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Storytelling Podcasts

Thriller writers tell their favorite stories.

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United States

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Thriller writers tell their favorite stories.

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English


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The Other White Meat: The true story of the man who wanted to be eaten alive, and the man who ate him.

7/20/2024
Phil M. Williams tells the revolting true story of the Rotenburg Cannibal, and his aching desire to possess another human being by eating them. Phil M. Williams can be found here: https://philwbooks.com/ Sources: Rosewood, Jack, The Most Bizarre True Crime Stories Ever Told (LAK Publishing, 2023)

Duration:00:09:50

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Sins of the Father: A True Story of Marriage, Family, and Murder

7/13/2024
Phil M. Williams tells the terrifying and tragic true story of the Grabbe family--a wealthy midwestern family destroyed by infidelity, abuse, arson, multiple murders, desecration, and jailhouse retribution. If you'd like to hear more stories from Phil M. Williams, his books can be found here: https://philwbooks.com/ Sources: Neal, Jason, True Crime Case Histories Volumes 1-2-3 (IDigital Group, 2019)

Duration:00:09:01

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The Kid Killer: A Disturbing True Story of the Evil Among Us

7/6/2024
Phil M. Williams tells the horrific true story of Eric Smith, the thirteen-year-old killer of a young boy. This is the most disturbing story I've ever covered. This one is not for the faint of heart. You've been warned. Phil M. Williams also writes thriller novels. They can be found here: https://philwbooks.com/ Sources: McMaster, Kathryn, Kids Who Kill (Case 2: Eric Smith) (True Crime Press, 2018)

Duration:00:22:52

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The Catfish Killer: A True Story of Love, Murder, Deception, and the CIA

6/29/2024
Phil M. Williams tells the terrifying and tragic true story about the Paynes and the Potters, two families destroyed by internet deception. This bizarre story features the CIA, thirty-year old virgins hiding their love, a shut in, a Vietnam Vet, hacking, and catfishing for murder. Phil M. Williams can be found here: https://philwbooks.com/ Sources: Brooks, Dennis, Too Pretty to Live (Diversion Books, 2016)

Duration:00:17:57

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Frenemies

6/22/2024
Phil M. Williams tells the scary and viral true story of Tay'lor Smith and Jordan Holgerson. Several friends go to Moulton Falls for some fun in the sun. The boys jump off a sixty-foot bridge into the river below, but Jordan hesitates on the ledge until ... Quick disclaimer: Some minor details may be speculation and/or fiction, especially regarding Tay'lor's motivations and inner thoughts, but the main details are true according to the video, court testimony, and various news articles. More stories by Phil M. Williams can be found here: https://philwbooks.com/

Duration:00:08:52

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True Story of a Vietnam Combat Nurse

6/15/2024
This is the harrowing true story of US Army Nurse and Vietnam veteran, Irene Vaughn Green. This story is one of many told to William F. Brown in his book, Our Vietnam Wars. Phil M. Williams narrates. You can find Our Vietnam Wars here: https://www.amazon.com/Our-Vietnam-Wars-veterans-served-ebook/dp/B079P35BT5/

Duration:00:09:04

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Did O.J. Admit It?

6/8/2024
In 2006, OJ Simpson wrote a book hypothetically confessing to the murders of Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman. But many felt the book was a chilling confession. Judge for yourself. Phil M. Williams narrates. Phil M. Williams can be found here: https://philwbooks.com/ Sources: Simpson, O.J. If I Did It (Beaufort Books, 2007)

Duration:00:37:37

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Principal Perfect: The true story of a good man who did a bad thing

6/1/2024
Phil M. Williams tells the terrifying true story about Principal Perfect, a beloved family man and high school principal. The community wept when he was incarcerated for defending his family from a burglar, but there was much more to the story. Phil M. Williams can be found here: https://philwbooks.com/ Sources: Stout, M. 2005. The Sociopath Next Door. New York, NY: Broadway Books.

Duration:00:12:44

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Dr. Jealousy: The True Story of a Covetous Psychopath

5/25/2024
Phil M. Williams tells a terrifying true story about Dr. Doreen Littlefield, a covetous psychopath. She's not a murderer or a convicted felon. In many ways, Doreen is far scarier than those monsters. Most people have someone like Doreen in their life right now. Phil M. Williams can be found here: https://philwbooks.com/ Sources: Stout, M. 2005. The Sociopath Next Door. New York, NY: Broadway Books.

Duration:00:12:33

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The Psycho CEO

5/18/2024
Phil M. Williams tells a terrifying true story about Super Skip, a certified sociopath. He's not a murderer or a convicted felon. In many ways, Skip is far scarier than those monsters. Most people have someone like Skip in their life right now. Phil M. Williams can be found here: https://philwbooks.com/ Sources: Stout, M. 2005. The Sociopath Next Door. New York, NY: Broadway Books.

Duration:00:09:25

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Saving Private Lynch

5/11/2024
This is the harrowing true story of POW, Jessica Lynch. It all started with a wrong turn by an Army captain. It had been a disastrous week for the American military with a rash of friendly fire casualties. The US government needed a win. They needed some positive PR propaganda. Enter PFC Jessica Lynch. This story is narrated by Phil M. Williams, and sourced from Jon Krakauer's book, Where Men Win Glory.

Duration:00:17:08

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Firefight

5/4/2024
This is the harrowing true story of Army Ranger and Vietnam veteran, Thomas "Trey" Sayes. This story is one of many told to William F. Brown in his book, Our Vietnam Wars. Phil M. Williams narrates. You can find Our Vietnam Wars here: https://www.amazon.com/Our-Vietnam-Wars-veterans-served-ebook/dp/B079P35BT5/

Duration:00:29:21

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Mass Murdering Mobster?

4/27/2024
Phil M. Williams tells a terrifying true story about William Miller, a successful businessman in Scottsdale, Arizona. He lived the high life until his employee grew a conscience. But William had to protect his way of life at all costs. Phil M. Williams can be found here: https://philwbooks.com/ Sources: “Fatal Fraud,” The Killer Beside Me (October, 2020). Enea, Joe. “Old Time Crime: Scottsdale man shoots, kills Mesa family of five in 2006,” ABC 15 Arizona (February, 2018). Grado, Gary. “’I’m guilty’: William Miller’s jailhouse confession,” East Valley Tribune (October, 2011). Reinhart, Mary, “5 dead. 3 families. 1 man at the center,” East Valley Tribune (October, 2011).

Duration:00:16:38

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Slumdog Escape

4/20/2024
What would you do if you had nothing? What if you were forced to beg for money and food? What if you couldn't even keep the money you received, but instead had to give it all to an evil man who kept you as his slave? This is one little boy's existence in the crazy and chaotic city of Mumbai. Until one woman decided to do something about it. To find out more about the authors and storyteller go to: https://www.lukerichardsonauthor.com/ https://www.stevenmooreauthor.com/

Duration:01:00:04

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My Best Friend, The Sociopath

4/13/2024
Phil M. Williams tells a creepy thriller about two middle-school best friends who clash with their mean teacher. An attempt at revenge leads them to a startling discovery--one of them isn't quite right. This story is from my thriller novel, The Interview: https://www.amazon.com/Interview-Phil-M-Williams-ebook/dp/B0B7GBQ3LW/

Duration:00:18:30

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The Biggest Scam in the History of the World

4/6/2024
A man servant takes on the most powerful cartel the world has ever known. Phil M. Williams tells a story of corruption, greed, and world domination. Is it true? A free novel by thriller author Phil M. Williams can be found here: PhilWBooks.com Source: Griffin, G. Edward. The Creature from Jekyll Island (Westlake Village, California: American Media, 2010) Williams, Phil M. The Propaganda Project (Phil W. Books, 2016)

Duration:00:36:14

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The Perfect Husband. The Perfect Widower. Twice?

3/30/2024
Phil M. Williams tells a creepy true crime thriller about two-time widower, Harold Henthorn. Can anyone be that unlucky? Sources: Fleeman, Michael. The Black Widower (St. Martin’s Press, 2017) CBS News Colorado. (May, 2022), https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/harold-henthorn-toni-wife-murder-conviction/ Chesanek, Carissa. All That is Interesting (October, 2022), https://allthatsinteresting.com/harold-henthorn

Duration:00:28:13

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A Twisty True Story of Cancel Culture

3/16/2024
Phil M. Williams tells a true story of media propaganda, racial tensions, and cancel culture. It’s the story of two New Yorkers who have a seemingly petty argument, but their altercation would have national implications, and they themselves would never be the same again. Quick disclaimer: The personal thoughts, dialogue, and scenes were mostly reenacted, and are therefore not exact or may be fictional, but the basic facts of the story are included with references. Phil M. Williams can be found here: https://philwbooks.com/ Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Park_birdwatching_incidenthttps://www.thefp.com/p/the-real-story-of-the-central-parkhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/honestly-with-bari-weiss/id1570872415?i=1000530855326https://www.newsweek.com/i-was-branded-central-park-karen-i-still-live-hiding-1839483https://nypost.com/2020/05/26/amy-cooper-once-claimed-her-ex-lover-bilked-her-out-of-65k/https://nypost.com/2020/06/15/central-park-karen-amy-cooper-tried-to-have-doorman-fired-report/https://www.vox.com/2020/5/26/21270699/amy-cooper-franklin-templeton-christian-central-parkhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/05/26/amy-cooper-central-park/https://www.thecut.com/2020/05/amy-cooper-central-park-dog-video.htmlhttps://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/amy-cooper-sued-ex-colleague-martin-priest-years-before-christian-cooper-incident

Duration:00:32:08

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The Island Bureau of Kindness

3/9/2024
This hilarious satire tells the truth about human nature. Shipwrecked islanders devise a social safety net, but incentives create a calamity that leads to starvation and revolution. Phil M. Williams narrates this absurd and thought-provoking story from his book, The Propaganda Project. A free novel by thriller author Phil M. Williams can be found here: PhilWBooks.com Source: Williams, Phil M. The Propaganda Project (Phil W. Books, 2016)

Duration:00:09:03

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The Confrontation

3/2/2024
A twentysomething trolls the internet for child predators. His goal: confrontation and humiliation IRL. Kyle Summers mows lawns by day and hunts child predators by night. Troy, his friend and cameraman, is a mall security guard by day and watches Kyle’s back by night. Together the wannabe heroes hope to be someone more than they are. But being a hero comes with a price. If you'd like to read The Predator Hunter novel, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Predator-Hunter-Phil-M-Williams-ebook/dp/B07H4X886Y/ Two free novels by Phil M. Williams can be found here: https://philwbooks.com/

Duration:00:14:48