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Detective?CHECK. Bronze Star Army Vet? CHECK. Former Secret Service Agent? CHECK. Hit Podcast host? CHECK. Is there anything today's guest can't do?!? Say hello to Jim Rathman, the other half of Real Life Real Crime; we had his other half, Woody Overton on episode 33. 
Jim walks me through his career and how he's happily landed where he is, investigating cold cases that desperately need attention. Jim and Woody balance their vast talents and skillsets to bring answers and closure ( if that's even possible) to families of victims. Jim shares a lot about the Courtney Coco case which the two of them were instrumental in helping crack,  though charges still have not been brought. Listen to find out why.
Jim has stayed busy during Quarantine focusing on a missing persons case that you just might have heard of... does the name Don Lewis mean anything to you? #tigerking 
Kirk write a three part series on his experience aptly titled "Trapped with Ms. Arias." You can find those as well as books on weight loss and wellness here.
Keep up with Jim on social and be sure to check out Real Life Real Crime where Jim and Woody share real cases they worked from their careers and they tackle important issues like trauma and suicide within law enforcement.
Thank you, Jim for killing the small talk!
Facebook: FacebookJIMRLRC
Instagram @jim_rathman
Twitter: @reallifecrime
I am on two fun new platforms/apps and I'd love for you to join me: the first is a streaming platform called GetVokl. I am live streaming my "Trivia + Chat" show there every Thursday night at 7pm EST. It's a free app, just make a profile and join me!
And a new podcast app called Goodpods is really making life fun right now. It's like a book club for people who listen to podcasts! Get the app, find me, (Rebekah Sebastian) and let's talk about what we're listening to!

DIE-ALOGUE is a Yellow Tape Inc. Production. Hosted by Rebekah Sebastian. Edited by Chris Gersbeck. Original theme music by Olivia Himes.
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I am so glad I had this conversation. I was apprehensive because I wasn't sure if I agreed with a lawyer publishing a tell all memoir about a client, but I let Kirk tell his story and it became clear that staying silent was not an option. His life was completely taken over by the case, the trials, and by Ms. Arias herself.
In this episode, Kirk shares what that was like, how it impacted him, and how he came to the other side. Don't want to spoil anything, but there is light on the other side, and Kirk is doing great. Talking with him made me deeply empathetic toward him and also brought up incredibly troubling aspects of our justice system that do not have easy answers; cameras in court room, media coverage, and more.
Kirk write a three part series on his experience aptly titled "Trapped with Ms. Arias." You can find those as well as books on weight loss and wellness here.
Keep up with Kirk on social!
Instagram @nurmiunchained
Twitter: @nurmiunchained ____________________________________________________________________
Join me Thursday nights at 7pm EST on GetVokl for "Trivia + Chats" - a little true crime trivia, and favorite case conversations! It's free to join and lots of true crime homies are already there.
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DIE-ALOGUE is a Yellow Tape Inc. Production. Hosted by Rebekah Sebastian. Edited by Chris Gersbeck. Original theme music by Olivia Himes.
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Did I just interview the nicest women in true crime? Possibly, but don't discount nice because these two have one of the most successful true crime podcasts out there, and you are going to hear all about how they started it (spontaneously!) and how they keep it going after nearly three years ( divide and conquer!). My guests today, Melissa and Mandy, were a ton of fun to interview and their dynamic is everything I hoped it would be. We get candid about why we like true crime, what we don't like so much about true crime, and who they would like to have as a guest on their show... or WOULD THEY? ( dateline style) Also, one of them is an enneagram 6 and one is a 7 -any guesses? Happy Almost Mother's Day to anyone celebrating, enjoy these OG ( not old) true crime mamas. You can keep up with Moms and Murder on their website, https://momsandmurder.com/ and on social: @momsandmurder ____________________________________________________________________ Maybe you want to watch a true crime parody I made?  Quarantine is a great time to share your love of the show with a friend who hasn't heard it yet!  Will you text your friend a link to your favorite episode? Or post on social media about the podcast and tag me! @diealoguepod. Or shout it to the world with a five star rating  + review on iTunes!  ___________________________________________________________________ DIE-ALOGUE is a Yellow Tape Inc. Production. Hosted by Rebekah Sebastian. Edited by Chris Gersbeck. Original theme music by Olivia Himes. Don't forget we are on Twitter, Instagram + FB: @diealoguepod Use the hashtag #diealoguepod on social media! KILL THE SMALL TALK. START A DIE-ALOGUE.

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Since many of us planned to be at CrimeCon today (sniff sniff), I thought it would be fun to re-release my FOURTH episode with CrimeCon creator, Kevin Balfe. It's pretty to cool hear how his crazy idea turned into the iconic event so many of us know and love - and look forward to! SEE YOU ON HALLOWEEN in Orlando, friends! ( Use code DIEALOGUE20 for 10% off your pass!) Enjoy! The man behind CrimeCon is our guest today! Kevin Balfe was so gracious and fun and smart - I really enjoyed talking with him. He is a true crime loving entrepreneur which is probably why I like him so much. In addition to digging deep into our love for the true crime genre, I also got some great intel on the year ahead for CrimeCon, including a little breaking news event announcement for later this year! If you haven't been to CrimeCon, this is an amazing opportunity to learn more about the spirit behind the event and how it's changing and growing. If you are already a CrimeCon aficionado, you'll love the behind the scenes dirt! Learn more about what CrimeCon has going on this fall and into next year - Crimecon.com We talk a lot about CrowdSolve Seattle - which is fast approaching. Here is a link to that event which is coming up quick!  Make sure you don't miss a thing and follow CrimeCon on Instagram! Thank you to Kevin for letting us record in your office studio! If you liked this episode and enjoy this podcast, be sure to subscribe, and please rate + review on iTunes! DIE-ALOGUE is a Yellow Tape Inc. Production. Hosted by Rebekah Sebastian. Edited by Chris Gersbeck. Original theme music by Olivia Himes. Continue the conversation with me on: INSTAGRAM + FACEBOOK! Use the hashtag #diealoguepodcast on social media! Thanks for exploring the of true crime with me! Rebekah 

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Karen Smith is a forensic investigator who is parlaying her years of experience into a new podcast - presented by CrimeCon - called Shattered Souls: a Forensic Detective's Diary. The podcast premieres May 9, so stay tuned and be sure to listen! For now, you can listen to episode 41 of DIE-ALOGUE and hear Karen share how she came to be a crime scene investigator  (you might be surprised), and how her work has shaped who she is. Her expertise has been called upon to consult for civil and criminal cases, and by the likes of CNN, HLN, among others.  I just had to ask about working with a certain Ms. Nancy Grace, and her answer satisfied.  I admitted I get nervous for the experts she has call into her show, but Karen assured me I needn't worry. Karen of course has a lot to say about true crime, but it's victims and justice that she cares the most about. Karen is also quite the creative which I was energized by. I hope you leave the episode as encouraged as I did! Be sure to keep up with Karen! Twitter: @KarenForensic Bare Bones Forensic Consulting I am grateful to Karen for killing the small talk! _________________________________________________________________ Maybe you want to watch a true crime parody I made? me! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAdTBMKIamM I am thrilled to share that DIE-ALOGUE is now a Stitcher Affiliate, and this is really good news for you! You can try Stitcher Premium for FREE for 30 days with the code  KILL. That's a ton of bonus episodes, ad free episodes and original content, for FREE! Go to https://www.stitcher.com/premium and use the Code: KILL. You will hear about our new sponsor, Daily Harvest in today's episode. To get $25 off your first box (( of DELICIOUS + HEALTHY) smoothies, soups + harvest bowls, visit DAILY HARVEST.COM // Use promo code: DIEHARD for $25 off!  Quarantine is a great time to share your love of the show with a friend who hasn't heard it yet!  Will you text your friend a link to your favorite episode? Or post on social media about the podcast and tag me! @diealoguepod. Or shout it to the world with a five star rating  + review on iTunes!  ___________________________________________________________________ DIE-ALOGUE is a Yellow Tape Inc. Production. Hosted by Rebekah Sebastian. Edited by Chris Gersbeck. Original theme music by Olivia Himes. Don't forget we are on Twitter, Instagram + FB: @diealoguepod Use the hashtag #diealoguepod on social media! KILL THE SMALL TALK. START A DIE-ALOGUE.

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Casey Anthony's Parents Speak, The Staircase: an American Murder Mystery, The Killing of Jon Benet: The Final Suspects Podcast. These are but a few of the projects my guest produced. Today I speak with a man who has VAST experience telling true crime stories. Not just any true crime stories- the ones we all know and...love? Hate to love? Love to hate? It depends on who you are, I suppose. Matt Sprouse is a TV Producer who led Jupiter Entertainment's programming for years, but is out on his own now. He was always looking for ways to tell these headline stories in the most human, respectful, yet compelling ways. I know you will love today's conversation because we get some inside scoop on these major cases, but also because we transcend that to tackle the larger issues that many of us wrestle with as we consume true crime. Also, Matt surprised me with a personal connection to a high profile case that shaped how he approached true crime. ( hint: it caused him to AVOID it for a long time) Listen to find out which story. Also he just sold a project that is in in development ( though paused because of COVID19), and he couldn't publicly share which case it is, but he told me off the record, and OMG, I cannot wait for it. I will share as soon as he gives me the green light. For Matt's full list of projects, you can check out his work on IMDB, and this is his production company, York + Wilder's site. I am thankful to Matt for killing the small talk! _________________________________________________________________ Maybe you want to watch a true crime parody I made? me! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAdTBMKIamM I am thrilled to share that DIE-ALOGUE is now a Stitcher Affiliate, and this is really good news for you! You can try Stitcher Premium for FREE for 30 days with the code  KILL. That's a ton of bonus episodes, ad free episodes and original content, for FREE! Go to https://www.stitcher.com/premium and use the Code: KILL. You will hear about our new sponsor, Daily Harvest in today's episode. To get $25 off your first box (( of DELICIOUS + HEALTHY) smoothies, soups + harvest bowls, visit DAILY HARVEST.COM // Use promo code: DIEHARD for $25 off!  Quarantine is a great time to share your love of the show with a friend who hasn't heard it yet!  Will you text your friend a link to your favorite episode? Or post on social media about the podcast and tag me! @diealoguepod. Or shout it to the world with a five star rating  + review on iTunes!  ___________________________________________________________________ DIE-ALOGUE is a Yellow Tape Inc. Production. Hosted by Rebekah Sebastian. Edited by Chris Gersbeck. Original theme music by Olivia Himes. Don't forget we are on Twitter, Instagram + FB: @diealoguepod Use the hashtag #diealoguepod on social media!

Maybe you want to watch a true crime parody I made? me! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAdTBMKIamM I am thrilled to share that DIE-ALOGUE is now a Stitcher Affiliate, and this is really good news for you! You can try Stitcher Premium for FREE for 30 days with the code  KILL. That's a ton of bonus episodes, ad free episodes and original content, for FREE! Go to https://www.stitcher.com/premium and use the Code: KILL. You will hear about our new sponsor, Daily Harvest in today's episode. To get $25 off your first box (( of DELICIOUS + HEALTHY) smoothies, soups + harvest bowls, visit DAILY HARVEST.COM // Use promo code: DIEHARD for $25 off!  Quarantine is a great time to share your love of the show with a friend who hasn't heard it yet!  Will you text your friend a link to your favorite episode? Or post on social media about the podcast and tag me! @diealoguepod. Or shout it to the world with a five star rating  + review on iTunes!  Another day, another 24 hour cycle in quarantine! Everyone holding up ok? Let me know how you are! I made a quarantine inspired video about true crime that might make you smile. Watch it here.  Today's guest is with a woman I have been following for years and am so glad we finally connected. Catherine Townsend - aka the 'Love Detective' is a writer, podcast host, and PI whose interesting career has taken her many places. You will hear how she get started writing a sex and love column, then began work as a PI, and eventually ended up immersed in true crime. TWo other hot topics covered quite a bit in today's episode: coronavirus and Tiger King! I found Catherine's unapologetic stance on true crime refreshing and liberating. Listen to the episode to hear what I mean, then let me know what you think! Keep up with Catherine by checking out seasons 1-3 of Hell and Gone Podcast, or follow her on instagram at: @lovedetective ___________________________________________________________________ DIE-ALOGUE is a Yellow Tape Inc. Production. Hosted by Rebekah Sebastian. Edited by Chris Gersbeck. Original theme music by Olivia Himes. Don't forget we are on Twitter, Instagram + FB: @diealoguepod Use the hashtag #diealoguepod on social media! KILL THE SMALL TALK. START A DIE-ALOGUE.

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Big thanks to the newest DIE-ALOGUE podcast sponsor, Vurbl! Vurbl is a new platform helping content producers like me get our message out to people like you! It's BRAND NEW and I am thrilled to partner with them. You can learn more at their website, www.Vurbl.com. ( pls check them out!) I am thrilled to share that DIE-ALOGUE is now a Stitcher Afilliate and this is really good news for you! You can try Stitcher Premium for FREE for 30 days with the code  KILL. That's a ton of bonus episodes, ad free episodes and original content, for FREE! Go to https://www.stitcher.com/premium and use the Code: KILL. Quarantine is a great time to share your love of the show with a friend who hasn't heard it yet!  Will you text your friend a link to your favorite episode? Or post on social media about the podcast and tag me! @diealoguepod. Or shout it to the world with a five star rating  + review on iTunes!  Another day, another 24 hour cycle in quarantine! Everyone holding up ok? Let me know how you are! So excited today's conversation with you. I was a *little* intimidated to interview these guys ( did you SEE their pictures? Check out my instagram: @diealoguepod), but I had little reason to fear. Kevin + Lou are warm, kind, and most impressive, candid about their stories - personally and professionally. This is one of the traits I admire most in people and appreciate most in a guest! Yes, you will hear about their FASCINATING careers - how they started and what a "typical" day looked like as undercover ATF agent (Kevin), and a homicide detective (Lou), but you will also hear about their struggles and how they sought help and now help others who have experienced trauma in their work.  Please check out their podcast - they are talking to some really interesting people and they often tackle issues of mental health in law enforcement. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/end-of-watch-with-bootsy-sal/id1481870424 Here is Kevin's book about his story as a Savannah Homicide Detective. Lou's book coming soon, and so much more - these guys are ones to watch. Keep up with them on social media: @endofwatchpodcast ____________________________________________________________________ DIE-ALOGUE is a Yellow Tape Inc. Production. Hosted by Rebekah Sebastian. Edited by Chris Gersbeck. Original theme music by Olivia Himes. Don't forget we are on Twitter, Instagram + FB: @diealoguepod Use the hashtag #diealoguepod on social media! KILL THE SMALL TALK. START A DIE-ALOGUE.

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Big thanks to the newest DIE-ALOGUE podcast sponsor, Vurbl! Vurbl is a new platform helping content producers like me get our message out to people like you! It's BRAND NEW and I am thrilled to partner with them. You can learn more at their website, www.Vurbl.com.  I am thrilled to share that DIE-ALOGUE is now a Stitcher Afilliate and this is really good news for you! You can try Stitcher Premium for FREE for 30 days with the code  KILL. That's a ton of bonus episodes, ad free episodes and original content, for FREE! Go to https://www.stitcher.com/premium and use the Code: KILL. Now is a great time to share your love of the show with a friend who hasn't heard it yet!  Will you text your friend a link to your favorite episode? Or post on social media about the podcast and tag me! @diealoguepod. Or shout it to the world with a five star rating  + review on iTunes!  Another day, another 24 hour cycle in quarantine! Everyone holding up ok? Let me know how you are! Happy April FUN Day - you'll get it once you hear today's episode. It's the perfect holiday for my two guests who have somehow managed to respectfully cover murders and make me LOL. And guess what? It feels good. Gretchen + Tabitha are hosts of "Housewives of True Crime," where they break down crazy cases and have fun doing it. These two are not slacking during quarantine, either - they put out a new show called Panic Party, inspired by the pandemic, of course, and it's a lovely diversion. A few weeks I joined them on their show as a "guest housewife ( an honor!) and we discussed Shayna Hubers. The episode is called "The Never Ending Girlfriend" (brilliant), and you can listen to it here.  You can see everything they're up to, get to know them a little, and follow them on social by going to their site for all the info! ____________________________________________________________________ DIE-ALOGUE is a Yellow Tape Inc. Production. Hosted by Rebekah Sebastian. Edited by Chris Gersbeck. Original theme music by Olivia Himes. Don't forget we are on Twitter, Instagram + FB: @diealoguepod Use the hashtag #diealoguepod on social media! KILL THE SMALL TALK. START A DIE-ALOGUE.  

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Hello, DIE- HARDS! How are we doing? Things are changing quickly, and you will note the chatter about coronavirus is in most episodes coming out now, but we didn't always know how serious it was when we recorded. I get it now. IT'S SERIOUS. My family is safe at home, I am working remotely, overseeing online school for the kids and staying in as much as possible. I hope today's episode, and all the ones forthcoming, offer you some comfort, joy, distraction, peace, or a chuckle - if only for an hour or so. I spoke with two good souls, doing great work in today's episode. Bill Thomas, a victim's advocate after the devastating loss of his sister, Cathy Thomas along with her girlfriend, Rebecca Dowski — the first two victims in the Colonial Parkway Murders ,which claimed the lives of eight people in and around Williamsburg from 1986 to 1989. Bill + Kristin teamed up and together, they moderate the Colonial Parkway Murders page on Facebook with nearly 10,000 followers and recently launched the podcast, Mind over Murder. (hear all about what cases they cover and why in our conversation) You can keep up with Bill + Kristin on social media: Facebook + Twitter! ____________________________________________________________________ Now is a great time to share your love of the show with a friend who hasn't heard it yet! As always, if you liked this episode and enjoy this podcast, be sure to subscribe, and please rate + review on iTunes!  DIE-ALOGUE is a Yellow Tape Inc. Production. Hosted by Rebekah Sebastian. Edited by Chris Gersbeck. Original theme music by Olivia Himes. Don't forget we are on Twitter, Instagram + FB: @diealoguepod Use the hashtag #diealoguepod on social media! KILL THE SMALL TALK. START A DIE-ALOGUE.  

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