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The Duggars: Counting the Charges

Hidden Killers Podcast
Duggar Family
Josh Duggar
Joseph Duggar
IBLP
Institute In Basic Life Principles
Bill Gothard
The Duggars
Wisdom Booklets
Jim Bob Duggar
Kendra Duggar
Institute In Basic Life Principles (IBLP)
Amy Duggar King
Kendra Caldwell
Sexual Abuse
Anna Duggar
Panama City Beach
Arkansas
Advanced Training Institute (ATI)
Duggars
Coercive Control

America watched them count their blessings on camera — the wholesome family with nineteen kids, a reality TV empire, and a faith-based brand that made them household names. But behind the carefully curated image, something was deeply, fundamentally wrong. And the charges keep coming. I'm Tony Brueski, and this podcast pulls back the curtain on the Duggar family's expanding collision with the crimi... more

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Two Duggar sons, two courtrooms, one family habit that keeps showing up in both. Josh Duggar filed a 2025 motion from inside federal prison that names his own sisters, and what he's asking a court to do with them is the story driving this episode. It... more

In 2003, Jim Bob Duggar didn't call the police when his oldest son confessed. He drove him to a family friend with a badge instead, and that single decision is the reason no charges were ever filed. Now, more than two decades later, that same family ... more

The Joseph Duggar case has exposed something the Duggar family has spent decades hiding: when a child is harmed, the people who actually protect that child get treated as the enemy. Kendra Duggar’s relatives learned it firsthand. They reported him — ... more

When Josh Duggar was fifteen, his parents found out what he'd done to five girls, four of them his own sisters. They didn't call the police. They took him to a family acquaintance who happened to be an Arkansas state trooper, who gave the boy a talk ... more

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Recent Guests

Aimee King Duggar
Family member with public commentary and author involvement
Episode: Joseph Duggar Found Ruth. He Should Have Found Matthew 18:6.
Amy Duggar King
Author of Holy Disruptor, niece of Jim Bob Duggar
None specified
Episode: Amy Duggar King: Three Generations, Same Pattern, Same Silence
Bob Motta
Defense attorney discussed in the episode
Independent defense attorney
Episode: Joseph Duggar's Defense — And the Woman Caught Between the System and Her Kids
Eric Faddis
Defense attorney, former prosecutor
Episode: Joseph and Kendra Duggar Both Face Charges — Children Caught Between
Shavaun Nightingale
Author, Nightbird
Self-published author (Nightbird)
Episode: Michelle Duggar: The Mother Who Knew and Kept Building
Robin Dreeke
Retired FBI special agent, former head of the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Program
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Episode: Jim Bob Compared Joseph to King David: FBI Expert Responds
Robin Drake
Retired FBI special agent
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Episode: Two Brothers. Same House. Same Silence. — Jennifer Coffindaffer on the Duggar Pattern
Jennifer Coffindaffer
Retired FBI special agent
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Episode: Two Brothers. Same House. Same Silence. — Jennifer Coffindaffer on the Duggar Pattern
Shavaun Scott
Psychotherapist and author
Episode: The Duggars Aren't the Story. IBLP Is

Host

Tony Brueski
Host of the show, focused on accountability, legal developments, and analysis of family-driven dynamics.

Reviews

3.6 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • Repetitive and uninformed Biblical Interpretation

    Informative about the situation with the Duggers; multiple episodes repeat verbatim the same dialogue.

    I was amused by calling out IBLP’s leader for lack of formal training and then the host turning around and doing the same thing about Matthew 18:6. It is called proof texting; cherry picking a single verse out of context.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Chaos 05
    United States3 months ago
  • Loooooong pauses…

    To many long pauses, waiting for something to be said?? So annoying, keep checking to see if I have hit pause. There’s no flow …

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    123crime
    Australia4 months ago
  • Informative

    Uncovering the harms of religious extremism.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    biig bug
    Canada4 months ago
  • I want to like this

    How come the past four or five episodes have all been repeats????

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Wednesday Wednesday Thursday
    United States4 months ago

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Some praise the depth and courage to discuss controversial topics.
Listeners note episodes sometimes repeat prior material, which can feel repetitive.
Fairly positive on uncovering harms of religious extremism and accountability.
Mixed feedback on pacing and production quality at times.

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Two Brothers. Same House. Same Silence. — Jennifer Coffindaffer on the Duggar Pattern
Q: Could the investigation uncover broader patterns or trafficking beyond the two charged individuals?
There is potential for broader inquiries, especially given the history and the closed nature of the family's environment, which could reveal patterns or trafficking connections if investigators pursue deeper digging and prosecutorial leadership.
Two Brothers. Same House. Same Silence. — Jennifer Coffindaffer on the Duggar Pattern
Q: What powers do investigators have to dig beyond Joseph and Josh and access digital devices?
Investigators can seek warrants based on probable cause and use subpoenas; digital trails tend to expand the investigative web, pulling in more people and information as the probe deepens.
Duggar Family Unravels: Charges, Custody, Confessions
Q: What does the battle look like for the 18 other members of the family in terms of custody and continued involvement with the children?
The discussion notes that broader family dynamics and potential complicity could affect custody outcomes, and the court will weigh the extended network's role in the children's best interests.
Duggar Family Unravels: Charges, Custody, Confessions
Q: What would you say to her, and what steps should she take to improve her chances of getting the kids back?
The response emphasizes honesty with the court, seeking external counsel, and building a support network outside the family's insular system to demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding the children.
Duggar Family Unravels: Charges, Custody, Confessions
Q: If she has any interest in having her children around her ever again, would you advise her to divorce this man immediately?
The host suggests that from a defense perspective, separating the children from an ongoing harmful environment is likely necessary to improve custody prospects, while acknowledging the complexity of family loyalty and coercive control.

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What is The Duggars: Counting the Charges about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show zeroes in on the Duggar family saga, tracing legal troubles from Josh Duggar's federal conviction to Joseph Duggar's recent arrest and related Arkansas charges. Across episodes, the host analyzes how fame, religious authority, and insular family dynamics intersect with the criminal justice system, highlighting courtroom details, evidence, and the broader impact on victims and public trust. A recurring throughline is accountability versus image, with deep dives into NDAs, coercive control, and the system's handling of survivors. The program stands out for its data-driven timeline, access to court filings, and critical perspective on how high-profile families navigate law, media, and faith under scrutiny. New developments are framed... more

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2. Amy Duggar King
3. Bob Motta
4. Eric Faddis
5. Shavaun Nightingale
6. Robin Dreeke
7. Robin Drake
8. Jennifer Coffindaffer

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