While the myth persists that pain enhances creativity and seeking help dulls artistic abilities, some artists indeed turn to illicit substances driven by a desire for heightened experiences. Jazz guitarist Brent Vaartstra aptly notes, “Artists are pleasure seekers […] They want to feel something different, be something different, so that they may get a diffe ... Show More
Jul 2
The Lisa Boldridge Case: Manipulation, Obsession, and Murder
This week, I’m stepping away from our usual format to bring you a more candid, off-the-cuff exploration of a case that stayed with me—one that didn’t make national headlines but absolutely should have. Lisa Boldridge didn’t fire the gun that killed her ex-husband, Kurt—but prosec ... Show More
23m 47s
Jun 5
Trapped: The Death of Jorge Torres Jr.
There are moments in life that, once seen, can never be unseen.Maybe it’s something deeply personal—like the sight of a loved one in a hospital bed. Or maybe it’s the brief but jarring glimpse of strangers in the aftermath of a tragedy. In this episode, we examine the disturbing ... Show More
28m 8s
Nov 2021
All Shop, And No Sex - Part 1
I have the pleasure of bringing you a tale that has had the Outlines treatment, courtesy of Jess Carter, as we head back to March of 2010 this time - and next time around - on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, for a strange tale that for a great deal of it, so many things about ... Show More
1h 9m
Nov 2022
Someone's Daughter, Someone's Mum
We are off to the town of Birkenhead, in Merseyside, and back to the early noughties this time around on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, for an incredibly sad tale in which you will undoubtedly be struck by the question:
How much grief can one family possibly have?
The episod ... Show More
1h 22m