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  A Toxic Love Story 17.08.2026 45min

  A man and his new wife become the focus of a chilling mix of online harassment and escalating violence. They think it's his ex-girlfriend, but what’s really going on? We’ll talk about the documentary “A Toxic Love Story” from Netflix.
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  Murdaugh Murders 13.08.2026 36min

  It was the hit DIY podcast that became the definitive telling of the crime of the decade. It was a true crime sensation — but was it any good? We'll discuss the podcast series “Murdaugh Murders.”
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  Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed 10.08.2026 50min

  When she witnesses an online sex worker get kidnapped, a single mom is thrust into a world of blackmail, murder, and girl’s soccer. We’ll review the Apple TV comedy thriller “Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed.”
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  Running from COPS 06.08.2026 42min

  It was the ride‑along show that entertained America and influenced how law enforcement behaved — on television and in real life. We're talking about “Running from COPS” from Headlong and host Dan Taberski.
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  Dan Taberski's Manifesto 03.08.2026 49min

  Revolutions don’t begin with action. They begin with somebody writing everything down. One of podcasting’s best takes us through the history of those written calls to action in “Dan Taberski’s Manifesto!”
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  The Clearing 30.07.2026 27min

  She was the daughter of an infamous serial killer. Then the woman teamed with a journalist to investigate what other crimes her father committed. We discuss “The Clearing” from Pineapple Street Media and Gimlet with host Josh Dean.
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  Deep Cover: The Family Man 27.07.2026 50min

  A single dad turns to robbing banks to save his struggling family. In the end, his actions destroy it. We’ll review the podcast “Deep Cover: The Family Man” from Pushkin.
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  I'll Be Gone in The Dark 23.07.2026 30min

  It was the biggest true crime book of the decade…and played a role in the capture of the Golden State Killer. We're discussing the HBO six‑part adaptation of “I’ll Be Gone in the Dark.”
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  Uncover: The Expert Witness 20.07.2026 50min

  Prosecutors say this program can put suspects at the scene of the crime. Defense attorneys think the software and its creator are frauds. We discuss "Uncover: The Expert Witness" from CBC Podcasts.
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  Suspect 16.07.2026 32min

  Police had two suspects in a young woman’s murder. Did their interpretation of the DNA lead them to arrest the wrong man? We’ll revisit our review of the classic true crime podcast “Suspect.”
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  Widow's Bay 13.07.2026 49min

  The mayor tries to turn his small island town into a tourist destination…which is hard to do when the entire place is cursed. We’ll talk about the Apple TV comedy-horror series “Widow’s Bay” starring Matthew Rhys.
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  The Mysterious Mr. Epstein 09.07.2026 29min

  He was the investor-to-the-stars who provided more than just financial advice. How was he able to lure and rape young women with no consequences for so long? We’ll revisit our review of the classic true crime podcast “The Mysterious Mr. Epstein.”
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  The Last 12 Weeks 06.07.2026 51min

  With their client weeks away from execution, a group of lawyers seeks new evidence to win him a stay and prove his innocence. We’ll talk about the podcast from Serial Productions, The New York Times, and The Marshall Project, “The Last 12 Weeks.”
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  OnlyFantasy 02.07.2026 51min

  OnlyFans changed the economy of online sex work, but what has it revealed about the nature of human intimacy? We’ll talk about the Audible Original podcast “OnlyFantasy.”
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  Maternal Instinct 29.06.2026 49min

  When a mother and her newborn arrive at a hospital, doctors determine the woman was never pregnant. So where did the baby come from? We’ll talk about the Netflix documentary film “Maternal Instinct.”
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  Hunting the Suicide Salesman 25.06.2026 48min

  Journalists and police search for a retailer who’s been selling a powerful poison to those on an online forum looking to end their lives. We’ll discuss the CBC podcast “Hunting the Suicide Salesman.”
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  The Witness 22.06.2026 45min

  A father tries to protect his son after he witnesses a brutal crime. Will the hunt for a serial killer bring them closure - or more pain? We’ll discuss the Netflix dramatized series “The Witness.”
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  The Murder of Rachel Nickell 18.06.2026 44min

  After murdering a woman in a London park, the culprit left behind a witness: her two-year-old son. Can the little boy help police catch his mother’s killer before he strikes again? We’ll review the Netflix documentary film “The Murder of Rachel Nickell.”
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  Blunt Force Trauma 15.06.2026 51min

  After a woman’s body was found alongside a rural Oklahoma highway, one law enforcement agency said it looked like an accident. Another agency said it looked like a murder. We’ll discuss the podcast “Blunt Force Trauma.”
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  A Good Girl's Guide to Murder S2 11.06.2026 49min

  Just when she thinks she’s solved her small town’s biggest mystery, one of her friends goes missing. Pip is back in season two of “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” on Netflix.