In this episode, Laura asks special guest Umberto Gonzalez, fanboy journalist and Heroic Hollywood founder who currently covers the superhero beat for The Wrap the critical questions you want answered, including:
· Who is the best Batman of all time? · Heath Ledger’s The Joker vs Paul Dano’s The Riddler? · Umberto’s favourite scene in The Batman movie? ... Show More
Apr 2022
Ep 70: Profiling ‘Bad Vegan: Fame, Fraud and Fugitives’ with Joey Repice, Part 1
Are you still trying to make sense of the Netflix docuseries Bad Vegan? You are not alone! So many of you asked Laura to deconstruct and analyse the case.
In this episode, Laura goes behind the scenes of the four-part docuseries with Joey Repice. Joey was the beverage director at ... Show More
1h 3m
Apr 2022
Ep 71: Profiling ‘Bad Vegan: Fame, Fraud and Fugitives’ Part 2
Media headlines screamed ‘Vegan Vixen’ ‘Vegan Bernie Madoff’ simplifying Sarma’s Melngailis motivation for stealing $2 million from her own restaurant was to make her dog, Leon, immortal. Others call what happened to Sarma ‘perplexing’ and ‘inconceivable.’
There are many polarize ... Show More
49m 38s
Feb 2025
242: Insane Facebook Woman Cuts Baby from Pregnant Mother’s Womb?! |The Murder of Jamie Stice
In 2011, 21-year-old mom-to-be Jamie Stice, was preparing to welcome her baby boy into the world. She had no idea she would cross paths with someone so desperate to cover their own lies and keep up appearances, that they were willing to go to unthinkable lengths to cover their tr ... Show More
56m 8s
Jun 2025
314. The Murder of Emma Compton: Crime, Control, and the Hidden Struggles of Strong Women | lovelustfridays x Big Mad True Crime x Critical Incidents
In this episode of lovelustfridays, hosts Jake Deptula and Michele Locke, alongside producer Haley Gray, are joined by Heather Ashley of Big Mad True Crime and Kyle Ashley from Critical Incidents to discuss the tragic story of Emma Compton. They explore the harsh realities of dom ... Show More
1h 37m
Dec 2024
MURDERED: Lizzbeth Aleman-Popoca
<p>When Lizzbeth Aleman-Popoca, a young mother on the brink of a new beginning, is found murdered just weeks after she vanished, the search for answers unravels a web of her boyfriend’s lies and manipulation.</p><p><i>If you or a loved one is experiencing domestic abuse of any ki ... Show More
47m 33s
May 2022
True Crime Revolution: Sarah Turney Part 2
We continue our fascinating discussion on ethics in true crime with Sarah Turney, on topics ranging from leaks in the Delphi case, parasocial relationships in true crime, web sleuthing, family-member creator content, and the future she envisions for true-crime media. Sarah Turney ... Show More
37m 49s