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The Hall Closet Podcast

A L Katz & Donna Hall
Childhood Trauma
John Hall
True Crime
Innocence Project
Mental Health
Philadelphia
Joey Watkins
Child Abuse
Walter Ogrod
Trauma
Philadelphia Police Department
Barbara Jean Horne
Georgia
Georgia Innocence Project
Donor Conception
Justice System
Domestic Violence
Legal Corruption
Family Dynamics
Child Endangerment

The Hall Closet Podcast is true crime like you've never heard it before - told from the inside. I grew up in the 1980's and 90's in a lower tier crime family outside of Philadelphia. We weren’t the Corleone’s, but we made national headlines! My mom – Phyllis - went from flirting with criminality to actually sleeping with it. She spent 6 months in prison for child endangerment. My stepdad – John Ha... more

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THE BLURB: The traumas that shape our psyches can suddenly impose themselves on our lives at the worst possible times. In 2003, after Jayson Blair became a journalist at the New York Times, a dream job, his mental health collapsed. Desperate to keep ... more

THE BLURB: For Donna, growing up in a True Crime Family created a host of ripple effects including deep psychic and psychological wounds that have profoundly impacted her mental health. Tony Ortiz has been dealing with and combatting the ripple effec... more

THE BLURB: Growing up the way I did in a lower tier crime family, it made maintaining long term healthy relationships challenging. Not only am I drawn to men who can't be there for me emotionally, but I developed various attachment issues to boot. So... more

THE BLURB: Please enjoy (if you haven't already) this unintentional drop of S2E19 where I celebrated hitting 50! No one ever said learning curves were easy. That goes for life and for podcasting.

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The Hall Closet is written by Donna Hall.... more

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Morris Derry
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Katie O'Donnell
Survivor of a behavior modification boarding school and advocate for reform.
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Eric Ruth
A lawyer who overcame childhood trauma and addiction.
Episode: S2E15 Ruthless
Sandeep Sonny Bharadia
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Donna Hall
Host of The Hall Closet Podcast
Alan Katz
Producer and guest on this episode

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 75 ratings
  • Hi The Hall Closet podcast

    Hi,

    I do have one crime along with petition link I want to email you to cover with show notes on this any upcoming episode

    so do you guys have email I can submit to you guys to publish

    and petition link change org is about freedom to free the 3 girls from abusive harm after mother and young man forced abused sexual harassment abuse forced shaving daughter hair bald and posted on YouTube and social media to embarrass committed crime and young man who stripped 2 young innocent women into nude ... more

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    5
    LetTheMagicIdeasBegins
    United States6 months ago
  • The Hall Closet

    I lived in this town and never heard about this. Things were kept quiet back then.

    I can’t believe she had to endure what she went thru.

    She tells her story and it really draws you in.

    I can’t wait for the next episode. I’ve been telling my friends to listen to this podcast of this crime that happened in our town.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    loribinnc
    United Statesa year ago
  • WOW JUST WOW

    I came across this podcast by accident and thank the good lord I did. This woman tells her story with such grace and poise despite what someone would think. Unbelievably raw and honest - the end had me in tears!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cookieslaya
    United Statesa year ago

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S2E24 The "Oops!" Halfway To 100 Repeat
Q: When did it first occur to you that you needed to tell your story to others outside your immediate circle?
Donna explains that she had always been drawn to sharing her life through writing and storytelling, driven by a desire to educate and help others, with a long-standing goal to publish a book; the process with Alan helped crystallize the decision to publicly tell her story.
S2E15 Ruthless
Q: How did that come to fruition? I'm dying to know how you got there. What did you do?
My favorite question is, what did you want to do with the rest of your life when you were 16? When I was 16 or 17, I wanted to be a professional hockey player. But an amazing teacher encouraged me to go to the military.
S2E15 Ruthless
Q: What advice would you give to me and anyone listening?
The best advice I can honestly give anybody is don't gloss over this. It's going to be hard. If it's going to work, it's got to be tailored to you and what you want.
S2E12 Justice For Rocky
Q: What type of practice are you practicing? What type of cases are you taking?
I handle a lot of land use, zoning, real estate, and property cases, along with some commercial litigation.
S2E12 Justice For Rocky
Q: Can you talk to me about what that means and what actually happened in this case?
The defendant pled no lo contendere, which means he didn't admit guilt but agreed that the prosecution had enough evidence to convict him.

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This show centers on deeply personal narratives around trauma, resilience, and family dynamics, often framed through real-life crime, addiction, donor conception, and pathways to recovery. Across recent episodes, guests share intimate journeys—from navigating addiction and criminal justice involvement to uncovering complex family histories and genetic origins—paired with candid discussions about therapy, accountability, and growth. The tone blends accountability with hope, emphasizing mental health, restoration, and the power of honest storytelling to empower both speakers and listeners. A notable strength is how it weaves survivor experiences with broader social issues, frequently featuring guests who are advocates, organizers, or experts ... more

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