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Surviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime

Surviving the Survivor
Nancy Guthrie
FBI
Dan Markel
True Crime
Savannah Guthrie
Celeste Rivas Hernandez
Ellen Greenberg
Donna Adelson
Melodee Buzzard
Pima County Sheriff's Department
Ashlee Buzzard
Mental Health
Timothy Busfield
Spencer Tepe
Monique Tepe
California
Nick Reiner
Los Angeles
Homicide
Rob Reiner

The best guests in true crime come together each day to cover the most talked about cases in America. Hosted by Emmy award-winning former network news correspondent Joel Waldman and his Holocaust survivor mother, Karmela, the two get the lowdown from the most influential names in the true crime genre. #BestGuests include FBI profilers, legendary detectives, famed criminal defense attorneys, notabl... more

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Latest Episodes

Nancy Guthrie is Still Missing and Few Details are Confirmed about Who Took Nancy--and Why. Months later what we do know is there are new concerns about the FBI's recent missteps, more leaked information, confusion over ransom notes and a possibility... more

Today marks the 12th yahrzeit of Dan Markel, the beloved Florida State University law professor who was murdered in a shocking murder-for-hire plot outside his Tallahassee home in 2014. Twelve years later, Dan's family continues its relentless fight ... more

The Mackenzie Shirilla crash case takes an emotional turn as the younger sister of one of the crash victims speaks out about what happened and the lasting impact the tragedy has had on her family. In this episode of the STS podcast, we hear her first... more

The Charlie Adelson appeal denied ruling has sparked new questions about what comes next in the Dan Markel murder-for-hire case. In this episode of the STS podcast, we examine whether the Charlie Adelson appeal denied decision could change Charlie Ad... more

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Recent Guests

Divine Flanagan
Divine Flanagan, Davion Flanagan's younger sister, discusses her brother and the case
Family of Davion Flanagan; YouTube commentator
Episode: Mackenzie Shirilla: Crash Victim's Younger Sister Speaks Out About What Happened with Mackenzie
Dave Ehrenberg
Former Palm Beach County State Attorney, Florida legal analyst
Florida law
Episode: Could Convicted Murderer Charlie Adelson Turn on Sister Wendi Now That His Appeal is Denied
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Professor Jo explains on YouTube; law professor
Merida University of Nebraska School of Law
Episode: Could Convicted Murderer Charlie Adelson Turn on Sister Wendi Now That His Appeal is Denied
Everett Worthington Jr.
Professor Emeritus of Psychology, forgiveness expert
Virginia Commonwealth University
Episode: Just in: Convicted Hitman Luis Rivera Writes Ruth Markel a Hand-Written Letter to Apologize
Philip Waters
Retired homicide detective
Houston Police Department (implied)
Episode: Breaking: New Anonymous Note Claims They Have Video of Nancy Guthrie & Suspect on Their Phone
Scott Duffey
Retired FBI Special Agent
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Episode: Breaking: New Anonymous Note Claims They Have Video of Nancy Guthrie & Suspect on Their Phone
Dr. Brianna Fox
Former FBI special agent, professor of criminology
University of South Florida
Episode: Dr Ann Burgess on Suspect & NEW Ransom Details: "Hello, Savannah. We Have your Mother"
Howard Blum
Investigative journalist; author slated to publish a space-related book
Air Mail / Crime coverage
Episode: Ransom Note says Nancy Guthrie is "Buried with Nature" & What Howard Blum's Sources told Him
Jen Coffendorfer
Retired FBI special agent; expert on missing persons and case interviews
Break the Case with Jen Coffendorfer
Episode: Ransom Note says Nancy Guthrie is "Buried with Nature" & What Howard Blum's Sources told Him

Hosts

Joel Waldman
Host of the show; Emmy Award-winning journalist; long-time anchor/host with focus on true crime and investigative journalism.
Karmela Waldman
Co-host and psychologist by training; Holocaust survivor; provides motherly perspective and professional insights.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • Be nice to mom. She won’t be around forever.

    I really love this show and I think that the interviews are great and it’s very enjoyable, but I wish that the host would be nice to his mother. He gets very annoyed with her can be quite disrespectful. She’s an elderly woman and doesn’t remember everything and she’s not going to be around forever and someday you may listen back to these podcasts and reflect and think wow I shouldn’t have been so condescending to her. If you don’t enjoy having her on the show, just do it yourself. I really do en... more

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    elwalee
    United States3 months ago
  • Where are the new episodes??

    I love the show but seems like they’ve stopped adding episodes to Apple??

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    3
    SaraTheBest1
    United States4 months ago
  • Legit

    I genuinely loved checking in on this pod. He has great guests. No BS. He is humble. Male perspective.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    KGtruecre
    United States4 months ago
  • Hours of nothingness

    If you want 100 repetitive hours on every meaningless rumor about every case everywhere with an idiot as host, here you go.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Matt_B_W
    United States5 months ago
  • I’ve tried

    Stopped listening due to the constant ‘oh sorry you’re muted’ . Tried again still the same. Host is so repetitive.

    Apple Podcasts
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    C C Mc Flowers
    United Kingdom5 months ago

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Talking Points

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Breaking: Charlie Adelson's Appeal Denied!
Q: Now, Tim, you're a criminal defense attorney, so you've had clients, someone saying, sing Charlie, sing here. We'll see, maybe he throws his sister under the bus, maybe he throws his father under the bus, maybe he throws no one under the bus. What does preserve mean legally?
Preserve means you must raise the issue in a timely, proper written motion or objection with supporting evidence so the trial court can correct it; if you don't, the issue can't typically be raised on appeal, which severely limits the grounds for reversal.
Just in: Convicted Hitman Luis Rivera Writes Ruth Markel a Hand-Written Letter to Apologize
Q: What makes an apology sincere according to the professor?
A sincere apology involves confessing without excuses, offering a genuine remorse, acknowledging the victim's pain, valuing the relationship, and seeking forgiveness, with a commitment to never repeat the act.
Just in: Convicted Hitman Luis Rivera Writes Ruth Markel a Hand-Written Letter to Apologize
Q: Did the person who committed the crime ever reach out to the victims the way Luis Rivera has done now?
The host and experts explain that in Rivera's case the letter is a personal gesture aimed at the victim's family, not a grant of leniency; the legal penalties remain unchanged by such communications.
NEW! Nancy Guthrie Ransom Letter Alleges Gruesome Details & Mexico Volunteers Take STS Inside Search
Q: What do you make of the ransom note that described Nancy as safe but scared?
Investigators treated the note as a potentially legitimate lead while weighing whether it came from the same perpetrator across multiple communications, recognizing the need to verify writing style, IP consistency, and corroborating details before drawing conclusions.
Brian Hooker Sighting and Why Investigators are Calling Off the Search for Lynette Hooker in Bahamas
Q: How does a suspect fleeing the country affect the potential case?
Fleeing can signal consciousness of guilt and complicate pursuit; prosecutors may leverage international cooperation and eligibility to take over the case to advance charges.

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This show features high-profile true crime guests including prosecutors, defense attorneys, profilers, detectives, and investigative journalists who break down high-stakes cases with legal and psychological insight. Episodes cover extraditions, high-profile verdicts, missing persons, and intricate timelines, often merging courtroom strategy with media analysis. A standout angle is the host pair's multi-generational dynamic, blending legal analysis with personal storytelling, and a willingness to explore the broader implications of high-profile cases in the public eye. The program likely appeals to listeners who want deep-dive legal reasoning, courtroom dynamics, and expert context around famous investigations, while offering accessible comm... more

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2. Dave Ehrenberg
3. Joe explains
4. Everett Worthington Jr.
5. Philip Waters
6. Scott Duffey
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