Dive into the ethereal world of ghost stories with Chris Soucy, the renowned paranormal investigator and storyteller from Savannah, Georgia. Uncover the most common ghostly encounters, explore the historic haunts of America's spookiest town, and learn why the scariest monsters are often the ones we conjure in our minds. Join us for a conversation that transcends the veil between life and the afterlife, revealing the unexpected connections and comfort that ghostly visits can bring.

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What compels a mother of seven, including five with special needs, to take on the cold case of a murdered teenager? LaDonna Humphrey shares her multifaceted life and her dedication to solving the murder of Melissa Witt. With a blend of personal narrative and investigative insight, LaDonna reveals the emotional highs and lows of her quest, the impact of advocacy, and the hope that drives her to continue Melissa's legacy. This episode is a testament to the human spirit's capacity to seek justice against all odds.

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Tiffanie Richards, a survivor turned advocate, joins us to share her personal journey through intergenerational trauma and abuse that has led her to create a podcast that transcends the genre. We're going to talk about trauma and stigma, victims and abusers, the danger of flattening people into characters, healing and advocacy in the value of that learning, that leaving and that letting go.

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In this bonus episode, we discuss myths around detecting deception, interrogation techniques that have led to false confessions, the pitfalls of using Artificial Intelligence and machine learning to detect deceptions and Kent's new book, Holistically Contextual Credibility Assessment.

The full length episode is on YouTube, which explores much more, including the emotional health and wellbeing of CIA case officers and specific case studies on credibility assessment which can be found on our YouTube Channel.

Kent's book can be found on Amazon.

Dive into the gripping journey of Chey Vyshnya, a young woman whose life was marred by personal struggles, from a turbulent family life to chronic health battles, and how she channeled her experiences into creating 'True Compass', a true crime podcast with a Gen Z perspective. In this episode we uncover Chey's transformation from a forensic science enthusiast to a true crime podcaster, her mission to educate and protect, and her candid discussions on mental health, safety, and the unsolved mystery of Jason Landry's disappearance. Tune in to be inspired by Shay's resilience and her proactive approach to true crime storytelling.

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On the Ding Dong Darkness Time podcast, Jayson and Allison Dickinson tackle the movie and book "Gone Girl." Allison says the topic of Gone Girl was an inevitable for this show. The 2012 bestselling phenomenon by Gillian Flynn blew millions of readers away with its stunning plot twist, but it also caused one of the biggest plot twists in Allison's own life. We explore the dark and faceted marriage of Nick and Amy Dunne, and they discuss the way so many of its themes resonate in real human psychology and relationships.

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In this episode we dive deep into the heart-wrenching story of Jennifer Kesse's disappearance and the relentless search for answers. Jayson is joined by Bill Gilmour, Jennifer's uncle and author of "Aftermath of Jennifer Kesse's Abduction: An Uncle's Quest for Understanding and Inspiring Life Lessons." Bill shares the intimate journey of his grief, the spiritual awakening it triggered, and the lessons of hope and resilience that emerged from the abyss of despair. Tune in for a moving exploration of loss, the power of faith, and the human capacity to find silver linings in the darkest of times.

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We are joined by Dana Poll to discuss her two-decade journey to bring closure to families of the missing and unidentified. In this episode, we explore motivations that were forged by childhood memories of missing children on milk cartons that used to sit on her family's breakfast table. Dana is a seasoned researcher of missing and unidentified persons cases and we also explore her pursuit of bringing answers to the families of those who are missing and names to those who are unidentified. 

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In this profoundly moving episode, we delve into the heart of a father's relentless quest for answers. Bruce Maitland, the founder of Private Investigations for the Missing, shares the stirring tale of his daughter Brianna's disappearance and the profound impact it has had on his life. His journey from anguish to action has led him to create an organization dedicated to aiding families in their search for missing loved ones. Through his story, we explore the complexities of missing persons cases and the often-overlooked struggles that families face. Tune in to discover how one man's love for his daughter has ignited a beacon of hope for countless others.

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Dive into a world where true crime meets community, where the voices of Brett and Alice from the Prosecutors Podcast weave a narrative that's about much more than the cases they cover. Discover how a podcast became a beacon of connection during the pandemic, bringing together people from all walks of life. In this episode, we explore the essence of belonging, the power of community, and how one podcast can make a profound impact on its listeners and fellow podcasters alike. Join us as we delve into gratitude, humanity, and the unexpected friendships forged in the true crime community.

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Joining Jayson Blair is Clifton Talbert, an author, business consultant and speaker who's best known for his books, Once Upon a Time When We Were Colored and 8 Habits of the Heart. We step into the world where the legacy of the Mississippi Delta's cotton fields, the struggle for civil rights, and the warmth of a quilted heirloom converge. This episode explores hope and belonging, growing out of poverty, the impact of racism of the past and what persists in the present and how we can grow and build a better world through understanding history and building community.

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Join us on a journey to the heart of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, where Monte Fronk, a tribal first responder, opens up about the painful loss of his daughter, Nada, and the ongoing struggle of indigenous communities against a backdrop of violence and neglect. As we discuss the history and impact of the missing and murdered indigenous people, Monte’s powerful narrative is a sobering reminder of the deep-rooted issues facing Native American communities and the urgent need for awareness and action.

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Jerry Colona, the celebrated coach and author, joins us to discuss the transformative power of radical self-inquiry and building systemic belonging. Learn how to create environments that nurture growth and foster a sense of belonging for all. This isn't just about leading teams; it's aboutcreating change in homes, communities and workplaces. Tune in now to redefine what it means to lead and to belong. Jerry is the author of the 2023 book on the topic, Renuion: Leadership and the Longing to Belong.

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In this bonus episode I recently had the opportunity to appear on Katie Moran's podcast, Artistic Spirit, to discuss how people can use their creativity to improve their mental health, how many people do not feel that they're creative but all of us have it in us and it has the power to help heal us and the power to help others.

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Jackie Nichols is a detective with the Asotin County Sheriff's Office in Western Washington. Jackie is the only detective working for the Asotin County Sheriff's Office which is responsible for providing law enforcement services to this sparsely populated yet geographically large county in the southeastern corner of the state.

Today we're going to discuss cold cases, the advances in DNA as a law enforcement tool, the legal hurdles that can get in the way of utilizing it to solve cases, difficulties with cross jurisdictional investigations and the problems that can arise when certain types of missing persons cases are not treated like they could be murders.

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We made it through another year and 2023 this year like many brought some challenges, a lot of rewards and a ton of learning. I had the idea here in our first year looking through our episodes to see what messages we heard from our guests that enlightened us and challenged us to think through many complicated issues that we grapple with as humans. There were moments of hope, clarity, inspiration and so many people who are trying to make the world a better place. I will be reflecting on 2023 through the lens of our guests and our listeners.

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This episode is a part of a discussion I recently had on the meaning of the holidays, family, friendship and community with several of our listeners. As we head toward the end of the year, I thought it would be nice to celebrate our 50th episode with a group of listeners I've met over the course of the past year. This group of listeners are people that I often receive feedback from and consult on their ideas and simply listen to their stories. Their lives often give me inspiration for the guests I bring on to the show since we started in February. My listeners are very much a part of the podcast as much as my guests

It's a wonderful group of people, a wonderful group of human beings and I'm so grateful not only to have them as listeners but in my life. We're going to discuss the meaning of the holidays, family and community. I picked this topic because it's something I've learned from two of my guests Brett and Alice, of the prosecutor's podcast. They pointed out in their episodes with us what primarily drives them to continue. Their podcast is not their interest in law or true crime which both run deep but the community that they've built at a time when so many of our traditional communities as Brett said are broken and at a time where we need community the most.

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This Christmas Eve we wanted to share with you a podcast that has been a true joy of the year and the season, Santa Maybe, a Criminal. Santa Maybe, a Criminal is a true-crime satire podcast that on its face is about whether Santa ran over a woman in a small Georgia town. But it is really about hope, healing and finding the meaning of Christmas. On Christmas Eve, we thought it would share this for your binging pleasure. 

The podcast features some of our favorite true-crime podcasters and guests from the year, including the podcast's creator, Jason Ursy, Dr. Shiloh from L.A. Not So Confidential, Brett and Alice from The Prosecutors Podcast and Bob Motta of the Defense Diaries.

Hop over to www.santamaybe.com to find all two seasons of episodes.

Jayson is joined by Kristina Ralph, who works with leaders and others on personality characteristics, can help people develop self-awareness and live better lives and Brittney Lawhorn, the Director of Operations at Goose Creek Consulting, who also works with leaders and others who have those same goals.

This episode will give us a chance to laugh, learn, get some chuckles and gain some insight. What we find in our work is that sometimes it's easier to relate to ourselves when we have great examples from the screen or other forms of entertainment. Today we're going to be using a framework that was designed by Dr. Bob Hogan, the founder of Hogan Assessments and we'll be exploring the absence of the 11 personality tendencies that really impact our lives.

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Today we're sharing a bonus episode from our December meetup in Atlanta with several podcasters where I facilitated a discussion on the motivations behind hosting and producing true crime podcasts. The panel included Brandon Hall from Music City 911 Podcast, Nina Innsted from Already Gone, Dana Poll from True Crime P.I., Robert Parmer from The Broken System Podcast and Jason Ursy from Santa Maybe, a Criminal.

For those of you who could not make it to the meetup in Atlanta, I want to share this illuminating panel discussion with you and share it for those who made it and would like to re-listen.

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