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Unforbidden Truth

Unforbidden Truth
Mental Health
Murder
True Crime
Jessica Currin
Criminal Justice
Quincy Cross
Criminal Justice System
Domestic Violence
Serial Killers
Death Penalty
Violence
Johnathan Cruz
Child Abuse
Tennessee
Childhood Trauma
California
Gun Violence
Drug Addiction
Wrongful Conviction
Psychology

Unforbidden Truth is hosted weekly by Andrew Dodge. Andrew has been corresponding/visiting with convicted criminals/murderers for 14 years now. Unforbidden Truth will consist of exclusive interviews with convicted criminals/murderers, professionals in the fields of criminal justice and psychology and more. Andrew is not an expert in the field and will never claim to be. Andrew has been correspondi... more

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In this episode of Unforbidden Truth, I sit down with Robert John Bardo, the man convicted of murdering 21-year-old actress Rebecca Schaeffer in 1989. Best known for her role on the television sitcom My Sister Sam, Schaeffer was a rising Hollywood st... more

In this episode, I sit down with Breck Buchanan to hear his story firsthand. Buchanan was charged with first-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony following the death of his stepfather, John, whom he referred to as Scott. B... more

Robert Hogans was convicted in Michigan in connection with the September 1990 abduction and killing of Pamela Kay Bandy. Bandy was abducted from a car wash in Pontiac, Michigan, and Hogans placed her in the trunk of her own Cadillac. He then drove ar... more

Heather McCollum is serving a life sentence, whom is eligible for release after 51 years, along with a consecutive five-year sentence for arson to be served at 30%, following her conviction for the 2012 first-degree murder of John Poteete and the sub... more

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Breck Buchanan
Convicted murderer interviewed about his case and life
Incarcerated in Virginia
Episode: Jailhouse interview with convicted murderer Breck Buchanan
Robert Hogans
Convicted murderer discussed his kidnapping/murder case
Prisoner, Michigan Department of Corrections
Episode: Jailhouse interview with convicted murderer Robert Hogans
Heather McCollum
Convicted murderer
Episode: Jailhouse interview with convicted murderer Heather McCollum
Tadaryl Shipp
Convicted murderer
Incarcerated in Tennessee
Episode: Jailhouse conversation with convicted murderer Tadaryl Shipp: Raw Live feed Part 2
Steven Wiggins
Inmate on death row; convicted of murder of a police sergeant
Tennessee Department of Corrections
Episode: Live Interview (Raw Audio) Jailhouse conversation with Steven Wiggins (With Robert Bradford of Timeless Mysteries)
Mickey Dane Douglas
Convicted triple murderer; interviewee
Incarcerated in Michigan
Episode: Jailhouse interview with convicted triple murderer Mickey Douglas
Isabella Young
Former cult member who escaped a high-control group
Episode: Interview with former cult member Isabella Young
Erica Hainstock
Convicted murderer and school shooter, incarcerated in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Department of Corrections
Episode: Jailhouse interview with convicted school shooter/murderer Erica Hainstock
Mendy Kent
Convicted sex offender involved in a notorious child sex ring investigation linked to the disappearance of her niece.
Episode: Jailhouse interview with convicted sex offender Mendy Kent

Host

Andrew Dodge
Host known for exclusive interviews with convicted individuals; shares a long-running relationship with the criminal justice ecosystem.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 228 ratings
  • Gonna be bigger than the Joe Rogan Experience

    The interviews are sublime and the banter is titillating. It’s my favorite podcast to fantasize about being in. The structure of every episode is delicately laid out for a delightful and educational experience. Keep up the good work. 😩😫🤤

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Groupleforeskin
    United Statesa year ago
  • Five stars!

    Andrew does an amazing job as a host. Interesting stories that always leave you wanting more. One of a kind content!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kadensmommy1012
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good.

    Good if you’re into true crime. Not everyone is but if you are this is one of the better podcasts. I enjoy from time to time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    008Dude
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love it

    As a listener of nothing but true crime, Andrew’s podcast is one of my favorites. It goes beyond only discussing a case, and he asks the questions we were all wondering.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kelleyyy86
    United Statesa year ago
  • Don’t listen to this show

    You’ve had years to change the photo that portrays a victim and her family during the hardest time of their lives, which they asked you to do. The fact that it’s still being used is gross and disrespectful.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Keslerrrrrrrrrmm
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise in-depth, candid conversations and the interviewer's ability to draw out unlikely tales.
There are criticisms about pacing and how victim imagery is used in some episodes.
Some appreciate the bold, unfiltered approach to true crime and rehabilitation.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Live Interview (Raw Audio) Jailhouse conversation with Steven Wiggins (With Robert Bradford of Timeless Mysteries)
Q: Being on death row, what does that feel like?
Steven describes the emotional and psychological impact of death row, including the isolation of Death Watch and the routine changes as executions approach, plus reflections on how others react to his case.
Live Interview (Raw Audio) Jailhouse conversation with Steven Wiggins (With Robert Bradford of Timeless Mysteries)
Q: What happened next after the initial confrontation with the officer?
Steven recounts loading the body, moving the vehicle, and the efforts to conceal evidence, including setting the car on fire and fleeing the scene.
Live Interview (Raw Audio) Jailhouse conversation with Steven Wiggins (With Robert Bradford of Timeless Mysteries)
Q: Steven, introduce yourself and describe the crime and how you met Erica.
Steven explains his background, his crime involving the murder of a police sergeant, and how he met Erica Castro-Miles, with context about the relationship and the events leading up to the crime.
Jailhouse interview with convicted murderer Heather McCollum
Q: So you got married in 2012. What year did this crime take place?
The crime occurred in 2012, a few months after their marriage, during a period of high stress, postpartum depression, and ongoing family turmoil.
Jailhouse interview with convicted murderer Heather McCollum
Q: Tell me how you met your husband, who would later become your co-defendant in this case.
She explains meeting him during a night of partying, moving into his home, and eventually marrying within a year, all within a period of intense personal upheaval.

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What is Unforbidden Truth about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A provocative interview-first series centered on deep-dive conversations with convicted criminals, alongside perspectives from criminal-justice and psychology professionals. Episodes frequently explore early life trauma, the circumstances leading to violent crime, the realities of incarceration, rehabilitation, and the justice system's handling of high-profile cases. The show tends to mix long-form inmate testimonies with expert commentary and reflections on policing, capital punishment, and victim/community impacts, often prompting listeners to consider multiple sides of culpability, justice, and healing. A notable niche is the willingness to let offenders narrate their own stories at length, complemented by interviews with investigators a... more

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Recent guests on Unforbidden Truth include:

1. Breck Buchanan
2. Robert Hogans
3. Heather McCollum
4. Tadaryl Shipp
5. Steven Wiggins
6. Mickey Dane Douglas
7. Isabella Young
8. Erica Hainstock

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