Did I just interview the nicest women in true crime? Possibly, but don't discount nice because these two have one of the most successful true crime podcasts out there, and you are going to hear all about how they started it (spontaneously!) and how they keep it going after nearly three years ( divide and conquer!).

My guests today, Melissa and Mandy, were a ton of fun to interview and their dynamic is everything I hoped it would be. We get candid about why we like true crime, what we don't like so much about true crime, and who they would like to have as a guest on their show... or WOULD THEY? ( dateline style)

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Karen Smith is a forensic investigator who is parlaying her years of experience into a new podcast - presented by CrimeCon - called Shattered Souls: a Forensic Detective's Diary. The podcast premieres May 9, so stay tuned and be sure to listen! Her expertise has been called upon to consult for civil and criminal cases, and by the likes of CNN, HLN, among others. I just had to ask about working with a certain Ms. Nancy Grace, and her answer satisfied. I admitted I get nervous for the experts she has call into her show, but Karen assured me I needn't worry. Karen of course has a lot to say about true crime, but it's victims and justice that she cares the most about.

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Casey Anthony's Parents Speak, The Staircase: an American Murder Mystery, The Killing of Jon Benet: The Final Suspects Podcast. These are but a few of the projects my guest produced. Today I speak with a man who has VAST experience telling true crime stories. Not just any true crime stories- the ones we all know and...love? Hate to love? Love to hate? It depends on who you are, I suppose. Matt Sprouse is a TV Producer who led Jupiter Entertainment's programming for years, but is out on his own now. He was always looking for ways to tell these headline stories in the most human, respectful, yet compelling ways.

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Another day, another 24 hour cycle in quarantine! Everyone holding up ok? Let me know how you are! I made a quarantine inspired video about true crime that might make you smile. Watch it here.

Today's guest is with a woman I have been following for years and am so glad we finally connected. Catherine Townsend - aka the 'Love Detective' is a writer, podcast host, and PI whose interesting career has taken her many places. You will hear how she get started writing a sex and love column, then began work as a PI, and eventually ended up immersed in true crime. Two other hot topics covered quite a bit in today's episode: coronavirus and Tiger King!

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Another day, another 24 hour cycle in quarantine! Everyone holding up ok? Let me know how you are! So excited today's conversation with you. I was a *little* intimidated to interview these guys ( did you SEE their pictures? Check out my instagram: @diealoguepod), but I had little reason to fear. Kevin + Lou are warm, kind, and most impressive, candid about their stories - personally and professionally. This is one of the traits I admire most in people and appreciate most in a guest!

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Another day, another 24 hour cycle in quarantine! Everyone holding up ok? Let me know how you are! Happy April FUN Day - you'll get it once you hear today's episode. It's the perfect holiday for my two guests who have somehow managed to respectfully cover murders and make me LOL. And guess what? It feels good. Gretchen + Tabitha are hosts of "Housewives of True Crime," where they break down crazy cases and have fun doing it.

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Hello, DIE- HARDS! How are we doing? Things are changing quickly, and you will note the chatter about coronavirus is in most episodes coming out now, but we didn't always know how serious it was when we recorded. I get it now. IT'S SERIOUS. My family is safe at home, I am working remotely, overseeing online school for the kids and staying in as much as possible. I hope today's episode, and all the ones forthcoming, offer you some comfort, joy, distraction, peace, or a chuckle - if only for an hour or so.

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I have been wanting to interview Rebekah Heath since I learned of her involvement with the Bear Brook case which I discovered by listening to the stellar podcast, Bear Brook. I finally got a hold of her, and was thrilled she agreed to talk with me. Rebekah is an amazing example of the power of citizen detective work, and inspires me to do more, to pay closer attention, and to remember why we are all here.

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Well, I wanted a law enforcement guest, and I got one. Woody Overton is currently host of the unbelievably successful podcast, REAL LIFE REAL CRIME, where he shares real cases he directly worked in over his long career. He started out as a corrections officer, moved to detective, then a state criminal investigator, became polygraph certified ( Oh man, did we discuss the polygraph!), and currently serves as an expert witness in trials all over the country.

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Welcome to Part 2 of my interview with Kelli Jean Arnold - second cousin to Rachel Trlica, on of the three girls dubbed The Fort Worth Trio. If you have not listened to Part 1 go back now and listen!

I am venturing into something different this week: a case in two parts. Kelli Jean Arnold - second cousin to Rachel Trlica, one of the 3 girls who missing from Fort Worth Texas in 1974, found my true crime trivia page - YELLOW TAPE, when we featured their story on Missing Monday.

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I am venturing into something different this week: a case in two parts. Kelli Jean Arnold - second cousin to Rachel Trlica, one of the 3 girls who missing from Fort Worth Texas in 1974, found my true crime trivia page - YELLOW TAPE, when we featured their story on Missing Monday.

Part 1: We struck up a conversation on Facebook and I invited her to tell her story on DIE-ALOGUE. I am honored she said yes.

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Before there was SERIAL, there was Generation Why. Justin Evans is one half of Generation WHY - the actual OG of true crime podcasts. He's also the one of the kindest guys in podcasting if you ask me. What a thrill to speak with him, hear about the early days of true crime podcasting, how he keeps it fresh with Aaron after 8 years, and where he finds himself now.

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Thrilled to share my conversation with Sarah Cailean. A bonafide badass. From her early days as a patrol officer to her current work as a behaviorist, TV and film contributor, and soon, author and documentary producer! She's busy. We share a lot in common - diet cokes and mutual disdain for movement classes. Listen up and take notes because Sarah has a lot of great insight on true crime and all the other things we talk about when we talk about true crime.

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What a privilege to interview HLN news anchor, seasoned investigative journalist, and all around gracious woman, Susan Hendricks! You might recognize her from HLN Network where she is the Weekend Express anchor, or you very likely have seen her work if you've followed the tragic story of the Delphi Murders. She also moderated a panel with the families at CrimeCon 2019 on the case.

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What do you get when you interview a globally raised and educated, true crime loving, TV show producing Badass? An amazing conversation that defies categorization! Please enjoy this episode with Bethany Jones who shares her unique perspective on true crime, some new terminology I wasn't privy to, a really fun peeks in to her world of producing true crime stories, AND: how she came to be known as "The Inmate Whisperer."

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If you have enjoyed past conversations with deep thinking perspectives on women and true crime, you will love today's interview with Rachel Monroe. Rachel wrote a fascinating book, Savage Appetites : Four True Stories of Women, Crime, and Obsession', that explores the relation between women and true crime. She puts forth an idea that there are 4 archetypes that women identify with and she devotes a section of her book to each one.

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If you love true crime and Instagram you have probably seen and loved "True Crime Idol" candles, which are candles featuring our favorite "Patron Saints" of True Crime. My guest, Melissa Maher, is the brains and heart behind the brain, which also donates $2 of every purchase to End the Backlog. To that we say, BRAVO! I actually teamed up with Melissa to give one of these bad boys away and guess which one? HINT: He's more boy next door than bad boy.

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Corey Kaplan is an LA based production designer who creates the visual world in television and film. You likely have seen her work on shows like The X Files, Cold Case, Scandal, and most recently Truth Be Told. Corey is a creative thinker and takes us through how she creates a setting to enhance stories, especially the crime stories that we love so much. We learn her own relationship to true crime as well.

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Please welcome Tiffany Reese to DIE-ALOGUE! Sometimes I can't help myself and I must reach out to a creator while still enjoying their poddcast/book/show, etc. Tiffany is one of those people. Something Was Wrong - her podcast about human dynamics, emotional abuse, and gaslighting, is SO compelling and so UNLIKE anything else I have heard. If you've yet to download and listen, do not delay - subscribe to her show, and get excited because her forthcoming season is about a cult!

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Happy New Year, DIE-HARDS! Thank you for sending so many great questions — I hope you enjoy learning a little more about me today... it was weird ( lonely?) not having a voice on the other line, but I managed just fine clocking in at a respectable 85 minutes. :)

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