Speculating Wildly About Crime (SWAC POD)
Welcome to SWAC POD (Speculating Wildly About Crime) – True Crime, Deep Dives, and Unsolved Mysteries.
A few friends who loved true crime got together, and from that shared passion, SWAC POD was born. Now, we’re on a mission to dive deep into true crime cases, missing persons, and unsolved mysteries—shedding light on stories that need more attention.
What You’ll Find Here: Deep dives into true crime cases Unsolved mysteries & missing persons Interviews with experts, family members & insiders Thought-provoking discussions & theories
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Episodes
101 episodes
98. SWAC Unhinged- Real Housewives of Salt Lake City- Part 1 of 2
Jamie, Kristy, David (Surviving-ISH), and Jenny (Unholier Than Thou/Unholier) return for a “palate cleanser”. This time, our SWAC Unhinged episode will be focused on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. After introductions and Jenny’s backgro...
97. Ashley Summers Part 2 of 2
Jamie and Kristy revisit Ashley Summers’ disappearance as the Cleveland case timeline intersects with the May 6, 2013 rescue of Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus, and Michelle Knight from Ariel Castro, ultimately confirming Ashley was never held in th...
96. Ashley Summers Part 1 of 2
Jamie and Kristy cover Part 1 of the disappearance of 14-year-old Ashley Summers in Cleveland, Ohio, in July 2007. They outline Ashley’s strained home life with her mom Jennifer, her relationship with 16-year-old boyfriend Jean Gill, and how...
95. Jason Landry Part 2 of 2
Jamie and Kristy continue part two of their coverage of missing 21-year-old Jason Landry, focusing on the body-cam footage from the crash scene near Luling, Texas, and the late-night calls to his parents. They discuss concerns about the scene b...
94. Jason Landry Part 1 of 2
Jamie and Kristy begin Part 1 on the disappearance of 21-year-old Texas State student Jason Landry, who vanished on December 13, 2020 after leaving San Marcos around 11:05 PM to drive home to Missouri City. Using his digital footprint, they tra...
93. Laureen Rahn Revisited- EXCLUSIVE Interview with Lori B.
Jamie and Kristy revisit the 1980 disappearance of 14-year-old Laureen in Manchester, New Hampshire, joined by returning guest Missy Reese (Raven Knight from Darkwoods Paranormal) and Laureen’s longtime friend Lori. They recap that night Lauree...
92. SWAC SNACK: Brian Shaffer REVISITED
Jamie and Kristy revisit the infamous disappearance of Ohio State med student Brian Shafer, last seen April 1, 2006 on surveillance at the Ugly Tuna Saloona around 1:55 a.m. after a night barhopping. They discuss new information highlighted by ...
92. Ali Lowitzer Revisited- Featuring Special Guest JoAnn Lowitzer
Jamie and Kristy revisit the disappearance of 16-year-old Ali Lowitzer, missing since April 26, 2010, and interview her mother, JoAnn Lowitzer, about the case and its impact. JoAnn describes Ali’s last known plans to walk a short distance to wo...
91. SWAC Unhinged- Housewives Edition- Real Housewives of New York
We’re hitting pause on our usual true crime deep dives and switching things up this week on SWAC Pod 🎙️Join us as we take a break and spill all the tea on our Top 5 moments from The Real Housewives of New York City (RHONY) — the c...
90. SWAC Gets Serial- Isreal Keyes
Jamie and Kristy discuss serial killer Israel Keyes, focusing on his crimes and arrest. They cover the February 1, 2012 abduction of 18-year-old Samantha Koenig from an Anchorage coffee stand, her murder, the staged ransom photo taken weeks lat...
89. Rachel Anthony
Brought to you by a listener request! Thank you Cyndie! In this episode, Jamie and Kristy discuss the 2001 case of Rachel Anthony from Pine River, Minnesota. After closing up alone at a small-town liquor store on a freezing night, Rachel vanish...
88. SWAC Snack- Ellen Greenberg Updates
Jamie and Kristy revisit the Ellen Greenberg case as a SWAC Snack to focus on developments since their 2024 coverage, including the Hulu documentary “Death in Apartment 603” and the legal and investigative updates that followed. They recap that...
87. Ali Lowitzer
In this episode of 'Speculating Wildly About Crime,' hosts Jamie and Kristy delve into the puzzling case of Alexandria 'Ali' Lowitzer, who disappeared from Spring, Texas in April 2010. As they explore Ali's background, they reveal the circumsta...
86. SWAC Gets SERIAL- Ed Gein
Welcome to Speculating Wildly About Crime with Jamie and Kristy, where we dive deep into the life and crimes of Ed Gein, the notorious serial killer and grave robber. In this episode, we debunk inaccuracies from Netflix's 'Monster: The Ed Gein ...
85. Brandon Swanson
In this episode of Speculating Wildly About Crime, hosts Jamie and Kristy delve into the baffling case of Brandon Swanson, a 19-year-old who vanished in rural Minnesota in 2008. Despite detailed instructions to his parents and a 47-minute phone...
84. Logan Schiendelman
In this episode of 'Speculating Wildly About Crime,' hosts Jamie and Kristy delve into the perplexing case of Logan Schiendelman, a 19-year-old who vanished in May 2016 from Tumwater, Washington. They explore the intricate family dynamics Logan...
83. Tracy Ocasio
In this episode of Speculating Wildly About Crime (SWAC), hosts Jamie and Kristy dive deep into the case of Tracy Ocasio, who vanished in May 2009 in the Orlando, Florida area. They detail Tracy’s life, her last night at the Florida Taproom bar...
82. Jaleayah Davis Part 3 of 3
In the final part of our three-part series, hosts Kristy and Jamie dive deep into the police interviews and explore their speculations surrounding Jalia's mysterious death. This episode features detailed police interviews from friends Freddie, ...
81. Jaleayah Davis Part 2 of 3
Welcome back to part two of the Jaleayah Davis case on Speculating Wildly About Crime with Jamie and Kristy. This episode includes a content warning due to the graphic nature of the discussed material. The hosts continue to explore the case det...
80. Jaleayah Davis Part 1 of 3
In this episode of 'Speculating Wildly About Crime,' hosts Jamie and Christie delve into the tragic and graphic case of Jaleayah Davis who tragically passed away in 2011 under mysterious circumstances after a night out. The hosts will briefly d...
MINI- SWAC Snack: Amber Wilde- Exclusive Information
In this episode of 'Speculating Wildly About Crime', hosts Jamie and Kristy bring you another SwacSnack. They will provide additional information about the Amber Wilde case. This new information comes from conversations with a relative from Amb...
79. Amber Wilde
In this episode of 'Speculating Wildly About Crime,' Jamie and Kristy dive into the 27-year-old mysterious disappearance of Amber Wilde in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They discuss Amber's background, her dreams of becoming a pediatrician, and h...
MINI- SWAC Snack: Major Update on the Jennifer Kesse Case
In the inaugural 'SWAC Snack' episode of 'Speculating Wildly About Crime,' Jamie and Kristy provide an update on the Jennifer Kesse case, a 24-year-old woman who went missing in Orlando, Florida, in 2006. They discuss new developments that have...