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True Crime Binge

136 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 721 ratings

Host Bob Ruff invites other true crime content creators on the show each week to share their origin stories, break down cases they’ve covered, and give you a little taste of their podcasts.  Listeners get to listen in on fun conversations, learn about new cases, and find their next true crime binge!

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129: Ryan Wolf

March 22, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes

This week’s guest is Ryan Wolf, host of the podcast Guilt, where he presents his deep dive investigations into unsolved cases from New Zealand. Ryan tells Bob and Erica about his stunt acting career and his dog Achilles, before the trio discuss the subject of season two of Guilt, the incredibly mysterious disappearance of Jim Donnelly.  Learn more about the case and listen to all episodes of Guilt here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/guilt-what-happened-to-jim-donnelly/id1590713932.

128: Mike Browne

March 15, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes

In today’s episode, Bob and Erica interview Mike Browne, host of the hit Canadian true crime podcast Dark Poutine. The trio spend quite a bit of time discussing poutine and Mike tells a great story from his days working security. The also discuss Canadian serial killer Clifford Olson Jr., an absolute psychopath who took the lives of 11 children in less than a year. To hear more about the case and listen to all episodes of Dark Poutine, click here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/dark-...

127: Brandon Schrand

March 08, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes

This week’s guest is Brandon Schrand, award-winning author and host of The Snake River Killer, a podcast covering an in depth investigation into a series of unsolved but connected murders, disappearances, and suspicious deaths in the Lewis-Clark Valley from 1979 to 1982. Before discussing the case, Brandon tells us about his experience living in an historic hotel as a child, as well as how he got into true crime and his connections to the recent University of Idaho killings. Follow along wi...

126: Jaimie & Jake

March 01, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour

In this episode, Bob interviews Jaimie Beebe and Jake Deptula, hosts of the podcast Strictly Stalking. Every Tuesday, Jake and Jaimie present true stories of stalking cases, often by talking to the survivors themselves. The group spends a considerable amount of time discussing dogs, dating, and Bob’s potential as a TV actor. They also discuss a case where a man uses his military training to stalk and harass his ex-girlfriend, and how she trapped him and got him arrested.  You can hear more ...

125: Christie & Heather

February 22, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour

This week’s guests are comedians and hosts of the popular podcast Sinisterhood, Christie Wallace and Heather McKinney. In the episode, Bob dissects everyone’s recording locations, Christie tells everyone about her pig, Petal, and the group weighs in on Bob’s new comedy endeavors. They also briefly discuss the case of Larry Ray and his cult at Sarah Lawrence College.You can hear more about the caseandget a new episodeof Sinisterhood everyweek: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sinisterhoo...

124: Vanessa Grigoriadis

February 15, 2023 11:00 - 58 minutes

This week, Bob and Erica are joined by journalist and author Vanessa Grigoriadis to talk about her most recent podcast, Infamous, in which she dives into the stories behind some of the biggest scandals. Bob asks Vanessa about her book, “Blurred Lines,” her experience going to divinity school, and, of course, the pronunciation of her last name. They also discuss Joe Francis and the fall of the infamous Girls Gone Wild franchise. You can hear more about the case and get a new episode every we...

123: Ashley Fantz

February 08, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes

In today’s episode, Bob and Erica are joined by award-winning investigative journalist and host of Wondery’s Suspect Season 2, Ashley Fantz. Bob asks Ashley about her career working as a CNN reporter and how she broke a story involving the destruction of untested rape kits by law enforcement. They then discuss the subject of Season 2 of Suspect, “Vanished in the Snow,” the 1984 murder of Jonelle Matthews. You can hear more about the case and binge all episodes of Suspect, here: https://podc...

Wondery Presents: Stolen Hearts

February 06, 2023 17:43 - 5 minutes

Sergeant Jill Evans is a small-town cop in Wales with an impressive record in her job, and a less than impressive record in her love life. After three engagements, two divorces and one affair, she’s beginning to worry that love is only true in fairy tales. That is until she meets: Dean. He’s a wealthy beauty entrepreneur with his own range of toiletries. Girl meets boy. Boy meets girl. They kiss and fall in love. Roll credits. But that would be boring, wouldn’t it? Instead, this is a love ...

122: Caitlyn & Cassie

February 01, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour

This week’s guests are Caitlyn and Cassie, hosts of PNW Haunts & Homicides, a podcast where they cover true crime and paranormal stories from the Pacific Northwest. In the episode, everyone discusses TikTok algorithms, tarot cards, and pickleball, while Bob tells everyone about his horny quails. They also very briefly discuss the horribly tragic murder of Holly Washa in 1991. You can hear more about the case, and binge all episodes of PNW Haunts & Homicides, here: https://podcasts.apple.com...

121: Jim Grinstead

January 25, 2023 11:00 - 47 minutes

This week, Bob and Erica are joined by the host of Scams & Cons, Jim Grinstead. On his podcast, Jim covers cases involving victims who are scammed and conned out of their money. Our hosts chat with Jim about Netflix shows, comedy, and winter weather. They also discuss The Russian Bride Scam, a long-running con where women form relationships with men online and eventually scam them out of their money.  To hear more about the case, and binge all episodes of Scams & Cons, click here: https://p...

120: Gilbert King

January 18, 2023 11:00 - 39 minutes

In this episode, Bob interviews Pulitzer Prize-winning author and host of Bone Valley, Gilbert King. Bob asks Gilbert about his award-winning book, “Devil in the Grove,” as well as how he found himself investigating the heartbreaking case at the center of Bone Valley. Listen to the entire season of Bone Valley now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bone-valley/id1643974551.

119: Jason Flom

January 11, 2023 11:00 - 53 minutes

This week, Bob and Erica are joined by award-winning music executive, podcast host, children’s book author, and justice advocate, Jason Flom. Jason, known for his podcast Wrongful Conviction, is also the found of Lava For Good Podcasts and executive produced the new podcast, Bone Valley. Hosted by Gilbert King (stay tuned for more on him!), Bone Valley is a deep dive into the murder of Michelle Schofield and the wrongful conviction of her husband, Leo, in 1987. Before discussing the case, Bo...

Introducing: COLD: The Search for Sheree

January 09, 2023 17:43 - 9 minutes

Sheree Warren left her job in Salt Lake City on a mild October evening in 1985. She told a coworker she was headed to meet her estranged husband, Charles Warren, at a car dealership. But she never made it, Sheree vanished. When her car mysteriously surfaced weeks later, hundreds of miles away in Las Vegas, no one could say how it got there.  When a young mother disappears under unexplained circumstances, police always turn suspicious eyes towards the husband. And although there was distrust...

118: Kim Ess

January 04, 2023 11:00 - 35 minutes

In this week’s episode, Bob interviews Kim Ess, creator and host of the podcast “A Good Night for a Murder.” On her show, Kim covers Victorian true crime cases from all over the globe. Bob, Erica, and Kim chat about Kim’s day job, as well as her side hobby and (of course) dogs. They then discuss the tragic and somewhat spooky case of murder of Matilda “Tillie” Smith in 1886.  To hear more about the case, check out the “A Good Night for a Murder” episode, “Tillie Smith,” released in June 202...

117: Jess, Wife of Crime

December 28, 2022 14:20 - 48 minutes

Today, Bob and Erica chat with Jess from the Wife of Crime podcast. Bob and Jess discuss the similarites of their careers as first responders. Then, the three talk about the case of Sunny Jacobs and Jesse Tafero.

116: Scott Johnson

December 21, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutes

This episode’s guest is sort of, not really a true crime podcaster persay… but certainly covers a lot of true crime cases on his podcast. Scott Johnson hosts the “What Was That Like?” podcast, where he interviews people in various unreal situations to hear the story from their perspective and ask the question: what was that like? Bob, Erica, and Scott chat about their mutual friend, Brandon Hall of Music City 911, and about Scott’s computer tutor podcast and his hobby of running ultra-marath...

Wondery Presents Suspect Season 2: Vanished In The Snow

December 20, 2022 20:45 - 6 minutes

For more than three and a half decades, the disappearance of 12-year-old Jonelle Matthews was a mystery – a riddle neither authorities nor her family members could solve. The residents of her cloistered Colorado hometown had scoured every inch of prairie. Jonelle’s face had been on milk cartons nationwide. Even the President of the United States had appealed to the public for help. Still, every lead had fizzled. Every person of interest had turned out to be a dead end. Then, in 2019, Jone...

115: Cadence and Alexa

December 14, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour

In this episode, Bob interviews Cadence and Alexa, hosts of the podcast “Something Sinister.” Bob critiques everyone’s recording locales, Cadence answers his questions about her theater career, and everyone tries to figure out what they call those weird Tesla doors. They then discuss the Delphi murders and recent updates in the case because, let’s be honest, there’s just so much to talk about!

114: Suruthi & Hannah

December 07, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour

In this week’s episode, Bob and Erica are joined by Suruthi and Hannah, hosts of the award-winning podcast, “RedHanded.” One of the UK’s top true crime podcasts, Suruthi and Hannah cover a new true crime case each week and have taken their show on tour throughout Europe. The group discusses their busy schedules and career backgrounds, before diving into a riveting discussion of the recent updates in the case that’s all over the headlines, The Delphi murders. 

113: Tim Elliott

November 30, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutes

This week’s guest is Australian award-winning journalist & travel writer, Tim Elliott. Tim is the host of the new podcast, Inside the Tribe.

112: Jordan Bonaparte

November 23, 2022 11:00 - 58 minutes

This week’s guest is Jordan Bonaparte, host of the award-winning Canadian podcast, “Nighttime.” Jordan provides in-depth coverage of his investigations into Canadian crimes and mysteries, often featuring interviews with those closely connected to each case. Bob and Jordan chat about the history of podcasts and podcast recording equipment, before discussing the devastating tragedy of the 2020 Nova Scotia Mass Shootings. Today's episode is brought to you by Uncommon Goods. Go to uncommongoods...

111: Kerry & Quinlan

November 16, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour

Kerry and Quinlan are back to talk about their new podcast, “Crime of a Lifetime,” presented by Lifetime. In this hilarious episode, everyone makes fun of Erica’s tiny closet/recording studio, Kerry learns what a grouse is, and Bob gets laughed at for having a kleptomaniac dog. At this point, we should just know that the group wouldn’t have time to talk about a case, but tune into this episode for lots of laughs and plenty of… well, dick jokes!

Introducing: The Vanished

November 14, 2022 06:00 - 7 minutes

The Vanished is a true crime podcast that explores the stories of those who have gone missing. The Vanished goes beyond conventional news reports to take a deep dive into the story of a different missing person each week.  Host Marissa Jones brings you exclusive interviews with family members, friends, law enforcement and experts on mainstream cases, as well as little known ones. Listen in, to hear what The Vanished will uncover next:  http://wondery.fm/thevanished

110: Madeleine Heather

November 09, 2022 11:00 - 41 minutes

This week’s guest is podcast host, public speaker, advocate, and survivor, Madeleine Heather. Madeleine hosts the podcast “Reclaim Me,” where she helps survivors from all over the world share their stories. Madeleine discusses the many issues with reporting and prosecution of sexual assault cases, and highlights the cases of Madi Lane and Holly Harris, two sexual assault survivors whose attackers never had to pay for their crimes despite having admitted to them.

109: Greta & Raynee

November 02, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes

This episode features Greta Jane and Raynee King, longtime friends and hosts of the unique podcast “2 Lies in a Crime.” During each story that Greta and Raynee tell on their podcast, they insert details that are not true and test their listeners’ true crime knowledge to see who can pick out the “lies” in each episode. Greta and Raynee talk about the origins of their podcast and share tips for staying awake on long drives. Then, the group discusses the case of Roxanne Pennock, AKA the Minivan...

108: Lauren Bright Pacheco

October 26, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes

In this episode, Bob and Erica interview Emmy award-winning producer and podcast host, Lauren Bright Pacheco. Lauren is the host of several true crime podcasts, such as “Happy Face,” “Murder in Illinois,” and the subject of today’s episode, “Murder in Oregon.” Lauren talks about working with the Dr. Oz show and the Christopher Vaughn case covered in “Murder in Illinois.” Then, the trio discusses the murder of Michael Francke and the wrongful conviction of Frank Gable, covered in iHeartRadio’...

107: Shane Waters

October 19, 2022 10:00 - 52 minutes

In this week’s episode, Bob and Erica chat with Shane Waters, investigative crime journalist and host of the popular podcast, “Foul Play.” Along with his co-hosts Gemma Hoskins from Netflix’s “The Keepers” and crime writer Wendy Cee, Shane presents his investigations into unsolved cases in a narrative format. Bob and Shane fill Erica in on an unfortunate naming coincidence with a criminal in the UK, as well as Shane’s theory regarding potential foreign influence. They also discuss Shane’s co...

106: Diane Godfrey

October 12, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes

This week, Bob and Erica are joined by Diane Godfrey, host of the podcast “All Rise.” On her podcast, Diane shares her experiences transcribing murder cases as a court reporter for over 30 years in the state of Massachusetts. Bob and Erica chat with Diane about Boston accents, Dunkin’ Donuts, and how stenography works. They also discuss the 1978 murder of 15-year-old Mary Lou Arruda, and Diane’s personal connection to the case.

105: Esther Ludlow – Once Upon a Crime

October 05, 2022 10:00 - 50 minutes

In this episode, Bob and Erica chat with the host of the award-winning podcast “Once Upon a Crime,” Esther Ludlow. Esther tells the story behind the story for a new, solved true crime case each week. Esther tells Bob and Erica about how she became interested in true crime, her experiences teaching at juvenile detention centers, and how her podcast got started. They also discuss the disappearance of 15-year-old Sierra LaMar, who went missing on her way to the bus stop near her home and was ne...

104: Amy Donaldson – The Letter

September 28, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes

This week’s episode features award-winning journalist and host of the podcast “The Letter,” Amy Donaldson. From Lemonada Media and , “The Letter” tells the story of the 1996 murder of Zachary Snarr and attempted murder of Yvette Rodier in Salt Lake City, Utah. Throughout this 8-part narrative series, Amy features interviews with Zachary’s closest friends and family, as well as Yvette herself. Bob, Erica, and Amy also chat about Amy’s journalism career, pickle ball, and (of course) dogs. Lis...

103: Ruth Markel

September 21, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes

In this week’s episode, Bob interviews author and public speaker, Ruth Markel. Ruth is the mother of Dan Markel, who was shot to death in his driveway in 2014. Bob asks Ruth about her book, “The Unveiling,” in which Ruth describes her experiences after her son’s death and her work to help pass The Markel Act. “The Unveiling” was published on September 20, 2022 by Post Hill Press.

102: Kayla Waters

September 14, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutes

This week, Bob is joined by the host of “True Crime Exposed,” Kayla Waters. Bob asks Kayla about working with her co-host/mom. They also chat about recording setups, Youtube, and Justin Bieber. Lastly, Bob and Kayla discuss the brutal murder of Angie Dodge and the wrongful conviction of Chris Tapp.

101: Maggie & Allison

September 07, 2022 10:00 - 46 minutes

For this week’s episode, Bob interviews Maggie and Allison, the hosts of “Coffee and Cases.” Their podcast releases episodes weekly and focuses on unsolved, and often lesser-known, cases. Bob chats with the pair about their experiences as teachers and generational differences. They also discuss the unsolved murder of Valeri Brooks in Versailles, Kentucky.

100: Bob Ruff

August 31, 2022 10:00 - 2 hours

For this special, 100th episode of True Crime Binge, production manager Erica turns the tables on Bob, in a sort of AMSS (Ask Me Some Stuff). On YouTube LIVE, Bob and Erica chat about their favorite whiskeys and Bob’s artistic skills. Bob also answers a lot of questions about the beginning of “Serial Dynasty” and how it became “Truth & Justice,” as well as questions regarding past cases and some behind the scenes looks into the world of podcasting. 

99: Kathleen Goldhar

August 24, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes

This week’s guest is Kathleen Goldhar, host of the podcasts “True Crime Byline” and “Do You Know Mordechai?” Before diving into the case, Kathleen educates Bob on the Canadian criminal justice system and journalism. Bob and Kathleen then discuss the murder of JoAnn Wilson by a Canadian politician.

98: Kristin & Mogab

August 17, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes

This week’s guests are Kristin and Mogab from the podcast “True Crime Creepers.” Kristin, the true crime “fanatic,” tells her friend Mogab, the true crime “newbie,” about a new case each week. Bob spends a large part of the episode chatting with the pair about Mogab’s name and Waffle House. They then discuss the case of Richard Glossip, a wrongfully-convicted man who currently sits on death row. 

97: Laura Beil

August 10, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes

In this week’s episode, Bob is joined by medical journalist and podcast host, Laura Beil. Laura is the host of the hit podcast, “Dr. Death,” and has launched a new limited series podcast called, “Sympathy Pains,” from iHeartRadio. Laura tells Bob about her career in journalism, making career changes, and how she got into medical journalism. They also discuss the subject of “Sympathy Pains,” the case of Sarah Delashmit, a conwoman who faked illnesses for almost 20 years.

96: Eric Carter-Landin

August 03, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes

This week, Bob is joined by Eric Carter-Landin, host of “True Consequences,” where Eric focuses on telling the stories of unsolved crimes that occur in his home state of New Mexico. Eric tells Bob about his podcast production, as well as the story behind his brother Jacob’s murder, which remains unresolved. They also discuss the disappearance and murder of 13-year-old Dylan Redwine. 

95: Chris Hansen

July 27, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes

This week’s guest is the one and only Chris Hansen, longtime host of “To Catch a Predator” on Dateline NBC, and host of the follow-up podcast “Predators I’ve Caught with Chris Hansen.” Bob chats with Chris about growing up in Michigan, his early career, and the beginnings of “To Catch a Predator.” They also discuss the case of Ronald Lloyd Bailey, a predator lurking around Detroit, MI in the 1980s.

94: Bill & Kristin

July 20, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutes

This week, Bob is joined by Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley. The pair host “Mind Over Murder,” a short-form podcast that covers a new case in each episode, along with thoughtful conversations about true crime. Bob, Bill, and Kristin chat about the man himself, Jim Clemente, bad reviews, and their careers. They also discuss the Colonial Parkway Murders, a case that Bill has personal ties to and remains unsolved to this day.

93: LIVE: Aaron & Justin

July 13, 2022 10:00 - 53 minutes

LIVE from Las Vegas! Bob invites Aaron and Justin from the “Generation Why” podcast on stage for a special live show at CrimeCon 2022. In thisfunepisode, Bob invites production manager Erica on stage to personally relay some weirdly personal facts about the OGs of true crime, and Bob learns more about their love of MMA and industrial music

92: Sarah Ferris

July 06, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes

This week, Bob is joined by Sarah Ferris, host of the new podcast, “Klooghless: The Long Con.” Sarah also hosts two other true crime podcasts, along with a sustainability podcast, but her most recent podcast covers the story of one of the largest Ponzi schemes in New Zealand history, and her family’s connection to the case. Before learning more about the case, Bob and Sarah chat about the fiasco at CrimeCon UK this year, real estate, and how Sarah ended up co-hosting a podcast with a former ...

91: Connie Walker

June 29, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes

In this week’s episode, Bob interviews award-winning investigative journalist and host of the podcasts “Missing and Murdered” and “Stolen,” Connie Walker. Bob and Connie chat about her work at the CBC, the differences between podcasting and TV journalism, and how Connie discovered her passion for covering indigenous cases. They also discuss Season 2 of “Stolen: Surviving St. Micheal’s,” which centers around Connie’s father’s experience as an indigenous child in a residential school and the a...

90: Whitney & Melissa

June 22, 2022 10:00 - 46 minutes

This week’s guests are Whitney and Melissa, hosts of “Cults, Crimes, & Cabernet.” The podcast is light-hearted in nature, but Whitney and Melissa have also dedicated themselves to advocating for victims by assisting in investigations and helping to bring awareness to unsolved cases. Bob chats with the ladies about science, COVID friend circles, and the absurdity of dry counties. They also discuss the infamous case of the disappearance of Brandon Lawson, and Whitney and Melissa’s connection t...

89: Wendy & Beth

June 15, 2022 10:00 - 46 minutes

This week’s episode features guests Wendy and Beth, co-hosts of the podcast “Fruitloops: Serial Killers of Color.” Covering the often untold stories of crimes involving people of color, Wendy and Beth also discuss historical and social contexts that contribute to those crimes. Bob chats with the duo about the inspiration for their podcast, Beth’s art degrees, and Shane Yoder’s love for the xylophone. They then discuss the horrific tragedy of the Waddell Temple Massacre. 

88: Robin Warder

June 08, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes

In this episode, Bob interviews the host of “The Trail Went Cold,” Robin Warder. Launching the podcast in 2016, Robin has since released over 300 episodes, covering a different cold case or unsolved mystery in every episode. Bob chats with Robin about writing screenplays, CrimeCon, and keeping a tidy home. They also discuss the case of Tommy Zeigler, a man convicted of the 1975 murder of his wife and three others, who some argue to this day may have been wrongfully convicted.

87: Chelsea & Brittany

June 01, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes

This week, Bob invites the hosts of “The Red Justice Project,” Chelsea Locklear and Brittany Hunt. Both citizens of the Lumbee tribe and business owners, Chelsea and Brittany created their podcast to help bring awareness to the many cases of missing and murdered indigenous people in the United States. Bob, Brittany, and Chelsea chat about their day jobs and online businesses, and discuss the lack of media coverage for cases involving indigenous victims. They also discuss the tragic murder of...

86: David Raterman

May 25, 2022 10:00 - 44 minutes

For this week’s episode, Bob is joined by writer and journalist David Raterman, who hosts the limited series podcast, “The Pink Moon Murders.” After researching and investigating the case for over 18 months, David released his podcast covering the massacre of the Rhoden family in Pike County, Ohio. Before getting into the case, Bob and David discuss what it’s like creating a podcast without a tech background, writing as a gambling columnist, and being self-employed. 

85: Katie & Kimberly

May 18, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour

In this episode, Bob welcomes back friends and hosts of “A Date with Dateline,” Katie and Kimberly. Bob catches up with the ladies, chatting about Kimberly’s Etsy shop closure, the Harry Potter fandom, and Katie’s many moves across the country. True to form, the three have such a great time catching up that they ran out of time to discuss a case! Tune in for a hilarious, light-hearted episode.

84: Molly and Geoffrey

May 11, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes

This week, Bob is joined from the UK by Geoffrey and Molly Wansell, hosts and creators of the podcast “Blood Ties.” Bob chats with the father-daughter duo about Scottish heritage, Idris Elba, and working together as a family. They also discuss the infamous case of Bible John, an unidentified killer believed to have taken the lives of three young women on the streets of Scotland.

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