Caviar and Criminals

Serial Killer December starts now — and Anthony is kicking it off with the chilling story of nurse-turned-murderer Jane Toppan. From her dark beginnings in Taunton to the trail of poisonings she left across Massachusetts, this episode dives into the woman who once bragged her goal was to “kill more people than anyone alive.” It’s twisted, it’s fascinating, and it sets the tone for a very dark Dece...

This week, Dana gifts Anthony a chaotic Thanksgiving history lesson that starts with typhoid (because of course it does), then spirals into the grim past of Roosevelt Island and the fallout of Reagan-era mental-health cuts. It’s a story about disease, neglect, forgotten New Yorkers, and the strange ways history shapes the city we think we know — all told with the usual Caviar and Criminals blend o...

50th Episode Special! For our 50th episode, we’re taking you to Seoul — where one of the most advanced democracies on earth briefly found itself run like a very organized cult retreat. This is the unbelievable (and somehow very modern) story of how President Park Geun-hye — once marketed as the “Queen of Clean Politics” — let her childhood friend, Choi Soon-sil, quietly run the country using a mix...

This week, we’re unlocking the Caviar & Criminals vault and bringing you one of the strangest political scandals of the 2000s — and Anthony is telling Dana every wild detail. Before “ghosting” was a dating term, the Governor of South Carolina perfected it. Mark Sanford vanished for six full days, leaving his staff scrambling, the media spinning, and an entire state wondering who exactly was in...

This week on Caviar and Criminals , Dana kicks off Political Scandals Month with a bang! This week, Dana tells Anthony the explosive true story of the 1605 Gunpowder Plot, when a group of English conspirators tried (and failed) to blow up Parliament and change history forever. And as we dive into political chaos past and present, we’re also asking listeners to take action today. With the governmen...

This Halloween, Dana takes Anthony back to a time before Salem — to the dark woods of colonial Connecticut, where fear and faith collided in the first witch trials on American soil. Long before the infamous hysteria of 1692, towns like Hartford and Windsor were already haunted by accusations, curses, and executions. In this chilling special, the two uncover the forgotten women who were condemned a...

New Episode Alert! This week, Anthony tells Dana the chilling true story behind one of the most famous hauntings in America — the Perron Family of Harrisville, Rhode Island. Before The Conjuring , before the movies and the legends, there was a real family, a real farmhouse, and a terror that refused to leave. From the Warrens’ investigation to the dark history buried beneath the land, Anthony unpa...

🎙️ New Episode Alert! This week, Dana takes Anthony back to the smoky streets of 1940s Los Angeles — where glamour met gruesome reality. It’s the story of The Black Dahlia , a young woman chasing fame, a city built on illusion, and a murder so shocking it changed Hollywood forever. From Elizabeth Short’s mysterious final days to the botched investigation and endless list of suspects, Dana unravels...

This week, Anthony takes Dana on a chilling tour through one of America’s most unsettling real estate nightmares: The Watcher House in Westfield, New Jersey. When a family bought their dream home, they didn’t expect the nightmare letters that followed, signed by someone calling themselves “The Watcher.” Who was watching? Was it a neighbor, a prankster, or something darker? Be sure to Rate, review,...

This week, Dana takes Anthony deep into one of America’s most infamous hauntings — the Amityville Horror. A quiet neighborhood. A dream home. And a series of murders that would forever blur the line between the paranormal and the criminal. From the DeFeo family tragedy to the Lutzes’ chilling claims, Dana unpacks what really happened inside that house on Ocean Avenue — and what still keeps it aliv...

A surprise drop from Caviar and Criminals! Anthony takes Dana back to a quiet strip mall in Austin, Texas, where a late-night fire hid something far more sinister. Inside a frozen yogurt shop, investigators uncovered a scene that would haunt the city for decades. False confessions. Lost evidence. And now, new DNA that could finally reveal the truth. This is the story of the Yogurt Shop Murders. Ra...

Welcome to October! We’re kicking off this month with Ed and Lorraine Warren. Dana dives into their spooky rise as paranormal investigators, while Anthony takes on their most infamous case - the cursed doll Annabelle. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Caviar & Criminals is a true crime and pop culture podcast hosted by Anthony Kurtz & Dana Parisi. New ep...

On Christmas night 1996, six-year-old beauty queen JonBenét Ramsey was found dead in her Boulder home — a ransom note on the stairs, a family under suspicion, and a mystery that still grips the world. This week, Anthony takes Dana through the twists, theories, and media circus in one of the most infamous unsolved cases in true crime. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Caviar & Crimin...

Reality TV Scandal Month continues! Dana pulls back the curtain on the glossy yet scandal-ridden world of celebrity rehab with Dr. Drew, unpacking how reality TV turned addiction into entertainment and left behind a trail of ethical questions and tabloid chaos. Meanwhile, Anthony takes us inside the glittering heist of the Bling Ring—the group of fame-obsessed teens who broke into Hollywood’s most...

Reality TV Month continues! This week, Anthony takes on the scandal-filled world of America’s Next Top Model, from brutal challenges to behind-the-scenes exploitation. Then, Dana breaks down the shade, drama, and cultural legacy of RuPaul’s Drag Race . Caviar & Criminals is a true crime and pop culture podcast hosted by Anthony Kurtz & Dana Parisi. New episodes every Thursday. Follow us on...

Welcome to reality tv scandal month! To start our month strong, Dana takes us behind the glitter and chaos of Dance Moms, where ambition, manipulation and scandal played out both on screen and off. After, Anthony dives deep into the wild world of Tiger King - a saga of big cats, bigger egos, and crimes that shocked the world. Caviar & Criminals is a true crime and pop culture podcast hosted by...

The final week of cult week has arrived! This episode, Anthony unravels the web of QAnon - the modern digital cult that began with cryptic internet posts and spiraled into chaos, political extremism, and violence. Then Dana dives into one of the most disturbing cults of the late 20th century: the Ant Hill Kids, led by the sadistic Roch Thériault. What started as a self-proclaimed spiritual communi...

This week, Anthony takes Dana through the roots of the Branch Davidians, starting with the history of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and the offshoots that splintered from it. From prophecy to power struggles, the path eventually led to David Koresh, life inside Mount Carmel, and the 51-day siege that ended in tragedy. This episode explores the faith, the fanaticism, and the history behind one o...

Surprise Drop: Rajneeshpuram Dana takes us deep into the wild and chaotic saga of Rajneeshpuram—the cult-turned-city in rural Oregon that brought Rolls-Royces, red robes, biological warfare, and one of the strangest power struggles in American history. From spiritual promises to criminal plots, this is the story of how a dream of utopia spiraled into a headline-making nightmare. Caviar & Crimi...

This week on Caviar and Criminals , the spotlight is on patriarchs whose legacies are anything but fatherly. Anthony unpacks the harrowing story of the David family murder-suicide in Salt Lake City — a chilling case of religious extremism, control, and tragedy behind closed doors. Then, Dana takes us back to Jonestown, where Jim Jones led over 900 followers into one of history’s most infamous mass...

What happens when blind devotion collides with cosmic promises? Season 2 is kicking off with a bang. Dana takes us into the chilling world of Heaven's Gate - a cult that believed salvation meant leaving Earth behind. Then Anthony unravels the bizarre and heartbreaking story of Love Has Won, a modern day spiritual movement turned toxic, where followers worshiped a self-proclaimed Mother God. From U...

SURPRISE! We know we said we were on break all of July (and we are - mental health is real and summer is for recharging), but we couldn't resist dropping another episode from the vault.   This week, Anthony takes Dana through the absolutely bonkers story of the McDonald's Monopoly scam. What started as a fun fast food game turned into a multi-million dollar criminal enterprise, thanks to one...

Surprise! We're dropping a bonus episode from the vault - one we never thought would see the light of day. In this surprise summer release, Anthony takes Dana through the absolutely unhinged rise and collapse of Adam Neumann and WeWork. From barefoot meetings to tequila-soaked investor pitches, this is the story of how a charismatic cult leader wannabe convinced the world that renting desks was wo...

In our final Pride Month episode, Anthony dives into the powerful legacy of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay elected official in California. Afterwards, Dana takes us through the brilliant mind and heartbreaking story of Alan Turing, the codebreaker who helped win WWII but was persecuted for being gay. If you want to donate to the Ali Forney Center, visit aliforneycenter.org/donate or the link in...

In this powerful Pride Month episode, Dana shares the untold story of how lesbian communities mobilized during the AIDS crisis - organizing, caregiving, and demanding justice when few others would. Then, Anthony takes us to Ward 5B, the first hospital ward in the U.S. created solely for people with AIDS, where compassion changed the course of care. During Pride Month, we’re committed to spotlight...