In this exclusive bonus episode, producer Emma DeMuth sits down with Keith Wallman, Editor-in-Chief of Diversion Books, to discuss the "why" behind the true crime genre. 

In this exclusive bonus episode, producer Emma DeMuth sits down with Keith Wallman, Editor-in-Chief of <a href="https://diversionbooks.com/">Diversion Books</a>, to discuss the "why" behind the true crime genre.

The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever Told S2 is an anthology of the most layered and engrossing true crime stories of female killers, cops, scientists, lawyers, scammers, activists, and more. Hosted by true crime writer, Mary Kay McBrayer, this podcast series tells stories at the intersection of society, justice, and the human psyche, siphoning wisdom and understanding from these truly great stories.

The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever Told S2 is an anthology of the most layered and engrossing true crime stories of female killers, cops, scientists, lawyers, scammers, activists, and more. Hosted by true crime writer, Mary Kay McBrayer, this podcast series tells stories at the intersection of society, justice, and the human psyche, siphoning wisdom and understanding from these truly great stories.

The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever Told

Bonus Episode: True Crime as an Entertainment Genre w/ Keith Wallman

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In this episode, we look all the way back to seventeenth century Scotland, to Jenny Geddes and her revolutionary acts. It's the story of the butterfly effect, the impact one voice can have on a nation, and empires' intent on controlling us. 

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This series is hosted by Mary Kay McBrayer. Check out more of her work at www.marykaymcbrayer.com.

This episode was written by Mary Kay McBrayer

Developed by Scott Waxman, Emma DeMuth, and Jacob Bronstein

Associate Producer is Leo Culp
Produced by Antonio Enriquez
Theme Music by Tyler Cash
Executive Produced by Scott Waxman and Emma DeMuth


Special thanks to:
Carter, Stephen L.. Invisible. Henry Holt and Co.. Kindle Edition. 

Order Mary Kay's true crime book 'Madame Queen: The The Life and Crimes of Harlem’s Underground Racketeer, Stephanie St. Clair' here

 

In this episode, we look all the way back to seventeenth century Scotland, to Jenny Geddes and her revolutionary acts. It's the story of the butterfly effect, the impact one voice can have on a nation, and empires' intent on controlling us.&nbsp;
&bull; Follow&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/diversionpods">Diversion Audio on Instagram</a>&nbsp;
&bull; Explore more: <a href="http://diversionaudio.com/" data-stringify-link="http://diversionaudio.com" data-sk="tooltip_parent">diversionaudio.com</a>&nbsp; This series is hosted by Mary Kay McBrayer. Check out more of her work at <a href="http://www.marykaymcbrayer.com">www.marykaymcbrayer.com.</a> This episode was written by Mary Kay McBrayer Developed by Scott Waxman, Emma DeMuth, and Jacob Bronstein
Associate Producer is Leo Culp Produced by Antonio Enriquez Theme Music by Tyler Cash Executive Produced by Scott Waxman and Emma DeMuth
 Special thanks to: <a href="https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250121974/invisible">Carter, Stephen L.. Invisible. Henry Holt and Co.. Kindle Edition.</a>&nbsp;
Order Mary Kay's true crime book 'Madame Queen: The The Life and Crimes of Harlem&rsquo;s Underground Racketeer, Stephanie St. Clair' <a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/madame-queen-mary-kay-mcbrayer?variant=43118704984098">here</a>
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Jenny Geddes and Her Revolutionary Stool

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In this episode, we examine the story of Sarah Cornell, a young Methodist textile worker who was the inspiration for Hester Prynne in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter. The difference, of course, is that Hester Prynne wasn’t murdered. And she certainly didn’t kill herself.

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This series is hosted by Mary Kay McBrayer. Check out more of her work at www.marykaymcbrayer.com.

This episode was written by Mary Kay McBrayer

Developed by Scott Waxman, Emma DeMuth, and Jacob Bronstein

Associate Producer is Leo Culp
Produced by Antonio Enriquez
Theme Music by Tyler Cash
Executive Produced by Scott Waxman and Emma DeMuth


Special thanks to:
Carter, Stephen L.. Invisible. Henry Holt and Co.. Kindle Edition. 

Order Mary Kay's true crime book 'Madame Queen: The The Life and Crimes of Harlem’s Underground Racketeer, Stephanie St. Clair' here

Check out Kate Winkler Dawson's book The Sinners All Bow at Penguin Random House

In this episode, we examine the story of Sarah Cornell, a young Methodist textile worker who was the inspiration for Hester Prynne in Nathaniel Hawthorne&rsquo;s The Scarlet Letter. The difference, of course, is that Hester Prynne wasn&rsquo;t murdered. And she certainly didn&rsquo;t kill herself.
&bull; Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/diversionpods">Diversion Audio on Instagram</a>&nbsp;
&bull; Explore more: <a href="http://diversionaudio.com/" data-stringify-link="http://diversionaudio.com" data-sk="tooltip_parent">diversionaudio.com</a>&nbsp; This series is hosted by Mary Kay McBrayer. Check out more of her work at <a href="http://www.marykaymcbrayer.com">www.marykaymcbrayer.com.</a> This episode was written by Mary Kay McBrayer Developed by Scott Waxman, Emma DeMuth, and Jacob Bronstein
Associate Producer is Leo Culp Produced by Antonio Enriquez Theme Music by Tyler Cash Executive Produced by Scott Waxman and Emma DeMuth
 Special thanks to: <a href="https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250121974/invisible">Carter, Stephen L.. Invisible. Henry Holt and Co.. Kindle Edition.</a>&nbsp;
Order Mary Kay's true crime book 'Madame Queen: The The Life and Crimes of Harlem&rsquo;s Underground Racketeer, Stephanie St. Clair' <a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/madame-queen-mary-kay-mcbrayer?variant=43118704984098">here</a>
Check out Kate Winkler Dawson's book&nbsp;<a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/727618/the-sinners-all-bow-by-kate-winkler-dawson/">The Sinners All Bow</a> at Penguin Random House

The Real Scarlet Letter

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In this episode, we look at the underground world of Sister Ping. It's a story about desperation, ambition, and the shadowy world of human smuggling. It’s about the lengths people will go in search of a better life—and those who build their empires by making that journey possible.

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• Explore more: diversionaudio.com 

This series is hosted by Mary Kay McBrayer. Check out more of her work at www.marykaymcbrayer.com.

This episode was written by Grace Heerman

Developed by Scott Waxman, Emma DeMuth, and Jacob Bronstein

Associate Producer is Leo Culp
Produced by Antonio Enriquez
Theme Music by Tyler Cash
Executive Produced by Scott Waxman and Emma DeMuth


Special thanks to:
Carter, Stephen L.. Invisible. Henry Holt and Co.. Kindle Edition. 

Order Mary Kay's true crime book 'Madame Queen: The The Life and Crimes of Harlem’s Underground Racketeer, Stephanie St. Clair' here

Sources

Check out Patrick Radden Keefe's book 'The Snakehead' at Pan Macmillan

Read 'A Path out of Purgatory' by Patrick Radden Keefe

In this episode, we look at the underground world of Sister Ping. It's a&nbsp;story about desperation, ambition, and the shadowy world of human smuggling. It&rsquo;s about the lengths people will go in search of a better life&mdash;and those who build their empires by making that journey possible.
&bull; Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/diversionpods">Diversion Audio on Instagram</a>&nbsp;
&bull; Explore more: <a href="http://diversionaudio.com/" data-stringify-link="http://diversionaudio.com" data-sk="tooltip_parent">diversionaudio.com</a>&nbsp; This series is hosted by Mary Kay McBrayer. Check out more of her work at <a href="http://www.marykaymcbrayer.com">www.marykaymcbrayer.com.</a> This episode was written by Grace Heerman Developed by Scott Waxman, Emma DeMuth, and Jacob Bronstein
Associate Producer is Leo Culp Produced by Antonio Enriquez Theme Music by Tyler Cash Executive Produced by Scott Waxman and Emma DeMuth
 Special thanks to: <a href="https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250121974/invisible">Carter, Stephen L.. Invisible. Henry Holt and Co.. Kindle Edition.</a>&nbsp;
Order Mary Kay's true crime book 'Madame Queen: The The Life and Crimes of Harlem&rsquo;s Underground Racketeer, Stephanie St. Clair' <a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/madame-queen-mary-kay-mcbrayer?variant=43118704984098">here</a>
Sources
Check out Patrick Radden Keefe's book 'The Snakehead' at <a href="https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/patrick-radden-keefe/the-snakehead/9781529099881#:~:text=The%20Snakehead%20by%20Patrick%20Radden%20Keefe%20%2D%20Pan%20Macmillan">Pan Macmillan</a>
Read <a href="https://www.newyorker.com/news/daily-comment/a-path-out-of-purgatory">'A Path out of Purgatory'</a> by Patrick Radden Keefe

The Snakehead of Chinatown

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Bonus Episode: True Crime as an Entertainment Genre w/ Keith Wallman

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