True Crime Obsessed is a true crime and comedy podcast. The hosts of the show are Patrick Hinds and Gillian Pensavalle.
Patrick's career revolves around two passions-true crime and Broadway. Podcasting is his preferred medium for sharing his enthusiasm with fans. All Patrick's productions are part of the Obsessed Network, which he also created. Gillian has also created many podcasts, including The Hamilcast, which is all about the smash Broadway show Hamilton. She produces and performs in comedy series with her husband, Mike.
The True Crime Obsessed podcast hosts have a marked preference for scandalous, headline-grabbing crimes. They show no surprise when a jury finds real estate mogul Robert Durst guilty of murder. After all, the body parts washing up on the Texas coast were a big clue. The 1990 mysterious disappearance of twins in Georgia gets some much-needed attention. The hosts chronicle the rise and fall of Sheryl Leach with undisguised glee. Leach was the creator of Barney the Dinosaur.
Gillian and Patrick like to examine the details of celebrity deaths. Did Anna Nicole Smith die of a drug overdose, or was she the victim of her stepchildren's greed? Is there any truth to the rumors that surrounded the death of R&B icon Whitney Houston? Whose involvement kept the identity of rapper Jam Master Jay's murderer protected? Why did Selena's best friend and confidant gun her down? Why did Phil Hartman's wife kill him and herself?
Some episodes of True Crime Obsessed go over the misdeeds of serial killers. The hosts tell the story of the Hillside Strangler, who terrorized Los Angeles County for a year. The Killer Nurse gets implicated in the deaths of over 400 patients. The Boston Strangler charmed his way into the homes of thirteen women and murdered them.
Patrick and Gillian's experience with podcasting results in a slick, seamless series. Both hosts are high-energy. This makes True Crime Obsessed a great listen for lovers of morning radio shows. True crime fans who appreciate salacious and tawdry details may like this podcast. Schadenfreude is a big theme here. So is humor. New episodes arrive weekly.
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