S1 Ep83: Steven Pacheco
In this episode, Bob is joined by the creator and host of “Trace Evidence,” Steven Pacheco.
32m May 04, 2022
32m
S1 Ep82: Brandon Hall
This week’s guest is 911 dispatcher and host of the “Music City 911” podcast, Brandon Hall.
46m Apr 27, 2022
46m
81: Trevin & Amanda
In today’s episode, Bob is joined by Trevin and Amanda from the hilariously unique “Seriously Sinister” podcast. Trevin and Amanda cover small-time, petty crimes in an overly dramatized rendition, complete with original music and sound effects. Bob and his guests talk about Trevin’s musician alter ego and Amanda’s murder mystery parties before diving into a hard-hitting discussion about the cas...
34m Apr 20, 2022
34m
S1 Ep80: Laine
This week’s guest is Laine, host of the “Suffer the Little Children” podcast. Laine’s podcast started as a blog, covering the stories of children who became the unfortunate victims of their own guardians in order to bring awareness to the signs of child abuse. Bob and Laine chat about Laine’s “mysterious” accent, review their Canadian geography, and discuss what it’s like to be plagiarized. The...
42m Apr 13, 2022
42m
S1 Ep79: Eve Ash
 In today’s episode, Bob chats with businesswoman and author Eve Ash, producer of over 100 programs, including TV series and documentaries, and host of the podcast “Who Killed Bob?” Hailing from Australia, Eve joins Bob from the future to discuss what it’s like starting a podcast during a pandemic, self-help techniques, and the insane secret Eve uncovered within her own family. They then get in...
37m Apr 06, 2022
37m
S1 Ep78: Kevin Cook
This week, Bob interviews Kevin Cook, host of “The Jury Room” podcast. Bob and Kevin discuss the ups and downs of podcasting, Kevin’s love for the Saw movies and all things horror, and how closets make the best recording studios. They also discuss the notorious tragedy of the Columbine High School mass shooting. Bob talks about his personal connection to the case, discussing the details of that...
40m Mar 30, 2022
40m
S1 Ep77: Mandy & Melissa
On this week’s episode, Bob interviews the hilarious hosts of “Moms and Murder,” Mandy and Melissa. Bob and the moms vent about their kids, exchange Wordle strategies, and reminisce about “Off Duty.” They also discuss Florida real estate agent Vicki Robinson and her tragic murder at the hands of her own daughter. To suggest a guest or request an interview, please visit us at TrueCrimeBinge.com...
55m Mar 23, 2022
55m
S1 Ep76: Charlie Worroll
This week’s guest is Charlie Worroll, host of “Crimelines,” a podcast that brings historical and cultural contexts to true crime stories. Bob and Charlie chat about their mutual friend Josh Hallmark, the 2021 True Crime Podcast Festival fiasco, and the delightful game June’s Journey (#notanad). They also discuss the horrible and doubly-tragic story of the murder of Barbara Gibbons and the wrong...
40m Mar 16, 2022
40m
S1 Ep75: Jason Usry
 This week, Bob is joined by Jason Usry, producer, writer, and “Head Elf” of the true crime satire podcast “Santa Maybe, a Criminal.” Joined by fellow true crime podcasters, including Dr. Shiloh and Dr. Scott, Jason tells a fictional true crime story involving none other than Santa Claus himself. Bob and Jason discuss meeting at CrimeCon over egg nogs, Jason’s newest investigation into the Toot...
35m Mar 09, 2022
35m
S1 Ep74: Bob Motta
In this episode, Bob Ruff interviews Bob Motta, criminal defense attorney and host of “Defense Diaries.” Season one of his podcast features never-before-heard audio from the pre-trial meetings between notorious serial killer John Wayne Gacy and his defense attorney, who also happens to be Bob’s father. The Bobs talk trial tactics and life as a criminal defense attorney before diving into the de...
53m Mar 02, 2022
53m
S1 Ep73: Nina Innsted
Bob is joined by fellow Michigan native Nina Innsted, host of the true crime podcasts “Already Gone” and “Don’t Talk to Strangers.” In “Already Gone,” Nina highlights cases from Michigan and the Great Lakes area, while “Don’t Talk to Strangers” is a deep dive into a specific case, The Oakland County Child Murders. In the episode, Bob and Nina chat about her other podcast, “Dead Ball,” covering ...
34m Feb 23, 2022
34m
S1 Ep72: Jenn & Lindsay
This week, Bob is joined by Jennifer Blakeney and Lindsay Moryoussef, the delightful hosts of “Corpus Delicti,” a lighthearted true crime podcast with Southern charm. Both Alabama natives, Jenn and Lindsay tell true crime stories to their fans, the “Delictables,” releasing episodes as series that focus on specific topics, such as historical crimes and cruise ship deaths. Bob chats with the gals...
59m Feb 16, 2022
59m
S1 Ep71: Vikki Petraitis
In this week’s episode, Bob chats with Australian true crime author, teacher, and PhD student, Vikki Petraitis. Vikki is also the host of two incredible podcasts, “The Vanishing of Vivienne Cameron” and “Searching for Sarah MacDiarmid,” both of which were created in collaboration with the extremely popular “Casefile” podcast. Before discussing her podcasts, Vikki and Bob discuss gender roles in...
40m Feb 09, 2022
40m
S1 Ep70: Sean Kipe
This week, Bob interviews musician and podcaster, Sean Kipe, creator and host of the limited-series podcast, “Fox Hunter.” Bob and Sean compare Michigan and Georgia winters, chat about Sean’s musical endeavors, and discuss his other legendary podcast, “In the Red Clay.” They then dive into a conversation about the subject of “Fox Hunter,” the disappearance and murder of Rhonda Sue Coleman. In 1...
35m Feb 02, 2022
35m
S1 Ep69: Emily & Alisha
Bob is joined by Emily Rowney and Alisha Holland, hosts of the podcast “Murder in the Rain.” Created by Emily, Alisha, and their longtime friend Josh, “Murder in the Rain” is a weekly podcast that covers cases from the Pacific Northwest, often including interviews with authors, psychologists, detectives, and victim’s families. Bob chats with the pair about the beloved Betty White, karaoke, and ...
43m Jan 26, 2022
43m
S1 Ep68: Michael Buchanan-Dunne
This week’s guest is Michael Buchanan-Dunne, the host of the podcast “Murder Mile.” Based on Michael’s five-star-rated guided walks, the podcast is an audio-visual experience, allowing listeners to follow along on an audio-guided tour of London’s most infamous murder cases, with each episode linked to extensive photos, videos, and maps related to the crimes posted online. Bob and Michael first ...
45m Jan 19, 2022
45m
S1 Ep67: Kate Winkler Dawson
Bob is joined by renowned author and documentarian, Kate Winkler Dawson. Kate hosts the podcast “Tenfold More Wicked,” where she tells historical true crime stories through the lenses of narrative nonfiction and investigate journalism. In the interview, Bob and Kate chat about podcast recording style and tips, whether or not it’s a good thing when someone tells you they fall asleep listening to...
58m Jan 12, 2022
58m
S1 Ep66: Sam Walker
This week, Bob chats with Sam Walker, host of the #1 UK podcast, “American Vigilante.” Sam worked as a BBC journalist up until two years ago, when she and her family uprooted their lives in the UK and moved to Phoenix, AZ. The move led to the creation of Sam’s award-winning podcast, “Desert Diaries,” documenting the journey. Before Sam tells Bob about how she discovered the story that would bec...
39m Jan 05, 2022
39m
S1 Ep65: Paige Elmore
 In this week’s episode, Bob interviews Paige Elmore, host of “Reverie True Crime” and co-founder of the indie podcast network, the Darckast Network. After a chronic illness diagnosis took away her dream job as a Veterinary Assistant, Paige discovered true crime and began her podcast, which quickly became her new passion. “Reverie True Crime” covers stories of crime and creepy things, hoping to...
46m Dec 29, 2021
46m
S1 Ep64: Quinlan and Kerry
This week, Bob is joined by Quinlan Pozner and Kerry Ipema, the hilarious hosts of true crime comedy podcast “Truly, Darkly, Creeply.” Both of them actors, comedians, and writers by trade, Quinlan and Kerry tell each other creepy stories of true crime, the paranormal, unsolved mysteries, and more. Bob chats with the pair about numerous topics, including how gay friends are the best friends, dee...
58m Dec 22, 2021
58m
Introducing: American Scandal - The Pentagon Papers
American Scandal is a podcast from Wondery that explores the darker stories that have shaped the United States. From the Unabomber to Bernie Madoff, these are stories that reveal the underbelly of America: ruthless, secretive, and power-hungry. The new season of American Scandal looks at the controversial decision made by a young government official named Daniel Ellsburg to leak the Pentagon Pa...
8m Dec 20, 2021
8m
S1 Ep63: Rebecca Nagle
Bob is joined by award-winning activist and writer, Rebecca Nagle. Rebecca hosts “This Land,” a podcast by Crooked Media that centers around the many legal battles for indigenous rights that are occurring in the United States. As a citizen of Cherokee Nation, Rebecca brings her perspective and personal experiences to the podcast, delving deeply into the legal cases themselves, but also detailin...
36m Dec 15, 2021
36m
S1 Ep62: Lauren Samples
In this week’s episode, Bob sits down with one of the hosts of the “Paradise After Dark” podcast, Lauren Samples. A Florida native, Lauren hosts the show with her husband, Ken, where they tell the stories of what happens in “paradise” after the sun goes down. Bob and Lauren discuss her background as a Navy police officer, exchange quotes from “King of the Hill,” and laud the impressive research...
39m Dec 08, 2021
39m
S1 Ep61: Camille Bianchi
This week, Bob is joined by Camille Bianchi, host of the gripping Australian podcast, “The Nurse.” Camille began her career in finance journalism, reporting for several reputable Australian media outlets, during which time she encountered the story that would eventually become the subject of The Nurse. After uncovering a horrible history of sexual abuse and coverup in a Tasmanian hospital, Cami...
36m Dec 01, 2021
36m
S1 Ep60: M. William Phelps
Today’s guest is award-winning investigative journalist and best-selling author, M. William Phelps. Inspired by his personal connection to true crime, Phelps has produced and appeared in many true crime TV shows, including “Dark Minds” and “To Catch a Killer,” and consulted on the popular Showtime show, “Dexter.” This year, Phelps launched his podcast, “Crossing the Line” with iHeartRadio, wher...
42m Nov 24, 2021
42m
S1 Ep59: Brett & Alice
In this week’s episode, Bob interviews the hosts of “The Prosecutors” podcast, Brett and Alice. As suggested by the name, Brett and Alice are both currently working prosecutors and use their platform to cover some of the most famous cold cases from their unique perspectives. The duo chat about a range of topics with Bob, both serious and not-so-serious, including the tragedy of being an Alabama...
58m Nov 17, 2021
58m
S1 Ep58: James Renner
This week, Bob is joined by investigative journalist, writer, director, and founder of the Porchlight Project, James Renner. Amongst his many creative and investigative works, James also hosts a podcast, “The Philosophy of Crime,” where he answers some of the questions we all have regarding crime using classical philosophy. Bob asks James about his involvement in the Maura Murray case, his work...
47m Nov 10, 2021
47m
S1 Ep57: Erica Kelley
In this week’s episode, Bob chats with Erica Kelley, creator and host of Southern Fried True Crime. Born and raised in Tennessee, Erica uses her southern charm to highlight historical and contemporary cases in the deep south. Bob and Erica discuss their mutual experiences working with editor Mike Bussing, what life is like in Tennessee, and the challenges of receiving medical care during COVID-...
56m Nov 03, 2021
56m
S1 Ep56: True North True Crime
For the final episode in this month’s Domestic Violence Awareness series, Bob interviews one of the hosts of the “True North True Crime” podcast, Graeme. Graeme hosts this biweekly Canadian podcast with his wife, Kate, where they bring awareness to crimes, mysteries, and missing persons in the Great White North. Together, the duo focuses their narratives on the victims and their families, keepi...
55m Oct 27, 2021
55m
S1 Ep55: Justine van der Leun
In this episode, as part of Domestic Violence Awareness month, Bob is joined by independent journalist Justine van der Leun, host of the upcoming new podcast “Believe Her.”  The pair cover a wide range of important topics, such as bias in the criminal justice system, what it means to be a “perfect victim,” and the division of gender roles in relationships. These discussions lead into an in-dept...
47m Oct 20, 2021
47m
S1 Ep54: Jamie Pultz
This week, Bob interviews Jamie Pultz, creator of the “Beenham Valley Road” podcast, as part of October’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month series. A former police officer in Queensland, Australia, Jamie left the force and launched his production company, Six10 Media, aptly named after the police code for “community assistance.” Since its inception, Jamie has produced several investigative podc...
51m Oct 13, 2021
51m
S1 Ep53: Noel Vinson & Sonya Lowe
This week, Bob is joined by the creators of the “Evidence Locker” podcast, host Noel Vinson and producer Sonya Lowe. Sonya works behind the scenes to research, write, and direct each episode of the Australia-based podcast, while Noel utilizes his background as a rap-artist to narrate a new story each week. The dynamic duo chats with Bob about their accents (or lack thereof), what lockdown is li...
49m Oct 06, 2021
49m
S1 Ep52: Margot
Bob interviews Margot, creator and host of the “Military Murder” podcast. A recent veteran and military wife herself, Margot uses her platform to cover cases involving perpetrators or victims (and sometimes both) who are members of the military. Bob and Margot discuss the nuances of military life, the challenges of having teenage children, and the apparently misleading spelling of the name “Mar...
47m Sep 29, 2021
47m
S1 Ep51: Todd McComas
This week, Bob chats with Todd McComas, host of the “10-41” podcast. An ex-marine and police detective turned comedian, Todd launched the first season of 10-41 in 2020, conducting a deep dive into the Indiana Burger Chef Murders alongside one of the lead detectives on the case. Since then, 10-41 has become an episodic, true crime storytelling podcast, where Todd frequently interviews other inve...
54m Sep 22, 2021
54m
S1 Ep50: Amanda Doyle
In this week’s episode, Bob interviews Amanda Doyle, the host of the new “Reward Offered” podcast, all the way from Australia. Amanda’s aim is to highlight cases that have a financial reward available, in order to bring attention to cases and help motivate individuals to come forward with information. Bob and Amanda discuss their favorite ways to drink bourbon, the pandemic situation in Austral...
45m Sep 15, 2021
45m
S1 Ep49: Morgan Wright & Steve Murphy
This week, Bob interviews the hosts of the “Game of Crimes” podcast, Morgan Wright and Steve Murphy. Together, Morgan, an experienced state trooper and detective, and Steve, a DEA Special Agent, cover notorious cases, often interviewing those directly involved. In this episode, the guys give Bob a hard time about being a firefighter, share stories involving tragic coffee accidents on the job, a...
43m Sep 08, 2021
43m
S1 Ep48: Laurah Norton & Brooke Hargrove
In this episode, Bob chats with Laurah Norton and Brooke Hargrove, hosts of “The Fall Line.” Their podcast brings light to lesser-known cases involving marginalized communities in Southeast America, with a special focus on their home state of Georgia. The three discuss Laurah’s writing and academic career and Brooke’s work as a grief counselor, while also covering many of the cases that have be...
48m Sep 01, 2021
48m
S1 Ep47: Cherry and Morgan
This week, Bob interviews the hosts of the “Crimepedia” podcast, Cherry and Morgan. All of the way from the UK to Ohio, USA, Cherry and Morgan record weekly podcast episodes where they tell each other about different cases, typically ones that don’t receive very much public attention. In this episode, Bob discusses Morgan’s childhood friendship with Nic and The Captain from True Crime Garage, C...
45m Aug 25, 2021
45m
S1 Ep46: Kelli Berens-Brink
Kelli Berens-Brink is the host of the “True Crime IRL” podcast, where she covers a new case in each weekly episode, in addition to “Murder Minute” mini-episodes. Bob and Kelli discuss her burgeoning true crime podcast relationship status, hosting a radio show, and all things Midwest. They also discuss the murder of Amy Mullis. In 2018 in Iowa, Amy was found with a corn rake in her back on her f...
43m Aug 18, 2021
43m
Introducing - Dr. Death Season 3: Miracle Man
Paolo is a smart and handsome surgeon, renowned for his ability to perform surgeries that transform his patients’ lives. When television producer Benita covers him for a story, he’ll transform her life too, but not in the ways she expects. As Benita crosses professional lines to be with him, she learns how far Paolo will go to protect his secrets. And halfway around the world, four doctors at a...
6m Aug 17, 2021
6m
S1 Ep45: Jillian Jalali
In today’s episode, Bob interviews Jillian Jalali, the host of the “Court Junkie” podcast. Jillian began Court Junkie as a blog where she could share her passion for true crime and everything court-related. Using her marketing skills, Jillian launched the massively successful Court Junkie podcast, and since then has interviewed on several popular television shows, where she brings light to case...
52m Aug 11, 2021
52m
S1 Ep44: Tam Alex
Tam Alex is the host of the “Snow Files” podcast, a longform podcast covering a case that is very near and dear to Bob’s heart: the case of Bill Little and the wrongful conviction of Jamie Snow. Tam and Jamie launched the Snow Files podcast in 2020 to continue to tell Jamie’s story and investigate the case, providing listeners an opportunity to learn more of the details and hear from Jamie hims...
55m Aug 04, 2021
55m
S1 Ep43: Alvin Williams
Alvin Williams, along with co-host Francel (Fran) Evans, hosts the “Affirmative Murder” podcast, where they highlight cases involving minorities. The podcast is both serious and lighthearted, as the hosts discuss difficult topics related to disparities in the true crime sphere, while also adding in some good-natured comedy and going off on tangents. Bob and Alvin discuss what it’s like to be ma...
58m Jul 28, 2021
58m
S1 Ep42: Maggie Freleng
Maggie’s voice has been heard on 3 amazing podcasts in the last year.  Today she joins Bob to chat about her new investigative series “Murder In Alliance.”  After a lighthearted chat about Maggie’s teeth, these two besties dig into the wrongful conviction of David Thorne. To suggest a guest or request an interview, please visit us at TrueCrimeBinge.com (https://www.truecrimebinge.com/)   Foll...
44m Jul 21, 2021
44m
S1 Ep41: LIVE: Stephanie Harlowe & Derrick LeVasseur
LIVE from Austin, Texas: Stephanie and Derrick host the "Crime Weekly" podcast.  You might recognize Derrick from his "Big Brother" victory or his multiple appearances on several true crime documentaries.  Stephanie made her name in the true crime space via her YouTube channel.  In this episode Bob, Stephanie and Derrick are discussing the Cynthia Hoffman case. To suggest a guest or request an...
53m Jul 14, 2021
53m
S1 Ep40: Tyrella Slemp & Tori Brothers
Tyrealla and Tori host the “Killer Queens” podcast, where they breakdown a new case in every episode.  The show is on the lighthearted side, as these two sisters mix in some sass and a lot of 90’s references to their discussions.  Today Bob, Tyrella and Tori are discussing the disturbing case of the death of Ellen Greenberg.  This Philadelphia woman was found dead in her home, stabbed 20 times....
55m Jul 07, 2021
55m
S1 Ep39: Laura Nirider
Laura hosts the “Wrongful Conviction: False Confession” podcast.  She’s an attorney with The Center on Wrongful Convictions, and has dedicated her life to righting the wrongs within our criminal justice system.  She has appeared on several documentaries, including Making a Murderer.  She has been representing Brendan Dassey for 13 years, and is still fighting to get him justice.  In today’s epi...
58m Jun 30, 2021
58m
S1 Ep38: LIVE: Nic & The Captain
LIVE from Austin, Texas!  Bob is joined on stage by True Crime Garage hosts Nic and The Captain.  Bob and Captain debate about who's more fun.  Nic is the adult in the room.  This episode was a lot of fun, and also touches on some very important and serious topics.  There was both laughter and tears in this one.  Enjoy! To suggest a guest or request an interview, please visit us at TrueCrimeBi...
52m Jun 23, 2021
52m
S1 Ep37: Courtney Armstrong, Jeff Shane, Stephanie Lydecker
This amazing trio of unscripted TV producers host the incredible “Piketon Massacre” podcast.  Piketon Massacre is part of the iHeartMedia Network.  Their show tells the story of a horrific family annihilation.  In one night, and across 4 different crime scenes, 8 members of the Rhoden family were all shot to death.  Season 2 of the Piketon Massacre just began, and starts with a bang.  One of th...
49m Jun 16, 2021
49m
S1 Ep36: Jami Rice
Jamie hosts the “Murderish” podcast where in each episode she presents a 3D look at an interesting true crime case.  Bob and Jamie are recording on Memorial Day, and both are itching to get done with work and commence with the barbeques and beer drinking.  They chat about landscaping, dogs, baby bunnies, and the Adnan Syed / Hae Min Lee case. To suggest a guest or request an interview, please ...
1hr 12m Jun 09, 2021
1hr 12m