“It’s a mess and a nightmare and maybe it’s disingenuous to think you can turn the story of someone being murdered into anything else.” Mike tells Sarah about a missing intern, a shady politician and a nationwide obsession. Digressions include speed dial, “La La Land” and Perry Mason. The Summer of the Shark gets a bonus debunking. Support us: Subscribe o ... Show More
Nov 11
The Dictionary Wars! with Gabe Henry
<p>Remember being a teen and coming up with “cool” ways of spelling common words? Well, just like the teenager it was, the United States in the 18th century was annoying their mom, England, with the hip words that were being edited and added to their lexicon. The antagonistic pai ... Show More
1h 12m
Oct 28
Introducing: The Devil You Know with Sarah Marshall
<p>Listen now to the first episode of Sarah's new 8-part series with CBC Podcasts, The Devil You Know.</p><p>In the 1980s and 90s, Satan and his followers were accused of brainwashing children, sacrificing babies, and infiltrating North American society on a massive scale — ... Show More
41m 10s
May 2021
Unsolved Murders Crossover: Chandra Levy
After a Washington D.C. intern disappeared in May 2001, her parents learned she was having a secret affair with a powerful politician. The case erupted into a nationwide scandal, but investigators were focused on all the wrong leads. If you enjoy this episode, follow Unsolved Mur ... Show More
43m 58s
May 2022
True Crime Revolution: Sarah Turney Part 2
<p>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. </p> <p>S ... Show More
37m 49s