Fake Priest | 8. Origin Story

Until now, Father Ryan has mostly escaped punishment for stealing money from followers under false pretenses. What would it take for him to face a jury of his peers? A Neon Hum Media and Sony Music Entertainment production. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts to binge all episodes ...  Show more

Rama was a spiritual teacher in the 80s and 90s who inspired many of his students while helming what many of his detractors would describe as a cult. He defied society’s archetypal vision of a New Age leader, eschewing minimalism for wealth and celebrity. He was also a man ahead ...  Show more

Becoming something of a conspiracy theory himself, no one is fully sure what ever happened to John Todd after his fall from grace. There are many theories, but little proof. Until now. Find out what really happened to John Todd, as well as some shocking details about his life. Un ...  Show more

Since the reactivation of the Doodler case in 2018, Dan Cunningham has been eyeing a key person of interest. Cunningham met with him and even got a sample of his DNA. The SFPD is comparing that DNA with blood from the original crime scenes. Kevin and Mike convince Cunningham that ...  Show more

Stories in this episode: It Wasn't His Room | boyfriendsweaters (0:40)Date Didn't Pass the Vibe Check | skeptickall (13:21) Escape From the Unknown | Crafty Dingo (18:04) Nighttime Lyft Driver | NecrOphelia (22:45) A Childhood Friend Threatened to Kill Me | Jdogmcfly (27:38) The ...  Show more

After the publication of the composite sketch, leads begin to pour in. SFPD receives a call from a psychiatrist’s office. The doctor claims the man in the sketch might be their patient. Homicide investigators act on the tip and question the man. But today there’s little informati ...  Show more