Podcast appearances and mentions of Suzy Spencer

One day, Andrea Yates was a loving mother. The next, the nation was shocked by the death of her five innocent children... The 911 call that shocked the country. "I just killed my children." Why were they killed? On June 20, 2001, in a middle-class Houston suburb, Andrea Yates and her husband Russell, a NASA engineer, prepared for the routine week-day ahead. But before the morning was over, tragedy would strike the quiet family and turn the day into a nightmare. Shortly before 10 a.m., Andrea calmly summoned the police with a grim confession... One by one, Andrea Yates' children, ages 6 months to 7 years, had been drowned in their bathtub. No one who knew Andrea could picture the devoted mother capable of such an unbelievable crime or imagine the terror in the eyes of her trusting children. As their father struggled between overwhelming grief and loyalty to his imprisoned wife, an outraged nation struggled with an unfathomable question... Breaking Point provides a harrowing portrait of the suffocating darkness at the heart of one all-American family, and exposes the private demons that pushed a mother over the edge.

Nina interviews best-selling author, Suzy Spencer, about her true crime novels and her controversial book titled, "Secret Sex Lives". Suzy explains some of her interactions with some dangerous inmates, as well as some kinky swingers! Enjoy! Follow me (Nina) at @ninarealtalk on IG, at www.realtalkwithnina.com, on FB at www.facebook.com/realtalknina Follow Suzy Spencer at www.suzyspencer.com and on Twitter: @SpencerWriter

On today's Naked Monday, my very special guest is Suzy Spencer.Suzy is the author of four true crime books – Wasted, a New York Times bestseller; Wages of Sin, which was featured Investigation Discovery’s Deadly Sins and Scorned; Breaking Point, the story of Houston mother Andrea Yates; and The Fortune Hunter, which was called “riveting” and “blockbuster” by Globe magazine.Her latest book, an intriguing departure of having written true crime for more than a decade, is Secret Sex Lives: A Year on the Fringes of American Sexuality. It's her first memoir, and as you'll hear, it has received the attention of many, including a feature on Katie Couric’s talk show, Katie. Please welcome, Suzy Spencer.

On this episode, the Sunday Scary Sisters return to take your mind off of the stresses of 2020 and discuss the heart-wrenching tale of The Austin Yogurt Shop Murders (Thank you, Jamie!). We also update our listeners on where we've been the last 12 months, what you should buy at Trader Joe's this month, and some of our most embarrassing moments. Follow us on instagram @crimecopodcast and DM us your favorite cases for us to cover! Sources for this episode: https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/the-austin-yogurt-shop-murders-cold-case-revisiting-the-scene-of-the-crime-more-than-25-years-later Suzy Spencer at AETV.com https://thetruecrimefiles.com/austin-yogurt-shop-murders/ Christine from The True Crime Files https://rare.us/rare-news/history/%E2%80%8C-yogurt-shop-murders/ Moriah Gill from Rare.com http://austintexas.gov/page/homicide-cold-cases#overlay-context=page/homicide-cold-cases Austin Texas. Gov https://www.kvue.com/article/news/investigations/defenders/1991-austin-yogurt-shop-murders-killer-dna-fbi/269-d28e6099-7c69-4e10-bb45-3054fde938aa Tony Plohetski at KVUE.com https://www.kvue.com/article/news/investigations/pure-unadulterated-evil-exploring-the-1991-austin-yogurt-shop-murders/269-94135695-d8c6-421b-8061-2c9ca6014e41 Bob Garcia-Buckalew at KVUE.com https://people.com/archive/what-time-has-not-healed-vol-37-no-24/ David Grogan at People.com https://www.statesman.com/NEWS/20120921/Yogurt-shop-murder-case-timeline Statesman.com And Wikipedia

Part 2 of this love triangle gone wrong. by Kerri Gathright & Britney Graves Directed & Produced by Russell Graves Music & Editing by Russell Graves Logo Art Work by Savanna Wike References; Wasted by Suzy Spencer

Listen to it on Audible. The day that etched Charles Manson into the mind of the world's collective consciousness was Friday, August 8th, 1969. That was the fateful weekend when Manson's alleged cult named the "Manson Family" slaughtered seven people. It wasn't the first time the group had committed murder, nor would it be the last, but the events of that weekend are why Charlie Manson will be remembered as the devil incarnate. A real-life boogeyman capable of untold evil. A maniacal puppet master who carved a swastika in his head with a razor blade. Through hours of conversation with Manson, Manson Family members and their attorneys, friends, and Manson prosecutor Stephen Kay, as well as in-depth study of trial transcripts, police records, and media coverage, Day applies rational thinking to insane acts to create an alternative motive behind the horrific murders of Sharon Tate, Abigail Folger, Jay Sebring, Wojciech Frykowski, Steven Parent, and Leno and Rosemary LaBianca. The result is an intriguing and thought-provoking read. Suzy Spencer, New York Times #hippiecultleader #jamesbuddyday #manson #charlesmanson #mansonfamily #russellnewton #newtonmg --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voiceoverwork/message

In the third episode, Amanda and Victoria discuss the death of Christopher Michael Hatton, along with the book "Wages of Sin" by Suzy Spencer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Suzy Spencer is the author of four true crime books – Wasted, a New York Times bestseller; Wages of Sin, which was featured on the 2013 season premiere of Investigation Discovery’s Deadly Sins; Breaking Point, the story of Houston mother Andrea Yates; and The Fortune Hunter. But after nearly 10 years of writing true crime, Suzy desperately needed to laugh. She thought writing about sex would help her do that. So in December 2004, Suzy began a journalistic investigation into Americans’ alternative sex practices. The result is her most emotionally challenging book yet — Secret Sex Lives: A Year on the Fringes of American Sexuality. Secret Sex Lives, Suzy’s first memoir, was featured on Katie Couric’s talk show, Katie; was named a Publishers Weekly fall 2012 pick in the memoir category, as well as a Barnes & Noble editor’s recommendation; and was featured twice at the 2012 Texas Book Festival. Suzy’s been interviewed on Good Morning America, ABC World News, Primetime, and Dateline NBC;  plus numerous shows on Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, Court TV, Investigation Discovery, Oxygen and E! Channel.

One of the most daring dangerous and decidedly brave books in our contemporary sexually repressive climate, Suzy Spencer tries to remain an aloof journalist but she can only fool herself so long -- she's not investigating the sexual fringe, she's seeking a safe way to penetrate her own sexuality which had been in the frozen food section for over a decade. The final chapter is brilliant as Suzy's complete terrified vulnerability battles with her fears of pissing off Jesus, Mary and Suzy's own mother, Suzy is always an excellent guest especially on this very personal show. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/burl-barer/support

Have a great idea for a book but aren't sure how to get started? Or maybe you need to a return to a project that has lain dormant for a while -- for whatever reason. Sometimes the trickiest part of writing is simply beginning. You can't finish what you don't start, but there is something overwhelming about the blank page or empty screen. And revisiting a manuscript you abandoned a while ago dredges up all kinds of fears and worries. So how do writers cope? How does one motivate him/herself to sit down every day and keep going? At our January 21, 2016, Third Thursday, moderator Jennifer Ziegler spoke with authors Edward Carey, Lindsey Lane, Greg Levin, and Suzy Spencer deal with the paralyzing effects of starting (or restarting) a manuscript.

Multimillionaire Steven Beard, Jr. fell hard for Celeste Martinez, a shapely, blonde waitress who served him his nightly cocktail at the local country club…as well as sexual favors. In 1995, the 70-year-old widow Beard married the 32-year-old mother of twin teenagers and gave her homes, cars, and more jewelry and designer clothes than she could ever wear. But it wasn’t enough for Celeste. Claiming she was depressed, she checked into a psychiatric facility, where she met fellow patient Tracey Tarlton, a prominent bookstore manager. Celeste seduced Tracey, convincing her that the only way they could be together would be to kill Steve.In the wee hours of an October morning, Steve awoke to a shotgun blast to his gut. Tracey was arrested but refused to implicate Celeste…until she learned the truth about her lover. In a sordid trial sensationalized even more by the antics of famed Texas defense attorney Dick DeGeurin, the depths of Celeste’s lies were revealed in a tale of lust, betrayal, and regret. THE FORTUNE HUNTER-Suzy Spencer

One day, Andrea Yates was a loving mother. The next, the nation was shocked by the death of her five innocent children...The 911 call that shocked the country. "I just killed my children." Why were they killed?On June 20, 2001, in a middle-class Houston suburb, Andrea Yates and her husband Russell, a NASA engineer, prepared for the routine week-day ahead. But before the morning was over, tragedy would strike the quiet family and turn the day into a nightmare. Shortly before 10 a.m., Andrea calmly summoned the police with a grim confession...One by one, Andrea Yates' children, ages 6 months to 7 years, had been drowned in their bathtub. No one who knew Andrea could picture the devoted mother capable of such an unbelievable crime or imagine the terror in the eyes of her trusting children. As their father struggled between overwhelming grief and loyalty to his imprisoned wife, an outraged nation struggled with an unfathomable question...Breaking Point provides a harrowing portrait of the suffocating darkness at the heart of one all-American family, and exposes the private demons that pushed a mother over the edge. BREAKING POINT-Suzy Spencer

This episode recognizes women, gender, and sexuality with a discussion of the complexities of gender and sexuality from contemporary and historical perspectives. Our discussants share what they’ve learned from their respective research projects, while exploring how privilege and power function in constructions of gender and sexuality. Ultimately, they agree that listening with empathy to each other’s needs and desires demonstrates mutual respect and can allow us to have greater faith in our individuality. The Discussion Lisa Moore is a professor of English and Interim Director of the Center for Women’s and Gender Studies at UT-Austin. In Sister Arts: The Erotics of Lesbian Landscapes, she explores how women of the Eighteenth century used the natural world to create artworks that celebrated their bonds with each other. On In Perspective, Moore helps us to deconstruct the notion of “woman” as part of a vast gender spectrum. Thinking about the intersectional nature of identity, she asks: How do we determine who counts within various gender and sexuality categories? Suzy Spencer is the author of New York Times bestseller, Secret Sex Lives: A Year on the Fringes of American Sexuality. She brings frankness to the discussion of sex and desire, based on interviews with American men and women of different ages and sexual orientations regarding their experiences. Here, Spencer emphasizes the need for empathy and acceptance of alternative sex practices and unconventional attitudes about sex. Ward Keeler is a professor of Anthropology and Women’s and Gender Studies at UT-Austin. He conducts field research in Burma, studying masculinities and transgender identities. Keeler’s understanding of Burmese norms of gender and sexuality expands the conversation beyond the U.S. context in useful ways. He calls attention to the fact that in some Southeast Asian cultures, sexuality is not a central point of identification as it often can be in the United States. What’s your perspective? As we continue to struggle to achieve equal rights and protections for women and LGBTQ persons, it is necessary to have more conversations like this one about what gender and sexuality mean in the United States and internationally. The issues brought up here are not exactly new ones, but they remain urgently important if we are to develop a mutually respectful, compassionate, and empathetic society.

A plane crash in Asia (again) is captured on video. Jordan hangs two ISIS prisoners after its pilot is burned alive. We talk to Suzy Spencer, who wrote "Secret Sex Lives," in which she chronicles her adventures interviewing Americans about their sex lives.

A plane crash in Asia (again) is captured on video. Jordan hangs two ISIS prisoners after its pilot is burned alive. We talk to Suzy Spencer, who wrote "Secret Sex Lives," in which she chronicles her adventures interviewing Americans about their sex lives.

On January 11, 1995, deputies outside Austin, Texas, found a mutilated body laid across a cold campfire—head destroyed, hands cut off, skin singed by fire. In less than three days, they had the kill zone: a small apartment, where shy Christopher Hatton was shot at point blank range in his bed.Stephanie Lynn Martin, despite her devout Southern Baptist upbringing, was reborn as a sultry stripper and calendar girl. William M. Busenburg was a good-looking wannabe living his own lies. They came together in an explosion of violence and sex. Then they decided there was only one thing missing from their romance-Murder.But within days, they were under arrest and savvy prosecutors learned the ugly truth behind the senseless slaughter of Busenburg's friend. How twisted fantasies of murder fueled the couple's lust and led to the unspeakable crime. And how they both tried to cover up their heinous deed...until they finally ran out of lies. WAGES OF SIN-Murder Was Their Turn-On-SUZY SPENCER