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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
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Women Empowerment
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Podcasting
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Mary Carol Mcdonald
Domestic Violence
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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!

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I sit down with Billy Bush from Hot Mic with Billy Bush, and he holds nothing back. He explains exactly where he fits in the Bush family, and he tells me how the infamous Access Hollywood tape got him pushed out of the Today show after just two month... more

I’m joined by Aliza Rosen and Lauren Malloy, the duo behind the hit podcast My Mom’s Murder, to talk about their new podcast, The Gilded Rage. Lauren tells me how she found out her mom’s 1993 “natural causes” death was actually murder, which led to h... more

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My sister, criminal defense attorney Shannon McDonald Goldstein, is back for another Juicy Crimes! We start with an update on the Cornell case. I respond to some of the messages I got about my take on Shane Gillis’s SNL monologue. Then we dive into N... more

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Former judge and attorney Michele Locke, host of the Love Lust Law podcast, is back on Juicy Crimes, and we have so much to get through. We start with Halle Berry’s custody war with Olivier Martinez and his child abuse accusation, and Michele explain... more

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Recent Guests

Aliza Rosen
Podcast producer and co-creator of My Mom's Murder and The Gilded Rage
Episode: The Alexander Brothers’ Sentencing, Andrew Luster’s Release & The Gilded Rage Cold Case
Lauren Malloy
Co-creator of My Mom's Murder and The Gilded Rage
Episode: The Alexander Brothers’ Sentencing, Andrew Luster’s Release & The Gilded Rage Cold Case
Shannon McDonald Goldstein
Criminal defense attorney
Episode: The Widower & A Killer Story with Shannon Goldstein
Michele Locke
Attorney, former judge, host of Love Lust Law
Love Lust Law
Episode: Halle Berry’s Custody Fight, Killed by His In-Laws & a Surrogacy “House of Horrors”
Allen Salkin
Journalist and host of Gerbil podcast by Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter / Gerbil
Episode: Hollywood Rumors Can Kill A Career
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
Dr. Leslie Dobson
Forensic psychologist and author of Leave the Cart
Episode: Lindsay Clancy and Kim Zolziak's Son Indicted with Dr. Leslie Dobson
Shannon Goldstein
Attorney at law who provides legal insights on the case
Goldstein & Goldstein
Episode: The Pastor’s Wife & Brittany Cartwright's Restraining Order
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?

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 2.2k 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 States2 months ago
  • Love Heather

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cookie0518
    United States2 months 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 States2 months ago
  • Shoemaker interview

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SMREBH
    United States2 months 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 States2 months ago

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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.

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#95
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#131
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#229
Australia/True Crime
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#44
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#87
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#117
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Alexander Brothers’ Sentencing, Andrew Luster’s Release & The Gilded Rage Cold Case
Q: How did The Gilded Rage come about?
Lauren says a woman named Penny McGee contacted her with allegations of sexual assault and a suspected pattern involving the same individual, including a possible connection to Sherri Clark's death. The guests began investigating after allowing Penny's criminal trial to play out.
The Alexander Brothers’ Sentencing, Andrew Luster’s Release & The Gilded Rage Cold Case
Q: What was the synopsis of how your mom was murdered?
Lauren says her mother was found dead in their apartment in 1993, initially investigated as a homicide and then classified as a natural death. In 2020, someone told Lauren her mother had been murdered, leading her to obtain police records, bring her findings to authorities and the media, and help prompt the case's reopening and her mother's exhumation.
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.

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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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Recent guests on Juicy Crimes with Heather McDonald include:

1. Aliza Rosen
2. Lauren Malloy
3. Shannon McDonald Goldstein
4. Michele Locke
5. Allen Salkin
6. Sharon Yitzhaki
7. Dr. Leslie Dobson
8. Shannon Goldstein

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