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We\'re getting down into the down and dirty story\\xa0Dirty John, the new Bravo show based on the LA Times and Wondery podcast of the same name. Joining us in the discussion this week is media scholar and TV critic\\xa0Sarah Kessler\\xa0who happens to also be married to our very own Karen Tongson.\\xa0Dirty John\\xa0is the true crime story about Debra Newell, a successful Orange County businesswoman who seemed to have everything going for her except when it came to love. In her middle age, she began online dating and met this guy who her two daughters found extremely shady. Obviously, throughout the course of the limited series starring Connie Britton and Eric Bana, she and we find out why.

We take a deep dive into what it is that titillates and draws us into the dark and disturbing world of true crime. The panel takes a look at podcasts like\\xa0Teacher\'s Pet,\\xa0Serial\\xa0and\\xa0Bear Brook, among others, as well as shows such as\\xa0Making a Murderer, Lifetime\\u2019s\\xa0A Woman Scorned\\xa0and the sensational, made-for-tv accounts of the most notorious serial killers. What does true crime tell us about women and what does it tell women to watch out for? Find out!

List of All the True Crimes Stories Referenced in the Episode

Serial
Bear Brook
Teacher\'s Pet
Atlanta Monster
Star 80
Fall of a Titan: The Steve McNair Story
In the Dark
Crime & Scandal: Chris Watts

All Abouts

Wynter Mitchell-Rohrbaugh is all about the interpersonal dynamics at play at H.W. Bush\\u2019s funeral.

Sarah Kessler is all about\\xa0My Brilliant Friend\\xa0on HBO based on the bestselling series by Elena Ferrante.

Karen Tongson is all about a recent stand-up set she saw of\\xa0Aparna Nancherla.

That\'s My Jam

Sarah Kessler -\\xa0Stereolab - Outer Accelerator

Wynter -\\xa0Grace Jones - Slave to the Rhythm

Karen Tongson -\\xa0Juliana Hatfield - A Little More Love

With\\xa0Karen Tongson,\\xa0Wynter Mitchell-Rohrbaugh, and\\xa0Sarah Rebecca Kessler.

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Produced by\\xa0Laura Swisher\\xa0for\\xa0MaximumFun.org. Edited by\\xa0Shana Daloria.