Criminality
Criminality Show
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 Mysteries 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!
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Tom + Erika Girardi: A Pretty BIG Mess
Criminality
04/23/21 • 76 min
Rebekah tackles the very current, still developing, story of Tom Girardi’s legal troubles, which very much involve Erika Jayne. Did you know Erika’s musical persona is incorporated and a named entity in the lawsuit? Also, how did COVID19 contribute to Tom’s scam being exposed? Erika is about to find out just how eXXpensive it is to be her. Also - Rebekah had a Housewife related spotting on her recent trip to California and tells Melissa all about it!
Melissa’s episode is next and she gave these three clues for her next story: France, twin, and rapper. What?!?
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Featured Podcast Promo: Criminal Conduct
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s2-e1-the-rogue-constable/id1496833335?i=1000517362684
Episode Sources:
LA TIMES
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-12-17/tom-girardi-erika-jayne-rhobh-divorce
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-03-06/how-california-state-bar-enabled-tom-girardi
REUTERS
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-otc-girardi-idUSKBN28C3F7
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/13/business/erin-brockovich-thomas-girardi-boeing.html#:~:text=One%20of%20the%20country's%20premier,And%20that's%20just%20the%20beginning.&text=Two%20decades%20ago%2C%20the%20movie,something%20of%20a%20folk%20hero.
Daily News https://www.nydailynews.com/snyde/ny-rhobh-star-erika-jayne-sued-over-lion-air-settlement-and-divorce-20201202-xdcis3e2gbbqzmlogoefa2kt6a-story.html
Page Six
https://pagesix.com/2021/04/12/rhobh-cast-grills-erika-jayne-in-season-11-trailer/?utm_medium=SocialFlow&utm_source=P6Facebook&utm_campaign=SocialFlow&fbclid=IwAR2PZfcSIM1AlgvQVjHDHm2UfPEBQYYd2cJE22HqweZHzZv9eDdPF-xi2xI
TODAY
https://www.today.com/popculture/what-s-story-behind-erika-jayne-tom-girardi-s-legal-t204330
LAW.COM
Edit Seven
https://editseven.ca/7-thing-learned-about-erika-jayne-pretty-mess-tell-all-book/
https://www.intouchweekly.com/posts/sister-wives-family-tree-156611/
Press Bolt News
https://pressboltnews.com/photos-erika-jayne-moves-into-9500-a-month-rental-see-home-pics/#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20listing%2C%20Erika's,terracotta%20roof%20and%20white%20stucco.
All About Truth
https://www.allabouttrh.com/2021/04/20/rhobh-erika-girardi-refusing-to-turn-over-designer-clothes-and-jewelry-tom-girardi-owes-26-million-to-clients/
Goodbye Glam Squad Podcast
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10/08/21 • 84 min
Rebekah leads us to the United States capitol city, Washington DC, where we reminisce about the only Housewives franchise to have just one season. More importantly, she shares one possible reason: The Salahis. Gate Crashers. DC Grifters. State Dinner Scammers. Call them what you want, this couple dominated the news cycle for a brief moment in 2009/2010, but Rebekah will reveal how their journey didn’t end after their hearing before the Secret Service Committee did.
Melissa shared 3 clues to the next episode: SURPRISE, DR. PEPPER, BAR.
Guesses?
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SOURCES:
Podcast
https://pretendradio.org/episode/the-white-house-party-crashers
Television
BRAVO
Real Housewives of DC Season 1
SNL
https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/december-5-blake-lively/4016812
Washingtonian
The Daily Beast
https://www.thedailybeast.com/michaele-salahi-neal-schon-tareq-salahi-i-won-schon-says
MERCURY NEWS
9 News
CBS NEWS
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/salahis-accused-of-crashing-congressional-black-caucus-dinner
Starcasm
Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/04/AR2008110403492.html
Wall Street Journal
https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-WB-28869
Politico
https://www.politico.com/story/2009/11/obama-orders-review-of-crashers-029944
NY Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/27/us/politics/27party.html
NY Daily News
ABC News
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PAWN STARS: Guns, Gold + Vegas
Criminality
11/05/21 • 69 min
What happens in this episode, STAYS in the episode. Nah, go ahead and tell everyone, actually. Once you hear some of the details that Rebekah shares about the Pawn Stars guys (which include about two too many Rick’s), you won’t be able to keep it to yourself. Melissa was surprised to learn just HOW successful a show Pawn Stars is, and shocked at where the police found some of the most incriminating evidence at Chum Lee’s house.
Melissa shared 3 clues to the next episode: COLORADO, FAKE, FAMILY!
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SOURCES
DEADLINE
https://deadline.com/2016/05/chumlee-arrested-pawn-stars-austin-russell-gun-drug-charges-1201717489/
TV SHOW ACE
https://www.tvshowsace.com/2021/09/18/the-pawn-stars-crew-were-famous-before-their-own-show/
LA TIMES
NICKI SWIFT
https://www.nickiswift.com/491569/huge-scandals-that-rocked-pawn-stars/
NEWS RELATIONSHIP
https://newsrelationship.com/pawn-star-pleads-guilty-chumlees-legal-issue/
YOUR DAILY SPORTS FIX
https://yourdailysportfix.com/behind-the-scenes-of-pawn-star-g0/3/
NEWS 3 LV
https://news3lv.com/news/local/pawn-stars-chumlee-arrested-during-sexual-assault-raid
LV CRIMINALDEFENSE.COM
https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/pawn-stars-austin-lee-russell-takes-plea-deal/
ABC NEWS
https://screenrant.com/pawn-stars-making-of-dark-secrets-never-knew/
INQUISITIR
CHEAT SHEET
LEADS ONLINE
USA TODAY
The Not So Simple Life of Nicole Richie
Criminality
05/07/21 • 56 min
Melissa educates us on the life of Nicole Richie, which is less simple and more complicated than we knew! Learn how she went from a tambourine playing toddler to the daughter of a music legend, and all the good, bad and ugly that comes along with coming of age in Hollywood. Though most would agree she was essential to the “Simple Life” success, she wasn’t top of that casting list, but Nicole didn’t let her run-ins with the law or canceled tv show, foil her plans to stay in the public eye. She went on to become an author, designer, and actress, not to mention a mother and the wife a rock star. This is a fun-filled episode wherein we also learn EVERYTHING goes back to Kyle Richards.
Rebekah will be sharing the next story; her clues? Sisters, One Season, Orlando Bloom. Any guesses?
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Episode Sources:
BIOGRAPHY: https://www.biography.com/news/nicole-lionel-richie-adoption-story-real-parents
PEOPLE: https://people.com/archive/nouveau-richie-vol-60-no-25/
PEOPLE: https://people.com/celebrity/its-over-again-for-nicole-richie-and-dj-am/
NY POST: https://nypost.com/2006/12/12/wrong-way-richie-85-pound-nicole-in-dui-stop/
HELLO MAGAZINE: https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/2020100198260/nicole-richie-rare-photo-lookalike-daughter-harlow/
RADAR ONLINE: https://radaronline.com/photos/nicole-richie-poor-dad-peter-michael-escovedo-iii-photo/
YOUTUBE:https://youtu.be/GoBoHkEstWQ
AUDIO CLIP Great News: Netflix Season 2, Episode 9
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Married at First Fight: Taylor + Brandon
Criminality
10/22/21 • 75 min
This week, Melissa has a “love story” for us! She delves deep into the history of “Married at First Sight’ including the difficulties new couple Taylor and Brandon had ultimately leading to mutual restraining orders! She also shocks Rebekah with cringe-worthy audio from the wedding of Jamie and Doug, who are one of about a dozen MAFS “success stories.” Together they ponder the motives, meaning, and occasional misdemeanors at the heart of this iconic show.
Rebekah shared 3 clues to the next episode: VEGAS, GOLD, GUNS!
You can also find info and tickets for her live and livestream show here! https://www.caveat.nyc/event/true-crime-trivia--variety-show-10-26-2021
We are on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel and WATCH our episodes! https://bit.ly/3nfysJo
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You can say hi and tell us what you’re watching: [email protected]
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CLOSER ONLINE:
SCREEN RANT:
https://screenrant.com/married-first-sight-divorces-experts-trust-controversy-compatibility/
CHEATSHEET:
DISTRACTIFY:
https://www.distractify.com/p/married-at-first-sight-divorces
BRIDES:
https://www.brides.com/story/modern-arranged-marriages
DISTRACTIFY:
https://www.distractify.com/p/who-pays-for-honeymoons-on-married-at-first-sight
YOUTUBE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvlrpO8ddp8
TELEVISION:
Lifetime: Season 10, Married at First Sight
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Abby Lee Miller: SIA in Court!
Criminality
06/04/21 • 61 min
They say it takes two to tango, but apparently, it just takes one to mismanage money to the tune of $750k in hidden income. Notorious dance instructor Abby Lee Miller had an instinct for choreography from a young age... not so much for finances. Melissa takes the lead in today’s story, which features the complicated life of Abby Lee Miller and her role on Lifetime’s Dance Moms. Bankruptcy, Assault, Shantes, oh my! Grab some sour patch kids and listen to this story which will surely have you swinging from the chandelier.
*We talk Mare of Easttown Spoilers between 2:25 and 7:25. If you haven't watched it yet, you may want to skip this section, and re-evaluate your TV choices. If you have watched, let us know what you thought of the finale!*
Featured Podcast Promo: One Strange Thing
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-strange-thing/id1526579247
Sources:
BOOK:
Everything I Learned about Life, I Learned in Dance Class by Abby Lee Miller
INTERVIEW:
Dance Moms: Abby Tells All Interview with Jedidah Bila.
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE:
https://www.post-gazette.com/ae/tv-radio/2015/10/14/Dance-Moms-star-Abby-Lee-Miller-indicted-on-fraud-charges-pittsburgh/stories/201510140166
ABC NEWS: https://abcnews.go.com/blogs/entertainment/2014/01/dance-moms-star-kelly-hyland-on-alleged-assault-on-abby-lee-miller/
CELEBRITY INSIDER:
https://celebrityinsider.org/dance-moms-star-abby-lee-miller-gets-into-nasty-prison-fight-54426/
DEADLINE:
TRIBUNE REVIEW:
RADAR ONLINE:
https://radaronline.com/celebrity-news/abby-lee-miller-fraud-sentencing-pushed-back-dance-moms/
E ONLINE:
https://www.eonline.com/news/849528/dance-moms-abby-lee-miller-sentenced-to-1-year-in-prison
https://www.eonline.com/news/929008/abby-lee-miller-speaks-out-after-initial-cancer-diagnosis
PEOPLE:
https://people.com/tv/dance-moms-abby-lee-miller-released-prison-transferred-halfway-house/
https://people.com/crime/dance-moms-abby-lee-miller-bankruptcy-fraud-sentencing/
SELF:
https://www.self.com/story/abby-lee-miller-neck-pain-cancer
DANCE MOMS FANDOM:
https://dancemoms.fandom.com/wiki/Kelly_Hyland
SURVIVOR NET:
https://www.survivornet.com/articles/dance-moms-abby-lee-miller-cancer-free-whats-next/
DEADLINE:
https://deadline.com/2020/06/lifetime-severs-ties-abby-lee-miller-cancels-virtual-dance-off-series-1202952325/
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Tori Spelling: 9021 OH-NO
Criminality
01/14/22 • 68 min
Welcome to the 25th episode of CRIMINALITY - because loving reality (TV) isn’t a crime! Melissa shares the “stori” of a woman who has TV in her blood. Tori Spelling grew up in a life of luxury due to the successful shows her Dad, Aaron Spelling, created. But she went on to have a “Rags to Riches in Reverse” kind of story. From a measly inheritance to back taxes, and a couple pricey lawsuits, Tori Spelling was “inn” over her head financially. Today’s episode has a lot of nostalgic tv memories and a video clip you will never unsee!
For the next episode, Rebekah shared 3 clues:
TV ROYALTY, CULT, YUGOSLAVIA!
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Episode Sources:
PEOPLE
https://people.com/celebrity/tori-spellings-ex-recalls-painful-breakup/
https://people.com/celebrity/tori-spelling-dean-mcdermott-wed-in-fiji/
TMZ
https://www.tmz.com/2016/01/20/candy-spelling-tori-american-express-lawsuit-money/
WONDERWALL
YOUTUBE
HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/mother-may-i-sleep-danger-903438/
TODAY
https://www.today.com/popculture/tori-spelling-revealed-unicorn-masked-singer-t147820
FUTON CRITIC http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2013/08/26/production-begins-on-tori-and-dean-cabin-fever-623511/20130826hgtv02/
ET ONLINE https://www.etonline.com/tori-spelling-reveals-how-she-navigates-messy-situations-exclusive-170932
BOOKS.COM
https://books.google.com/books?id=3XRYAQAAQBAJ
US MAGAZINE
ABC MAGAZINE https://abcnews.go.com/blogs/entertainment/2013/10/tori-spelling-admits-financial-troubles-goes-from-bling-to-budget/
YAHOO
WEB ARCHIVES
https://web.archive.org/web/20140427203118/http://www.thevillagenews.com/story/22271/
TYRA BANKS: Smize Matters
Criminality
08/11/23 • 81 min
Rebekah offers up America's Next Top Model as a quintessential reality show of the early-mid 2000’s. It’s a case study in reality tv before we knew better; and leading the way was Tyra Banks. Her undeniable talent and beauty gave her an early start in the modeling and entertainment industries, but her unpredictable antics often got her in trouble and always got the internet buzzing.
From two lawsuits on both ANTM and America’s Got Talent, Tyra had to defend her controversial actions, but it was in a criminal stalking case few people talked about that found Tyra in the role of victim that was anything but entertaining.
Love her or hate her, Tyra Banks is a pop culture icon; this episode will leave you wondering how we will ever survive if Tyra stops rooting for us.
*Below Deck recap until around 17:30*
Sources
NY TIMES
https://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/30/nyregion/30banks.html
JUSTIA.COM
SAN DIEGO TRIBUNE
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-people-tyra-banks-041709-2009apr17-story.html
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
VULTURE
https://www.vulture.com/2017/05/americas-got-talent-faces-lawsuit-over-tyra-banks-behavior.html
THE WRAP
THE DAILY BEAST
NY POST
https://nypost.com/2017/03/30/murder-jail-and-prostitution-the-dark-side-of-americas-next-top-model/
REUTERS
THE THINGS
THE CRIMSON
https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2023/2/14/tyra-banks-retrospective-model-90s/#:~:text=In%20a%202017%20interview%20with,America's%20Next%20Top%20Model%E2%80%9D%20to%20%E2%80%9C
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Brooke Mueller: FRIENDS and Lovers
Criminality
09/20/24 • 73 min
Though she is best known for her brief and bumpy marriage to Charlie Sheen, there’s a lot more to Brooke Mueller and Rebekah wants to share stories and scenes that paint a fuller picture.
Brooke was a Palm Beach socialite turned Hollywood party girl, despite her decidedly lackluster acting resume. She didn’t land great roles but she had money, famous friends, and an insatiable appetite for fun, and sometimes that’s enough to keep you in Hollywood.
On the heels of her tumultuous marriage to Charlie, Brooke made her reality TV debut with her “best friend, Paris, on the Oxygen show, “The World According to Paris.” ( with friends like Paris, who needs enemies?) Unfortunately, it was Brooke’s off camera activity that seemed to perpetuate her fame and dominate the headlines. Run ins with the law and seveIt was in these high end treatment centers that Brooke made connections that would ultimately place her near the investigation around Matthew Perry’s tragic fatal overdose.
Whether you question her choices or cheer for her recovery, Brooke Mueller’s Hollywood story isn’t over,we just hope it doesn’t end up a tragedy.
Here’s what the hosts are watching as of today’s episode:
Melissa: Worst Ex Ever, Netflix
Rebekah: The Perfect Couple, Netflix
Rebekah gave three clues for the next episode:
UTAH
SCANDAL
HULU
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SOURCES:
https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/story/did-matthew-perrys-assistant-have-a-choice
https://www.justice.gov/usao-cdca/pr/five-defendants-including-two-doctors-charged-connection-actor-matthew-perrys-fatal#:~:text=Iwamasa%2C%20who%20pleaded%20guilty%20on,2023%20%E2%80%93%20the%20day%20Perry%20died.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/brooke-mueller-super-close-suspect-180305499.html
https://www.intouchweekly.com/posts/charlie-sheens-ex-brooke-mueller-checks-into-trauma-facility/
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity-person-interest-matthew-perry-165835582.html
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity-person-interest-matthew-perry-165835582.html
https://people.com/tv/brooke-mueller-checks-into-trauma-center-drug-video/
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1238822057112316
There's Something About MARY COSBY: Replay
Criminality
11/17/23 • 61 min
Please enjoy this REPLAY of our Mary Cosby episode. We will be back in one week, November 23, with an all new episode AND a little holiday surprise!
There is not just one thing about Mary Cosby, there’s many things. Alleged cult leader, wife and step-granddaughter, and total enigma. From her iconic burn: “You smell like hospital,” to the demeaning way she treated her castmates: “little GIRL,” Mary consistently had us scratching our heads.
But in today’s episode Rebekah will attempt to provide some much needed context as to how she ended up accused of running a cult and the answers, including an alleged suspicious death, might surprise you.
Rebekah’s clues for next week’s all new episode:
CALIFORNIA
BOXES
YUP
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Episode Sources:
BRAVO TV
https://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-salt-lake-city/season-1/episode-3/videos/mary-cosby-reveals-the-truth-about
OPRAH DAILY
YAHOO
https://sports.yahoo.com/turns-mary-cosby-one-richest-202800270.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAMZYaxoJzeO2k9OEtmCcGIiOksyJLYwz05AwRDHvrHGNxiEE08QKfkTcbNzwtmXeDusPulbe7a1zxBSy8WmkodtvEfJzqEaf87rAiMsrbBO8K_tpsdoL5wD4pzvn9Py2ihB51k953xzU1-l8RRon8wQKo2hRY_by2XX7UN-pclPf
SCMP.COM
DESERET.COM
https://www.deseret.com/1998/8/4/19394703/faith-temple-rift-spills-into-court
WOMEN’S HEALTH MAGAZINE
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a38320133/mary-cosby-church-rhoslc-cult-leader-cameron/
VULTURE
https://www.vulture.com/2022/01/mary-cosby-broke-her-silence-on-skipping-rhoslc-reunion.html
SLC TRIBUNE
https://archive.sltrib.com/story.php?ref=/news/ci_5392179
BRAVO DOCKET PODCAST
https://www.thebravodocket.com/
REFINERY 29
DISTRACTIFY
https://www.distractify.com/p/mary-cosby-church
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Criminality currently has 220 episodes available.
What topics does Criminality cover?
The podcast is about True Crime, Podcasts and Tv & Film.
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The episode title 'PAWN STARS: Guns, Gold + Vegas' is the most popular.
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The average episode length on Criminality is 62 minutes.
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The first episode of Criminality was released on Jan 29, 2021.
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