
There’s the official story. And then there’s the truth. The In Between is an investigative narrative podcast that digs into cases where the facts got buried, distorted, or deliberately ignored. Hosted by journalist and screenwriter Mel Barrett, each season unpacks one story that was never fully told, blending deep reporting, legal analysis, and raw personal narrative. Mel doesn’t just rehash hea... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 89 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentaryTrue CrimeSociety & Culture | |||

While Rebecca's on vacation, Mel sits down with fellow podcaster, rockstar journalist, all around badass, and friend, Maggie Freleng. If you want to watch Mel fangirl all over Maggie, join us! We'll be talking about Maggie's groundbreaking work on wr... more
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Join Mel and cohost, Ellyn Marsh, who is in for Rebecca who is on vacation as they talk Alan Jackson on Billy Bush, Rotten Mango interview w/Karen Read, and Microdots 24 mph in reverse?
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In this episode of The In Between, Mel sits down with Pamela Smart’s attorney and her good friend— Matthew Zernhelt, on what feels like a turning point day in Pam’s case.
Matt has spent years doing the kind of work that doesn’t fit neatly into sound... more
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What happens when the state kills someone — and then decides the story matters more than the truth?
In this episode of The In Between, host Mel Barrett, examines the killing of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother of... more
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I like the podcast but I am so sick of hearing about Karen Read! Move on already. There is so many other things going on!
I cannot stand Mel and Rebecca together. Individually? perhaps, together? HARD PASS
As a long time listener of Crime Writers On podcast, I was happy when Rebecca and Mel started the Readathon. Now they treat us with this new podcast. Enjoying every episode they’ve put out, and look forward to each new drop.
I’m a new listener, making my way through the episodes. Mel’s storytelling is clear, concise, and easy to follow. Highly recommended.
Found this pod thru the Readathon, and have loved it since. Mel is exposing not just wild injustices, but the deeper seeded issues at the root of these problems. I started with Veronika Rodriguez, and have not missed an episode drop day since. This week’s Charlie Kirk episode was written so articulately and said so much, in a short time, that should be eye opening to all. Give this pod a listen, have an open mind, and ask the tough questions. Great work Mel!
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This investigative narrative podcast focuses on cases where the truth is often overshadowed by official narratives. Each season, the host, a seasoned journalist, explores one particular story in-depth, shedding light on hidden facts and challenging widely held beliefs. With a mix of rigorous reporting and personal storytelling, the episodes cover striking real-life cases that uncover systemic injustices and societal issues, such as the Pamela Smart case and the unfortunate journey of Veronika Rodriguez, who became a victim of a flawed legal system after reporting her own assault. The unique blend of comprehensive legal analysis and human-centric narratives provides listeners an opportunity to engage with complex topics surrounding crime, ju... more
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Recent guests on The In Between Podcast include:
1. Linda Nordquist
2. Kayla Nordquist
3. Mel Barrett
4. Robert Fowler
5. David Muse
6. Pam Smart
7. Pamela Smart
8. Amanda Knox
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