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This week’s guests are Whitney and Melissa, hosts of “Cults, Crimes, & Cabernet.” The podcast is light-hearted in nature, but Whitney and Melissa have also dedicated themselves to advocating for victims by assisting in investigations and helping to bring awareness to unsolved cases. Bob chats with the ladies about science, COVID friend circles, and the absurdity of dry counties. They also discuss the infamous case of the disappearance of Brandon Lawson, and Whitney and Melissa’s connection to a recent update in the case.

This week’s episode features guests Wendy and Beth, co-hosts of the podcast “Fruitloops: Serial Killers of Color.” Covering the often untold stories of crimes involving people of color, Wendy and Beth also discuss historical and social contexts that contribute to those crimes. Bob chats with the duo about the inspiration for their podcast, Beth’s art degrees, and Shane Yoder’s love for the xylophone. They then discuss the horrific tragedy of the Waddell Temple Massacre. 

In this episode, Bob interviews the host of “The Trail Went Cold,” Robin Warder. Launching the podcast in 2016, Robin has since released over 300 episodes, covering a different cold case or unsolved mystery in every episode. Bob chats with Robin about writing screenplays, CrimeCon, and keeping a tidy home. They also discuss the case of Tommy Zeigler, a man convicted of the 1975 murder of his wife and three others, who some argue to this day may have been wrongfully convicted.

This week, Bob invites the hosts of “The Red Justice Project,” Chelsea Locklear and Brittany Hunt. Both citizens of the Lumbee tribe and business owners, Chelsea and Brittany created their podcast to help bring awareness to the many cases of missing and murdered indigenous people in the United States. Bob, Brittany, and Chelsea chat about their day jobs and online businesses, and discuss the lack of media coverage for cases involving indigenous victims. They also discuss the tragic murder of 18-year-old Lumbee woman Marcey Blanks and Brittany’s connection to the case. 

For this week’s episode, Bob is joined by writer and journalist David Raterman, who hosts the limited series podcast, “The Pink Moon Murders.” After researching and investigating the case for over 18 months, David released his podcast covering the massacre of the Rhoden family in Pike County, Ohio. Before getting into the case, Bob and David discuss what it’s like creating a podcast without a tech background, writing as a gambling columnist, and being self-employed. 

In this episode, Bob welcomes back friends and hosts of “A Date with Dateline,” Katie and Kimberly. Bob catches up with the ladies, chatting about Kimberly’s Etsy shop closure, the Harry Potter fandom, and Katie’s many moves across the country. True to form, the three have such a great time catching up that they ran out of time to discuss a case! Tune in for a hilarious, light-hearted episode.

This week, Bob is joined from the UK by Geoffrey and Molly Wansell, hosts and creators of the podcast “Blood Ties.” Bob chats with the father-daughter duo about Scottish heritage, Idris Elba, and working together as a family. They also discuss the infamous case of Bible John, an unidentified killer believed to have taken the lives of three young women on the streets of Scotland.

In this episode, Bob is joined by the creator and host of “Trace Evidence,” Steven Pacheco. On his podcast, Steven focuses on a new unsolved case every week, beginning each episode with a chronological retelling of the case, followed by a deep dive into known theories. Steven tells Bob about his time spent writing about professional wrestling, writing a chapter for a podcast book, and the upcoming CrimeCon convention in Las Vegas. They also discuss one of the oldest unsolved homicides in Hawaii, the unsolved murders of Paul Featherman and Nancy Baugh. After returning home from a party one evening in 1979, Sonny was murdered by an intruder. Nancy was no where to be found, and would remain missing for almost 35 years, until torrential rains brought her skeletal remains to the surface not far from her home. Thank you to our sponsors: Better Help. Go to BetterHelp.com/binge for 10% off your first month. Stamps.com. Go to Stamps.com and enter code "binge" for an exclusive offer for our listeners.

This week’s guest is 911 dispatcher and host of the “Music City 911” podcast, Brandon Hall. Brandon uses his experience to breakdown 911 phone calls, giving his listeners a behind-the-scenes look into emergency response. Bob and Brandon discuss the ins and outs of working as a dispatcher in a major city and trade funny dispatch stories. They then discuss the 2020 Nashville Christmas Day Bombing, along with Brandon’s role working as a dispatcher on the case. Visit TrueCrimeBinge.com to learn more. Follow us on Instagram @ truecrimebinge This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Go to BetterHelp.com/binge for 10% off your first month. This episode is also sponsored by Babbel. Go to Babbel.com/binge to save up to 60% off your subscription. 

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 case of a man who stole an ATV and drove it naked through Kansas City. To suggest a guest or request an interview, please visit us at TrueCrimeBinge.com Follow us on all forms of social media @TrueCrimeBinge

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. They also discuss the case of Judah Morgan, a young boy who was abused and killed by his biological parents after a clerical error by DCS allowed them to obtain custody. To suggest a guest or request an interview, please visit us at TrueCrimeBinge.com   Follow us on all forms of social media @TrueCrimeBinge   Today's Sponsors: betterhelp.com/binge - Get 10% off your first month.

 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 into a discussion on the topic of “Who Killed Bob?,” the murder of Bob Chappell and the potential wrongful conviction of his partner, Sue Neill-Fraser, in Tasmania, Australia. To suggest a guest or request an interview, please visit us at TrueCrimeBinge.com   Follow us on all forms of social media @TrueCrimeBinge   Today's Sponsors: stamps.com - Sign up with promo code "binge" for a special offer that includes a 4-week trial, free postage and a digital scale, with no long-term commitments or contracts.  BetterHelp.com/binge - Get 10% off your first month. 

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 day and the ripple effect it has had on our society every since. To suggest a guest or request an interview, please visit us at TrueCrimeBinge.com   Follow us on all forms of social media @TrueCrimeBinge   Today's Sponsors: simplyearth.com/binge - Have fun making your home toxin-free with the Essential Oil Recipe Box, plus get a free 80 milliliter diffuser when you subscribe.  genucel.com/binge - Enter code "binge" for a free gift plus an additional 20% off when you purchase their most popular package. Also get free shipping for a limited time.  stamps.com - Click on the microphone at the top of the homepage and type in "binge" for a free 4-week trial plus a digital scale, with no long-term commitments.

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   Follow us on all forms of social media @TrueCrimeBinge   Today's Sponsors: BetterHelp.com/binge - Get 10% off your first month.  babbel.com - Use promo code "binge" to get 6 months for the price of 3.  beamorganics.com/binge - Get $20 off when you use code "binge" at checkout. 

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 wrongful conviction of her son, Peter Reilly. To suggest a guest or request an interview, please visit us at TrueCrimeBinge.com   Follow us on all forms of social media @TrueCrimeBinge   Today's Sponsors: BetterHelp.com/binge - Get 10% off your first month. simplyearth.com/binge - Have fun making your home toxin-free with the Essential Oil Recipe Box, plus get a free 80 milliliter diffuser when you subscribe.

 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 Tooth Fairy, and the possible wrongful conviction of the Big Bad Wolf. Bob then makes an executive decision to keep things merry, and forgoes a discussion of The Santa Claus Murders, a brutal real-life true crime story that took place in Santa Claus, GA in 1997. To suggest a guest or request an interview, please visit us at TrueCrimeBinge.com   Follow us on all forms of social media @TrueCrimeBinge   Today's Sponsors: genucel.com/binge - Enter code "binge" for a free gift plus an additional 20% off when you purchase their most popular package. Also get free shipping for a limited time.  masterclass.com/binge - Get 15% off an annual membership. BetterHelp.com/binge - Get 10% off your first month.

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 details of the killer clown and the horrible crimes he committed. To suggest a guest or request an interview, please visit us at TrueCrimeBinge.com   Follow us on all forms of social media @TrueCrimeBinge   Today's Sponsors: simplyearth.com/binge - Have fun making your home toxin-free with the Essential Oil Recipe Box, plus get a free 80 milliliter diffuser when you subscribe.  BetterHelp.com/binge - Get 10% off your first month.  stamps.com - Click on the microphone at the top of the homepage and type in "binge" for a free 4-week trial plus a digital scale, with no long-term commitments. 

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 historical stories of tragedy in the world of baseball. They also discuss the impact that true crime cases have on child rearing. They then get into the details of The Oakland County Child Murders, a series of tragedies that occurred in Oakland County, MI between 1976 and 1977. In just a short period of time, at least 4 children were murdered, with similarities in each case leading some to believe the crimes may have been connected. To suggest a guest or request an interview, please visit us at TrueCrimeBinge.com   Follow us on all forms of social media @TrueCrimeBinge   Today's Sponsors: beamorganics.com/binge - Get $20 off when you use code "binge" at checkout.  babbel.com - Use promo code "binge" and get 6 months for the price of 3. 

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 about their favorite fast-food chains, the proper way to make chili, and beef stroganoff. They then discuss the case of Rocky Myers, an intellectually disabled Black man on death row for a murder that he very likely did not commit. To suggest a guest or request an interview, please visit us at TrueCrimeBinge.com   Follow us on all forms of social media @TrueCrimeBinge   Today's Sponsors: simplyearth.com/binge - Have fun making your home toxin free with Simply Earth's essential oil recipe box, plus get a free 80 milliliter diffuser when you subscribe.   betterhelp.com/binge - Get 10% off your first month. 

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 true crime fiction, how to define fearlessness, and what it’s like to write so many books you’ve lost count. They then discuss the mysterious disappearance of Vivienne Cameron and the murder of Beth Barnard on Philip Island in 1986. To suggest a guest or request an interview, please visit us at TrueCrimeBinge.com   Follow us on all forms of social media @TrueCrimeBinge   Today's Sponsors: magicmind.co/binge - Use code "binge20" for 20% off your first order.  truebill.com/binge - Don't fall for subscription scams. Start canceling today with Truebill.  Betterhelp.com/binge - Get 10% off your first month.