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The Binge Crimes: Fatal Fantasy

Sony Music Entertainment
Gary Devore
Austin
CIA
Austin Bombings
Chase Brandon
Mark Anthony Condit
Hollywood
Wim Hof
Anime
FBI
Austin Police Department
Bombing
Wendy Devore
Kelly Michaels
Animal Farm
Zero Dark Thirty
The Recruit
Alias
Megan Hess
Sunset Mesa Funeral Home

Renowned DNA scientist Dr. Robert Schwartz is found brutally murdered inside his secluded Virginia home in the weeks before Christmas 2001. As investigators dig in, a dark, paganistic theme hovers over the crime. As suspects emerge, a Live Action Role- Playing game, scripted by the least likely person imaginable, reveals a frightening subculture of young adults dabbling in the occult. Greed, contr... more

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On the night a Texas family gathers to celebrate their son’s college “graduation,” the party ends in a staged ambush that leaves two of them dead and the survivors bleeding on the floor. As detectives begin pulling at the loose threads, the case beco... more

As each of the participants in the Underworld’s deadly game heads into the courtroom to face justice, the fate of the mastermind behind it all is revealed.

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The killer, who claims to be an actual blood-drinking vampire, confesses in grisly detail. But his admission leads to another culprit — and their identity rattles the community to its core.

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Coming soon to the Binge Cases is My Mother's Lies.

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Recent Guests

Kyle Ullberg
Participant in the Underworld game and criminal case figure
Episode: Fatal Fantasy | 4. The Springtime War
Patrick House
Former boyfriend of Clara, participant in the Underworld game
Episode: Fatal Fantasy | 4. The Springtime War
Clara Schwartz
Daughter of the victim, creator of The Underworld game
None stated
Episode: Fatal Fantasy | 2. Mud
Michele Schwartz
Daughter of the victim
None stated
Episode: Fatal Fantasy | 2. Mud
Katie Inglis
Friend of the victim's daughter, dating Michael Foale
None stated
Episode: Fatal Fantasy | 2. Mud
Michael Foale
Friend/participant in the gaming group
None stated
Episode: Fatal Fantasy | 2. Mud
Kyle Hulbert
Friend connected to the neighbors and group
None stated
Episode: Fatal Fantasy | 2. Mud
Detective Greg Locke
Investigative detective involved in the Schwartz case
Loudoun County Sheriff's Office
Episode: Fatal Fantasy | 1. Overkill
Dr. Catherine Ramsland
Forensic psychologist and author
Independent
Episode: Fatal Fantasy | 1. Overkill

Hosts

M. William Phelps
Host and investigative journalist; New York Times bestselling author; prominent true crime commentator.
Cooper Moll
Host known for investigative storytelling and in-depth interviewing within true crime narratives.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 4.7k ratings
  • Is M. William Phelps getting paid by the syllable?

    I have listened to a good number of M. William Phelps’ podcasts. Never has his intonation been so drawn out. Four letter words being stretched out into six beats makes me wonder if he’s getting paid by time, or as I joked in the title, syllable.

    I’ve enjoyed his work in the past, but couldn’t finish this one.

    That’s a first for a Binge series for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    MagpieMix
    United States11 days ago
  • Not one bit Binge-worthy

    (Fatal Fantasy) The host can off arrogant and though his resume is impressive, a great true crime writer does not a host make. It seemed to attack religions that we not “mainstream” even belittling them. No storytelling, no build. Forced through it becuase I am a paid subscriber, but after this one, I’m rethinking that choice

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Hamletzed
    United States14 days ago
  • Sleazy approach

    What a gratuitous, sleazy way to approach a true crime story. The sound effects on the narration of Clara’s message was the last straw.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    TheGonzo12
    Canada15 days ago
  • Host is WAY too annoying and lacks knowledge

    Subject was interesting enough to suffer through the annoying host, until the host started talking about Dungeons and Dragons. I’m not sure where he got his information from, but it did not sound like he spoke with anyone who has actually played Dungeons and Dragons. I’m not sure when this came out, but he could have just watched Stranger Things and had a more informed take.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    CMF Reviews
    United States16 days ago
  • uneducated and biased discussion of wicca

    the occult is not synonymous with black magic. not all magic practiced by wicca or pagans is filled with bad intent. this podcast seems to think saying not all wiccans practice the occult is enough, but it is incorrectly putting the assumption out there that any wiccan magic is black magic. all religion is essentially magic. in this day and age, i didn't expect such old christian judgements to be put forth on a podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    muriel_margs
    United States20 days ago

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Mixed feedback on ad spots and pacing, but overall strong engagement from true-crime fans.
Several reviews critique narration style but applaud the investigative quality.
Listeners praise in-depth storytelling and vivid case context.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#200
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Apple Podcasts
#28
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#140
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#27
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#34
United Kingdom/True Crime
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#234
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Crimes of Margo Freshwater | 5. Tables, Turned
Q: How did Margo justify her escape and actions?
Margo insisted that her flight from prison was justified, as she believed she didn't kill the individuals for which she was convicted, claiming that she wasn't involved.
The Crimes of Margo Freshwater | 5. Tables, Turned
Q: Did you resign to that, or were you starting to get a sense of fight in you?
Margo stated she resigned, knowing it was done and over.
The Crimes of Margo Freshwater | 5. Tables, Turned
Q: What was going through your head on the way to the station?
Margo knew it was over and felt resigned to her fate.
The Crimes of Margo Freshwater | 2. Bad Lead
Q: You've never sat down and told your story on the record before. Why now?
Now feels like the right time to do it, and I wanted to get my story out there the way it really went down.
The Vanishing of Janis Rose | 5. Then Who is David?
Q: What do you want to know about your birth and adoption?
David is curious to find out more about how he came to be adopted and whether it was legitimate or illegal.

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A gripping true-crime slate that centers investigative storytelling around high-profile murders and the subcultures surrounding them. Episodes frequently blend meticulous forensic detail, motive speculation, and interviews with detectives, medical experts, and individuals connected to the cases, including figures who lived through or were implicated in dramatic crimes. The host's narrative approach leans into narrative-driven journalism, with recurring themes of justice, identity, and the ethics of storytelling in crime. A distinctive angle is the exploration of subcultures, occult symbolism, and the messy interplay between fame, ambition, and culpability, often following long-burning cases and long-form interviews that unpack complex legal... more

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1. Kyle Ullberg
2. Patrick House
3. Clara Schwartz
4. Michele Schwartz
5. Katie Inglis
6. Michael Foale
7. Kyle Hulbert
8. Detective Greg Locke

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