The podcast where TWO passions become ONE!

Season 1

March 15, 2024

Ep.26 The High Cost of Truth: Morality and Greed Lauren Cleary

Unlock the enigmatic realms of human nature and morality as we confront the riveting domain where money and ethics clash. This episode of True Crime Authors and Extraordinary People brings you face-to-face with the eye-opening narrative of Lauren...

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Feb. 15, 2024

Ep 22. A Journey Beyond Survival The Power of Resilience With Megan C…

When Megan Conner recounts the tale of her escape from the dark world of child trafficking, you can't help but lean in closer, captivated by the strength in her voice. This episode invites you to witness a powerful narrative of …

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July 25, 2023

Episode 51.Reflecting on a Successful Season One and Anticipating Exc…

Listen on Podurama https://podurama.com/ As we bring the first season of True Crime and Authors to a close, our hearts abound with gratitude. A journey that started as a mere idea has now blossomed into a fully-grown podcast, and we …

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July 25, 2023

Episode 50. Tackling Racism and Controversy in Jason Aldean's Small T…

Listen on Podurama https://podurama.com/ My personal dive into the Jason Aldean's song "Try That In a Small Town" controversy was unexpected, but it unveiled a significant debate buzzing across Twitter and beyond. This episode uncovers the many...

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July 25, 2023

Episode 49. Crimes of Passion and Beyond: Author Shannon Jump

Join us as we journey through the literary explorations of author extraordinaire, Shannon Jump. An unflinching storyteller, Shannon gives us the lowdown on her thrilling trilogy, Crimes of Passion, and teases us with hints about her upcoming...

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July 23, 2023

Episode 48. Chasing Picasso: An Insightful Discussion with Author C. …

Listen on Podurama https://podurama.com/ Ever wondered about the intriguing world of art theft? Brace yourself for an enthralling journey with author C. Joan Baker, our guest for this episode, who unveils the captivating story behind her book,...

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July 19, 2023

Episode 47. Behind the Crime Story: Author Kate Flora

Listen on Podurama https://podurama.com/ As we journey into the realms of crime literature, we find ourselves in the company of celebrated author Kate Flora. With 24 books under her belt,Her fascination with the underbelly of human nature reveals to...

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July 15, 2023

Episode 46. Wendy Sand Eckel: The Journey from Criminologist to Myste…

Listen on Podurama https://podurama.com/ I had the chance to sit down with the award-winning author Wendy San Eckel. We journey through her intriguing life experiences that inspired her to swap criminology for authorship. Discover how Wendy’s...

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July 13, 2023

Episode 45. The Fight for Animal Justice: Author Fred M. Kray

Join me on a thrilling journey into the heart of horse racing with my guest, the remarkable Fred M. Kray. This civil trial attorney Turned Animal Lawyer to author shares a captivating tale about Alydar, a racehorse he loves, as …

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July 6, 2023

Episode 44. The Horrifying Reign of Serial Killer Samuel Little

Prepare to be chilled to the bone as you uncover the darkest corners of American true crime history with the case of Samuel Little, the most prolific convicted serial killer in the United States. Venture into the unsettling confessions, disturbing...

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June 20, 2023

Episode 43. A Conversation with Hollywood Writer and Crime Novelist M…

What happens when a successful Hollywood writer and crime novelist joins us on the show? We get an exciting and insightful conversation packed with stories and advice that you won't want to miss! In this episode, we welcome Matt Witten, …

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June 11, 2023

Episode 42. The Haunting Case of Mel Ignatow and Brenda Schaefer: A T…

Get ready for a spine-chilling tale as I explore the horrifying case of Mel Ignatow and the murder of Brenda Schaefer, detailing the disturbing events that led to her tragic demise. We'll also dig deep into the concept of double …

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June 2, 2023

Episode 41. Unlocking the Secrets to a Gooder Life with Author Kendal…

Discover the secrets to a truly fulfilling life as I chat with author, Kendall Layman, about his book, The Gooder Life. Kendall's wisdom, gained from his own 37-year marriage to his wife Kathy, focuses on the importance of friendship as …

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May 27, 2023

Episode 40. The Murder of Nikki Kuhnhausen: A Discussion on Transphob…

"However do we put ourselves in danger when there is things that we choose not to disclose, even if we feel or know that maybe we should? Welcome to True Crime and Authors, where we explore the most riveting and …

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May 22, 2023

Episode 39. Author Shirley Novack

Historical fiction usually is a book that takes historical facts and weaves them into a story That is not true But what do you get when you take a historical fiction book and weave into it? bit of real life …

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May 21, 2023

Episode 38. Author Michael Sirois

Michael Sirois grew up wanting to be an actor, or a writer, or a drummer, all of which he pursued during high school and college, adding a three-year stint as a radio disc jockey to the mix. He worked at …

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May 16, 2023

Episode 37. The Shooting And Murder Of Kaylin Gillis

Some teens decided to go out to a party at a friends house. They lose cell signal which also effects their GPS. Due to this they end up in the wrong drive way. However as they are turning around to …

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May 9, 2023

Episode 36. Author/Retired Homicide Detective Danny R Smith

Danny R. Smith is a retired homicide detective who spent 21 years with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. In 2004 he moved to Idaho where he worked as a private investigator and consultant before retiring his business in 2022. …

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May 7, 2023

Episode 35. Author Dane Cobain

Dane Cobain (High Wycombe, UK) is a published author, freelance writer and (occasional) poet and musician with a passion for language and learning. When he’s not working on his next release, he can be found reading and reviewing books while …

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April 30, 2023

Episode 34. The shooting of Ralph Yarl

An outstanding 16 year old young man who was asked to pick up his siblings, ends up having a day he could have never imagined! Accidently told to go to the wrong street, the situation turns almost deadly when he …

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April 23, 2023

Episode 33. Fantasy Author Lauren M Leasure

Always a creative. With a story in mind, what happens when you sit down and you decide to put pen to paper? You come up with a fantasy novel that will stand the test of time. Join me as I …

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April 16, 2023

Episode 32. The Death Fetish Community With LaDonna Humphrey & Alecia…

Fantasies. It's something that we all have. Usually they are harmless. But what happens when the fantasy becomes a fetish and the fetish crosses the line between being harmless and something deadly? You get something even more deadly than you...

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April 7, 2023

Episode 31. Author Patrick Shattuck

The fictional Dr. Bright’s intimate knowledge of troubled youth mirrors my own experience as a high school English teacher in Manhattan. Furthermore, Christopher Vasquez (a.k.a. David Manning), one of the two youths charged with killing McMorrow, was...

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March 30, 2023

Episode 29. The Slap Heard Around The World

Comedians tell jokes, that's exactly what happened at the Oscars in 2022. However, when one joke was told that one person felt went too far, the action he took was unimaginable. Join me as I examined the case of the …

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