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Not Just A Terrible Story

Terrible Story Productions
Educator Sexual Misconduct
Stacie Love
Grooming
CSAM (child Sexual Abuse Material)
Brett Fischer
Portland, United States
Christy Keating
Body Safety
Safety Rules For Children
Law Enforcement Training
Artificial Intelligence Generated CSAM
Oregon, United States
Trauma
Teachers Standards and Practice Commission
Regulatory Process
Disciplinary Settlement
Accountability For Educator Misconduct
Department Of Homeland Security
Portland
Gresham

When Stacie Love married her former high school teacher, she thought it was a whirlwind romance. Two decades later, she discovered the truth behind the day their lives unraveled: a federal search, an unseen investigation, and a story far darker than she ever knew. Not Just A Terrible Story is a six-part investigation into one woman’s search for the truth, the scourge of alleged educator sexual mis... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes11Founded2 months ago
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After the release of episode 6, we sat down with Stacie Love to discuss what has happened since Not Just a Terrible Story came out. Stacie opens up about the explosive Facebook post in the Centennial alumni group, the messages she's received, and ans... more

The path to healing is not a straight line. It’s a jumbled, messy process, filled with baby steps, dark humor and hard won victories. Stacie’s rebuilding her life, reworking her inner monologue and trying to change the system to help others.

If you ... more

In episode 5, we finally get answers to the biggest remaining questions in this case—straight from the federal agents who knocked on Stacie's door over 20 years ago. Now we're talking with Jim Cole and Josh Findley about the other cases they've worke... more

After Brett lost his teaching license, life was never the same. The rumor mill in Gresham was in full force. They needed an escape. But can Stacie truly escape if she doesn’t know what she’s running from?

Check out Jim Cole's new podcast, Unlikely A... more

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Recent Guests

Stacie Love
Advocate and central subject of the series
Episode: BONUS | Post Season Reflections with Stacie
Jim Cole
Former DHS special agent, investigator of cyber crimes and child exploitation
Department of Homeland Security
Episode: BONUS | More from The Guys at The Door
Josh Findley
Former DHS special agent, advocate for victims
Department of Homeland Security
Episode: BONUS | More from The Guys at The Door
Christy Keating
Licensed attorney and prosecutor
Attorney in Washington; prosecutor of educator misconduct cases
Episode: The Guys at the Door | Episode 5
Chloe Hedgemathoe
Reporter
The Observer
Episode: The Guys at the Door | Episode 5
Eric Duroc
Interim Director of Professional Practices
TSPC (Tea chers Standards and Practice Commission)
Episode: BONUS | Our Conversation with TSPC
Ezra Holmlund
Former junior class president who published an independent paper about Dyer in 1995
Centennial High School student (historical)
Episode: The Rot Runs Deep | Episode 4
Kathy Clough
Stacie Love's mother
Family
Episode: The Wedding | Episode 2
Raquel Love
Stacie's older sister, protective and close to the family
Family of Stacie
Episode: The Wedding | Episode 2

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Sydney Gladue
Host of Not Just A Terrible Story

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 278 ratings
  • I want to like this podcast but I really can't. It's boring and not about anything. Yeah the guy is a creep and maybe they'll get to something relevant eventually but it's dragging. I'm out.

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The Reckoning | Episode 6
Q: So that day when you walked into Centennial, did you feel like, like she was with you? Like little Stacie was there?
Stacie says she felt her high school self with her from the moment she entered the parking lot, as memories of school came back. She found the experience peaceful when Brett was not there.
The Reckoning | Episode 6
Q: When you were leaving Brett and moving into this next phase of your life, is this what you imagined your life would look like?
Stacie says she had no vision for what came next and only wanted to be free. Though leaving felt frightening and she needed her parents to help her move, she also felt happier and freer than ever.
BONUS | Post Season Reflections with Stacie
Q: What does accountability look like for you?
Stacie says she does not yet have an answer, but believes accountability is needed. She shares that listeners are asking how people who pose a risk are still allowed around children.
BONUS | Post Season Reflections with Stacie
Q: How does it feel to have episode six released?
Stacie says she feels relieved and proud, while also feeling vulnerable and still processing the experience. She has been surprised by the support she has received.
BONUS | Safety Rules Every Kid Needs to Know with Christy Keating
Q: What is the core message you want every parent to take away about grooming and boundaries?
Children have the right to safety in every part of their lives, and parents should equip them with language, boundaries, and clear steps to seek help from safe adults whenever something feels off.

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A multi-episode investigative series examining educator misconduct, community silence, and the long arc of accountability. Through personal testimony, official records, and expert context, it tracks how grooming dynamics, institutional complicity, and family narratives intersect, revealing how a quiet community grappled with disturbing truths over years. The format blends survivor perspectives with investigative reporting, legal and educational system insights, and practical takeaways for parents and educators alike. A notable strength is its long-form storytelling that connects intimate, first-person experiences to broader systemic questions, offering concrete safety guidance and resources for families while maintaining a rigorous, evidenc... more

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