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Season 3

July 12, 2025

The Mysterious Disappearance of Jennifer Kessie: Unsolved True Crime …

What happens when a vibrant young woman simply vanishes without a trace? In this gripping episode of True Crime, Authors & Extraordinary People , host David McClam takes you on a haunting journey into the unsolved disappeara...

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July 5, 2025

Unpacking Credit Card Debt: Tommy Kilpatrick's Fight Against Banking …

What if you could challenge the very system that has kept you in debt? Join us in this riveting episode of True Crime, Authors & Extraordinary People as host David McClam sits down with Tommy Kilpatrick, a retired American li...

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June 27, 2025

Deflection, Denial, and the Death of Taylor Barksdale

What happens when a desperate plea for help goes unanswered? In this gripping episode of "True Crime, Authors & Extraordinary People," host David McClam confronts the heart-wrenching case of Taylor Barksdale, whose tragic st...

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June 23, 2025

Carew Papritz on Legacy, Gratitude, and the Power of Handwritten Lett…

What if a simple handwritten note could transform your life and the lives of others? Join host David McClam in this riveting episode of "True Crime, Authors & Extraordinary People" as he welcomes award-winning author Carew Pa...

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June 17, 2025

Where I have been

This episode encapsulates the profound challenges faced by our host, David McClam, as he navigates a tumultuous period marked by personal loss and professional upheaval. The discussion begins with an earnest acknowledgment of...

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May 16, 2025

Programming Update

This is a quick Programming update to let you know why I have been gone and when the show will return to regular weekly episodes

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April 4, 2025

The Rise and Fall of Miss Fanny's Biscuits: Wanda E. Brunstetter & Ma…

The discussion unfolds with a profound exploration of the intricate relationship between authors and their subjects, specifically focusing on the world of Amish fiction. The guests, Wanda E. Brunstetter and Martha Bolton, sha...

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March 21, 2025

Kaelen Tucker: The Relay Felt Around The World

The episode culminates in a robust exploration of the Kaelen Tucker incident, a case that has garnered significant media attention. I meticulously dissect the events surrounding the baton strike, questioning the motivations b...

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Feb. 17, 2025

Scott Hoffman's Inside: A Unique Perspective on Mob Life

The central theme of this podcast episode revolves around the profound experiences of Scott M. Hoffman, who offers a unique perspective on life within the organized crime milieu, particularly as the son of a high-ranking mobs...

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Feb. 9, 2025

The Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The podcast episode provides a compelling narrative surrounding the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one of the most significant figures in American civil rights history. It opens with a powerful acknowledgment of...

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Jan. 23, 2025

The Whammy That Won: Inside the Press Your Luck Scandal

Michael Larson's extraordinary story is one of brilliance and tragedy, as he famously outsmarted the game show "Press Your Luck" in 1984, winning a staggering $110,237—an unprecedented amount at the time. Larson cracked the s...

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