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Scott Watson chats with Kylie Haulk Yasin about her concept clothing line, Wear Your Weird.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Peter Stuursma will add commencement speaker to his resume this weekend when he addresses a record class and their families in the very stadium where he has had success as a football coach at Hope College.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Looking at the tragic murders of Ben Smart & Olivia Hope, two New Zealand teens whose case remains unsolved, and the possible wrongful conviction of Scott Watson.Get the podcast ad-free & more: https://www.redwebpod.comAt 4:00am on New Year's Day, 1998, two friends boarded a water taxi in New Zealand and vanished, never to be seen again. Their disappearance sparked a decades-long debate centered around an unknown man and his true identity. With eye witness accounts saying one thing, and the controversial conviction saying another, the case remains disputed to this day. So today, we ask: who was the mysterious man behind the Murders of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope?Sensitive topics: deaths of minorsOur sponsors:Aura Frames - Exclusive $25-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/REDWEB. Promo Code REDWEB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott Watson talks with actress Eve Plumb about her time playing the middle daughter Jan on television's The Brady Bunch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott Watson talks with comedian and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham about his work and about his big-time hobby (cars).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott Watson talks comedy and more with funny-man Joe Dombrowski.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott Watson chats with Alexia Jay- the newly crowned winner of television's The VOICE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott catches up with young singer/songwriter Morgan Brake.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From the Ed Sullivan show, the Emmys, comedy and musical legends- John Moffitt has worked with them all. Scott Watson talks with John about the Golden Age of American television.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tracy Phillips is a PGA Professional and one of the nicest guys the game of golf has ever known. Great to visit with him about golf, instruction, and why people matter along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott Watson talks about the life and music of Ronnie Bowman with his friend and musical brother, Don Rigsby.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott Watson talks with Tyler Gillum- Coach of the Savannah BananasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott Watson talks with Denise Peters- Camp Director of YMCA Camp Eberhart in Three Rivers, MI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott Watson talks with Hope College baseball coach Ryan Dorow about his second year at the help and the season ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott Watson talks with Ken Freestone about this year's 100 Days Project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott Watson talks with Dr. Ashley Alker, author of the book: 100 Ways to Die.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott Watson talks gaming with Kristen Zitani of PlayStation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott Watson talks with Hope College Women's Basketball Coach Brian Morehouse about his seniors, competing against Trine, and what makes home games special.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott Watson visits with MACEO, the Dancing First Base Coach of the Savannah Bananas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott Watson talks Hope College Women's Basketball with Terin Maynard on Hearing Voices Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott Watson talks with Dave Kindred who has won just about every award there is for sports journalism. His books and columns have (literally) detailed the greatest in sports for the past 3 generations. Ali, Secretariat, Nicklaus, Augusta National, Cossell, and the Lady Potters to name a very few. Dave talks about his work, winning, loss and the sudden deaths of his grandson and wife.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott Watson chats with Danny Funt about the rise and impact of sports betting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott Watson talks with Kim Meyers of the Great Bread Company about their store in Allendale and what makes truly great bread!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott Watson talks with travel expert and consumer advocate Christopher Elliott about the ups and downs of travel in the year ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Delighted to be joined by the talented showman Scott Watson as we talk through the past week of all things Kilmarnock FC.Thanks to our new sponsors Allied Surveyors Kilmarnock. For home reports or property advice, contact Nick Davis on 01563 572341, email nick.davis@alliedsurveyorsscotland.com, or visit their John Finnie Street office.
Scott Watson talks with Shonn Colbrunn Scott Watson talks with Shonn Colbrunn of the Boerigter Center about the current job market, artificial intelligence and the do's and don'ts of getting a job for old and young alike.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott Watson talks with radio host Jake Query about the state of college athletics - including collectives, NIL and the transfer portal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The investigation into the disappearance of Olivia Hope and Ben Smart intensifies in this second episode, following detectives as they seize on 26-year-old Scott Watson as their primary suspect despite mismatched witness descriptions, a missing boat, and no bodies ever found. Carter and Vanessa examine the controversial forensic hair evidence, disputed scratch marks, shifting witness identifications, jailhouse informants, and the prosecution's improvised “two-trip theory,” all of which led to Watson's conviction in one of New Zealand's most divisive murder cases. As key witnesses later recant and public skepticism grows, the episode explores decades of appeals, wavering public opinion, and the families' painful search for closure—raising the haunting question of whether the truth about what happened to Olivia and Ben has ever truly been uncovered. If you're new here, don't forget to follow Murder True Crime Stories to never miss a case! For Ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Murder True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios
On New Year's Day 1998, Ben Smart and Olivia Hope disappeared from a Marlborough Sounds boat party and were never seen again. Scott Watson was convicted of their murders despite no bodies ever being found, and the case has remained deeply controversial. This episode revisits how the investigation unfolded, the key points of dispute over evidence and witness accounts, and the ongoing debate over whether justice was served.Sources:https://www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/doubt-the-scott-watson-casehttps://www.nzonscreen.com/title/doubt-the-scott-watson-case-2016https://www.nzonscreen.com/title/murder-on-the-blade-2003https://www.amazon.com/Ben-Olivia-What-Really-Happened-ebook/dp/B00MCYTOGIhttps://www.amazon.com/-/es/Silent-evidence-Inside-police-search/dp/1869413865https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Marlborough_Mystery.html?id=TNkqAAAACAAJhttps://natlib.govt.nz/records/21724557https://books.google.com/books/about/Trial_by_Trickery.html?id=jhCJtgAACAAJhttps://www.amazon.com/Elementary-Explosive-Watson-Disappearance-Olivia/dp/0994106467https://www.amazon.com/Elementary-2-0-Unreleased-Police-Evidence/dp/0994106475https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/572644/scott-watson-loses-bid-to-quash-convictions-as-court-rules-he-had-a-fair-trialhttps://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/519245/scott-watson-appeal-forensic-scientist-s-technique-personal-preferences-questionedhttps://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/519697/decision-on-scott-watson-appeal-could-take-months-judgehttps://www.1news.co.nz/2024/06/14/crown-says-watson-is-the-only-one-who-could-have-killed-pair/https://tvnz-1-news-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/2024/06/13/scott-watson-appeal-photo-influenced-witness-lawyer-says/This Week's Episode Brought To You By:Boxie - Odor Control Probiotic Cat Litter - 30% off with code LOVEMURDER at boxiecat.com/LOVEMURDERFind LOVE MURDER online:Website: lovemurder.loveInstagram: @lovemurderpodTwitter: @lovemurderpodFacebook: LoveMrdrPodTikTok: @LoveMurderPodPatreon: /LoveMurderPodCredits: Love Murder is hosted by Jessie Pray and Andie Cassette, researched by Sarah Lynn Robinson and researched and written by Jessie Pray, produced by Nathaniel Whittemore and edited by Kyle Barbour-HoffmanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Scott Watson talks music and more with ten-time Grammy Award winner Norah Jones on Hearing Voices Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott Watson talks Christmas and a little basketball with Hope College Men's Basketball coach Greg Mitchell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott Watson talks with Lauren Leach about Hope College Women's Basketball and which one of her teammates is MOST likely to own a reindeer. Hearing Voices with Scott Watson on WHTC and Hearing Voices Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott Watson starts the holiday season off by talking with Rock and Roll icon Freddie "Boom Boom" Cannon about his new Christmas song on Hearing Voices Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott Watson talks with three time World Series champion Jeremy Affeld about facing the storms of life. No need to ever miss an episode- ask your smart speaker to play Hearing Voices with Scott Watson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott Watson offers his annual Thanksgiving essay on Hearing Voices Radio. Scott talks about the blessings of friendship and again retells the poem Thanksgiving in 15 minutes. #hearingvoicesradio @whtcSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott Watson talks all things Kenny Chesney with author Holly Gleason who helped write his autobiography. #hearingvoicesradio @whtcSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott Watson talks with Aubrey Nicole, who is competing as part of the 28th season of NCS's The Voice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott Watson visits with author Matthew Davis about the history and future of Mt. Rushmore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott Watson offers some advice you probably didn't ask for and gives listeners some homework to begin the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's a packed house with the crew: Matt, Ron the Waiter, Tony P, Little Foot, Scott Watson (straight from up the river), killer comedian Erik Angel, and Michael G Potter crushing acoustic covers of Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" and Neil Young's "Down by the River"! We dive into NYC's new mayor Zohran Mamdani – what can this guy actually DO to win us over? Opie's got a few tears from watching the NYC Marathon this year. Israeli comedian Erik Angel drops by – the guy who's got a hit show with a Muslim, an Iranian, and a Christian, proving laughter is the ultimate peace treaty. We get real about raising daughters, debate thumbs up or down on the legendary queef, and way more unfiltered chaos.You know the vibe: raw, hilarious, zero filter. Grab a beer and hit play!
Scott Watson chats with Happy Cole....the funniest man on the high seas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott Watson catches up with Hope College Volleyball coach Becky Schmidt- discussing MIAA and some of the things that have made this season fun.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Some thoughts on Halloween- a final show while I am away. Back in the saddle beginning Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You know Leeland Vittert from his work on News Nation but what you don't know about him....may shock you. Join Scott Watson and Leeland Vittert as they discuss Autism and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott gets movie advice from Nat Segloff, whose new book Every Movie is a Miracle explores the history and reality of the film industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott Watson visits with CNN's Jake Tapper about a new book that focuses on terror and our participation in the "forever war".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott Watson talks with Lindsey Barch about her new cookbook and how it tells a story while providing yummy things to eat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott Watson talks with former FBI agent Martin Suarez and author Ian Fritch about drug cartels and their impact on America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dive into the latest Opie Radio podcast, recorded live from the glass box porch in NYC. Opie and the crew—unload gripes about helicopter crashes, blinding high beams, and flimsy coffee lids, while riffing on everything from toilet paper wars with Canada to cabbies napping at red lights. Expect wild tangents: Matt’s rise from beer-slinger to co-host after Carl and Vic’s passing, Ron the Waiter’s origin story, and a parking-challenged doctor sparking chaos. The gang tackles fake dead grandma excuses, reminisces about the Rolling Stones’ Tattoo You, and debates tariffs, printers, and fluffy TP. It’s a nineties-themed rollercoaster of laughs, rants, and unfiltered vibes—powered by Lagunitas Hoppy Refreshers, no alcohol needed. Hit the like button or Opie’s out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The disappearance of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope is one of New Zealand's most high-profile and controversial true crime cases. Scott Watson was convicted of the murders, but Watson has spent years appealing the verdict and has many supporters who believe in his innocence. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Scott Watson and the murders of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope. Watson has his fair share of supporters who do not believe there was enough evidence to prove his guilt. You be the judge. You can support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise, and donation informationAn Emash Digital productionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.