
Residue with Chrissy Champagne dives deep into the gritty world where true crime meets the movies. Each episode breaks down made-for-TV films and theatrical releases based on chilling real-life cases — exploring the facts behind the fiction, the victims behind the headlines, and the emotional residue these stories leave behind. The original episodes are still here, but now we’re turning the spotli... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 135 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmTrue Crime | |||

We are taking a true crime break this week, but still focusing on a "based on a true story" movie. Mike and Claire Sardina were a real-life Milwaukee husband-and-wife musical duo who formed the popular Neil Diamond tribute act "Lightning & Thunder". ... more
In this episode, we explore the shocking true story behind the Lifetime film Abducted: The Carlina White Story. A case so unbelievable it sounds fictional, yet every major detail really happened. In 1987, 19-day-old Carlina White was kidnapped from H... more
PART 2: While Steven Stayner became known for his extraordinary survival, his story reached millions through the made for TV film I Know My First Name Is Steven, and for a time the Stayner name was associated with resilience and hope. But that sense ... more
PART 1: The 1989 television miniseries I Know My First Name Is Steven is a dramatization of the real-life kidnapping of Steven Stayner, who was held captive for seven years before heroically escaping and rescuing another child.
The film chronicles t... more
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I don’t usually stick with podcasts, but Residue completely changed that for me. I found Chrissy on TikTok and immediately loved her style, so I checked out the podcast—and I ended up bingeing the whole thing in less than a month. Now I listen every week when I walk my dog Rocky, and it’s something I genuinely look forward to. Her calming voice, the way she tells each story, and the care she puts into every case really stand out. You can tell she puts her heart into what she does, and it makes t... more
First of all, your voice is very calming. I listened to your podcast when I'm stressed and overwhelmed and it just helps me relax I even listen to it to fall asleep. You know I have to listen to the same podcast over and over to hear the whole thing. I started to watch you on TikTok and then when I left TikTok, found you on Facebook creole and then found your podcast.
Chrissy has a fantastic soothing voice and treats the victims and their families with the utmost respect. It is a must listen if you are a true crime fan!
I love this podcast! I am such a true crime junkie! I can’t stop binging. Chrissy is a fantastic story teller!!
So far I like this podcast, I just wish the random bouts of singing would stop.
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A true crime show that analyzes screen adaptations of real cases, blending documentary-style detail with storytelling flair. Episodes dissect how films and TV movies portray victims, investigators, and aftermath, while highlighting the real-life context that inspired the narratives. The host's voice and humor are widely noted as engaging, with a strong emphasis on respect for victims and families, making the show appealing to listeners who enjoy deep dives that connect cinema with true events. A standout is the creator's ability to transform familiar cases into episode-length explorations that feel intimate and informed, often leveraging social media to broaden reach beyond traditional podcast discovery.
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Residue: A True Crime Podcast launched 3 years ago and published 135 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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