The Crime Cafe

This episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features true crime writer, Doug Kari . A writer who isn’t just Googling to get answers. 🙂 Check out the episode. How often do you get to hear stories from an actual “boots on the ground” journalist, these days? Well, their numbers may be dwindling, but they still exist and here you go! And for a PDF copy of the transcript, click here ! Deb...

This episode of the Crime Cafe features my interview with crime writer and independent publisher, Charles D’Amico . His Neil Baggio series has a villain, who’s got his own story, too. And you can learn more about that here! And you can download a PDF of the transcript here . Debbi ( 00:55 ): Hi everyone. My guest today is originally from Metro Detroit. He writes the award-winning Neil...

This episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features my interview with crime fiction and nonfiction author, Phil Halton His website poses a question: How do we create meaning in the face of chaos? Riddle me that, eh? 🙂 You can download a copy of the transcript here . Debbi ( 00:52 ): Hi everyone. Today I have a guest who says he didn’t plan to become a writer, but as a soldier and later a security con...

Hi there! 🙂 On the Crime Cafe this week, we have my interview with Matt Witten , who’ll tell us all about his latest novel, 51% , which will (with any luck) be adapted, produced, and distributed to a television set screen near you. He is also optimistic in the face of the insanity we’ve all been subjected to about the future, which is somewhat reassuring. For a copy of the transcript,...

My guest this week on the Crime Cafe podcast is crime writer and screenwriter M.M. DeLuca . Among other things, we discussed what it was like for her to study with a Pulitzer Prize winning writer. For a copy of the transcript, click here . Debbi ( 00:54 ): Hi everybody. Today my guest is the author of five critically acclaimed suspense novels, including her latest novel, The Divorce Party . Origin...

This week’s guest is William Stuart , executive producer and director of the popular scripted podcast American Afterlife . Imagine, using a scripted podcast as a proof of concept. Because we talk about that here Download a copy of the transcript here . Debbi ( 00:54 ): Hi everyone. My guest is a veteran entertainment executive with extensive industry experience. As president and CEO of Auror...

My guest this week on the Crime Cafe podcast is poli-sci professor and crime writer Caleb McGee Husmann . We talk a little about his academic specialty–political science–and mostly about writing and crime fiction! For a copy of the transcript, click here . Debbi ( 00:54 ): Hi everyone. My guest today is the author of several novels, including Exteriors and Interiors , Feral Chickens: A...

My guest this week on the Crime Cafe podcast is thriller author Jennifer Lycette . Check out her book titles: The Algorithm Will See You Now and The Committee Will Kill You Now . So … clearly a cozy writer? 🙂 Nope, medical thrillers. Transcripts available for download to all free and paid  Patreon members . Debbi ( 00:54 ): Hi everyone. My guest today is a doctor who writes medical thriller...

My guest this week on the Crime Cafe podcast is Clay Stafford . Check out the plans for the upcoming Killer Nashville conference , which celebrates its 21st anniversary. So, it can now legally drink whatever it wants. 🙂 Transcripts available for download to all free and paid Patreon members . Debbi ( 00:54 ): Hi everyone. Before we get started with the show, I’d like to announce that my thi...

My guest this week on the Crime Cafe podcast is Gregory Poirier . Check out what Gregory has to say about screenwriting, as well as crime writing! You can download a copy of the transcript here. Debbi ( 00:54 ): Hi everyone. Our guest today is an acclaimed screenwriter, director, and producer whose work spans film and television. His credits include National Treasure: Book of Secrets , Knox Goes A...

My guest this week on the Crime Cafe podcast is Liz Lazarus . Listen in on her remarkable story. I’m ready to sign-up for karate class now. You can download a copy of the transcript here . Debbi ( 00:54 ): Hi everyone. My guest today has an engineering degree and a very interesting background in general. Among other things, she lived in Paris for three years and speaks fluent French. She has...

My guest this week on the Crime Cafe podcast is Graciela Kenig, a crime writer who can tell you a tale in two languages. But she’s giving away her debut novel , The Plans They Made , in English. I forgot to ask about translations! Check out the transcript of our interview here .   Debbi ( 00:54 ): Hi everyone. My guest today has been a feature journalist, online forum contributor, and c...

My guest interview this week on the Crime Cafe podcast is with the author of two mystery series, Joy Ann Ribar . Learn all about the  Deep Lakes  and  Bay Browning series here! Transcript available here . Debbi ( 00:12 ): Hi, everyone. I hope the year is going well for everybody. Today I have as my guest, the author of two mystery series, the Deep Lakes Cozy Mysteries and the Bay Browning Mysterie...

This episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features an entry from  The Adventures of Philip Marlowe , which you can get without the ads  here  or  here . Other than the one in the Old Time Radio  broadcast replay.  It’s called “The Dancing Hands” , which doesn’t sound particularly on-brand .   Enjoy the show! Perhaps someday, I’ll be able to afford making transcripts...

This episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features an entry from  The Adventures of Philip Marlowe , which you can get without the ads  here  or  here . Other than the one in the Old Time Radio  broadcast replay. 🙂 Someday, perhaps, I’ll make enough money to create transcripts of the Philip Marlowe episodes. Would you be willing to pay (even a buck) for that , said the New York Times bestselli...

My guest interview this week on the Crime Cafe podcast is with crime writer and publisher of The Real Book Spy on Substack, Ryan Steck . Also, feel free to download a copy of the transcript here . Debbi ( 00:52 ): Hi everyone. Welcome to 2026. Our first show of the new year features the author of the Matthew Redd Thriller Series. He’s also a freelance developmental editor, which is an import...

This episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features an entry from  The Adventures of Philip Marlowe , which you can get without the ads  here  or  here . Other than the one in the Old Time Radio  broadcast  replay. This episode is called “The Old Acquaintance”. As in, happy new year! Get ready for 2026!

This episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features an entry from The Adventures of Philip Marlowe , which you can get without the ads here or here . Other than the one in the Old Time Radio broadcast replay. This episode is called “The Friend from Detroit”. The Motor City. 🙂 PS: The Crime Cafe Nine Book Set is on-sale at the reduced price of $2.99 until the end of the year. Or get a free copy as a p...

My guest interview this week on the Crime Cafe podcast is with semi-retired attorney and crime writer, James Polkinghorn . Check out our discussion of Liquid Shades of Blue . And a little about the practice of law. You can download a copy of the transcript here! Debbi ( 00:54 ): Hi everyone. My guest today is semi-retired litigator and trial. He was a semi-retired litigator and trial attorney, is...

My guest interview this week on the Crime Cafe podcast is with award-winning crime writer Victoria Selman . And, yes, we do have a brief discussion of Doctor Who ! 🙂 And Guy Fawkes ! You can download a copy of the transcript here . Debbi ( 00:12 ): Hi everyone. My guest today is the Sunday Times and Amazon number one bestselling author of five thrillers, including her popular Ziba MacKenzie serie...

My guest interview this week on the Crime Cafe podcast is with former investigator and crime writer Patrick H. Moore . Check out our discussion of Patrick’s work in sentencing mitigation work. It’s a lesser-known unique type of investigative work. You can download a copy of the transcript here .   Debbi ( 00:54 ): Hi everyone. My guest today is a retired Los Angeles based investig...

My guest interview this week on the Crime Cafe podcast is with legal thriller author Amanda DuBois . Among other things, we talk about how telling true stories persuasively can make you a better fiction writer. Learn more about her novel, Unshackled , here . For a PDF copy of the interview, just click here . It’s there, somewhere. 🙂 Debbi ( 00:54 ): Hi everyone. My guest this week is the fo...

My guest interview this week on the Crime Cafe podcast is with crime fiction author Desmond P. Ryan . Check out our discussion about Toronto and the experiences in law enforcement that have informed his fiction. You can download a copy of the transcript here . Debbi Mack ( 00:07 ): Hi everyone. My guest today is a former police detective with the Toronto Police who draws on his experiences to writ...

My guest interview this week on the Crime Cafe podcast is with thriller author Christina Kovac . Get the bird’s eye lowdown scoop inside story about her latest novel, Watch Us Fall ! For a copy of the transcript, click here . Debbi ( 00:54 ): Hi everyone. My guest this week worked in television news covering crime and politics at Fox Five’s 10 o’clock news in Washington DC. She w...

The Crime Cafe once again is pleased to bring another episode from the annals of Old Time Radio! With one of my favorite protagonists– Philip Marlowe ! With Gerald Mohr in the title role! Get early access to ad-free episodes and bonuses, when you become a Patron !