
A group of high school students from southwest Michigan set out to prove to the world that they are capable of making a difference in the world. Their Investigative Journalism teacher, Bob Ruff, tasked this group of teenagers with finding an unsolved case to investigate over the course of the school year and to produce a podcast that will impact the lives of the people involved. The podcast will... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 46 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeDocumentarySociety & Culture | |||

Between 1976 and 1977, the illusion of suburban safety in Oakland County, Michigan, was shattered. A meticulous, clinical predator, dubbed "The Babysitter" abducted, held, and ritualistically returned the bodies of four young children, paralyzing the... more
Detective Kenneth Robinson opens up about his investigation into the disappearance of Kim Larrow and his interviews with convicted murderer Arthur Ream. From suspicious connections to missing girls across Metro Detroit to a lack of physical evidence,... more
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In this episode we share the very real effect that the actions of the adults in our country have had on teens approaching voting age. We fell as though we are inheriting a world full of hate and violence. We aim to correct course. We are asking for t... more
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You're doing a fantastic job!
2026/05/25 EDIT: Just heard the "Crashing The Parties" episodes. Really well researched & oh so important to listen to. WELL DONE!!!
It’s invigorating to hear these students use strong critical thinking skills, and this new dive into how media is widening the political divide is spot on.
I’ve been listening, and loving, Underestimated since it first aired. However, I feel the need to highlight Season Two, Episode 6. This group of high school students just did a remarkable job saying what so few people (with a platform) say. And I hope they know that there are adults out here that see what’s happening and continue to stay tuned in and informed. My greatest hope is that social media becomes deeply uncool and people realize that bad people win when the good people are divided. In t... more
The kids are doing a great job on these episodes. Stay off politics. You will lose listeners. Lib Bob will ruin a good thing
This is a fabulously done podcast done by high school students! Quality beats most of what is out there right now, from editing, voice volume, subject matter , etc.
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A serialized true-crime series driven by a group of southwest Michigan high school students who undertake long-form investigations into cold cases, uncovering archival records, interviewing detectives, and reconstructing timelines. Episodes center on community impact, journalistic ethics, and the human toll of unsolved disappearances, often tying cases to a broader regional network of suspects and historical context. The format highlights youth-led investigative journalism, strong mentorship, and a commitment to naming victims and pursuing accountability, which makes it a likely fit for listeners who value rigorous research, storytelling with purpose, and education-through-media. A standout is the program's multi-episode arcs that blend arc... more
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