Bad Water: Contamination At Camp LeJeune

4.4 (23)
TRUE CRIME
SEMIWEEKLY SERIES

You've read the headlines, now hear from the people directly affected by the contamination at Marine Corps Base Camp LeJeune, and those who fought to make Congress acknowledge what happened and take action.

EPISODE 1

Contamination At Camp LeJeune: Inexplicable

Producer Adam Prince interviews Patrick Sims, whose fit, martial arts expert husband inexplicably became terribly ill and died as a direct result of his time at Camp LeJeune. At the time, this left Patrick mystified, until she learned the culprit for the bizarre medical horror that would not only befall her husband, but damage her children as well. Bad Water is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Robert Mitas, Adam Prince and Dan Benamor. Reported, produced and written by Adam Prince. Executive produced by Patrick Elizabeth Sims and Kevin Brown. Based on Patrick's book, Eyewitnessed: Believe What You Cannot See, available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Eyewitnessed-Believe-What-You-Cannot/dp/1477278052 Edited, sound designed and mixed by Jaxson McLennan. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez. If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you're listening, and subscribe now for future episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 min
EPISODE 2

Contamination At Camp LeJeune: A Poisoned Life

Patrick goes from interviewee to interviewer, speaking with a military veteran whose poisoning from Camp LeJeune devastated his life. Bad Water is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Robert Mitas, Adam Prince and Dan Benamor. Reported, produced and written by Adam Prince. Executive produced by Patrick Elizabeth Sims and Kevin Brown. Based on Patrick's book, Eyewitnessed: Believe What You Cannot See, available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Eyewitnessed-Believe-What-You-Cannot/dp/1477278052 Edited, sound designed and mixed by Jaxson McLennan. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez. If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you're listening, and subscribe now for future episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

34 min
EPISODE 3

Contamination At Camp LeJeune: Advocate

Patrick speaks to Master Sergeant Jerry Ensminger whose tragic loss of his daughter inspired him to become an advocate for people affected by the poisoned water at Camp LeJeune. He spearheaded the effort to pass landmark legislation forcing the government to own up to its mistakes and care for the victims. Bad Water is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Robert Mitas, Adam Prince and Dan Benamor. Reported, produced and written by Adam Prince. Executive produced by Patrick Elizabeth Sims and Kevin Brown. Based on Patrick's book, Eyewitnessed: Believe What You Cannot See, available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Eyewitnessed-Believe-What-You-Cannot/dp/1477278052 Edited, sound designed and mixed by Jaxson McLennan. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez. If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you're listening, and subscribe now for future episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 min
EPISODE 4

Contamination At Camp LeJeune: A Measure Of Justice

Patrick interviews Mike Partain, who was born on Camp Lejeune, and decades later contracted a rare cancer connected to the base. He joined Jerry Ensminger’s quest for accountability from the government. Mike details for Patrick their against-all-odds victory to pass legislation that finally gets a win for the veterans and families who had lost so much from the poison water at Camp Lejeune. Bad Water is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Robert Mitas, Adam Prince and Dan Benamor. Reported, produced and written by Adam Prince. Executive produced by Patrick Elizabeth Sims and Kevin Brown. Based on Patrick's book, Eyewitnessed: Believe What You Cannot See, available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Eyewitnessed-Believe-What-You-Cannot/dp/1477278052 Edited, sound designed and mixed by Jaxson McLennan. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez. If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you're listening, and subscribe now for future episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

34 min
SEASON 1 TRAILER

Trailer

You've read the headlines, now hear from the people directly affected by the contamination at Marine Corps Base Camp LeJeune, in this new docuseries from Voyage Media, Bad Water. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 min

TRAILER

Trailer

You've read the headlines, now hear from the people directly affected by the contamination at Marine Corps Base Camp LeJeune, in this new docuseries from Voyage Media, Bad Water. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1

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2 min

4.4

out of 5

23 Ratings

Fantastic!

07/17/2024

Fan of Strong Players

We have all heard about Camp LeJuene at a high level. This podcast beautifully allows families to tell their stories and what extraordinary efforts they went to get help and justice that wasn’t showing up for them.
A Must Listen

06/28/2024

Jarah E. Miller

Bad Water is a powerful exploration of the lasting impact of environmental contamination, and government negligence, providing a platform for survivors to share their stories and advocate for justice. Through interviews, research, and personal accounts, Bad Water sheds light on the struggles faced by those affected and the ongoing fight for accountability and change. This podcast is A MUST- LISTEN for anyone who enjoys listening to unique perspectives on the intersection of environmental justice, public health, and community activism.
Reading from a script

07/10/2024

Kimi20

It’s too obvious and painful to listen to her reading from a script. I’m sure it’s an interesting story but can’t get through this!
Wow

06/23/2024

Starr504

My dad was in the service too, and it suddenly would explain my mom decreased now, my dad decreased now, and all the medical problems I have had since I was a baby and up until now.

You've read the headlines, now hear from the people directly affected by the contamination at Marine Corps Base Camp LeJeune, and those who fought to make Congress acknowledge what happened and take action.