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!
93: LIVE: Aaron & Justin
Jul 13, 2022
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LIVE from Las Vegas! Bob invites Aaron and Justin from the “Generation Why” podcast on stage for a special live show at CrimeCon 2022. In thisfunepisode, Bob invites production manager Erica on stage to personally relay some weirdly personal facts about the OGs of true crime, and Bob learns more about their love of MMA and industrial music
92: Sarah Ferris
Jul 06, 2022
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This week, Bob is joined by Sarah Ferris, host of the new podcast, “Klooghless: The Long Con.” Sarah also hosts two other true crime podcasts, along with a sustainability podcast, but her most recent podcast covers the story of one of the largest Ponzi schemes in New Zealand history, and her family’s connection to the case. Before learning more about the case, Bob and Sarah chat about the fiasco at CrimeCon UK this year, real estate, and how Sarah ended up co-hosting a podcast with a former FBI agent.
91: Connie Walker
Jun 29, 2022
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In this week’s episode, Bob interviews award-winning investigative journalist and host of the podcasts “Missing and Murdered” and “Stolen,” Connie Walker. Bob and Connie chat about her work at the CBC, the differences between podcasting and TV journalism, and how Connie discovered her passion for covering indigenous cases. They also discuss Season 2 of “Stolen: Surviving St. Micheal’s,” which centers around Connie’s father’s experience as an indigenous child in a residential school and the abuse he, and many other children, suffered there.
90: Whitney & Melissa
Jun 22, 2022
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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.
89: Wendy & Beth
Jun 15, 2022
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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.
88: Robin Warder
Jun 08, 2022
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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.
87: Chelsea & Brittany
Jun 01, 2022
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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.
86: David Raterman
May 25, 2022
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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.
85: Katie & Kimberly
May 18, 2022
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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.
84: Molly and Geoffrey
May 11, 2022
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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.
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