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Criminality

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  • CRIMINALITY is a podcast for those of us who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Every other Friday, hosts, Melissa (one half of Moms and Murder podcast) and Rebekah (host of DIE-ALOGUE podcast), will share the true story of a reality personality who faced more than just champagne problems. You won’t find murder stories here, but fear not, there are crimes a plenty - fraud, arrests, mugshots, scandals, and more.CRIMINALITY: Because loving reality isn’t a crime!
    2021
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  • Seeking Sister Wife: Dating, Denim and Delusions

    Seeking Sister Wife: Dating, Denim and Delusions
    Apr 19 2024
    Rebekah is not so reluctantly delving into the TLC waters today. When Melissa mentioned a possible cult connection for one of the couples on the current season of Seeking Sister Wife, it became clear Rebekah would need to dive in and report back. Even she was shocked by what she uncovered about a cult called The Alamo Christian Foundation. Justin and Becky Ryan seem like a pretty average couple, at least on the TLC spectrum of rankings. But once Rebekah reveals just how central the Alamo Christian Foundation was in their upbringing, it becomes impossible to view their creepy behavior the same way. She explores the serious crimes of Becky Ryan’s step-dad, Tony Alamo, which include body smuggling and kidnapping, and examine the Ryan’s dating tactics - are they simply peculiar or actually predatory? And you don’t want to miss Melissa and Rebekah’s newest “segment” at the top of the show where they share what they’ve learned from Tori Spelling’s new podcast, MisSpelling. Here’s what the hosts are watching as of today’s episode: Melissa: Unlocked: A Jail Experiment, Netflix Rebekah: The Tourist, Netflix Melissa gave the following clues for the next episode! BUDDY HOLLY TEETH ARKANSAS We are @criminalityshow on IG/FB + Twitter We are @criminalitypodcastTikTok on TikTok You can say hi and tell us what you’re watching: criminalityshow@gmail.com Enjoy the show? Please rate/review then share with a friend because loving REALITY isn’t a CRIME! https://podfollow.com/criminality We have a website where you can see all past episodes, our TV recommendations, and buy MERCH! https://www.criminalityshow.com/ SOURCES Religion News Blog https://www.religionnewsblog.com/8506 Encyclopedia of Arkansas https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/tony-alamo-4224/ Refinery 29 https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2018/06/202525/tony-alamo-cult-leader-denim-jackets News.com/AU https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/true-stories/child-brides-of-apocalyptic-christian-sex-cult-break-silence/news-story/afa04bf046e656922cf7e75fe95920cd The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/apr/09/ministry-of-evil-the-twisted-cult-of-tony-alamo-review-an-astonishing-tale-of-brainwashing NY Times https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/03/us/obituary-tony-alamo-minister-sexual-abuse.html People https://people.com/crime/tony-alamo-child-brides-speak/ Yahoo https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/seeking-sister-wife-becky-ryan-170009446.html Cheat Sheet https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/new-seeking-sister-wife-cast-members-linked-notorious-cult.html/ Oprah https://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/tony-alamos-alleged-child-brides/all In Touch Weekly https://www.intouchweekly.com/posts/seeking-sister-wife-are-the-merrifields-still-together/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Extreme Home Makeover: The House That Ty Built

    Extreme Home Makeover: The House That Ty Built
    Apr 5 2024
    “Extreme” really is the only way to describe the ABC show that sometimes blew up old homes to create new ones for deserving families. And sure, carousels and fountains in your home SOUNDS amazing, but when that bus moves on, sometimes families were left with astronomical electric bills and unfinished work in its wake. Melissa is rolling up her sleeves for today’s story about Extreme Home Makeover, and she cautions you to put on your safety glasses because the show’s host, Ty Pennington’s frosted tips are blinding. Between a few show reboots due to pending lawsuits and the need to tweak the show’s premise (families going bankrupt after the show wasn’t great for ratings), and Ty’s own brush with the law, this episode is full of nostalgic moments, a heated debate over Ty’s attractiveness, and a very necessary processing of feelings after listening to Tori Spelling’s new podcast. Here’s what the hosts are watching as of today’s episode: Melissa: The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys, Peacock Rebekah: Quiet on Set, MAX Rebekah gave the following clues for the next episode! TLC CULTS MULTIPLES We are @criminalityshow on IG/FB + Twitter We are @criminalitypodcastTikTok on TikTok You can say hi and tell us what you’re watching: criminalityshow@gmail.com Enjoy the show? Please rate/review then share with a friend because loving REALITY isn’t a CRIME! https://podfollow.com/criminality We have a website where you can see all past episodes, our TV recommendations, and buy MERCH! https://www.criminalityshow.com/ SOURCES Sources: N/A, Pennington, Ty 1965-, Encyclopedia.com, 2024 N/A, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (TV Series 2003–2020), IMDb, Rodgers, Casey, Ty Pennington: 10 Things You Didn't Know About The TV Host, Wide Open Country, 2020 Scipioni, Jade, Former Sears spokesman Ty Pennington on the retailer's decline, Fox News Business, 2018 N/A, Ty Pennington Has a Brand New Show Coming to HGTV, HGTV News, 2021 Pennington, Ty, Television | Ty Pennington, typennington.com, 2023 Madormo, Carrie, Brook Gordon, Erica, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition: Facts About The Controversial Home Reno Series, thelist.com, 2023 Pompeo, Joe, ‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’ duped by family’s sick claim, Yahoo News, 2011 Carter, Brooke, What Happened to Ty Pennington From Extreme Makeover: Home Edition? - Now in 2024 Update, Gazette Review, 2024 N/A, EMHE - Miller Home Explosion, YouTube, 2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UK23aPPEYQo Trading Spaces https://youtu.be/bZPQgSxGKW4?si=M699Ioyz58axZFdZ https://youtu.be/YX7ABhDgQss?si=LW5PK8RgrZvddXfc Additional sources available at criminalityshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Love is Blind: Fraud in the Pod?

    Love is Blind: Fraud in the Pod?
    Mar 22 2024
    Love may or may not be blind, but six seasons in, Love is Blind contestants should be able to see the writing on the pod wall; this show is a mixed bag of questionable motivation and irresistible mess, served up in a gold goblet. 15 men and 15 women falling in love sight unseen and then committing to marriage in the span of 3 weeks — what could go wrong? A lot if you’re the network, production, or casting company. There are three active lawsuits against Netflix and their partner production companies ranging from “inhumane working conditions,” to “sexual assault” and “false imprisonment.” Is this just a case of bruised egos who didn’t get enough screen time, or part of the larger reality reckoning happening in unscripted television? Listen as Rebekah walks us through some of the more memorable Love is Blind moments, and the accusations against the show and its producers, and then you decide if love — and justice — are blind. Here’s what the hosts are watching as of today’s episode: Melissa: Apple Never Fall,, Peacock Rebekah: Expats, Prime We are @criminalityshow on IG/FB + Twitter We are @criminalitypodcastTikTok on TikTok You can say hi and tell us what you’re watching: criminalityshow@gmail.com Enjoy the show? Please rate/review then share with a friend because loving REALITY isn’t a CRIME! https://podfollow.com/criminality We have a website where you can see all past episodes, our TV recommendations, and buy MERCH! https://www.criminalityshow.com/ Business Insider https://www.businessinsider.com/netflix-original-tv-shows-ranked-2020#45-killer-inside-the-mind-of-aaron-hernandez-limited-series-19 https://www.businessinsider.com/love-is-blind-season-5-lawsuit-tran-dang-sexual-assault-response-2023-10 Texas Monthly https://www.texasmonthly.com/arts-entertainment/love-is-blind-contestants-lawsuits/#:~:text=In%20June%202022%2C%20season%20two,the%20cast%20trip%20to%20Mexico. Marie Claire https://www.marieclaire.com/culture/tv-shows/a-complete-timeline-of-lawsuits-and-allegations-brought-against-love-is-blind/ Deadline (Tran Dang and Renee Poche Lawsuits) https://deadline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Dang-love-is-bind.pdf https://deadline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Love-Is-Blind-suit-conformed-copy-1-1.pdf People https://people.com/love-is-blind-season-5-renee-poche-files-lawsuit-alleging-forced-to-stay-with-abusive-fiance-carter-wall-8422102 Today https://www.today.com/popculture/tv/love-is-blind-sexual-assault-lawsuit-tran-dang-thomas-smith-rcna119321 https://www.today.com/popculture/love-is-blind-lawsuit-renee-poche-engagement-explained-rcna132127 Variety https://variety.com/2023/streaming/columns/bethenny-frankel-bryan-freedman-mark-geragos-reality-stars-1235682247/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
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I love this Podcast!

I think I am old because I am the only one to leave a review for this wonderful podcast on Audible and I seem to be the last person on Facebook that "Likes" posts of other pages. I don't have a personal Instagram and now feel as though it's time just so that I can hit "like" for this podcast with all the cool kids. I am a huge fan of Moms and Murder and instantly became a fan of this show from the first episode. I listen to them on Spotify and love getting the notification when there is a new episode. It's a great pallet cleanse from the True Crime podcasts I listen to and every moment has been lighthearted and very funny :) Thank you for another great show that leaves me excited for the newest episode to air!

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Must listen

I'm not a reality tv person, but that's not necessary to enjoy this podcast! I'm a M&M podcast fan, and wanted to give this one a try. I've been hooked since day 1. It's very light hearted overall - no murder here. But the stories are still just as compelling and captivating. Melissa and Rebekah take turns every other week telling each tale.

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