The Burden
Orbit MediaThe Burden is a documentary series that takes listeners into the hidden places where justice is done (and undone). It dives deep into the lives of heroes and villains. And it focuses a spotlight on those who triumph even when the odds are against them.
Season 5 - The Burden: Lives of Crime
Ever wondered what it’s like to live on the edge? To not follow the rules? To live outside of the law? On ... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 96 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | True Crime | |||
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Today we hear from Bernie Madoff, mastermind of the largest Ponzi scheme ever. Bernie made $65 billion disappear. Billion with a B. Madoff had been a Wall Street star, innovative, rich, honored. He was chairman of the NASDAQ. Also, he was quietly man... more
Today's episode is the story of Mike Yard. Mike is now a successful comedian headlining shows around the country. But before that, he spent some time as a stickup man, toting around a big ass gun. Mike chose crime for very specific reasons. Some migh... more
Today's episode is a first person account from Jeff Turner. He was one of the best counterfeiters of his generation. He was persistent, resourceful and very skilled. US Treasury agents couldn't believe how inventive he was. And he did it all for love... more
In part two of Education of an Assassin, young Larry Mazza comes of age. Killers may be born, they're also made. In this episode, the Grim Reaper takes Larry under his wing. Spoiler alert, it ends with a bang.
For more on Larry's story, read his... more
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- Loved Season 4
I really enjoyed the thoughtful well rounded story.
Apple Podcasts5RosieisLife
United States23 days ago - Good content, there just isn’t much of it
There are so so so many commercials! There is little content in each episode because there are so many breaks…then include an intro and review of previous info and a spoiler for next week and there isn’t much left! If that problem was fixed, I’d give this podcast a 4.3
Apple Podcasts3Mattia77United Statesa month ago - Season 4
Loved the story and narration but almost quit half way due to the annoying background sounds while they were talking. Stuck it out but the pounding and dramatic sound effects were ridiculous. If you have a good story why ruin it with silly noise.. ✌🏼
Apple Podcasts5NanafromtheHood 😊United Statesa month ago - Too many ads
Ads every few minutes, it's insufferable.
Apple Podcasts1maggieeekkUnited States3 months ago - Too many ads
Episodes are super short (25mins +/-) but at least 10 mins are ads and they come in the middle of someone talking. They aren’t even timed to breaks in talking, they can come in mid-sentence. And it’s the exact same 2-3 ads for played 15 times each per episode.
Such a shame. Could have been a good podcast otherwise.
Apple Podcasts2Quick Quokka
Australia3 months ago
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What is The Burden about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This documentary series spotlights high-stakes true crime investigations that interrogate the justice system, with a heavy emphasis on wrongful convictions, police and investigative shortcomings, and the human toll of high-profile cases. Across seasons, listeners follow journalists and researchers as they revisit archival records, court documents, and eyewitness accounts to challenge established narratives, expose potential cover-ups, and reveal the personal costs borne by those pursuing truth. A distinguishing angle is the mix of rigorous reporting with intimate, emotional storytelling from lawyers, victims' families, and those tainted by controversial cases, often revisiting cases years later to expose new complexities and unanswered ques... more
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The Burden launched 2 years ago and published 96 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Burden include:
1. Bernie Madoff
2. Mike Yard
3. Jeff Turner
4. Richard Stratton
5. Ian Bick
6. Larry Mazza
7. Bill Baxley
8. Toforest Johnson
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