Episodes

  • OFFBITES: The fate of the nickel and a turtle that snuck into Rainforest Cafe

    OFFBITES: The fate of the nickel and a turtle that snuck into Rainforest Cafe
    May 3 2026
    We’re checking in on the fate of the nickel. Is it on track to disappear just like the penny? Then, we’re headed to a Rainforest Café to hear about a surprise visitor who appeared in its crocodile pool. Featuring audio from the Dana and Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit.
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    11 mins
  • OFFBITES: Hot tub boats and The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame garage

    OFFBITES: Hot tub boats and The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame garage
    May 3 2026
    We’re going to look in how to book a hot tub boat this summer – yeah that’s a boat with a hot tub on it. After that, we’ll end the show in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s garage. Featuring audio from the Adam and Jordana Show out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities and Own the Road with Kelli and Bob out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas.
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    11 mins
  • MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Alleged cop killer runs off in the nude, coerced confessions and more

    MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Alleged cop killer runs off in the nude, coerced confessions and more
    May 3 2026
    For this episode, we’re going to dive into some of what goes into bringing criminals to justice, and what happens when that process goes wrong. We’ll hear from reporter Steve Neavling as well as officials from around the country, like St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Melissa Price Smith and Pennsylvania lawmakers who want to put a stop t0 the death penalty. Featuring audio from WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, The Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis and WBBM Newsradio in Chicago.
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    25 mins
  • MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Updates on cases, including Nick Reiner, D4vd, Tanner Horner and the White House correspondents' dinner

    MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Updates on cases, including Nick Reiner, D4vd, Tanner Horner and the White House correspondents' dinner
    May 3 2026
    In this mini roundup, we're check in with some updates on developing true crime cases throughout the country. Featuring audio from KNX News, KRLD 1080, KWY Newsradio and WBEN.
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    18 mins
  • TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: When darkness continues after cases close

    TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: When darkness continues after cases close
    May 2 2026
    On this episode, we’re going to dive into some of what goes into bringing criminals to justice, and what happens when that process goes wrong with an interview with reporter Steve Neavling about a scandal regarding coerced suspect statements in Michigan. We'll also get updates on the White House correspondent's dinner incident, the Nick Reiner trial, the D4vd trial, the Tanner Horner trial, and more. Featuring audio from: WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, KNX News in Los Angeles, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, KRLD 1080 in Dallas, The Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis, A New Morning out of WBEN News Talk in Buffalo and WBBM Newsradio in Chicago.
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    42 mins
  • BONUS: Will nickels disappear? Plus, a turtle found at Rainforest Cafe, hot tub boats and The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's garage

    BONUS: Will nickels disappear? Plus, a turtle found at Rainforest Cafe, hot tub boats and The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's garage
    May 2 2026
    This week, we're checking in on the fate of the nickel. Is it on track to disappear just like the penny? Then, we’re headed to a Rainforest Café to hear about a surprise visitor who appeared in its crocodile pool. From there, we’re going to look in how to book a hot tub boat this summer – yeah that’s a boat with a hot tub on it. After that, we’ll end the show in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s garage. Now, that’s not where you park, but where you can personally rock out on instruments tucked away on the second floor of the museum. Featuring audio from the Dana and Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, the Adam and Jordana Show out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities and Own the Road with Kelli and Bob out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas.
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    22 mins
  • BONUS: What it's really like to lose your job to AI (Hint: you have to teach the robot how to replace you)

    BONUS: What it's really like to lose your job to AI (Hint: you have to teach the robot how to replace you)
    Apr 29 2026
    A woman recounts what happened when she lost her job to AI, and we hear about communities fighting about data centers in their midst. Plus, record-setting gas prices are about to strike, one expert warns and we discuss how Americans are feeling about their finances.
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    29 mins
  • BONUS: 'I've never seen anything like this:' As college decision day looms, many wonder if higher education is a safe bet

    BONUS: 'I've never seen anything like this:' As college decision day looms, many wonder if higher education is a safe bet
    Apr 28 2026
    Is higher education still a safe bet? As college decision day looms, one of the nation's premier experts grapples with the answer. Plus, we talk to a high school senior who garnered nearly $12 million in scholarships, and mark the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster with a professor who was there as a teen when the reactor melted down.
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    28 mins