Episodes

  • The Knutby Cult Murder...

    The Knutby Cult Murder...
    Jul 18 2025
    A cult pastor. A murder disguised as divine prophecy. In a sleepy Swedish village, text messages from "God" led to bloodshed, betrayal, and the unmasking of a terrifying secret behind the pulpit. Sponsor: shopify.com/casual - start your $1 per month trial period today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • The Jaipur Tinder Murder

    The Jaipur Tinder Murder
    Jul 15 2025
    Catfish meets catfish in this twisted tale of Tinder, scams, and cold-blooded murder. Discover how a double life, a fake identity, and a deadly plan collided in Jaipur. Sponsor: rocketmoney.com/casual - cancel your unwanted subscriptions today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Kazuo Taoka: The Japanese Godfather

    Kazuo Taoka: The Japanese Godfather
    Jul 11 2025
    Once a street orphan, Kazuo Taoka rose to become Japan’s most feared yakuza boss—transforming the Yamaguchi-gumi into a criminal empire that blended blood, business, and showbiz. Here's how. Sponsor:shopify.com/casual - start your $1 per month trial today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 34 mins
  • Flashback to the Duchess of Death: How One Billionaire Heiress Might Have Gotten Away With Murder

    Flashback to the Duchess of Death: How One Billionaire Heiress Might Have Gotten Away With Murder
    Jul 6 2025
    In this flashback episode, Simon delves into the intriguing story of Doris Duke - a beloved public figure who might also have been a murderer. Allegedly. Join us as we uncover the revelations highlighted by a Vanity Fair journalist. Sponsor: Shopify: ⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/casual⁠⁠⁠ - start your $1 per month trial period Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • The Greenbrier Ghost: The Woman Who Solved Her Own Murder

    The Greenbrier Ghost: The Woman Who Solved Her Own Murder
    Jun 28 2025
    A ghostly wife returns from the grave to accuse her husband of murder—sparking the only U.S. case where a spirit helped convict a killer. Was justice served… or conjured? Sponsors:Shopify: ⁠shopify.com/casual⁠ - start your $1 per month trial periodRocket Money: Download the Rocket Money app today and tell them you heard about them from my show! (Note: Although the introduction may suggest otherwise, this is an episode of The Casual Criminalist, not Decoding the Unknown) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Introducing: Almost Interesting by Simon Whistler

    Introducing: Almost Interesting by Simon Whistler
    Jun 26 2025
    Welcome to Almost Interesting, the podcast designed to be just interesting enough - but not too interesting, obviously. In each episode, I'll dive gently and aimlessly into topics that are, frankly, not exactly gripping - but perfect for drifting off, relaxing, or just having some pleasant background noise. Think of it like those stories your slightly boring friend tells, but without the social obligation to pretend you're listening. Listen now on ⁠Apple⁠, ⁠Spotify⁠, or wherever you get your podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 mins
  • The 5 Weirdest Murders That Have NEVER Been Explained...

    The 5 Weirdest Murders That Have NEVER Been Explained...
    Jun 21 2025
    Five gruesome cases, zero answers. From fitness instructor Missy Bevers to CIA whispers and missing hands—these baffling, unsolved murders defy logic, justice, and belief. Dive into the weirdest true crime ever. Sponsor: shopify.com/casual⁠⁠ - start your $1 per month trial period Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 hrs and 3 mins
  • Flashback to The Westfield Watcher

    Flashback to The Westfield Watcher
    Jun 13 2025
    In this flashback episode, Simon discusses the unsettling case of the Westfield Watcher, where a family's move into their dream home in Westfield, New Jersey, turned into a terrifying ordeal. Sponsor: Shopify: ⁠⁠shopify.com/casual⁠⁠ - start your $1 per month trial period Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 mins