How to Escape Prison by Helicopter (Part...

Every family has an origin story – for author Jo Piazza (Under the Influence, Wilder) her family's is a murder mystery. For as long as she can remember the Piazzas have told the story of their Sicilian roots going back over a hundred years ago: one by one the sons and then their ... Show More

A young radio producer in Afghanistan is given an impossible task: to create a brand new, revolutionary talent show in just two months. To purchase original Afghan Star artwork visit www.awastudios.com/afghanstar — proceeds go to support The Noor Initiative, who are on a mission ... Show More

From the fall of the Taliban until its return, people all over Afghanistan planned their lives around Afghan Star. People would pack into apartments. Villages would hook up generators to a single tv so crowds could watch. New Year’s celebrations would come to a halt, all to watch ... Show More

A riot erupts inside El Helicoide as tensions mount in Venezuela. Barricaded in his cell, Josh Holt sends a series of fearful videos begging for help from the United States. We go in-depth for the first time on exactly what set it off – and how it resolved. On social: @HopeDarkne ... Show More

We take a closer look at El Helicoide itself and how it serves as a metaphor for the chaos in Venezuela. The first of several health crises to strike Josh Holt leaves him struggling, helpless and alone. A fellow inmate offers more context and perspective.   On social: @HopeDarkne ... Show More

After realizing his life and safety may well be in danger, Josh Holt negotiates a transfer "up the hallway" to a cell among the political prisoners. Health and prison conditions combine to sink Josh into his lowest point as a hostage of the Venezuelan government.   On social: @Ho ... Show More

The Holts arrive on US soil. Josh and Thamy meet the president and make the rounds on morning television. Adjusting to life on the outside requires more faith and hope than expected. On social: @HopeDarknessPod Facebook, Twitter, Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/ ... Show More

We go in-depth on all the work behind the scenes to secure Josh and Thamy Holt's freedom – including never-before-heard details about the strange interplay of faith, legal, political and human rights activists.   On social: @HopeDarknessPod Facebook, Twitter, Instagram See Privac ... Show More

Thamara Holt searches for answers after her husband of just two weeks is arrested. Armed men continue to round people up. After one of the longest days of their lives, Josh and Thamy wind up under interrogation at El Helicoide, an infamous Venezuelan prison. See Privacy Policy at ... Show More

The Holts work to get Thamy's daughters to the US. Josh and Thamy finally start getting regular "visits" from the outside world – but also become frustrated to their breaking point over their lost human rights.  On social: @HopeDarknessPod Facebook, Twitter, Instagram See Privacy ... Show More

Former homicide detective Gary Jubelin walks into the maximum security Macquarie prison, facing up to the kind of criminals he used to put inside there. An old friend once told him they breed animals in prison - but this is something different. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episo ... Show More

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After meeting, Kenji and Danielle made startling revelations about Ardie’s life, his debauched agenda, and just how depraved his mind can really be. Follow @SomethingWasWrongPodcast on Instagram For free mental health resources, please visit SomethingWasWrong.com/Resources See Pr ... Show More