SRG - Trailer

SRG - Trailer

Author: Radio Vérté | Cory Zimmerman February 19, 2024 Duration: 1:20

Radio Vérité Presents: The Spoon River Gothic Podcast - A Literary True Crime Podcast.

Think, feel, understand. We go where the others don’t. We dive deeper!

Seasonal | Long Form | Weekly

Executive Producer Cory Zimmerman.

Written, Edited & Narrated by Cory Zimmerman.

Research by Rachel Laubis, Moira King & Allison Hester.

Blog Written by Samantha Thomas.

Subscribe to THE SRG AGENCY @ https://www.patreon.com/SpoonRiverGothicPodcast & Access The SPOON RIVER GOTHIC CASE FILE for Bonus Weekly Episodes & Investigative Materials (Audio Interviews, Trial Footage, Police Files, Court Documents, Photos, Diagrams, etc.) to Accompany each Season Two Episode.

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Contact SRG @ cz@studios.works

Visit SRG @ www.spoonrivergothic.com

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In the shadows of small towns and along forgotten backroads, stories linger. The Spoon River Gothic Podcast, from Radio Vérté and Cory Zimmerman, unearths these true crime narratives, giving voice to tales that are often whispered but seldom fully told. Each episode is a carefully crafted journey, written and narrated by Zimmerman himself, whose delivery sets a distinctive, atmospheric tone. The work is rooted in detailed research provided by Rachel Laubis, Moira King, and Allison Hester, ensuring every narrative is built on a foundation of factual depth. This isn't just a recitation of events; it's an immersive audio experience designed to pull you into the heart of each mystery. For those who want to delve even deeper, Samantha Thomas provides extended written analysis on the blog, and supporters can access The Spoon River Gothic case file for exclusive bonus episodes and additional investigative material. This podcast lives in the space where the ordinary meets the ominous, exploring the unsettling truths that define the genre. Listen for stories that stick with you, long after the episode ends.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The Spoon River Gothic Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Cross-Examination | The Passage of Arms [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:58
In today’s gripping episode, we delve deep into the heart of the chaos that unfolded on February 13, 1985, as we listen to the brave officers’ firsthand accounts that granted an intimate glimpse into that climactic showd…
Chapter 2 | God's Country [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:48
In the wake of a harrowing crime spree that left rural Kansas reeling in 1985, a somber analogy emerged from the lips of a local gas station owner near the junction of Kansas 25 and I-70: "You just don’t know what’s comi…
Chapter 1 | Mad Dogs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:08
Radio Vérté Presents SPOON RIVER GOTHIC - Season Two: Death Rides the Highway - A Thrill Ride of Murder & Terror! This season, we will unravel the captivating story of four vastly different individuals and how they all c…
Ch. 69 - Season Finale: Part III - "Dear Donna..." [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:38
A heart-wrenching narrative-- Through a poignant exploration of Donna Tompkin’s perspective, we relive the ordinary moments of the day before and the aftermath of the devastating fire that claimed her and her three-year-…
Ch. 68 - Season Finale: Part II - "The Beautiful Victim" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:55
Nearing the end of our journey-- We hint at additional potential affairs and emotional motives by exploring alternative theories involving suspects, scrutinizing timelines for inconsistencies, and delving into the comple…
Ch. 67 - Season Finale: Part I - "Slug Bug" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:55
Twists & turns--We zoom out and plunge into the chilling mystery surrounding the double homicide of Donna and Justine, meticulously revisiting key suspects and challenging established narratives. Listeners are guided on…
Ch. 65 - The Actual Innocence of Donnie Bull [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:36
Recap-- As we revisit the key details in this chilling case, we are confronted with much information we did not have at the start of our journey. The inconclusive autopsy results are discussed, as the perplexing circumst…
Ch. 64 - The "Cop Drama" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:27
A Candide conversation-- Rusty Graham divulges insights into the enigmatic controversies surrounding the Canton Police Department. The conversation kicks off with revelations from a departmental meeting led by Chief Elam…
Ch. 63 - The "Grocery List" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:27
An anonymous letter-- August 1, 1998, was a day that sparked a cascade of investigations into the Canton Police Department's Chief of Police, Michael Elam. The anonymous letter signed by “The Honest Police Officers of Ca…