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The best guests in true crime come together each day to cover the most talked about cases in America. Hosted by Emmy award-winning former network news correspondent Joel Waldman and his Holocaust survivor mother, Karmela, the two get the lowdown from the most influential names in the true crime genre.#BestGuests include FBI profilers, legendary detectives, famed criminal defense attorneys, notable prosecutors, tough Navy SEALs, seasoned U.S. Marshals, and you - the smartest audience in true crime - #STSNationFind us anywhere you listen to podcasts. You can also become part of our YouTube membe...

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LIVE PRESS CONFERENCE! Menendez Brothers to be Resentenced? 12.04.2025 1:24:30

Are the Menendez brothers one step closer to freedom? Today’s high-stakes hearing could change everything. #STSNation , Welcome to Surviving the Survivor — the podcast that promises to bring you the very #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime . The Menendez brothers are back in court as a judge weighs the fate of Erik and Lyle Menendez, who’ve spent nearly three decades behind bars for the brutal sla...

Lori's Brother Says No Doubt in His Mind; Plus Lori Backs Down from Kay 11.04.2025 1:29:35

This Lori Vallow Trial Update covers explosive courtroom developments as Lori Vallow faces mounting pressure from both testimony and family confrontation. In this Lori Vallow Trial Update , we break down her brother’s statement claiming “no doubt” in his mind about the case, along with the tense moment where Lori appears to back down from Kay Woodcock. We connect these moments to the larger case i...

Bryan Kohberger's Family Expected to Testify Against Accused Idaho 4 Killer 10.04.2025 1:23:52

In the latest developments of the Bryan Kohberger trial , the accused Idaho 4 killer faces intense scrutiny as his own family is expected to testify against him. This episode dives into what their testimony could reveal, the emotional stakes in the courtroom, and how it may shape the defense and prosecution strategies. From chilling details about the murders to courtroom dynamics, the Bryan Kohber...

Entitlement or Withdrawals? Donna Adelson’s Long, Bumpy, Whine-Filled Ride to Tallahassee 09.04.2025 1:29:21

Get Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx All Things STS: Https://linktr.ee/stspodcast Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor Catch us live on YouTube: Surviving The Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime - YouTube #STSNation , Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime … on trending criminal cases like the Dan M...

Stephan Sterns Police Interview: America’s Best Homicide Detectives Break It Down 05.04.2025 2:00:47

#STSNation , Welcome to the show that brings you the #BestGuests in #TrueCrime and the most insightful minds on trending criminal cases. Today, we take a deep dive into the disturbing, newly released police interrogation of Stephan Sterns, the man accused of sexually abusing and murdering 13-year-old Madeline Soto. We’re joined by two of the most respected minds in homicide investigation: #Best...

Death Row Before 30? Mangione & Kohberger Face the Ultimate Punishment 04.04.2025 1:13:13

The stakes are higher than ever as Mangione and Kohberger death row cases unfold, with both accused of shocking murders while still under 30. This episode explores the latest courtroom updates, potential sentencing outcomes, and what “death row before 30” could mean for these high-profile cases. We break down key evidence, witness testimony, and the public reaction to the Mangione and Kohberger de...

Lori Vallow Daybell Tells Jury: ‘Protect Me from the State’ as Mostly Men Are Seated 03.04.2025 1:24:35

The Lori Vallow Courtroom Statement takes center stage as Lori Vallow tells the jury to “protect me from the state” during a tense moment in court. In this episode, we break down the Lori Vallow Courtroom Statement , the jury selection process, and how a mostly male jury could impact the trial. We also connect this moment to the broader case involving Chad Daybell and the tragic deaths of JJ Vallo...

“Maybe No One’s to Blame”: Stephan Sterns’ Jailhouse Calls in Madeline Soto Murder Case 02.04.2025 1:30:00

Wendi Adelson’s Book “This Is Our Story”: Fiction or Foreshadowing? 01.04.2025 1:21:22

#STSNation ! Welcome to the show that promises to bring you the very #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime on trending criminal cases. Wendi Adelson once called her ex-husband, Dan Markel, her “latex spouse” in a writer’s workshop—not long after his murder. Now her novel, This Is Our Story, is potentially at the center of her mother Donna Adelson’s upcoming murder-for-hire trial. As the judge weigh...

Does Wendi Adelson’s Story Add Up? Veteran Homicide Detectives Give Their Take 29.03.2025 1:55:35

Get Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx All Things STS: Https://linktr.ee/stspodcast Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor Catch us live on YouTube: Surviving The Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime - YouTube #STSNation ! Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the very #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime on trending cases like the Dan Markel...

Will the Adelsons Turn on Each Other? 26.03.2025 1:27:26

#STSNation , welcome to the show, welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the very #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime on the biggest trending criminal cases. Donna Adelson was just back in court, and her June murder trial looms large. With Charlie Adelson already convicted in the brutal murder-for-hire plot that took out FSU Law Professor Dan Markel, the pressure is mounting. W...

Kohberger’s ‘Trophy Selfie’? Inside the Evidence, Eyebrows & Alibi Twist 25.03.2025 1:22:54

Is the latest evidence pointing to a disturbing new theory in the Bryan Kohberger case? In this episode, we take a close look at the alleged “trophy selfie,” unusual behavior, and a sudden alibi twist that could impact the prosecution. The Bryan Kohberger investigation continues to raise serious questions as analysts break down what the evidence really shows—and what may never make it into court....

Part Two: Wendi Adelson’s Police Interview Analyzed By Seasoned Investigators 22.03.2025 1:42:49

#STSNation ! Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the very #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime on trending cases like the Dan Markel murder. Wendi Adelson sat across from investigators just hours after her ex-husband, Dan Markel, was gunned down in broad daylight. For years, people have scrutinized her police interview—was she truthful? Was she deceptive? Did she know more t...

Pitt Student’s Parents Say Daughter Drowned; Natalee Hollaway’s Private Investigator Isn’t So Sure 21.03.2025 1:12:28

Get Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx All Things STS: Https://linktr.ee/stspodcast Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor Catch us live on YouTube: Surviving The Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime - YouTube Welcome to Surviving The Survivor, the podcast that brings you the #BestGuests in all of True crime. STS host and award-winning journalist Joel Waldman...

Ted Bundy Survivor: On Being Attacked & How She Got Away 20.03.2025 1:20:41

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Wendi Adelson has Deposition in Austin this week for Donna Adelson's Murder Trial 19.03.2025 1:27:24

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Missing Pitt Student: New Videos, New Clues and What the Last Person to See Her Says About Her 18.03.2025 1:19:48

Welcome to Surviving The Survivor, the true crime podcast that brings you the #BestGuests in all of True crime. STS host and award-winning journalist Joel Waldman brings us up to date in the latest investigation of missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki. Sudiksha was in the Dominican Republic on a trip with college friends when she vanished on March 6th, 2025. It's now been 11 d...

Bryan Kohberger: Foreign DNA, Text Messages & Autism Diagnosis Adding Up to Reasonable Doubt? 14.03.2025 1:10:11

Do foreign DNA, unexplained text messages, and claims about a neurodevelopmental diagnosis create reasonable doubt in the Bryan Kohberger case ? In this episode, we break down how the defense is framing new arguments in the Bryan Kohberger case , examining evidence that supporters say weakens the prosecution’s narrative. From unidentified DNA to digital communications and disputed mental-health cl...

Pitt Student Sudiksha Konanki Missing in Dominican Republic as FBI, Interpol Join Search 13.03.2025 1:29:37

Get Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx All Things STS: Https://linktr.ee/stspodcast Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor Catch us live on YouTube: Surviving The Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime - YouTube #STSNation , Welcome to Surviving the Survivor—the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime , covering trending criminal cases like the...

What Donna Adelson’s Body Language Reveals About Her Mindset 12.03.2025 1:40:00

#STSNation , Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the very best guests in all of true crime, covering trending cases like the Dan Markel murder. Tonight, we break down Donna Adelson’s psychological state and body language—what her movements, expressions, and demeanor reveal as she awaits trial in the murder-for-hire case of Dan Markel. 🔥 #BestGuests : 🚨 KARM – Childhoo...

Donna’s Defense Has Its Back Against the Wall Ahead of Trial 11.03.2025 1:32:50

#STSNation , Welcome to the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime on trending criminal cases like the Dan Markel murder. Big developments in the Donna Adelson case: • Sigfredo Garcia is set to be deposed. • Katherine Magbanua is being moved. • Charlie Adelson is being transferred back to Leon County ahead of his June 3rd trial. • Donna’s motions for bond and to suppress k...

Wendi Adelson’s Police Interview Deconstructed By Homicide Detective, FBI Special Agent 08.03.2025 1:56:56

Lawsuits Piling Up Against Alexander Brother, Parents & Business Associates As Walls Cave In 07.03.2025 1:27:05

The Alexander Brothers lawsuits are mounting as victims, parents, and business associates take legal action while the empire built by the brothers begins to crumble. In this episode, we break down the latest filings, what they reveal about the alleged abuse, and how the legal pressure is intensifying on the Alexander Brothers lawsuits . By examining the claims against their family and business par...

Donna Adelson’s Desperate Moves DENIED: No Bond & Vietnam Call Allowed! 06.03.2025 1:28:11

What’s up, STS Nation? Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the very #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime on America’s biggest trending cases. Big trouble for Donna Adelson as the judge denies two major motions from her defense team: 1️⃣ No Bond: Adelson’s plea for release, citing a laundry list of health issues, was rejected—meaning she stays behind bars. 2️⃣ Vietnam Escape...

New Video Released in Sheriff Mickey Stines Alleged Murder of Judge Kevin Mulins 05.03.2025 1:28:36

A newly released video is raising explosive questions in the alleged murder of Judge Kevin Mullins, with a kentucky sheriff now at the center of a fast-moving investigation. In this episode, we break down what the video shows, why it matters, and how it could impact the case against the kentucky sheriff accused in this shocking courtroom killing. As true crime news continues to develop, the footag...