Record Crimes

Alyssa and Clarisse come together for a joint episode this week. Starting off with a heavy hitter, Alyssa talks about the tragic death of YouTube superstar Christina Grimmie and her impact on the streaming world. Clarisse finishes off with a lighter scandal just in time for all the sports fans out there- the 2004 Super Bowl Halftime Show with Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake and the wardrobe ma...

Starting off strong this year, Alyssa dives into the death of the King of Soul: Sam Cooke. We know this is a case y’all have been waiting to hear— but let’s hope you can handle the conspiracies, lack of investigating, and Clarisse’s incapability to adjust to minor amounts of UV rays.

Happy New Year Record Crime Goers!! Ringing in the new year with a solo episode, Clarisse discusses the unsolved and mysterious death of Peter Ivers, and no, this may not be the best way to start 2024. BUT we guarantee talks of New Year's resolutions, yard sales, and Iver’s words of wisdom. You thought you were born before your time, wait until you hear about this guy! Oh, and don’t forget you...

There’s no better way to ring in the new year than to celebrate the 40th Episode!! Clarisse finishes the year off with a solo topic on the heist of the Lapinski Stradivarius Violin-- hardly the type of mystery art theft you’re expecting. This event is full of fun names, crazy history, and unexpected turns that Agatha Christie could not have considered. Wave goodbye to 2023 and enjoy our cohort-y f...

The Holiday Season is in full swing this week, and Lyssa is coming in hot with a solo episode. Join us for all the twists and downhill turns as she covers singer and actress Claudine Longet and the death of Spider Sabich. Not exactly the type of story you curl up by the fire for, but definitely one that will knock your snow shoes off.

It may be December but this episode isn’t exactly the magic train ride you’re thinking of—BUT there are drinks! This week we welcome Christopher Chun and Zack Olsen as guests for a chaotic story regarding the disturbing reality behind Burning Sun Gate. Buckle up and get ready for some friendly bickering and serious drama. What can we say, the girls love to gab!

Welcome back to another episode of Copyright Corner! This week, Clarisse dives into the chaotic world of Ira Arnstein and the precedent-setting Arnstien v Porter case. Lyssa wraps it up with the surprisingly cordial case between Sam Smith and Tom Petty. Unless you live under a rock, these two cases are going to spike your interest, and we all love an underdog story- kinda.

There’s nothing better than a thanksgiving episode to remind you to be thankful no one has stole your identity- YET. Clarisse bring on a solo story about the nearly forgotten Sonny Boy Williamson I, and his involved murder. The aftermath only get crazier from there. On a scale from 1-10 how badly does this Ep make you want to break things?

November is here and… how did we get here??? Never fear, Alyssa is coming at us hot with a solo episode on the life and untimely death of Mia Zapata. Unsure how a rat house, grunge band, and a 100ft keychain fit together in one episode- get in line.

To wrap up the 2023 spooky season, the girls bring on two more haunting musical tales. Clarisse talks about the unsolved attacks of the Axeman of New Orleans, and Alyssa discusses the satanic art of listening to songs…in reverse? A little slasher and a little laughter in this episode— grab a pal and turn out the lights, but whatever you do, don’t listen to us backward.

On this week's agenda, Clarisse and Alyssa continue with their Halloween theme of cursed music and give you four new spooky treats. Clarisse talks about Schubert's "Earlkonig" art song and the Toadies' single, "Possum Kingdom," and the haunting legends that arose from both. Alyssa brings stories about Benjamin Franklin's madness-inducing glass armonica and the s...

Let the Halloweening continue!! This week, Lys brings three musical curses and the urban legends surrounding them. Test your superstitions if you believe in that sort of thing— and, If you don’t listen and send this episode to 10 other people you will have Bad Luck this spooky season… sorry we don’t make the rules. Sources: https://recordcrimespod.wixsite.com/recordscrimespodcast/sources Instagram...

This week, Clarisse opens the doors to the story of Harry Nilsson and his spooky London apartment. Noose-etched mirrors and bad omens…sounds like a party! RUN- don’t walk to your nearest gas station, get a candy bar and get into the Halloween Spirit, ladies. Sources: https://recordcrimespod.wixsite.com/recordscrimespodcast/sources Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recordcrimespod/ Twitter: http...

Welcome to part two of this Charles Manson nightmare. Last week the girls touched on Manson’s early life, cult development, and early run-ins with the law. This week’s episode features all the cult crimes, alleged crimes, trials, and aftermath. There’s a lot of weirdos out there and not enough people to set them on fire... if doesn’t make sense, guess you’ll have to listen. We’ve embraced the craz...

If you asked for a chaotic PowerPoint presentation, we listened… if you didn’t, then prepare for part one of two of Record Crimes’ Dirty 30 Episode!! This week the girls dive into all things terrible with Charles Manson: his early life, musical connections, and cult psychology. You might want to sit down for this heavy hitter… and then come back for more next week- DUH.

In this week's episode, Lys discusses the life, death, and legacy of Pop Smoke. Clarisse takes us on a journey through the life of David 'Stringbean' Akeman, a renowned banjo player and comedian, and delves into the circumstances surrounding his tragic murder. Sources: https://recordcrimespod.wixsite.com/recordscrimespodcast/sources Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recordcrimespod/...

The girls are back this week to bring you a dichotomy of religion and science…? Clarisse recounts the life of Sinéad O'Connor and her controversial call-out of the Catholic Church. Lys puts on her tin foil helmet to explore the mysterious disappearance of Jim Sullivan and the surrounding conspiracies. Sources: https://recordcrimespod.wixsite.com/recordscrimespodcast/sources Instagram: https://www....

This week our copyright corner gets a little spooky! Clarisse and Lys talk all things AI music, along with their thoughts and fears on its current and future impact on copyright law and the music industry as a whole. Sources: https://recordcrimespod.wixsite.com/recordscrimespodcast/sources Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recordcrimespod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RecordCrimesPod Full websi...

On this weeks episode Lyssa takes over to talk about Harpers Bizarre and their launch into fame… kinda. A hijacking trip to Rome somehow ends in a signed record deal for the Doobie Brothers? You better fasten your seatbelts and prepare for takeoff. Sources: https://recordcrimespod.wixsite.com/recordscrimespodcast/sources Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recordcrimespod/ Twitter: https://twitte...

Prepare for a super freaky episode this week as Clarisse takes over to talk about Rick James and his not-so-hot career arc and antics. If you’re on the brink of crying in a Trader Joe’s… so are we. Sources: https://recordcrimespod.wixsite.com/recordscrimespodcast/sources Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recordcrimespod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RecordCrimesPod Full website: https://recordc...

This week Clarisse and Lys are joined by our special guest Zach Olsen! He tells the girls about the death of jazz musician Lee Morgan. Tangents, whiskey, life lessons…but hey, that's jazz, baby! Sources: https://recordcrimespod.wixsite.com/recordscrimespodcast/sources Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recordcrimespod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RecordCrimesPod Full website: https://record...

Clarisse and Lys decide to take a little break from the extremes this week and give y’all a tamer episode…kinda. Clarisse talks about Johnny Cash and his not-so-hot choices and Lys covers Lou Pearlman and his record breaking boyband scams. Sources: https://recordcrimespod.wixsite.com/recordscrimespodcast/sources Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recordcrimespod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rec...

Alyssa goes solo with a dive into 1990s Norwegian black metal and the string of crimes within the scene. Clarisse’s mom makes a guest appearance, only to hear one of the most disturbing cases they’ve covered so far. Proceed with caution. Sources: https://recordcrimespod.wixsite.com/recordscrimespodcast/sources Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recordcrimespod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Recor...

Strap in for Clarisse’s solo episode this week where she talks about the king of swing, Spade Cooley, and how his fall from fame turned his whole life south— and not in the fun country way. Sources: https://recordcrimespod.wixsite.com/recordscrimespodcast/sources Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recordcrimespod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RecordCrimesPod Full website: https://recordcrimespod...

Time to go back into our Copyright Corner! Alyssa and Clarisse do a deep dive into sampling and the copyright controversy that goes along with it. Clarisse covers the case between The Turtles and De La Sol. Alyssa covers the case between Jay-Z/Timbaland and Osama Ahmed Fahmy, the heir of Egyptian composer Baligh Hamdi. Sources: https://recordcrimespod.wixsite.com/recordscrimespodcast/sources Insta...