The Tragedy of Matthew Shepard: The Murder that Shook the Gay Community
Matthew Shepard’s brutal 1998 murder exposed the deadly consequences of homophobia in America. This heartbreaking case galvanized LGBTQ+ rights activism and led to landmark hate crime legislation year...
2 Aug 202550min
The Horrifying Kidnapping of Shannon Matthews
When 9-year-old Shannon Matthews vanished, a community united—only to discover a shocking betrayal. This bizarre kidnapping case gripped the UK and exposed a dark, twisted plan closer to home. Spon...
26 Jul 20252h 27min
The Knutby Cult Murder...
A cult pastor. A murder disguised as divine prophecy. In a sleepy Swedish village, text messages from "God" led to bloodshed, betrayal, and the unmasking of a terrifying secret behind the pulpit. S...
18 Jul 20251h 45min
The Jaipur Tinder Murder
Catfish meets catfish in this twisted tale of Tinder, scams, and cold-blooded murder. Discover how a double life, a fake identity, and a deadly plan collided in Jaipur. Sponsor: rocketmoney.com/...
15 Jul 20251h 8min
Kazuo Taoka: The Japanese Godfather
Once a street orphan, Kazuo Taoka rose to become Japan’s most feared yakuza boss—transforming the Yamaguchi-gumi into a criminal empire that blended blood, business, and showbiz. Here's how. Sponsor:...
11 Jul 20252h 30min
Flashback to the Duchess of Death: How One Billionaire Heiress Might Have Gotten Away With Murder
In this flashback episode, Simon delves into the intriguing story of Doris Duke - a beloved public figure who might also have been a murderer. Allegedly. Join us as we uncover the revelations highligh...
6 Jul 20251h 3min
The Greenbrier Ghost: The Woman Who Solved Her Own Murder
A ghostly wife returns from the grave to accuse her husband of murder—sparking the only U.S. case where a spirit helped convict a killer. Was justice served… or conjured? Sponsors:Shopify: shopify....
28 Jun 20251h 19min
Introducing: Almost Interesting by Simon Whistler
Welcome to Almost Interesting, the podcast designed to be just interesting enough - but not too interesting, obviously. In each episode, I'll dive gently and aimlessly into topics that are, frankly, ...
26 Jun 20253min
