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Who is the real woman behind the noTORIous headlines?

Is she living in a Beverly Hills Manor or an RV?

Is she Donna Martin or is she a down and out divorcee?

In a town where the lines are blurred, it’s finally time to clear the air with the misunderstood Miss Spelling.

When a woman has nothing to lose, she has everything to gain.

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Today · 45 min
KILLER THRILLER DOCU: Murder 101: This high school class went looking for a killer…and may have found one
What started as a high school sociology project became a real cold-case investigation. Jennifer Fessler sits down with teacher Alex Campbell, whose students spent hundreds of hours digging through evidence, building timelines, challenging theories and chasing answers in the infamous Redhead Murders. Campbell shares what they uncovered, why he believes teenagers are an untapped resource for cold-case investigations, and how their work has now led to a new investigation into a 46-year-old suspicious death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Thursday · 29 min
Killer Thriller: The Unabomber Warned Us About Technology. Then He Started Killing People.
Ted Kaczynski terrorized America for 17 years while eluding the FBI. But before he was the Unabomber, he was a 16-year-old Harvard prodigy subjected to controversial psychological experiments. Director Janus Metz joins Killer Thriller to reveal the disturbing story behind the new Netflix film and why Kaczynski’s warnings about technology feel eerily relevant in the age of AI. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Thursday · 46 min
Traitors: New Blood talk, A hot take about the DWTS judges, racing to watch RHONY and RHOSLC this year
Listen if you want to… A West Wilson update no one asked for Why is Gen Z defending their iced coffee in a professional interview? A RHONY newbie walks in with a seriously juicy past Wedding planning woes with a bride to be. Channing Tatum, we see you. Just admit the burner account already? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monday · 28 min
Killer Thriller x Docu: Patrick Clancy speaks. Why are people still questioning him?
The Lindsay Clancy case is far from over. Jenn Fessler and Elisa Donovan react to Patrick Clancy’s emotional 60 Minutes interview and the intense scrutiny he continues to face, including the question of why he felt he had to defend himself publicly. They then break down the shocking 11-1 jury split that ended in a mistrial, the lone holdout who refused to budge, and the big question now: will Lindsay face another trial? Plus, they examine the complicated debate over postpartum psychosis and criminal responsibility, discuss the changes to postpartum care already being proposed in Massachusetts, and look ahead to what could happen when the case returns to court on September 29th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 19 · 34 min
Killer Thriller Docu: A Killer Story: A Murder, a Conviction, and Decades of Doubt
Jenn Fessler is joined by A Killer Story director Matthew Galkin and executive producer Josh Levine to unpack the murder case with no clear answer. They reveal the twists that changed their view of the case, the amateur sleuths who gave up everything to prove Dana Chandler’s innocence, the alternative suspect, and the shocking decision that changed the third trial. Plus, why they wouldn’t have convicted Chandler and why, after six years investigating, they’re still not sure who killed Mike and Karen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 17 · 28 min
Killer Thriller: Two Dead Parents, Two Buried Bodies and One Family Secret
After years of horrific abuse, Rickie Kananen admitted killing both his parents. Then he accused his sister Stacey of being responsible for the murders. Brendan Taylor joins Elisa to reveal the real Rickie behind "Monster in the Family" and the chillingly “normal” man he saw while watching the actual court footage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 17 · 46 min
Dancing with the Stars first impressions, Tom Cruise shirtless, and saying no to watching The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
Listen if you want to…. We’re calling a red flag on the Dancing with the Star Premiere, do the ladies have an advantage? How are we supposed to root for the stars with dance experience, biggest improvement, maybe… maybe not? It’s officially the age of older shirtless men, so who bared it all the best, John Stamos or Tom Cruise? Chris Harrison’s new dating show is giving The Bachelor a run for its money. Superman actor David Corenswet is trading in his cape for a football uniform for his next film and we are here for it! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 14 · 37 min
Killer Thriller: Love Bombing, Life Insurance and Murder: The Randy Roth Story
Randy Roth knew exactly how to charm vulnerable women. Actor Colin Egglesfield explains how that charm could turn into something much darker. Colin joins Elisa to unravel the convicted killer’s web of love bombing, control and lies, the suspicious death of another wife and the chilling question of how Randy kept convincing women to trust him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 12 · 55 min
KILLER THRILLER DOCU: One Murder. Two Men. Two very different versions of the story. Who’s lying?
Jennifer Fessler sits down with filmmakers Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato to unpack HBO’s Murder in Glitterball City and the shocking murder of hairdresser and drag performer James “Jamie” Carroll. Jamie’s body was found buried beneath a Louisville home shared by former lovers Joey Banis and Jeffrey Mundt and both men blamed the other. The filmmakers reveal the disturbing evidence they uncovered, the questions that still linger and the surprising RuPaul’s Drag Race connection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 10 · 26 min
Killer Thriller: Pregnant, Bound and Shot: The Incredible Escape of Marcela Borges
A pregnant mom and her family are held at gunpoint for three terrifying days. And what really happened inside that house is even darker than the movie reveals. Terror Comes Knocking actor Ivan Lopez joins Elisa to talk about the shocking true crime, the desperate fight to survive, and the disturbing details that never made it to screen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 10 · 48 min
The bizarre Elizabeth Holmes documentary, Alan Ritchson can sing, a cringey red carpet moment at Venice Film Festival
Listen if you want to… A house disaster that almost derailed a Disneyland trip. A meant to be coupling with Ben Affleck you didn’t see coming. What’s got us shook about Jake Gyllenhaal’s new thriller. Is the new foldable iPhone too big? What is the proper concert video etiquette? Do you a live in the moment or film the whole thing? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 5 · 46 min
KILLER THRILLER DOCU: Five Hooters Girls Were Murdered. What Did Hooters Know?
Five women. Five Hooters restaurants. Five shocking murders. Jennifer Fessler sits down with The Hooters Murders: Deadly Shift showrunner Kevin Brennecke to uncover the disturbing connections between the cases and the warning signs that may have been missed. From workplace vulnerabilities to questions of safety and accountability, the documentary explores what happened to these women and why some former Hooters employees are still afraid to speak publicly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 3 · 26 min
Reality TV snark, a bat in the mouth, is the Harry Potter series worth a watch?
Listen if you want to… The Valley cast shake up that we are actually ok with. Why we are bothered by The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Shannon and Tamr’s fight is making us laugh, and sneeze. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 3 · 36 min
Killer Thriller: Lindsay Clancy: Monster or Mentally Ill. Can She Be Both?
She killed her three children. But was Lindsay Clancy capable of understanding that what she was doing was wrong? Elisa Donovan and Jennifer Fessler take on the case and find themselves struggling with the same question that has divided so many people: How much should severe mental illness change the way we judge an unthinkable crime? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 3 · 25 min
Is DWTS giving an unfair advantage to the new cast?
Listen if you want to… The new stars have been announced and we have some thoughts. Should stars with professional dance experience even be cast? Plus, our predictions on who will go home first and who will take home the Mirrorball? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 31 · 27 min
Killer Thriller: Do You Trust Your Neighbor? The Girl Held Captive for Nearly a Decade.
Robert Baker, who plays school security guard Tom Hose in Lifetime’s The Girl Locked Upstairs: The Tanya Kach Story, breaks down how Hose kept a teenage girl captive for years without locks or chains and why psychological control can be just as powerful See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 27 · 27 min
Killer Thriller: Why She Was the "Perfect Target": Inside the Grooming of Tanya Kach
Jordyn Ashley Olson, who portrays Tanya Kach in The Girl Locked Upstairs, breaks down one of the most chilling parts of Tanya’s story: why she was the perfect target for a predator. At just 14, Tanya was isolated, vulnerable, and desperate for connection. Jordyn explains how a school security guard recognized those vulnerabilities and systematically exploited them until Tanya became dependent on the very man abusing her. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 27 · 47 min
John Stamos makes us blush, Harry walking and a baby daddy shocker
If you stumble upon a wedding, do you stop to watch or keep going? A viral video of a shirtless peeping tom at a hotel has us talking. Benny Blanco ate pizza for five days for every meal, could you do it? What has us Burnin Up for the Jonas Brothers? We are in for Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey’s new comedy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 26 · 38 min
KILLER THRILLER x DOCU: Hot Lawyer Summer: Why Trial Attorneys Are Becoming Celebrities
Why are we so obsessed with the lawyers behind true crime’s biggest cases? Elisa Donovan and Jennifer Fessler dive into our fascination with courtroom stars lie Johnny Cochran, Marcia Clark, and Camille Vasquez – and why Kevin Reddington has become a standout in the Lindsay Clancy trial. They break down how charisma, confidence and courtroom presence can turn lawyers into celebrities and even chang the way we see the people on trial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 24 · 46 min
Killer Thriller: The Hamptons Murder Too Bizarre to Believe
A Wall Street titan. A secret affair. A brutal murder inside a Hamptons mansion. Missing security footage. A millionaire murdered in his own home. More than 20 years later, people are still asking the same question: What really happened? Elisa Donovan and actor Shawn Christian unpack the twists, motives, and mysteries behind this infamous Hamptons case. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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