The In Between Podcast with Mel Barrett
The In Between Podcast with Mel Barrett
There’s the official story. And then there’s the truth. The In Between is an investigative narrative podcast that digs into cases where the facts got buried, distorted, or deliberately ignored. Hosted by journalist and screenwriter Mel Barrett, each season unpacks one story that was never fully told, blending deep reporting, legal analysis, and raw personal narrative. Mel doesn’t just rehash headlines—she goes digging. She’s spent over a decade uncovering new evidence in the Pamela Smart case, work that helped form the basis of a new habeas petition. In Season One, she revisits the trial that...
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Jul 11, 2026
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Episodes
153: A new Murdaugh trial? A prison sentence for Kouri Richins. And hot Karen Read EU goss. 15.05.2026 2:18:39
Mel makes her triumphant return to hear about what she missed. Plus, we talk about the Kouri Richins sentencing hearing, the cancelation of Aidan Kearney's big motion to dismiss hearing, and some events that have unfolded on the unholy website called X.
152: FOIA and Find Out with Emily See 15.05.2026 1:21:45
Emily See joins Rebecca to talk about her FOIA journey and the (very dumb) discourse around crowdfunding for public records.
151: MEMBERS ONLY: A civil lawyer gives thoughts on Karen Read's civil cases 15.05.2026 1:13:39
Rebecca is joined by Bethany Na, a long-time listener and good friend to the podcast who just happens to know a whole lot about civil litigation.
150: Something's Off...even MORE FOIA docs (with Sarah Carradine) 14.05.2026 2:04:10
Rebecca is joined by Aussie podcaster Sarah Carradine to talk about the latest disclosure drops in the Karen Read case as well as some true crime news from her neck of the woods.
149: The judge in the O'Keefe's lawsuit is NOT happy. And WTF Canton?? (With Kevin Flynn) 14.05.2026 1:40:50
Mel's on vacation, so Rebecca is joined by the pod's favorite person to objectify...Kevin Flynn!
148: NCDAO Doc Dump: The filing that started it all + Michael Easter's banned report 05.05.2026 2:25:07
There's a defamation lawsuit that claims Aidan Kearney learned all about the Karen Read case from Karen Read. That's not true, and we explain how we know that. PLUS - Mel talks about what she finds interesting in Michael Easter's report. AND we watch some vintage videos again just for fun! 0:00 Intro, Housekeeping, + Welcome New Viewers! (plus some notes on how YouTubers are not grifters) 25:54...
147: FOOTNOTES 2, 3, +6 We're all in on the same joke? You're aware he was beaten up by Brian and Colin Albert? 01.05.2026 2:00:25
Mel + Rebecca breakdown every footnote in the defamation suit brought by Jen McCabe, Brian Albert, Brian Higgins, and Colin Albert against Karen Read and Aidan Kearney. We're starting with Footnotes 2,3, and 6.
146: Is Coldplay the KEY to the Karen Read case? Plus, Kelsey Fitzsimmons has an awesome lawyer. 30.04.2026 2:18:03
Rebecca may have solved the case of John O'Keefe's murder btw. You might want to tune in. (Rebecca doesn't agree with this characterization, btw.) If you want to watch the Impact x Nightline episode that Mel is featured in about Pamela Smart's new legal fight, watch it here: https://www.hulu.com/series/98fb0a9b- ... If you like us, please tip us: venmo: @melbarrettwrites cashapp: cash.app/$Somethi...
145: NEW NCDAO DOC DUMP - Higgins gets a De@th Threat? What Tully reported to MSP about the 227 search... 27.04.2026 2:14:47
A whole new load of FOIA'd docs just dumped regarding reports/correspondence at the NCDAO's office. Mel + Rebecca pick apart some of the most incendiary among them. If you want to watch the Impact x Nightline episode that Mel is featured in about Pamela Smart's new legal fight, watch it here: https://www.hulu.com/series/98fb0a9b-.. . If you like us, please tip us: venmo: @melbarrettwrites cashapp...
144: Karen Read's Proctor quest; a new (and awful) filing in the Farwell/Birchmore case. And menopause. 27.04.2026 2:38:53
Join Mel + Rebecca on our regular stream to discuss the new filing in the Sandra Birchmore case...and why Michael Morrissey hasn't charged Matthew Farwell in Sandra's můrder. Plus, there was a hearing featuring Karen Read's team today! If you want to watch the Impact x Nightline episode that Mel is featured in about Pamela Smart's new legal fight, watch it here: https://www.hulu.com/series/98fb0a9...
143: HOUSE DEFENDANTS SUE KAREN READ + TURTLEBOY -- What now? 21.04.2026 1:52:34
Mel and Rebecca break down the newest lawsuit in the Karen Read saga. This time Brian Albert, Jen McCabe, Colin Albert, and Brian Higgins sue Turtleboy and Karen Read for a "coordinated" campaign of defamation. But can they prove their claims? If you want to watch the Impact x Nightline episode that Mel is featured in about Pamela Smart's new legal fight, watch it here: https://www.hulu.com/series...
142: Broken Baker & The Wildest Courtroom We’ve Ever Seen - Turtleboy v Meredith O’Neil 17.04.2026 1:48:28
Join Mel + Rebecca with special guest, Broken Baker, to break down wtf actually happened in that courtroom. If you want to watch the Impact x Nightline episode that Mel is featured in about Pamela Smart's new legal fight, watch it here: https://www.hulu.com/series/98fb0a9b-... If you like us, please tip us: venmo: @melbarrettwrites cashapp: cash.app/$SomethingsOffTips paypal: paypal.me/MelBarrett1...
141: Proctor’s formal denial, LISK takes responsibility, Tully "retires," and what Logan Clegg did 14.04.2026 1:49:39
Join Mel and Rebecca as they break down ALL the news in Karen Read adjacent world PLUS Rebecca breaks down a famous New Hampshire case, where Logan Clegg unalived the Reids. A lot of stuff happened this week in the civil cases, including Michael Proctor's formal denial of allegations, the release of the Fanning IA interview about the boys in blue showing up at Proctor's house directly after he te...
140: 1st Amendment Rights, Satire, Activism + all the drama w/special guest, Turtleboy aka Aidan Kearney 10.04.2026 1:45:59
Join Mel + Rebecca for a very special stream with Aidan Kearney. No holds barred here. Come with your questions and an open mind. If you want to watch the Impact x Nightline episode that Mel is featured in about Pamela Smart's new legal fight, watch it here: https://www.hulu.com/series/98fb0a9b-... If you like us, please tip us: venmo: @melbarrettwrites cashapp: cash.app/$SomethingsOffTips paypal:...
139: Justin Alien responds to Kelsey Fitzsimmons' filing, Leticia Stauch conviction overturned,+ tangents 07.04.2026 2:02:34
*NOTE: The live with Aidan Kearney is being rescheduled due to scheduling conflicts. We're looking at Thursday and will update as soon as we have a solid date and time For today's show: join Mel and Rebecca for a reviewthe new filing in the Kelsey Fitzsimmons Family + Probate case PLUS Leticia Stauch conviction overturned! If you want to watch the Impact x Nightline episode that Mel is featured in...
138: The Dog That Hasn't Barked: Inside the 2026 Epstein Cover-Up 06.04.2026 39:57
The paper trail is finally catching up. This week on The In Between , Mel Barrett dives into the explosive 2026 unsealed Department of Justice files regarding Jeffrey Epstein—and the massive political cover-up that just cost the Attorney General her job. Mel breaks down the chilling new evidence against the MCC guards on duty the night Epstein died, including a suspicious $5,000 cash deposit and t...
136: Proctor did what? PLUS Massachusetts cop in hot water over sexual assault allegations 02.04.2026 1:28:24
Quick morning stream with Mel + Rebecca before they bounce over to Emily See's channel for the Friendlywed game. Grab your coffee and join us! I f you want to watch the Impact x Nightline episode that Mel is featured in about Pamela Smart's new legal fight, watch it here: https://www.hulu.com/series/98fb0a9b-... If you like us, please tip us: venmo: @melbarrettwrites cashapp: cash.app/$Something...
135: Rebecca's Back PLUS Turtleboy interviews Kelsey Fitzsimmons 31.03.2026 1:18:54
Rebecca's back from vacation and there's soooooo much to discuss including: The verdict in Kelsey Fitzsimmons' Trial, her live appearance with attorney Tim Bradl on Aidan Kearney's Turtleboy live, new filings in the Karen Read civil cases, and did the head cheese and Jen McCabe bestife, Mama Llama, use her influence in Canton to implore Chief Rafferty to charge citizens for engaging in their 1A ri...
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