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Secrets, Crimes & Audiotape

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An audio drama told week after week. We will bring you stories about crime, love, mystery and conspiracy. Some will make you laugh. Some will make you think. All will make you wonder... What's your secret?


All episodes of Secrets, Crimes & Audiotape are available exclusively on Wondery+ or on Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription.

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Our Editor's Take

Secrets, Crimes & Audiotape is a compelling podcast. Despite the title, the program is not about true crime. Instead, it is more like an audio comedy-drama. The show features host David Rheinstrom and celebrity voices acting out the parts. Some of the stories have at least some basis in truth, but this show tells them as fictionalized versions.

Secrets, Crimes & Audiotape debuted in 2016. Each episode or group of episodes has its own style and plot. But all works well for this show. All feature some sort of secret. The show began with "Air Force One." The two-part episode featured actor Stacy Keach portraying Lyndon Baines Johnson. Actress Glenn Headly played Jacqueline Kennedy. The secret is about how the First Lady feels about the vice president. Other episodes star names like husband-and-wife team Bodhi and Jenna Elfman. The actors voice "A Beautiful Spell." It's about a married couple with their own secrets.

Other episodes include "Upper West Blues: A Black Cat Murder Mystery." This is a murder mystery set in an Upper West Side apartment building. It is a cozy murder story with a modern sensibility. Secrets, Crimes & Audiotape also has what they call the "first-ever podcast musical" episodes. "Wait Wait Don't Kill Me" is about Sarah Koenig. She is the public radio staffer who came up with the idea to do the Serial true crime podcast.

Fans of good storytelling may enjoy the Secrets, Crimes & Audiotape podcast. Fans of this show may also like Radio Drama Revival, Rheinstrom's other podcast.

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Introducing Secrets, Crimes & Audiotape
06-09-2016
Introducing Secrets, Crimes & Audiotape
A new audio drama told week after week, from Wondery. Different stories about crime, love, mystery or conspiracy. Some will make you laugh. Some will make you think. All will make you wonder... What’s your secret?All episodes of Secrets, Crimes & Audiotape are available exclusively on Wondery+ or on Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription. To join Wondery+, visit: https://wondery.app.link/mT4GXWxqdab See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Introducing Secrets, Crimes & Audiotape
06-09-2016
Introducing Secrets, Crimes & Audiotape
A new audio drama told week after week, from Wondery. Different stories about crime, love, mystery or conspiracy. Some will make you laugh. Some will make you think. All will make you wonder... What’s your secret?All episodes of Secrets, Crimes & Audiotape are available exclusively on Wondery+ or on Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription. To join Wondery+, visit: https://wondery.app.link/mT4GXWxqdab See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Air Force One - Part One
20-09-2016
Air Force One - Part One
In the immediate aftermath of the assassination of JFK, President-to-be Lyndon Johnson (Stacy Keach) seems very interested in appearing close to Jacqueline Kennedy (Glenne Headly). So interested that it makes you wonder… what’s his secret? This play by Christopher Lee, and the theories it explores are based on Federal, classified and academic research; diaries and recollections of those who were in Dallas that afternoon and aboard the presidential jet, including Kennedy’s widow. It is an area of contested as well as substantiated documentation. Some names have been changed and some of the conversations imagined… Thank you to our sponsors: Blue Apron - Get 3 meals free on your first order when you visit them here: www.blueapron.com/secrets Audible.com - Get a free 30-day membership and a free book when you visit them here: www.audible.com/secrets MeUndies - Take 20% off your first order when you visit them here: www.meundies.com/secrets We'd like to hear from you. Find us on Twitter @SecretsCrimes or Facebook.com/SecretsCrimes, and please complete a quick survey at www.wondery.com/survey. Have a question? You can always email us at secrets@wondery.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Air Force One - Part Two
20-09-2016
Air Force One - Part Two
Jacqueline Kennedy had a secret: she never trusted LBJ, according to this fictionalized account of the 60 minutes that followed the assassination of JFK. This play by Christopher Lee, and the theories it explores are based on Federal, classified and academic research; diaries and recollections of those who were in Dallas that afternoon and aboard the presidential jet, including Kennedy’s widow. It is an area of contested as well as substantiated documentation. Some names have been changed and some of the conversations imagined… Thank you to our sponsors: Blue Apron - Get 3 meals free on your first order when you visit them here: www.blueapron.com/secrets Audible.com - Get a free 30-day membership and a free book when you visit them here: www.audible.com/secrets MeUndies - Take 20% off your first order when you visit them here: www.meundies.com/secrets We'd like to hear from you. Find us on Twitter @SecretsCrimes or Facebook.com/SecretsCrimes, and please complete a quick survey at www.wondery.com/survey. Have a question? You can always email us at secrets@wondery.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A Beautiful Spell - Part One
27-09-2016
A Beautiful Spell - Part One
Franny (Jenna Elfman) and Jim (Bodhi Elfman) have been happily married for 12 years. Until one night Franny wakes up with a very unsettling thought. What's her secret? The dark comedy, “A Beautiful Spell” is the first story from Secrets, Crimes & Audiotape. Told over 3 episodes, the Elfman’s play a married couple who spend one night walking through their insecurities, jealousies and fantasies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A Beautiful Spell - Part Two
04-10-2016
A Beautiful Spell - Part Two
Franny's secret is that she has been taking melatonin -- and Jim has revealed some secrets of his own. Will role playing help them put the spark back into their marriage? The dark comedy, “A Beautiful Spell” is the first story from Secrets, Crimes & Audiotape. Told over 3 episodes, real life couple Bodhi & Jenna Elfman play a Jim & Franny who spend one night walking through their insecurities, jealousies and fantasies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A Beautiful Spell - Part Three
11-10-2016
A Beautiful Spell - Part Three
Franny (Jenna Elfman) and Jim (Bodhi Elfman) take their role playing to the next level revealing the couple’s secret fantasies and leading to an intense conclusion to the night. The dark comedy, “A Beautiful Spell” is the first story from Secrets, Crimes & Audiotape. Told over 3 episodes, the Elfman’s play Jim & Franny who spend one night walking through their insecurities, jealousies and fantasies.To hear more episodes, listen exclusively with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for this and more exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/mT4GXWxqdabSupport us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Love Contract
18-10-2016
Love Contract
Laura's secret was that she was dating Derek - but she couldn't keep it from her nameless, manipulative Manager (Jane Kaczmareck). Inspired by real-life company rules that require employees to disclose a romantic relationship and acknowledge they could be fired over it, this dark, twisted comedy takes that premise to the point of absurdity, then shock. Laura is played by Jocelyn Towne. Written by Mike Bartlett. (A warning: this probably not an episode you want to listen around kids, or if you're expecting one) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Love Contract - Interview with Heather McDonald, Kate Casey, and Hernan Lopez
21-10-2016
Love Contract - Interview with Heather McDonald, Kate Casey, and Hernan Lopez
Bonus Episode: can't get enough of Love Contract? Well you're in luck... David Rheinstrom talks to Heather McDonald and Kate Casey, hosts of the Juicy Scoop and Reality Life podcasts on Wondery, as well as its founder, Hernan Lopez. What do you think David's secret will be this time?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wait Wait Don't Kill Me - Part One
15-11-2016
Wait Wait Don't Kill Me - Part One
Welcome to Wait Wait Don't Kill Me, the first ever podcast musical. Like Serial Season One, only with much more singing. In the opening episode, a young Sarah Koenig, a beat reporter for the Baltimore Sun, needs a big story to boost her career. Voices in her head give her an idea that could make her dream of working for Ira Glass come true. Years later we find Sarah working at This American Life, where Ira wants to do a show about murder. He asks a nervous Sarah to recount the murder that made her career and possibly solve it, something she immediately regrets. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wait Wait Don't Kill Me - Part Two
22-11-2016
Wait Wait Don't Kill Me - Part Two
Sarah’s secrets are catching up with her. She gains access to the physical evidence from the original Adnan Syed case courtesy of an overeager intern. Unfortunately, they don’t have the money to properly analyze it for DNA. A reluctant Sarah speaks with Adnan for the first time and he’s excited to finally meet someone who can clear his name. Meanwhile, Ira wants to spin Sarah’s story off into its own podcast and finds sponsorship money from an unlikely chonnection — Sarah’s ex, founder of internet startup Online Correspondence Chimp. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wait Wait Don't Kill Me - Part Three
29-11-2016
Wait Wait Don't Kill Me - Part Three
Ira becomes suspicious of an increasingly agitated Sarah, as more secrets are uncovered. We learn more about Adnan and Hae's relationship, which might not have been as perfect as we had thought. After questioning Sarah about the mysterious disappearance of the brandy bottle and an unseasonal delivery from Nordstrom Rack, Ira decides to make a visit to Charlie's office, who has a pretty big surprise of his own. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wait Wait Don't Kill Me - Part Four
06-12-2016
Wait Wait Don't Kill Me - Part Four
With the judge in Adnan’s case on the verge of granting him a retrial, Adnan confronts Sarah about the secret she hoped he’d never learn. Flashing back to 1998 we learn more about the role Jay really played in Hae’s death, while back in the present Ira threatens Sarah with the truth. As Sarah’s world begins to collapse around her, her ex-boyfriend and current CEO of Online Correspondence Chimp takes drastic action to make sure Adnan never gets out of prison. But it might be too little too late. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wait Wait Don't Kill Me - Part Five
13-12-2016
Wait Wait Don't Kill Me - Part Five
In the epic finale, Sarah’s journey charges towards its violent, thrilling and rhythmic conclusion. As Charlie races to Baltimore to stop Asia from testifying, Sarah has an earth-shattering revelation that breaks the case wide open. But will it be enough to pacify Ira? Will Adnan get to her first? Who will live? Who will die? Will Sarah finally earn her Peabody? Take your friendly earbuds and place them in your ears. All your questions will be answered as the world’s first serialized podcast musical concludes in spectacular fashion. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wait Wait Don't Kill Me - Interview with Dave Holstein and Alan Schmuckler
17-12-2016
Wait Wait Don't Kill Me - Interview with Dave Holstein and Alan Schmuckler
Bonus Episode: David Rheinstrom talks with Dave Holstein and Alan Schmuckler, the masterminds behind WWDKM. New to Secrets, Crimes & Audiotape? Don't miss the next episode: subscribe today at smarturl.it/sca See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This Is Not A Banksy - Part One
28-02-2017
This Is Not A Banksy - Part One
Unsuspecting Sam Bobienski gets plucked out of his content and happy life as a fast food chicken server and thrust into the bizarre hipster art world when a mysterious artist draws a picture on his butt at a party. Could it be a Banksy? His girlfriend thinks it is and is convinced that this is their ticket to fame and fortune. Sam is not so sure. Don't miss our host David Rheinstrom's interview with X Files Executive Producer, Glen Morgan after the show. Guest stars Mario Lopez and Heather McDonald. New to Secrets, Crimes & Audiotape? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This Is Not A Banksy - Part Two
07-03-2017
This Is Not A Banksy - Part Two
Sam’s life gets stranger and stranger as his derriere gains worldwide fame. Molly is riding high and Sam actually starts to enjoy it. Then things take a really bizarre turn that gives them both a reality check. But, in the end, our story doesn’t turn out so badly for our entrepreneurial friends. Guest stars Mario Lopez and Heather McDonald. New to Secrets, Crimes & Audiotape? Don't miss the next episode: subscribe today at smarturl.it/sca See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Upper West Blues: A Black Cat Murder Mystery - Part One
15-03-2017
Upper West Blues: A Black Cat Murder Mystery - Part One
Upper West Blues is a comic murder mystery set in an apartment building in the Upper West Side of Manhattan. When one of the long time tenants is discovered dead in her apartment, everyone is a bit edgy as this diverse and eccentric group of building mates tries to find the perpetrator and an unexpected master sleuth is revealed. New to Secrets, Crimes & Audiotape? Don't miss the next episode: subscribe today at smarturl.it/sca See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Upper West Blues: A Black Cat Murder Mystery - Part Two
21-03-2017
Upper West Blues: A Black Cat Murder Mystery - Part Two
The plot thickens as all of the tenants present their theories of who killed poor Mrs. Chase. We meet a few more of this colorful and rather discontented community. George gets closer to Ellie, as Detective Miller closes in on her as his most likely suspect. And Louis proves that cats do, indeed, have nine lives. New to Secrets, Crimes & Audiotape? Don't miss the next episode: subscribe today at smarturl.it/sca See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Upper West Blues: A Black Cat Murder Mystery - Part Three
28-03-2017
Upper West Blues: A Black Cat Murder Mystery - Part Three
The mystery of the Hermit has been solved and he doesn't seem like a bad guy after all. Now, what about the strychnine? And the groceries? And that nasty smell that Louis just can't place? Will Ellie be exonerated? That Boris seems like he has a lot to hide. Our story comes to a climactic end with some surprises and a new friend for George and Louis. New to Secrets, Crimes & Audiotape? Don't miss the next episode: subscribe today at smarturl.it/sca See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Defenestrator - Part One
10-05-2017
The Defenestrator - Part One
Sloane and Brandon have been hooking up. She is a rich, beautiful Ivy League graduate. He is a middle school teacher who finds Sloane entertaining, if frustrating in her rather detached view of life and love. Sloane presents Brandon with a proposition to buy his sperm for a tidy sum, no strings attached. Aside from thinking it's completely insane, Brandon has enough on his plate already, taking care of his older brother Doug. New to Secrets, Crimes & Audiotape? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.