Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of physical violence and assault, stalking and harassment, arson, threatening letters, abortion, drug use, and a graphic murder. We will give a warning before the murder details so you can skip through that section if you would prefer! Gear up for a harrowing ride with this week’s Dating Detectives as we sit down with Megan to unravel an almost unbelievable tale of deceit, danger, and survival. Megan thought she’d found the perfect guy, only to ...
Jul 07, 2025•1 hr 26 min
Trigger Warnings: miscarriage, suicidal ideation, eating disorders (OCD, anorexia), animal cruelty, religious trauma, infidelity, emotional abuse Join us on this week’s episode of The Dating Detectives as we sit down with Cassie, whose “perfect” Utah marriage unravels into a year-long nightmare of betrayal, manipulation, and mental‐health crises. You’ll hear how a childhood shaped by poverty and strict religious culture set the stage for a whirlwind teenage engagement, a devastating miscarriage,...
Jun 30, 2025•1 hr 56 min
In this special two-part episode of The Dating Detectives , producer Mollie steps into the hosting chair alongside Hannah while Mackenzie is away, and they’re diving into a jaw-dropping story you won’t forget. Our guest, Andrea, shares the first chapter of her surreal journey: a whirlwind college romance and marriage, and a seemingly perfect life built on success, trust, and family... until one day, her husband drops a bombshell that shatters it all. Follow Andrea on Tik Tok @andrea.merriman Cli...
Jun 23, 2025•1 hr 45 min
In this special two-part episode of The Dating Detectives , producer Mollie steps into the hosting chair alongside Hannah while Mackenzie is away, and they’re diving into a jaw-dropping story you won’t forget. Our guest, Andrea, shares the first chapter of her surreal journey: a whirlwind college romance and marriage, and a seemingly perfect life built on success, trust, and family... until one day, her husband drops a bombshell that shatters it all. Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a...
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr
This week Mackenzie and Hanna invite the first PI guest on the show to share one of their own stories! The first PI guest is Austin, a nine-year veteran whose toolkit spans family-law digs, criminal-defense surveillance, insurance-fraud exposés and cutting-edge open-source sleuthing. He pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to trail a suspect—long hours in a lobby, split-second decisions on whether to dash inside or stay hidden, and even the pros and cons of facial-recognition software ...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 10 min
In this episode, we welcome new listeners and dive straight into a raw, harrowing story from our guest, Harper. Harper was an art student who thought she’d met a charming guy in class, but her gut was screaming “run” long before things turned violent. Over the course of college, what began as a harmless connection with “Charlie” slowly morphed into stalking, unwanted advances, and a relentless series of red flags that left Harper feeling panicked. We sit down with her as she recounts that moment...
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 48 min
This week on The Dating Detectives , we meet Sandra, an accomplished counselor whose relationship began with friendship, trust, and late-night heart-to-hearts during the pandemic. But what started as a slow-burn romance with a charming EMT quickly spiraled into a web of lies, emotional manipulation, financial devastation, and ultimately, physical violence. In Part 2 of this two-part series, Sandra bravely walks us through the gradual erosion of reality that left her questioning everything, inclu...
May 26, 2025•1 hr 47 min
Join hosts Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore as they take you deep into the world of the most notorious crimes ever — where a single clue can crack a case wide open. From shocking murders to serial killers, Clues dives into all the forensic details and brilliant sleuthing of the world's most infamous cases. CLUES is a Crime House Original, powered by PAVE Studios. Follow and listen now wherever you get your podcasts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...
May 19, 2025•6 min
This week on The Dating Detectives , we meet Sandra, an accomplished counselor whose relationship began with friendship, trust, and late-night heart-to-hearts during the pandemic. But what started as a slow-burn romance with a charming EMT quickly spiraled into a web of lies, emotional manipulation, financial devastation, and ultimately, physical violence. In Part 1 of this two-part series, Sandra bravely walks us through the gradual erosion of reality that left her questioning everything, inclu...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 2 min
This week on Dating Detectives, we dive into a jaw-dropping Dogfish case: Kayla met “Captain Charming” on Bumble, fell head over heels for his adventurous pilot lifestyle…only to discover his shocking secret. Four years of stolen birthdays, radio-silence excuses, and covert layovers lead to one of our sleuthiest investigations yet, complete with Facebook tip-offs, frantic hospital calls, and a blow-by-blow digital dossier that finally blows this Mile-High Liar’s cover. Tune in for the ultimate l...
May 12, 2025•1 hr 47 min
Mackenzie takes us back nearly twenty years to one of her very first PI cases: a bitter ex‑wife who escalates tire‑slashing and car‐keying into a downright surreal bologna‑vandalism spree—plastering her rival’s vehicle with Oscar Mayer slices in full daylight—and, most shockingly, snorting cocaine off her child’s Lisa Frank lunchbox in an elementary school parking lot. Through careful, real‑time surveillance and crystal‑clear video evidence, Mackenzie helps secure drug charges and an emergency c...
May 05, 2025•55 min
It’s our two-year anniversary, and we’re celebrating by reopening the merch store! We've got sweat suits, key chain alarms, hats, mugs and more. Click here to shop now! In this weeks episode you will meet Gabby, who believed she’d found stability with a respected therapist and community leader, until hidden debts, late-night projects, and odd excuses began to erode her trust. When one explosive event turns her world upside-down, she must protect her two young children, lean on unexpected allies,...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 58 min
On this week’s Dating Detectives Monday, we welcome back matrimonial attorney Leslie Barbara, and her client Allison, who share one of the most jaw‑dropping “Dogfish” scams we’ve ever seen. Allison thought she’d met a charming Scottish real‑estate developer on Hinge, only to be drawn into a web of hotel double‑charges, “escrowed” millions, vanished luggage (and credit cards), even a suspicious bout of illness, all while he convinced everyone from gym staff to Porsche dealers that he was the real...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 20 min
When Maya stumbled across a sweaty cowboy thirst trap on TikTok during lockdown, she had no idea it would spiral into a years-long relationship built on lies, manipulation, and financial abuse. From dry begging to full-blown gaslighting, Maya shares how a charming "rancher" turned out to be a serial scammer juggling multiple partners, draining their finances, and faking entire life stories. But this isn't just a cautionary tale—it’s a story of survival, sisterhood, and fighting back. Maya not on...
Apr 14, 2025•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 73
This week on The Dating Detectives , we’re joined by Nick, a rare male guest with a story that starts like a romance novel and ends in shocking betrayal. What began as a fun, flirty college friendship slowly evolved into a deep, long-distance love that spanned 15 years. From inside jokes and late-night calls to emotional support and shared dreams, Nick and Jen’s friends-to-lovers arc felt like fate, until one innocent scroll on Facebook revealed the devastating truth. Merch is on sale until this...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 72
Happy Dating Detectives Monday, Sleuthies! This episode is a wild ride, and not for the faint of heart. It’s a Mackenzie Undercover episode, and today’s case is infuriating . A PI investigation into what seemed like a standard insurance fraud case spirals into something darker — a mom using her 4-year-old child in an elaborate scam. Fake injuries, staged doctor visits, and a heartbreaking history of child neglect unfold before your ears. If you thought you’d heard every kind of Dogfish story, th...
Mar 31, 2025•52 min
In this gripping two-part episode, our hosts dive into Laura’s shocking and emotional journey of love, deception, and heartbreak. Laura shares her whirlwind romance with a charming resort worker that spiraled into a tangled web of manipulation, financial exploitation, and emotional abuse. Trigger Warnings: This episode includes discussions about financial abuse, emotional abuse, suicidal ideation, and revenge porn. Listener discretion is advised. Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a mon...
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr 56 min
In this gripping two-part episode, our hosts dive into Laura’s shocking and emotional journey of love, deception, and heartbreak. Laura shares her whirlwind romance with a charming resort worker that spiraled into a tangled web of manipulation, financial exploitation, and emotional abuse. Trigger Warnings: This episode includes discussions about financial abuse, emotional abuse, suicidal ideation, and revenge porn. Listener discretion is advised. Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a mon...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 30 min
In this wild episode of The Dating Detectives , Mackenzie goes full undercover PI to investigate a mysterious series of toll violations that lead to an unexpected discovery—a Dogfish caught in the act! When a devoted wife suspects her husband’s car is being used fraudulently, Mackenzie uncovers a shocking story of deception and betrayal. Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you will get 2 extra episodes a month, monthly virtual live events, and access to our community page! If you...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 3 min
In Part Two of this gripping two-part series, we sit down with Talia to unravel a story that starts with an innocent friendship but quickly spirals into obsession, manipulation, and eerie control. What begins as a lighthearted Coachella connection with Finn—a quirky, seemingly harmless guy—slowly morphs into something much darker. As Talia navigates young adulthood, heartbreak, and personal trauma, Finn is always there—offering support, but with strings attached. With every twist and turn, he be...
Mar 03, 2025•2 hr 28 min•Ep. 71
In Part One of this gripping two-part series, we sit down with Talia to unravel a story that starts with an innocent friendship but quickly spirals into obsession, manipulation, and eerie control. What begins as a lighthearted Coachella connection with Finn—a quirky, seemingly harmless guy—slowly morphs into something much darker. As Talia navigates young adulthood, heartbreak, and personal trauma, Finn is always there—offering support, but with strings attached. With every twist and turn, he be...
Feb 24, 2025•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 70
Sleuthies, buckle up because this one is a wild ride. If we didn’t fact-check these stories, we might not believe them ourselves—because what in the world did we just hear?! This week, we dive into a tangled web of deception so outrageous it left us completely jaw on the floor, speechless, and taking furious notes. It’s a story of secret marriages, mysterious pregnancies (that come and go), millions of dollars (or are there?), fake family drama, and one unsuspecting brother-in-law caught in the ...
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 69
Happy Monday, Sleuthies! It’s a Mackenzie Undercover day, and trust us, you need this one. Today, Mackenzie takes us deep into one of her wildest surveillance cases—except the real story wasn’t even about her original subject. Instead, it led her straight into the drama-filled world of Maxine and Magoo , an elderly couple airing out their decades-long feud on Facebook for the world (and us) to see. Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you will get 2 extra episodes a month, monthly...
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 68
In this two part episode, Mackenzie and Hanna delve into a harrowing story that left them both shaken—and they’re pretty sure you’ll feel the same. January is Stalking Awareness Month, and today’s guest, Carrie, shares the terrifying reality of her experience with a dogfish who wouldn’t take no for an answer. After meeting Jack on a dating app, what started as mild interest turned into a nightmare of manipulation, harassment, and stalking. Carrie’s raw, emotional journey reveals the lengths some...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 67
Happy Monday, Sleuthies! In this two part episode, Mackenzie and Hanna delve into a harrowing story that left them both shaken—and they’re pretty sure you’ll feel the same. January is Stalking Awareness Month, and today’s guest, Carrie, shares the terrifying reality of her experience with a dogfish who wouldn’t take no for an answer. After meeting Jack on a dating app, what started as mild interest turned into a nightmare of manipulation, harassment, and stalking. Carrie’s raw, emotional journey...
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 66
In this emotional episode of The Dating Detectives , Mackenzie and Hanna welcome Liv, a guest whose story is as heartbreaking as it is harrowing. Liv opens up about the devastating loss of her partner Andrew, navigating grief while raising their daughter, and how her vulnerability made her a target for Caleb—a man who seemed supportive but turned out to be a master manipulator. Trigger Warnings: This episode discusses grief, financial and emotional abuse, infidelity, and manipulation. Book Club ...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 65
Check out our new sister show, The Medical Detectives, out every Wednesday! You can subscribe where ever you get your podcasts, or by using the link below. https://www.themedicaldetectivespodcast.com/ In this shocking episode of The Medical Detectives , Dr. Erin Nance and Anna O’Brien sit down with Kathy to unravel a years-long medical mystery that took her from a diagnosis of ADHD in childhood to a harrowing journey through depression, bipolar disorder, and physical debilitation. Kathy shares h...
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 64
In this jaw-dropping two-part series, a former reality tv star steps into the spotlight to share his personal story that’s as shocking as anything you’ve seen on reality TV. Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you will get 2 extra episodes a month, monthly virtual live events, and access to our community page! If you've been dogfished and want to share your story on the show, email investigate@thedatingdetectivespodcast.com or contact us through our website using this link This e...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 63
In this jaw-dropping two-part series, a former reality tv star steps into the spotlight to share his personal story that’s as shocking as anything you’ve seen on reality TV. Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you will get 2 extra episodes a month, monthly virtual live events, and access to our community page! If you've been dogfished and want to share your story on the show, email investigate@thedatingdetectivespodcast.com or contact us through our website using this link ***The...
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 59
Buckle up for this jaw-dropping new installment, where we’re reunited in L.A. and ready to spill the tea on our mind-blowing Spotify Wrapped numbers—y’all really showed up for us! Then, in a wild Mackenzie Undercover twist, we investigate a so-called “injured” man whose real day job involves juggling multiple love interests…including a scandalous fling at a shoe store. In true Mackenzie fashion, you’ll hear every last juicy detail—steamy lunch breaks, suspicious mall hopping, and all the eyebrow...
Dec 30, 2024•50 min•Ep. 58
