True Crimecast

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TRUE CRIME
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True Crimecast is a podcast that adds a unique perspective to the true crime genre. John and Jamie dig into new cases and revisit old ones to try to get to the truth. Each episode takes on a different case and the hosts share both details and theories about what really happened.

14 HRS AGO

Implicit Bias - Lester Young and Steven Buggs

In 2012, Lester Young, a 34-year-old church handyman, was gunned down in his East Oakland home in front of his teenage nephew. The only eyewitness identified a specific shooter—but the lead detective, Phong Tran, had other plans. Ignoring the witness, Tran pivoted to Steven Buggs, a truck driver who had grown up with the victim. What followed was a 15-hour interrogation filled with racial threats, a decade behind bars, and an 82-year-to-life sentence based on "investigative work" that was rotting from the inside out. -- For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

45 min
1D AGO

It's Not All About Me - Interview with Retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke

Robin Dreeke is a former Marine Corps Officer and retired FBI Special Agent, where he served as Chief of the FBI’s Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program. With over 40 years of experience across diverse environments - military, counterintelligence, behavioral analysis, business, nonprofits, and community action groups - Robin has a wealth of knowledge and expertise that makes him the perfect guest for a True Crime show. In today's interview, we talk about recruiting spies, ways to detect deception, and Robin's latest book! If there is anything you have ever wanted to ask a spy, join Jamie and John as they geek out over the opportunity to do just that. Robin's website: https://www.robindreeke.com About Robin's new book: Blending timeless wisdom with contemporary insights, this refreshed edition maintains the essence and core principles of the original bestselling book while incorporating updated anecdotes, refreshed terminology, and enhanced practice exercises.Whether you’re striving for personal growth, career advancement, or enriching all your relationships, It’s Not All About Me is your handbook to mastering the art of conversation, empathy, and rapport-building. Buy it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637748469?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_0VG328TWZCXYHWP8GY5D&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_0VG328TWZCXYHWP8GY5D&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_0VG328TWZCXYHWP8GY5D&bestFormat=true -- For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

50 min
4D AGO

The Flamingo Hotel - Mitchell Fairbarn

The Flamingo Hotel and Casino is a Las Vegas icon, known for its lush outdoor wildlife habitat and its namesake pink residents. But at 5:00 a.m. on March 3, 2026, surveillance cameras captured a scene that was far from a tourist attraction. 33-year-old Mitchell Fairbarn allegedly breached the habitat, resulting in a terrifying ordeal for a flamingo named "Peachy." -- For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

7 min
6D AGO

Fake Cancer - Edward Downing and Stephanie Skeris

In March 2025, the community of Dixie County, Florida, rallied around a 15-year-old boy reportedly fighting a losing battle with cancer. Local businesses like Papa Luigi’s held fundraisers, and a GoFundMe campaign drew in thousands from neighbors eager to help pay for "doctor visits and surgery." But by February 2026, the Dixie County Sheriff’s Office revealed a much darker reality: the boy never had cancer, and his actual medical care was fully covered by Medicaid. -- For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

6 min
MAR 10

Point Blank - Robert F. Kennedy

Just after midnight on June 5, 1968, Robert F. Kennedy stood at the peak of his political life. He had just won the California primary, flashing his trademark smile and telling a roaring crowd, "On to Chicago." Moments later, while cutting through a crowded kitchen pantry to avoid the crush of the ballroom, the trajectory of American history was altered by a .22 caliber revolver. In this episode of True Crimecast, John and Jamie trace the evolution of "Bobby" from a ruthless political operative to a voice for the voiceless. We break down the chaotic scene in the pantry, the capture of Sirhan Sirhan, and the chilling "diary of an assassin." But we also dive into the forensics that refuse to stay buried: the 13 recorded shots from an 8-shot gun, the powder burns behind Kennedy's ear, and the recent 2025 declassifications that are shedding new light on old shadows. Was Sirhan a lone actor, or was there a second gun in the kitchen? -- For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

53 min
MAR 6

Ballots and Bullets - Aaron Spencer

In July 2024, Michael Fosler was charged with 43 felony counts of sexual assault involving a 13-year-old girl. Three months later, that girl’s father, Aaron Spencer, found her in the passenger seat of Fosler's truck in the middle of the night. What happened next on a darkened Arkansas highway sparked a legal firestorm that has reached the state’s Supreme Court and the local ballot box. In a new, unexpected twist, Aaron Spencer won a primary election and is now on his way to becoming the Sheriff of Lonoke County. -- For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10 min
MAR 4

Burn it Down - Sean McDermott

Most people reach for a rolled-up newspaper or a can of bug spray when they see a spider. But in February 2026, authorities say Sean McDermott reached for a lighter—and didn't stop until four homes were in ruins. -- For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10 min
MAR 3

Teflon Don - John Gotti

In the 1980s, John Gotti wasn't just the boss of the Gambino crime family—illegally, he was the face of New York City. With his $2,000 Brioni suits, silver hair, and a smirk that defied the FBI, he became a folk hero to some and a nightmare to the Department of Justice. But behind the "Dapper Don" persona was a man who clawed his way to the top through a bloody coup outside a Manhattan steakhouse. -- For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Jamie Boggs

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John Bailey

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4.6

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87 Ratings

Awesome podcast

Jan 13

CaptainMorgan1980

I do a lot of driving and was sick of music, listened to one of their podcasts and that’s all I listen to now. Would love to hear them do a few local cases, serial killer Jeremy Skibicki, missing person Eduardo Balaquit, and Tim McLean killed by Vince Li.
Great show!!

2025-10-15

Canucklehead@1975

This is a fantastic show. I discovered true crimecast while listening to Chris Jericho‘s podcast and after a few guest appearances thought I’d give it a try and haven’t been disappointed. I especially enjoy the way that the guys just talk in a real and simplified manner breaking down a story just facts. Keep up the great work love listening every week. As a Canadian, I thoroughly enjoyed your coverage of the Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo. A truly horrific story, but one that needs to be shared. Perhaps a couple of suggestions for y’all to cover would be the Robert Pickton story out of Vancouver, British Columbia Canada. A truly horrifying story, but one that needs to be shared. Also, might I suggest the murder of Amanda Zhao from Vancouver British Columbia an international student that was murdered by her boyfriend Li Ang. Also, there is the murder of Tim McLean a young man that was riding a greyhound bus from Winnipeg Manitoba to Vancouver British Columbia and was killed by fellow passenger, Vince Li who not only commit a horrific murder, but spoiler alert… Commits an act of cannibalism please understand I’m not sick and twisted despite the suggestions lol these are just high profile cases in Canadian media over the past 20 years that I thought would be of interest to fans of true crime. Cheers!! Noel Estacio
Great True Crime shows!

2024-05-01

Thepik

I initially heard them on the Jericho podcast and love this just as much. If you love True Crime shows, this is a must!
Should be in your regular rotation!

2024-03-20

Eoliw7

John and Jamie are incredibly sensible when discussing difficult content and treat victims with the utmost respect. I appreciate the mix of classic cases and also current cases with calls to action. Plus, their voices are quite soothing! Will continue listening for years to come

True Crimecast is a podcast that adds a unique perspective to the true crime genre. John and Jamie dig into new cases and revisit old ones to try to get to the truth. Each episode takes on a different case and the hosts share both details and theories about what really happened.