True Crime Binge
136 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 721 ratingsHost 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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35: Rebekah Sebastian
June 02, 2021 09:55 - 47 minutesRebekah is the host of the “Die-Alogue” podcast, where she interviews interesting people from all aspects of the true crime space. Today she and Bob are talking cults! More specifically, the NXIVM cult. To suggest a guest or request an interview, please visit us at TrueCrimeBinge.com Follow us on all forms of social media @TrueCrimeBinge Today's Sponsors: HookedOnPhonics.com/Binge - To get your first month of Hooked On Phonics for JUST $1!! AnaLuisa.com/Binge - Use code "Binge" to get...
34: Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart
May 29, 2021 09:55 - 38 minutesAsh & Alaina host the "Crime Countdown" podcast. This aunt/niece combo have an amazing chemistry, and manage to always have a little fun when talking about serious subjects. They join Bob today to talk about the top 10 conspiracy theories surrounding the JFK assassination. To suggest a guest or request an interview, please visit us at TrueCrimeBinge.com Follow us on all forms of social media @TrueCrimeBinge Today's Sponsors: SimplyEarth.com/Binge - Get a FREE 80ml Diffuser when you sub...
33: Jason Flom
May 26, 2021 09:55 - 1 hourJason hosts the Wrongful Conviction podcast. He spent his career working in the music industry, and even owns his own record label “Lava Music”. Decades ago Jason developed a passion for helping the wrongfully convicted. He began putting his time and resources into working towards reform, and was one of the founding board members of the Innocence Project. In today’s episode, Bob and Jason talk all things criminal justice reform and discuss the wrongful conviction and eventual exoneration...
32: Sheila Wysocki
May 22, 2021 09:55 - 53 minutesSheila is a professional Private Investigator, and host of the "Without Warning" podcast. On today's episode, Bob and Sheila are discussing the subject of Without Warning. The mysterious death of Lauren Agee. To suggest a guest or request an interview, please visit us at TrueCrimeBinge.com Follow us on all forms of social media @TrueCrimeBinge Today's Sponsors: AnaLuisa.com/Binge - Use code "Binge" to get 10% off of your purchase. ThriveMarket.com/Binge - For 25% off of your first ord...
31: Mike Hixenbaugh
May 22, 2021 09:55 - 49 minutesMike hosts the Wondery Original Podcast "Do No Harm". The podcast takes a deep dive into the unintended consequences of an out of control Child Protective Services. To suggest a guest or request an interview, please visit us at TrueCrimeBinge.com Follow us on all forms of social media @TrueCrimeBinge Today's Sponsors: AnaLuisa.com/Binge - Use code "Binge" to get 10% off of your purchase. ThriveMarket.com/Binge - For 25% off of your first order. Babbel.com - Use code "Binge" for an add...
30: Josh Hallmark
May 19, 2021 09:55 - 53 minutesJosh is the Creator and Host of the "True Crime Bullshit" podcast. He joins Bob today to share his journey, and mission. Josh is determined to do as much as he possibly can through his podcast to help identify the victims of notorious serial killer Israel Keyes. To suggest a guest or request an interview, please visit us at TrueCrimeBinge.com Follow us on all forms of social media @TrueCrimeBinge Today's Sponsors: AnaLuisa.com/Binge - Use code "Binge" to get 10% off of your purchase. ...
28: Kimberly & Katie
May 15, 2021 09:55 - 1 hourKatie and Kimberly host the very entertaining and always respectful "A Date with Dateline" podcast. They join Bob today to chat about their backgrounds, the creation of the podcast, and the Dateline episode "Mystery in Big Sky." To suggest a guest or request an interview, please visit us at TrueCrimeBinge.com Follow us on all forms of social media @TrueCrimeBinge Today's Sponsors: WarbyParker.com/Binge - To try Warby Parker's FREE Home Try-On Program SimplyEarth.com/Binge - Get a FREE ...
29: Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna
May 15, 2021 09:55 - 50 minutesTim and Lance host the "Missing Maura Murray" podcast. Bob has been a long time fan, and the three have a great chat about the creation of the podcast, Tim and Lance's backgrounds, and the case itself. To suggest a guest or request an interview, please visit us at TrueCrimeBinge.com Follow us on all forms of social media @TrueCrimeBinge Today's Sponsors: WarbyParker.com/Binge - To try Warby Parker's FREE Home Try-On Program SimplyEarth.com/Binge - Get a FREE 80ml diffuser when you subs...
27: Amanda Knox & Christopher Robinson
May 12, 2021 09:55 - 1 hourAmanda and Chris are a husband and wife duo, who created and host the “Labyrinths” podcast. Labyrinths is incredibly thought provoking, and covers a variety of topics from true crime to society in general. In this episode the topic is the case of the 1977 rape of 13 year-old Samantha Geimer. Samantha was raped by famous filmmaker Roman Polanski. The twist in the case comes when Samantha, in an attempt to avoid having to testify and relive her nightmare, requested that the DA offer Polans...
26: Justin Evans
May 08, 2021 09:55 - 39 minutesJustin co-hosts the "Generation Why" podcast, along with Aaron Habel. In this Truth & Justice bonus episode, Bob and Justin discuss one of the least talked about, but most horrific serial killers in US history, "The Kansas City Butcher" Robert Berdella. To suggest a guest or request an interview, please visit us at TrueCrimeBinge.com Follow us on all forms of social media @TrueCrimeBinge Today's Sponsors: MagicSpoon.com/Binge - For $5 off of a variety pack of Bob's new favorite breakfas...
25: Patrick Hinds
May 08, 2021 09:55 - 48 minutesPatrick co-hosts the "True Crime Obsessed" podcast, along with Gillian Pensavalle. In this bonus Bob and Patrick have some fun chatting about their backgrounds, the Menendez Brothers' case, and even squeezed in a little Adnan Syed, Hae Min Lee chat. To suggest a guest or request an interview, please visit us at TrueCrimeBinge.com Follow us on all forms of social media @TrueCrimeBinge Today's Sponsors: MagicSpoon.com/Binge - For $5 off of a variety pack of Bob's new favorite breakfast fo...
24: Gillian Pensavalle
May 05, 2021 09:55 - 1 hourGillian co-hosts the extremely popular "True Crime Obsessed" podcast, along with Patrick Hinds. In this episode Bob and Gillian are meeting for the first time, and quickly get lost in conversation about everything from their mutual friend Damien Echols to the process of rescuing and adopting dogs. Before they knew it, time was up and they never even got into discussing a case. Look for Gillian to return before too long for some Heaven's Gate chat. In the meantime, enjoy this really fun a...
23: Haley Butler & Tinu Thomas
May 01, 2021 09:55 - 55 minutesHaley and Tinu created and host the breakout hit "The Orange Tree" podcast. The documentary style podcast, investigates the 2005 murder of 21 year old Jennifer Cave. It's a must listen, and you'll love hearing how it all came to be in this True Crime Binge bonus interview. To suggest a guest or request an interview, please visit us at TrueCrimeBinge.com Follow us on all forms of social media @TrueCrimeBinge Today's Sponsors: Audible.com/TrueCrimeBinge - Or text "truecrimebinge" to 500-...
22: Delia D'Ambra (2020 Interview)
May 01, 2021 09:55 - 45 minutesIn this bonus episode, Bob is joined by Delia D'Ambra. You heard from her on Wednesday, as she shared some info on Season 3 of Counter Clock. Find out where it all began in this 2020 interview. To suggest a guest or request an interview, please visit us at TrueCrimeBinge.com Follow us on all forms of social media @TrueCrimeBinge Today's Sponsors: Audible.com/TrueCrimeBinge - Or text "truecrimebinge" to 500-500 to download the Audible app for free, and try Audible Plus FREE for 30 days....
21: Delia D'Ambra
April 28, 2021 09:55 - 41 minutesDelia hosts the Counter Clock podcast. She joins Bob on the eve of the release of Season 3 of Counter Clock. Season 3 dives deep into the quadruple homicide that occurred on April 30, 1989 in the small town of Lakeville, Indiana. Pastor Bob Pelley, his wife Dawn, and Dawn’s two daughters Janel and Jolene were all brutally murdered in the church parsonage. Years later, Bob’s son Jeff Pelley was convicted for the murders. In this 20 episode series, Delia takes a close look at the crime it...
20: Barbara MacDonald & Andrew Iden
April 24, 2021 09:55 - 56 minutesBarb & Drew host the "Down the Hill" podcast. This HLN production takes a deep dive into the mysterious, heartbreaking and still unsolved murders of Libby German, and Abby Williams (Known as The Delphi Murders) in 2017, in Delphi, Indiana. Bob, Barb and Drew discuss the investigation and share their own thoughts and theories about the case. To suggest a guest or request an interview, please visit us at TrueCrimeBinge.com Follow us on all forms of social media @TrueCrimeBinge Today's Spo...
19: Rabia Chaudry
April 24, 2021 09:55 - 38 minutesRabia is a co-host and co-creator of the Undisclosed Podcast. Undisclosed got its start in the wake of the Serial podcast. Rabia felt that Serial only scratched the surface of Adnan and Hae's story, and joined forces with Colin Miller and Susan Simpson to fully investigate the case. Since then Undisclosed has continued to work on wrongful conviction cases from around the Country. Today Rabia joins Bob to talk about The State vs. Greg Lance. To suggest a guest or request an interview, pl...
18: Amber Hunt
April 21, 2021 09:55 - 47 minutesAmber is the host of the “Crimes of the Centuries” podcast. She has spent her entire adult life working as a journalist, and began her podcasting career with her hit show “Accused” before adding Crimes of the Centuries to her resume. The podcast explores notorious crimes throughout history. This week, Amber joins Bob to discuss the crazy case Ma Barker. Barker was gunned down by J. Edgar Hoover’s FBI during the prohibition days. Hoover announced to the world that his G Men had taken dow...
16: Chris Lambert
April 17, 2021 09:55 - 45 minutesChris is the creator and host of the "Your Own Backyard" podcast. He's a musician turned podcaster, who decided to make it his mission in life to try to find justice for Kristin Smart. Kristin went missing without a trace in 1996. Chris' work breathed new life into the case, and just this week...25 years after Kristin went missing...and arrest was made. This is the original Truth & Justice interview that Bob recorded with Chris a few months ago. We'll be working to see if we can get Chr...
17: Madeleine Baran
April 17, 2021 09:55 - 40 minutesMadeleine is the host of the absolutely amazing "In The Dark" podcast. Season 1 of the podcast took a deep dive into the Curtis Flowers case. Madeleine's investigation put the wheels in motion that eventually led to Curtis' release, just last year. She's with us in this episode to share her journey. To suggest a guest or request an interview, please visit us at TrueCrimeBinge.com Follow us on all forms of social media @TrueCrimeBinge Today's Sponsors: StoryWorth.com/Binge - For $10 of...
15: Justine Harman
April 14, 2021 09:55 - 42 minutesJustine hosts the hit new podcast “O.C. Swingers”. Justine takes a close look at a high-profile Newport Beach rape case. In 2018 Dr. Grant Robicheaux and his girlfriend Cerissa Riley were accused of drugging and raping women, and recording their alleged crimes on their cell phones. With over 1,000 videos to support the charges, inexplicably in 2020 Orancge County District Attorney Todd Spitzer moved to have them dismissed. The couple denies all charges, saying that they are swingers; not...
14: David Ridgen
April 10, 2021 09:55 - 48 minutesDavid is the Creator and Host of the "Someone Knows Something" podcast. David and Bob have a long chat, where David shares his origin story, and a brief breakdown of seasons 1-6 of SKS. To suggest a guest or request an interview, please visit us at TrueCrimeBinge.com Follow us on all forms of social media @TrueCrimeBinge Today's Sponsors: ThriveMarket.com/Binge - For 25% off your first order. Stamps.com - Enter code "Binge" for a special offer that includes a 4 week trial, FREE postage...
13: Paul Holes
April 10, 2021 09:55 - 1 hourPaul hosts the "Murder Squad" podcast, along with Co-Host Billy Jensen. In this Truth & Justice bonus crossover, Paul shares the story of his hunt for the Golden State Killer, Joseph DeAngelo. To suggest a guest or request an interview, please visit us at TrueCrimeBinge.com Follow us on all forms of social media @TrueCrimeBinge Today's Sponsors: ThriveMarket.com/Binge - For 25% off your first order. Stamps.com - Enter code "Binge" for a special offer that includes a 4 week trial, FREE ...
12: Jennifer Simard & Jessica Vosk
April 07, 2021 09:55 - 56 minutesJennifer & Jessica host the “Killing It On Broadway” podcast. They are both very successful Broadway Actresses, who decided to start a true crime podcast when COVID forced them out of the theater. Each week they interview a celebrity about notorious crimes from their home States. In this episode Bob, Jennifer and Jessica discuss the Oklahoma Girlscout Murders. On June 13, 1977, Lori Farmer (8), Doris Milner (10), and Michelle Guse (9) were murdered at Camp Scott in Mayes County Oklahoma....
10: The Captain
April 03, 2021 09:55 - 55 minutesBob is joined by a true crime legend "The Captain". Captain is one of the hosts of the True Crime Garage podcast. This week Captain joins Bob to discuss the mysterious disappearance of an Ohio State medical student named Brian Shaffer. In 2006 Shaffer was seen walking into the Ugly Tuna bar, and has not been seen since.
11: Dr. Scott
April 03, 2021 09:55 - 1 hourBob is joined by psychologist Dr. Scott to break down the behavior of convicted murderer Scott Peterson. Dr. Scott is one of the hosts of the LA Not So Confidential podcast.
9: Catherine Townsend
March 31, 2021 09:55 - 39 minutesCatherine is the host of the Red Collar podcast. On her show she shares stories of white-collar criminals who become violent in order to protect themselves from being exposed. In today’s episode, Catherine and Bob discuss the disturbing case of Chris Porco. In fear of being exposed for stealing from his parents, and possibly being cut off financially, Chris axe murders his father and severely wounds his mother. Join Bob at CrimeCon 2021, in Austin! Dates are June 4-6, and tickets are on...
8: Dr. Meghan Sacks
March 24, 2021 09:55 - 45 minutesMeghan is the host of the “Direct Appeal” podcast, along with co-host Amy Shlosberg. Season 1 of Direct Appeal tells the story of Melanie McGuire. Melanie was convicted for the 2004 murder of her husband, Bill McGuire. The prosecution presented a compelling case that Melanie drugged, shot and then dismembered her husband. It seemed to the jury like an open and shut case, but there is certainly more to consider. Meghan and Amy, as Criminologists, dig into the case to determine if Melanie...
7: Dr. Amy Shlosberg
March 17, 2021 09:55 - 43 minutesAmy co-hosts the Women & Crime podcast, along with Dr. Meghan Sacks. Dr. Shlosberg has a PhD in Criminal Justice, and along with teaching several courses in the field she co-hosts both Women & Crime and the Direct Appeal podcast. In this episode, Bob and Amy discuss the murder of LaVena Johnson. LaVena was a soldier in the US Army, and was deployed in Iraq on June 19, 2005. Army investigators ruled her death a suicide, but a quick look at the evidence proves that her death was most cert...
6: Maggie Freleng & Julieta Martinelli
March 10, 2021 10:55 - 38 minutesMaggie and Julieta produce the “Suave” podcast, hosted by Maggie. Suave tells the intriguing story of David Luis “Suave” Gonzalez. In 1988 Suave was convicted for a murder that he admits to committing when he was 17 years old. Due to reforms in juvenile sentencing, Suave was released from prison on parole. Maggie and Julietta share the incredible journey they’ve embarked on to tell the story of tragedy, redemption, and a complicated relationship between Journalist Maria Hinojosa and her ...
5: Dr. Shiloh
March 03, 2021 10:55 - 55 minutesDr. Shiloh hosts the L.A. Not So Confidential podcast along with co-host, Dr. Scott. On their podcast, each week the two forensic psychologist take a deep dive into some of the darkest corners of true crime. They help us to understand the WHY. Why would someone commit such a horrific crime? In today’s episode, Dr. Shiloh and Bob talk about the case of John Orr. Orr was one of the world’s most notorious serial arsonists. And here’s the plot twist. He was an arson investigator, who inve...
4: Laura Richards
February 24, 2021 10:55 - 40 minutesLaura hosts the Crime Analyst podcast, and also co-hosts the Real Crime Profile podcast along with Jim Clemente and Lisa Zambetti. Laura is a Profiler / Criminal Behavior Analyst, formerly with New Scotland Yard. Through her podcast, Laura is dissecting the case of serial killer, Peter Sutcliffe. P.S. was given the moniker by the press as “The Yorkshire Ripper.” On Crime Analyst, Laura is bringing to light the mistakes that were made throughout the original investigation. Mistakes that ...
3: Nic (True Crime Garage)
February 17, 2021 10:55 - 1 hourNic hosts the True Crime Garage podcast along with co-host “The Captain.” Bob and Nic have a fun discussion about everything from high school bands, their favorite bourbons, quitting smoking and more, before taking a deep dive into the notorious Delphi Murders. Both Nic and Bob are obsessed with this case, and are determined to see it solved. They guys even plan a trip while on the air, to meet at the crime scene and try to figure out what happened to Abby and Libby. Check out our websit...
2: Christine Schiefer
February 10, 2021 10:55 - 38 minutesChristine hosts the “And That’s Why We Drink” podcast along with her co-host, Em Schulz. Each week Em and Christine tell two stories. A spooky, paranormal/supernatural story, and a true crime story. In this episode, Bob and Christine chat about a true crime story that is both tragic and triumphant. Miriam Rodriguez is a mother on a mission. After the kidnapping and murder of her daughter Karen, Miriam vowed to track down the everyone involved and bring them to justice. She spent years ...
1: Payne Lindsey
February 03, 2021 10:55 - 44 minutesPayne is the creator and host of Up and Vanished. During season 1 of his podcast he helped to breathe new life into the cold case murder of Tara Grinstead, which ultimately led to the arrest of Ryan Duke and Bo Dukes. Season 2 follows Payne’s investigation into the mysterious disappearance of Kristal Anne Reisinger. Kristal went missing from the small Colorado town of Crestone on July 13, 2016. Her case remains unsolved to this day.
Introducing True Crime Binge
January 17, 2021 19:01 - 5 minutesWe are just two weeks away from the official launch of True Crime Binge! Episode 1 will be live on February 3rd. This trailer will give you a little taste of what you can expect to hear every Wednesday morning. Make sure you take a moment and subscribe, so you don't miss our premiere episode! Follow us on social @truecrimebinge