Texas Monthly True Crime: The Problem With Erik

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  • Erik Maund had it all. A wife and kids, a mansion by the Austin Country Club golf course, and an executive position with his family’s car dealership. But in March 2020, a message from a stranger put everything at risk. Someone knew Erik had an affair with an escort, and wanted money to keep quiet. Erik didn’t pay the money, though. He didn’t go to the cops, either. Instead, he paid Charlie Sheen’s former bodyguard and a couple of special ops-trained security contractors to confront the blackmailer. Things didn’t go according to plan.

    In “The Problem with Erik,” host Katy Vine and producer Ana Worrel tell the twisted story of what came next: a perfect storm of secrets, mistaken identities, and tragic miscommunications that left two people dead.

    From the Texas Monthly team behind “Tom Brown’s Body,” “Stephenville,” and "Shane and Sally" comes the latest true story of crime and justice in the Lone Star State.

    For more Texas Monthly productions, visit texasmonthly.com/podcasts
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  • Introducing TM Out Loud

    Introducing TM Out Loud
    Feb 28 2025
    Subscribe to Texas Monthly Audio today for access to exclusive new audio productions based on the latest issue of the magazine, in our new podcast feed TM Out Loud. Visit texasmonthly.com/audio for more.
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    3 mins
  • Introducing One By Willie Season 6

    Introducing One By Willie Season 6
    Feb 3 2025
    Introducing a new season of "One By Willie," hosted by John Spong and now produced by PRX in partnership with Texas Monthly.

    Episodes of One by Willie are available across all major podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Overcast. Or visit texasmonthly.com/onebywillie to listen and read transcripts.
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    4 mins
  • Introducing Viva Tejano

    Introducing Viva Tejano
    Nov 4 2024
    Introducing the latest podcast from Texas Monthly, "Viva Tejano.”

    Latin music is ascending in the U.S., and, in some surprising ways, much of the story behind the trend begins in Texas. On Viva Tejano, host J.B. Sauceda talks with legendary tejano artists and well-known tejano music fans about how the music has shaped their lives. It’s a nostalgic journey and a close look at the influences behind many of today’s biggest acts in música Mexicana.

    Audio subscribers to Texas Monthly can listen to episodes one week early, and get access to exclusive bonus material. Visit texasmonthly.com/audio to learn more.
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    4 mins

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Very Interesting

This is a very intriguing story. There are a lot of questions that remain. However, I think this is a story you need to listen to and judge for yourself to see if you have the answers.

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Dumbass Klein

The PI is trying too hard to be the one who pops this case wide open. He’s trying to hard to be the hero. He’s a blow hard!

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Riveting

Narration was good. It could have been shorter and hoped for a different ending. Very sad for all involved

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That was a waste of time

I was interested because I thought we would have answers at the end. But that's not the case. Something is off in that town, but I am left with more questions..

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