James McGinniss, Billy Glidden

The Fatal Vision Podcast

True Crime EN ↓ 56 episodes

A close reading of Fatal Vision by Joe McGinniss, the true crime classic that's been called "one of the best nonfiction books ever written." Co-hosts James McGinniss (the author's youngest son) and Billy Glidden take you through the book chapter by chapter, offering commentary and analysis on the writing and on the tragic case that is the book's subject. Show includes interviews with other Fatal Vision experts, including figures from the book.

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James McGinniss, Billy Glidden

Episodes

Episode Fifteen: The Voice of Jeffrey MacDonald 01.02.2025 54:59

Another Voice of Jeffrey MacDonald chapter. In this one, Jeff shares a lot: his friendship with Cosmo Iacavazzi; his being a member of one of the "top five" clubs at Princeton and the pride Colette took in that fact; his relationship with his misanthropic father; and his feelings about becoming a father. As always, James and Billy offer analysis and commentary.

Episode Fourteen: Pt. 1, Chapter 6 30.01.2025 37:21

In this episode, James and Billy read and discuss Part 1, Chapter 6 of Fatal Vision.

Episode Thirteen: The Voice of Jeffrey MacDonald 30.01.2025 43:22

In this episode, we are once again spending time with The Voice of Jeffrey MacDonald. In this chapter, Jeffrey describes the time when his and Colette's "love was in full bloom."

Episode Twelve: Interview with Jim Blackburn, lead prosecutor in MacDonald trial 28.01.2025 56:34

In this episode, James and Billy break with their usual format to welcome Jim Blackburn, the lead prosecutor in the MacDonald trial. Jim is also the host of a podcast called Grit: Stories of Resilience, in which he shares stories of overcoming adversity. Learn more about it here: https://www.jimblackburnseminars.com/Podcast.

Episode Eleven: Pt. 1, Chapter 5 28.01.2025 51:32

James and Billy read and discuss Pt. 1, Chapter 5, in which we learn more about the evidence collected at the crime scene.

Episode Ten: The Voice of Jeffrey MacDonald 27.01.2025 47:07

In this episode, we're back with The Voice of Jeffrey MacDonald -- a chapter in which Jeff further describes his courtship with Colette.