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Surviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime

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

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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Recent Guests

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
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
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"
Dr. Ann Burgess
Living legend in criminal profiling, professor at Boston College
Boston College
Episode: Dr Ann Burgess on Suspect & NEW Ransom Details: "Hello, Savannah. We Have your Mother"
Jason Pak
Former FBI special agent; missing children expert
Fox/TV appearances; consultant
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
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
Natalie Shirilla
Mother of Mackenzie Shirilla; discussed at sentencing and in interview segments
Family of Mackenzie Shirilla
Episode: Mackenzie Shirilla's Mom Doubles Down in Defense of her Daughter
Erin Tognetti
Former criminal prosecutor and civil attorney
Idaho (state unknown)
Episode: Luigi Mangione's Shocking New Defense Could Change Everything

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

    Apple Podcasts
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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??

    Apple Podcasts
    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 States4 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
    2
    C C Mc Flowers
    United Kingdom5 months ago

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Fans appreciate the host duo's dynamic and accessible explanations of complex cases.

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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.
Brian Hooker Sighting and Why Investigators are Calling Off the Search for Lynette Hooker in Bahamas
Q: What are the main types of evidence that typically lead to a 'no-body' homicide conviction?
Forensic evidence, confessions or damning statements to friends or family, and inconsistent statements to police are the common pillars that, combined, can support a conviction without a body.
Brian Hooker Sighting and Why Investigators are Calling Off the Search for Lynette Hooker in Bahamas
Q: What is the significance of the Coast Guard ending its search in the Bahamas?
Experts suggest it doesn't end the investigation; authorities may be shifting focus or pursuing other leads while continuing to evaluate evidence for a potential arrest or charges.
Are there new leads in the Nancy Guthrie Investigation?
Q: Is East Luth the future of policing, and how soon could we see its impact?
Yes, AI-assisted tools can organize massive datasets, reduce case backlog, and draft warrants; widespread adoption will depend on agency buy-in, compliance, and funding, but the potential is transformative for investigators.

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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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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Scott Duffey
2. Philip Waters
3. Dr. Brianna Fox
4. Dr. Ann Burgess
5. Jason Pak
6. Jen Coffendorfer
7. Howard Blum
8. Natalie Shirilla

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