50 episodes

Comedian Kari Assad and her friend James Hillmer interview comedians about times they were ghosted romantically, professionally or...literally.

Kari Assad Ghost Detective Kari Assad

    • Comedy
    • 5.0 • 13 Ratings

Comedian Kari Assad and her friend James Hillmer interview comedians about times they were ghosted romantically, professionally or...literally.

    Wrapping Up Season 3

    Wrapping Up Season 3

    Kari and James reflect on the season and share listeners' submissions for favorite moments from the season and podcast so far. They also discuss plans for Season 4!



    We really love making this and need listener support to make it feasible in our busy lives. If you would like to donate to the podcast at any time, Venmo Kari @Karina-Assad. Donations go a long way to keeping this viable for James to record and edit.



    Follow this show on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kariassadghostdetective ⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Ghost Detective is hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@assadkarirocks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and edited and produced by James Hillmer ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jdhillmer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    • 56 min
    Katie Novotny and the Unsympathetic Premed

    Katie Novotny and the Unsympathetic Premed

    Katie Novotny (@kathnovotny) shares her tale of being ghosted after dating someone in her study abroad program. We're joined by the intrepid Julia Stone (@akajuliastone) in the Guest Detective seat.



    Follow this show on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kariassadghostdetective ⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Ghost Detective is hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@assadkarirocks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and edited and produced by James Hillmer ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jdhillmer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    • 1 hr 12 min
    Juila Stone Got Vampired

    Juila Stone Got Vampired

    This week Julia Stone (@akajuliastone) brings us our very first story about being vampired, rather than ghosted. We're joined by Katie Novotny (@kathnovotny) as our Guest Detective.



    Follow this show on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kariassadghostdetective ⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠

    Ghost Detective is hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@assadkarirocks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and edited and produced by James Hillmer ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jdhillmer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    • 1 hr
    Nthenya Lost a Friend to a "Program" with "Levels"

    Nthenya Lost a Friend to a "Program" with "Levels"

    We had a great time chatting with Nthenya (⁠@im_nthenya⁠) about the occasional LA occurrence when you lose an acquaintance to some kind of "group." We are joined by Ilene Yang (@yangilenea) in the Guest Detective seat.



    Follow this show on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kariassadghostdetective ⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Ghost Detective is hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@assadkarirocks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and edited and produced by James Hillmer ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jdhillmer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    • 50 min
    Ilene Yang and the Straight from Saltburn

    Ilene Yang and the Straight from Saltburn

    Kari and James try to solve the case of Ilene Yang (@yangilenea) being ghosted by a posh boy in a band. We are joined in our sleuthing by Nthenya (@im_nthenya).



    Follow this show on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kariassadghostdetective ⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠

    Ghost Detective is hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@assadkarirocks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and edited and produced by James Hillmer ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jdhillmer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    • 56 min
    Maggie and Sarah Were Ghosted by a Group of LA Writer Types

    Maggie and Sarah Were Ghosted by a Group of LA Writer Types

    This week we talked to Maggie Rieth Austin (@maggierieth⁠⁠) and Sarah Adams (@sarahanneadams⁠⁠) of Unstable Topics to solve the mystery of a group of LA writer types never giving notes on their screenplay! See a proof of concept short based on their screenplay here.

    Follow this show on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kariassadghostdetective ⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠

    Ghost Detective is hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@assadkarirocks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and edited and produced by James Hillmer ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jdhillmer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.



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    • 57 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
13 Ratings

13 Ratings

SolomonSanders ,

Hilarious, Warm, and Welcoming

Kari is a comedic ace and empathetic host in this creative and deeply personal story-telling format. James does an exemplary job taking notes—a highlight each episode are his observant haikus. The stories their eclectic and hilarious guests share reflect the warm and welcoming environment Kari and James have created. These ghosting stories are so relatable, funny, and thought-provoking. You’ll definitely find yourself thinking about times when you’ve been ghosted and those times when you’ve done the ghosting. This is a five-star podcast and an A+ listen!

Kandice Martellaro ,

Fun Podcast!

Kari is so entertaining and this topic is very relatable. Kari and James do a great job at finding a wide range of guests to have on.

indigenous basterd ,

Such a fun listen!

Two thumbs up 👍👍

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