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Juicy Crimes with Heather McDonald

Heather McDonald & Studio71
True Crime
Heather Mcdonald
Fraud
Mental Health
Jeannie Childs
Child Abuse
Modeling
Youtube
Rachel Cancer Scam
Bullying
Jeffrey Epstein
Sexual Abuse
Women Empowerment
Criminal Defense
Podcasting
Emotional Manipulation
Domestic Violence
Mary Carol Mcdonald
Fashion Industry
Minneapolis

Love true crime but yearn for something a bit less dark? You're in luck. Heather McDonald brings you the lighter side of true crime in the Juicy Crimes podcast! Along with special guests from the legal, journalism, comedy, and celebrity worlds, she explores the greed, the grift, and the gruesome in the juiciest crimes of all time! For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Stud... more

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Latest Episodes

I am with my sister, criminal defense attorney Shannon McDonald Goldstein, to break down some of the most disturbing cases making headlines: the shocking allegations against Real Housewives of Atlanta's Kim Zolciak's son K.J. Bierman, the horrifying ... more

I sit down with Sharon Yitzhaki, a guest whose unbelievable life story inspired a bestselling book and a feature film centered around a 10-kilo cocaine setup. Sharon shares how leaving Jerusalem at 18 for Amsterdam's artistic freedom led her straight... more

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I’m sitting down with forensic psychologist Dr. Leslie Dobson for an intense episode where we break down the complex mental health and legal aspects of the horrific Lindsay Clancy case. From there, we tackle the unsettling wild rumors surrounding Hay... more

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I'm back with my sister, attorney Shannon McDonald Goldstein, to unpack a wild slate of pop culture drama and high-profile legal sagas. I open up about my personal growth after skipping a wild 10-year anniversary party for a popular adult website. We... more

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Recent Guests

Sharon Yitzhaki
Author of the book and subject of the story
Subject of the memoir and film adaptation
Episode: From 10 Kilos of Cocaine to Complete Freedom
Taylor Vaughn
Emmy Award winning TV writer, professor, and TikTok crime commentator
Syracuse University (Newhouse School), TikTok audience
Episode: Is the Lindsay Clancy Case a Real-Life True Crime Thriller?
Shannon Goldstein
Attorney-at-law and sister of host, discussing Lindsay Clancy trial
Episode: The Lindsay Clancy Trial, Postpartum Psychosis & Legal Debates with Shannon Goldstein
Dr. Drew Pinsky
Medical doctor and media personality known for celebrity-focused psychology and addiction medicine
Dr. Drew Pinsky / Ask Dr. Drew
Episode: Divorces, Crimes of Passion & The Mind of a Killer with Dr. Drew
Michele Locke
Attorney; host of Loveless Law
Loveless Law / Love, Lust, Law? (as discussed on the show)
Episode: Darvo, Denise Richards, & Decoding Courtroom Lies with Michele Locke
Dani Lyles
Crime Doc Dani, expert guest
Crime Doc Dani
Episode: Maternal Instincts: Deconstructing the Netflix Doc and Why Women Fake Pregnancies & Cancer
Ian Bick
Prison entrepreneur and content creator who discusses his criminal case and post-prison career
Episode: From Federal Prison to a MrBeast Video: Ian Bick's Wild Story
Craig Shoemaker
Stand-up comedian, author, writer, director, producer, actor; guest on Juicy Crimes
Craig Shoemaker Productions
Episode: The Comedian, the Cult, and Painting Red Flags Green
Shannon McDonald Goldstein
Attorney at law
Shannon McDonald Goldstein, Attorney at Law
Episode: The Crazy New Amnesia Documentary, Party Mom Gets 35 yrs with Shannon McDonald Goldstein

Hosts

Heather McDonald
Host of Juicy Crimes; emphasizes legal insight, witty commentary, and engaging storytelling.
Shannon McDonald Goldstein
Co-host and legal commentator; brings attorney perspective and sisterly collaboration.
Matt Murphy
Co-host and prosecutor-turned-author; provides legal expertise and crime storytelling insight.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • Leslie Dobson a hack

    This most recent guest about it being a Q Anon theory that doctors are doing medical kidnapping is such a hack. There ARE doctors who call cps & take children because parents refuse to vaccinate. Because parents are home steaders, own guns etc.

    Calling anti vaxxers Q Anon conspiracy theorists is so insulting & lacks so much data. She totally ignored VAERS. Totally ignored vaccine injured kids - or YOUR FALL from the Covid vaccine !

    You also didn’t bring up the mom you mentioned that was in p... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    YesiCan736bobbySouflee19
    United States19 days ago
  • Love Heather

    I enjoy listening to Heather and Shannon. And love love when Brandy and Julie join

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cookie0518
    United States20 days ago
  • Lost respect

    I was once a fan, but now Heather McDonald just gives me the ick. She’ll do anything to get noticed, including victim blame and validate abusers. Unfollowing, shutting down recommendations giving one star rating and review explaining why but only where it won’t drive up the algorithm and give more views. Byyyeeeeee

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    TeaNotRage
    United States25 days ago
  • Shoemaker interview

    What a mess of an interview. He sounds like he’s still hurt and lost.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SMREBH
    United Statesa month ago
  • This is a Gossip Podcast

    As of this review I have listened to the 4 episodes covering Lindsay Clancy starting with Shannon and ending with Shannon on 8/26/2026, so this is a review of these episodes. The problem I have is when Heather brought on Taylor Vaughn to talk about the conspiracy theories surrounding the case. Taylor’s credentials are she is an Emmy winning writer and teaches something in tv writing. She starts by saying “In my opinion the best tv writers are in some way conspiracy theorists because what you are... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mwvenn427
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise the host's charisma and guest lineup as engaging and insightful.
Overall sentiment recognizes compelling storytelling and accessible legal analysis despite mixed reviews.
Some listeners dislike interruptions or perceived bias; others appreciate candid commentary.
Critics note inconsistent guest quality and pacing, with some episodes feeling under-researched.
Fans often request more appearances by popular guests and regulars like Matt Murphy.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#107
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#170
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#242
Australia/True Crime
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#136
Mexico/True Crime
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#184
Hong Kong/True Crime
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#200
Israel/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

From 10 Kilos of Cocaine to Complete Freedom
Q: What was life like in Miraflores prison?
Life was brutal at first, but I learned the language, built relationships, and organized the inmate community to improve conditions, while protecting a young baby and forming bonds with others.
Lindsay Clancy and Kim Zolziak's Son Indicted with Dr. Leslie Dobson
Q: What are the expert implications for the Lindsay Clancy case given the available evidence?
The guest discusses how public narrative can diverge from the forensic evidence, emphasizing multiple plausible explanations and the importance of not drawing conclusions until all evidence is considered, including civil and criminal timelines.
The Comedian, the Cult, and Painting Red Flags Green
Q: How did you discover the extent of the cult-like involvement and what did you do about it?
I gradually realized there were several fraudulent ventures, including a 'Year to Millionaire' program, fake mansions, and staged seminars; I faced legal and personal challenges, including an intervention, while trying to protect my children.
From Federal Prison to a MrBeast Video: Ian Bick's Wild Story
Q: What has happened since the show in terms of your career and personal life?
Since the show, I continued building my podcast and media presence, kept in touch with the MrBeast team, leveraged the exposure into new opportunities, and watched my family respond positively to the improved life trajectory.
From Federal Prison to a MrBeast Video: Ian Bick's Wild Story
Q: What was your mindset during the MrBeast 100-day prison experiment, especially regarding splitting the prize?
I believed in fairness and a strong partnership with the other contestant; even though the money would have been life-changing for restitution, I would have split it if it meant keeping integrity and the audience trust, which I felt was the right thing to do.

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This show blends light, conversational true crime with expert takes from lawyers, journalists, comedians, and celebrities. Recent episodes frequently cover high-profile trials and pop-culture crime stories, mixing timely updates with legal context, psychology, and storytelling flair. Notable strengths include a dynamic host-guest dynamic, witty banter, and sponsor-friendly pacing that keeps conversations accessible while still offering substantive analysis for listeners who want practical takeaways for understanding cases and media coverage. The mix of legal insight, narrative storytelling, and celebrity-adjacent guests makes it appealing to fans of true crime that crave lighter, more personality-driven content without losing analytical dep... more

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1. Sharon Yitzhaki
2. Taylor Vaughn
3. Shannon Goldstein
4. Dr. Drew Pinsky
5. Michele Locke
6. Dani Lyles
7. Ian Bick
8. Craig Shoemaker

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