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The Binge Cases: U R NEXT

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

What if, one day, you suddenly became the target of an “internet terrorist”? Someone who can find you, no matter where you are, and make your life hell. Logging off? Is not an option. That’s what happened to Esther, Natasha and Ava. They all fell into the crosshairs of a dangerous online predator who had one mission; to control, harass and bully women and girls like them out of online gaming. A s... more

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Latest Episodes

Sergeant Finley’s case comes to a climax. More than a decade on, host Leigh Alexander investigates whether Vicious is still a danger to women. What she finds is unnerving.

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A streamer named Ava undertakes a risky undercover mission to expose Vicious, while Sergeant Finley gets a new ally in his fight for justice.

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Coming soon to the Binge is The Poet!

In 1977, during the BTK Strangler’s reign of terror in Wichita, a woman named Ruth Finley receives a threatening phone call from an unidentified man. He’s blackmailing her about a secret from her past. The haras... more

Streamers like Natasha have had enough of playing defense. Now they’re starting to band together and fight back.

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Recent Guests

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
Tom Mangold
British journalist providing historical and analytical perspective
Episode: My Mother’s Lies | 4. Telling Tales
Jeremy Adams
Witness involved in the case and interviewee with evolving statements
Prison inmate (Eddyville Prison)
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
Donna Adams
Mother of the main suspect, involved in the case
Episode: My Mother’s Lies | 2. My Mom, Susan

Hosts

Beth Karas
Host with a legal-analyst background and extensive experience as a courtroom journalist and commentator.
Steve Fishman
Creator and host with multiple hosting roles, including investigative storytelling.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 6k ratings
  • Better voice acting

    I had to give up. The voice actress, who played Esther, has the most annoying vocal fry I’ve ever heard. Like nails on a chalkboard.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Nigelfrost
    United States12 days ago
  • A great monthly true crime podcast

    Podcast Addict
    5
    slatersli@hotmail.com
    15 days ago
  • Biased reaching

    I’m listening to my mother’s lies and I’m not saying that the woman didn’t lie, I can only get through two episodes. However. Everything is pointed at white racism. Even the comment saying Susan was talking to Jeremy, writing him letters, etc, well duh. So do most people when they’re investigating innocence or guilt. They talk to the suspect. I mean, I just heard a case the other day where Black jurors were dismissed because they literally said “ I would never put a brother in jail”, so to a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Christie in Tennessee
    United States15 days ago
  • Time for new legislation on Child Safety

    Great podcast. Very touching. I still do not understand why the criminal law does not treat pedophiles as the incurable murderers that they are and punished by the courts accordingly.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VivianeViviane
    Canada16 days ago
  • Real? Composite? Something else?

    I listened to enough to know that I can’t tell if the woman who isn’t the narrator is real, or an actress reading a script, or something in between.

    It’s sort of like listening to NPR, where it’s obvious that the casual back and forth between a host and the reporter is scripted, so what’s the point of the fake intimacy of “just two people talking”?

    Same vibe.

    Apple Podcasts
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    ManicMonkeyMojo
    United States17 days ago

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Production quality and ad pacing receive mixed feedback, with some listeners calling for tighter editing and fewer interruptions.
The host is praised for engaging storytelling but criticized for pacing or narration quality in several episodes.

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#238
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#40
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#141
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#51
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#208
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Talking Points

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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.
Baby Broker | 4. We All Became Investigators
Q: How did Courtney first connect with Tara Lee?
Courtney initially found Tara Lee after struggling with adoption, hoping to facilitate a match that would lead to a successful adoption.
Baby Broker | 4. We All Became Investigators
Q: What was Tara Lee's sales pitch to you?
Courtney mentioned that Tara Lee often claimed, 'my adoptions don't fail,' presenting a strong guarantee for the success of her matches.
Baby Broker | 2. Three Babies
Q: How did you feel when a third baby was introduced into the mix?
We felt overwhelmed and conflicted about possibly adopting a third baby while still connected to Sabrina's situation.

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What is The Binge Cases: U R NEXT about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This true crime narrative concentrates on online harassment, swatting, and the broader social impact of digital threats against women and girls who engage in online gaming. It weaves together investigative reporting, firsthand witness accounts, and journalistic commentary to explore how online predators manipulate evidence, influence public perception, and confront the realities of law enforcement in the digital age. Episodes consistently mix personal stories with media ethics, investigative strategy, and legal considerations, offering a compelling case study in contemporary true crime storytelling that often reframes perceived conclusions and highlights the human costs behind online abuse.

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6. Tom Mangold
7. Jeremy Adams
8. Susan Galbreath

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