Surviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime

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The best guests in true crime come together each day to cover the most talked about cases in America. Hosted by Emmy award-winning former network news correspondent Joel Waldman and his Holocaust survivor mother, Karmela, the two get the lowdown from...

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The best guests in true crime come together each day to cover the most talked about cases in America. Hosted by Emmy award-winning former network news correspondent Joel Waldman and his Holocaust survivor mother, Karmela, the two get the lowdown from the most influential names in the true crime genre. #BestGuests include FBI profilers, legendary detectives, famed criminal defense attorneys, notable prosecutors, tough Navy SEALs, seasoned U.S. Marshals, and you - the smartest audience in true crime - #STSNation Find us anywhere you listen to podcasts. You can also become part of our YouTube membership program and support us on Patreon for ad-free & BTS content ... Support the show ❤️ http://shor.by/STS https://www.patreon.com/survivingthesurvivor And, remember as my mom always says, be kind to each other because we’re all just trying to survive in a rough world.

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English

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https://anchor.fm/survivingthesurvivor

Episodes

Fiance Found Dead on Vacay Days After Boyfriend Proposes to Her in Africa; Family Asking for Answers

4/18/2026

Support the show & be a part of #STSNation: Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ... VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcast Check out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/ Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor Email: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:38:06

Family & Friends Call Out Brian Hooker As Crews Search for Wife; CBS Reporter Joins STS from Bahamas

4/17/2026

Lynnette Hooker is still missing after allegedly falling overboard in the Bahamas—but new developments are raising serious questions. Her husband, Brian Hooker, has now left the Bahamas as family and friends begin speaking out and challenging his story. With investigators searching for answers, new details are fueling growing suspicion. Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #truecrime. In this STS episode, Award-Winning Host Joel Waldmans gets us caught on the latest news about Lynnette Hooker's disappearance plus we hear from #BestGuest CBS News Correspondent Cristian Benavides who sat down with Brian Hooker before leaving the Bahamas and two investigators who have been following this case closely. Support the show & be a part of #STSNation: Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ... VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcast Check out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/ Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor Email: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:26:55

Breaking News! Singer D4vd Arrested for the Murder of Teenager Celeste Rivas Hernandez

4/17/2026

Breaking: Music Artist D4vd is arrested for the murder of 14 year old Celeste Rivas Hernandez in this viral and heartbreaking case. D4vd is in custody and being held without bail. STS breaks down the latest updates, timeline, and what comes next in this rapidly unfolding investigation. Support the show & be a part of #STSNation: Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ... VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcast Check out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/ Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor Email: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:23:40

Husband Flees Bahamas as Cadaver Dogs Called to Search for Missing Wife Who Allegedly Fell Overboard

4/16/2026

Lynette Hooker vanished without a trace in the Bahamas—and the last person to see her alive was her husband, Brian Hooker. He claims she fell overboard from their dinghy during a boating trip… but many aren’t convinced by his story. As search teams scour the ocean and investigators dig deeper, disturbing questions and inconsistencies are starting to surface. What really happened to Lynette Hooker—and is the full truth still being hidden? Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #truecrime. In this STS episode, STS #BestGuests and Award-Winning Host Joel Waldman dig deeper into the story and the latest news including cadaver dogs who were dispatched to help in the search for Lynnette. #BestGuest Breakdown: ‪@TheGeoProfiler‬ _______________________________ Support the show & be a part of #STSNation: Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ... VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcast Check out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/ Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor Email: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:27:15

Wife Missing: Brian Hooker's NEW Interviews, Their Relationship & a Closer Look at Coercive Control

4/15/2026

Duration:01:25:42

Breaking News: Husband Released Amid New Text and Voicemail Details in Missing Wife Case

4/14/2026

Breaking news rocked STS mid-episode as Brian Hooker, husband of missing boater Lynette Hooker, was released—raising even more questions about his possible connection to her disappearance. Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #truecrime. In this STS episode, we dive into newly surfaced voicemail and text messages, along with disturbing details from the past that are fueling growing suspicion. Family members speak out, sharing their fears and frustrations as the case takes another dramatic turn. Bahamian police insist the investigation is far from over—but Lynette Hooker is still missing. #BestGuests Breakdown: -Defense Attorney R. Timothy Jansen -Private Investigator Monica Jordan -Private Investigator Francois, McKinnon Investigative Group _______________________________ Support the show & be a part of #STSNation: Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ... VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcast Check out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/ Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor Email: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:20:09

Trusted Doctor Turned Killer: Chilling Murder Attempt on His Wife & the Testimony That Took Him Down

4/11/2026

Dr. Gerhardt Konig stunned many, as prosecutors revealed disturbing allegations that he tried to kill his wife, Arielle Konig, in a chilling and calculated plot. From shocking evidence to the deeply personal betrayal at the center of the case, the details paint a dark and unsettling picture behind closed doors. Welcome to Surviving The Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #truecrime. This episode is hosted by Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Joel Waldman and his mom, child Holocaust survivor and therapist, Karmela Waldman. We break down key moments as we discuss the evidence, the psychology, and the bigger questions—how does something like this happen, and were there warning signs? Support the show & be a part of #STSNation: Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ... VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcast Check out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/ Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor Email: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:14:55

Missing Boater Lynette Hooker's Husband Arrested After She Goes Overboard in Bahamas

4/10/2026

Duration:01:13:26

What Happened Inside Courtroom When Long Island Serial Killer Rex Heuermann Plead Guilty to Murder

4/9/2026

Duration:01:27:44

Gone Without Answers: A Mom, Business Owner & Community Figure Still Missing. Is it Foul Play?

4/8/2026

Duration:01:11:12

New Demand Letter Claiming They Saw Nancy, Investigation Concerns and No Known Leads Yet

4/7/2026

Duration:01:26:56

Dark, Disturbing & Infamous Interview of Detective Turned Killer Stephanie Lazarus Before Her Arrest

4/3/2026

Duration:02:14:26

Inside an Informant's Dangerous Double Life & How The Very People He Helped Turned on Him

4/3/2026

Duration:01:06:09

No Sign Of Nancy Guthrie After 2 Months of Sudden Disappearance

4/2/2026

Duration:01:08:24

Vanished Overnight: California Mom and Coffee Shop Owner Now Missing

4/1/2026

Duration:01:14:27

Scientists with Top Clearance Suddenly Disappear: Are These Missing Cases Coincidence or Connected?

3/31/2026

Duration:01:25:51

Savannah Guthrie Interview: Someone Saw Something, Need Public's Help & Investigation Details

3/28/2026

Duration:01:16:46

Savannah Guthrie Interview: New Details about Nancy Guthrie & What They Know about What Happened

3/27/2026

Duration:01:27:41

American Idol Contestant Caleb Flynn Accused of Murdering Wife Ashley Flynn; Facing Life in Prison

3/26/2026

Duration:01:27:50

Nancy Guthrie's Unlocked Doors, FBI's New Focus on Timeline and the Public Stepping Up to Help

3/25/2026

Duration:01:21:49