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The Binge Cases: Doctor Billions

Sony Music Entertainment
True Crime
Daniel Morcombe
Tara Lee
Maria Duval
Sandra Bridewell
Adoption
Adoption Fraud
Sony Music Entertainment
Robert Carr
Denise Falasca
Kwaneta Harris
Fraud
Ted Conrad
FBI Investigation
Brett Peter Cowan
Murder Investigation
FBI
Domestic Violence
Richard Cottingham
Terri Hoffman

After Derika Moses injured her back at work, she got her spine fused. But after surgery, her pain only got worse. She didn’t know why — until she got a letter in the mail telling her that some of the spinal hardware in her back might be counterfeit. Not sterile. Not FDA approved. Made in a machine shop in Temecula, California. Doctor Billions tells the story of the billion-dollar healthcare frau... more

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How did Pacific Hospital of Long Beach become a world-class spinal care center? It would take a lot of thirsty surgeons turning a blind eye and taking illegal kickbacks. And thousands of unwitting patients.

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In the middle of a national recession, Mark Sersansie was excited to get a 6-figure marketing job with a mysterious Southern California medical company. But by lunchtime on his very first day, he caught on – something very shady was happening.

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After Derika Moses injured her back at work, she got her spine fused. But after surgery, her pain only got worse. She didn’t know why — until she got a letter in the mail telling her that some of the spinal hardware in her back might be counterfeit.... more

The full picture of Kwaneta starts to come into focus, despite her efforts to distance herself from the podcast.

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Recent Guests

Bill Reynolds
Insurance investigator and SIU veteran; interviewed for the episode
Unspecified insurer (SIU)
Episode: Doctor Billions | 1. Trust No One
Erika Flores
19-year-old who believed a deceptive job offer would help her
Episode: What She Buried | 4. The Job Offer
Kwaneta Harris
Suspect and central figure in the case discussed in the episode
Unknown/various aliases mentioned
Episode: What She Buried | 2. Digging a Hole
Ben Finley
Johns Creek Police Department detective sergeant
Johns Creek Police Department
Episode: U R NEXT | 2. Madder than a Wet Hen
Venetia Caldwell
Jessica Curran's cousin who recanted testimony and spoke about coercion
Witness in the case
Episode: My Mother’s Lies | 6. The Unraveling
Victoria Caldwell
Prosecution witness who recanted under certain circumstances
Witness in the case
Episode: My Mother’s Lies | 6. The Unraveling
John Poole
Private investigator and former cop involved in defense work
Private investigator
Episode: My Mother’s Lies | 6. The Unraveling
Maggie Freeling
Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist
Episode: My Mother’s Lies | 4. Telling Tales
Susan Galbreath
Private citizen whose investigation prompted public attention
Private investigator / investigator in Jessica Currin case
Episode: My Mother’s Lies | 3. Prime Suspect

Hosts

Justine van der Leun
Host of the investigative series guiding long-form reporting and narrative framing.
Leigh Alexander
Narrator and framing voice providing context, direction, and analysis.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 6.3k ratings
  • Slow Moving

    It felt like they dragged it out much longer than they should have

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    EmmzFer
    United States2 months ago
  • What She Buried

    Bomb…. Much like many other reviews here, I was very underwhelmed and disappointed by this latest podcast. The narrator, while explaining all of the horrible things that this woman clearly did, kept trying to look for excuses but never had any for why this woman ended up where she did. I think the narrator is probably far Left / woke and was impressed that Kwanetta has made something of her life as a journalist while incarcerated all these years. The fact that she's a woman and Black likely seal... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    BFisher1979
    United States2 months ago
  • Woke feminist garbage

    If you like woke feminist podcasts, you’ll love this one.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DonJuanCasinova
    United States2 months ago
  • Wait… what?

    I’ve loved most of The Binge stories prior to listening to What She Buried. I’m absolutely dumbfounded that this was ever released. It’s the story of a woman who killed a man, unprovoked. End of story.

    But, it isn’t. Instead we hear hours of fluff that ultimately goes nowhere. It’s the meanderings of a journalist who had to make a story where none existed. Don’t waste your time.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    mollyp634
    United States2 months ago
  • Smokescreen The Sellout

    Absolute Clown show of a podcast. The others are usually pretty good.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    podder83
    United States2 months ago

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Overall, fans appreciate the multi-episode depth and investigative rigor, though a subset feels narratives may drift+.
Some listeners critique pacing and perceived bias in host narration.
Listeners praise meticulous storytelling and in-depth reporting, with strong notes on ethics and survivors' voices.

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#80
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Apple Podcasts
#18
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#70
Canada/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#17
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#34
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#170
Australia/Top Podcasts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

What She Buried | 6. Ghosts of Tricie's Past
Q: Why did you decide to pursue Kwaneta's backstory in depth rather than focusing only on the murder itself?
I wanted to contextualize the present events within a lifetime of abuse, survival, and manipulation to understand the forces shaping her actions and to give listeners a fuller, more truthful portrait of her experiences.
What She Buried | 6. Ghosts of Tricie's Past
Q: What was going through your head then?
I was scared and I was angry, and the ethical and legal pressures pushed me to keep seeking the story while navigating the risk of saying or doing the wrong thing.
What She Buried | 1. The Pen Pal
Q: Did you think it was a good idea to pursue this in podcast form given the complexity of the story?
No, I was aware it could become messy, but I believed the truth was worth pursuing and presenting with care, even if the narrative gets tangled.
My Mother’s Lies | 1. The Hero Housewife Who Solved A Murder
Q: How did Susan Galbreath become involved in the Jessica Currin case?
She stepped into the investigation after attending the crime scene, began collecting leads, and, with the help of Tom Mangold, gained attention and access that helped push the case forward despite limited official progress.
Baby Broker | 4. We All Became Investigators
Q: When did you realize something was off in Tara Lee's practice?
Courtney felt something was wrong when she witnessed Tara's chaotic methods and lack of proper handling of birth mothers and matches.

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This investigative series follows long-form reporting by a journalist who builds a labyrinthine portrait around a central figure, exploring deception, financial crime, and the human costs of high-stakes cases. Episodes combine courtroom twists, family testimonies, and on-the-ground reporting to reveal how memory, motive, and narrative shape public understanding of crime. The show stands out for its patient, craft-focused storytelling, emphasis on vulnerable witnesses, and a willingness to question official narratives while tracing complex money trails and trials across multiple jurisdictions.

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6. Victoria Caldwell
7. John Poole
8. Maggie Freeling

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