Residue: A True Crime Podcast

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Residue with Chrissy Champagne dives deep into the gritty world where true crime meets the movies. Each episode breaks down made-for-TV films and theatrical releases based on chilling real-life cases. We explore the facts behind the fiction, the victims behind the headlines, and the emotional residue these stories leave behind. The original episodes are still here, but now we’re turning the spotlight on the stories Hollywood couldn’t resist. 

  1. 14h ago

    Off Script: Gary Coleman

    Gary Coleman became one of the most recognizable child stars in television history almost overnight. As Arnold Jackson on Diff’rent Strokes, he captured audiences with his humor, his timing, and the unforgettable line, “What’chu talkin’ ’bout, Willis?” But behind the laughter was a much more complicated life. The 2024 Peacock documentary Gary, directed by Robin Dashwood, looks beyond the famous child star and focuses on the person behind the image. Through archival footage and interviews with people who knew Coleman (including Todd Bridges, his parents, former managers, friends, and ex-wife Shannon Price) the film traces his rise to fame, his struggles with money and health, his complicated relationships, and his final years living in Utah.  Sources: Gary https://people.com/gary-coleman-death-what-to-know-11984979 https://people.com/dana-plato-diffrent-strokes-child-star-death-11824697 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. 3d ago

    Deadly Whispers: Kathy Bonney

    In 1987, the murder of 19-year-old Kathy Bonney set off a case that would eventually inspire a book and a made-for-TV movie of the week, Deadly Whispers starring Tony Danza. The case was unusual because of the defense surrounding Kathy's father, Tom Bonney, and questions about his alleged mental states at the time of the crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. Sep 25

    Off Script: Perfect Bid - The Price Is Right

    Ted Slauson was a devoted fan of The Price Is Right who spent years studying the show's prizes and prices. In 2008, his remarkable knowledge became part of one of the show's most famous controversies. Ted attracted widespread attention and raised questions about whether the game had been compromised. For Slauson, the story had an especially bittersweet ending. His extraordinary dedication to a show he loved helped create a moment of television history, but it also became connected to one of The Price Is Right's most controversial episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. Sep 22

    Tow: The Story of Amanda Ogle

    What happens when a $175 car turns into a $21,000 fight? This is the remarkable true story of Amanda Ogle, who was living in her 1991 Toyota Camry when it was stolen, recovered and then towed. Unable to afford the fees to get it back, Amanda found herself in a yearlong battle against a towing company and a system with far more power and resources than she had. Her fight eventually inspired the film Tow, starring Rose Byrne. Behind the movie is a very real story about resilience. Sources: https://www.law.uw.edu/news-events/discovery/season-8/tow https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/a-towing-outrage-made-amanda-ogle-a-seattle-celebrity-heres-the-twist/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzw9PFp1gqA&t=26s Tow  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. Sep 18

    Off Script: Christina Grimmie

    Christina Grimmie was a talented singer-songwriter who first gained attention through her Youtube covers before rising to national fame on The Voice. Christina built a career that inspired millions while remaining grounded. On June 10th, 2016, Christina was performing at The Plaza Live in Orlando, Florida. She had a meet and greet with fans in the lobby when a man approached her and fatally shot her before taking his own life. She was only 22 years old. https://christinagrimmiefoundation.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. Sep 15

    Bad Romance: The Vicky White Story

    In this episode, we’re taking a look at Lifetime’s Bad Romance: The Vicky White Story and the unbelievable true story behind it. Vicky White was a longtime corrections officer living a quiet, ordinary life when she developed a relationship with inmate Casey White. What began as a connection behind prison walls eventually became something much deeper, and Vicky found herself willing to risk everything for the man she believed she loved. In April 2022, Vicky helped Casey leave the detention center, and the two disappeared together. Their time on the run lasted eleven days before authorities found them, bringing their story to a tragic end. But the biggest question remains: Was it really love? Sources: Jailbreak: Love on the Run https://people.com/what-happened-to-casey-white-vicky-white-11960466 https://www.alabamas42.com/digital-exclusive/bad-romance-infamous-2022-alabama-jail-escape-involving-vicky-white-and-casey-white-turned-into-lifetime-movie/ https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/08/us/connie-ridgeway-killing-casey-white Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. Sep 11

    Off Script: Megan Wants A Millionaire - The Murder of Jasmine Fiore

    In 2009, Jasmine Fiore was a model whose life became tragically intertwined with reality TV. Her husband, Ryan Jenkins, had recently appeared on VH-1's show Megan Wants A Millionaire, a show built on around wealthy bachelors competing for love. But, when Jasmine was murdered, Ryan became the prime suspect, setting off a chain of events that would bring the entire production crashing down. Sources: See No Evil: Season 7, Episode 8 https://www.vice.com/en/article/vh1-had-to-cancel-this-reality-show-after-a-contestant-was-charged-with-murder/ https://abc7news.com/archive/6981491/ Wiki https://abcnews.com/Entertainment/story?id=8380205 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. Sep 8

    The Ryan White Story

    The Ryan White Story a 1989 Made-For-TV movie that tells the true story of Ryan White, an Indiana teenager who was diagnosed with AIDS in the 80s after contracting HIV through a contaminated blood treatment. At a time when little was understood about HIV/AIDS and fear and misinformation were widespread, Ryan faced discrimination and was prevented from attending school because of his diagnosis. Despite these challenges, Ryan and his family fought for his right to an education and worked to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS. His courage and determination helped change public attitudes toward people living with HIV and made him an important figure in the history of the AIDS epidemic. Sources: https://www.pbs.org/video/retro-report-on-pbs-season-1-episode-8-forgotten-history-aids/ https://ryanwhite.hrsa.gov/about/ryan-white https://www.wrtv.com/lifestyle/history/throwback-in-1989-abc-airs-the-ryan-white-story https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-01-16-ca-299-story.html https://www.childrensmuseum.org/stories/just-a-normal-kid-10-facts-about-ryan-white https://www.afmc.org/blog/ryan-white This Week in Queer History  https://web.archive.org/web/20071012032359/http://www.ryanwhite.com/pages/timeline.html https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/one-teenager-s-battle-attend-school-and-tells-us-framing-disease https://time.com/6340507/ryan-white-world-aids-day/ https://docs.google.com/document/d/16HV4n5nBHvPqnmvK1jYvg-RDY6BL2sBZKR1dhL7ZkJQ/edit?tab=t.0 Follow RESIDUE on IG @residuepodcast / FB & TT at Residue: A True Crime Podcast Cover Art by Tricia Cappelli Theme Song titled Full Moon by Andrew Greacen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Residue with Chrissy Champagne dives deep into the gritty world where true crime meets the movies. Each episode breaks down made-for-TV films and theatrical releases based on chilling real-life cases. We explore the facts behind the fiction, the victims behind the headlines, and the emotional residue these stories leave behind. The original episodes are still here, but now we’re turning the spotlight on the stories Hollywood couldn’t resist. 

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  • Creator
    Cloud10
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    160
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 Residue: A True Crime Podcast
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