My Only Story
Deon Wiggett
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09/11/21 • 1 min
We're back with a brand new investigation, a six-part true-crime podcast series written & narrated by Deon Wiggett and produced by Alison Pope, is now live.
In 2018, a boy died in the clinic of an elite South African school. According to the school, his death remains a mystery – but we suspect there’s more to it than that.
Join us as we hunt our way through a dozen famous schools to find out why Thomas Kruger had to die.
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S1 - Ep 3. For All We Know
My Only Story
11/21/19 • 36 min
"I can tell you everything," he said, and he wasn't kidding. Outside a Thai restaurant in 2019, Ben remembers a winter's night from 1990 and tells me what he saw.
TRIGGER WARNING. If anything comes up for you while listening to this episode, there are plenty of resources at MyOnlyStory.org. Please, please talk to someone. If you're in South Africa, you can always, always phone SADAG on 0800 456 789. You deserve to be heard.
My Only Story is written & narrated by Deon Wiggett and produced by Alison Pope.
2019–2022 ©My Only Story NPC. All Rights Reserved.
S2 - Ep 1. Journey
My Only Story
09/16/21 • 46 min
In 2018, a boy died in the clinic of an elite South African school. According to them, his death remains a mystery. We suspect there’s more to it than that. Join us as we hunt our way through a dozen famous schools to find out why Thomas Kruger had to die.
Please continue sending your information and your tip-offs – you can contact us, completely confidentially, at MyOnlyStory.org, or message us on WhatsApp or Telegram on 072 382 7030. MyOnlyStory.org is also the place to go for bonus materials and loads of resources about recovering from sexual abuse.
2019–2022 ©My Only Story NPC. All Rights Reserved.
Episode Credits:
Research, writing and editing: Deon Wiggett
Executive producer: Alison Pope
Associate producer: Nokuthula Manyathi
Sound engineer: Sean Jefferis
Original score: Charl-Johan Lingenfelder
Artwork: Carla Kreuser
Social Media: Andrea Penfold
For News 24:
Reporting: Sesona Ngqakamba
Production manager: Sharlene Rood
Editor-in-chief: Adriaan Basson
Special thanks to Sheldon Morais and Mpho Raborife.
Additional music: Getty Images | Epidemic Sound
Share your thoughts: #MyOnlyStoryS2
Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
TRIGGER WARNING. This podcast discusses suicide and suicidal ideation, and some people might find it troubling. If anything comes up for you while listening to this episode, there are plenty of resources at MyOnlyStory.org. Please, please talk to someone. If you're in South Africa, you can always, always phone SADAG on 0800 456 789.
My Only Story is proudly hosted on Buzzsprout. Join over a hundred thousand podcasters already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world. Following this link let's Buzzsprout know we sent you, gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support our show. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=621677
Season 1 - An update
My Only Story
09/07/21 • 5 min
A discussion between Nokuthula Manyathi and Deon Wiggett on what's happened since My Only Story - Season 1 aired.
My Only Story is written & narrated by Deon Wiggett and produced by Alison Pope.
2019–2022 ©My Only Story NPC. All Rights Reserved.
S1 - Ep 4. The Departures
My Only Story
11/28/19 • 53 min
The seven missing years draw to a close when a bullfrog plague hits global media titan Naspers – and me too.
TRIGGER WARNING. If anything comes up for you while listening to this episode, there are plenty of resources at MyOnlyStory.org. Please, please talk to someone. If you're in South Africa, you can always, always phone SADAG on 0800 456 789. You deserve to be heard.
My Only Story is written & narrated by Deon Wiggett and produced by Alison Pope.
2019–2022 ©My Only Story NPC. All Rights Reserved.
S1 - Ep 2. The Grey Gentleman
My Only Story
11/14/19 • 34 min
On Jimmy's LinkedIn profile, you may have been struck by a strange gap: the seven missing years between his graduation and the "start" of his working life. Luckily, I know more than LinkedIn: I know where he was. Well, so I thought, until I talked my way into the archives of a famous high school.
TRIGGER WARNING. If anything comes up for you while listening to this episode, there are plenty of resources at MyOnlyStory.org. Please, please talk to someone. If you're in South Africa, you can always, always phone SADAG on 0800 456 789. You deserve to be heard.
My Only Story is written & narrated by Deon Wiggett and produced by Alison Pope.
2019–2022 ©My Only Story NPC. All Rights Reserved.
S2 - Ep 3. The Bells
My Only Story
09/30/21 • 60 min
While sifting through David Mackenzie's past, we find hidden skeletons and closely guarded evidence and stories from a school where brutality appears to run riot. It's time for us to ask: Was anyone in charge of St Andrew's College?
2019–2022 ©My Only Story NPC. All Rights Reserved.
Episode Credits:
Research, writing and editing: Deon Wiggett
Executive producer: Alison Pope
Associate producer: Nokuthula Manyathi
Sound engineer: Sean Jefferis
Original score: Charl-Johan Lingenfelder
Artwork: Carla Kreuser
Social Media: Andrea Penfold
For News 24:
Reporting: Sesona Ngqakamba
Production manager: Sharlene Rood
Editor-in-chief: Adriaan Basson
Special thanks to Sheldon Morais and Mpho Raborife
Additional music: Getty Images | Epidemic Sound
Share your thoughts: #MyOnlyStoryS2
Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
TRIGGER WARNING. This podcast discusses suicide and suicidal ideation, and some people might find it troubling. If anything comes up for you while listening to this episode, there are plenty of resources at MyOnlyStory.org. Please, please talk to someone. If you're in South Africa, you can always, always phone SADAG on 0800 456 789.
My Only Story is proudly hosted on Buzzsprout. Join over a hundred thousand podcasters already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world. Following this link let's Buzzsprout know we sent you, gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support our show. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=621677
Support the show (https://www.myonlystory.org/help-with-funding)
S2 - Ep 2. The Whirlwind
My Only Story
09/23/21 • 47 min
Was somebody messing with Thomas Kruger's mind? As we poke around St Andrew's College, we get closer to a teacher we'll briefly call Kenny.
2019–2022 ©My Only Story NPC. All Rights Reserved.
Episode Credits:
Research, writing and editing: Deon Wiggett
Executive producer: Alison Pope
Associate producer: Nokuthula Manyathi
Sound engineer: Sean Jefferis
Original score: Charl-Johan Lingenfelder
Artwork: Carla Kreuser
Social Media: Andrea Penfold
For News 24:
Reporting: Sesona Ngqakamba
Production manager: Sharlene Rood
Editor-in-chief: Adriaan Basson
Special thanks to Sheldon Morais and Mpho Raborife
Additional music: Getty Images | Epidemic Sound
Share your thoughts: #MyOnlyStoryS2
Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
TRIGGER WARNING. This podcast discusses suicide and suicidal ideation, and some people might find it troubling. If anything comes up for you while listening to this episode, there are plenty of resources at MyOnlyStory.org. Please, please talk to someone. If you're in South Africa, you can always, always phone SADAG on 0800 456 789.
My Only Story is proudly hosted on Buzzsprout. Join over a hundred thousand podcasters already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world. Following this link let's Buzzsprout know we sent you, gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support our show. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=621677
Support the show (https://www.myonlystory.org/help-with-funding)
S2 - Ep. 6 Spring
My Only Story
10/29/21 • 97 min
In our season finale, as a disturbing spring makes way for summer, answers are due from the water polo fraternity.
2019–2022 ©My Only Story NPC. All Rights Reserved.
Episode Credits:
Research, writing and editing: Deon Wiggett
Executive producer: Alison Pope
Associate producer: Nokuthula Manyathi
Sound engineer: Sean Jefferis
Original score: Charl-Johan Lingenfelder
Artwork: Carla Kreuser
Social Media: Andrea Penfold
Very special thanks to:
Michael Shabangu
Khumo du Toit
Darren Melt
Jacques le Roux
Andrea Penfold
Anandie Cutler
Johlene Villet
Charlize Visser
Lesley Pope
Lee Sheehan
For News 24:
Reporting: Sesona Ngqakamba
Additional reporting: Marvin Charles and Lisalee Solomons
Production manager: Sharlene Rood
Editor-in-chief: Adriaan Basson
With thanks to Sheldon Morais and Mpho Raborife
Special thanks to Marvin Charles and Lisalee Solomons
Share your thoughts: #MyOnlyStoryS2
Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
TRIGGER WARNING. This podcast discusses suicide and suicidal ideation, and some people might find it troubling. If anything comes up for you while listening to this episode, there are plenty of resources at MyOnlyStory.org. Please, please talk to someone. If you're in South Africa, you can always, always phone SADAG on 0800 456 789.
My Only Story is proudly hosted on Buzzsprout. Join over a hundred thousand podcasters already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world. Following this link let's Buzzsprout know we sent you, gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support our show. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=621677
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S2 - Ep 5. Fire
My Only Story
10/21/21 • 50 min
A death in the Eastern Cape has set the world of water polo alight. We meet more questionable coaches as our live investigation rages from the seaboard to the Highveld.
2019–2022 ©My Only Story NPC. All Rights Reserved.
Episode Credits:
Research, writing and editing: Deon Wiggett
Executive producer: Alison Pope
Associate producer: Nokuthula Manyathi
Sound engineer: Sean Jefferis
Original score: Charl-Johan Lingenfelder
Artwork: Carla Kreuser
Social Media: Andrea Penfold
For News 24:
Reporting: Sesona Ngqakamba
Additional reporting: Marvin Charles and Lisalee Solomons
Production manager: Sharlene Rood
Editor-in-chief: Adriaan Basson
With thanks to Sheldon Morais and Mpho Raborife
Special thanks to Marvin Charles and Lisalee Solomons
Share your thoughts: #MyOnlyStoryS2
Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
TRIGGER WARNING. This podcast discusses suicide and suicidal ideation, and some people might find it troubling. If anything comes up for you while listening to this episode, there are plenty of resources at MyOnlyStory.org. Please, please talk to someone. If you're in South Africa, you can always, always phone SADAG on 0800 456 789.
My Only Story is proudly hosted on Buzzsprout. Join over a hundred thousand podcasters already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world. Following this link let's Buzzsprout know we sent you, gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support our show. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=621677
Support the show (https://www.myonlystory.org/help-with-funding)
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FAQ
How many episodes does My Only Story have?
My Only Story currently has 14 episodes available.
What topics does My Only Story cover?
The podcast is about Survivor, Society & Culture, True Crime, Journalism, Investigation, Justice, Documentary and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on My Only Story?
The episode title 'S2 Extra: Summer Holiday' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on My Only Story?
The average episode length on My Only Story is 39 minutes.
How often are episodes of My Only Story released?
Episodes of My Only Story are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of My Only Story?
The first episode of My Only Story was released on Oct 28, 2019.
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