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Not Another True Crime Podcast

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Betches Media's Not Another True Crime Podcast is your partner in wine, crime, and time as they recap the buzziest true crime documentaries and travel back in history to discuss little-known crimes from the past.
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Episodes

Michelle Carter

Danny, Sara, and Casey finally break down I Love You, Now Die, the new HBO documentary about the death of Conrad Roy III and trial of Michelle Carter. Or as you may know it, the texting suicide case. They discuss what everybody got wrong in the initial press coverage back in 2014, the wildest parts of the documentary (Glee, anybody), and the most recent updates on Michelle's jail time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jul 22, 20191 hr

Wait, What Does The Jeffrey Epstein Scandal Have To Do With Trump?

In this crossover episode with the Betches Sup podcast, Sara teams up with Sami Fishbein, co-founder of Betches, and Amanda Duberman, Betches News & Politics Editor. They break down the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, from his first arrest to now, and discuss why they think he ran an underage sex pyramid scheme. This one has everything: sex trafficking, a rich guy whose source of wealth is a complete mystery, high-profile figures like Donald Trump and Prince Andrew, and more crazy sh*t you can't ev...

Jul 13, 201955 min

Was The Moon Landing Faked?

Literally nobody asked for it, but Casey, Danny, and Sara cover the conspiracy theory that the moon landing was faked. They go over the "evidence" that it was all filmed in a Hollywood studio, with expert commentary from a history teacher (Sara's brother) on why the U.S. would even go through the trouble to fake going to the moon in the first place Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 01, 201951 min

NXIVM: Inside the “Self-Help” Sex Cult

The NATC Pod crew covers NXIVM, the alleged sex cult/pyramid scheme started by Keith Raniere, that came to light in 2018 when he and Smallville actress Allison Mack were arrested. Casey, Sara, and Danny tell you how NXIVM started and the crazy, gross things the members had to do. Plus, Casey gives great insight as to how people fall victim to cults in the first place, since she was basically in one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jun 17, 201955 min

Why Ashton Kutcher Is Involved In A Murder Trial

In this ripped-from-the-headlines episode, Danny, Casey, and Sara explore the Hollywood Ripper, the man currently on trial for allegedly killing three women and attempting to murder another. You've probably heard that Ashton Kutcher is involved somehow, but this case goes way deeper than that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 10, 201949 min

What Happened To Brian Shaffer?

In what sounds like the beginning of a bad joke, Ohio State medical student Brian Shaffer walked into a bar... and was never seen again. While Danny is on vacation, Casey and Sara walk through Brian’s last known moments and the most plausible theories as to what happened to him. They’re also joined by Kevin Gannon, a retired NYPD detective who investigated Brian’s disappearance and believes it may be connected to other cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jun 03, 20191 hr

Wait, What? Zac Efron's Ted Bundy Movie Was Extremely Mediocre, Shockingly Average & Lame

Happy Memorial Day, NATC listeners! In this special Wait, What? Casey, Danny, and Sara talk about Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil & Vile, or otherwise known as "the movie where Zac Efron plays Ted Bundy". They talk about their impressions of the movie and why it ultimately fell flat. They also give background into the gruesome nature of Ted Bundy's crimes, which is more than the movie can say. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 27, 201947 min

Jodi Arias

Putting the 'crazy' in 'crazy killer', Jodi Arias murdered her ex-boyfriend Travis Alexander in the shower, and took pictures of the entire thing. Casey, Danny, and Sara go through Jodi's life and her and Travis's toxic relationship. They discuss the most shocking details from Jodi's trial, which was a legit media circus, and give some piping hot updates on Jodi, straight from the Arizona prison where she is currently serving a life sentence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

May 20, 201954 min

The Bling Ring Was Pretty Wild

The Bling Ring has everything any good true crime story from 2009 should have: reality TV stars, movie stars, more reality TV stars, and a bunch of dumb teenagers. We still have so many questions that need to be answered... Who was really the ring leader? Does the movie adaptation do the story justice? How good was Paris Hilton’s cocaine? And where is Alexis Neiers now? Follow along as Sara, Danny, and Casey walk us through all the juicy details from this now-infamous story of burglary and betra...

May 13, 20191 hr 3 min

Netflix’s “Dead To Me” & Heather Miller

Everybody has that one ride-or-die chick in their life that they’d do just about anything for. But how far are you willing to go before enough is enough? That’s the theme of this week’s episode as we discuss the brand new Netflix Original Series Dead to Me (starring Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini). Sara, Danny, and Casey react to the first episode with a spoiler-free conversation on what they did (and didn’t) see coming. Then it’s time to dive into the baffling true crime story of Heat...

May 06, 201945 min

Elizabeth Holmes: The Inventor, The Dropout, The Weirdo

Continuing on the trend of millennial scammers, Sara, Casey, and Danny discuss Elizabeth Holmes, the Silicon Valley scammer who founded Theranos, a blood-testing company that was supposed to revolutionize the healthcare industry. Only... none of it was real. Find out how this blonde with a fake baritone voice convinced tech world giants to invest in a product that didn't exist, and what she's up to now. (Hint: likely jail time.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Apr 22, 20191 hr 8 min

Anna Delvey, Our Grifter Queen

NATCP is back for Season 2 with a new format and a new trio of co-hosts: Sara Levine, Danny Murphy, and Casey Balsham. For our first episode we’re tackling Soho scammer Anna Delvey, a fake Russian socialite who cheated Manhattan’s elite out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Honestly, she’s kind of our icon. Starting at 6:23, find out what she did, how she almost got away with it, and how it all came crashing down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Apr 08, 201958 min

Bonus Episode: The Smiley Face Killers Theory, Explained

What's better than a conspiracy theory or a murder? A conspiracy theory combined with a murder! Sara talks to retired NYPD Detectives Kevin Gannon, Anthony Duarte, and Mike Donovan about the Smiley Face Killers, who they believe are an organized gang targeting white college-aged men. Here's the deal. Not everyone is convinced the scores of young men who have drowned over the past 12 years are connected, even though Gannon, Duarte, and Donovan argue that the writing is on the wall—literally. Afte...

Jan 17, 201936 min

Bonus: Why Is Every Murder In California? Ft. Martinis & Murder

This extremely special bonus episode features John Thrasher and Daryn Carp of Oxygen Media's Martinis & Murder podcast! Hannah, Sara, Daryn, and John share their theories on who killed JonBenét Ramsey, discuss which unsolved mysteries keep them up at night (and how they sleep after researching murder for days on end), and the real crimes they have personal connections to. Oh, and this is all while drinking mimosas. It's a fun ride... cheers, betch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

Nov 29, 20181 hr 16 min

Where Is Lauren Spierer?

On June 3, 2011, Indiana University sophomore Lauren Spierer went out partying with her friends until the wee hours of the morning and never came back. Hannah and Sara walk you through Lauren’s life, up to her final hours, and discuss the main theories about WTF happened to her. Eerily, Lauren wasn’t the first, or the last, IU student to go missing in this college town, which begs the question: WTF is going on in in Bloomington?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Nov 19, 20181 hr 27 min

The Twisted Tale Of Dee Dee Blanchard

Is it possible to not feel bad for a murder victim? Hannah and Sara consider that when discussing the murder of Dee Dee Blanchard, a dedicated mother and caretaker to her disabled daughter, Gypsy Rose… Or was she? This case has more twists than an I. Marlene King drama series, and we’re taking you on this wild ride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 19, 201848 min

Bonus Episode: Why Isn't Anyone Talking About Phoenix Coldon?

How does a 23-year-old woman up and disappear in the middle of the day? That's what Sara attempts to get to the bottom of in this interview with Shawndrea Thomas, journalist and co-host of the two-night Oxygen special, The Disappearance Of Phoenix Coldon (November 3 & 4 at 7pm EST on Oxygen). Phoenix disappeared in 2011 after going for a drive one afternoon... and hasn't been seen or heard from since. Sara and Shawndrea talk about why Phoenix's case hasn't gotten much media coverage and what...

Oct 31, 201824 min

Please Don’t Call Us Suppressives: Scientology

Hannah and Sara risk their lives with this episode (okay, not really, but they’re kind of paranoid) when they do a deep dive into Scientology and some of its biggest scandals. And seriously, for a “religion”, they really dabble in the sketch (read: it’s a long episode). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 01, 20181 hr 15 min

Well That Escalated Quickly—The Wild Wild Country Episode

Want to listen to two random girls talk about the Emmy award winning show “Wild Wild Country?” Well you’re in luck. Hannah & Sara talk about this crazy cult that no one really knew about until Netflix and further build your reasoning for avoid salad bars at all costs. Trust us, you’ll understand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 01, 201856 min

Peace, Love, Plastic Surgery, And The Buddhafield Cult

Sara and Hannah FINALLY kick off cult discussions starting with LA-based group called Buddhafield, which is originally pretty tame. Peace, love, all that bullshit. But, after 40 years of living in harmony, things start to get weird. Like, being forced into plastic surgery and performing plays in the middle of the desert weird. Then, things get to be beyond weird and just plain disturbing. Follow along as this group goes from hippy dreams to a legit nightmare. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Oct 01, 201857 min

HOT TAKE: Did the Royals Kill off Princess Di?

Princess Diana, “the People’s Princess”, coveted Beanie Baby, and the subject behind the third episode of Not Another True Crime Podcast. All honors, really. In 1997 she passed away in a tragic car accident… or did she? Hannah & Sara discuss common conspiracy theories and whether or not the Royals had anything to do with it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 01, 20181 hr 6 min

Okay, What Really Happened to Brittany Murphy?

What do beloved late actress Brittany Murphy and a former Customs and Border Patrol agent have in common? Apparently, a decent amount. Hannah and Sara explore one ~interesting~ conspiracy theory that claims that the government may have had something to do with the death of Brittany Murphy. That’s like, way harsh Tai. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 01, 201851 min

How Guilty Was Ja Rule In Fyre Festival?

In the newest Betches podcast, hosts Sara Levine and Hannah Perkins talk true crime in the most candid way they can, beginning with a scam that shook millennials to their core—the Fyre Festival. Just when you think musical festivals are safe from crime, you’re wrong. Learn how this sketchy AF event began and how the creator, Billy McFarland, is a high-key, repeat scammer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Oct 01, 201855 min
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