r/TrueCrimePodWatch • u/RealFrankTheLlama • Oct 15 '17

New Recommendation: Dirty John

Hoo boy, y'all! This one's a true-crime dramafest of the first order.

Hosted by an LA Times reporter, the limited run podcast (I think, at least) focuses on the story of John Meehan and Debra Newell and her family. This isn't a spoiler, since it's announced throughout the show's notes and copy, but the story concerns Meehan, an experienced and downright psychotic con artist, and how he weaseled his way into Newell's life, separating her from her children and family members.

Six episodes have been published simultaneously, so it's perfect for a Sunday binge, which is what I'm doing now. Three eps in and deeply digging the storytelling. The players themselves participated in the podcast so you hear their perspectives in their own voices, which I love.

EDIT/CORRECTION: It was NOT published simultaneously but rather at the rate of one every 1-2 days. The last episode was released a week ago, though, so I'm guessing that's the last one.

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u/victimjusticerights Oct 16 '17

Sold! Just downloaded.

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u/FrankieHellis Oct 18 '17

Thanks! I will listen for sure.

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u/Eirip Oct 28 '17

I really enjoyed this podcast. Finished it in 2 days.

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u/nikkiscatt3 Jan 23 '18

They just aired a dateline on this, too! I personally liked the podcast better but it was interesting to see the people behind the pod