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by Heather McDonald & Studio71
Love true crime but yearn for something a bit less dark? You're in luck. Heather McDonald brings you the lighter side of true crime in the Juicy Crimes podcast! Along with special guests from the legal, journalism, comedy, and celebrity worlds, she explores the greed, the grift, and the gruesome in the juiciest crimes of all time!
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- 4 days ago1h 3m
Hollywood Rumors Can Kill A Career
I’m joined by journalist Allen Salkin to dive into his new Hollywood Reporter podcast, Gerbil, which investigates the origins of the infamous, long-running Hollywood urban legend surrounding Richard Gere. We trace my own vivid memory of hearing the wild ER rumor back in the summer of 1989 and break down how pre-internet viral rumors, celebrity gay panic, mass media psychology, and deep-seated Hollywood jealousy fuel these unstoppable urban legends. Along the way, we connect it to the mechanics of public lies, touching on his Vanity Fair work behind Bad Vegan, Hilaria Baldwin’s accent controversy, and even my own personal experience facing a career-damaging, completely false tabloid rumor during my Chelsea Lately days. -For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping, when you head to https://smalls.com/JUICYCRIMES Subscribe now to Juicy Crimes so you don't miss an episode!: https://bit.ly/juicycrimes Subscribe to Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald on iTunes, the podcast app, and get extra juice on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/juicyscoop See me Live: https://heathermcdonald.net/ Follow Me on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathermcdonald/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heathermcdonald YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeatherMcDonaldOfficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago1h 5m
American Idol Contestant Accused of Murdering His Wife with Shannon Goldstei
I am with my sister, criminal defense attorney Shannon McDonald Goldstein, to break down some of the most disturbing cases making headlines: the shocking allegations against Real Housewives of Atlanta's Kim Zolciak's son K.J. Berman, the horrifying murder of Sandra Birchmore by a married police officer who had been grooming her since she was a teenager, the chilling poisoning of pregnant Jade Bening by her boyfriend Blaise Taylor, the massive Colorado forensic scientist scandal involving Yvonne Woods that compromised over a thousand criminal cases, and the fast-moving case against former American Idol contestant and pastor Caleb Flynn, accused of murdering his wife Ashley in their Ohio home. -Use code PODCAST15 to get 15% OFF your first order, plus free shipping on all US orders over $65 at https://zenni.com/podcast #Zennipartner Subscribe now to Juicy Crimes so you don't miss an episode!: https://bit.ly/juicycrimes Subscribe to Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald on iTunes, the podcast app, and get extra juice on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/juicyscoop See me Live: https://heathermcdonald.net/ Follow Me on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathermcdonald/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heathermcdonald YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeatherMcDonaldOfficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago1h 5m
From 10 Kilos of Cocaine to Complete Freedom
I sit down with Sharon Yitzhaki, a guest whose unbelievable life story inspired a bestselling book and a feature film centered around a 10-kilo cocaine setup. Sharon shares how leaving Jerusalem at 18 for Amsterdam's artistic freedom led her straight into a whirlwind romance with an older man named Ronnie, who surprised her with a trip to South America only to abandon her in Bolivia. After discovering ten kilos of cocaine hidden inside the custom luggage Ronnie bought her, she was arrested at the airport and sentenced to years inside the notorious Miraflores prison in La Paz. Sharon recounts her dramatic survival story, from overcoming cruel hazing to establishing herself as a respected prison leader, initiating romance with a high-profile cartel boss, falling in love with her transgender cellmate, and raising an abandoned baby inside her cell for three and a half years. Finally, she opens up about her harrowing escape on foot to Brazil after facing an unexpected 17-year sentence, processing her trauma through writing, and warning young people about the hidden dangers of trusting the wrong partner. -Go to https://RO.CO/juicycrimes to see if you qualify. -Shop now at https://fabletics.com/juicycrimes to get 70–80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP. Take a quick style quiz and be sure to select juicycrimes when prompted to unlock this offer. -Use code JUICYCRIMES at https://jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Subscribe now to Juicy Crimes so you don't miss an episode!: https://bit.ly/juicycrimes Subscribe to Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald on iTunes, the podcast app, and get extra juice on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/juicyscoop See me Live: https://heathermcdonald.net/ Follow Me on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathermcdonald/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heathermcdonald YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeatherMcDonaldOfficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago1h 17m
Lindsay Clancy and Kim Zolziak's Son Indicted with Dr. Leslie Dobson
I’m sitting down with forensic psychologist Dr. Leslie Dobson for an intense episode where we break down the complex mental health and legal aspects of the horrific Lindsay Clancy case. From there, we tackle the unsettling wild rumors surrounding Hayden Panettiere, before diving headfirst into the terrifying world of AI-generated pornography and the sinister reality of modern human trafficking. But we don't stop there, we’re getting into the latest pop culture drama, including Kim Zolciak’s son getting arrested, the shocking story of a female teacher grooming a young boy, and the heartbreaking case of South Carolina pastor John-Paul Miller following the tragic death of his wife, Mica Miller. To wrap it all up, I give you a full update on the singer David (D4vd) and his ongoing capital murder trial. You definitely don't want to miss this one! -Our listeners get a FREE MONTH of Primal Queen plus FOUR FREE GIFTS at https://primalqueen.com/juicycrimes #ad -Go to https://zenni.com/podcast and use code PODCAST15 to get 15% OFF your first order, plus free shipping on all US orders over $65 #Zennipartner -For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping AND free treats for life, when you head to https://smalls.com/JUICYCRIMES Subscribe now to Juicy Crimes so you don't miss an episode!: https://bit.ly/juicycrimes Subscribe to Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald on iTunes, the podcast app, and get extra juice on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/juicyscoop See me Live: https://heathermcdonald.net/ Follow Me on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathermcdonald/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heathermcdonald YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeatherMcDonaldOfficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Sep 2, 20261h 17m
The Pastor’s Wife & Brittany Cartwright's Restraining Order
I'm back with my sister, attorney Shannon McDonald Goldstein, to unpack a wild slate of pop culture drama and high-profile legal sagas. I open up about my personal growth after skipping a wild 10-year anniversary party for a popular adult website. We then dive into the heavy legal realness, breaking down Brittany Cartwright’s temporary restraining order against Jax Taylor, dissecting the harrowing details in her declaration, and analyzing the legal angles. Plus, we give our deep-dive reactions to Netflix’s chilling three-part docuseries The Pastor's Wife, exploring the shocking life and death of Micah Miller, before finishing off with our predictions on the high-stakes jury deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy trial. Subscribe now to Juicy Crimes so you don't miss an episode!: https://bit.ly/juicycrimes Subscribe to Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald on iTunes, the podcast app, and get extra juice on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/juicyscoop See me Live: https://heathermcdonald.net/ Follow Me on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathermcdonald/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heathermcdonald YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeatherMcDonaldOfficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Aug 26, 20261h 28m
Frat-House Coke Rings, Lindsay Clancy, and Scott Peterson’s Re-Trial
My criminal defense attorney sister, Shannon, and I break down the massive Penn State fraternity drug-ring bust where pledges were allegedly forced to cut cocaine as part of their hazing. Then, we dissect the wild viral theories and courtroom drama surrounding the Lindsay Clancy trial, debate the bizarre twists in Scott Peterson’s effort to secure a new trial, cover the tragic murder of Colorado teacher Lindsay Barnett, and confront the chilling case of an 18-year-old track star accused of plotting her mother’s murder. Finally, we analyze the devastating legal and moral implications of the Madison Brooks assault case at LSU. -Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/JUICY! #honeylovepod Subscribe now to Juicy Crimes so you don't miss an episode!: https://bit.ly/juicycrimes Subscribe to Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald on iTunes, the podcast app, and get extra juice on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/juicyscoop See me Live: https://heathermcdonald.net/ Follow Me on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathermcdonald/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heathermcdonald YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeatherMcDonaldOfficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Aug 19, 20261h 17m
Is the Lindsay Clancy Case a Real-Life True Crime Thriller?
I’m joined by Emmy Award, winning TV writer, Syracuse professor, and creator of the viral TikTok persona @fittedprof, Taylor Vaughn! As someone who scrutinizes narrative arcs for a living, Taylor brings a fascinating, storyteller’s eye to the ongoing Lindsay Clancy trial, the heartbreaking Massachusetts case involving a mother accused of killing her three children while allegedly in the grips of severe postpartum psychosis. Together, we zoom out to dissect the trial's most puzzling plot holes, strange timeline gaps, and the internet’s wildest conspiracy theories surrounding her husband, Patrick. From bizarre digital footprints and shifting outfits to the psychological mechanics of true crime narratives, we pull apart the facts, question the official investigation, and explore what happens when real life starts looking like a Hollywood script. -Listeners of our show get an additional 35 percent discount when they go to https://smileset.com/juicycrimes -Go to https://zenni.com/PODCAST and use code PODCAST15 for fifteen percent off your first order, plus free shipping on all US orders over sixty five dollars. Subscribe now to Juicy Crimes so you don't miss an episode!: https://bit.ly/juicycrimes Subscribe to Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald on iTunes, the podcast app, and get extra juice on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/juicyscoop See me Live: https://heathermcdonald.net/ Follow Me on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathermcdonald/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heathermcdonald YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeatherMcDonaldOfficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Aug 12, 20261h 3m
Lindsay Clancy’s Trial & Conspiracy Theories with Matt Murphy
I’m sitting down with former prosecuting attorney Matt Murphy, to unpack the wild true-crime theories taking over the internet! From the wildly divisive internet sleuthing in the Lindsay Clancy trial to the dark conspiratorial layers of the Shanna Gardner case, Matt and I break down what happens when online conspiracy theories collide with real-life courtroom justice. Plus, we dive into the psychology of legal insanity, discuss high-profile plea deal twists, and share a few laughs! -Go to RO.CO/JUICYCRIMES to see if you qualify -Shop now at Fabletics.com/juicycrimes to get 70- 80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP -Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/JUICYCRIMES! #honeylovepod Subscribe now to Juicy Crimes so you don't miss an episode!: https://bit.ly/juicycrimes Subscribe to Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald on iTunes, the podcast app, and get extra juice on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/juicyscoop See me Live: https://heathermcdonald.net/ Follow Me on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathermcdonald/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heathermcdonald YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeatherMcDonaldOfficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Love true crime but yearn for something a bit less dark? You're in luck. Heather McDonald brings you the lighter side of true crime in the Juicy Crimes podcast! Along with special guests from the legal, journalism, comedy, and celebrity worlds, she explores the greed, the grift, and the gruesome in the juiciest crimes of all time!
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