The Bad Taste Crime Podcast
Do you enjoy tales of serial killers, insane crimes, and occasional conspiracies? Then join Vicky and Rachel every other week to talk about all of this and more! As long as it's in Bad Taste... Hosts: Vicky Walters and Rachel Bauman Sound and Editing: Tiff Weech Theme Music: Jason Zakrzewski
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September 18, 2026 • 94 mins
They say honesty is the best policy, but where's the fun in that? This week, we’re diving headfirst into the wildly unhinged world of white-collar wizardry, fake credentials, and people who decided that "fake it 'til you make it" is a lifelong career path. Grab your spreadsheets and your most skeptical side-eye—things are about to get legally questionable.
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Britannica - "The Craziest C...
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September 4, 2026 • 70 mins
Behind every blurry profile picture and broken webcam is a masterclass in romance fraud, maxed-out credit cards, and federal wire charges. We are unpacking the dark side of digital dating where your soulmate turns out to be a syndicate. Tune in, reverse-image search your heartthrob, and remember: if they can't FaceTime, they're probably facing a grand jury.
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Crime + Investigation - "A deadly love...
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August 20, 2026 • 79 mins
Accidents happen, natural causes take their toll, and history marches on. Unless, of course, you are dealing with the internet's favorite pastime: refusing to believe anyone ever actually dies normally.
This week, we are diving headfirst into the chaotic rabbit hole of death conspiracies. Forget the rich and famous—we are looking at the everyday mysterious exits, institutional cover-ups, and the sheer human need to bel...
This week, we are diving headfirst into the chaotic rabbit hole of death conspiracies. Forget the rich and famous—we are looking at the everyday mysterious exits, institutional cover-ups, and the sheer human need to bel...
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August 5, 2026 • 87 mins
Some people take "until death do us part" as a challenge rather than a vow. Join us this week as we dive into the dark, twisted world of spouses who decided divorce was simply too much paperwork. Grab a drink, lock your doors, and listen in on the ultimate cautionary tale about picking your life partner very, very carefully.
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POMC - "Robert Curley 'Bobby' 32 Years Old"
Yahoo! News - "Taking a ...
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June 25, 2026 • 76 mins
Pack your bags and leave your worries behind—or better yet, leave them for the local authorities to find. This week, the ladies are trading paradise for peril. From "lost in the woods" to "never seen again," join us as we explore the darker side of wanderlust and the vacation getaways that turned into permanent departures. Don’t forget your sunscreen, because these stories are about to get uncomfortably hot.
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June 13, 2026 • 75 mins
They say there’s honor among thieves, but these heists prove that’s mostly just a myth. From botched getaways and amateur slip-ups to the chilling, unintended consequences of a "simple" job, we’re cracking open the files on crimes that went sideways.
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Argon - "The Goiânia Incident: Lessons from a Radiological Disaster"
History - "The True Story Behind Brazil's Radioactive Emer...
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Argon - "The Goiânia Incident: Lessons from a Radiological Disaster"
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May 29, 2026 • 87 mins
They say "if it bleeds, it leads," but what happens when the blood is eclipsed by the spectacle? In this episode, we’re peeling back the curtain on the cases that stopped being about justice and started being about the ratings. From cable news talking heads to the digital mob, we examine how media frenzies distort the truth, turn victims into props, and transform crime scenes into pop culture events. Grab your popcorn—t...
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May 17, 2026 • 68 mins
Think Hawaii is all pristine beaches and postcard-perfect sunsets? Think again. This week, we’re swapping our beach towels for crime scene tape as we dive headfirst into the dark underbelly of the Aloha State. From high-stakes island syndicates to mysteries buried deep beneath the volcanic soil, we’re proving that even paradise has a body count. Pack your sunscreen—and your skepticism—because it’s abou...
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May 1, 2026 • 65 mins
The white coat is the perfect camouflage for a killer. This week, we’re exploring the chilling world of medical murders, where the bedside manner is lethal and the "God Complex" is a literal diagnosis. We’re scrubbing in to find out why the person meant to save your life is sometimes the one taking it. One part medicine, two parts malice—no anesthesia required.
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National Lib...
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April 16, 2026 • 71 mins
The files are thick, but the leads are paper-thin. This week, we’re ditching the tidy endings for the cases that keep us up at night. No handcuffs, no DNA breakthroughs, and zero closure—just the chilling anatomy of the unsolved. We’re exploring why some mysteries refuse to die and how a trail goes from red-hot to ice-cold.
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The Guardian - "The mysterious lunching of Frank Little...
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April 3, 2026 • 74 mins
When "love" is used as a weapon and "reputation" becomes a motive. This episode explores the devastating phenomenon of honor killings—a practice that turns family members into foes under the guise of tradition. We’re looking at the psychology behind the act, the cultural pressures that fuel it, and why justice is so often hard to find when the crime is kept within the house.
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March 18, 2026 • 63 mins
One minute they’re standing right there; the next, there’s nothing but a cold trail and a lot of awkward questions. This week, we’re diving into the art of the disappearing act—no magic wands, just empty rooms and cases that refuse to stay closed.
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Goodreads - "Ambrose Bierce"
Poetry Foundation - "Ambrose Bierce"
The Paris Review - "Very Trustworthy Witnesse...
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March 6, 2026 • 71 mins
The frontier wasn’t just wide open—it was wide-eyed and lawless. This week, we’re trading our forensic kits for spurs as we head back to the era of the Wild West. Before there were fingerprints and DNA, there were just grainy "Wanted" posters and a whole lot of audacity.
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History - "The Dead Outlaw Whose Mummy Became a Traveling Show Prop"
Library of Congress Blogs - "Elmer Mc...
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History - "The Dead Outlaw Whose Mummy Became a Traveling Show Prop"
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February 20, 2026 • 79 mins
Deep in the Appalachian heartland, the scenery is breathtaking—but the secrets are buried even deeper. In West Virginia, "Wild and Wonderful" occasionally takes a detour into "Dark and Deadly." From the winding backroads of the hollers to the misty shadows of the mountain peaks, we’re exploring the cases that prove some things are better left unsaid in the hills. Whether it’s a decades-old cold case that the local...
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February 6, 2026 • 91 mins
Most podcasts tell you what happened; this week, we’re looking at why the wires got crossed in the first place. We’re dissecting the intersection of mental illness and the legal system, from the psychology of "diminished capacity" to the societal failures that turn patients into perpetrators. It’s not an excuse—it’s an explanation. Grab your coffee and your DSM-5; we're going deep into the headspace of...
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January 26, 2026 • 77 mins
They had the motive, the weapon, and the perfect vantage point—until they didn’t. This week, we’re looking at the history-altering moments that didn't happen. We explore the thin line between a tragedy and a "near miss," diving into the strange stories of high-stakes targets who escaped by the skin of their teeth. Whether it was a stroke of sheer luck, a mechanical fail, or a target who was just too stubborn to go...
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January 7, 2026 • 72 mins
The decade of dial-up wasn't all boy bands and bright colors—underneath the neon glow, things were getting dark. This week, we’re looking back at crimes that shook the 90s. From grainy VHS leads to the early days of DNA, we’re revisiting the era when "the 411" was often a matter of life and death.
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Psychology Today - "Murder of a Ghost Writer"
Psi Encyclopedia - "D Scott Rogo...
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December 24, 2025 • 80 mins
Everything is bigger in Texas—including the crime scenes. This week, we’re heading to the Lone Star State to untangle a web of small-town secrets, big-time betrayal, and a motive as dry as a West Texas summer. Grab a Shiner, lock your doors, and remember: in Texas, "bless your heart" is a kindness, but "I've got a shovel" is a threat.
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abc13 - "Texas Mansion Mystery: The life and murd...
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November 26, 2025 • 65 mins
Financial ruin? Marital rage? Or just profound self-pity? We run down the terrifyingly mundane reasons a person decides their entire family is better off gone. Tune in for a rapid-fire look at familicide, the crime where the destruction is total and the motive is pure, twisted control.
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Independent - "Woman who planned the murder of mos...
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October 15, 2025 • 64 mins
No theme. No cohesion. Just two hosts, two wildly different crimes, and a whole lot of questions. Get ready for a cold-blooded cocktail of cases.
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6abc Action News - "Hearing continues in Ellen Greenberg case as family pushes for autopsy review"
Deadline - "As Ellen Greenberg's Parents Vie To Reopen Case Of Her Suspicious Death, ABC News...
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