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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
Online Predation
Sting Operations
Sex Offender Registry
Florida
Sexual Assault
Polk County
Child Predators

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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As Chris Hansen continues to spread the word and educate parents on the dangers that social media and gaming platforms could have to children, a recent landmark verdict against these big tech companies might just be shifting the narrative.  On this e... more

Nicholas Alexander "Alex" Jenkins is an alleged predator caught in a Polk

County, Florida investigation, part of Polk County's Cyber Guardian II

operation.  At the time of the Sting, Nicholas Jenkins was living in Winter Garden, Florida. He had previ... more

On this episode of Have a Seat, Chris Hansen talks with Sean O’Brien, General President of the Teamsters, the storied labor union that was founded in 1903. The two have a candid conversation about a recent crimes against children investigation they d... more

Joshua Ryan Simpson is an alleged predator that was caught in a Blount County, Alabama investigation. He is known for being one of only three men to get completely naked during a Chris Hansen sting.  At the time, he stated that he was a maintenance w... more

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Recent Guests

Sean O'Brien
General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters
International Brotherhood of Teamsters (Teamsters Union)
Episode: Sean O’Brien | Have A Seat
Joshua Ryan Simpson
Subject of the episode; involved in online chats with a decoy posing as a minor
Episode: "Can I put my clothes on?" Joshua Simpson
Larry Stein
Attorney representing Timothy Busfield
Law firm (Albuquerque) collaborating on Busfield defense
Episode: Inside the Timothy Busfield Case with Attorney Larry Stein | Larry Stein | Have A Seat Ep. 33
Kristi Goncalves
Kaylee Goncalves's mother, advocate for crime victims
Family of Kaylee Goncalves
Episode: The Idaho Murders | Kristi Goncalves | Have A Seat ep 32
Juan Carlos Guzman
Subject of the sting operation, discussed as the interviewed guest
Polk County predator sting participant
Episode: Juan Guzman
Derek Baker
Former law enforcement detective, specializes in interview/interrogation and body language analysis
Agent D Baker
Episode: The Dark Truth of the Gulf Coast Stapletons | Derek Baker | Have A Seat Ep 31
Douglas Vincent Cooley
Individual involved in a Polk County sting case, charged with soliciting a child for sex online
Polk County, Florida law enforcement sting
Episode: "I'm so dumb!" Douglas Cooley
Ryan Montgomery
Ethical hacker, predator catcher
Independent security researcher, predator investigator
Episode: Ethical Hacker Ryan Montgomery Reveals How He Started Catching Predators Online | Ryan Montgomery | Have A Seat Ep 30
Brien Terry
Subject of the episode, involved in a sting operation,
Marion County Sheriff's Office sting case
Episode: Brien Terry

Host

Chris Hansen
Host of Have A Seat with Chris Hansen

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 States9 days 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 States23 days ago
  • Gulf coast Stapletons

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

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Ashward2004
    United Statesa month ago
  • Other podcasts

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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    amcx32
    United States3 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 States4 months ago

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Guests and investigations are regarded as high-impact and informative for understanding real-world predator dynamics.
Some critics feel coverage can be polarizing or partisan, but the host's commitment to safety and accountability remains a consistent anchor.
Feedback is mixed on ads and pacing, but most agree the show brings important awareness to child safety and online predation.
Listeners praise hard-hitting storytelling and clear breakdowns of predator conversations, with dark humor that lightens heavy topics.

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#219
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Apple Podcasts
#192
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#204
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#224
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Q: Is there a reason you repeat back to the predators what they say to you?
Chris Hansen explains it helps ensure the recording captures exactly what was said, aids in editing for clarity, and often yields a more truthful or clarified response when the suspect is confronted again.
"Can I put my clothes on?" Joshua Simpson
Q: Was there ever a predator you believed would actually rescue a child, as claimed to be a 'Good Samaritan'?
Based on years of interviewing hundreds of predators, Hansen says he has never seen a case where someone intended to rescue a child actually did so; the rescue motive is often a crafted excuse and if it were real, they would contact 911 or the Sheriff first.
The Idaho Murders | Kristi Goncalves | Have A Seat ep 32
Q: Give me a sense of some of the things that you're learning today about this case.
Kristi describes ongoing efforts to understand the case, updates on the legislative changes, and the emotional and protective considerations for the family as new information emerges.
271 Predators Caught | Chris Sanson | Have A Seat Ep. 19
Q: What is Ignite and why is it so important to Genesee County?
Ignite is a jail-based program teaching inmates skills, GEDs, and workforce pathways to reduce reoffending; it has dramatically lowered violence in the jail and cut recidivism to 23 percent, showcasing a scalable model for community transformation.
271 Predators Caught | Chris Sanson | Have A Seat Ep. 19
Q: Give me a sense as to why you made this such a priority for the Genesee County Sheriff's Office.
Swanson explains that early pedestrian-led patrols and the need to protect children drove the Ghost team, emphasizing a proactive, brand-driven approach to online predation that prioritizes public safety and accountability.

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