The Redacted Podcast
Join Matt Bender, a U.S. Combat Veteran, and experience his unfiltered and uncensored conversations with our guests, each maintaining complete anonymity, as they share the most raw and authentic true stories, from secrets to forbidden topics, frightening experiences to interesting occupations. Tune in, as we explore subjects and narratives that often dance along the fringes of society.
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In this thought-provoking episode, Matt, sits down with a seasoned funeral director to uncover the intriguing and often unsettling truths about the funeral industry. From the morbid realities of body handling to the emotional complexities faced by families, this conversation delves deep into the gritty details that most of us prefer to avoid.
Our guest, who has been in the bus...
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In this eye-opening episode, Matt sits down with a former volunteer from a nonprofit roadside zoo to uncover the hidden truths and unique challenges faced by such establishments. From the bizarre history of the zoo's location to the gritty realities of animal care on a shoestring budget, this conversation sheds light on the passion and dedication required to keep these p...
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"Murdering Malachi" is a special limited series by The Redacted Podcast, produced by Matt Bender and Pamela Bender.
In this deeply moving finale to the "Murdering Malachi" series, we catch up one more time with Malachi and explore his raw and poignant reflections as he navigates his harsh current realities of aging, lost dreams, and the struggle for surviv...
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"Murdering Malachi" is a special limited series by The Redacted Podcast, produced by Matt Bender and Pamela Bender.
In this compelling episode, Matt Bender dives deep into the complexities of life's struggles, using Robert Frost's timeless poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" as a lens. Matt discusses the repeated lines, "And...
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In this special mini-episode, Matt Bender takes us through a historical lens to draw parallels between the tactics of Lavrentiy Beria under Stalin's regime and the recent conviction of former President Donald Trump in New York. Matt unpacks the chilling quote, "Show me the man, and I'll show you the crime," to explore how power structures have used legal s...
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"Murdering Malachi" is a special limited series by The Redacted Podcast, produced by Matt Bender and Pamela Bender.
In this gripping episode, "Murdering Malachi: Part 5 – I'm Gonna Scar You for Life," we delve into the raw and harrowing experiences of Malachi's time in jail. Through vivid storytelling, Malachi recounts his journey throug...
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Have you ever pondered the profound intricacies of consciousness or the spine-tingling possibilities of extraterrestrial life? Today, we're joined by an extraordinary guest whose childhood brush with the unknown has fueled a lifelong quest to bring extraterrestrial awareness into the mainstream. Together, we navigate the shadowy corners of fear that once haunted her yout...
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"Murdering Malachi" is a special limited series by The Redacted Podcast, produced by Matt Bender and Pamela Bender.
Straddling the lines of identity and the struggle to find a place in a world that demands you choose sides, "Murdering Malachi: Episode Four – Between Worlds" is a raw expedition into the life of a man who defies categorization. In t...
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"Murdering Malachi" is a special limited series by The Redacted Podcast, produced by Matt Bender and Pamela Bender.
In this episode, we go to Lehigh Acres, Florida, where the sun shines on the abandoned subdivisions and the echoes of a turbulent past. Our guide, Malachi, a man of resilience and raw honesty, opens the doors to his life – a life carved out on...
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"Murdering Malachi" is a special limited series by The Redacted Podcast, produced by Matt Bender and Pamela Bender.
In a profound exploration of the human psyche, The Redacted Podcast presents "Murdering Malachi: Episode Two – Misfit Manifesto." Join us as we delve into the complex layers of empathy, cause and effect, through the lens of Russian p...
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"Murdering Malachi" is a special limited series by The Redacted Podcast, produced by Matt Bender and Pamela Bender.
As daylight fades on the streets of Los Angeles, a story unfolds that pierces the heart of the city's most forgotten corners. Malachi's voice rises from the clamor of Skid Row, recounting a murder that slipped through the cracks of s...
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In this bone-chilling episode of The Redacted Podcast, we delve into the shadows where vigilante justice confronts the darkest of human depravities. We sit down with an enigmatic figure whose life, shaped by harrowing experiences in Afghanistan, has taken a turn into the realm of retribution against those who prey on the innocent.
Our guest, a former force reconnaissance marin...
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In a harrowing episode that reads like a script from a suspense thriller, The Redacted Podcast brings you a tale of survival that will leave you on the edge of your seat. In an exclusive interview, our anonymous guest recounts an ordeal that spirals from a desperate quest for a quick fix into a life-threatening entanglement with the underbelly of Tijuana, Mexico.
At 28, follow...
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In the gripping conclusion of "The Devil Went Down to Missouri," the veil between worlds grows perilously thin in the dead of night. Our saga resumes with a clandestine meeting in the street at 2:37 AM, where revelations about the supernatural forces at play within a seemingly ordinary home are laid bare.
Our guest recounts a chilling roll call of spectral inhabitant...
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As night falls and shadows creep across the walls of our homes, we are joined by a family who knows all too well the haunting truth that lurks within those shadows. Their tale begins with young Tyler, a child graced with an extraordinary psychic connection, and the spiritual battle that ensued from his interactions with the unseen. Together, we peel back the layers of fear an...
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Embalmers are no strangers to death, but even a seasoned professional like Richard Hirschman couldn't ignore the unsettling patterns he stumbled upon: abnormal blood clots in the deceased. On our latest episode, Richard, a funeral home director and embalmer, joins us for a candid conversation about these mysterious clots that began appearing in early 2021. His observatio...
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We have been stepping out of the studio these past couple of weeks for a very special project which will be released as a few part series. Therefore, we haven't been scheduling our regular studio interviews. Those will be back VERY soon.
However, please stay tuned after the ...
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Unlock the complexities of mental health as we sit down with a veteran mental health expert, peeling back the layers of mood disorders, personality disorders, and the ethical mazes navigated within maximum-security prisons. Our journey through the psychiatric wards reveals more than just the struggles of the incarcerated; it shines a light on broader societal issues, from the...
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When life hands you lemons, "the dude" says why not make lemonade and hit the road? Our laid-back guest rides the waves of life with a philosophy that's all about mastering the art of relaxation, and he's here to share how his van became both his home and his vehicle to emotional freedom. We're taking you on a transformative journey through heartfelt ...
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When sex and wealth collide with family secrets, the outcome is often a tale too twisted for fiction—yet here we stand, at the precipice of such a story. Our guest, a man whose identity is shrouded in as much mystery as his narrative, leads us through a labyrinthine journey that begins with a simple swipe on a dating app and descends into an underworld of addiction, shadowy g...
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