Best Citizen Detective Podcasts (2025)

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S03 Wrap Up 1:19:21

20d ago1:19:21

1:19:21

Yellowjackets season three has concluded. Between the screaming frogs, murder, and mayhem, what did Jim and A.Ron think? But more importantly, what did YOU think? Hear some final thoughts and feedback from the listeners. Stick around with Bald Move! There’s a show for every type of fan, check out the links below! The Last of Us Podcast: Savage Star…

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523 // Percy Fawcett 55:52

2h ago55:52

55:52

In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna discuss the 1925 disappearances of Percy Fawcett, his son Jack, and Jack's friend Raleigh Rimmell in the wilds of Brazil while looking for the lost city of El Dorado. Research by Kathleen Studer. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percy_Fawcett. https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Amazon-Enigma-Per…

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Is Intelligent Life Easy? Human-Like Life Probably Evolves "Right on Time" 30:08

2d ago30:08

30:08

A recent study proposes a new model for the evolution of intelligent life, which challenges the long-standing "hard steps" theory that the emergence of intelligent life is an exceedingly rare event due to a series of improbable evolutionary milestones. A team led by postdoctoral researcher Dan Mills from the University of Munich suggests that the …

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The Walking Dead 47:32

2d ago47:32

47:32

A new study places the US at the top of the list of most fatal countries to be a pedestrian. Anthony and Jeff take a look at all the reasons it is so dangerous to walk in America, and what can be done to make foot traffic safer and more practical. Link to the story: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/walking-shouldnt-be-so-dangerous-in-the-…

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522 // True Crime Garage Crossover - Maura Murray, Brian Shaffer - Part 2 1:21:00

3d ago1:21:00

1:21:00

In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Captain and Nic Edwards of True Crime Garage. In part one we discuss the cases that have stuck with us over the years. We speak a bit about Maura Murray's disappearance in part one and about Brian Shaffer's disappearance in part two. This is part two of two. Follow True Crime Garage:…

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521 // True Crime Garage Crossover - Maura Murray, Brian Shaffer - Part 1 1:17:20

7d ago1:17:20

1:17:20

In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Captain and Nic Edwards of True Crime Garage. In part one we discuss the cases that have stuck with us over the years. We speak a bit about Maura Murray's disappearance in part one and about Brian Shaffer's disappearance in part two. This is part one of two. Follow True Crime Garage:…

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Unistellar + Citizen Science Q&A (Part 6): Comet SWAN, Satellites, Asteroid Leona 44:39

9d ago44:39

44:39

Join Dr. Franck Marchis, Chief Science Officer and co-founder at Unistellar and director of Citizen Science at SETI Institute, and Dr. Lauren Sgro, Outreach Manager at the SETI Institute, for a conversation on citizen science with the Unistellar network in partnership with the SETI Institute. We will give an update on T CrB, share our new Satellite…

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520 // Updates on Possible Active Serial Killer in New England 46:34

9d ago46:34

46:34

In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna discuss updates on the possibility of a new and unidentified serial killer in New England. On March 6th, 2025 the remains of Paige Fannon are found near Norwalk, Connecticut by Norwalk police scuba team and fire rescue team. Authorities located clothing and personal items left on the bank of the …

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Taste This Machine 54:28

10d ago54:28

54:28

Scientists have developed a device, called “e-Taste”, capable of recreating complex flavours of food and drink from five basic building blocks, and plan to use it to enhance virtual reality and augmented reality systems, boosting immersive experiences. Anthony and Jeff debate whether adding taste to VR will made the world a better place. Today's st…

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519 // Lewis Lent & Hidden Demons of the Berkshires 1:09:56

10d ago1:09:56

1:09:56

In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by author Margery Metzger to speak about her new book Hidden Demons. In Hidden Demons Margery writes about child serial killer Lewis Lent and much more. This episode was previously published on Crawlspace January 4th, 2023. Get Hidden Demons here: https://wildbluepress.com/hidden-demons-ma…

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518 // Is There a New Serial Killer in New England? 47:01

13d ago47:01

47:01

In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna discuss the possibility of a new and unidentified serial killer in New England. Since March of 2025 at least six bodies have been found and people have starting wondering if there was a serial killer. We discuss each case and weigh the possibilities of foul play. On March 6th, 2025 the remains …

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Unsafe Spaces Season 2 Premiere: 25 MEN 39:29

14d ago39:29

39:29

In the second season premiere, Josh digs into two years of research into the lives and crimes of Steven Lorenzo and Scott Schweickert, in hopes of identifying other victims. A list of 25 missing and murdered men, across multiple jursidctions, launches a deep-dive investigation that examines the lives of these 25 men, Lorenzo & Schweickert, other ar…

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517 // Bennington Triangle - Part 2 - Paula Welden 1:44:33

14d ago1:44:33

1:44:33

In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Worcester State University archives librarian Ross Griffiths about the mysterious Bennington Triangle disappearances of Vermont and the disappearance of Paula Welden on December 1st, 1946. Paula Welden was last seen on the afternoon of December 1st, 1946. She left the campus that aft…

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Chasing Martian Microbes: A New Technique for Finding Microbial Fossils in Minerals 31:52

16d ago31:52

31:52

A road trip to a gypsum quarry in Algeria led Youcef Sellam on a journey of scientific discovery. From the road trip to an internship in Italy, he and his colleagues later discovered microbial fossils—marking a first for Algerian gypsum. As a Ph.D. student at the University of Bern, Sellam and his team took this research further. They used a specia…

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516 // The Unsolved Murder of Karen Bodine - Part 2 55:39

17d ago55:39

55:39

In this new episode Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Karlee Bodine, daughter of Karen Bodine, about her mom's unsolved murder and her family's fight for justice. Karen's body was found the morning of Jan 22nd, 2007 at a gravel pit adjacent to Littlerock Road Southwest in Olympia, Washington. For more information or to submit tips to the…

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Introducing Season 2 of “Suave” 3:46

21d ago3:46

3:46

The Pulitzer Prize-winning podcast returns for its second season! Seven years after his release from prison, former juvenile lifer Luis "Suave" Gonzalez seems to be thriving. His career has taken off, he’s in a committed relationship and he’s received public recognition after telling his story on the podcast. Suave always thought once he was out of…

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515 // New Trenny Gibson Updates w/ Laura Riste 1:33:11

21d ago1:33:11

1:33:11

In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Laura Riste about the mysterious disappearance of Trenny Gibson from the Smoky Mountain National Park on October 8th, 1976. This is part 8 of our series on Trenny Gibson. Laura's site: www.canadiangurl77.com. Laura's FB page for Trenny: https://www.facebook.com/searching.for.trenny. …

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Why is Mars Red? New Research Suggests Ferrihydrite is the Key 33:38

23d ago33:38

33:38

In a recent study, Dr. Janice Bishop of the SETI Institute, along with postdoctoral researcher Adomas Valantinas from Brown University, propose that Mars' characteristic red hue is primarily due to ferrihydrite—a water-rich iron oxide mineral—rather than the previously assumed hematite. Analyses of data collected by Martian orbiters, rovers, and la…

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514 // Teresa Ann Davidson-Murphy - Part 2 51:13

23d ago51:13

51:13

In this episode Tim Pilleri, Lance Reenstierna, and Jennifer Amell speak about the mysterious disappearance of Teresa Ann Davidson-Murphy from Rainier, Oregon in October of 1999. Included are clips from Jennifer's interview with Teresa's mother Yvonne. This is part 2 of a 2 part episode. This episode was previously published on February 17th, 2022.…

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513 // Teresa Ann Davidson-Murphy - Part 1 55:11

24d ago55:11

55:11

In this episode Tim Pilleri, Lance Reenstierna, and Jennifer Amell speak about the mysterious disappearance of Teresa Ann Davidson-Murphy from Rainier, Oregon in October of 1999. Included are clips from Jennifer's interview with Teresa's mother Yvonne. This is part 1 of a 2 part episode. This episode was previously published on February 10th, 2022.…

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S03E10 - Full Circle 2:11:12

27d ago2:11:12

2:11:12

The Wilderness has spoken and the mysteries of the Yellowjackets are revealed. Jim and A.Ron are here to investigate what might be the last episode ever! So what did your hosts make of it? Listen to real-time revelations, the end of Team Rational vs. Team Wilderness Magic, and last thoughts on the season. Bald Move The Last of Us Part 2 Playthrough…

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512 // Diane Augat 59:29

28d ago59:29

59:29

In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna discuss the mysterious disappearance of Diane Augat from Hudson, Florida on April 10th, 1998. This episode was researched by Kathleen Studer. If you have any information about what happened to Diane Augat, please contact The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, Detective Mark Celeste at (727) 847-587…

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The Climate Chronicles with Professor Dagomar Degroot 38:15

30d ago38:15

38:15

In The Climate Chronicles, a podcast with 42 episodes across eight seasons, Professor Dagomar Degroot of Georgetown University "takes you on a journey through 50 million years of climate change." He delves into how climate change has shaped civilizations—from the earliest hominid ancestors to the present era of rapid global warming. Through storyte…

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A Tour, Studio Sessions, and the Unsafe Spaces: Part 2 Trailer 8:47

1M ago8:47

8:47

New Tour Dates: 4/10/2025 | Dallas, TX at Elm & Good at The Kimpton Pittman Hotel (6pm - 8pm) 4/14/2025 | New Orleans, LA at The Paradise Lounge at Hotel St. Vincent (530pm - 730pm) These are both informal happy hours. Studio Sessions: 5/17/2025 | North Adams, MA at Studio BOTH/AND (1pm - 5pm) Come to the studio for a Keyes Q&A, studio tour, cockta…

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511 // Crawlspace Bonus - Infiltrating The White Supremacy w/ Scott Payne 1:11:49

1M ago1:11:49

1:11:49

In this episode of Crawlspace, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by Scott Payne, aka - Pale Horse. Scott spent years infiltrating hate groups and white supremacy cells in the United States in an attempt to eradicate as much hate as possible. He made it out alive and shares some of his most harrowing stories in this episode. To pick up your…

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Move with the Crowd 58:16

1M ago58:16

58:16

Researchers have discovered that dense crowds can spontaneously synchronize into collective oscillations, with hundreds of people moving in coordinated, swirling patterns. How did they do it? By studying the Spanish tradition of running with the bulls. Jeff and Anthony discuss getting lost in a crowd, and how science can make these large events saf…

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S03E09 - How the Story Ends 1:45:29

1M ago1:45:29

1:45:29

In this case file from the Bureau of Citizen Detectives, Jim and A.Ron examine what very well might be one of the last episodes of Yellowjackets. We’ve lost a major player from the team of adult Yellowjackets. Shauna made herself the supreme villain. And are you a busy housewife? Get yourself a CSI: Roomba. Thoughts? Theories? Want to join the BOCD…

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Try to Imagine It 53:37

1M ago53:37

53:37

People with aphantasia lack the ability to summon images in their "mind's eye." But a new study suggests that the blueprints for those imaginary images might still be nestled in their brains. As someone with aphantasia himself, Anthony tries to explain to Jeff how his inner life works. LInk to the story: https://www.livescience.com/health/neuroscie…

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510 // Dorothy Arnold 1:13:57

1M ago1:13:57

1:13:57

In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna discuss the mysterious disappearance of Dorothy Arnold from Manhattan, New York City on December 12th, 1910. This episode was researched by Kathleen Studer. Sources: https://charleyproject.org/case/dorothy-harriet-camille-arnold. https://www.americanheritage.com/girl-who-never-came-back. https:…

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Super-Earth Laboratory: Using HD 20794 d to Understand Habitability 26:20

1M ago26:20

26:20

With over 7,000 exoplanets identified in our galaxy, scientists are shifting their focus to studying these worlds' characteristics in the quest for extraterrestrial life. The backdrop for one team is the discovery of super-Earth HD 20794 d, an exoplanet detected by researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and NCCR PlanetS. Orbiting in an e…

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509 // The New Bedford Highway Serial Killer w/ Maureen Boyle 1:04:46

1M ago1:04:46

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In this episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with author Maureen Boyle about her book Shallow Graves: The Hunt For the New Bedford Highway Serial Killer. Maureen's site: https://www.maureenboylewriter.com/. Get her book here: https://www.amazon.com/Shallow-Graves-Bedford-Highway-Serial/dp/1512600741. Follow Maureen on Instagram: https:/…

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S03E08 - A Normal, Boring Life 2:10:46

1M ago2:10:46

2:10:46

Jim and A.Ron interrupt your normal, boring life to bring you news of the shocking and bizarre events of Yellowjackets. The women meet up with present day Melissa, and wow, all of these people are certifiably insane. Maybe the Wilderness has been a completely objective third party observer with absolutely no personal interest in the matter. Piece t…

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508 // Solving Missing Persons Cases Using Digital Forensics 1:23:40

1M ago1:23:40

1:23:40

In this new episode Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with private investigator Colman Ryan about his methods solving missing persons cases using digital forensics. We also speak about Jason Landry's disappearance in the second half of the interview. Jason Landry went missing from Lulling, Texas on December 13, 2020. Check out Colman's PI fir…

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Introducing Morbidology, a preview of episode 294; The Mandan Massacre. 2:55

1M ago2:55

2:55

Introducing Morbidology, a preview of episode 294: The Mandan Massacre. It was just before 7:30AM on 1 April, 2019, when employees started to arrive at RJR Maintenance and Management in Mandan, North Dakota. When they entered the building, however, it quickly became apparent that something was amiss. A body was found, followed by another, then anot…

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