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The Rise and Fall of Ruby Franke

Law&Crime | Wondery
Child Abuse
Ruby Franke
Jodi Hildebrandt
Youtube
Utah
Social Media
Anasazi Foundation
Trauma
Mormonism
Life Coaching
Parentification
Oxford High School Shooting
Diddy
Sean Combs
Luigi Nicholas Mangione
Mental Health
Family Vlogging
Michigan
Isolation Abuse
Psychological Manipulation

Ruby Franke, a Utah mom turned YouTube “momfluencer” who amassed 2.6 million subscribers, was known for her strict disciplinarian parenting style. But authorities now say that her "tough love" was actually child abuse. Ruby Franke's son escaped from the Utah home of her self-help business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt. The boy was reportedly starved and tied up with duct tape along with his 10 year ol... more

PublishesMonthlyEpisodes21Founded2 years ago
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Recent Guests

Adam Steed
Former marriage counseling client of Jodi Hildebrandt and whistleblower on sexual abuse
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Episode: Under Her Thumb | 4
Jeremy Diaz
Utah-based associate attorney offering insights on Ruby's family dynamics
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Episode: Under Her Thumb | 4
Jordan Forsythe
Ex-Mormon YouTuber with analysis on Ruby’s dynamics
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Episode: Under Her Thumb | 4
Jessie Hildebrandt
Jodi Hildebrandt's niece sharing observations of Jodi's behavior
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Episode: Under Her Thumb | 4
Jordan Forsyth
Co-host of podcast, Embracing Apostasy, and social worker
Episode: #FreeChad | 2
Carl Andreessen
Documentarian and ex-Mormon vlogger based in Utah
Episode: #FreeChad | 2
Alice Dawes
History teacher who specializes in Christian fundamentalist families
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Paula Barrows
Host of The Rise and Fall of Ruby Franke

Reviews

3.4 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • vile

    i have never wanted to punch someone as much as i want to punch ruby franke

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dadsloveme
    United States5 months ago
  • Very well told!

    Great job telling the story and digging into Jodi’s part in everything! I’ve watched all the documentaries, but learned way more in your podcast!

    Audible
    5
    Christina Anderson
    United States6 months ago
  • A perfect retelling of a horrific tale

    Bravo to the Law & Crime crew for this fantastic pod. It’s a horrific factual story, thoroughly told with sensitivity and objectivity. So well done. Writing, editing, pacing, music, and more were top notch. 🙌

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Spesh713
    United States7 months ago
  • Lacking in input

    I think this podcast could have been enhanced through more input from experts to expand on various themes. It’s a tragic story. Engaging to a degree.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    cmack017
    Canada8 months ago
  • Waste of time

    This show had really awful writing and a shamelessly drawn out plot. The only good audio is teased so endlessly that you’re completely sick of it by the time you actually hear it in the story.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Pod review mom
    United States8 months ago

Listeners Say

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The storytelling is engaging, with a mix of intriguing details and chilling accounts of abuse.
The podcast raises discussions about societal norms and the repercussions of extreme parenting.
Some find the pacing slow, indicating a desire for more immediate engagement with the narrative.
Listeners appreciate the thorough analysis and background provided on the involved parties.
There are concerns about the emotional impact of the content and how it handles sensitive topics.

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#178
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#189
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#202
Spain/True Crime
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#223
Netherlands/True Crime
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#233
South Africa/True Crime

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What is The Rise and Fall of Ruby Franke about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The podcast offers an in-depth exploration of the disturbing journey of Ruby Franke, a former YouTube star whose strict parenting methods transitioned from being viewed as discipline to being investigated as child abuse. Highlighting the dramatic case of her son's escape and the subsequent discovery of abuse within her household, it delves into themes of societal expectations, parental authority, and the consequences of extreme parenting philosophies. Each episode builds on the chilling revelations surrounding Franke and her associate, Jodi Hildebrandt, providing listeners with a multi-faceted view of their rise to fame and the legal implications that followed. Unique storytelling intertwines real-world implications with public reactions, m... more

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4. Jessie Hildebrandt
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