Stay ConnectedLive, Laugh, Larceny is true crime for people who think most true crime is a little too murdery.
Every Wednesday, hosts Amanda Rose and Trevin Bartee share real stories of ridiculous, low-stakes crimes — from dumb criminals and pett revenge to absurd real-life chaos — told with dramatic seriousness and comedy-first energy.
No murders. Just bad decisions.
Take a break from the heavy and get petty.
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It's our 250th episode, and we're celebrating with one of our biggest nostalgia trips yet. Joined by Kalyn and Christian of That's Pretty Dark, we dive headfirst into the weird, hilarious, and occasionally disturbing pop culture that shaped every millennial childhood. Before the game, Trevin debates whether his dogs have declared war on his porch by refusing to poop anywhere else. Amanda returns from Florida after Gatorland finds creative new ways to upsell souvenir photos. Christian shares his own wildlife dilemma as an Alabama black bear keeps terrorizing his home. Kalyn learns the difference between cuticle scissors and clippers. Then it's time for My Childhood Was a Fever Dream, an original trivia game packed with bizarre facts from the '80s and '90s... except one of them is completely made up. Learn the surprising truths behind NASA using Taco Bell tortillas in space, the real meaning of POGs, the scandalous lyrics of the Macarena, AOL's infamous free trial CD campaign, Michael Jackson's reported attempt to buy Marvel, why AT&T accidentally advertised for 1-800-COLLECT, Princess Diana's planned role in The Bodyguard 2, and the voice actress behind The Offspring's "Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)." Can our guests spot the fake fact before the final round? Whether you grew up on Nickelodeon, Disney, Cartoon Network, AOL, Dunkaroos, Marvel comics, or '90s pop culture, this episode is the perfect nostalgic fever dream. Take a break from the heavy and get petty. Check out That's Pretty Dark: https://www.thatsprettydark.com/ Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LiveLaughLarceny Check out our website: https://livelaughlarceny.com Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/livelaughlarcenypodcast/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiveLaughLarcenyPodcast/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livelaughlarceny Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livelaughlarcenydoomedcrew If you have a crime you'd like to hear on our show OR have a personal petty story, email us at livelaughlarceny@gmail.com or send us a DM on any of our socials!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Full show notes at the publisherNearly 250 episodes in, we've realized something: New listeners might not be making it to the stories. So this week, we're doing something different. If you've ever wondered what Live, Laugh, Larceny is all about—or you've been looking for the perfect episode to share with a friend—this is it. Trevin's Dreadful Dilemma sparks a complete format flip, as the crew creates a starter pack for new listeners and revisits some of the funniest, weirdest, and most unforgettable petty crimes we've covered over the years. Within the first few minutes, we revisit one of our favorite stories: Madonna's lawsuit over an allegedly lewd concert performance, complete with memories of Trevin's parody song, Knockers. Then it's time for the Top 5 Live, Laugh, Larceny Crimes We Can't Stop Thinking About, featuring: 🐾 Joseph Stroud, the Arkansas man who decorated a rival's grave with dead animals 🚌 Jinhuan Chen, the bus driver who accidentally consumed edibles while working 🛗 Patricia Ann Jamison and one of the most infamous elevator incidents we've ever covered 🏺 Mitchell Vest, whose unusual relationship with antiques took him to some very unexpected places …and one more all-time favorite crime from the archives. Then we jump into a recent case featuring Jalen Godard, whose attempt to rob a Verizon store goes sideways when his own truck is stolen during the crime. Finally, Amanda brings a brand-new story from Wetumpka, Alabama, where Beverly Roberts and Mary Alston find themselves at odds with local officials after helping stray cats through a trap-neuter-release program. Whether you're a longtime listener or discovering us for the first time, this episode is a crash course in everything that makes Live, Laugh, Larceny weird, ridiculous, and wonderfully petty. Take a break from the heavy and get petty. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LiveLaughLarceny Check out our website: https://livelaughlarceny.com Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/livelaughlarcenypodcast/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiveLaughLarcenyPodcast/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livelaughlarceny Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livelaughlarcenydoomedcrew If you have a crime you'd like to hear on our show OR have a personal petty story, email us at livelaughlarceny@gmail.com or send us a DM on any of our socials!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Full show notes at the publisherPrepare to get gaslit. In this episode of Live, Laugh, Larceny, Trevin and Amanda dive into two stories connected by manipulation, deception, and people who believe everyone else is the problem. Before the crimes, Trevin begins physical therapy for an injured shoulder and arthritic hip, sparking a fresh round of body-image frustration. Amanda accidentally unleashes her full mom voice on an unsuspecting friend after mistaking her for one of her children. For Trivia, Trevin explores the surprising history of Neapolitan ice cream and its original flavor lineup, while Amanda brings one of New York City's strangest pieces of history: the infamous stunt where pranksters temporarily "stole" the deed to the Empire State Building. Then it's time for stories. Trevin takes us to Pennsylvania, where 48-year-old Eric Pierwsza turns a drunken meltdown into a full-scale mantrum. What starts as a bad night escalates into property destruction, an excavator, and consequences that are impossible to ignore. Amanda dives into the decades-long case of Beth Lisa Jaslove and the Center for Growth and Enlightenment, where a trusted therapist allegedly manipulated clients through the so-called Community Money Program. What began in 1999 ultimately became a story of deception, trust, and financial exploitation. From explosive tantrums to calculated manipulation, this episode explores what happens when people abuse power—whether through brute force or psychological control. Take a break from the heavy and get petty. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LiveLaughLarceny Check out our website: https://livelaughlarceny.com Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/livelaughlarcenypodcast/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiveLaughLarcenyPodcast/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livelaughlarceny Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livelaughlarcenydoomedcrew If you have a crime you'd like to hear on our show OR have a personal petty story, email us at livelaughlarceny@gmail.com or send us a DM on any of our socials!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Full show notes at the publisherStories are back, and this summer episode is bringing the heat. This week, Trevin finds himself facing a very adult problem: he got so lazy with meals and grocery shopping that he somehow ran out of food entirely. Amanda brushes up against a potential scam after her dad, Papa Dennis, receives a suspicious unpaid toll notice—leading Amanda's husband to do what any reasonable person would do and call the scammer himself. For Killer Facts, Amanda explores the explosive history of Krakatoa, the Indonesian volcano whose eruption produced one of the loudest sounds ever recorded. Trevin counters with a different kind of world record, introducing strongman John Stephenson, whose unusual fire-related stunts have made him famous for reasons you'll never forget. Then it's time for stories. Amanda heads to New Orleans, where baker Julie Fradella of The Sweet Hustle finds herself caught in a customer's relationship drama. When heartbreak, betrayal, and cake decorating collide, one custom order becomes a delicious act of petty revenge. Trevin brings a recent case out of Souderton, Pennsylvania, involving volunteer firefighter Justin Sholly. What begins as a story of heroism quickly transforms into a lesson about self-appointed saviors, as investigators uncover a pattern of arson tied to the very person eager to help. From revenge cakes to firefighters starting the very fires they're supposed to stop, this episode proves some people will do anything to feel the heat. Take a break from the heavy and get petty. Thank you to Framed for sharing their season 3 promo. Check out previous seasons and learn more at https://framedpod.com/ Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LiveLaughLarceny Check out our website: https://livelaughlarceny.com Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/livelaughlarcenypodcast/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiveLaughLarcenyPodcast/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livelaughlarceny Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livelaughlarcenydoomedcrew If you have a crime you'd like to hear on our show OR have a personal petty story, email us at livelaughlarceny@gmail.com or send us a DM on any of our socials!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Full show notes at the publisherIt's a podcast crossover years in the making. This week, Xandy and Christine Schiefer of the hit comedy podcast Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet join Trevin and Amanda for a game that combines bad reviews, petty crime, business owner meltdowns, and dramatic readings. Before the chaos begins, Trevin shares an update on getting his first tattoo—a memorial piece honoring his dog Mabel—and discovers that the anticipation was far scarier than the tattoo itself. Amanda gives a full update on the ever-growing drama inside her fish tank, complete with fish throuples, surprise babies, and fish named after soda. Xandy brings a Dreadful Dilemma involving a peaceful coffee shop visit ruined by an unexpected blast of Christian rock music, while Christine shares the painful reality of developing a bunion and suddenly understanding every foot-related complaint she's ever ignored. Then it's time for One-Star Sentencing, a game inspired by the world of Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet, where real customer reviews collide with truly unhinged business owner reactions. Together, the crew dives into bizarre stories involving: A Virginia restaurant manager who showed up at a customer's house after a Yelp review A tech founder who remotely disabled a customer's smart garage door opener over a bad Amazon review An Alabama ice cream shop owner arrested after confronting a reviewer A Barcelona restaurant fined for publicly posting reviewers' personal information A Florida diner dispute that escalated into a criminal investigation A German ballet director who became international news after retaliating against a critic with dog feces Featuring dramatic readings, improv, bad reviews, petty revenge, internet drama, Yelp disasters, customer service horror stories, and one-star meltdowns that somehow got even worse. Take a break from the heavy and get petty. Follow and listen to Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet: https://www.beachtoosandy.com/ Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LiveLaughLarceny Check out our website: https://livelaughlarceny.com Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/livelaughlarcenypodcast/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiveLaughLarcenyPodcast/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livelaughlarceny Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livelaughlarcenydoomedcrew If you have a crime you'd like to hear on our show OR have a personal petty story, email us at livelaughlarceny@gmail.com or send us a DM on any of our socials!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Full show notes at the publisherThe confessions are back, and this time we're discovering just how sinful true crime fans can be. Joined by true crime creator Abby Blabby (Abby Escobar), Trevin and Amanda open the Crime Con confession box and read anonymous (and occasionally very identifiable) submissions collected from attendees in Las Vegas. From petty theft and self-checkout "accidents" to dine-and-dashes, unpaid tolls, petting zoo break-ins, workplace mischief, and revenge plots involving dog poop and a cheating ex, these confessions prove that even true crime fans have a criminal side. Before diving into the confessions, Trevin explains why Shark Tank is no longer his favorite comfort viewing after one too many billionaire success stories. Amanda deals with the aftermath of a powerful storm that took down one of her massive trees. And Abby shares an unforgettable Dreadful Dilemma involving a first date, a perfect bathroom, and a gastrointestinal emergency that quickly spiraled out of control. Then it's time to read the confessions, judge the crimes, and discover what happens when the audience becomes the suspect. Featuring petty theft, petty revenge, questionable life choices, and some of the funniest stories to come out of Crime Con Las Vegas. 🎧 Take a break from the heavy and get petty. Follow Abby on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok @AbbyBlabby1 and give her some love! Thank you to Three Spooked Girls for sharing their promo. You can listen to them wherever you get podcasts, or at https://podcasts.bloody-disgusting.com/podcasts/3-spooked-girls/ Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LiveLaughLarceny Check out our website: https://livelaughlarceny.com Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/livelaughlarcenypodcast/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiveLaughLarcenyPodcast/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livelaughlarceny Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livelaughlarcenydoomedcrew If you have a crime you'd like to hear on our show OR have a personal petty story, email us at livelaughlarceny@gmail.com or send us a DM on any of our socials!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Full show notes at the publisherWe're back from CrimeCon 2026 in Las Vegas, and we've got stories to tell. This week, Amanda and Trevin recap their trip to Sin City, including our live show with Dating Detectives and Generation WHY, the highs and lows of CrimeCon, Amanda's poolside adventures at Caesars Palace, Trevin's failed quest to visit a dispensary, and an unexpected overnight stay in the wrong airport. Then it's time for some long-overdue criminal updates as we revisit three unforgettable cases from the Live, Laugh, Larceny archives. First, we check in on Justin Timberlake's infamous DUI arrest and the newly released footage of his field sobriety test—the same arrest that nearly "ruined the tour." Next, we return to California's bizarre "Operation Bear Claw" insurance scam, where fraudsters used a person in a bear costume to stage attacks on luxury vehicles in an attempt to collect nearly $142,000 in fraudulent insurance claims. Sentences have finally been handed down, and we're still thinking about that incredible dad-rock soundtrack. Finally, we revisit the Massachusetts woman who attempted to stop an eviction by unleashing a swarm of honeybees on deputies and civilians. Nearly four years later, a jury has reached its verdict. Vegas stories, criminal consequences, and one of the strangest update episodes we've ever done. Cases revisited from the LLL archives:• EP 165: This is Going to Ruin the Tour – Justin Timberlake's DUI Arrest• EP 183: When Squirrels Collide – Operation Bear Claw• EP 84: Buffalo Jills and the Buffalo Who Buffalo – The Bee Eviction Case 🎧 New episodes drop every Wednesday. Take a break from the heavy and get petty. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LiveLaughLarceny Check out our website: https://livelaughlarceny.com Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/livelaughlarcenypodcast/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiveLaughLarcenyPodcast/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livelaughlarceny Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livelaughlarcenydoomedcrew If you have a crime you'd like to hear on our show OR have a personal petty story, email us at livelaughlarceny@gmail.com or send us a DM on any of our socials!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Full show notes at the publisherWe returned from CrimeCon 2026 in Las Vegas with something special: our live show from Caesars Palace! Join Trevin and Amanda as they welcome McKenzie Fultz (@Freedombarbie) of Dating Detectives and Aaron Habel of Generation WHY for a true crime game show featuring some of the dumbest criminals ever to grace Sin City. Together, they explore outrageous Las Vegas crimes involving gambling nuns, Red Bull-fueled burglars, viral taco thieves, a warehouse heist involving 30,000 condoms and stolen sex toys, a TikTok creator whose talent for playing dead landed him on CSI: Vegas, a man who climbed the Las Vegas Sphere, and the infamous Bellagio Bandit who somehow turned a million-dollar casino robbery into a masterclass in getting caught. Along the way, the audience gets involved, contestants battle for bragging rights, and everyone learns an important lesson: fascinating criminals aren't always masterminds. After the game, stick around for personal petty crime confessions, stories from CrimeCon attendees, and more time with our amazing guests. From casino capers and viral crimes to failed heists and unbelievably bad decisions, this is the lighter side of true crime, recorded live from CrimeCon 2026. 🎧 New episodes drop every Wednesday. Take a break from the heavy and get petty. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LiveLaughLarceny Check out our website: https://livelaughlarceny.com Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/livelaughlarcenypodcast/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiveLaughLarcenyPodcast/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livelaughlarceny Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livelaughlarcenydoomedcrew If you have a crime you'd like to hear on our show OR have a personal petty story, email us at livelaughlarceny@gmail.com or send us a DM on any of our socials!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Full show notes at the publisherWhile Trevin and Amanda recover from CrimeCon, our friend Shea from Rainy Day Rabbit Holes stops by to tell us a tale that just might involve an alien encounter. But first, the crew shares what's chapping their asses this week. Shea's husband has terrible dishwasher etiquette and continues wasting valuable dish space. Trevin can't figure out why restaurants stopped using drive-thru speakers in favor of sending employees outside into the summer heat. And Amanda has found herself haunted by the same cheesy reality-TV soundtrack song across multiple different shows. Then, Shea welcomes us to the Summer of Saucers with one of the strangest UFO stories ever reported. In 1961, a Wisconsin plumber claimed a flying saucer landed in his driveway. The occupants didn't abduct him, probe him, or deliver a warning for humanity. They asked for water... and gave him pancakes. Was it a hoax? A hallucination? Or was Joe Simonton really standing in his driveway holding extraterrestrial breakfast food? Take a break from the heavy and get petty... and possibly intergalactic. Follow Rainy Day Rabbit Holes at https://rainydayrabbitholes.com/ 🎧 New episodes drop every Wednesday. Take a break from the heavy and get petty. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LiveLaughLarceny Check out our website: https://livelaughlarceny.com Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/livelaughlarcenypodcast/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiveLaughLarcenyPodcast/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livelaughlarceny Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livelaughlarcenydoomedcrew If you have a crime you'd like to hear on our show OR have a personal petty story, email us at livelaughlarceny@gmail.com or send us a DM on any of our socials!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Full show notes at the publisherHey everyone! Amanda and I are setting sail for Vegas in the morning, but luckily Alecia came to tell us a story that was suggested by one of our listeners. Enjoy the story and give Alecia some love!!! The Unbelievable Story of Dawn DaLuise - EP 51 of Truly Twisted Dawn DaLuise’s story is like something straight out of a Hollywood thriller — except it actually happened. In March of 2014 this infamous skincare queen would be arrested for soliciting the murder of one of her competitor's. After years of building a prestigious reputation for herself working with celebrities all over the city, her character was called into question. As this case unraveled, we were left with more questions than answers but I imagine the truth lies somewhere in the middle of all sides to this story. So lets dive into it. This week I am joined by the incredible hosts of Live Laugh Larceny - Trevin and Amanda. Check them out @livelaughlarceny on all of the socials or www.livelaughlarceny.comJoin me on social media @itstrulytwisted on Instagram and @trulytwisted on TikTok. You can follow me personally @littleleesha Follow On Youtube Youtube.com/@itstrulytwisted 🎧 New episodes drop every Wednesday. Take a break from the heavy and get petty. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LiveLaughLarceny Check out our website: https://livelaughlarceny.com Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/livelaughlarcenypodcast/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiveLaughLarcenyPodcast/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livelaughlarceny Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livelaughlarcenydoomedcrew If you have a crime you'd like to hear on our show OR have a personal petty story, email us at livelaughlarceny@gmail.com or send us a DM on any of our socials!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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