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Surviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime

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

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

Megan Tomlinson
Founder, Silver Lining of Hope
Silver Lining of Hope
Episode: Shirilla Mackenzie's New "Bad Girl" Life Behind Bars
Ed Fitzgerald
Former FBI agent, attorney, and political candidate
Self/Independent
Episode: Shirilla Mackenzie's New "Bad Girl" Life Behind Bars
Chief Brian Brady
Chief, formerly of the Novato Police Department
Novato Police Department
Episode: Hidden Cameras, A New Search & GPS Data that Contradicts Brian Hooker's Story
Brian Fitzgibbon
Director, Nationwide Security and Investigations with USPA
USPA
Episode: Hidden Cameras, A New Search & GPS Data that Contradicts Brian Hooker's Story
Jennifer Tomasic
Coercive control psychologist, expert witness, researcher, educator
Independent/Coercive Control expert
Episode: Mackenzie Shirilla Says it All in the Shocking & Disturbing Jail Calls with Her Mom
Timothy Jansen
Tallahassee criminal defense attorney
Private practice in Florida
Episode: We Show You The Sealed Document Donna Adelson and Her Attorneys Didn't Want Us to Read
Darryl Cohen
Criminal Defense attorney from Atlanta
Darryl Cohen & Associates
Episode: We Show You The Sealed Document Donna Adelson and Her Attorneys Didn't Want Us to Read
Christine Russo
Sister of Dom Russo, advocate defending her brother's legacy
Family of Dom Russo
Episode: Mackenzie Shirilla: Boyfriend’s Family LIVE & Unfiltered About What Really Happened Before The Crash
Steven Webster
Post-conviction attorney with deep ties to the Markel case
Attorney
Episode: Are Wendi and Harvey Adelson in the Clear...Or Will They Face Murder Charges like Donna and Charlie

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 States2 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 States3 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 States3 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 Kingdom4 months ago

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

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Shirilla Mackenzie's New "Bad Girl" Life Behind Bars
Q: Should criminals be allowed to profit from their crimes, and how might the law adapt?
Current law struggles to keep up with social media and new platforms; a combination of updated Son of Sam style protections and civil remedies that channel profits to victims' families is being discussed.
Shirilla Mackenzie's New "Bad Girl" Life Behind Bars
Q: What is the reality of parole prospects for Mackenzie Shirilla after 15 years?
Parole hearings are likely at 15 years, but a judge and parole board will scrutinize whether her life trajectory shows genuine remorse and a 180-degree change, and it's unlikely given her conduct in prison.
Tik Tok Star & Dad Arrested For Hiring Hitman on Dark Web to Kill Her Baby Daddy
Q: How does an undercover FBI operation typically progress from conversation to action?
An undercover operative builds a controlled, staged interaction that gradually leads the target to commit or attempt the crime, with multiple layers of oversight by prosecutors and other agents to prevent entrapment and ensure admissibility of evidence.
Tik Tok Star & Dad Arrested For Hiring Hitman on Dark Web to Kill Her Baby Daddy
Q: What stood out to you the most about this case from a prosecutor viewpoint?
The duty to warn and the strategic decision to pursue both federal and state avenues, along with tracing financial transactions and online activity, were crucial in building a strong, multi-year case against all three defendants.
100 Days Missing: Where is Nancy Guthrie? And Who Knows the Truth? Investigators Weigh In on Case
Q: What is the most critical factor in moving the case forward at this stage?
To identify a credible lead or piece of evidence that can be independently verified, then follow that lead through a structured investigation with corroboration from multiple sources.

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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. Megan Tomlinson
2. Ed Fitzgerald
3. Chief Brian Brady
4. Brian Fitzgibbon
5. Jennifer Tomasic
6. Timothy Jansen
7. Darryl Cohen
8. Christine Russo

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