
Do you ever wonder what it’s like to be friends with a murderer? Or escape a kidnapping? Or have a father who was a serial killer? Join Jac Vanek and Alexis Linkletter on a chilling ride into the darkest corners of your worst nightmares. Murders, cults, kidnappings, and conspiracies—all told through the eyes of a guest who is one degree of separation from the story itself. From infamous serial kil... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 784 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeSociety & Culture | |||

On October 12, 2023, a 25-year-old nursing student goes missing while on her lunch break in Macomb Township, Michigan. Her co-workers then receive a series of strange text messages from her cell phone. Less than 12 hours after the abduction, she’s f... more
In the least surprising news EVER, Prince Andrew has been stripped of his Prince title, but guess what? He must have some dirt on the royal family because they’re supporting his pedo ass. We deep dive this as well as creepy David Harbour updates, Tom... more
In the early morning hours of June 18, 1982, a 20-year-old mother vanishes from her night shift at a Harrisonburg, Virginia gas station, just moments after calling 911 for help. Police arrive within minutes, but she has already been taken. With no si... more
It’s another week full of heists, weirdos, and conspiracy theories. George Clooney denies getting a BJ from Gislaine Maxwell, Lily Allen & the dude from Stranger Things are getting a divorce and she is airing ALL their dirty laundry out via lyrics o... more
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Love the variety of shows throughout the week
I really do enjoy this podcast but I do hate the one sided perspective. I do enjoy hearing the stories. But facts do tend to get blurred by opinions. Please do better.
You two have used the airways to expound on what you think is important 33 times in 11 weeks. Unless your average listener pays for the privilege of listening to your podcasts during those 11 weeks, there are only 11 titled episodes we are permitted to hear. A far cry from where you started. Money makes the world go around for you and about 90% of other podcasters.
Love y’all, always will listen to you
Yes dive deeper and f diddy; but it’s news, n no nobody forgot about Chris brown ( woman beater )
Keep doing what you’re doing; I love it!!
This is one of the best true crime podcasts out there. It’s a perfect mix of light humor in the intro and heartfelt interviews. The narration and storyline is fantastic. I also love the weekly deep dive to keep me up to date on pop culture current events! Keep it up Jac and Alexis!
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Exploring the darkest aspects of human behavior, this podcast offers an intimate—often chilling—look into true crime narratives through the eyes of those directly connected to the stories. With episodes focusing on murders, kidnappings, cults, and conspiracies, the content often features guests who share first-hand accounts of their harrowing experiences, providing a unique perspective on well-known and obscure cases alike. Additionally, the light-hearted aftershow segment allows for a blend of heavy topics with humor, catering to a range of listener emotions while keeping the content engaging and multifaceted. This dual approach likely makes the podcast appealing to both serious true crime enthusiasts and casual listeners seeking entertain... more
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