guests — a diverse cross section of true crime and criminal justice players. From lawyers and creators, to authors and survivors, DIE-ALOGUE examines the most compelling aspects of true crime, challenges the genre's tropes, and explores the ethics of true crime content for both creators and consumers. Listen in to hear the leading voices in crime, culture and justice.
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Rebekah Sebastian| The Final (é) Conversation
December 21, 2022 08:37 - 52 minutes - 71.6 MBAll good things must come to an end. This is the final episode of DIE-ALOGUE! Tune in to hear my interview with true crime author and friend, Tori Telfer — learn the WHY behind my decision to end DIE-ALOGUE, at least for now. Make sure to listen through to the end for some fun, surprise appearances! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LISTENING AND FOR KILLING THE SMALL TALK! Special thanks: Chris Gersbeck Jason Usry Javier Leiva Dr. Scott Dr. Shiloh Crawlspace Network Michelle K Shannon N Please keep i...
Gilbert King | I've Given You the Truth
December 07, 2022 06:15 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBHow can a justice system allow an innocent man to remain in prison? Bone Valley explores that maddening question and so much more. What a thrill to conclude our series on WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS today with Gilbert King, the host of my favorite podcast this year, BONE VALLEY. Gilbert is also the Pulitzer prize-winning author of Devil in the Grove. HE has written two other NYT best-selling books and his work covers race, crime, and justice in America. If you have already listened to BoneValley t...
Santa Maybe, A Criminal Feed Drop!
November 30, 2022 06:00 - 36 minutes - 50 MBIt'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. ...
Jason Flom + Maggie Freleng | The High Cost of Wrongful Convictions
November 23, 2022 07:05 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBIn 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 Mag...
Lauren Bright Pacheco | Justice is Not One Size Fits All
November 16, 2022 06:40 - 37 minutes - 54.8 MBWhat 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 Mic...
Jeff Deskovic | What Happens to an Exoneree After Their Release?
November 09, 2022 06:10 - 44 minutes - 41 MBWhat 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...
Lori Rothschild | If We Rattle the Cages, We Can Make a Change
November 02, 2022 05:30 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBWhat 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 of...
Christine Schiefer | Do You Believe? Podcasts, Tours + Ghosts!
October 26, 2022 05:15 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBLet’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. Che...
Jimanekia Eborn | What Does Your Safety Look Like?
October 19, 2022 05:15 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBWhat 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 ...
Joyce Short | How Do You Define Consent?
October 12, 2022 05:25 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB*Content Warning* Today's episode deals with consent and sexual assault, please listen with care and refer to the show notes below for resources. What are three F words that should never take place in Sex? Force, Fear, and Fraud. Today’s episode will empower you to demand justice for victims and survivors of sexual assault. After surviving three sexual assaults, Joyce Short began researching penal law in the United States and what she found was terrifying. There is no way to guarantee equal...
Season 5 Trailer!
October 11, 2022 05:00 - 1 minute - 1.29 MBWelcome 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...
DIE-ALOGUE IS BACK | Rebekah's Update Episode
October 10, 2022 05:00 - 5 minutes - 5.41 MBThe 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, ...
Sheryl "Mac" McCollum | Cold Case Investigative Research Institute
June 01, 2022 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBThis 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 cr...
David Robinson | Missing Persons Advocate, Daniel Robinson's Father
May 25, 2022 08:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBDavid Robinson began the search for his son, Daniel, 11 months ago. Parlaying his military experience into the search, David runs the operation like an Army mission. After all, what greater mission is there than to find your missing child? David shares an overview of his son’s case, the ways law enforcement has failed him, how he has garnered media interest, and the shocking discovery of human remains that David and his volunteers uncovered while searching for Daniel. CASE BACKGROUND: Dan...
Susan Criss | Presiding Judge in Robert Durst's 2003 Trial
May 18, 2022 12:26 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBPicture it: you’re at a formal dinner and get seated among strangers. Everyone goes around and shares their name and where they’re from. One table mate says “I’m Susan, I’m from Galveston.” You can’t help but say “Galveston? I can’t hear that without thinking of Robert Durst.” People laugh knowingly. Did I mention the dinner was at CrimeCon? Aforementioned table mate says “I was the judge who presided over Bob Durst’s trial in 2003, for the murder of Morris Black.” Friends, when I say my jaw...
REPLAY: Justin Evans | Generation Why
May 11, 2022 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBI 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 ...
REPLAY Patrick Hinds | True Crime Obsessed Podcast
May 04, 2022 07:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBI’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...
Paul Holes | Unmasked
April 27, 2022 07:50 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBYou 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: #hotforHoles For our final true crime book in...
DIE-ALOGUE Trailer
April 23, 2022 23:47 - 1 minute - 1.17 MBDIE-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.
Jamie Gehring | Author, Madman in the Woods
April 20, 2022 08:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBHave 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...
Kathryn Miles | Trailed: One Woman's Quest to Solve the Shendoah Mountain Murders
April 13, 2022 08:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBJulie 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 c...
Lis Wiehl | Author, A Spy in Plain Sight
April 06, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBDo 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 wr...
Jonquilyn Hill | Through the Cracks Podast
March 30, 2022 08:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBDo 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 missi...
Tamar Sarai Davis | Missing, Murdered + The Media
March 23, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBWhat 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 T...
Dr. Danielle Slakoff | Missing, Murdered and The Media
March 16, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBNew 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...
Amara Cofer | Black Girl Gone Podcast
March 09, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBNew 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 leverag...
RE-PLAY! The Anita Hill Story with the hosts from Hashtag History
March 02, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBWELCOME 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...
Business of Cults Part 3
February 23, 2022 09:00 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBThis 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;...
The Business of Cults Part 2
February 16, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBThe 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...
Business of Cults Ep 2 with Mid-Roll
February 16, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBThe 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...
The Business of Cults Part 1
February 09, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MBI 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....
Dr. Scott + Dr. Shiloh | Forensic Psychologists: We Need to Talk About Jerry from Cheer
February 02, 2022 09:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBContent 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-hotline I 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 ch...
Jake Halpern | Mob Land
January 26, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBLet'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 sil...
Laurie Gilbertson | Legal Entrepreneurs for Justice!
January 19, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBEthical, 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...
Sam Walker | American Vigilante Podcast
January 12, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBContent 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 wh...
Sheona McDonald | Dead Man's Switch: a Crypto Mystery
December 22, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBA DIE-ALOGUE first: CRYPTO CURRENCY. Welcome Sheona Macdonald, director of the new true crime documentary, DEAD MAN’S SWITCH: A CRYPTO MYSTERY. Streams on Discovery Plus Thursday, December 23. Don’t worry if you don’t know a lot (or anything) about crypto - at its heart, this is a true crime story complete with fraud, a mysterious death, and a suspiciously specific will! Sheona and I have an interesting conversation about what drives fraudsters and how powerful greed is. Listen to the inte...
YELLOW TAPE: Mystery Trivia | Pizza Is Always a Good Idea
December 15, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBWhat 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 y...
YELLOW TAPE: Mystery Trivia | Marcia Marcia Marcia - CLARK!
December 08, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBWhat 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 y...
YELLOW TAPE: Mystery Trivia | Patty Hearst is not Patty Duke
December 03, 2021 05:30 - 32 minutes - 30 MBWhat 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...
Roo Powell | Undercover Underage
November 24, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBCONTENT WARNING: This episode deals with topics of sexual abuse against minors. As you prepare to gather with loved ones this holiday, think about how you might have some difficult, but very important conversations., particularly with the kids and teens in your life about online safety. Perhaps you're like me and you go back and forth between wanting to educate myself on this topic and, also wanting to stick my fingers in my ears and pretend it doesn't effect me or my family because the sub...
YELLOW TAPE: True Crime Mystery Trivia | Voir Dire in the Boudoir
November 19, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBWhat 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 TA...
Justine Van der Leun | BELIEVE HER Podcast
November 17, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBContent Warning: Today’s episode deals with sexual abuse and domestic violence. Please take care while listening. If you need help, please reach out to the National Domestic Abuse Hotline: 1-888- 799-SAFE. Today I spoke with Justine Ven der Leun, host of BELIEVE HER, a new podcast by Lemonada Media. BELIEVE HER is not a whodunnit. This is a complicated look at what happens when a woman who has endured abuse at the hands of her partner, shoots and kills him. Nikki Addimando went from being v...
YELLOW TAPE | True Crime Mystery Trivia: The Many Meanings of Mary Bell
November 12, 2021 05:15 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBWhat 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 TA...
Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell | Illustrator + Author, MURDER BOOK
November 10, 2021 05:10 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBHope you're ready to laugh about true crime! My guest today is an author, illustrator, (best known for her cartoons in The New Yorker) and comedian. She just launched a hilarious yet poignant memoir on true crime and she isn't shying away from the light side of all this darkness. Please listen so you understand what I mean because you know respect and sensitivity are always really important to me! If you'd like to win a copy of this book, I am giving one away! Just like last week, snap a pic...
YELLOW TAPE: True Crime Mystery Trivia | The Branch Davidians and Heaven's Gate Are Not the Same
November 05, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBWhat 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 TA...
David Dominé | Author, A Dark Room in Glitter Ball City
November 03, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes - 35.4 MBDavid Dominé has written about food, history and Southern culture with an emphasis on the city he now calls home, Louisville, Kentucky. His latest book, A Dark Room in Glitter Ball City is his first true crime book and he came by it honestly. Interested in buying an old Victorian home in the historic district of Louisville, David soon learns it was the home where two men stood accused of a vicious murder. And the victim? Jamie Carol was found in the basement buried beneath the dirt floor. ...
Elle Johnson | TV Writer + Author, 'The Officer's Daughter'
October 27, 2021 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBElle Johnson knows how to tell a cop story. Her father was a New York City parole officer. Her uncle was an NYPD homicide detective. She’s written and produced for several shows including Homicide Life on the Street, Law & Order, and Bosch. She also wrote a memoir about her cousin Karen’s 1981 murder. Her book, The Officer’s Daughter: A Memoir of Family and Forgiveness, explores that tragedy, her complicated relationship with her father, and the surrounding criminal justice themes like sen...
Elie Honig | Up Against the Mob
October 20, 2021 04:16 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBThis episode is one of my favorites to date, and I did not see that coming! I absolutely loved talking to Elie Honig. Elie is currently private counsel at a law firm, but he spent 14 years as federal and NJ state Prosecutor in Organized crime. He is responsible for taking down big names in the Italian mafia of NYC and NJ. His stories are better than the movies ( which I confess, I haven't seen) and he's telling them all in his new podcast, UP AGAINST THE MOB. Listen here: https://open.spoti...
Rebecca Jarvis | The Drop Out: Elizabeth Holmes on Trial, ABC News Correspondent
October 13, 2021 04:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBWhat a thrill meeting and speaking with Rebecca Jarvis, ABC News Chief business, economics, and technology correspondent, and of course, host of the Drop Out, now in its' second season: Elizabeth Holmes on trial. We waste no time and get right into the current trial of Elizabeth Holmes, why we remain so captivated by her, who might be funding her defense, and how inaccurate Theranos results have had devastating effects on the patients who used it. Stay tuned to The Drop Out because this t...
Sarah Treleavan | The Followers: Madness of Two
October 06, 2021 04:00 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBWelcome to the perfect storm. Today's interview is with Sarah Treleavan, a writer, who produced and hosted the new podcast about Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell, called The Followers: Madness of Two. You will hear a trailer at the top of the episode! In keeping with the 'Cult Adjacent' series, we discuss how Lori and Chad's beliefs factor into this story. Was Chad a cult leader? Was Lori a follower? Or vice versa? OR are the doomsday beliefs just a distraction for us, and a justification for ...