The Apology Line
Wondery
If you could call a number and say you’re sorry, and no one would know...what would you apologize for? For fifteen years, you could call a number in Manhattan and do just that. This is the story of the line, and the man at the other end who became consumed by his own creation. He was known as “Mr. Apology.” As thousands of callers flooded the line, confessing to everything from shoplifting to infidelity, drug dealing to murder, Mr. Apology realized he couldn’t just listen. He had to do something, even if it meant risking everything. From Wondery the makers of Dr. Death and The Shrink Next Door, comes a story about empathy, deception and obsession. Marissa Bridge, who knew Mr. Apology better than anyone, hosts this six episode series.
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Who’s Sorry Now? | 1
The Apology Line
01/17/21 • 37 min
Marissa Bridge has only had a premonition twice in her life: one was on the day in 1981 that she met “Mr. Apology.” As posters for the Apology Line appear all over New York City, callers start to leave messages that confess their deepest secrets and darkest fears. Mr Apology quickly realizes he will have to do more than just sit back and listen.
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Going Public | 2
The Apology Line
01/19/21 • 34 min
Even as Allan reckons with a frightening threat, he continues to engage with callers in ways he hadn’t previously imagined. A regular cast of characters forms on the Line. From this sea of voices one caller named “Richie” emerges and pulls Allan in even deeper, much to Marissa’s dismay.
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Introducing: The Apology Line
The Apology Line
01/05/21 • 2 min
If you could call a number and say you’re sorry, and no one would know...what would you apologize for? For fifteen years, you could call a number in Manhattan and do just that. This is the story of the line, and the man at the other end who became consumed by his own creation. He was known as “Mr. Apology.” As thousands of callers flooded the line, confessing to everything from shoplifting to infidelity, drug dealing to murder, Mr. Apology realized he couldn’t just listen. He had to do something, even if it meant risking everything. From Wondery the makers of Dr Death and The Shrink Next Door, comes a story about empathy, deception and obsession. Marissa Bridge, who knew Mr. Apology better than anyone, hosts this six episode series.
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Strawberry Fields Forever | 6
The Apology Line
02/16/21 • 31 min
Allan’s death is like an atomic bomb going off in Marissa’s life. She’s left to make sense of his life, and his life’s work. And twenty-five years later, Marissa learns the truth about what happened to Richie.
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Listen Now: Kill List
The Apology Line
10/08/24 • 5 min
In the depths of the dark net, tech journalist Carl Miller makes a disturbing discovery: a secret Kill List targeting hundreds of innocent people on a murder for hire website. When the police decide not to investigate, Carl is thrown into a race against time to warn those in danger and uncover the truth about the people who want them dead. From Wondery and Novel, comes a true story about obsession, control and the price of life and death.
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Mrs. Apology | 5
The Apology Line
02/09/21 • 40 min
With Richie gone from his life, Allan must reinvent himself and the Line. The community around the Line grows, while being married to Mr Apology becomes ever more challenging.
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Your Dungeon or Mine? | 3
The Apology Line
01/26/21 • 38 min
Richie details his murders and answers Allan’s many questions on the Line. Allan wants to keep Richie talking. He wants to use the Apology Line as a space to reform and study violent criminals. But will Allan’s efforts be enough?
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To Catch A Serial Killer | 4
The Apology Line
02/02/21 • 34 min
Richie is back and Allan is in over his head this time. Help comes in the form of Detective Ray Pierce. Together they devise a plan to find out who Richie really is.
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Listen Now: Suspect "Five Shots in the Dark"
The Apology Line
07/17/23 • 6 min
Suspect is an investigative series about mislaid justice and the kinds of weighty decisions that detectives, lawyers, and jurors make every day - decisions that, once made, are almost impossible to reverse.
Season 3: Five Shots in the Dark follows Leon Benson, who spent 24 years in an Indiana state prison for the 1998 murder of a young man named Kasey Schoen. His conviction hinged on the testimony of two eyewitnesses – but what if their memories turned out to be wrong? And what if the people who knew what really happened had never been allowed to speak? Suspect Season 3: Five Shots in the Dark is the story of two victims: one murdered, one sentenced to life. Follow host Matt Shaer and attorney Lara Bazelon as they investigate how the justice system failed both Leon and Kasey, and who the real killer might be. Join this unprecedented look inside the attempt to overturn a wrongful conviction and find out if justice will finally be served.
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And The Calls Live On | 7
The Apology Line
02/23/21 • 34 min
Marissa talks to long time callers and listeners about the making of Apology Line then and now and what the making of this series has meant to her.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Apology Line have?
The Apology Line currently has 83 episodes available.
What topics does The Apology Line cover?
The podcast is about Serial Killer, True Crime, Society, New York City, Murder, Podcasts and Binge-Worthy True Crime.
What is the most popular episode on The Apology Line?
The episode title 'Who’s Sorry Now? | 1' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Apology Line?
The average episode length on The Apology Line is 9 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Apology Line released?
Episodes of The Apology Line are typically released every 15 days.
When was the first episode of The Apology Line?
The first episode of The Apology Line was released on Jan 5, 2021.
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