The Trend
Your go-to podcast for true crime, trending topics in law enforcement, & current events. . . delivering facts without the politics.
Episodes
Episode 27 - Intro to School Shootings Series
Gary sits down with assistant producer Georgia Means to introduce a new series of episodes centered around school shootings and the law enforcement response that follows.
Episode 26 - Jim Miller pt. 2
Gary sits down with author Jim Miller and ATF Special Agent Tony Piwowarcyzk (Ret.) to discuss Jim's new crime novel: Homecoming Dance.
Episode 25 - Branch Davidians pt. 2
Gary sits down with ATF Special Agent (Ret.) Tony Piwowarcyzk to discuss the aftermath and effects of the Waco Siege.
Episode 24 - Branch Davidians pt. 1
Gary sits down with ATF Special Agent (Ret.) Tony Piwowarcyzk to discuss his experience with the standoff between ATF and the Branch Davidians cult.
Episode 23 - The Manson Family
Gary sits down with Production Assistant, Georgia Means, to discuss the crimes committed by the Manson Family cult, led by charismatic leader Charles Manson.
Episode 22 - Jonestown Cult
Gary sits down with producer Aly Vogt to talk about the Peoples Temple Agricultural Project, also known as Jonestown, which orchestrated the largest known mass suicide in history.
Episode 21 - Current Economic Events
Gary sits down to talk about what's going on with the stock market and how tariffs are impacting the American people.
Episode 20 - Women in Law Enforcement
Producers Sarah Strifler and Aly Vogt sit down with Michelle Fourtney to learn about her career and obstacles she has overcome as a woman in law enforcement.
Episode 19 - Gypsy Rose Blanchard
Producers Sarah Strifler and Aly Vogt discuss the case of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who conspired to kill her mother after years of mental and physical abuse.
Episode 18 - The 1993 St. Louis Child Deaths pt. 2
Gary continues his discussion with Det. Laura Nehring (Ret.) about their investigation into the disappearance of Cassidy Senter.
Episode 17 - The 1993 St. Louis Child Deaths pt. 1
Gary sits down with his former partner Det. Laura Nehring (Ret.) to discuss a case they worked together which led them to believe a series of young girls in St. Louis might be the victims of a serial killer.
Episode 16 - Polygraphs
Gary sits down with Brian Hilke and Dominic Drago to talk about the polygraph process, as well as their experiences as certified polygraphers
Episode 15 - Casey Anthony
Gary sits down with executive producer Sarah Strifler to discuss the murder of Caylee Anthony and the primary suspect: her mother, Casey Anthony.
Episode 14 - Tina Isa
Gary sits down with producer Aly Vogt to discuss the 1989 honor killing of Tina Isa committed by her parents.
Epsiode 13 - Forensic Anthropology
Gary sits down with Lindsay Trammell to discuss Forensic Anthropology and how her career occurred.
Episode 12 - Training for Law Enforcement
Gary sits down with Sgt. Andrew Hale and Nick Schroeder to discuss advancements and the use of AI technology in law enforcement training.
Episode 11 - Ernie Brasier
Trend Producer Sarah Strifler sits down with Larry Boyd and Special Agent (Ret.) Anthony Piwowarcyzk to discuss the mysterious death of Clayton, MO attorney Ernie Brasier.
Episode 10 - Michael Brown: Behind the Scenes
Gary sits down with Capt. Pete Morrow and Firefighter/Paramedic Clay Boyd to discuss the aftermath of the 2014 shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.
Episode 9 - Jim Miller Books
Gary sits with Jim Miller and Anthony Piwowarcyzk to discuss Jim's books and his career as an author.
Episode 8 - Luigi Mangione
Gary sits down with producers Sarah Strifler and Aly Vogt to discuss the recent murder of the United Healthcare CEO and the main suspect in the case, Luigi Mangione.
Episode 7 - Pam Hupp Part 3: Shirley Neumann
Gary sits down with Lt. Eric Von Alman and (Ret.) Lt. Brian Hilke to discuss the mysterious death of Pam Hupp's mother, Shirley Neumann.
Episode 6 - Pam Hupp Part 2: Louis Gumpenberger
Gary sits down with (Ret.) Lt. Brian Hilke and producer Aly Vogt to discuss the circumstances surrounding the murder of Louis Gumpenberger. Learn more about the investigation into Pam Hupp and what chain of events led to her finally being c…
Episode 5 - Pam Hupp Part 1: Betsy Faria
Gary sits down with (Ret.) Lt. Brian Hilke and producer Aly Vogt to talk about Pam Hupp's involvement in the 2011 stabbing of her friend, Betsy Faria.
Episode 4 - JonBenet Ramsey: Part 2
Gary sits down with executive producer Sarah Strifler to discuss some possible shortcomings throughout the police investigation of JonBenet Ramsey's death.
Episode 3 - JonBenet Ramsey: Part 1
Gary discusses the unsolved murder of JonBenet Ramsey with executive producer Sarah Strifler and research assistant Larry Boyd.
Episode 2 - Trends in Law Enforcement
Gary sits down with Lt. Brian Hilke (Ret.) and Senior Special Agent Anthony Piwowarczyk (Ret.) to talk about the current trends in law enforcement.
Episode 1 - Meet Our Team
Meet the Trend Media team. Hear from our producers, technical staff, and research specialists about their roles in the show.