The Outlier Podcast
Covering everything from true crime to the latest in pop culture news, the Outlier weekly podcast features relevant news, story-telling, interviews and more. Hosted by independent crime & entertainment reporter Lauren Conlin. Semi-weekly episodes, scattered with some bonus episodes & livestream audio in between. out·li·er or /ˈoutˌlī(ə)r/: a person or thing differing from all other members of a particular group or set (Oxford). ------------------------------------------------ LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/laurenconlin https://popcrime.tv/ FOLLOW LAUREN ON SOCIALS: INSTAGRAM- @LAURENEMILYCONLIN TWITTER- @CONLIN_LAUREN TIKTOK- @LAURENCONLIN4 FACEBOOK- https://www.facebook.com/LaurenInterviews YOUTUBE- @PopCrimeTV DISCLAIMER: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, we would like to emphasize that the views and experiences expressed by the individual are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of others. Opinion and Speculation: Throughout the podcast, there may be instances where opinions and/or speculation are expressed regarding certain events, individuals, or circumstances. These are the personal perspectives of the podcast hosts or guests and should not be taken as conclusive or factual statements. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
Maurene Comey, who prosecuted Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Diddy.... and is former FBI Director James Comey’s daughter, was fired Wednesday from her job in the Manhattan U.S. attorney’s office. We discuss and make an impromptu call to former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani who shares some great intel. The stream closes with the Crypto Kidnapping Court Transcript from 6/11, and it's disturbing...
Watch on YouTube: https://yout...
Today, we discuss the heartbreaking story of 5-year-old Harmony Montgomery, murdered in 2019 by her father, Adam, after a cascade of child welfare failures. We’re joined by special guest, Carol Erskine, a retired Massachusetts juvenile court judge who oversaw Harmony’s brother Jamison’s adoption and now leads a fierce crusade for justice. From the chilling details of Harmony’s hidden body to the systemic neglect Erskine exposes, we...
With the trial of Brian Walshe, charged with the murder of his wife Ana, set for October 20, 2025, new revelations have emerged from Norfolk Superior Court... including defense demands for documents tied to other high-profile investigations involving Michael Proctor and MSP, plus motions for evidence to be thrown out...catch up on the latest with us.
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<...Catch up on all the news with me! The latest on Diddy, Kanye & the civil suits, Ghislaine wants a pardon, Gavin Newsom’s California & more..
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Dkv1be4XVQ
Episode Notes:
https://www.scribd.com/document/745204781/LAUREN-PISCIOTTA-VS-KANYE-WEST
https://variety.com/2025/music/news/kanye-west-accused-sexual-battery-sex-trafficking-ex-assistant-1236451887/
https://www.cou...
We welcome the renowned psychic medium, author, and lecturer John Edward to discuss his latest book, "Chasing Evil", co-authored with former FBI agent Bob Hilland. This episode dives into the extraordinary 25-year partnership that began in 1998 when a skeptical Bob turned to John for help with a baffling cold case, leading to a groundbreaking collaboration that solved crimes and brought so much healing....most notably the chilling ...
Diddy's sentencing might be looking good for him based on a new memo from the judge, the latest on disgraced Abercrombie CEO Mike Jeffries, FBI launches an investigation into James Comey...and anything else that comes up today...plus, a quick appearance by Joe Giacalone (The SARGE) to discuss possible new charges against Diddy?
Watch on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/live/IRLWxHdaU-s
Notes:
https://storage.courtlistener.co...
A shocking attempted kidnapping of 6-year-old Rah Shem “Rah Rah” Gantt on Coney Island left a boy and his parents in a state of terror. Suspect Jonathan Robalino allegedly snatched the boy, only to be thwarted by the child’s mother and father. With conflicting accounts...video evidence versus the family’s claims of a head injury....and a defense pushing for psychiatric care over jail time, Robalino is due back in court 7/11- we hop...
Join me to chat about the latest in the Jeffrey Epstein fail, Diddy hearing & verdict aftermath, the Crypto Kidnapping Scandal in NYC & more..
Watch the livestream on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/qFGDYpLvjZI
Notes and Articles:
https://linktr.ee/laurenconlin
https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.cacd.977428/gov.uscourts.cacd.977428.1.0.pdf
https://www.thetimes.com/us/news-today/article/from-ric...
The Sean "Diddy" Combs trial concluded with a mixed verdict on Wednesday, July 2, 2025- this is my reaction from inside an NYC taxi cab! Combs was acquitted of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges (Counts One, Two, and Four) but found guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution (Counts Three and Five) related to Casandra Ventura and Jane, each carrying up to 10 years. Judge Arun Subramanian denie...
The Diddy trial is over, and the verdict shocked many. Now, Sharay “The Punisher” Hayes (who participated in FO’s and testified in the trial as a government witness) joins us LIVE to break it all down. Hayes shares some inside information- like the fact that he wasn't officially subpoenaed by the federal government to testify! Plus, we dive into Sharay’s powerful book “In Search of Freezer Meat.”
The government has proposed to remove instructions on the verdict slip for kidnapping, attempted arson, and aiding and abetting sex trafficking- narrowing the charges under the RICO act & focus on core allegations of trafficking and forced labor...Jarrett Ferentino jumps on the live to offer a further breakdown of charges vs acts.
Diddy Docket:
https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69167625/united-states-v-combs/?page=3
Wat...
A recap of Week 6 in Sean "Diddy" Combs’ sex trafficking and racketeering trial. With the trial coming to a close in New York, we unpack the sudden adjournment due to a sick juror, Judge Arun Subramanian’s dismissal of Juror No. 6, and the testimony from Special Agent DeLeassa Penland and former assistant once dubbed a "drug mule" by the media.
Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VB78wl10Eik
The latest on Laura Owens' fraud charges (faking a pregnancy and making accusations against former bachelor Clayton Echard), and what's going on with her lawyer? Jack Fox joins me to analyze the words and statements! Plus, a Karen Read Juror speaks out on TMZ and Jack provides his expert opinion!
Follow Jack's channel for more statement analysis: @NeverATruerWordVideos
WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbUYL4cdI...
R. Kelly believes a hit has been ordered on his life by the Bureau of Prison officials. His lawyer, Beau Brindley, alleges a near-fatal overdose orchestrated by prison staff, blood clots left untreated, and a thwarted surgery, all part of a supposed Bureau of Prisons cover-up. With a sworn statement from an Aryan Brotherhood inmate claiming a murder-for-freedom deal, and Kelly now isolated in "spider-infested solitary," we're discu...
Recapping another intense Week 5 (June 9-13, 2025) of Sean Combs’ federal trial in Manhattan. This week featured the remaining direct testimony and cross from "Jane," who detailed drug-fueled "hotel nights," alleged coercion, and emotional manipulation. We also heard from an HSI agent who lead the March 2024 search of Combs' LA Home and an assistant named Jonathan Perez who worked for Combs from 2021-2024. Combs was also admonished...
It's been a minute since we've had some coffee and crime talk with Lauren & Jarrett. Watch as Jarrett breaks down the complex charges against Sean "Diddy" Combs with Lauren's courtroom insider commentary. With the trial heating up, Jarrett will talk the sex trafficking, racketeering, and coercion allegations, and why they may or may not stick.
Watch on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/live/62CiBNF8O0A
Recapping an intense Week 4 (June 2-6, 2025) of Sean Combs’ federal trial in Manhattan. This week featured testimony from "Jane," who detailed drug-fueled "hotel nights," coercion, and emotional manipulation, including a tearful account of her birthday ordeal. We also heard from Eddy Garcia, the security guard who was allegedly bribed by Combs for the Intercontinental Hotel video, plus Cassie's friend Bryana Bongolan. Breaking down...
Recapping a tense Week 3 (May 27-30, 2025) of Sean Combs’ federal trial in Manhattan. This week brought explosive testimonies from Capricorn Clark,a former assistant who detailed the 2011 break-in, and Mia, using a pseudonym who alleged more violence and SA in Diddy’s circle. An arson investigator and an LAPD officer also took the stand, shedding light on the Molotov cocktail incident tied to Kid Cudi’s car fire, even resulting in ...
Filmmaker Nicole Rittenmeyer joins me to discuss her explosive new docuseries, "Sherri Papini: Caught in the Lie", which premiered on Investigation Discovery. We discuss the narrative around Sherri Papini’s infamous 2016 kidnapping hoax, including Papini’s first on-camera interview and a revealing polygraph test. Tune in for behind-the-scenes insights and Rittenmeyer’s take on Papini’s story. Catch the four-part series on ID that a...
Breaking down the latest, Week 2, in Diddy’s federal sex trafficking and racketeering case, featuring Dawn Richard’s testimony, a surprising Usher name-drop, Kid Cudi takes the stand and more.
Follow real-time daily Diddy Updates on X and YouTube:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTKyn2Y9p8zz39A-2tSJs_Caloo2uSMWO&si=1BghCgyoP5UqH30e
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