Tapes from the Darkside | Crime & Psychology

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A gripping true crime podcast that dives deep into compelling cases and mysteries. Perfect for listeners who crave detailed investigations and expert storytelling. We release episodes 1-2 times per month. Get access to early releases, bonus episodes, merch discounts, stickers, and more on Patreon. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside Make a one-time donation: https://www.tapesfromthedarkside.com/paypal/

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S12, Chapter 1: The App on the Phone

Everyone remembers their first win. I remember mine. The chief of police of New Haven, Connecticut surely remembered his. And in the twelve months that followed, he wagered $4.4 million on sports betting apps from the phone in his pocket. This is the story of Karl Jacobson's fall, told alongside my own 10-day descent into the same apps. Come and see what Karl felt from the inside, and the devastating lesson I learned with him: the most dangerous part of gambling isn't losing. It's winning. The App on the Phone is the new season from Tapes from the Darkside. *Something new for Patreon members / Apple Premium subscribers. For the first time, you can download/stream this episode as a lossless WAV file, the exact uncompressed quality I master it in. No MP3 compression, nothing lost. Resources If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, the National Problem Gambling Helpline is available 24/7 — call or text 1-800-522-4700. Free and confidential. Credits and Sources Editing help by: Troy Piano on Airgigs.com Archival audio & media Karl Jacobson interview — Dateline New Haven, WNHH-LP FM (New Haven Independent community radio), 2022–2023 Karl Jacobson swearing-in remarks — [broadcaster/source to confirm] New Haven Police Department press conference on the Jacobson charges — [broadcaster/source to confirm] Duke vs. UConn, NCAA Tournament Elite Eight game call — [network to confirm: CBS/TBS/TNT] Sports betting advertisement (FanDuel/DraftKings promotional spot) — [advertiser to confirm] Reporting & court records Arrest warrant affidavit, State of Connecticut v. Karl Jacobson, Connecticut State Police, February 2026 New Haven Independent (Thomas Breen reporting), 2026 Yale Daily News, 2026 University of New Haven, "Father and Daughter Share a Passion for Criminal Justice," December 2021 Scientific & academic sources Clark, L., et al. "Gambling Near-Misses Enhance Motivation to Gamble and Recruit Win-Related Brain Circuitry." Neuron, 2009. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th ed. (DSM-5), American Psychiatric Association, 2013 — reclassification of gambling disorder. Nathan Novemsky, Yale School of Management — commentary on Connecticut sports-betting legalization. Research on DRD2 Taq1A allele and addiction heritability; twin-study heritability estimates for gambling disorder. U.S. sports betting market figures (American Gaming Association data, 2017–2024). Music Matooma — "Infinite Emptiness"; CTRL S — "SpaceTimeThought"; Shahead Mostafafar — "Into the Next Dimension"; Jamie Bathgate — "Atmo" AUGUSTA TREVERORUM — from the album 1991. agsttrvrrm.bandcamp.com 20SIX Hundred — "Cimmerian Shade / Last Moments," from the album The Cold Rise From Sleep (2015). Used with permission / licensed. 20sixhundred.bandcamp.com Support the show https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside/

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Jo

04/03/2025

Jo Kneafsey

I’m a uk listener and I love your podcast x very honest and professional presentation ♥️. Would you consider covering any UK cases? Love from Yorkshire
So well written

15/10/2024

Lynn5533

Thank you for your podcasts. Your work is appreciated!
Hooked!

27/10/2023

Jenc508

I have just binged season 10. Fascinating story about something we often hear about. Ethically and thoughtfully presented and the production quality is excellent.
Brave and True

12/12/2022

Gilena Simons

Thank you for your dedication to truth and light. I am confident 100% of PTSD sufferers have not caused their own traumas. I applaud all involved willing to lessen suffering and call out the absurd claims of sociopathic psychopaths. Well done you.

A gripping true crime podcast that dives deep into compelling cases and mysteries. Perfect for listeners who crave detailed investigations and expert storytelling. We release episodes 1-2 times per month. Get access to early releases, bonus episodes, merch discounts, stickers, and more on Patreon. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside Make a one-time donation: https://www.tapesfromthedarkside.com/paypal/