Forensic Fails: A Forensic Files Recap Podcast

Forensic Fails

Forensic Files taught us that carpet fibers can solve murders, luminol never forgets, and there’s always just enough DNA left behind to crack the case. But how much of that science actually holds up today? On Forensic Fails, hosts Brian and Kristin revisit classic episodes of the cult-favorite true crime series Forensic Files and take a fresh look at the evidence behind the convictions. Each week, they reopen a case, break down the forensic techniques, and separate what still makes scientific sense from what might deserve a second opinion. Brian brings a little bit of science. Kristin brings a whole lot of snark. Together, they explore the fibers, footprints, fingerprints, bite marks, blood spatter, and DNA breakthroughs that defined an era of true crime television—while asking the questions viewers have been thinking for years. If you're the type of person that falls asleep to late-night true crime television marathons, this podcast is for you. So fire up your PCR machine and grab your evidence baggies. It’s time to reopen the files! New episodes drop weekly. For our website, socials, and where to listen, go to https://linktr.ee/forensicfailspod Questions? Comments? Please email us: forensicfailspod@gmail.com

  1. 5d ago

    Patreon Bonus Episode Sneak Peak: Netflix’s The Crash

    Special shoutout to our Peter Thomas level Patreon subscriber LITTLE SISTER!! Thank you for your support! Brian and Kristin were busy this week recording and editing our Patreon-exclusive bonus episode on the popular Netflix documentary, The Crash. We have assembled some of our favorite clips to give you an idea of what’s in store. Like what you’re hearing? Head on over to our Patreon - www.patreon.com/ForensicFailsPod - and subscribe for as low as $5/month. Not interested in a monthly subscription but really want to hear our coverage of The Crash? You can also purchase that single episode for just $4! About this episode… It’s the second bonus episode for the Forensic Fails Podcast and we are hanging out in Strongsville Ohio to recap Netflix’s The Crash. One hour and 34 minutes of insanity. Join Brian and Kristin as they recap the fatal car crash in July 2022 that took the lives of two young men, and the absolutely bonkers case that follows. Read more here: https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/crime/2026/06/05/the-crash-netflix-steve-mackenzie-shirilla-cleveland-ohio-strongsville/90419047007/ https://www.tmz.com/2026/06/03/mackenzie-shirilla-dad-steve-contract-not-renewed-teaching-job/ ww.tmz.com/people/mackenzie-shirilla/ Finally, a huge shout out to this week’s sponsor, Cozy Earth. For the best bedding and loungewear money can buy, visit www.cozyearth.com/discount/forensic and use our discount code FORENSIC for 21% off! If you like what you are listening to, please subscribe and give us a 5 star review! Check out our Instagram: @forensicfailspod Engage with other fans: www.reddit.com/r/forensicfailspodcast/ Get the rest of our links: linktr.ee/forensicfailspod Send us an email: forensicfailspod@gmail.com

    16 min

  2. Jun 3

    The List Murders (S1 E12)

    This is it! This is the one that Kristin has been waiting for!! In 1971, John List murdered his family, piled the bodies in the house, and seemingly disappeared into the night. For decades his location was a mystery. Did the case go cold? No. Did the police give up on finding him? Also, no. It took decades, determination, John Walsh ,and Frank Bender to finally bring John List back to NJ. SPECIAL SHOUT OUT TO OUR PATREON LISTENER LITTLE SISTER! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION! Watch the episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xs_poAjvZ-o FBI – Facial Forensic Services (includes age progression / imaging work) https://le.fbi.gov/science-and-lab-resources/forensics Academic overview of forensic facial reconstruction (history + methods) https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/forensic-facial-reconstruction Peer-reviewed discussion of forensic facial comparison + age progression context https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8698381/ History of Breeze Knoll https://medium.com/@nightmarehousespod/the-legacy-of-breeze-knoll-an-architectural-gem-with-a-dark-history-2863efc0561d If you like what you are listening to, please subscribe and give us a 5-star review! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ForensicFailsPod Check out our Instagram: @forensicfailspod Engage with other fans: https://www.reddit.com/r/forensicfailspodcast/ Get the rest of our links: https://linktr.ee/forensicfailspod Send us an email: forensicfailspod@gmail.com Visit our sponsor: 🛒 Cozy Earth - Luxurious bamboo sheets, pajamas, & more 💰 Get 21% OFF | Promo Code: FORENSIC https://promocode.to/cozy-earth/forensic-9cy

    59 min

  3. Jun 2 ·  Bonus

    PATREON PREVIEW: Seinfeld and Friends and Alligators, Oh MY!!

    Beginning this week, we are going to start giving previews of the content that we release on Patreon. Here's a preview of our Pre-Pod Pod, which will launch tomorrow. In this week's Pre-Pod Pod, Brian and Kristin discuss the classic Thursday night NBC lineup - Seinfeld and Friends; two morons and alligator roadkill become a headline, and a suspended license makes a zoom court appearance while driving his car. Want to hear the whole thing? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ForensicFailsPod Paid members can get our weekly Pre-Pod Pod, early and ad-free access to regular episodes, as well as exclusive bonus episodes. At our highest tier, the Peter Thomas level, you'll get shouted out in our episodes and show notes. Speaking of which... Special shoutout this week to our first Peter Thomas level Patreon listener: Little Sister!! We appreciate the support and the subscription!! As always, if you like what you are listening to, please subscribe and give us a 5-star review! Check out our Instagram: @forensicfailspod Engage with other fans: https://www.reddit.com/r/forensicfailspodcast/ Get the rest of our links: https://linktr.ee/forensicfailspod Send us an email: forensicfailspod@gmail.com Visit our sponsor: 🛒 Cozy Earth - Luxurious bamboo sheets, pajamas, & more 💰 Get 21% OFF | Promo Code: FORENSIC https://promocode.to/cozy-earth/forensic-9cy

    4 min

  4. May 27

    PATREON SNEAK PEEK: The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia

    We have some vacations planned over the next couple of weeks...both before and after the Memorial Day holiday, so as we did last week, we're going to be doing some encores of our favorite episodes. Please enjoy (re)listening to our very first bonus episode, The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia. And it's a DOOZY! Come cruise through Boone County, West Virginia with Brian and Kristin and spend some time with the notorious White family. Crime…shootings…homemade tattoos…mountain tap dancing…and fiestas! So turn on those subtitles and buckle up for a great time! If you enjoy content like this, please subscribe to our Patreon...link below! Regardless, if you like what you are listening to, please subscribe, follow, and give us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ForensicFailsPod Check out our Instagram: @forensicfailspod Engage with other fans: https://www.reddit.com/r/forensicfailspodcast/ Get the rest of our links: https://linktr.ee/forensicfailspod Send us an email: forensicfailspod@gmail.com Visit our sponsor: 🛒 Cozy Earth - Luxurious bamboo sheets, pajamas, & more 💰 Get 21% OFF | Promo Code: FORENSIC https://promocode.to/cozy-earth/forensic-9cy

    1h 32m

  5. May 20

    PATREON SNEAK PEAK - TV Theme Songs, Pina Coladas, and Fabuloso Fresh Ambulance-Nappers (Pre-Pod Pod)

    We have some vacations planned over the next couple of weeks...both before and after the Memorial Day holiday, so for this week and next, we're going to be dropping some Patreon-exclusive content here on the main feed. This week, we are sharing one of our favorite Pre-Pod Pods. What’s a Pre-Pod Pod? Well, it’s our way of warming up for the real show…we sit down, discuss the week, give our hot take on whatever issue that’s holding court in our brain, and discuss some truly stupid criminals–after which, we decide the appropriate punishment for said morons. If you enjoy, please subscribe to our Patreon...link below! This week, Brian and Kristin wax poetic on the lost art of the TV theme song, the unobservant, selfish couple in the Pina Colada song, the insanity of an ambulance stolen by a naked bandit hopped up on Fabuloso, and an amorous couple breaking into a restaurant for some late night loving. If you like what you are listening to, please subscribe and give us a 5-star review! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ForensicFailsPod Check out our Instagram: @forensicfailspod Engage with other fans: https://www.reddit.com/r/forensicfailspodcast/ Get the rest of our links: https://linktr.ee/forensicfailspod Send us an email: forensicfailspod@gmail.com Visit our sponsor: 🛒 Cozy Earth - Luxurious bamboo sheets, pajamas, & more 💰 Get 21% OFF | Promo Code: FORENSIC https://promocode.to/cozy-earth/forensic-9cy

    37 min

  6. May 13

    Insect Clues (S1 E9)

    Today we are in California in July of 1988. Women are being brutally attacked at night, maggots are all over the place, and a creepy guy is offering rides as far as El Centro. We learn everything we didn’t want to know about maggots, and discover that they may work just as hard as the detectives on the case. If you haven’t watched the episode and want to see what it’s all about: https://youtu.be/kW0vo_dJTvU?si=hraVJeNSwhPxHdBq If you like what you are listening to, please subscribe and give us a 5-star review! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ForensicFailsPod Check out our Instagram: @forensicfailspod Engage with other fans: https://www.reddit.com/r/forensicfailspodcast/ Get the rest of our links: https://linktr.ee/forensicfailspod Send us an email: forensicfailspod@gmail.com Visit our sponsor: 🛒 Cozy Earth - Luxurious bamboo sheets, pajamas, & more 💰 Get 21% OFF | Promo Code: FORENSIC https://promocode.to/cozy-earth/forensic-9cy

    57 min

  7. May 6

    Legionnaire’s Disease (S1 E7)

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1776 was the birthplace of our nation. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1996 was the birthplace of Legionnaire’s Disease - a medical mystery that infected over 180 people and left 34 dead as a result. This week Brian and Kristin take a close look at bacteria, fancy hotels, Legionnaires and giggle at Peter saying “Super Gonorrhea.” If you haven’t watched the episode and want to see what we’re talking about… Legionnaires' Disease | S1 E7 | Forensic Files | FULL EPISODE If you like what you are listening to, please subscribe and give us a 5-star review! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ForensicFailsPod Check out our Instagram: @forensicfailspod Engage with other fans: https://www.reddit.com/r/forensicfailspodcast/ Get the rest of our links: https://linktr.ee/forensicfailspod Send us an email: forensicfailspod@gmail.com Use our discount code and treat yourself to new sheets: cozyearth.com/discount/FORENSIC

    1h 7m

  8. Apr 29

    Southside Strangler (S1 E6)

    Between the years 1984 and 1988, five women in Virgina were raped and strangled, which left law enforcement baffled by the lack of leads and evidence at the scenes. Brian does some research into the behavioral science of it all, Kristin is somewhat delighted the Oregon Trail graphics make a return, and DNA makes our ending possible. If you like what you are listening to, please subscribe and give us a 5-star review! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ForensicFailsPod Check out our Instagram: @forensicfailspod Engage with other fans: https://www.reddit.com/r/forensicfailspodcast/ Get the rest of our links: https://linktr.ee/forensicfailspod Send us an email: forensicfailspod@gmail.com Use our discount code and treat yourself to new sheets: cozyearth.com/discount/FORENSIC

    1h 3m
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Forensic Files taught us that carpet fibers can solve murders, luminol never forgets, and there’s always just enough DNA left behind to crack the case. But how much of that science actually holds up today? On Forensic Fails, hosts Brian and Kristin revisit classic episodes of the cult-favorite true crime series Forensic Files and take a fresh look at the evidence behind the convictions. Each week, they reopen a case, break down the forensic techniques, and separate what still makes scientific sense from what might deserve a second opinion. Brian brings a little bit of science. Kristin brings a whole lot of snark. Together, they explore the fibers, footprints, fingerprints, bite marks, blood spatter, and DNA breakthroughs that defined an era of true crime television—while asking the questions viewers have been thinking for years. If you're the type of person that falls asleep to late-night true crime television marathons, this podcast is for you. So fire up your PCR machine and grab your evidence baggies. It’s time to reopen the files! New episodes drop weekly. For our website, socials, and where to listen, go to https://linktr.ee/forensicfailspod Questions? Comments? Please email us: forensicfailspod@gmail.com

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