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Sinisterhood

Audioboom Studios
True Crime
Mental Health
Lake Lanier
Jeffrey Epstein
Domestic Violence
Texas
Karl Bushby
Donald Trump
Vanessa Guillén
Oscarville
Zizians
Pauline Pusser
ICE
Satanic Panic
Ghosts
Madalyn Murray O'hair
Ghislaine Maxwell
Buford Pusser
Onetaste
Ufos

Sinisterhood is the comedy podcast about all things sinister, covering true crime, cults, cryptids, unsolved mysteries, and strange phenomena. Join Dallas-based comedians and best friends Christie Wallace and Heather McKinney each Wednesday as they bring you weekly episodes with plenty of research, lots of laughs, and legal insight from Heather, a licensed attorney. Plus, catch all new odd but... more

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You're about to hear the audio from our Sunday night stream. We're keeping you in the chat even when you couldn't make it live. Come hang with us live Sunday nights at 8.30 P.M. Central, where we catch up, talk about whatever y'all or we want, and we... more

HAUNTED, Haunted House; Haunted House Debate: Should we tell the next owners or are my family members insane?; Wood Shavings and Chewing Tobacco; We Created a Cryptid/Urban Legend; Halloween Home Invasion; and Tub Chicken Math

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With a suspect dead and the cameras rolling, Dateline and Chris Hansen had a much different result than their prior stings. The fallout would change the face of true crime TV, but the public’s thirst for takedown footage meant that the content, in wh... more

The Reason for the Season; The Boy I Nannied Definitely had a Paranormal Connection; My Haunted House; Phantom Blueberry Muffins; Ghostly Grandpa Prankster; and The Night Streaker, Returned

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Recent Guests

Brian Buckmire
Defense attorney and ABC News Legal Analyst; host of Burden of Proof
ABC News
Episode: A Conversation with Brian Buckmire
Paris Brown
Co-host of Forgotten Fiction
Forgotten Fiction
Episode: Presenting: Forgotten Fiction with Paris Brown and Tommy Brown
Tommy Brown
Co-host of Forgotten Fiction
Forgotten Fiction
Episode: Presenting: Forgotten Fiction with Paris Brown and Tommy Brown
Elizabeth Ryan
Daughter of Nazi hunter Alan Ryan; shares family story
Family/Legacy
Episode: Freaky Friday: Episode 221 (Best Of)
Nicole (Possessed Roommate)
Contributor; already listed above as Nicole
Listener
Episode: Freaky Friday: Episode 221 (Best Of)
Owl's Mom
Pipe of Terror story author
Listener
Episode: Freaky Friday: Episode 221 (Best Of)
Allie (Ally)
Generational mysticism stories author
Listener
Episode: Freaky Friday: Episode 221 (Best Of)
Raphael Rowe
Host of Inside the World's Toughest Prisons (Netflix)
Netflix/ BBC
Episode: Episode 403: The World's Toughest Prisons
Kourtney Nichole
Host of The Final Hours
The Final Hours
Episode: Presenting: The Final Hours with Sarah Turney and Kourtney Nichole

Hosts

Christie Wallace
Host of the show, comedian; co-host of Sinisterhood; involved in Freaky Friday segments.
Heather McKinney
Co-host, licensed attorney providing legal insight; hosts Freaky Friday segments and Sinisterhood discussions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 13.2k ratings
  • other podcasts do the same thing but better. the hosts' personalities made the episodes i listened to more unpleasant than they had to be. it's a shame because i was really curious about the person they were covering.

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    mariambunny
    25 days ago
  • Normally love this podcast, but recent bad take

    Normally I love this podcast, but super disappointed in the recent episodes about Nolan Wells. There is absolutely NO proof there was any foul play, and it most likely was a tragic accidental drowning. Yet the hosts were biased in these episodes, and acted as if it was a murder case and his friends killed him. Considering unsubscribing - it’s a shame they haven’t done proper research or maintained a neutral stance in an on-going situation. This is why I hate podcasts about current/ongoing events... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Foxfire01
    United States2 months ago
  • Not going to listen anymore to a podcast that does its research through TikTok

    The defense isn’t even claiming Patrick Clancy is involved. Be better and don’t spread more of the ignorant conspiracy theories.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MelvininNC05
    United States2 months ago
  • Brilliance gone downhill

    Pains me to write anything negative about this pod. I used to love the chemistry between these two so much that I’d listen to the lamer topics just to hear them chat. Now it seems like they’ve lost whatever that spark was. Christie plows over Heather conversationally to disagree about things that Heather literally went to law school about. She kindly redirects, but there’s no intelligent back and forth to be had because Christie doesn’t know what she’s talking about. It’s awkward and doesn’t mak... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    SillyGoose91
    United States3 months ago
  • Blue Anon

    Can’t remember the last case that wasn’t political. They did a dozen episodes on Epstein and still don’t seem to get that democrats were on the island too. Mostly just political rants I could read on blue sky if that’s what I was looking for. Really miss the pre 2026 style!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JW_ttu
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Consistent mix of true crime, humor, and thought-provoking topics.
Smart, funny hosts with solid legal perspective.
Audience engagement and sponsor-friendly format are strong selling points.
Some listeners feel episodes have become too political or lengthy.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#156
United States/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#225
Canada/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#157
Saudi Arabia/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#206
Poland/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#216
Russia/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#223
South Africa/Comedy

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Freaky Friday: Episode 238
Q: Do you think our house is haunted, and should we tell the next owners?
The hosts say the family's varied, non-threatening experiences are not enough to require disclosure, while suggesting sellers should answer direct questions honestly and consult their real estate agent about local law.
A Conversation with Brian Buckmire
Q: What makes Mangione's federal plea strategy so controversial or novel in this context?
It's a long-shot argument that the elements and mens rea across stalking resulting in death versus murder in the second degree are similar enough to potentially bar a second charge, but the court's acceptance is far from guaranteed and depends on jurisdictional nuances and prosecutorial discretion.
A Conversation with Brian Buckmire
Q: Would you mind walking us through why the same act can be charged in both state and federal court, and how New York's law might change that analysis?
The same act can be charged in different jurisdictions because they are separate sovereignties; however, New York includes specific language to protect against overlapping harms, which makes the double jeopardy analysis more nuanced and loses some predictability for the defense.
Bonus: A Conversation with Jen Miller
Q: How did you decide what made the final cut, and were there areas you explored but later decided not to include?
Jen describes the trade-offs between propulsion and depth, safety concerns, and the need to protect the twins and their families, which sometimes meant omitting sensitive details to prevent real-world harm while preserving the core truth and emotional arc.
Bonus: A Conversation with Jen Miller
Q: What did it feel like to cover a true crime story that was almost too unbelievable to be real?
She discusses the balance between truth and empathy, the responsibility to handle trauma with care, and the realization that the human stakes—families, communities, and futures—require a narrative that goes beyond sensationalism.

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A sharp, boundary-pusting show that blends true crime deep-dives with humor, audience storytelling, and sharp legal commentary. Core topics include high-profile cases, cryptids, cults, paranormal tales, and current-events discourse, all delivered with host banter and listener interaction. A standout is the frequent legal insight from a licensed attorney, adding critical context to investigations while maintaining a witty, down-to-earth vibe. The format often includes listener-submitted stories and sponsor reads, creating a mix of serious analysis and community-driven content that can feel like a late-night group chat with informed, entertaining hosts.

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1. And That's Why We Drink
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3. Creeps and Crimes
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1. Brian Buckmire
2. Paris Brown
3. Tommy Brown
4. Elizabeth Ryan
5. Nicole (Possessed Roommate)
6. Owl's Mom
7. Allie (Ally)
8. Raphael Rowe

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