Best Parcast Podcasts (2025)

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The Rothko Scam 48:39

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In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Manhattan’s Knoedler Gallery made about $80 million selling art by Mark Rothko, Jackson Pollock, Robert Motherwell, and other Abstract Expressionist icons. But in 2011, the truth came out: the paintings were forgeries. The buyers were scammed. Employees at the Knoedler claimed they, too, were victims. But were the…

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Tesla's Death Ray 50:06

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Nikola Tesla patented over 300 inventions. When he died, the US government confiscated 80 trunks of his notes and blueprints… and only returned 60 to his heir. In his lifetime, Tesla tinkered with weather control machines, alien transmission readers, and a “death ray” that would revolutionize society. The missing trunks may be evidence that these i…

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Was the Lindbergh Kidnapping an Inside Job? 44:44

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Several murders have been dubbed “the crime of the century," but the Lindbergh kidnapping case of 1932 might actually deserve the title. According to some, it shaped the culture of conspiracy theories in America. Was Bruno Richard Hauptmann really guilty, or was he framed? Did he have co-conspirators? Or was the crime perpetrated by the victim’s ow…

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Ed Gein Pt. 2 45:58

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Hi listeners! After this week, we'll be taking a short break for the holiday. We'll be back in December with a special series to close out the year. Until then, here's Ed Gein Pt. 2. After murdering two women, robbing graves, and decorating his home with human body parts, Ed Gein found himself arrested and in the media’s spotlight. We look into his…

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Travis Walton's Alien Abduction 47:45

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November 5th, 2025 is the 50th anniversary of the events that inspired the 1993 film, Fire in the Sky. Seven lumberjacks saw a UFO… and one was pulled inside. Some say the men invented the story to dodge a work deadline. But the lumberjacks claim their chief debunker… is a government disinformation agent. We mention Operation Mockingbird in today…

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Greg Glenday - CEO of Acast on the Future of Podcasting, Industry Consolidation, and Omni-Channel Campaigns 48:42

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Today on The Casey Adams Show, I sat down with Greg Glenday, the CEO of Acast, the world’s largest independent podcast company. In this conversation, we discuss the future of podcasting and how the industry has matured, the role of consolidation and how Acast approaches it, and the growing importance of omni channel campaigns, among other key topic…

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Ed Gein Pt. 1 36:06

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We explore the twisted mind of Ed Gein, whose gruesome killings inspired horror movies Pyscho, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and The Silence of the Lambs. Gein was known for years as the local handyman in Plainfield, until it was uncovered in 1957 that he killed two women and robbed the graves of multiple other women. Stay up to date with changes co…

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Bernt Bornich – Founder and CEO of 1X Technologies on the Future of Humanoid Robots 50:21

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Today on The Casey Adams Show, I sat down with Bernt Bornich, the Founder and CEO of 1X Technologies, a Norwegian-American robotics and AI company pioneering the development of general-purpose humanoid robots for home environments. Bernt shares the incredible journey behind building 1X—from its origins as Halodi Robotics in Norway to becoming a glo…

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Spring-Heeled Jack: Cryptid or Conspiracy? 49:54

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Supernaturally-high leaps. Glowing red eyes. Fire breath. This monster violently assaulted young women, and terrorized others across London. Was he a band of upper-class criminals? A ghost? Or a business plan? Historian Dr. Mike Dash joins us to uncover the truth. For more from Mike Dash, check out: www.mikedashhistory.com and his AskHistorians arc…

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Halloween Special: The Candy Lady 30:40

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For Halloween this year we are bringing back one of your favorites, an urban legend about a terrifying Texas child-killer… and discussing how real-life cases echo the legend. Stay up to date with changes coming to the feed on @serialkillerspodcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Ryan Steelberg – CEO of Veritone on Harnessing AI to Transform Media and Business 47:03

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Today on The Casey Adams Show, Casey sits down with Ryan Steelberg, CEO and co-founder of Veritone, for an in-depth conversation about entrepreneurship, innovation, and the evolution of artificial intelligence. Ryan has spent more than two decades building and scaling technology companies, raising over $180 million in capital and creating more than…

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Is An Alien Probe Really Coming in November? 39:10

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In July 2025, researchers discovered an interstellar object entering our solar system. It’s only the third we’ve detected – ever – and it’s been dubbed Comet 3I/ATLAS. NASA says it does not pose a threat to us. But one Harvard scientist suggests 3I/ATLAS isn’t necessarily a comet – there are too many anomalies. He says, this object may not be natur…

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Halloween Special: The 'Scream' Killer 48:31

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For Halloween this year we are bringing back one of your favorites. In 1996, a new horror movie with an innovative twist would reinvigorate the slasher genre. But behind the fictional Ghostface was an inspiration steeped in reality. A man in a makeshift mask who stalked and tormented teenage girls during a three-day murderous rampage. A man known a…

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Shakespeare’s Encrypted Map to Freemason Treasure 56:03

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Shakespeare’s First Folio is an incredible historical treasure. It also might be an encrypted treasure map. According to the theories, the First Folio’s secret code reveals the “real” Shakespeare author, a royal cover-up, a Freemason conspiracy, and of course, a map to priceless buried treasure. Treasure that may still be out there. Keep up with Co…

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The Smiley Face Murder Theory 49:11

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This episode first aired on November 18, 2024. Across the U.S., college-aged men have been found dead in rivers, lakes, and ponds, and while their deaths have been ruled accidental, a team of retired detectives believes something more nefarious is going on. We’re joined by producer Chelsea Wood and co-hosts Aine Cain and Kevin Greenlee from The Mur…

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Candy Jones, the Brainwashed Fashion Model 48:03

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The Doomsday Murders 40:37

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This episode first aired on April 14, 2025. The sordid story of Chad and Lori Daybell hit national news in 2020: missing children, suspicious deaths, and a trail of fringe religious beliefs. We’re diving in with author and former criminal defense attorney Lori Hellis, whose book Children of Darkness and Light unpacks the twists of this case. Stay u…

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Fake News and Forgeries: How MI6 Manipulated Americans 43:11

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As Germany conquered Europe in 1940, the UK desperately needed foreign reinforcements. When the American people hesitated to help, MI6 conspired to secretly change their minds. But how far did the influence go? Conspiracy theories suggest the US President may have conspired in the psy-op on his own people… and together with MI6, may have concealed …

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Albert Fish 37:12

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This episode first aired on August 19, 2024. He’s been called many names: the Boogeyman, the Thrill Vulture, the Moon Maniac, the Werewolf of Wysteria… But in life, he was known as Albert Fish and his gruesome crimes redefined the limits of human depravity. Stay up to date with changes coming to the feed on @serialkillerspodcast! Learn more about y…

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Helena Blavatsky: The Most Interesting Woman in the World? 42:33

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Most of what we know about Helena Blavatsky’s life seems improbable. In her 59 years on Earth, she was a young Russian aristocrat. A Parisian circus performer. A concert pianist in England. A clairvoyant. A medium. A telepath. An author. A missionary. A descendant of a Rosicrucian Freemason. And some would say: a chain-smoking degenerate liar…possi…

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Jolly Jane Toppan (And an Announcement!) 49:20

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This episode first aired on January 15, 2018. On the outside, Jane Toppan seemed like a loving nurse who cared deeply for her patients. But for years, she used her nursing skills to experiment with medicines…and kill the people who trusted her the most. Stay up to date with changes coming to the feed on @serialkillerspodcast! Learn more about your …

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The Gerry Irwin Incident 43:50

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Driving through the remote Utah desert on the way back to his military base, 23-year-old Private Gerry Irwin witnessed what he thought was a plane crash. He pulled over and ran off into the darkness to help the survivors… and woke up in the hospital 24 hours later with no memory of what happened next. According to the sheriff, he had to be mistaken…

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Profit Killer: Dorothea Puente 37:34

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She dressed like a grandmother, lied about her age, and acted like a guardian angel… while secretly killing the very people she claimed to help. At her Sacramento boarding house, Dorothea Puente took in elderly, sick and disabled tenants. But once their social security checks arrived, she killed them, then spent all their money. Keep up with us on …

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The Smurl Family Haunting 53:44

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In 1973, Jack and Janet Smurl move into a modest duplex in West Pittston, Pennsylvania, hoping for a fresh start. What follows is more than a decade of escalating disturbances: strange smells, disembodied voices, levitations, physical assaults, and eventually, a demonic entity said to stalk the family even outside their home. With no help from the …

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Thrill Killer: Richard Biegenwald 40:25

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Richard Biegenwald didn’t have a consistent method or a clear motive. He killed out of impulse—sometimes for attention, sometimes for no reason at all. His crimes were scattered, senseless, and terrifyingly casual. From luring teens to shooting strangers, Biegenwald thrived on chaos and unpredictability. With no victim profile and no emotional trig…

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The 600 Lives of Fidel Castro 39:16

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When Fidel Castro overthrew Cuba’s dictator in 1959, the Communist leader and provocateur quickly became a threat to the U.S. government. The CIA has been proven responsible for at least eight plots against Castro’s life. Despite the creativity of their attempts—including everything from an exploding cigar to a mafia hit—they were ultimately unsucc…

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Lust Killer: Jeffrey Dahmer 39:19

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Jeffrey Dahmer seemed quiet, even unassuming. But beneath the surface was a man consumed by violent desire. He didn’t kill out of anger—he killed to satisfy a fantasy. Every detail was deliberate, from the way he lured his victims to the way he posed their bodies. Driven by arousal, obsession, and control, he found pleasure not just in death, but i…

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TWA Flight 800: The Plane That Exploded Mid-Air 42:58

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On July 17th, 1996, about 13 minutes into a direct flight from New York to Paris, TWA Flight 800 exploded in mid-air, killing all 230 people on board. An extensive investigation concluded that the most likely culprit was a mechanical issue. But the official story didn’t stop rumors that a missile brought down the airliner – and that the government …

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Julia Hartz — Co-founder & CEO of Eventbrite on Taking the Company from Idea to IPO 39:29

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Today on The Casey Adams Show, I sat down with Julia Hartz, the Co-founder and CEO of Eventbrite. Julia is one of only 21 women who have co-founded a company, taken it public, and still lead as CEO, an extraordinary accomplishment in the business world. Before founding Eventbrite in 2006, Julia began her career in television as a development execut…

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Mission Killer: "Real Life Dexter" Manny Pardo 31:00

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This Florida cop dedicated his life to fighting crime. But in his mind, the only way to truly clean up the streets, was to become a killer himself. So Manuel “Manny” Pardo killed nine people. And even in jail, he claimed his family would see him as a hero. Keep up with us on Instagram @serialkillerspodcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p…

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Michael Jacobson – CEO of French Florist on Turning His Uncle’s Struggling Flower Shop into a $9.5M Powerhouse 50:02

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This episode is sponsored by Adobe in partnership with Coursera. Through the Adobe Digital Academy, they’re offering free certificates in AI, design, marketing, and storytelling—skills that matter in today’s world. Whether you’re a founder, creator, or someone looking to grow, these courses are practical, flexible, and built for how we learn today.…

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Australia’s Area 51 39:15

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First, they said Pine Gap was for space research. Then, it was a weather station. It’s now called a defense base, but Australians often refer to it as their country’s Area 51. Some suspect the facility is housing alien life and giant UFOs that have crash landed on earth. Others say its satellites and surveillance technology are part of a global war…

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Visionary Killer: Joe Kallinger 30:58

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The visionary killer blames their crimes on an external force – an apparition who commands them to kill. In Joseph Kallinger’s case, multiple entities urging him to commit arson… and then, to kill everyone on planet Earth. Keep up with us on Instagram @serialkillerspodcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Adam Bedford – Founder of Sans on Building a Healthier Home 44:24

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This episode is sponsored by Adobe in partnership with Coursera. Through the Adobe Digital Academy, they’re offering free certificates in AI, design, marketing, and storytelling—skills that matter in today’s world. Whether you’re a founder, creator, or someone looking to grow, these courses are practical, flexible, and built for how we learn today.…

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Was the “Pirate King” also the King’s Spy? 43:16

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In 1695, “The Pirate King” Henry Every pulled off a heist, evaded a global manhunt, and vanished with his newfound treasure. He was never found…or was he? A new theory suggests the King of England not only knew what happened to Henry – he hired the “missing” pirate as a spy. Keep up with Conspiracy Theories! YouTube: ⁠@ConspiracyTheoriesPodcast⁠ In…

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Power and Control Killer: Ted Bundy 41:09

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Ted Bundy was calculated, composed, even charming. But behind the polished exterior was a predator obsessed with control. He used manipulation, deceit, and dominance to gain total power over his victims. From his carefully planned attacks to his detailed confessions, Ted Bundy is a textbook case of a power and control killer. Keep up with us on Ins…