Rom Crime

In this weeks episode the pod heads to Tucson, AZ to talk about yummy Patrick Dempsey and shitty Charles Schmid. Can’t Buy Me Love is an 80’s teenage Rom Com about a nerd named Ronald (Patrick Dempsey) who comes to the rescue of popular neighbor Cindy (Amanda Peterson) with a little quid pro quo… He’ll help her out of a pickle if she agrees to pretend to be his girlfriend for one month. With a killer soundtrack and sizzling chemistry we think this is deserving of a rewatch. Then Averyn continues with a tale of Tucson teens who were so beguiled by charming, strange, tin cans in his boots wearing Charles “Smitty” Schmid, that even after three teenage girls went missing and Shitty

We’re baaaack! After a long,unexpected, hiatus(yay for the end of the SAG/AFTRA strike) we are so excited to get back to it Rom Criminals! In this episode we bring you the twisted story of the most Rom Crimey High Control Group

We're baaack! Summer holidays coming to a close and we are ready to rock and roll. First it's a rom com from the 90's and then a list of crimes and recommendations for a long road trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nothing like the story of a grifter to start the poolside listening off! In this throw back episode we cover the docu series, Love Fraud about a man who preyed upon unsuspecting women looking for love. Sometimes you want it so bad that you miss those red flags. And boy oh boy were there red flags! Happy Summer, ROM CRIMINALS! xoxox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are back! In this weeks episode Vonia covers the unbelievably funny and talented Bridgett Everett’s amazing hbo max show Somebody Somewhere! This show follows a woman who has returned home to Manhattan, KS to help her sister who is dying from cancer. The show begins after her sisters death and follows Sam’s (Bridgett Everett) journey through grief as she relearns how to make connections and finds her voice again. Then Averyn tells the true story of Ali Kemp. Ali Kemp was a 19 year old Kansas State University student who was killed while working her summer job at the local Leawood community pool. Leawood, KS is a notoriously safe suburban neighborhood and Averyn knows this because she lived there growing up and her parents still live there to this day. This shocking crime shook this community to its core. But the determination of Ali’s father, Roger Kemp, ultimately led police to her killer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Latest news updates this week: Vallow & Daybell + Murdaugh + Writer's Strike + Rape Case Against Trump = Rom Crime Catch Up Time LET'S GET INTO IT! In this weeks episode we take some time to catch up on the going’s on in our lives and, of course, give you all the updates on the current crime cases of today! Nous vous aimons Rom Criminals ❤️🖤❤️🖤 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Crime Time minisode, Averyn gives you all the dirty details learned in just the first week of ‘Doomsday Cult Mom’ Lori Vallow’s murder trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this weeks episode we pulled a switcheroo! So this time…. Averyn shares her love and never ending devotion to the greatest tv show ever, The Golden Girls! We talk favorite episodes and the best one liners. Dorothy, Blanch, Rose and Sophia THANK YOU for being a friend ❤️❤️❤️ Then, inspired by an episode in the first season of GG, Vonia shares the true story of C. Wesley Morgan. Morgan is a Kentucky millionaire who, as his political ideology moved further and further to the right, became fearful that his political rivals were out to get him. So… He built a literal fortress with a fully equipped underground bunker to protect himself and his family. But when he decided it was time to sell his fortress and get the heck out of Kentucky, he could never have foreseen just how much fear would cost him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this weeks episode we pulled a switcheroo! So this time…. Averyn shares her love and never ending devotion to the greatest tv show ever, The Golden Girls! We talk favorite episodes and the best one liners. Dorothy, Blanch, Rose and Sophia THANK YOU for being a friend ❤️❤️❤️ Then, inspired by an episode in the first season of GG, Vonia shares the true story of C. Wesley Morgan. Morgan is a Kentucky millionaire who, as his political ideology moved further and further to the right, became...

It’s Rom Crime: Crime Time with a bonus episode from the your true crime gal, Averyn. Watching the Oscar’s led to a morbid google search, which then led to this mini bonus episode 🖤❤️🖤❤️ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Averyn and Vonia discuss the outcome of the Alex Murdaugh trial in a special bonus episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weeks episode we welcome very special guest, Adam Folk, aka Vonia’s awesome hubby! We learn how they fell in love, how Averyn fell in love with them, and how much we all freaking love The Office! Then Averyn tells the true story of Cathy Marlow. Cathy was a bright, travel loving 28 year old whose decision to go into work on a Saturday to get caught up ended with her senseless, tragic murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Valentine's Day, Rom Criminals. We are coming at you hot with a pop up minisode to celebrate love in all forms. This week Vonia tells the story of Melissa Dohme and her brutal experience that led her to the love of her life. Spoiler it was the firefighter / EMT who saved her life at the scene of the crime. We are dying over this story. When the doctors told her she would likely never talk or walk again, Melissa only heard her own voice saying...YES I WILL! And my goodness, she did and while thanking the first responders who saved her. Spark flew! This courageous story ends well. Her positive outlook and determination is so inspiring and we strive to be like her in tough times. Melissa has gone on to speak out about Domestic Violence today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weeks episode Vonia covers the beloved television show, Friday Night Lights! This one is close to both our hearts and if you don’t immediately want to stop listening and go watch the show after hearing Vonia give us Coach Taylor’s epic inspirational pep talks we don’t know what is wrong with you 😝😘 Clear eyes, Full Hearts, Can’t Lose! Then Averyn shares the true story of Texas High School football star, Greg Kelley. Greg had everything going for him. He was a star football player who’d just accepted a full ride scholarship to play at the University of Texas San Antonio, he had a loving family and a girlfriend he adored. Then, in the summer before his senior year, an accusation was made that would change everything. What followed was a horrifying example of a perverse and corrupt justice system and a long six year fight for freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introducing Rom Crime's first special guest of 2023, Mike Jensen the co-host of the highest rated Sex in the City podcast, We Couldn't Help But Wonder with Elise Castle. This is a conversation you don't want to miss! In this episode we talk about the beloved HBO series Sex in the City, some wild crimes in the city, and our own experiences with sex and crimes in our beloved New York City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weeks episode Vonia covers the new Christmas Musical, Spirited! This new Apple TV + movie is another reimagining of A Christmas Carol where the characters bust out into song and dance about every other minute and we are HERE for it! With an all star cast and awesome soundtrack this is a Christmas movie we will surely revisit every year! Then Averyn tells the true story of Amanda Todd. Amanda was just 12 years old when an anonymous online predator started extorting her for sexual content by threatening to share a screen grab he’d taken of her when she, after a ton of pressure, had flashed her breasts in a chat room. Amanda refused and this piece of shit, internet goblin shared her topless photo with all of her friends and family on Facebook. The relentless bullying that followed led Amanda to change schools three times before ultimately deciding suicide was her only option. Before Amanda died, she posted a YouTube video describing her horrific ordeal that immediately went viral after her death. Her story brought the issue of cyber bullying and sextortion to an international level. https://youtu.be/vOHXGNx-E7E Text or Call 988 to get immediate emergency crisis counseling. We can all help prevent suicide. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weeks episode Vonia covers the first movie in the Lohannaissance! That’s right Tom Criminals, Ms. Lohan is back with an adorable holiday Rom Com, Falling for Christmas. While it’s totally cheesy and predictable it’s also totally watchable. Then Averyn continues the true story of Alex Murdaugh. When we left off Alex’s wife and son had been been murdered in the family’s hunting lodge. Police are still searching for suspects and a motive when another shocking 911 call came through. A man changing a tire on the side of the road had been shot in the head and that man was Alex Murdaugh. Hang on to your butts kids bc this story is about to get even darker and crazier than anyone could have ever imagined. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weeks episode Vonia covers the dark and twisty thanksgiving Rom Com(ish) film House of Yes. This 1997 gem stars an absolutely fabulous Parker Posey as Jackie O, the mentally unstable twin sister of Marty who is bringing his fiancée, Leslie (Tori Spelling), home for thanksgiving to meet his family. A raging storm cuts the power and as the night goes on this families dark secrets slowly start to reveal themselves to Leslie. Let’s just say the movie ends with Leslie running screaming from the family home. Then Averyn shares the true story of Alex Murdaugh and his family. The Murdaugh’s were a wealthy, powerful family in Hampton County, South Carolina. For nearly a century the Murdaugh men were the law in their town, seemingly feared and respected by the community, until a shocking double murder in the summer of 2021. On June 7th 2021 Maggie and Paul Murdaugh, wife and son of Alex Murdaugh were found executed in the family’s hunting lodge. Then, incredibly, just a few months later Alex Murdaugh was shot in the head while changing a flat tire. Who out there is targeting the Murdaughs? Strap in Rom Criminals because this one’s a Doozy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weeks episode Vonia (and Averyn) strongly encourages everyone to check out Entergalactic starring Kid Cudi and Jessica Williams on Netflix. It’s an animated Romantic Comedy that is more realistic than any live action rom com we’ve seen maybe ever. Come for the Rom and stay for the stunning visuals in this truly magical movie! Then, inspired by the last moments of Entergalactic, Averyn takes you on a deep dive of The Tinder Swindler. This true crime documentary is as frustrating as it is shocking as we follow the lives of three women whose lives were destroyed by a shitbag scammer. This weeks episode is sponsored by Magic Mind! Magic Mind is a delicious little elixir that can be taken daily to boost productivity and focus and they are offering our listeners an incredible discount! Go to https://www.magicmind.co/romcrime and use promo code ROMCRIME20 **Your code will be valid forever as a 20% off discount for both one time purchases and subscriptions, but in the first 10 days it’s 40% off if applied to a subscription! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weeks episode Vonia revisits the late 90s Rom Com, Never Been Kissed! While the romance element in this movie hits a little too close to Mary Kay Letourneau’s home to completely capture our hearts, we can’t deny the fun of watching awkward Josie (Drew Barrymore) go back to high school undercover to get the scoop on teenagers these days. Then Averyn tells the true story of investigative journalist, Nellie Bly. In order to secure a position as a reporter at New York World, Nellie agreed to go undercover at the insane asylum on Blackwell’s Island to report the goings on behind closed doors. After successfully convincing a judge and two doctors that she should be committed, Nellie spent ten days living on Blackwell’s Island where she witnessed the horrific and inhumane treatment of the patients residing there. This weeks episode is sponsored by Magic Mind! Magic Mind is a delicious little elixir that can be taken daily to boost productivity and focus and they are offering our listeners an incredible discount! Go to https://www.magicmind.co/romcrime and use promo code ROMCRIME20 **Your code will be valid forever as a 20% off discount for both one time purchases and subscriptions, but in the first 10 days it’s 40% off if applied to a subscription! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices