In the late hours of June 11, 1962, Frank Morris, John Anglin, and Clarence Anglin executed an elaborate escape plan and vanished from Alcatraz Island. 60 years later, the case remains open, and speculation abounds. Did the men meet a watery grave or defy the odds and find freedom?
patreon.com/generationwhy Tons of bonus episodes and off the cuff disc ... Show More
Mar 2025
Listen Now: Don’t Cross Kat
Kat Torres has the insta-perfect life. She is rich, gorgeous and not ashamed to share it. Her posts about witchcraft and “alien baths” drew in over a million followers, all chasing the dream of a lifestyle like hers. But as she gathers more followers around her, the secrets benea ... Show More
6m 2s
Mar 2025
Introducing: Law & Crime’s LUIGI
When Luigi Mangione allegedly gunned down UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, the media called it a senseless crime. But online, a different story emerged—one of rage, reckoning, and a suspected killer turned folk hero. More than just a true crime podcast, LUIGI, hosted by Jesse Weber, dares ... Show More
5m 39s
Jun 2025
⭐ Feature: The Coast is Clear and The Great Escape from Alcatraz
In this episode, you'll learn how to use the common English expression “the coast is clear,” which means it’s safe to proceed because no one is watching or in the way. After breaking down the literal and figurative meanings, as well as the origin, you'll hear three vivid examples ... Show More
32m 51s
Oct 2021
William and Mary Patterson | Without A Trace
<p>This week, in the spirit of October, we are covering a mysterious unsolved case from the 1950s. I have some really heavy cases coming up and thought we could use a little breather before diving in. </p> <p></p> <p>In 1957, William and Margaret Patterson disappeared without a t ... Show More
55m 19s
Apr 2025
115. Deathbed Confessions: Small Town Murder // I Am DB Cooper
A In 1957, a man approached a young girl in Illinois and asked if she wanted a piggyback. That was the last time she was seen alive
And in 1971, a man known as "DB Cooper" hijacked a plane, stole $200,000, and disappeared without a trace.
Both of these cases involved shoc ... Show More
38m 28s
Feb 2025
Episode 388 - The House of Védrines & The “Guru” Who Stole it All
<p>This story of how a rich, aristocratic French family lost their fortunes, and their minds, to a painter-and-decorator conman, unravels like Dan Brown mystery.</p><p>Secret treasures, Masonic plots, kidnap and torture - the de Védrines family were desperate to hold onto their a ... Show More
1h 26m
Sep 8
Brian Reader and the Diamond Wheezers: The Geriatric Jewel Thieves | 177
<p>Brian Reader made his name as “The Guv’nor” in the 1960s and 70s by pulling off daring, Ocean’s Eleven-style heists that turned him into a tabloid sensation. By the 2010s, his glory days were long gone – but when the lure of one final big score proved irresistible, Reader and ... Show More
50m 30s