Host Bob Ruff invites other true crime content creators on the show each week to share their origin stories, break down cases they’ve covered, and give you a little taste of their podcasts. Listeners get to listen in on fun conversations, learn about new cases, and find their next true crime binge!
103: Ruth Markel
Sep 21, 2022
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In this week’s episode, Bob interviews author and public speaker, Ruth Markel. Ruth is the mother of Dan Markel, who was shot to death in his driveway in 2014. Bob asks Ruth about her book, “The Unveiling,” in which Ruth describes her experiences after her son’s death and her work to help pass The Markel Act. “The Unveiling” was published on September 20, 2022 by Post Hill Press.
102: Kayla Waters
Sep 14, 2022
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This week, Bob is joined by the host of “True Crime Exposed,” Kayla Waters. Bob asks Kayla about working with her co-host/mom. They also chat about recording setups, Youtube, and Justin Bieber. Lastly, Bob and Kayla discuss the brutal murder of Angie Dodge and the wrongful conviction of Chris Tapp.
101: Maggie & Allison
Sep 07, 2022
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For this week’s episode, Bob interviews Maggie and Allison, the hosts of “Coffee and Cases.” Their podcast releases episodes weekly and focuses on unsolved, and often lesser-known, cases. Bob chats with the pair about their experiences as teachers and generational differences. They also discuss the unsolved murder of Valeri Brooks in Versailles, Kentucky.
100: Bob Ruff
Aug 31, 2022
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For this special, 100th episode of True Crime Binge, production manager Erica turns the tables on Bob, in a sort of AMSS (Ask Me Some Stuff). On YouTube LIVE, Bob and Erica chat about their favorite whiskeys and Bob’s artistic skills. Bob also answers a lot of questions about the beginning of “Serial Dynasty” and how it became “Truth & Justice,” as well as questions regarding past cases and some behind the scenes looks into the world of podcasting.
99: Kathleen Goldhar
Aug 24, 2022
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This week’s guest is Kathleen Goldhar, host of the podcasts “True Crime Byline” and “Do You Know Mordechai?” Before diving into the case, Kathleen educates Bob on the Canadian criminal justice system and journalism. Bob and Kathleen then discuss the murder of JoAnn Wilson by a Canadian politician.
98: Kristin & Mogab
Aug 17, 2022
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This week’s guests are Kristin and Mogab from the podcast “True Crime Creepers.” Kristin, the true crime “fanatic,” tells her friend Mogab, the true crime “newbie,” about a new case each week. Bob spends a large part of the episode chatting with the pair about Mogab’s name and Waffle House. They then discuss the case of Richard Glossip, a wrongfully-convicted man who currently sits on death row.
97: Laura Beil
Aug 10, 2022
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In this week’s episode, Bob is joined by medical journalist and podcast host, Laura Beil. Laura is the host of the hit podcast, “Dr. Death,” and has launched a new limited series podcast called, “Sympathy Pains,” from iHeartRadio. Laura tells Bob about her career in journalism, making career changes, and how she got into medical journalism. They also discuss the subject of “Sympathy Pains,” the case of Sarah Delashmit, a conwoman who faked illnesses for almost 20 years.
96: Eric Carter-Landin
Aug 03, 2022
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This week, Bob is joined by Eric Carter-Landin, host of “True Consequences,” where Eric focuses on telling the stories of unsolved crimes that occur in his home state of New Mexico. Eric tells Bob about his podcast production, as well as the story behind his brother Jacob’s murder, which remains unresolved. They also discuss the disappearance and murder of 13-year-old Dylan Redwine.
95: Chris Hansen
Jul 27, 2022
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This week’s guest is the one and only Chris Hansen, longtime host of “To Catch a Predator” on Dateline NBC, and host of the follow-up podcast “Predators I’ve Caught with Chris Hansen.” Bob chats with Chris about growing up in Michigan, his early career, and the beginnings of “To Catch a Predator.” They also discuss the case of Ronald Lloyd Bailey, a predator lurking around Detroit, MI in the 1980s.
94: Bill & Kristin
Jul 20, 2022
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This week, Bob is joined by Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley. The pair host “Mind Over Murder,” a short-form podcast that covers a new case in each episode, along with thoughtful conversations about true crime. Bob, Bill, and Kristin chat about the man himself, Jim Clemente, bad reviews, and their careers. They also discuss the Colonial Parkway Murders, a case that Bill has personal ties to and remains unsolved to this day.
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