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John Meehan
Dirty John
Bravo
Eric Bana
Debra Newell
Connie Britton
Alex Cunningham
Los Angeles Equestrian Center
LA Times
Simon & Schuster
Chopper Reed
Domestic Violence
John Michael Meehan
Los Angeles Times
Orange County
Domestic Abuse
Survival
Terra Newell
Psychological Manipulation
Forgiveness

A true story about seduction, deception, forgiveness, denial, and ultimately, survival. Reported and hosted by Christopher Goffard from the L.A. Times.

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Recent Guests

Leslie Grace
Dominican American actor and Latin Grammy–nominated recording artist
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Alex Baber
Amateur criminologist and self-styled modern-day Sherlock Holmes
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Tracy Bonham
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Debra Newell
Survivor of John Meehan and mother of Terra Newell
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Tanya Bales
Former partner of John Meehan
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Terra Newell
Stepdaughter of John Meehan who fought him off
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Host

Christopher Goffard
Host and reporter for the Los Angeles Times; principal journalist behind the series.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 119 ratings
  • Yikes.

    This John guy in this story is clearly a sociopath and a monster. But as a hard core feminist, who will always back the abused women: holy hell, these women he took advantage of had some of the worst judgment I've ever heard of! Women: this type of dude is so obviously garbage! How can't you see it? I had to stop at ep. 5. It was all too stupid. Dude should have been in prison at this point. 🙄

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Leperlily
    United Statesa month ago
  • Interesting story

    Very interesting story, although I found myself getting annoyed at Debra for constantly taking him back. How much evidence do you need that he is a wrong’un? There was a festival skyline of red flags….. Also a lot of adverts, sometimes dropped in the middle of people talking.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    zigglyzogglyzibadeedoo
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Why change a good thing

    My daughter was assigned this podcast for a class so I decided to revisit it so that I can discuss it with her. I don’t understand why it was remixed. The initial podcast was wonderful and this one is not as good. Why not just make a new podcast?

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Confused listener 71
    United Statesa month ago
  • Wow

    Just wow. I avoided this podcast for a long time because the content bothered me. I’m glad I got over that concern. It’s so perfectly told and compelling. A perfect 10!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IBCoconutty
    United States3 months ago
  • Shame on u

    The quality and production of the show doesn’t matter at all. Taking Tara Newell’s story while cutting her out and using it to make money and fame on her back is disgusting.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MizSinister
    United States7 months ago

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Fans appreciate the intimate, human focus alongside investigative detail.
Some critics want deeper critique of societal factors and a broader examination of accountability within institutions.
Listeners praise rigorous reporting and survivor-centered storytelling.

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#234
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#225
Canada/True Crime
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#200
France/True Crime
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#75
United Arab Emirates/True Crime
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#171
South Africa/True Crime
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#214
New Zealand/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep 4: Forgiveness
Q: What did you make of that?
He displayed repentance and went to church, showing signs of wanting to change.
Ep 4: Forgiveness
Q: Did he beg you to take her back?
Yes, he pleaded and said that he can't live without me and he's in love with me.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dirty John

What is Dirty John about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This true-crime narrative blends investigative reporting with intimate survivor stories, focusing on manipulation, domestic violence, and systemic questions around accountability in law enforcement and the justice system. Episodes skew toward character-driven examinations of perpetrators and victims, plus behind-the-scenes looks at how a major media project unfolds from interviews to production choices. A standout aspect is the blending of long-form journalism with dramatized, personal perspectives that deepen the emotional impact while keeping investigative elements central for listeners who enjoy thoughtful, complex true crime.

The show is particularly notable for its sustained focus on vulnerability, resilience, and the broader societal... more

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