January 1, 2026 • 11 mins
Happy New Year to each and every one of you. As we step into this next chapter, I hope this year brings you health, stability, and moments of genuine peace in a world that rarely slows down. I hope it gives you clarity where there was uncertainty and strength where there was exhaustion. No matter what this past year took from you, you’re still here, and that matters. The fact that you continue to show up, listen, and care says a lot about who you are. I’m grateful beyond words that you choose to spend your time here, engaging with work that isn’t easy but is necessary. I truly wish nothing but the best for you and the people you love in the year ahead.
I also want to sincerely thank you for staying engaged in the fight for truth and accountability around Jeffrey Epstein. Your attention, your questions, and your refusal to let this story fade are what keep pressure where it belongs. This fight only continues because people like you refuse to look away. Every message, every share, every conversation helps keep the truth alive. Your commitment has made a real difference, whether you realize it or not. As we move into this new year together, know that your support matters deeply and that this work continues because of you. Here’s to a strong, healthy, and determined year ahead for all of us.
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bobbycapucci@protonmail.com
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
I also want to sincerely thank you for staying engaged in the fight for truth and accountability around Jeffrey Epstein. Your attention, your questions, and your refusal to let this story fade are what keep pressure where it belongs. This fight only continues because people like you refuse to look away. Every message, every share, every conversation helps keep the truth alive. Your commitment has made a real difference, whether you realize it or not. As we move into this new year together, know that your support matters deeply and that this work continues because of you. Here’s to a strong, healthy, and determined year ahead for all of us.
to contact me:
bobbycapucci@protonmail.com
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
What's up, everyone, and welcome to another episode of the
Epstein Chronicles. Well, folks, you made it, and that alone
is worth pausing to recognize, because another year is officially
in the books, And no matter how it treated you,
you're still standing here listening to this, and that matters
more than people give it credit for. Life doesn't ask
(00:21):
permission before it throws obstacles in our path. It doesn't
slow down when things get heavy. Yet here we are
still moving forward together. And I know that we all
took hits this yere, one way or another. We all
felt moments of frustration, exhaustion, and doubt, and despite all
of that, we kept going. And I know that me personally,
(00:43):
this year was not easy by any stretch of the imagination.
There were days when everything felt like an uphill climb
with no summit in sight. There were moments when progress
felt invisible and hope felt thin. But persistence has a
way of quietly stacking winds while no one's looking, and
every step forward, no matter how small, still counts. Every
(01:05):
conversation had, every question asked, every uncomfortable truth confronted mattered.
We didn't give up when it would be easy to
look the other way we stayed engaged when disengagement would
have been more comfortable. And what makes this past year
stand out is the momentum that we've all built together,
not just personal momentum, but collective momentum around something that
(01:28):
truly matters. We push forward in the fight to right
one of the worst wrongs in this country's history, the
Jeffrey Epstein scandal, was buried for years under silence, power,
and indifference. This year, that silence has begun to crack.
And that didn't happen by accident. It happened because people
(01:48):
like you refuse to stop caring. And for me personally,
it's felt like screaming into a void. For a very
long time, covering Epstein felt like shouting truths into a
world that didn't want to listen. Doors were closed, eyes
were rolled, and the story was minimized or mocked. But
persistence wears down even the thickest walls, and this year
(02:10):
we forced the story back into the narrative. We made
it impossible for them to ignore. We educated, challenged, and
sometimes straight up dragged the truth into the light. And
what's important to understand is that awareness doesn't happen all
at once. It builds slowly, conversation by conversation, and this
year more people started asking the same questions all of
(02:32):
us have been asking for years. People who once dismissed
the story are now demanding answers. And that shift didn't
come from the institutions or the headlines. It came from
regular people refusing to let it die. And in my opinion,
that's powerful. But even with all that progress, we're not done,
not even close, and this coming year is going to
(02:55):
be pivotal in this fight. Transparency doesn't happen because because
it's convenient. It happens because pressure is relentless, and that's
why staying engaged matters more now than ever. Elected officials
respond when they know people are watching. Accountability only exists
when silence is no longer an option. For me personally,
(03:18):
this year was deeply eye opening. Watching the tide turn
after so many years was surreal. I remember a time
when nobody wanted to hear the word Epstein at all.
Now it's part of the mainstream conversation once again, and
that shift still blows my mind. It feels like watching
something impossible slowly become undeniable, and it reinforces why staying
(03:40):
the course matters. I mean seven years saying that out
loud still feels unreal. Seven years of research, frustration, breakthroughs,
setbacks and late ass nights. Seven years of pushing through
doubt and a lot of resistance. Seven years of people
telling me it was pointless, and yet here we are.
(04:02):
It's been a wild ass ride in every sense of
the word. And when I think back to the beginning,
it honestly makes me laugh. A spare bedroom, two cell phones,
and a lapel mic that had no business being used
for a podcast. The sound quality was terrible, the pacing
was rough, and the structure barely existed. But the fire
(04:24):
was there, and I was hooked. From the start. I
knew there was more beneath the surface of this story.
I could feel it every time another strange detail surfaced,
and walking away has never been an option. Once you
see something like this clearly, you can unsee it. So
I kept digging. I kept asking questions, I kept following
threads wherever they led. As time went on, the story
(04:47):
only got stranger. Every answer raised three more questions, and
the deeper I went, the more obvious it became that
this wasn't just about one man. It was about systems,
protection and power. It was about who gets shielded and
who gets sacrificed, and that realization changed everything for me.
(05:08):
And what still amazes me is how many of you
have been here for the entire ride. Some of you
have listened since those early rough episodes. You stuck around
through technical, growing pains and evolving formats. You believed in
the mission before it was polished. And that loyalty means
more than I can properly express, and it's something that
(05:29):
I certainly don't take lightly. And I want to give
a special heartfelt shout out to Cheryl and Candice. You've
supported this show since the very beginning. You believed in
it when it was nothing more than an idea and
my dumbass voice. And that kind of faith is rare
and it's not something I'll ever forget. Thank you for
standing firm when it would have been easy to just
(05:51):
walk away and look. It's incredibly humbling to know how
many of you find this podcast helpful on Tangling this
web is not easy. The information's heavy, complex and oftentimes
very disturbing, and knowing that you trust me to help
you navigate it means everything. The hours that you've spent
listening are not lost on me that time is a gift,
(06:14):
because there are moments when I genuinely struggle to find
the right words to say thank you. Gratitude feels too
small for what you've given this project. The only way
I know how to honor that support is through continued effort,
by going places others can't or won't go, by asking
the questions that make people uncomfortable, by staying relentless. And
(06:38):
for those of you who know me, you know that
I really don't do New Year's resolutions. I've never been
good at promises with expiration dates. But there is one
commitment I renew every year without hesitation. I will continue
pursuing the truth wherever it leads. I will continue applying
pressure where it's needed. That promise stands as we move
(06:58):
forward together, as we leave this past year behind. I
want you to recognize your role in all of this.
This didn't happen because of one voice. It happened because
many voices refuse to stay quiet. Every share, every conversation,
every message mattered. You are a part of this story,
whether you realize it or not, and that's something to
(07:21):
be proud of. Because none of this would be possible
without you. Truly, the momentum, the awareness, the progress all
came from collective effort. This is what people power looks
like when it refuses to fade. You didn't just listen,
You engaged, you cared, you stayed. So as we step
(07:41):
into this new year, I want you to hold onto
that energy. Take care of yourselves, protect your health and
your peace, but don't lose that fire either. We still
have a lot of work to do and the road
ahead matters. So from me to all of you, thank you.
I wish all of you the happiest, healthiest, and strong
this year yet. And I hope that this year brings
(08:02):
clarity where there was confusion, and strength where there was fatigue.
I hope that you find moments of joy even while
carrying the heaviest of truths. And above all, I hope
you know how deeply appreciated you are. All of you
kick major ass and I'm grateful beyond words to be
on this ride with you. And as we move forward,
I want you to remember that this isn't just about
(08:25):
a podcast or a story. It's about refusing to accept
a version of reality that was carefully constructed to protect
the powerful it's about honoring the people who are harmed
by insisting that their suffering wasn't disposable. Every time that
you stay engaged, you help chip away that illusion that
nothing can change. And I know that progress often feels
(08:46):
slow right up until it suddenly isn't. And history shows
us that pressure works when it's sustained. The truth doesn't
need to be loud if it's persistent, and persistence is
something this community has in spades. That's why I believe
the coming year will matter more than any before it.
We're closer than we've ever been, and that should fuel us,
(09:08):
not exhaust us, because make no mistake, there will be
moments ahead where frustration creeps back in. There's going to
be days when it feels like institutions or stalling, deflecting,
or playing for time. But I don't think that's a
sign of failure anymore. I think it's a sign that
pressure is being felt. Because power never gives ground willingly.
(09:30):
It only moves when it has to. When you see resistance,
understand what it really means. It means that somebody doesn't
want the next door opened. It means accountability is no
longer hypothetical, and those moments are exactly when staying focused
matters most. We don't respond with despair. We respond with consistency.
(09:50):
That's how this keeps moving forward. I also want to
say this clearly and without hesitation. Take care of yourselves
along the way. Carrying heavy truths can wear people down
if they don't pause to breathe. It's okay to step
back for a moment when you need to. It's okay
to protect your mental and emotional health. None of this
requires burnout to be legitimate. What matters is that you
(10:13):
don't abandon your principles, even if you rest your voice.
The community has always understood balance better than most. Strength
does it mean constant intensity. It means longevity, and longevity
is what wins battles like this, and what gives me
the most hope is knowing how grounded this audience is.
You don't chase easy narratives or convenient villains. You demand evidence, accountability,
(10:37):
and clarity. You're willing to sit with complexity instead of
simplifying it away, and that's rare in a time or
outrage is often shallow and fleeting. You've shown patience where
others demand instant resolution. You've shown resolve where others lose interest,
and that combination is powerful. It's the reason this work
(10:59):
continues matter, It's the reason the story keeps moving forward
instead of being buried again. And it's the reason I
remain as committed as ever. So as we truly close
this chapter and step fully into the next one, know this,
I see you, I respect you, and I'm deeply grateful
for every single one of you. This fight continues not
(11:21):
because it's easy, but because it's necessary. We will keep
asking the hard questions, we will keep refusing half answers
and close doors, and we will keep moving forward together,
one step at a time. I appreciate all of you
walking this road with me, and I know that we're
going to make this your account. All of the information
(11:42):
that goes with this episode can be found in the
description box.
What's up, everyone, and welcome to another episode of the
Epstein Chronicles. Well, folks, you made it, and that alone
is worth pausing to recognize, because another year is officially
in the books, And no matter how it treated you,
you're still standing here listening to this, and that matters
more than people give it credit for. Life doesn't ask
(00:21):
permission before it throws obstacles in our path. It doesn't
slow down when things get heavy. Yet here we are
still moving forward together. And I know that we all
took hits this yere, one way or another. We all
felt moments of frustration, exhaustion, and doubt, and despite all
of that, we kept going. And I know that me personally,
(00:43):
this year was not easy by any stretch of the imagination.
There were days when everything felt like an uphill climb
with no summit in sight. There were moments when progress
felt invisible and hope felt thin. But persistence has a
way of quietly stacking winds while no one's looking, and
every step forward, no matter how small, still counts. Every
(01:05):
conversation had, every question asked, every uncomfortable truth confronted mattered.
We didn't give up when it would be easy to
look the other way we stayed engaged when disengagement would
have been more comfortable. And what makes this past year
stand out is the momentum that we've all built together,
not just personal momentum, but collective momentum around something that
(01:28):
truly matters. We push forward in the fight to right
one of the worst wrongs in this country's history, the
Jeffrey Epstein scandal, was buried for years under silence, power,
and indifference. This year, that silence has begun to crack.
And that didn't happen by accident. It happened because people
(01:48):
like you refuse to stop caring. And for me personally,
it's felt like screaming into a void. For a very
long time, covering Epstein felt like shouting truths into a
world that didn't want to listen. Doors were closed, eyes
were rolled, and the story was minimized or mocked. But
persistence wears down even the thickest walls, and this year
(02:10):
we forced the story back into the narrative. We made
it impossible for them to ignore. We educated, challenged, and
sometimes straight up dragged the truth into the light. And
what's important to understand is that awareness doesn't happen all
at once. It builds slowly, conversation by conversation, and this
year more people started asking the same questions all of
(02:32):
us have been asking for years. People who once dismissed
the story are now demanding answers. And that shift didn't
come from the institutions or the headlines. It came from
regular people refusing to let it die. And in my opinion,
that's powerful. But even with all that progress, we're not done,
not even close, and this coming year is going to
(02:55):
be pivotal in this fight. Transparency doesn't happen because because
it's convenient. It happens because pressure is relentless, and that's
why staying engaged matters more now than ever. Elected officials
respond when they know people are watching. Accountability only exists
when silence is no longer an option. For me personally,
(03:18):
this year was deeply eye opening. Watching the tide turn
after so many years was surreal. I remember a time
when nobody wanted to hear the word Epstein at all.
Now it's part of the mainstream conversation once again, and
that shift still blows my mind. It feels like watching
something impossible slowly become undeniable, and it reinforces why staying
(03:40):
the course matters. I mean seven years saying that out
loud still feels unreal. Seven years of research, frustration, breakthroughs,
setbacks and late ass nights. Seven years of pushing through
doubt and a lot of resistance. Seven years of people
telling me it was pointless, and yet here we are.
(04:02):
It's been a wild ass ride in every sense of
the word. And when I think back to the beginning,
it honestly makes me laugh. A spare bedroom, two cell phones,
and a lapel mic that had no business being used
for a podcast. The sound quality was terrible, the pacing
was rough, and the structure barely existed. But the fire
(04:24):
was there, and I was hooked. From the start. I
knew there was more beneath the surface of this story.
I could feel it every time another strange detail surfaced,
and walking away has never been an option. Once you
see something like this clearly, you can unsee it. So
I kept digging. I kept asking questions, I kept following
threads wherever they led. As time went on, the story
(04:47):
only got stranger. Every answer raised three more questions, and
the deeper I went, the more obvious it became that
this wasn't just about one man. It was about systems,
protection and power. It was about who gets shielded and
who gets sacrificed, and that realization changed everything for me.
(05:08):
And what still amazes me is how many of you
have been here for the entire ride. Some of you
have listened since those early rough episodes. You stuck around
through technical, growing pains and evolving formats. You believed in
the mission before it was polished. And that loyalty means
more than I can properly express, and it's something that
(05:29):
I certainly don't take lightly. And I want to give
a special heartfelt shout out to Cheryl and Candice. You've
supported this show since the very beginning. You believed in
it when it was nothing more than an idea and
my dumbass voice. And that kind of faith is rare
and it's not something I'll ever forget. Thank you for
standing firm when it would have been easy to just
(05:51):
walk away and look. It's incredibly humbling to know how
many of you find this podcast helpful on Tangling this
web is not easy. The information's heavy, complex and oftentimes
very disturbing, and knowing that you trust me to help
you navigate it means everything. The hours that you've spent
listening are not lost on me that time is a gift,
(06:14):
because there are moments when I genuinely struggle to find
the right words to say thank you. Gratitude feels too
small for what you've given this project. The only way
I know how to honor that support is through continued effort,
by going places others can't or won't go, by asking
the questions that make people uncomfortable, by staying relentless. And
(06:38):
for those of you who know me, you know that
I really don't do New Year's resolutions. I've never been
good at promises with expiration dates. But there is one
commitment I renew every year without hesitation. I will continue
pursuing the truth wherever it leads. I will continue applying
pressure where it's needed. That promise stands as we move
(06:58):
forward together, as we leave this past year behind. I
want you to recognize your role in all of this.
This didn't happen because of one voice. It happened because
many voices refuse to stay quiet. Every share, every conversation,
every message mattered. You are a part of this story,
whether you realize it or not, and that's something to
(07:21):
be proud of. Because none of this would be possible
without you. Truly, the momentum, the awareness, the progress all
came from collective effort. This is what people power looks
like when it refuses to fade. You didn't just listen,
You engaged, you cared, you stayed. So as we step
(07:41):
into this new year, I want you to hold onto
that energy. Take care of yourselves, protect your health and
your peace, but don't lose that fire either. We still
have a lot of work to do and the road
ahead matters. So from me to all of you, thank you.
I wish all of you the happiest, healthiest, and strong
this year yet. And I hope that this year brings
(08:02):
clarity where there was confusion, and strength where there was fatigue.
I hope that you find moments of joy even while
carrying the heaviest of truths. And above all, I hope
you know how deeply appreciated you are. All of you
kick major ass and I'm grateful beyond words to be
on this ride with you. And as we move forward,
I want you to remember that this isn't just about
(08:25):
a podcast or a story. It's about refusing to accept
a version of reality that was carefully constructed to protect
the powerful it's about honoring the people who are harmed
by insisting that their suffering wasn't disposable. Every time that
you stay engaged, you help chip away that illusion that
nothing can change. And I know that progress often feels
(08:46):
slow right up until it suddenly isn't. And history shows
us that pressure works when it's sustained. The truth doesn't
need to be loud if it's persistent, and persistence is
something this community has in spades. That's why I believe
the coming year will matter more than any before it.
We're closer than we've ever been, and that should fuel us,
(09:08):
not exhaust us, because make no mistake, there will be
moments ahead where frustration creeps back in. There's going to
be days when it feels like institutions or stalling, deflecting,
or playing for time. But I don't think that's a
sign of failure anymore. I think it's a sign that
pressure is being felt. Because power never gives ground willingly.
(09:30):
It only moves when it has to. When you see resistance,
understand what it really means. It means that somebody doesn't
want the next door opened. It means accountability is no
longer hypothetical, and those moments are exactly when staying focused
matters most. We don't respond with despair. We respond with consistency.
(09:50):
That's how this keeps moving forward. I also want to
say this clearly and without hesitation. Take care of yourselves
along the way. Carrying heavy truths can wear people down
if they don't pause to breathe. It's okay to step
back for a moment when you need to. It's okay
to protect your mental and emotional health. None of this
requires burnout to be legitimate. What matters is that you
(10:13):
don't abandon your principles, even if you rest your voice.
The community has always understood balance better than most. Strength
does it mean constant intensity. It means longevity, and longevity
is what wins battles like this, and what gives me
the most hope is knowing how grounded this audience is.
You don't chase easy narratives or convenient villains. You demand evidence, accountability,
(10:37):
and clarity. You're willing to sit with complexity instead of
simplifying it away, and that's rare in a time or
outrage is often shallow and fleeting. You've shown patience where
others demand instant resolution. You've shown resolve where others lose interest,
and that combination is powerful. It's the reason this work
(10:59):
continues matter, It's the reason the story keeps moving forward
instead of being buried again. And it's the reason I
remain as committed as ever. So as we truly close
this chapter and step fully into the next one, know this,
I see you, I respect you, and I'm deeply grateful
for every single one of you. This fight continues not
(11:21):
because it's easy, but because it's necessary. We will keep
asking the hard questions, we will keep refusing half answers
and close doors, and we will keep moving forward together,
one step at a time. I appreciate all of you
walking this road with me, and I know that we're
going to make this your account. All of the information
(11:42):
that goes with this episode can be found in the
description box.
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