Criminality

Have you caught the Olympic fever yet? Melissa presents a medal-worthy story in keeping with the global games, and it’s full of wins, losses, and...lies! Travel back in time with us to 2016 when US Olympic swimmer, Ryan Lochte, was desperately trying to emerge from Michael Phelp’s shadow. He was close to getting gold in Rio De Janeiro but ended up being remembered for a lot more than his near victory. Ryan sets out to redeem himself the best way he knows how… reality TV appearances, of course! Grab your country’s flag and get ready to cheer “JEAH” for this story that truly has it all: games, guns, and grills!What are we watching? Rebekah gives a very lukewarm review of Netflix’s three-part series, SOPHIE: Murder in West Cork. It’s really beautiful, though, so there’s that. Melissa doesn’t need to convince Rebekah to give her latest HBO Max ( will they just sponsor us already?) show a try; The Other Two, a comedy centered around siblings who are dealing with the youngest of the three becoming YouTube famous. Lots of good actors and cameos!Rebekah provides the following clues for the next episode: UK, Wife Swap, and fraud! Any guesses?Follow us on social media! We are @criminalityshow on IG/FB + TwitterYou can say hi and tell us what you’re watching: criminalityshow@gmail.comEnjoy the show? Please rate/review then share with a friend because loving REALITY isn’t a CRIME! https://podfollow.com/criminalityEpisode Sources:PEOPLE:https://people.com/sports/ryan-lochte-says-hes-estranged-from-his-mother/WEB ARCHIVE: https://web.archive.org/web/20120512123954/http://www.omegatiming.com/swimming/racearchives/2004/longbeach_2_2004/F73_ResByHeat_120_Final_Men_200_Medley.pdfOH FACT:https://ohfact.com/ryan-lochte-interesting-facts-about-ryan-lochte/RYAN LOCHTE WEBSITE:https://ryanlochte.com/photos/2012/05/footwear/RACKED:https://www.racked.com/2016/8/2/12346390/ryan-lochte-clothing-lineCBS SPORTS:https://www.cbssports.com/olympics/news/olympics-2021-top-storylines-to-follow-heading-into-the-tokyo-games/CNN:https://www.cnn.com/2016/09/12/entertainment/ryan-lochte-dancing-with-the-stars/index.htmlNY DAILY NEWS:https://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/olympic-gold-medal-swimmer-ryan-lochte-trademarks-jeah-odd-vague-made-up-catchphrase-article-1.1138569USA TODAY:https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2019/07/31/ryan-lochte-alcohol-rehab-2020-olympics-tokyo/1882157001/TIME:https://time.com/4460233/rio-2016-olympics-gunnar-bentz-swimmer-apology/In Deep Documentary. Peacock Network (2020)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

30 Jul 20211h 2min

SURPRISE! We have a bonus episode for you! Remember those DM’s with Elizabeth Vargas that Rebekah mentioned? Well, they evolved into a call which is now an episode! As a follow-up to last week’s episode; (ELIZABETH VARGAS: Orange You Grateful for the OC?), we are bringing you a one on one interview with Rebekah and Elizabeth herself. We are THRILLED to bring you this conversation with Elizabeth who was gracious enough to add some context and color to stories about her grandmother, Dorothy Mae Bell, and we also get to hear insight on how the season went, her status with the ladies, and what she is up to now. (hint: lots!)You can follow her on Instagram: @elizabethlynvargas You can purchase her Vodka here: https://liquorstars.com/products/vargas-vodka?_pos=3&_psq=vodka&_ss=e&_v=1.0You can learn more about her animal rescue work, WE CARE, here: https://www.wecarerescueranch.org/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

23 Jul 202130min

It was just a matter of time until Rebekah covered a cult. But before she leads (not in a culty way) Melissa to Arizona and Missouri, she takes a minute to appreciate the splendor and entertainment mecca, Orange County, California. Rebekah then tackles the confession Elizabeth Lyn Vargas, of RHOC, made to Braunwyn last season. She didn’t give a lot of details, but Rebekah was determined to uncover everything she could - and what she found includes wild stories about Elizabeth’s grandmother, Dorothy Mae Bell, and her leadership of two fringe family cults and crimes including concealment of a dead body, and kidnapping charges. This is an episode of Criminality unlike the others.What are we watching? Melissa pleads for a second chance to sell us on “Better off Ted” and is currently enjoying the sketch comedy show, “I Think You Should Leave.” Rebekah is enjoying the delightful Netflix teen dramedy, “ Never Have I Ever” and believes it is the perfect antidote to ELITE.Melissa stumps Rebekah (as per usual) with these three clues for the next episode: Big Brother, Brazil, and Butterfly!Follow us on social media! We are @criminalityshow on IG/FB + TwitterYou can say hi and tell us what you’re watching: criminalityshow@gmail.comEnjoy the show? Please rate/review then share with a friend because loving REALITY isn’t a CRIME! https://podfollow.com/criminalityEpisode Sources:THE PRESCOTT COURIER:https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=886&dat=19760119&id=V7taAAAAIBAJ&sjid=SFADAAAAIBAJ&pg=5641%2C5141133&hl=enTHE ARIZONA DAILY STARhttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/24514631/cult-corpse/The OC REGISTERhttps://www.ocregister.com/2009/02/23/housewives-star-slade-smiley-speaks-out-after-his-arrest/ALL ABOUT THE TEAhttps://allaboutthetea.com/2020/12/17/elizabeth-vargas-grandmothers-church-forced-members-to-give-up-checks/The HOUSTON HERALDhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/178693230/?terms=kidnapping%20dorothy%20mae%20bell&match=1https://www.newspapers.com/image/178692715THE DAILY MAILhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-9102291/Elizabeth-Lyn-Vargas-alleges-molested-men-growing-religious-cult.htmlSTARS OFFLINEhttps://starsoffline.com/elizabeth-lyn-vargas-wiki-net-worth-married-boyfriend/PEOPLEhttps://people.com/tv/alexa-curtin-sentenced-after-pleading-guilty-to-multiple-criminal-charges/https://people.com/tv/rhoc-elizabeth-lyn-vargas-claims-molested-by-men-situations-cult-grew-up/NY POSThttps://pagesix.com/2018/04/17/how-a-kid-from-housewives-landed-in-jail-for-attempted-murder/TASTE OF REALITYhttps://tasteofreality.com/real-housewives-arrested/WONDERWALLhttps://www.wonderwall.com/entertainment/tv/biggest-scandals-real-housewives-history-3020109.galleryCRUNCHBASEhttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/edge-music-networkWIKIPEDIAhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_TheBRAVO TV.COM Audio clip RHOChttps://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-orange-county/season-15/episode-11/videos/elizabeth-lyn-vargas-admits-she-0BOOKSCults Inside Out by Rick Alan RossPODCASTS REFERENCED:FBI Casefile Review with Jerri WilliamsBehind the Velvet RopeSpecial thanks to Cult expert, Rick Alan Ross, Retired FBI agent, Jerri Williams, Reddit user lopsided pizza 4206, and Elizabeth Lyn Vargas.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

16 Jul 20211h 4min

Bret Michaels is the bandana-wearing star of today’s story, which Melissa leads like a rock star. Bret had more luck on the charts than he did in the courts, first after his debaucherous behavior on Rock of Love, and then when he sued the Tony Awards for their failure to keep him safe on stage after his live performance. I guess it’s true that every cowboy (and rock star) sings a sad, sad song.Rebekah reveals the show she is watching is about kids but NSFW, and Melissa shares the show she is watching in a way that no one will ever understand. Including her. Then Rebekah shares her three clues for the next episode: FBI, MISSOURI, DIVORCE. (What?!?)Follow us on social media! We are @criminalityshow on IG/FB + TwitterYou can say hi and tell us what you’re watching: criminalityshow@gmail.comEnjoy the show? Please rate/review then share with a friend because loving REALITY isn’t a CRIME! https://podfollow.com/criminalityEpisode Sources:BIOGRAPHY:https://www.biography.com/musician/bret-michaelsMEDIUM:https://medium.com/htmv/the-day-cc-deville-ruined-poisons-career-live-at-the-mtv-video-music-awards-d50d48299e02EONLINE:https://www.eonline.com/news/58010/bret-michaels-destructive-loveIRISH EXAMINER:https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-30014255.htmlBILLBOARD:https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/472341/bret-michaels-sues-cbs-tony-awards-over-head-injuryhttps://www.billboard.com/articles/news/958344/bret-michaels-says-brain-hemorrhage-sounded-like-a-gunshotDAILY PRESS:https://www.vvdailypress.com/article/20090609/ENTERTAINMENT/306099990HOLLYWOOD REPORTER: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/cbs-sued-bret-michaels-tony-171574/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/bret-michaels-cbs-settle-lawsuit-poison-324621/BLABBERMOUTH:https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/cross-complaint-filed-in-bret-michaels-lawsuit-against-tony-awards/YOUTUBE VIDEOS MENTIONED IN EPISODE:https://youtu.be/QvxNcXXtGw8https://youtu.be/4RnEWPt-x8QSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2 Jul 202153min

Rebekah is leaving the Bravo Universe for a quick tour of Bachelor Nation. Today’s story centers around Chris Soules- aka Prince Farming - and the accident he caused that took a man’s life. Chris’s legal team stalled the criminal proceedings, but eventually, he had his day in court. But is there more to Chris’s story? Rebekah says yes, and it started long before the first rose ceremony.Also, Melissa and Rebekah get into some fun pop culture conversations and as always, discuss what they’re watching!Melissa shared 3 clues to the next episode: ROSE, BANDANA, THE APPRENTICE.Follow us on social media! We are @criminalityshow on IG/FB + TwitterYou can say hi and tell us what you’re watching: criminalityshow@gmail.comEnjoy the show? Please rate/review then share with a friend because loving REALITY isn’t a CRIME! https://podfollow.com/criminalitySOURCES:DES MOINE REGISTER:https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2019/08/23/chris-soules-former-bachelor-star-sentencing-what-to-know-fatal-crash-court-battles/2099551001/https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/2019/05/21/chris-soules-sentencing-iowa-what-know-fatal-crash-court-battle-bachelor-guilty-plea-kenny-mosher/3751995002/LAND REPORThttps://landreport.com/2016/12/land-report-exclusive-chris-soules-americas-most-famous-farmer-is-on-a-mission/TODAY.COMhttps://www.ibtimes.com/dance-moms-star-kelly-hyland-arrested-assaulting-harassing-abby-lee-miller-video-1533660NEWSWEEK:https://www.newsweek.com/bachelor-chris-soules-fatal-crash-lawsuit-25-million-1432681E ONLINEhttps://www.eonline.com/news/845933/inside-chris-soules-criminal-record-and-how-it-impacts-the-bachelor-star-s-latest-arrestTHE HOLLYWOOD GOSSIPhttps://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2017/04/chris-soules-criminal-record-an-in-depth-look-at-his-troubled-pa/ET ONLINEhttps://www.etonline.com/andi-dorfman-says-she-would-pick-chris-soules-if-she-did-her-bachelorette-season-over-again-159699ABC.COMhttps://abc.com/shows/the-bachelor/castPARADEhttps://parade.com/977054/stefanieparker/bachelor-facts/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

18 Jun 20211h 5min

They say it takes two to tango, but apparently, it just takes one to mismanage money to the tune of $750k in hidden income. Notorious dance instructor Abby Lee Miller had an instinct for choreography from a young age… not so much for finances. Melissa takes the lead in today’s story, which features the complicated life of Abby Lee Miller and her role on Lifetime’s Dance Moms. Bankruptcy, Assault, Shantes, oh my! Grab some sour patch kids and listen to this story which will surely have you swinging from the chandelier.*We talk Mare of Easttown Spoilers between 2:25 and 7:25. If you haven't watched it yet, you may want to skip this section, and re-evaluate your TV choices. If you have watched, let us know what you thought of the finale!*Featured Podcast Promo: One Strange Thinghttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-strange-thing/id1526579247Sources:BOOK:Everything I Learned about Life, I Learned in Dance Class by Abby Lee MillerINTERVIEW:Dance Moms: Abby Tells All Interview with Jedidah Bila.IB TIMES: https://www.ibtimes.com/truth-about-dance-moms-8-shocking-facts-about-abby-lee-millers-hit-lifetime-series-1572016https://www.ibtimes.com/abby-lee-miller-money-trouble-dance-moms-star-filed-bankruptcy-previously-almost-half-millionhttps://www.ibtimes.com/dance-moms-star-kelly-hyland-arrested-assaulting-harassing-abby-lee-miller-video-1533660PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE:https://www.post-gazette.com/ae/tv-radio/2015/10/14/Dance-Moms-star-Abby-Lee-Miller-indicted-on-fraud-charges-pittsburgh/stories/201510140166ABC NEWS: https://abcnews.go.com/blogs/entertainment/2014/01/dance-moms-star-kelly-hyland-on-alleged-assault-on-abby-lee-miller/CELEBRITY INSIDER:https://celebrityinsider.org/dance-moms-star-abby-lee-miller-gets-into-nasty-prison-fight-54426/DEADLINE:https://deadline.com/2016/06/dance-moms-abby-lee-miller-guilty-plea-fraud-smuggling-charges-bankruptcy-lifetime-1201779760/TRIBUNE REVIEW:https://web.archive.org/web/20180614045758/http://triblive.com/news/adminpage/12524943-74/imprisoned-former-dance-moms-star-gets-lifetime-specialRADAR ONLINE:https://radaronline.com/celebrity-news/abby-lee-miller-fraud-sentencing-pushed-back-dance-moms/E ONLINE:https://www.eonline.com/news/849528/dance-moms-abby-lee-miller-sentenced-to-1-year-in-prisonhttps://www.eonline.com/news/929008/abby-lee-miller-speaks-out-after-initial-cancer-diagnosisPEOPLE:https://people.com/tv/dance-moms-abby-lee-miller-released-prison-transferred-halfway-house/https://people.com/crime/dance-moms-abby-lee-miller-bankruptcy-fraud-sentencing/SELF:https://www.self.com/story/abby-lee-miller-neck-pain-cancerDANCE MOMS FANDOM:https://dancemoms.fandom.com/wiki/Kelly_HylandSURVIVOR NET:https://www.survivornet.com/articles/dance-moms-abby-lee-miller-cancer-free-whats-next/DEADLINE:https://deadline.com/2020/06/lifetime-severs-ties-abby-lee-miller-cancels-virtual-dance-off-series-1202952325/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

4 Jun 202158min

Rebekah is at it again with another robbery/heist story. You probably know about The Bling Ring— a group of LA teens who robbed celebrities' homes in 2008/2009, but do you know how Alexis Neiers of the E! Network Show, “Pretty Wild” plays into it? Turns out there is much more to the story than brown Bebe shoes, and Nancy Jo isn’t the only one who can report on it!Melissa is up next and gives Rebekah these three clues: Nutcracker, Nationals, and Sia! Any guesses?Follow us on social media! We are @criminalityshow on IG/FB + TwitterYou can say hi and tell us what you’re watching: criminalityshow@gmail.comEnjoy the show? Please rate/review then share with a friend because loving REALITY isn’t a CRIME! https://podfollow.com/criminalityEpisode Sources:BOOK:Recovering From Reality by Alexis Neiers ( Haines)PODCAST:Recovering From Reality hosted by Alexis HainesVULTURE:https://www.vulture.com/2013/06/real-bling-ring-where-are-they-now.htmlFOX NEWS:https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/pretty-wild-star-alexis-haines-bling-ring-recovering-from-realityWASHINGTON POST:https://www.vulture.com/2013/06/real-bling-ring-where-are-they-now.htmlTHE NEW YORK TIMES:https://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/15/fashion/15bling.htmlCNN:https://www.cnn.com/2012/10/19/justice/california-bling-ring/index.htmlVANITY FAIR:https://archive.vanityfair.com/article/share/e9cc0cc3-dbf1-4fab-8367-5fc7c05608e6ROLLING STONES:https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/new-bling-ring-arrested-los-angeles-rihanna-robert-woods-732547/AUDIO CLIP Pretty Wild, Episode 9 via NBC appSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

21 Mai 20211h 6min

Melissa educates us on the life of Nicole Richie, which is less simple and more complicated than we knew! Learn how she went from a tambourine playing toddler to the daughter of a music legend, and all the good, bad and ugly that comes along with coming of age in Hollywood. Though most would agree she was essential to the “Simple Life” success, she wasn’t top of that casting list, but Nicole didn’t let her run-ins with the law or canceled tv show, foil her plans to stay in the public eye. She went on to become an author, designer, and actress, not to mention a mother and the wife a rock star. This is a fun-filled episode wherein we also learn EVERYTHING goes back to Kyle Richards.Rebekah will be sharing the next story; her clues? Sisters, One Season, Orlando Bloom. Any guesses?Follow us on social media! We are @criminalityshow on IG/FB + TwitterYou can say hi and tell us what you’re watching: criminalityshow@gmail.comEnjoy the show? Please rate/review then share with a friend because loving REALITY isn’t a CRIME! https://podfollow.com/criminalityEpisode Sources:BIOGRAPHY: https://www.biography.com/news/nicole-lionel-richie-adoption-story-real-parentsREUTERS: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-richie/nicole-richie-to-follow-paris-hilton-to-jail-idUSN2735913120070727PEOPLE: https://people.com/archive/nouveau-richie-vol-60-no-25/PEOPLE: https://people.com/celebrity/its-over-again-for-nicole-richie-and-dj-am/NY POST: https://nypost.com/2006/12/12/wrong-way-richie-85-pound-nicole-in-dui-stop/HELLO MAGAZINE: https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/2020100198260/nicole-richie-rare-photo-lookalike-daughter-harlow/RADAR ONLINE: https://radaronline.com/photos/nicole-richie-poor-dad-peter-michael-escovedo-iii-photo/YOUTUBE:https://youtu.be/GoBoHkEstWQAUDIO CLIP Great News: Netflix Season 2, Episode 9See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

7 Mai 202154min