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This episode is a replay from December 2022. Since airing, the Chrisley’s have managed to stay in the news, most recently, as Julie Chrisley’s sentence is overturned citing lack of sufficient evidence of her direct involvement. Listen to this episode and let us know if YOU think she was involved or not!Happy Holidays from CRIMINALITY! We didn’t mean to, but I guess we are giving you a very CHRISLEY CHRISTMAS. Rebekah and Melissa reveal just how little she knew about the very boisterous, very blonde family that America got to know on the USA show, Chrisley Knows Best. We learn Todd is a fraud in every sense of the word and Julie is CRAFTY in more ways than one. Come for Todd’s decade long Ponzi scheme, and stay for his utterly petty and disgusting parenting style!Follow us on Instagram @criminalityshow + TikTok @criminalitypodcastTikTokYou 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://pod.link/criminalityLA TIMEShttps://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-11-23/chrisleys-attorney-plans-to-appeal-sentencing-says-government-lied-during-trialNPRhttps://www.npr.org/2022/11/22/1138555045/reality-tvs-chrisleys-get-hefty-sentences-in-fraud-caseATLANTA JOURNAL CONSTITUTIONhttps://www.ajc.com/life/radiotvtalk-blog/reality-star-todd-chrisley-sued-for-libel-by-former-georgia-tax-department-employee/PYEPO4SWCJEIBAQG2JPEWRSQ2U/US MAGAZINEhttps://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/chrisley-family-drama-through-the-years-todd-lindsie-more/https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/todd-julie-chrisleys-30-million-fraud-trial-everything-to-know/NY POSThttps://pagesix.com/2022/05/27/todd-chrisleys-ex-business-partner-alleges-they-had-gay-affair/LIFE AND STYLEhttps://www.lifeandstylemag.com/posts/chrisley-knows-best-kids-141645/INSIDERhttps://www.insider.com/todd-julie-chrisley-trial-recap-what-we-learned-2022-5https://www.insider.com/todd-julie-chrisleys-federal-trial-on-bank-tax-fraud-begins-2022-5https://www.insider.com/todd-julie-chrisley-trial-recap-what-we-learned-2022-5#another-ex-employee-said-she-ruined-chrisleys-life-at-the-direction-of-braddock-9TMZhttps://www.tmz.com/2022/09/23/todd-chrisley-sued-podcast-tax-investigator/https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndga/pr/reality-tv-stars-convicted-fraud-and-tax-evasionVULTUREhttps://www.vulture.com/2022/11/todd-chrisley-fraud-charges-reality-tv-show.htmlPEOPLEhttps://people.com/tv/savannah-chrisley-says-heart-sank-seeing-brother-grayson-after-car-crashhttps://people.com/tv/todd-chrisley-estranged-daughter-lindsie-accuses-brother-father-extortion-sex-tape/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

26 Juli 20241h 16min

Melissa and Rebekah are on a brief summer hiatus! Due to the current obsession Tori Spelling’s podcast, please enjoy this REPLAY of their 25th episode about the legend herself. Criminality will be back with an all new episode on Aug 9, 2024!Welcome to the 25th episode of CRIMINALITY - because loving reality (TV) isn’t a crime! Melissa shares the “stori” of a woman who has TV in her blood. Tori Spelling grew up in a life of luxury due to the successful shows her Dad, Aaron Spelling, created. But she went on to have a “Rags to Riches in Reverse” kind of story. From a measly inheritance to back taxes, and a couple pricey lawsuits, Tori Spelling was “inn”over head financially. Today’s episode has a lot of nostalgic tv memories and a video clip you will never unsee!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:PEOPLEhttps://people.com/celebrity/tori-spellings-ex-recalls-painful-breakup/https://people.com/celebrity/tori-spelling-dean-mcdermott-wed-in-fiji/TMZhttps://www.tmz.com/2016/01/20/candy-spelling-tori-american-express-lawsuit-money/WONDERWALLhttps://www.wonderwall.com/news/tori-spelling-settles-benihana-over-hibachi-case-california-claiming-dibs-money-338k-debt-3010258.articleYOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/R2aLljoXL20HOLLYWOOD REPORTERhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/mother-may-i-sleep-danger-903438/TODAYhttps://www.today.com/popculture/tori-spelling-revealed-unicorn-masked-singer-t147820FUTON CRITIC http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2013/08/26/production-begins-on-tori-and-dean-cabin-fever-623511/20130826hgtv02/ET ONLINEhttps://www.etonline.com/tori-spelling-reveals-how-she-navigates-messy-situations-exclusive-170932https://www.etonline.com/tv/152762_tori_spelling_says_she_and_dean_mcdermott_had_sex_the_first_night_they_metBOOKS.COMhttps://books.google.com/books?id=3XRYAQAAQBAJUS MAGAZINEhttps://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/tori-spelling-must-pay-amex-nearly-39k-in-unpaid-bills-w443227/https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/tori-spelling-and-dean-mcdermotts-ups-and-downs/2021-2/ABC MAGAZINE https://abcnews.go.com/blogs/entertainment/2013/10/tori-spelling-admits-financial-troubles-goes-from-bling-to-budget/YAHOOhttps://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/news/tori-spelling-reality-show-slapped-with--60-million-lawsuit-131130397.htmlWEB ARCHIVEShttps://web.archive.org/web/20140427203118/http://www.thevillagenews.com/story/22271/https://web.archive.org/web/20170607072451/http://people.com/celebrity/tori-spellings-husband-files-for-divorce/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

12 Juli 20241h 6min

Martha Stewart going to jail is one of those true stories that is stranger than fiction. Rebekah is excited for Melissa to get to know the many sides of Martha, and explain how this mogul ended up one of the most famous white collar criminals.Martha’s journey took an unexpected turn when she sold her shares in a biotech company in 2001; she says selling was always the plan, the SEC disagreed. But like lemons and lemonade, Martha made something beautiful out of of her conviction, and reinvented herself again - this time with one of the world’s most famous rappers by her side.Love her or fear her, Martha Stewart is a force to be reckoned with. Rebekah also shares her two encounters with the “higher priestess” of home cooking irl, and thankfully, both hosts are back Under Tori’s Spell!Here’s what the hosts are watching as of today’s episode:Melissa: Ren Faire, MAXRebekah: Life After Lock Up: GYpsy Rose, LifetimeMelissa and Rebekah are taking a one-month summer hiatus! We will be back on August 9 with an all new episode! We will release popular oldies that we hope you enjoy while we refresh and plan for the new season!KEEP IN TOUCH!We are @criminalityshow on IG/FB + TwitterWe are @criminalitypodcastTikTok on TikTokYou 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/criminalityWe have a website where you can see all past episodes, our TV recommendations, and buy MERCH! https://www.criminalityshow.com/SOURCES:RPC.COhttps://www.rpc.co.uk/perspectives/professional-and-financial-risks/finfluences-update/NY Posthttps://nypost.com/2024/02/08/entertainment/martha-stewart-82-shuts-down-plastic-surgery-rumors-admits-i-dont-want-to-look-my-age/Martha stewarthttps://www.marthastewart.com/274830/the-martha-timelineNBC Newshttps://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna10738595YAHOOhttps://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/martha-stewarts-first-catering-business-190027808.html#:~:text=As%20the%20story%20goes%2C%20Stewart,like%20other%20caterers%20starting%20out.TODAYhttps://www.today.com/popculture/popculture/martha-stewart-shares-gorgeous-nativity-set-crafted-prison-rcna9261CNN MONEYhttps://money.cnn.com/2003/02/06/news/companies/martha/index.htm9Newshttps://www.9news.com/article/news/timeline-of-important-events-in-martha-stewart-scandal/73-344919583Business Insiderhttps://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/wall-street-crime-and-punishment-martha-stewart-s-perfectly-ridiculous-stock-scandal-1030780207Bloomberghttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2002-06-30/sorting-out-the-martha-mesNY MAGhttps://nymag.com/news/features/scandals/martha-stewart-2012-4/BIOGRAPHYhttps://www.biography.com/business-leaders/martha-stewartSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

28 Juni 20241h 14min

Melissa shares a lesser known gem of a show - “From Inmate to Roommate” on A&E, and the inmate she introduces us to is a delightful ex- convict who has a complicated relationship with the truth. We know he stole cars and broke into homes that he was supposed to be selling, but did he really become buddies with Bob Durst and Jeffrey Epstein??! Tune in and cast your vote.But wait - what about the titular “roommates”, you’re thinking? Enter Mark and Sharna — Bill’s hosts who graciously open their doors to him as he learns to re-enter life as a newly free man. Bill has a parole officer, but Mark and Sharma have some rules of their own, which you can buy as an art piece from Bill’s TikTok. Listen now and this will all make sense! And make sure to check-out @julianhagins for amazing TikTok content, including even more about Bill and his wild antics! Plus you can follow Bill @officialwilliamsteel.Come for the Summer House West breakdown, stay for one joy ride of an episode!Here’s what the hosts are watching as of today’s episode:Melissa: Improv FX: ClippedRebekah: Dancing for the Devil, NetflixRebekah gave the following clues for the next episode!COOKBOOKWEST VIRGINIACHOW CHOWWe are @criminalityshow on IG/FB + TwitterWe are @criminalitypodcastTikTok on TikTokYou 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/criminalityWe have a website where you can see all past episodes, our TV recommendations, and buy MERCH! https://www.criminalityshow.com/SOURCES:Watch Inmate to Roommate Full Episodes, Video & More, A&E, 2022Author & TV Star William Steel Exclusive Interview!!! Bagels and Shade, 2024Benjamin L. Coleman, Coleman Balogh LLP, U.S. v. Williams, United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, 2008Cox, Matthew, Master Thief Escapes Prison, Confronts Jeffrey Epstein, and Becomes Reality Tv Star | William Steel, Inside True Crime, 2023N/A, William Steel , The Horror Report, 2019Joyner, Kelly, 'Inmate to Roommate': Bill Steel Certain A&E Series Will Make Him Famous - But Who is He Really?, Soap Dirt, 2022N/A, How Did William Steel Escape From Prison? , Rumble.com, 2023Margasak, Gabriel, Tale of pregnancy aids con's escape, The Stuart News, 2005Winslow, Megan, V., Prison informant, 'Demon' or Daring?, The Stuart News, 2006WHY MUST THE AUTHOR OF THIS BOOK SERVE EVERY BLASTED MINUTE OF HIS PRISON SENTENCE RISKING COVID-19 WHEN HE HAS THE GOODS ON A POSSIBLE SERIAL KILLER – Madden Mischief, 2020Willam Steel discusses Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffery Epstein Sex tapes & who appeared on the tapes. Crime and Entertainment, 2023Steel, William, Sex and the Serial Killer: My Bizarre Times with Robert Durst,, Amazon.com: Books, 2018Steel, William, GHISLAINE: SENSATIONAL AND IMPURE, Amazon.com: Books, 2021Parry, Emma, Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell 'filmed powerful people having sex with underage girls', The Sun, 2020Jay is for Justice, EXCLUSIVE: GHISLAINE MAXWELL TELL ALL FROM FIRST HAND ACCOUNTS! AUTHOR, WILLIAM STEEL, YouTube, 2023FUGITIVE FROM PRISON WORK CREW NABBED IN SEARS STORE , Sun Sentinel, 2005Robert Durst, WikipediaJeffrey Epstein, WikipediaLegal Age of Consent in Florida,Legalserviceguide.com, 2020WILLIAM STEEL 💎TRUE CRIME KING 💎INSIDER 💎VICTIM ADVOCATE 💎AUTHOR 💥 EXPLOSIVE INTERVIEW!💥, Hidden Existance, 2022Ward, Vicky (27 June 2011). "The Talented Mr. Epstein". Vanity Fair (published March 2003). Archived from the original on 12 June 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2019.Ghislaine Maxwell - WikipediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

14 Juni 20241h 10min

This episode was previously recorded (but never aired) on February 27 (prior to the passing of Garrison Brown). In this episode, Melissa is joined by special guest, Amye Archer — host of one of our favorite shows, 'Little Miss Recap!While Rebekah is away, Melissa decides it’s a great time to go deep into SW history with an equally obsessed sisterphile to discuss the chaos that is season 2, Episode 10 of 'Sister Wives. This is the infamous episode that focuses on the Brown family's tumultuous move from Utah to Las Vegas. Their conversation takes analyzing Kody Brown to academic levels, NY Times worthy critiques of Robyn, and strong opinions on how they might have done things differently.In true CRIMINALITY form, they also touch on unrelated topics including their personal Enneagram numbers and other reality TV shows they’re watching 90 Day: The Single Life,' 'Married at First Sight,' 'Prison Brides,' and 'Love is Blind,' to name a few!You can learn more about Little Miss Recap on their website: https://www.littlemissrecap.com/ Check out their show wherever you listen to podcasts!We are @criminalityshow on IG/FB + TwitterWe are @criminalitypodcastTikTok on TikTokYou 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/criminalityWe have a website where you can see all past episodes, our TV recommendations, and buy MERCH! https://www.criminalityshow.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

31 Maj 20241h 7min

Reality TV loves little more than romantically pairing rich people with the poors. But what happens when the rich people frauded their way to wealth, and their rap sheet is larger than their stock portfolio? Rebekah will tell you as she shines a light on the OG matchmaker, Patti Stanger and her thrice retitled TV show, Millionaire Matchmaker.Patti herself was also the victim of a crime that remains unsolved and will have you double checking your hotel room the next time you travel. But you will really demand justice when you hear Patti ridicule the matchmaking hopefuls. Tyra walked so Patti Stanger could run.Come for the Tori Spelling segment, stay for Rebekah and Melissa’s real-time Patti Stanger discovery at the very end!Here’s what the hosts are watching as of today’s episode:Melissa: Improv Broadway, TikTokRebekah: Dear Child, NetflixRebekah gave the following clues for the next episode!A&EJEWELSJINXWe are @criminalityshow on IG/FB + TwitterWe are @criminalitypodcastTikTok on TikTokYou 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/criminalityWe have a website where you can see all past episodes, our TV recommendations, and buy MERCH! https://www.criminalityshow.com/SOURCES:Nicki Swift.comhttps://www.nickiswift.com/1492133/millionaire-matchmaker-biggest-scandals-behind-the-scenes/Ny Posthttps://pagesix.com/2019/05/03/shocked-patti-stanger-says-hotel-robbery-served-as-a-wakeup-call/Distractifyhttps://www.distractify.com/p/patti-stanger-married#:~:text=As%20of%20April%202024%2C%20Patti,Beyond%20The%20Velvet%20Rope%20podcast.Daily Mail UKhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-4239876/Patti-Stanger-named-lawsuit.htmlVulturehttps://www.vulture.com/2011/11/watch-a-compilation-of-patti-stangers-most-cutting-insults.htmlReality Teahttps://www.realitytea.com/2011/09/27/millionaire-matchmakers-patti-stanger-apologizes-for-insulting-gays-jews-women-andy-cohen-calls-her-a-jackhole/WKYChttps://www.wkyc.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-tonight/patti-stanger-reacts-to-alexis-bellino-slamming-her-fraught-romantic-history-exclusive/603-0be6da8a-1a11-4dda-bfef-44b770c797a9Varietyhttps://variety.com/2024/tv/news/nick-viall-patti-stanger-the-matchmaker-cw-1235911728/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

17 Maj 20241h 10min

In the surprise of all surprises, Melissa announces that today’s story is about actor Gary Busey. Perhaps you will be surprised to learn that he was a regular on reality TV shows and really made the rounds from Celebrity Apprentice to Celebrity Rehab. Or maybe you knew that. Don’t worry, because that is the LEAST crazy part of today’s episode.Melissa teaches us Gary Busey 101 which involves “busey-isms,” and walks us through his legal troubles which range from pretty comical to very criminal. Tune in for a story you didn’t see coming. Speaking of seeing, watch out for Gary if you are driving in Los Angeles.Come for Busey, stay for a correction corner, previous story update, and another segment of “Under Tori’s Spell.”Here’s what the hosts are watching as of today’s episode:Melissa: The Jinx Season 2, MAXRebekah: Vanderpump Villa, HULURebekah gave the following clues for the next episode!BRAVONET WORTHDATINGWe are @criminalityshow on IG/FB + TwitterWe are @criminalitypodcastTikTok on TikTokYou 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/criminalityWe have a website where you can see all past episodes, our TV recommendations, and buy MERCH! https://www.criminalityshow.com/SOURCES:Sources:N/A, Celebrity Rehab, VH1, 2008Eaton, Kristi, Dean, Anna Holton, The road to fame | Archives, tulsapeople.com, 2011Homann, Samanthat, Busey: OSU professor 'instrumental' in my success, casinfo.okstate.edu, 2019Okura, Lynn, Gary Busey On His Life-Changing Cocaine Overdose And Motorcycle Accident, HuffPost, 2014JoBlo Originals, WTF Happened to GARY BUSEY?, YouTubeHattenstone, Simon, Gary Busey: 'I passed away after brain surgery. Then I came back' | Television, The Guardian, 2020Hyde, Marina, I'm Gary Busey and I've been clean for 13 years | Life and style, The Guardian, 2008N/A, Gary Busey Celebrity Apprentice Greatest Hits, YouTubeN/A, Gary Busey - Biography, IMDbDodge, Shyam, Gary Busey hits pedestrian with his car in a Malibu grocery store parking lot, Daily Mail, 2015Due to character limits, a complete list of sources is available upon request.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3 Maj 20241h 9min

Rebekah is not so reluctantly delving into the TLC waters today. When Melissa mentioned a possible cult connection for one of the couples on the current season of Seeking Sister Wife, it became clear Rebekah would need to dive in and report back. Even she was shocked by what she uncovered about a cult called The Alamo Christian Foundation.Justin and Becky Ryan seem like a pretty average couple, at least on the TLC spectrum of rankings. But once Rebekah reveals just how central the Alamo Christian Foundation was in their upbringing, it becomes impossible to view their creepy behavior the same way.She explores the serious crimes of Becky Ryan’s step-dad, Tony Alamo, which include body smuggling and kidnapping, and examine the Ryan’s dating tactics - are they simply peculiar or actually predatory?And you don’t want to miss Melissa and Rebekah’s newest “segment” at the top of the show where they share what they’ve learned from Tori Spelling’s new podcast, MisSpelling.Here’s what the hosts are watching as of today’s episode:Melissa: Unlocked: A Jail Experiment, NetflixRebekah: The Tourist, NetflixMelissa gave the following clues for the next episode!BUDDY HOLLYTEETHARKANSASWe are @criminalityshow on IG/FB + TwitterWe are @criminalitypodcastTikTok on TikTokYou 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/criminalityWe have a website where you can see all past episodes, our TV recommendations, and buy MERCH! https://www.criminalityshow.com/SOURCESReligion News Bloghttps://www.religionnewsblog.com/8506Encyclopedia of Arkansashttps://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/tony-alamo-4224/Refinery 29https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2018/06/202525/tony-alamo-cult-leader-denim-jacketsNews.com/AUhttps://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/true-stories/child-brides-of-apocalyptic-christian-sex-cult-break-silence/news-story/afa04bf046e656922cf7e75fe95920cdThe Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/apr/09/ministry-of-evil-the-twisted-cult-of-tony-alamo-review-an-astonishing-tale-of-brainwashingNY Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/03/us/obituary-tony-alamo-minister-sexual-abuse.htmlPeoplehttps://people.com/crime/tony-alamo-child-brides-speak/Yahoohttps://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/seeking-sister-wife-becky-ryan-170009446.htmlCheat Sheethttps://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/new-seeking-sister-wife-cast-members-linked-notorious-cult.html/Oprahhttps://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/tony-alamos-alleged-child-brides/allIn Touch Weeklyhttps://www.intouchweekly.com/posts/seeking-sister-wife-are-the-merrifields-still-together/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

19 Apr 20241h 3min