The Official Jinx Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Bonus Episode - Inside the Making of The Jinx Season 2 Aug 21, 2024

Join Andrew and Zac as they pull back the curtain on the making of The Jinx's second season. They'll chat with some of the behind-the-scenes magicians who helped turn Part 2 into the Emmy-nominated series it is. Dive into the sets, the wardrobe, the sound, and how all these elements came together to create the unforgettable recreations you saw on screen.

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Bonus Episode – Listener Q&A Aug 14, 2024

In a special bonus episode, Andrew and Zac take listener questions that have lingered in the wake of the Part Two finale. They explore topics including how Prudence Farrow fits into the Bob Durst story, who John Lewin went to visit after the trial and how Bob bullied his siblings in creative and disturbing ways.

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Chapter 12: "It Takes A Village" May 27, 2024

Andrew testifies in front of the Westchester County Grand Jury about Kathie’s murder and he talks about his final run in with Bob. Plus, more on Bob’s second wife’s controversial rise in the business world. How much did she, Bob’s family, and the Durst Organization really know about Bob’s misdeeds?

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Chapter 11: "Mostly the Truth" May 20, 2024

Filmmakers Andrew Jarecki and Zac Stuart-Pontier unravel some of the most intriguing and questionable stories Bob told on the witness stand. In a shocking moment that seems drawn from The Usual Suspects, Lewin confronts Bob with his most elaborate lie – about a pot-buying adventure in California’s Humboldt County on the road to Beverly Hills – deconstructing it for the jury. Plus, jurors give us the inside story of what happened in the deliberation room.

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Chapter 10: “The Unluckiest Man in the World” May 13, 2024

Join filmmakers Andrew Jarecki and Zac Stuart-Pontier as they dissect hidden recordings, and unravel the pivotal roles of Bob's oldest confidantes -- Stewart and Emily Altman. Discover how one slip on the witness stand forces Bob’s legal team to radically change the course of the defense.

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Chapter 9: "Saving My Tears 'Til It's Official" May 06, 2024

Bob is on trial for killing his best friend, Susan Berman, but the key to the case is understanding his motive. Was Susan an accomplice in the 1982 disappearance of Bob’s first wife Kathie, and if so, would her talking to the police put Bob at risk? Did Bob kill her to clean up a loose end? When Andrew finds a hidden recording of Susan made nine days after Kathie’s disappearance, it changes his perception of a story he has been working on for two decades.

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Chapter 8: "Friendships Die Hard" Apr 29, 2024

Bob's inner circle comes to grips with his misdeeds. Susie Giordano — Bob’s girlfriend/assistant/gal Friday — gives Andrew and the Jinx team access to Bob’s secret archive stored in her basement.

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Chapter 7: "Why Are You Still Here?" Apr 22, 2024

Just before the finale of The Jinx Part One airs, Bob Durst goes on the run. Director Andrew Jarecki fears for his family’s safety until Bob is arrested by the FBI in New Orleans. Then, Andrew travels down to New Orleans to see if Bob has more to say.

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"The Filmmakers and the Murderer" Apr 17, 2024

As Bob’s last interview ends, he whispers a confession that will remain hidden for months. Listen to a special bonus episode that uncovers how it is discovered and what comes next, as the filmmakers race to track down Bob before the show airs and he disappears.

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Chapter 6: "What the Hell Did I Do?" Apr 15, 2024

In the final episode of Part One Andrew approaches his greatest challenge yet: convincing Bob to sit for a second interview during which he plans to confront him with damning evidence on camera. Bob's evasive tactics and lies threaten to derail Andrew's efforts, but fate intervenes, providing unexpected leverage. As tension mounts, Andrew and filmmaking partner (and podcast host) Zac Stuart-Pontier meticulously rehearse for this pivotal moment – wondering the whole time whether this will lead to a breakthrough, or disaster.

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Chapter 5: "Family Values" Apr 15, 2024

In the years since Kathie Durst disappeared, no progress has been made in finding out what happened to her. Then, a breakthrough: a voicemail from Susan Berman's son Sareb Kaufman holds a crucial piece of evidence that could be the key to solving the mystery. Andrew seeks advice from former OJ prosecutor Marcia Clark, and decides to confront Bob, putting him back in the hot seat for an interview that could change everything.

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Chapter 4: "The State of Texas vs Robert Durst" Apr 10, 2024

Robert Durst goes on trial for the murder of Morris Black in Texas with a dream team of attorneys. We dig into Bob's penchant for disguises, his relationship with Morris Black, and what may have motivated Bob to kill him.

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Chapter 3: "The Gangster's Daughter" Apr 10, 2024

Robert Durst has once again made headlines when Susan Berman – his long-time best friend and a possible witness to his wife’s disappearance – is found murdered in LA. This episode focuses on Susan's past as the daughter of a notorious Las Vegas gangster, in order to determine if she might have known crucial information about what happened to Kathie. Bob discovers why it's not a good idea to interfere with Kathie's best friend Gilberte.

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Chapter 2: “Poor Little Rich Boy” Apr 08, 2024

In this episode, Robert Durst reveals information about his mother's tragic demise as well as the marital issues that led up to his wife Kathie's disappearance in 1982. Andrew dissects Bob's alibi from the night his wife vanished while also featuring a never-before-heard conversation with Bob's former secretary, Flo Jones.

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Chapter 1: "A Body in the Bay" Apr 08, 2024

A bizarre 2001 murder in Texas resurrects public interest in NYC real-estate scion Robert Durst. Hosted by Jinx Executive Producer Zac Stuart-Pontier, the show reveals why Bob Durst sought out director Andrew Jarecki and agreed to an exclusive one-on-one interview. It features never-before-heard conversations and Durst’s long-hidden prison phone calls.

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Coming Soon: The Official Jinx Podcast Apr 05, 2024

Join host Zac Stuart-Pontier, executive producer of the HBO documentary series The Jinx (directed by Andrew Jarecki), as he delves into never-before-heard conversations with Robert Durst and key players from the series. Revisit all six episodes of The Jinx: Part One and prepare for new surprises and revelations in this exclusive podcast journey behind the scenes of the real-life murder investigation that captivated audiences. Then, watch The Jinx: Part Two on Max beginning April 21, and listen to the companion episodes of the podcast.

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