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 years later. Sponsor: shopify.com/casual - start your $1 per month trial period today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2 Aug 50min
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. Sponsor: shopify.com/casual - start your $1 per month trial period today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26 Jul 2h 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. Sponsor: shopify.com/casual - start your $1 per month trial period today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18 Jul 1h 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/casual - cancel your unwanted subscriptions today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15 Jul 1h 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:shopify.com/casual - start your $1 per month trial today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11 Jul 2h 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 highlighted by a Vanity Fair journalist. Sponsor: Shopify: shopify.com/casual - start your $1 per month trial period Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6 Jul 1h 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.com/casual - start your $1 per month trial periodRocket Money: Download the Rocket Money app today and tell them you heard about them from my show! (Note: Although the introduction may suggest otherwise, this is an episode of The Casual Criminalist, not Decoding the Unknown) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28 Jun 1h 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, not exactly gripping - but perfect for drifting off, relaxing, or just having some pleasant background noise. Think of it like those stories your slightly boring friend tells, but without the social obligation to pretend you're listening. Listen now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26 Jun 3min
