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
Marlon Wayans opens up about surviving the Wayans family comedy dynasty, reinventing stand-up in 2025, and why his current tour is his most personal yet...
"These sensitive ass little kids need to laugh," -Wayans referring to Gen Z
Shows: https://www.marlonwayans.com/live-shows
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Former MDC inmate Raymond Castillo breaks his silence about living in the same unit as Sean “Diddy” Combs inside MDC Brooklyn. He reveals what really went on behind bars: from the shocking knife incident over a chair (we get the real story), to how Diddy’s business and leadership class brought Bloods, Crips, MS-13, and inmates of every race into one room. Castillo describes how the hip-hop mogul walked in circles praying, taught en...
In 2002, the D.C. Sniper attacks gripped and terrified the nation:ten dead, three wounded, and a community living in fear. But behind the headlines lies a story few have ever heard. In Hunted by My Husband: The Untold Story of the D.C. Sniper, survivor Dr. Mildred Muhammad reveals how her ex-husband’s reign of terror was never random at all… it was a calculated cover for a plan to kill her. We interview Mildred and uncover the extr...
In this episode of Midnight Currents: The Brooklyn Nightcub Drownings, we dive into the pulse of East Williamsburg’s Brooklyn Mirage; amid alleged shady dealings, fines, a $30M redesign, and owner backroom ties to Mayor Eric Adams’ inner circle. From SLA crackdowns to alleged mayoral favors brokered by ex-chief of staff Frank Carone, it's all very odd and mysterious. Featuring commentary from former NYPD Lt. John D. Macari.
Veteran actor Ernie Hudson joins us to reflect on his remarkable career and upcoming projects.
"I think it changed television in a lot of ways. I mean, Oz.... that was before Sopranos, before The Wire, and a lot of shows, it was groundbreaking," Ernie Hudson on HBO's Oz on The Outlier.
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Karl and John
In this episode, we explore the heartbreaking mysteries surrounding the deaths of John Castic and Karl Clemente, both discovered in Newtown Creek just weeks apart in the summer of 2023, after nights out at Brooklyn Mirage nightclub.
If you have tips or information, please email Lauren@popcrime.tv
DISCLAIMER: Accuracy of Information: While efforts have been made to ensure accuracy, details may be subject to error...
What Happened to Damani Alexander?
In this episode of Midnight Currents: The Brooklyn Nightclub Drownings, we rewind to July 28, 2024-the final hours of Damani Alexander's life amid the neon haze of NYC’s Knockdown Center. Forensic pathologist Nicole Angemi, MS, PA (ASCP), joins to dissect Damani's autopsy report, uncovering clues of a possible drowning, accident or foul play amid unanswered questions.
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Join me and Steve Fischer from SF Investigates, a renowned 'Missing Persons' private investigator who has been uncovering compelling new insights into the tragic and grisly death of teenager Celeste Rivas Hernandez, and her potential connection to singer D4vd.
More on Steve:
https://www.searchinvestigations.org/
Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/MqgpLf8bSLk
A livestream diving into the tragic and perplexing case involving missing, now deceased teen Celeste Rivas and singer D4vd- what we know.
Watch the livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLxzP6lOMEg
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***NEW INVESTIGATIVE PODCAST ALERT*** Subscribe to Lauren's new investigative series, "Midnight Currents: The Brooklyn Nightclub Drownings" wherever you listen to podcasts. Cross Promoting the first episode here on The Outlier...
Episode 1, "A History of Unexplained Male Drownings"
Episode 1 dives into New York City's Newtown Creek's 150-year history of unexplained deaths- from the 2023 drownings near the Brooklyn Mirage to D...
We sit down, from an NYC taxi, with acclaimed actor Tony Goldwyn-best known for his iconic role as President Fitzgerald Grant on Scandal and his recent turns in Oppenheimer and Law & Order-to chat about his exciting new ventures. Goldwyn opens up about co-hosting the podcast Far from the Tree with his screenwriter daughter Anna Musky-Goldwyn, where the duo dives into candid conversations with other parent-child pairs navigating...
Tyler Robinson faces aggravated murder charges for the killing of Charlie Kirk, along with two other major charges out of Utah County, Utah. So, why isn’t this a federal case? We’re diving into the details with former homicide prosecutor Jarrett Ferentino to break it all down.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/jj8P8PygkX0
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As of September 12, 2025, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, a Utah resident, has been identified and taken into custody as the prime suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. Kirk was killed on September 10, 2025, during his "American Comeback Tour" event at Utah Valley University (UVU) in Orem, Utah.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-D1K_Gl4sfw
Lauren’s latest on pop culture scandals and crime ⚖️🔥
👉 Cardi B’s jaw-dropping moments on the stand
👉 The disturbing twists in the Laken Snelling case
👉 Keefe D facing trial for Tupac’s murder—what’s really at stake
👉 NYC’s week of high-stakes Criminal & Federal Court hearings including Alexander Brothers & Ryan Hemphill
Nothing’s off limits.
Special Guest: Nicole Angemi, MS, PA (ASCP)
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We sit down with actor/producer André Holland, the acclaimed actor and producer behind Love, Brooklyn, opening nationwide September 5th. From his breakout role in the Academy Award-Winning film Moonlight to his Broadway debut in August Wilson’s Jitney, Holland shares anecdotes about past projects and why we need to check out Love, Brooklyn. Join us as we explore his passion for storytelling, his role as a producer, and the creative...
In this episode, we explore the shocking Investigation Discovery docuseries Ruby & Jodi: A Cult of Sin and Influence with filmmakers Olivia Crist Grant and Lauren Andrade. The series uncovers the toxic alliance between disgraced mommy vlogger Ruby Franke and rogue therapist Jodi Hildebrandt, whose manipulative bond led to the horrific abuse of Franke’s children, resulting in their 2023 arrests for aggravated child abuse. From s...
We're raising awareness around the haunting and tragic unsolved murder of 19-year-old Michael Mowry III, who was fatally shot in his Rochester, New Hampshire, apartment during Labor Day weekend 2020. Five years later, his family is still searching for answers. Join us as we explore the new connections and details of the case (after releasing an episode in 2024), the ongoing investigation, and the heartbreaking quest for justice in ...
After an excruciating year of begging and pleading for answers, we learned that Nikki Cheng Saelee McCain, a Northern California mom of four, was allegedly k*lled by her abusive husband. Prosecutors say he did this so that she wouldn’t testify against him at a domestic violence trial. Nikki Cheng Saelee-McCain’s body still has never been found. The Shasta County District Attorney’s Office announced that Tyler McCain was arrested af...
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