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Sinisterhood

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

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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Recent Guests

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)
Elizabeth Ryan
Daughter of Nazi hunter Alan Ryan; shares family story
Family/Legacy
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
Sarah Turney
Host of The Final Hours
The Final Hours
Episode: Presenting: The Final Hours with Sarah Turney and Kourtney Nichole
Jen Miller
Journalist, author, reporter and co-producer on Blood Will Tell
Journalist and author
Episode: Bonus: A Conversation with Jen Miller
Vanessa Richardson
Host of Conspiracy Theories, Cults and Crimes
Conspiracy Theories, Cults and Crimes (Crime House original powered by PAVE Studios)
Episode: Raëlism: The UFO Religion | Sinisterhood & Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes

Hosts

Christie Wallace
Host of Sinisterhood with co-hosting duties and storytelling leadership.
Heather McKinney
Co-host and attorney providing legal insight, guiding discussions and commentary.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 13.1k ratings
  • Feeling meh about this pod now

    I’ve been listening for years now but lately I feel like every episode is about aliens or conspiracy theories and I really miss the amazing true crime episodes. You guys did such a good job with insight into true crime and I deeply miss that. I understand the conspiracy theory angle but this world is truly and actually crazy and if you talked about factually evident events and cases I think that would also effect just as many ppl.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    lele543
    United States2 months ago
  • Opinionated Seawards

    I love this podcast. I occasionally save heavier episodes for another time, but they are so good. I also have several episodes saved (Mc Gruff, anyone?) because they are so hilarious. I listed to the episode about clowns on a flight and couldn’t avoid scream laughing. Sometimes, I marathon too many cryptid episodes and find myself slipping in to Heather’s live show accent. “No, it’s full of raccoons,” has also become a household catch phrase.

    P.S. re: review title - I too love arrested develop... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hsvejrlns
    United States2 months ago
  • Great podcast

    I really enjoy the way the hosts go about each topic. I listen to a lot of different true crime podcasts but these two definitely have a unique style of podcasting. They are funny at times and down to earth when they need to be- a great balance of the two.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ScarlettCortney
    United States3 months ago
  • Used to be Favorite Podcast

    I’ve been listening since 2020, and Sinisterhood quickly became my favorite podcast. I look forward to Wednesdays and Fridays every week because I know there will be a new episode, and they’re such good story tellers. I love how Heather and Christie provide commentary and insight and how they always stand up against injustice. The only thing I don’t like is that they do a lot of multi-episode stories and I don’t like waiting a week in between on a cliff hanger, so I wait until all episodes are o... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    tiabiaboo
    United States3 months ago
  • Amazing Dedication

    I’ve been listening for years and am proud of this podcast. Their coverage of the Epstein files has been much appreciated. It’s a tough subject with a lot of information and they’ve been able to bring us episodes that break down all of this info, all while being as respectful as possible to the subject matter. Thanks, ladies!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TriColorMadness87
    United States3 months ago

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Listeners value the candid discussions and advocacy on justice issues, even when controversial.
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Fans praise the hosts' balance of wit and insight, noting strong storytelling and research.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#126
United States/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#238
Canada/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#151
South Africa/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#160
Poland/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#174
South Korea/Comedy
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#182
Saudi Arabia/Comedy

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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.
Bonus: A Conversation with Jen Miller
Q: So you first encountered Trung while researching a piece about Shakespeare in Healing in Prisons, which is so, at what moment did you realize this was something much larger than the original story, and did any part of you hesitate to follow it?
Jen explains that earning the twins' trust and validating the consistency of their story over years revealed a larger narrative about family loyalty, immigration, and the potential for rehabilitation, which transformed a single assignment into a six-year investigative journey.
Bonus: A Conversation with Natalie Robehmed
Q: Was that part of the reason that you felt like Allison's post-NXIVM chapter was kind of right to tell that story?
Robehmed feels that Allison is at a point where she can reflect on her experiences while still understanding the complexity of her past.
Bonus: A Conversation with Natalie Robehmed
Q: What kind of drew you to this topic and stories about power, influence and ambition?
Robehmed was drawn to the complexity of Allison Mack's story, emphasizing the dual roles of victim and perpetrator.

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What is Sinisterhood about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show blends true crime, cryptids, and other sinister phenomena with humor and sharp commentary. Hosts Christie Wallace and Heather McKinney deliver research-rich episodes that mix dark storytelling with lighthearted banter, heavy on storytelling craft, personal anecdotes, and occasional legal insight from Heather. Friday installments invite listener-submitted odd-but-true tales, creating a community-centered, inclusive vibe that balances serious topics with wit. Noteworthy is the duo's willingness to tackle controversial subjects with candor while maintaining a playful, supportive atmosphere, making room for sponsor messages and audience engagement without breaking the rhythm.

Across episodes, listeners can expect a steady cadence of ... more

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1. Nicole (Possessed Roommate)
2. Owl's Mom
3. Elizabeth Ryan
4. Allie (Ally)
5. Raphael Rowe
6. Kourtney Nichole
7. Sarah Turney
8. Jen Miller

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