Sara and Danny are back this week to tackle one of the most famous unsolved cases in history: the Black Dahlia Murder. They start off with some details about Elizebeth Short’s life as an aspiring actress and then get into the specifics of the grisly murder. They also breakdown the slapdash investigation that followed which yielded hundreds of suspects but made no substantial progress for years. Then they run through the list of most prominent suspects and a few recent updates that might be final...
May 03, 2021•57 min
Sara and Dany are back with a crime with some very recent developments: the disappearance of Kristin Smart. They start off by giving some context on the events that led to her disappearance in 1996. They also go into the maddening police response at the time, and give a few reasons as to why this crime has remained unsolved for so long. Then, they break down all the recent developments that have led to the arrest of a prime subject, and what steps the investigators took to finally get them there...
Apr 26, 2021•52 min
On this episode, Sara and Danny go into the Yellow Deli Cult, who operate a string of infamous delis around the world that have generated more than a fair share of controversy for their fundamentalist religious background. They go into the cult’s long list of problematic beliefs and objectionable practices, which include child abuse, racism, sexism, and forced free labor. They also breakdown accounts from former cult followers, and delve deeper into the origins of the cult and where their belief...
Apr 19, 2021•59 min
This week, Sara and Danny are back with a breakdown of the college admissions scandal that landed Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman in prison (for like, 2 minutes). They start off with some background on the ringleader of the scheme, Rick Singer, and how he ended up making millions from sneaking in rich kids to elite colleges. Then they go into how the whole scheme was discovered and ultimately busted, and the all the fallout from the federal investigation that followed. They also discuss the r...
Apr 12, 2021•57 min
Sara and Danny are back with a fascinating conversation with journalist Gabrielle Bluestone about her new book “HYPE: How Scammers, Grifters, and Con Artists Are Taking Over the Internet―and Why We're Following.” They go all into how social media has ushered in a new type of scams and grifts into our lives and what implications influencers can have on our world at large. They also discuss Gabrielle’s involvement in the FYRE documentary and how that experience informed the book and what it shows ...
Apr 05, 2021•43 min
Sara and Danny are back to cover a fraudster for the ages: Kevin Trudeau and his seemingly unending list of schemes and scams. They go over Trudeau’s journey from beginning to end, including his participation in MLMs, dubious self-help books, and so called miraculous health products, all the while being actively pursed by the FTC for his numerous crimes and infractions. Then, they play a game of “As Seen on NATCP!” where they try to name infamous infomercial products from years gone by. Learn mo...
Mar 29, 2021•53 min
This week, Danny hosts the fabulous historian Natalia Petrzela to talk all about her new podcast Welcome To Your Fantasy, which explores the fascinating story behind the ‘80s male exotic dance show Chippendales. Natalia walks us through the historical context that set the scene for the show, and how its emergence walked hand in hand with the feminist sexual liberation movement of the time. She also goes into the turbulent relationship between the founders, and how it escalated to its fatal concl...
Mar 22, 2021•51 min
Sara and Danny are back to discuss a captivating Hollywood case, the mysterious death of celebrity actress Natalie Wood. They start off with an overview of Natalie’s career and personal life before the incident, and then breakdown the events on the night of her death. They go through all the people present on the night and dig in to the inconsistencies in the story that have emerged in the years since. The end the episode with a quiz titled ‘And the Oscar Goes to… Jail!’, where they put their kn...
Mar 08, 2021•57 min
Sara and Danny are back to discuss an international serial killer whose life seems stranger than fiction: The Vienna Strangler. They cover the whole timeline of Jack Unterweger’s crimes, starting from the first murder that landed him in prison for life, his premature release, and his crime spree in the United States. Then they go into the recent Netflix documentary ‘Hotel Cecil’ and whether its was a worthwhile portrayal of this infamous hotel and the many incidents that took place there. They e...
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr 4 min
This week, Sara and Danny have a fascinating conversation with accomplished, Emmy-award winning journalist Troy Roberts. Troy shares a few stories from his long career covering crime, and they dig into what patterns seem to emerge from all the crimes he’s covered. Then they give a sneak preview to a case that Troy covers on his show Killer Motive, about the murder of a Navy officer by the people we considered closest. To round it all out, they play ‘Arrr you knowledgeable?’, a game that puts the...
Feb 22, 2021•52 min
Sara and Danny are back for a surprise bonus episode all about the now infamous Stinnett Chief of Police, Jason Collier. They go over all the particulars of the story, including his simultaneous engagements to several women, his appalling choice of gifts for his multiple financés, and his eventual arrest. We’ll be back on Monday for our usual episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 18, 2021•23 min
This week, Sara and Danny dive into the details of a disturbing open case: The Long Island Serial Killer. They go an overview of the crime spree and the numerous victims that have been found throughout the years, highlighting the patterns that seem to have emerged in the killer’s M.O. They also go into a few possible reasons for why the case remains unsolved and offer their thoughts on a few notable suspects. Then, they switch gears to give an update of a recent court ruling regarding one of the...
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr
Sara and Danny are back to discuss one of the most notorious criminals from the Golden State: The Night Stalker. They unpack Richard Ramirez’s childhood and discuss how his experiences played a role in his path towards murder. Then, they delve into an overview of his crimes and the bizarre court case that followed his arrest. They also talk about the recent Netflix documentary, Night Stalker, and whether the criticism it has received is fair. They end the show with a game of California Quizin’!,...
Feb 08, 2021•58 min
Sara and Danny dive into this one of the biggest and most infamous Multi-Level Marketing companies, Herbalife. They talk about what led Mark R. Hughes to found this company, and delve into their questionable and possibly fraudulent business practices. The also cover the documentary Betting on Zero, which follows hedge fund manager Bill Ackman’s crusade to expose the company and to profit off of its demise. Then they end the show with a fun game of ‘What The Sell?!,’ where they test their knowled...
Jan 25, 2021•50 min
We are back with a surprise episode to cover ABC’s The List: Who Killed JonBenét? 20/20. We start with some overall thoughts and expectations, and then delve into the meat of the documentary. Does it offer substantial new evidence, or is it just a rehash of the same old information? Also, we discuss whether the documentary had any impact on our opinions on the case and if it changed our theories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jan 19, 2021•39 min
Sara and Danny are back in the new year to talk about the biggest news story of the last few days of 2020: the mystery of Hilaria Baldwin’s identity. They go through the weird way this whole thing started and Hilaria’s changing stories, plus Alec’s perplexing video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 11, 2021•40 min
In part 2 of the D.B. Cooper breakdown, Danny and Sara discuss even more suspects of the infamous highjacking. Who do they think it is? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 04, 2021•45 min
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s.. a potentially average business man jumping out of a plane he hijacked? To end 2020, we are tackling one of the biggest Whodunnits in history: none other than D.B. Cooper. But before we get into the theories and beyond, Danny and Sara also talk about a US student who was jailed for breaking international quarantine rules, an influencer turned murderer, and obviously... the Journalist and the Pharma Bro. Vom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
Dec 28, 2020•42 min
In Part 2 of this special Christmas case, Sara and Danny dive into the moment you’ve all been waiting for, the mysterious fire. They discuss theories on how the fire started in the first place, and whether or not the Sodder children actually died in the fire. American Giant: American Giant makes clothing that’s durable, not disposable. Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code NATCP at American-Giant.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Dec 21, 2020•35 min
Sara and Danny return for a very special “Wait What” bonus episode to break down HBO’s “The Undoing”. They discuss Nicole Kidman’s choice in husbands (both on screen and off), the blindspots in the show’s storytelling and why Sara wasn’t surprised at how the season ended. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 17, 2020•26 min
On Christmas in 1945, the Sodder Family home went up in flames. 4 out of the 9 children escaped, but the other 5 were never seen again. While some think they perished in the fire, parents George and Jennie were convinced the children were still alive. Some strange details seem to confirm the fire was caused by foul play. Danny & Sara go through the events and theories of what happened to the Sodder children. Plus, updates on the Alonzo Brooks case, Fort Hood, and Amanda Knox. Sources https:/...
Dec 14, 2020•36 min
On this special “Wait....What?” bonus episode Sara and Danny discuss the HBO documentary sensation “Murder on Middle Beach”. They discuss their reactions to the show’s theories, who they think did it, which family member is the sketchiest, and their thoughts on where the case will go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 10, 2020•26 min
This week Sara and Danny take you back to NJ, the land of Taylor ham and full service gas stations, to investigate the mysterious death of Jeanette Depalma. They discuss the weird Christian movement that Jeannette became a part of before her death, the reasons the case remains unsolved after all these years, and the satanic cult that’s rumored to have killed her. https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/crime/jersey-mayhem/cold-cases/2019/08/23/nj-cold-case-jeannette-depalma-springfield-1972-w...
Dec 07, 2020•49 min
On this very special bonus episode, Sara and Danny are joined by host of the “Reality Life” podcast, Kate Casey. They discuss the new Netflix doc “Carmel: Who Killed Maria Marta?” including the possibility of a cover up, the Argentinian drug cartel’s involvement and who they think actually killed Maria Marta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 03, 2020•20 min
In the conclusion of this two part saga of the scam life of fake Saudi prince Anthony Gignac, Sara and Danny continue the timeline that follows one of the most prolific con artists in modern American history to its completion. From running up actual royalty tabs at Neiman Marcus to an attempted fake sale of the famed Fountain Bleu hotel in Miami, find out which con was the one that finally got our prince thrown in the slammer. American Giant: American Giant makes clothing that’s durable, not dis...
Nov 30, 2020•36 min
This week Sara and Danny dive into part one of an investigation on possibly the greatest scammer the world has ever seen, Anthony Gignac, the fake Saudi Prince. The begin by exposing 2 scams making their way around the internet right now: the secret Santa gift exchange and bacterial antivirus lanyards. Then they recount Gignac's scams which include everything from impersonating fake middle eastern royalty, to running up credit cards with $200 million limits, find out how many incredible scams th...
Nov 23, 2020•40 min
In the finale of this 2 part American Government MLM deep dive, Sara and Danny break down Amway. How did this carefully constructed great American scam was operate for as long as it did? Ask Betsy DeVos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 19, 2020•28 min
In part 1 of this 2-parter, Sara and Danny discuss updates to the Britney conservatorship. Then they get into the topic of the episode: the pyramid schemes in the White House. They talk about our soon-to-be-ex POTUS and the multilevel marketing schemes he earned millions from: Trump Network and ACN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 16, 2020•44 min
Danny and Sara talk election stress (tbt), read a listener submitted ghost story, and discuss Carl Lentz’s recent firing from Hillsong Church. Then they get into the story of Barbara Kogan, aka NYC’s Black Widow, who served 12 years in prison for commissioning her husband’s murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 09, 2020•51 min
This week Sara and Danny break down the murder of child film star, Judith Barsi. They discuss her abusive relationship with her father, her family’s decision to move into a “haunted house” and the Quibi show that brought the case back into the public conscience. They also read some listener stories about getting ghosted in honor of Halloween. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 02, 2020•46 min
