Best Child Overdose Death Podcasts (2025)

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‘Slender Man’ attacker seeking release in teen’s stabbing; Judge accused of shooting wife awaits fate 33:36

9h ago33:36

33:36

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Beth Karas joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the delayed release of ‘Slender Man’ assailant Morgan Geyser as mounting concerns force a judge to rethink her potential institutional departure, the mysterious circumstances su…

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Finding Meaning 25:40

3d ago25:40

25:40

What now, after a loss like this? How do we find purpose and meaning in our everyday lives? We need that connection - to be seen and heard.By DeAnne & Astrid

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A Mom’s Grief Journey with Heather West, Adalyn and Maelyn’s Mom 42:23

3d ago42:23

42:23

When her eight month old daughter Adalyn died of two congenital medical conditions in May 2017, Heather’s heart was shattered and her life upended with grief. Three short years later, the unimaginable happened when her daughter Maelyn was stillborn in July 2020. How does a parent even begin to comprehend and process such unspeakable trauma? How can…

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Alleged ‘Zizian’ cult linked to four slayings in three states 1:05:03

4d ago1:05:03

1:05:03

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Police link an alleged cult called the “Zizians” to the slaying of four people, including landowner Curtis Lind, parents Richard and Rita Zajko, and Border Patrol Agent David Maland. The arrest of Jack Lasota, the suspected cult leader, unveiled what investigators claim is a bi-coastal crime spree tied to t…

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From Uncertainty to Total Chaos, Your Stories About the New Trump Term 55:14

4d ago55:14

55:14

Since the inauguration in January, we’ve been getting emails and voice recordings from people whose lives have been thrust into uncertainty due to changes made by the Trump administration. Many federal workers and people who rely on federal money have lost their jobs. Others feel vulnerable and uncertain. This week, we’ll hear from a range of peopl…

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Judge rejects accused child killer’s plea; Woman wanted for wife’s death previously stabbed husband - TCN Sidebar 32:25

8d ago32:25

32:25

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Joshua Ritter breaks down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. He discusses potential hurdles for Karen Read’s defense ahead of her retrial, a judge rejecting Timothy Hauschultz’s plea deal in Ethan Haushultz’s death after the boy was abused and buried in the snow, and the man…

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Presenting "Crime House True Crime Stories": A Crime House Original 10:38

10d ago10:38

10:38

Crime House has a new original show, Crime House True Crime Stories. Every Monday, take a deep dive into some of the world’s most notorious true crime cases from that week in history, all connected by a captivating theme – infamous serial killers, mysterious disappearances, tragic murders, and more. Join host Vanessa Richardson every Monday. Search…

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Revisiting Early Grief 20:35

10d ago20:35

20:35

Sometimes we find ourselves revisiting the early days of grief. What do we remember about those early days? How far have we come from there? What are the things that trigger those memories? We discuss.By DeAnne & Astrid

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Security video captures woman’s slaying in alleged murder-for-hire amid multimillion-dollar divorce 43:58

11d ago43:58

43:58

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: When a man guns down millionaire entrepreneur Yesenia Torres in broad daylight outside of a restaurant, surveillance footage unveils an alleged murder-for-hire plot that police say was orchestrated by the victim’s husband Sergio Reveles amid the estranged couple’s c…

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I Was Ready to Write About My Domestic Abuser—Then Lawyers Said No. 1:02:10

11d ago1:02:10

1:02:10

When comedian Chelsea Devantez began writing her memoir, she knew exactly where to start: with a teenage relationship that spiraled into domestic violence. But when she submitted her draft, lawyers informed her she legally couldn't name her abuser or detail what happened. "I threw the book in the trash for a few months," Chelsea recalls. After cons…

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True Crime News Presents: American Hustlers 43:22

11d ago43:22

43:22

A new podcast series about a pair of con men whose escalating crimes of greed left a trail of victims in their wake. The show follows the stories of Kaushal Niroula, Danny Garcia, and the victims whose bank accounts they drained and lives they upended. The two men masqueraded as real estate moguls, art dealers, bankers, and even royalty as their we…

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Man’s shocking justification for fatal stabbing; Beauty queen back behind bars after TV appearance - TCN Sidebar 36:03

15d ago36:03

36:03

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Rachel Fiset joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss concert pianist Zachary Hughes’ shocking statements justifying his killing of Christina Parcell, A$AP Rocky’s acquittal on all charges in the high-profile case watched closely…

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Losses and Gains 22:19

17d ago22:19

22:19

In addition to our children, what else have we lost in the aftermath of their deaths? Have we gained anything? Does hope have anywhere to land in our lives after this?By DeAnne & Astrid

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Emerging Through the Crushing Pain of Grief with Kim Peacock, Nicole's Mom 51:27

17d ago51:27

51:27

"When Nicole went to Heaven, darkness invaded our world, and we wondered if our family would survive the crushing pain of grief." Kim Peacock When Kim's daughter Nicole died in a tragic off-roading accident three days after Christmas in 1998, it left her shattered, and her whole world seemed to stop. No parent is ever prepared for such trauma and p…

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Socialite acquitted in ex-husband’s death after fatal argument 51:56

18d ago51:56

51:56

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: An argument between socialite Penelope McGee and her politically prominent ex-husband, Andrew Savitz, ended with Savitz dropping dead and McGee charged with manslaughter. McGee was ultimately found not guilty, but that leaves one major question: who should be accountable for the man’s untimely death? Luis B…

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Manhood: It’s Complicated 50:05

17d ago50:05

50:05

Six and a half years ago, in the wake of the #MeToo movement, we asked our listeners how they think about manhood–how to be, what’s hard, where they feel lost. Fast forward to 2025, and the norms and trends around manhood are even more varied and complicated. So we thought it would be a good time to revisit the stories from 2018 and provide updates…

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Trial for mom whose dead baby was wrapped in foil; Woman allegedly stages sister’s overdose – TCN Sidebar 53:33

22d ago53:33

53:33

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Bob Motta joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Megan Boswell’s trial for murder after her baby was found in a trash can and wrapped in tin foil, a state supreme court’s ruling denying Karen Read’s appeal to drop charges ahead…

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Con men’s escalating crimes unravel after murder of millionaire art dealer 43:36

25d ago43:36

43:36

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: The escalating crimes of con men Kaushal Niroula and Danny Garcia left a trail of victims in their wake until their final criminal act, the murder of millionaire art dealer Cliff Lambert, exposed their web of deceit. Julie Golden and Kim Kantner of “True Crime News Presents: American Hustlers” join host Ana…

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After Sobriety, Chasing Goosebumps Instead of Highs 49:07

24d ago49:07

49:07

When the poet and writer Kaveh Akbar likes something, he really likes it. As a high school student, he got hooked on poetry. In college, it was alcohol. This week, Kaveh talks to Anna Sale about the factors that led to his sobriety, and he explains exactly how he manages a life that’s full of healthy, wonderful obsessions as well as problematic one…

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Chalk It Up To Grief (or stress, anxiety, worry, fear....) 24:45

25d ago24:45

24:45

Both DeAnne and Astrid experienced physical changes they chalked up to grief. In early grief especially, it can be hard to differentiate between the changes we go through. Is it grief or something else? We change in other ways, too. DeAnne brings up empathy - how we have changed in response to others. Turns out we don't look at people in the same w…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Child Overdose Death Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Death, Sex & Money

Slate Podcasts

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Two Moms with Two Dead Kids: When Your Child Dies From a Drug Overdose

DeAnne & Astrid

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Hope After Child Loss/The Empty Chair Endeavor

The Empty Chair Endeavor

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The Letters to My Son: Facing the Death of My Child from a Drug Overdose.

the letters to my son

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True Crime News: The Podcast

True Crime News

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‘Slender Man’ attacker seeking release in teen’s stabbing; Judge accused of shooting wife awaits fate 33:36

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Finding Meaning 25:40

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A Mom’s Grief Journey with Heather West, Adalyn and Maelyn’s Mom 42:23

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Alleged ‘Zizian’ cult linked to four slayings in three states 1:05:03

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From Uncertainty to Total Chaos, Your Stories About the New Trump Term 55:14

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Judge rejects accused child killer’s plea; Woman wanted for wife’s death previously stabbed husband - TCN Sidebar 32:25

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Presenting "Crime House True Crime Stories": A Crime House Original 10:38

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Revisiting Early Grief 20:35

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Security video captures woman’s slaying in alleged murder-for-hire amid multimillion-dollar divorce 43:58

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I Was Ready to Write About My Domestic Abuser—Then Lawyers Said No. 1:02:10

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True Crime News Presents: American Hustlers 43:22

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Man’s shocking justification for fatal stabbing; Beauty queen back behind bars after TV appearance - TCN Sidebar 36:03

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Losses and Gains 22:19

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Emerging Through the Crushing Pain of Grief with Kim Peacock, Nicole's Mom 51:27

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Socialite acquitted in ex-husband’s death after fatal argument 51:56

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Manhood: It’s Complicated 50:05

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Trial for mom whose dead baby was wrapped in foil; Woman allegedly stages sister’s overdose – TCN Sidebar 53:33

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Con men’s escalating crimes unravel after murder of millionaire art dealer 43:36

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After Sobriety, Chasing Goosebumps Instead of Highs 49:07

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Chalk It Up To Grief (or stress, anxiety, worry, fear....) 24:45

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