Synopsis
Florida, 2007: A famous local weather man is found dead in his water bed. His brother calls 9-1-1 to report the murder. This sets off a shocking series of events involving cults, boy bands, horses, and mistaken identity. From CastBox and the comedy producers behind Stop Podcasting Yourself, CBCs This Is That, and Dexter Guff comes a fictional story so believable it can't be true.
Episodes
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Introducing The Mysterious Mr. Epstein
01/10/2019 Duration: 10minFor most of his life, Jeffrey Epstein was a mystery-- who he was, how he made his money, and how he got away with horrific crimes for so many years. The Mysterious Mr. Epstein explores how Epstein was able to use his wealth to buy status and credibility, to buy power, and ultimately to buy himself freedom from justice. From the network that brought you Dirty John. Listen now at Wondery.fm/soundsserious
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8: The Conclusion
16/07/2019 Duration: 32minSeriously, what is in those barrels? Surprise evidence found in the quarry leads to a confession, but maybe not justice.
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7: The Barrels
09/07/2019 Duration: 23minThe barrels in Rhoda Day’s backyard may hold the key to Melissa Turner’s disappearance. Gwen wants to find out what’s inside them, but it’s not going to be easy.
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6: Theories
02/07/2019 Duration: 26minGwen outlines the most likely scenarios about what happened to Melissa Turner. A surprise phone call by a key player bolsters one theory.
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5: The Mayor
25/06/2019 Duration: 26minGwen’s focus turns to Rhoda Day, Jimmy’s mother and the longtime mayor of Tom Day. Just how many strings is Rhoda Day pulling in this town? And are they about to snap?
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4: Subcultures
18/06/2019 Duration: 23minManhattan Media podcast “Here’s Some Information” teams up with TSS to learn about the online society of scent fanatics that could possibly link Jimmy and Melissa.
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3: All About Jimmy
11/06/2019 Duration: 34minGwen travels to Tom Day, Oregon the home of serial hostage-taker Jimmy Kline and learns about his criminal past through his mother, his neighbors, and the man himself.
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1: Missing Melissa
04/06/2019 Duration: 30minA 9-1-1 call from a 2017 bank heist leads investigative journalist Gwen Radford to the story of the country’s most missing person, Melissa Turner. And now Melissa has disappeared again, only this time it’s different.
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2: Hostages
04/06/2019 Duration: 31minGwen takes us on an audio tour of an incredibly bizarre 9-1-1 call that chronicles the 36 hours that Jimmy Kline held a bank hostage in Tom Day, Oregon, claiming the mayor killed his girlfriend, Melissa Turner.
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This Sounds Serious: Missing Melissa
28/05/2019 Duration: 02minAfter listening to a 9-1-1 call from the longest hostage situation in Oregon history, Gwen finds herself on the trail of America’s most missing person. Season 2 brings you another story so believable it can’t be true. Launching June 2019.
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BONUS: LeVar Burton Reads is back!
14/05/2019 Duration: 05minHere’s a podcast recommendation for you: LeVar Burton Reads. Experience the best short fiction, handpicked and narrated by the world’s most legendary storyteller. Let host LeVar Burton (Reading Rainbow, Roots, Star Trek) transport you to unknown worlds through immersive soundscapes and unmatched narration as he tells stories from authors like Neil Gaiman, Haruki Murakami, Octavia Butler, Ray Bradbury and more. Hear all-new Season 4 episodes on Apple Podcasts now. applepodcasts.com/levar
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8: The Finale
16/06/2018 Duration: 27minDaniel travels to Gwen to confront her about the podcast, the 911 call, and the truth.
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7: The Trial
12/06/2018 Duration: 32minAfter all the other suspects were ruled out, Daniel Bronstadt went on trial for murder. With his life on the line, he decided to use a rookie attorney… himself.
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6: The Weatherman Strangler
05/06/2018 Duration: 27minCould a serial killer who targeted weathermen be responsible for Chuck Bronstadt’s murder? Gwen looks to the classic true crime TV show, Last Known Whereabouts, for answers. Featuring Lauren Ash (NBC's Superstore).
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5: The Suspects
29/05/2018 Duration: 28minDespite the mountain of evidence against him, Daniel has always maintained that he didn’t kill Chuck. But if he didn’t, who else could have? Featuring: Paul F. Tompkins, Graham Clark.
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4: All About Chuck
22/05/2018 Duration: 34minWhile Daniel was in a cult, Chuck’s career as a weatherman was on the rise. But then Daniel returned. Guest star: Paul F. Tompkins.
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3: The Cult
15/05/2018 Duration: 27minIn the 1990s, a cult known as “the Mandala” was infamous for trying to rebuild the lost city of Atlantis. Was Daniel Bronstadt a key member?
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2: Meet The Twins
08/05/2018 Duration: 29minJournalist Gwen Radford travels to Florida to finally meet Daniel Bronstadt. While at his creepy ranch she learns about the brothers’ past: their boy bands, their twin pranks and their falling out.
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1: The Call
01/05/2018 Duration: 28minA confusing 9-1-1 call is placed to report the murder of Florida weatherman, Chuck Bronstadt. Journalist Gwen Radford tries to track down the caller only to meet a man who is even more fascinating than the murder itself.
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Introducing This Sounds Serious
01/04/2018 Duration: 02minThis Sounds Serious: The Case of Daniel Bronstadt is a comedic take on the mystery and crime genre that promises to be both gripping and hilarious. This Castbox Original launches in April, 2018.