PodCats - Crime & Cocktails

Jess and Traci are here with a couple of guests to discuss the three-part documentary This is the Zodiac Speaking, streaming on Netflix. But they all pre-gamed WAY too much so this is more like a Bad Moms podcast with  hear less lots of inappropriate conversation. We caution you to keep your children out of the car when you listen to this episode. Truely, we were hammered. If you haven't seen this yet, the documentary explores the enduring mystery of the Zodiac killer, who terrorized the Bay Area in the late 1960s. Despite being linked to at least five murders, the Zodiac was never caught. Police identified Arthur Leigh Allen as a prime suspect, but he was never charged. Allen passed away in 1992, leaving the case unsolved—but this docuseries reexamines his potential guilt through shocking new revelations from those who knew him personally.T-Bone and Ivy - thanks for joining us on this episode! Episode 2 of Season 6 is dedicated to the amazing James Bond - RIP our furry friend

This episode hosts just a couple of kitties - Jess and her guest T Bone. We do have to warn you that the kitties were sipping cocktails for HOURS before they got to Chowchilla so words are slurred and there is some confusion. But we did manage to get most of the story out. If none of what we said made sense, here is what the doc was all about:CNN Films and Max covered what was truly one of the weirdest mass kidnappings in history—the Chowchilla school bus abduction. This documentary featured exclusive interviews from survivors which is what really made it amazing! Here's what happened: On July 15, 1976, three masked men hijacked a school bus in Chowchilla, California. They kidnapped the driver and 26 kids, stuffed them into soundproof vans, and took them to a remote quarry, where they were buried alive in an underground chamber. With barely any food or water, air running out, and the roof caving in, one brave child led a daring escape.When the kidnappers were caught, their identities shocked everyone even more. This chilling event left deep scars on the survivors, who spent decades trying to rebuild their lives.The doc was directed by Paul Solet.The kitties gave Chowchilla 3 1/2 out of 4 paws

Welcome to Season 6! Traci and Jess sip expresso martinis and discuss the insanity of Ms. Elisabeth Finch as depicted in the documentary "Anatomy of Lies"......currently airing on Peacock. We are captivated by scammer and grifter stories, as are most of us who don't fabricate fake identities or take other peoples stories as our own. These tales offer a safe, vicarious thrill—an intriguing glimpse into lives seemingly unbound by the usual rules of right and wrong. (Plus, let's admit it, some of these scammers have an undeniable flair for style!)This documentary details one of the most compelling grifter sagas we can recall. Like ever.  It details the story of Elisabeth Finch, the former Grey's Anatomy writer who fabricated not only a cancer diagnosis but also a string of other personal tragedies. You need to watch this documentary to fully absorb how fully she devoted herself to the lies and the cover ups for the lies because it truly defies anything you have ever heard about before. The PodCats had a surprise Tom Cat appearance halfway through this episode but we are not sure how much he contributed to the recap. The PodCats gave this 4 out of 6 paws but in all fairness - Traci hadn't seen the last two episodes so we really suggest taking the time to watch this crazy doc!

Traci and Jess made pineapple mimosas to pregame for this one! You will never drink them with OJ again once you try pineapple

Jess, Traci and Madison are all in the house discussing this insightful documentary that we ALL loved! The cocktails were flowing so the kitties got off track from time to time but you will get the gist of it.  Stormy premiered on Peacock March 18, 2024.  We all found Stormy Daniels to be a complex, deeply compassionate women and her story is that of a widely misunderstood individual.  This goes into her childhood, her days as an adult contract star and then bridges into her worldwide infamy after the Trump story broke. There are tons of interviews with prominent figures who worked with or covered her story, such as Rachel Maddow, Jimmy Kimmel, and Seth Rogen. Included is the archival footage from a documentary film shot by Dallas Nicks who later had a romantic relationship with Daniels.It all boils down to how a single sexual encounter with the then-reality TV star has virtually destroyed Daniels' life, which deeply caused havoc on her family, her relationships, and her career.There was a lot of cocktails when this was recorded, so bear with us and enjoy the party! The PodCats gave this documentary 12 out of 6 paws

Jess, Madison and Traci are all in the house discussing the Docuseries about Ashley Madison on Netflix. If you are not familiar with Ashely Madison, it is the dating website where married people can find someone to cheat with. And in 2015, they were super hacked by The Impact Team. This person or persons got into their database and exposed the names, personal info and preferences of more than 30 MILLION users. There was a lot of cocktails when this was recorded, so bear with us and enjoy the party!  The PodCats gave this documentary 10 out of 10 paws

The PodCats are mostly all in the pod today with the exception of Traci who missed all of the chaos.  Our friend Ivy joined us from Canada and we had a Tom Cat in the house!! Thanks for having some fun with us Ivy & Justin!  "Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God"  is a documentary that explores the life and death of Amy Carlson, also known as Mother God. She claimed to be a spiritual savior and built a cult following through her online manifestos and live-streaming sessions. Unfortunately, we had too many cocktails and got sidetracked more than usual on this one. We had a call in from one of the PodKittens and many, many other distractions. Hopefully you will jump in and enjoy our party. Stay tuned for the bonus at the very end when Madison takes a call in the middle of our podcast.   The PodCats gave this documentary 9 1/2 out of 10 paws

Most of the PodCats are in the house to  chat about a deadly love triangle in the Netflix Documentary called Lover, Stalker, Killer.  This is the true story of how auto mechanic Dave Kroupa became the center of an online dating nightmare that resulted in years of stalking and harassment, arson, and a murder. There are interviews with Dave Kroupa, law enforcement officials, and other main people central to the events to help portray all the situations that occurred surrounding the eventual crimes. One unusual but super cool element to this documentary, is that Dave actually plays himself in many of the film's dramatic reenactment scenes. We have some questions about Dave but we haven't gotten our answers yet from Liz. Stay tuned on that. We loved this documentary, especially because of the truly shocking twist. We suggest watching this one BEFORE you listen to our podcast so we don't spoil it!   The PodCats gave this documentary 6 out of 6 paws

Most of the PodCats are in the house to  chat about all the twists and turns in the INSANE Netflix docuseries about the kidnapping of Denise Huskins.  This is a three-part docuseries from The Tinder Swindler  filmmakers Felicity Morris and Bernadette Higgin.  They did a great job combining interrogation footage, interviews, and audio recordings to describe how Denise Huskin and Aaron Quinn's story became a horrifying example of what can happen when the justice system fails the victims of a crime.The kitties randomly weaved in a long winded conversation about Michael Jackson and the documentary, Leaving Neverland. And that lead to the new documentary called The Greatest Night in Pop, which is all about the creation of the We Are the World charity single. Bear with them, they had a few cocktails and whatnot

All the cats are in the pod to discuss this absolutely insane docuseries about a young lady named Natalia Grace, who was initially assumed to be a 6-year-old Ukrainian orphan. Natalia was born with a rare bone growth disorder which added to some of the confusion when it was potentially discoverd that she may have actually been a fully grown adult at the time of her adoption. We needed a lot of cocktails for this one. The case had more twists and turns than your favorite roller coaster and we all had mixed emotions. But, we did give this 8 out of 8 paws so you might want to check it out! The Curious Case of Natalia Grace is currently airing on Hulu, Max, Discovery and Amazon Prime. Support the showCheck out our website at https://www.catsinthepod.com and be sure to follow us on FB https://www.facebook.com/thecatsinthepod and IG https://www.instagram.com/catsinthepod/We hope you enjoy this season of Crime & Cocktails

All the cats are in the pod to discuss Dr. Paolo Macchiarini- the  world famous surgeon revolutionizing stem cell-infused windpipe transplants.  Especially when it comes to that tiny problem where his patients keep dying.  Paolo is also quite the ladies man and the kitties are in awe of his elaborate lies and the amount of sheer deception in this very narcissistic Doctor. Madison gets pretty worked up in this one about the sheer insanity of these plastic devises and we find out Traci actually reached out in female sisterhood to Dr. Macchiarini's former fiancé to show support. And Fu*&, Marry or Kill is BACK!! The PodCats gave this documentary 8 out of 8 paws!! Support the showCheck out our website at https://www.catsinthepod.com and be sure to follow us on FB https://www.facebook.com/thecatsinthepod and IG https://www.instagram.com/catsinthepod/We hope you enjoy this season of Crime & Cocktails

Madison, Traci and Jess have a lot to say about this cult insanity. Clearly because it's one of our longest shows.  We apologize in advance for how long this is and for the many distractions we had. Perhaps too much RumChata?  Anyway, you might want to save this one for your next road trip! (Without the kids) This is a Netflix documentary that really comes down to the desperation so many people have to find love. The vulnerability one has in such desperation.  And of course - those that prey on this desperation. If you ever decide to seek information on the internet about finding true love, we suggest avoiding ads for anything to do with Twin Flame Universe. But hey - it's your call. But maybe give this a listen before you put in your credit card info.xoxoJess, Madison & Traci 4 out of 4 paws or 5 out of 6 if you want to count Madison

The kitties are on the road at Erica's enjoying pineapple margaritas to discuss The Devil on Trail - a documentary of a "true" demonic possession.  We learn about this family who  is truly fractured by not only the possession but also the different views on what did or did not take place. At the center of the story is David Glatzel who was supposedly possessed at the age of 11. His story becomes entwined with  the self-professed demonologists and paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, known for their probe into the infamous haunting in Amityville, Long Island, several years prior.  The kitties don't know whether to believe or not to believe but the documentary is fascinating and we gave it 6 out of 6 paws so check it out for sure! Happy Birthday to Madison who was missed a ton during this shows taping! xoxo Jess, Traci and Erica Support the showCheck out our website at https://www.catsinthepod.com and be sure to follow us on FB https://www.facebook.com/thecatsinthepod and IG https://www.instagram.com/catsinthepod/We hope you enjoy this season of Crime & Cocktails

All the cats are in the pod except Madison who is celebrating she and her moms birthday!  We are having cocktails with her

All the cats are in the pod except Traci who had to tend bar

All the cats are in the pod discussing this crazy case from the 80s which was depicted in the movie, Indictment: The McMartin Trial. No, not a documentary but there are a few out there if you want to go bonkers with this and find them. The cats had a few too many cocktails, called in grammy cat, had a guest Tom Cat you will enjoy and veered off topic multiple times but you will get the GIST of this case regardless! Indictment: The McMartin Trial is based on a true story. It was written by Abby Mann and Myra Mann and was directed by Mick Jackson. Oliver Stone and Abby Mann were executive producers. The cast included James Woods, Mercedes Ruehl, Shirley Knight, Lolita Davidovitch, Henry Thomas and Sada Thompson. None of whom Traci had apparently ever seen in any movie, ever. With love,Jess, Erica, Madison & Traci Support the showCheck out our website at https://www.catsinthepod.com and be sure to follow us on FB https://www.facebook.com/thecatsinthepod and IG https://www.instagram.com/catsinthepod/We hope you enjoy this season of Crime & Cocktails

MOST of the cats were in the pod to have cocktails and chat about this documentary that came out back in 2019.  This was one of Netflix's Top 5 most-watched documentaries of 2019 but it does seem that a LOT of people missed it. This episode may have had more cocktails than crime because we were celebrating PodCat Traci's birthday.  Excuse all the roads we went down that had nothing to do with the documentary. Vampire Porn, learning Russian and hypothetical hookups were a few diversions. Erica had to miss this one because apparently she is an avid Cinco de Mayo participant and it wasn't the same without her. HUGE welcome to our guest Tom Cat....the amazing Jimmy. We hope he will come back again soon!! Don't Fuck with Cats - Hunting an Internet Killer was written & directed by Mark LewisWith love,Jess, Erica, Madison & Traci Support the showCheck out our website at https://www.catsinthepod.com and be sure to follow us on FB https://www.facebook.com/thecatsinthepod and IG https://www.instagram.com/catsinthepod/We hope you enjoy this season of Crime & Cocktails

The Podcast are sipping and chatting about  the three part documentary called Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal. This was made by Jenner Furst and Jennifer Willoughby Nason and is currently available on Netflix - And of course - the actual trial has been going on and wrapped up just a couple of days after our podcast. So many people were talking about this family and the series of events we were all made aware of in the documentary. So if you missed this whole situation, The Murdaughs were a VERY well known family in an area referred to as "Low Country" in Hampton, South Carolina.  They had a century old family law firm and seemingly sort of ruled the town, including the police force and officials in the local government.  Before he resigned in 2021 amidst fund-misappropriation accusations, Alex Murdaugh (the dad) was a powerful civil litigation lawyer  that was basically famous across the Palmetto State. His father, grandfather and great-grandfather were all state prosecutors who, like Alex, maintained a ton of power and leverage with local authorities. The kitties are trashed but mange to get out most of the details and we have a GUEST who gives us an interesting tidbit NOT covered in the documentary.  This documentary earned 12 out of 8 paws (feet were added) so you should defenatly check it out!! Support the showCheck out our website at https://www.catsinthepod.com and be sure to follow us on FB https://www.facebook.com/thecatsinthepod and IG https://www.instagram.com/catsinthepod/We hope you enjoy this season of Crime & Cocktails

In 2013, Kai and his hatchet went viral after saving the day.  For those of us who didn't follow the rest of the story, the Netflix new documentary fills us in on what happened NEXT in this super bizarre story!  Kai, whose real name is Caleb McGillivary, ended up in prison for murder. Most of the kitties HATED this documentary and it only got a couple of paws but at least we had fun talking about it with the help of some Delta gummies and a couple of shots! Audio credit to KMPH News. The Brew 2 Vacation Properties in Snowshoe WV, 130 Mountain Lodge, top of the mountain ski lift accessDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showCheck out our website at https://www.catsinthepod.com and be sure to follow us on FB https://www.facebook.com/thecatsinthepod and IG https://www.instagram.com/catsinthepod/We hope you enjoy this season of Crime & Cocktails

All the cats were in the pod to sip cocktails and discuss this astounding true docuseries. Don't Pick Up The Phone followed  the true story of an investigation into a hoax caller who talked managers into strip-searching employees at fast food businesses across the US. The scam was INSANE! A man would call a fast food restaurant pretending to be a police officer. He would convince the manager and others to strip-search female employees and, in some cases, sexually assault them. The PodCats had a hard time really understanding how anyone could fall for this but see what you think and let us know!! The PodCats give this documentary 6  1/2 out of 8 paws! Support the showCheck out our website at https://www.catsinthepod.com and be sure to follow us on FB https://www.facebook.com/thecatsinthepod and IG https://www.instagram.com/catsinthepod/We hope you enjoy this season of Crime & Cocktails

All the Cats are in the pod sippin cocktails and trying to make heads or tails of this insane story. Did the parents have Munchausen by Proxy? Was the hospital WAY too fast to jump to conclusions? Did the hacker have reason to dismantle the hospitals computer system to protect Justina? We came to the conclusion that this documentary was too long and some key pieces of evidence were missed but overall - we sort of believed the parents and the older siblings on this one.  And sorry but we loved Marty the Hacker. And his wife. You may not agree with our findings but watch the entire thing before you decide and then check out our podcast! We gave this 6 1/2  out of 8 paws so check it out!  Enjoy kitties!!  Support the showCheck out our website at https://www.catsinthepod.com and be sure to follow us on FB https://www.facebook.com/thecatsinthepod and IG https://www.instagram.com/catsinthepod/We hope you enjoy this season of Crime & Cocktails

Only two of the Cats are in the Pod but we have a fantastic guest kitty who is pretty close to being a Casey Anthony aficionado! Sandy joins Erica & Jess as we discuss this mind-blowing documentary.  We all sat stunned watching the so called trail of the century 13 years ago and were shocked when Casey was found not guilty. Well she  has broken her silence after 13 years with information that basically reversed our thinking. You may not agree with our findings but watch the entire thing before you decide and then check out our podcast! We gave this 6 out of 6 paws so check it out!  Enjoy kitties!!  We hope you enjoy Season 4 of Crime & Cocktails

Most of the Cats are in the Pod and Tonia is BACK! There was a lot to talk about as this was a 10 episode series airing on Netflix! We think that creators  Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan  did an amazing job with following the actual details from Jeffrey Dahmers case. The series is, of course,  about the life of the serial killer but we are also introduced to Dahmer's father Lionel, his stepmother Shari, his grandmother Catherine and his biological mother. Some of us caught on that Molly Ringwald plays a significant role in this series which is interesting for us 80's kids.  We do get distracted a lot but if you are too afraid to watch this yourself, you might get the picture listening in. We gave this 10 out of 8 paws and that is a PodCat FIRST. Enjoy kitties!!  Welcome to Season 4 of Crime & Cocktails

Missing Tonia but Jamillah is our guest PodCat and we are several shots deep discussing how much we can't stand Hunter Moore. This 3 part series goes into depth on the website Is Anyone Up and interviews women who were victimized by this site. Ever wonder where the term Revenge Porn came from?  As horrified as we all were by this story, the kitties did give the Netflix documentary 8 out of 8 paws so you should probably watch it! 

We have a guest PodCat in the house and are missing Tonia but the rest of the kitties are in full form discussing "I Just Killed My Dad". If you haven't seen this yet - know that the story that seems so clear cut early on takes a crazy turn after the initial introduction of Anthony Templet.  We had so much fun with Jamillah visiting!!! This documentary is currently available on Netflix and got 5 out of 8 paws! 

All the cats are in the pod and they do manage to chat about Conversations with a Killer: the John Wayne Gacy Tapes while trying to remember exactly what is happening, because some of them had way too much catnip before they started podcasting.  We were also very curious what JWG's wife's deal was and how in Gods name she didn't smell all the dead bodies! This documentary is currently available on Netflix and got 5 out of 6 paws! 

All the cats are in the pod and for the first time in PodCat history - this documentary got 8 out of 8 paws!! So,  you should probably check it out :)  Available on Discovery and IMDb!  The cocktails were flowin a little extra so hold on tight and try to keep up with the mayhem!! 

All the cats are in the pod & it's a cocktail and tickle party

All the cats are in the pod but no one seems to know what is going on

Jess & Madison are the only PodCats in the studio today but they are joined by PodKitty, Bryn, to discuss all things Elizabeth Holmes. This is #1 of our 2 part crazy lady series today. The good news? She believed in herself. She sure did. We believe in ourselves too and think you will enjoy learning about this documentary. It's all about blood kitty fans! 

Part two of our double series on women who have seriously lost their minds. Madison & Jess are the PodCats in the house with guest PodKitty, Bryn. Oh Sarma - we really appreciated a lot about you but man was that wool pulled over your eyes tight girl. Madison is a bit salty with you for not taking care of your staff but I really loved your silver and we all loved Leon. Our advice? Don't date another man your friends haven't approved first ok? Your judgement is pretty wackadoo and this may be a good way to avoid another Anthony.  

There might only be two PodCats featured but with surprise appearances from our resident TomCat, we think you will be entertained! Madison & Jess grew up loving Jackie Collins so we had to talk about this Netflix documentary - even though NO crimes were committed. Well, there were plenty of crimes in Jackie's books & if you got your sex education from Ms. Collins - you may want to listen in :) 

The PodCats go back in time to cover the 80s Dateline documentary "At the Bottom of the Lake". This podcast features PodCat Jessica's father - the lead investigator in the case. In honor of her father and timed for the 10 year anniversary of his death - this podcast was a little different than most. Less cocktails and a project that really meant a lot to us. So in remembering Jim Dupont  -dad - this podcast is for you. 

All the cats and guest kitty KT, are in the house discussing the insane Netflix documentary about Simon Leviev and the women who were victims of the dating app swindler. We talked, we listened, we learned, we cried. About why all we get is coffee and a taco. 

All the cats and guest kitty, KT, are in the house discussing the Hulu documenary "Dead Asleep". Produced by Skye Borgman, who also produced Abducted in Plain Sight, this documentary details the heinous murder of Brooke Preston by her roommate and good friend, Randy Herman Jr.  The question always comes back to: was he or was he not really asleep when he stabbed her 25 times? See what the kitties have to say. 

All the cats are in the pod discussing the INSANE true crime story of Rose West. Yes, she may have truly been born evil. The cats chat about her husband Fred, a parrot on a stick & some true English inbreeding that all resondingly impact Madison.  Look for this documentary on IMDb and other streaming channels! 

The PodCats welcome Omar & Meaghan as guest kitties to discuss the HBO Documentary Mommy Dead and Dearest. This is just one of the documentaries out there depicting the true story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard. There may have been one too many cocktails for the kitties so turn your volume down a bit, grab a beverage and brace yourself for this PodCat Party :) 

The PodCats are down one kitty with Madison out of town so NO Rumchata was consumed during this podcast.  Lots of wine though :) .....The kitties give a fairly accurate description of this Discovery Plus documentary and confess some pretty raunchy ways that they played with Ken & Barbie dolls in Elementary School. Tune in kitty fans! 

The  PodCats are down two kitties but with the help of our Tom Cat, they manage to cover most of the important details from this Netflix Documentary.  The kitties are licking Rumchata off their paws while discussing the insanity of what is referred to as "The Greatest Party that never happened".  Thank you to our good friend Tracy M for suggesting this documentary. The PodCats (& tom kitty) give this 4 out of 6 paws up!! 

The PodCats are all in the house and SO is our amazing guest ....The Razzberry! Whether you want to hear about what happened to Paige Birgfield or discover the code for picnics or even consider hourly escort pricing, we hope you will listen in to this kitty chat about 20/20s documentary on Hulu, titled "If I can't have you".... I don't want no body baby.... uh Hugh ohhh.... J/K seriously, only search for "If I can't have you" on Hulu. Look for Season 43 and Episode 26 and let us know what you think on our NEW Facebook by searching @catsinthepod. Meow for now :) 

The podcats are all in the house discussing this Diane Sawyer Special Event that aired on 20/20. We found it on Hulu and it was tricky for a few of us. Helpful to know that its Season 44 / Episode 7.  It was seriously shocking to all the podcats what the Turpin children had to escape from and we hope you tune in to learn more about their experience. And our kitties find some mascara tips along the way :) Meowwww 

Most of our cats are away for the holiday's so welcome to our  first EVER Tom Cat in the pod! Learn about this somewhat entertaining IMDb Documentary about spoiled rich boy Elliot Turner whilst, who knows, maybe cooking a turkey?  Tom Cat's contribution will keep you laughing or maybe just leave you super confused. Its a gobby good time. 

Wait...is she missing?? What happened to her? NO it's WHAT HAPPENED, Brittany Murphy? Like WHAT happened gurl??  Podcats sort out what ACTUALLY happened after Friday cocktails discussing the HBO Max Documentary released in 2021. 

The podcats consider new hair styles when Gwen Shamblin Lara hits the stage! This 2021 documentary was insane but we now know the secret to getting skinny biatches!! It can be found on HBO Max for hair, Jesus and weight loss enthusiasts everywhere! 

The Podcast are wearing their boxing gloves and worked up after watching this Netflix documentary about Christie Martin. The kitties give this one all paws up so make sure you tune in and listen up!

The kitties are in a tail spin after watching "Controlling Britney" on Hulu. They attempt to explain the documentary but are fueled with passionate conviction, that may override a thorough explanation of the details.  Tune in to see what these kitties have to say. Meawwww

The Podcats refresh their beverages multiple times while discussing the many identities of this killer and the details of his murders, along with some of the interesting characters featured in this documentary.   The Chameleon Killer Documentary is available on Discovery + 

When you got a fire thing on your wall, you might be in London with a serial killer! The PodCats bring it together on a second take and do their best to explain the Netflix Documentary - Memories of a Murderer - The Nilsen Tapes.

The Pod Cats had one too many cocktails but they manage to piece together Hulu's Documentary - The Devil You Know