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Have A Seat with Chris Hansen

Chris Hansen
To Catch a Predator
Child Exploitation
True Crime
Roblox
Perverted Justice
Online Predators
Predator Investigations
Online Grooming
Law Enforcement
True Blue
Predators
Human Trafficking
Child Pornography
Sting Operations
Online Predation
Sex Offender Registry
Florida
Sexual Assault
Polk County
Predators I've Caught

Have A Seat with Chris Hansen is here—an all-new platform from America’s most relentless crime fighter. Every week, Hansen takes you back inside the stings that shocked the nation on Predators I’ve Caught—with never-before-heard details and new revelations. Then, pull up a chair for Have A Seat with Chris Hansen, his weekly in-depth interview series where the biggest names in law enforcement, just... more

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On this episode of Have a Seat with Chris Hansen, shocking, alarming and disturbing information is presented regarding the U.S. school systems, teacher union and abuse against our children. Sexual abuse and assault attorney John Manly joins Hansen t... more

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On this exclusive episode of Have a Seat with Chris Hansen, Chris talks with Ashley Cole, investigator with the Cartersville, GA Police Department regarding her investigation into Josh Stapleton. Josh Stapleton was arrested for downloading and sendin... more

He looked like a successful salesman. A former Marine. A respected

member of his community. But behind the screen, investigators uncovered something far more disturbing.

In this gripping episode Chris joins law enforcement for a sophisticated Florid... more

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Ashley Cole
Investigator with Clarksville, Georgia Police Department
Clarksville Police Department (GA)
Episode: They Were Attractive Influencers... With An Ugly Truth | Ashley Cole | Have A Seat
Nicholas Capehart
46-year-old predator involved in an online sting, later sentenced in Polk County, Florida
Unknown (individual accused/convicted)
Episode: "You don't have my permission to film me, " Capehart. "I don't need your permission, Hansen."
Andrew Lownie
British author and Epstein expert
Self-employed/Author
Episode: The Epstein Case Is Far From Over | Andrew Lownie | Have A Seat
Devin Fernandez
Former corrections officer in Florida; charged in a predatory online sting case
Unnamed employer at time of sting (Central Florida Reception Center mentioned in interview)
Episode: “So my intentions, I’m gonna be blunt about this, is to help people.” Devin Fernandez
Courtney Wild
Epstein survivor discussed in-depth interview
Survivors Inc.
Episode: Epstein Survivor: "Biggest Government Cover-Up In History” | Courtney Wild | Have A Seat
Joseph O'Rourke
Defendant in a Predators I've Caught sting; portrayed as a construction supervisor in Marion County, Florida
Law enforcement sting case (Predators I've Caught)
Episode: "I've been depressed...but I'm not making excuses!"
Sheryl Mac McCollum
Crime scene investigator with the Metro Atlanta PD, founder of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, host of Zone 7 podcast, author
Cold Case Investigative Research Institute; Zone 7 podcast
Episode: Using a Serial Killer to Catch a Killer | Sheryl “Mac” McCollum | Have A Seat
Justin O'Connor
Predator in Marion County case featured in the episode
Episode: "I'm a fuckin' idiot! I'm stupid! I'm dumb!" - Justin O'Connor
Jena-Lisa Jones
Survivor of Epstein crimes, advocate for transparency and accountability
Epstein survivor advocate
Episode: Epstein Survivor Reveals SHOCKING Details | Jena-Lisa Jones | Have A Seat

Host

Chris Hansen
Host of Have A Seat with Chris Hansen, and associated Predator Podcast network

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.4k ratings
  • Too many freaking ads

    Too many freaking ads. Ridiculous.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jamestown2017
    United States2 months ago
  • ICE saves kids!!!

    People not understanding why Chris supports ICE shows their ignorance. Chris supports ICE because ICE SAVES HUNDREDS OF KIDS ANNUALLY FROM CHILD S*X TRAFFICKING. If you can’t acknowledge that as a necessary good then you need to be removed from society.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FatherGod6
    United States2 months ago
  • Gulf coast Stapletons

    I learned nothing new. Tons of commercials for a 40 minute show.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Ashward2004
    United States3 months ago
  • Other podcasts

    Stop giving me other podcasts. I followed this one not these other shows

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    amcx32
    United States5 months ago
  • Pathetic

    I enjoyed Chris Hansen’s work up until this podcast. How are you going to say Trump’s delay in releasing the file is because he’s embarrassed? No, tell it like it is and don’t be an apologist. He was a predator. The victims deserve to have ALL the information released.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ClassicCaps
    United States6 months ago

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Many praise the show for hard-hitting questions and accountability-focused coverage, though some view coverage as politically charged.

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#118
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#212
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#250
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"You don't have my permission to film me, " Capehart. "I don't need your permission, Hansen."
Q: Hi Chris. I'm Tara from Alberta, Canada. My question for you today, during those stings where you used the family member pimping out a daughter, niece, what have you, have you ever gotten people who actually did the right thing and reported it to the police?
The host emphasizes that it is shocking that someone would participate in the sale of a child, and notes that there are ongoing efforts to identify cases where reporting to authorities did occur, though he cannot provide specifics in this episode.
Using a Serial Killer to Catch a Killer | Sheryl “Mac” McCollum | Have A Seat
Q: What made the prosecutors' case circumstantial but still viable for a conviction?
The prosecution relied on circumstantial evidence supported by victimology, timelines, and behavior patterns, including the husband's presence and crimes, changing narratives, and the lack of a direct DNA link, which still allowed a credible jury to infer guilt through logical reasoning and pattern analysis.
Using a Serial Killer to Catch a Killer | Sheryl “Mac” McCollum | Have A Seat
Q: Did they determine a cause of Melissa Wolfenbarger's death?
They did not know the cause of death at first, but they confirmed the body parts were from Melissa, with a clean circular saw being used to remove arms, legs, and head, which indicated a deliberate and brutal homicide. This mismatch with initial misidentification delayed the investigation for years.
"I've been depressed...but I'm not making excuses!"
Q: How did you end up in this situation this evening?
The offender explains his depressed state and personal struggles, but the host pushes back to emphasize that depression does not justify soliciting a minor, and the conversation reveals a pattern of evasions that ultimately illustrate the coercive dynamics of online predation.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Have A Seat

What is Have A Seat about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show blends high-stakes true-crime investigations with in-depth interviews featuring law enforcement, legal advocates, survivors, and other stakeholders. Episodes frequently center on online predation, sting operations, accountability for powerful institutions, and the broader interplay between justice, media coverage, and policy. A notable strength is the willingness to confront uncomfortable topics head-on, combine firsthand accounts with legal analysis, and weave sponsor messages into a crime-focused narrative. The format often alternates between lively interrogation of suspects or case subjects and long-form conversations with experts and advocates, making it a compelling listen for listeners who crave thorough, mission-driven stor... more

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2. Nicholas Capehart
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4. Devin Fernandez
5. Courtney Wild
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