Surviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime

Surviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime

Host: Big Pond Podcasts

The best guests in true crime come together each day to cover the most talked about cases in America. Hosted by Emmy award-winning former network news correspondent Joel Waldman and his Holocaust survivor mother, Karmela, the two get the lowdown from the most influential names in the true crime genre. #BestGuests include FBI profilers, legendary detectives, famed criminal defense attorneys, notable prosecutors, tough Navy SEALs, seasoned U.S. Marshals, and you - the smartest audience in true crime - #STSNation Find us anywhere you listen to podcasts. You can also become part of our YouTube membership program and support us...

Episodes

Sean Diddy Combs Breaks Down in Tears; Will Serve Hard Time Behind Bars
01October 04, 2025 11:35am

Sean Diddy Combs Breaks Down in Tears; Will Serve Hard Time Behind Bars

Sean “Diddy” Combs tearing in court, delivering a raw apology and pleading for mercy before Judge Arun Subramanian as he faces 50 months in prison. Convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitut*on (involving ex-girlfriend…

Harvey Adelson May Be Alone Now But He's Still Fighting for His Family's Appeals & More Money
02October 04, 2025 11:22am

Harvey Adelson May Be Alone Now But He's Still Fighting for His Family's Appeals & More Money

Harvey Adelson is now left alone on the outside as his family falls apart from the inside. With his son Charlie Adelson and wife Donna Adelson both behind bars and fighting for their lives through appeals, Harvey is one of the last Adelsons…

Donna Adelson, Lori Vallow, Sarah Boone: Convicted K*llers Who Once Appeared on Game Shows
03October 03, 2025 6:00am

Donna Adelson, Lori Vallow, Sarah Boone: Convicted K*llers Who Once Appeared on Game Shows

It’s one of the strangest, most chilling true crime connections you’ll ever hear about—convicted killers who once stood in the spotlight as contestants on popular game shows. In this STS special, Emmy Award–winning journalist Joel Waldman u…

Mourning or Manipulating: Inside the Life of Wendi & The Adelsons Before the Murder for Hire Plot
04October 03, 2025 5:00am

Mourning or Manipulating: Inside the Life of Wendi & The Adelsons Before the Murder for Hire Plot

Wendi Adelson is Under the Microscope as People Want to Know What She Knew Before Dan Markel’s Murder. We're examining who Wendi really was and what life was like in the years leading up to the shocking murder-for-hire plot that took the li…

Celeste Rivas Hernandez: New Videos Reveal More About Teen Girl Found Dead in Singer D4vd's Trunk
05October 01, 2025 5:00am

Celeste Rivas Hernandez: New Videos Reveal More About Teen Girl Found Dead in Singer D4vd's Trunk

Newly released videos of Celeste Rivas Hernandez and her alleged boyfriend, rising music star D4vd, pull back the curtain on their relationship and raise even more questions about this tragic case. As investigators work to piece together ho…

Death in Apt 603: The Director from Gripping New Doc Digs Into Mysterious Death of Ellen Greenberg
06September 30, 2025 1:36pm

Death in Apt 603: The Director from Gripping New Doc Digs Into Mysterious Death of Ellen Greenberg

Hulu’s chilling new documentary, Death in Apartment 603, takes viewers deep into the still-unresolved and deeply unsettling case of Ellen Greenberg, a 27-year-old teacher found dead under suspicious circumstances in her Philadelphia apartme…

New Details: Missing Teenage Girl Was Found Dead in d4vd's Trunk But Why No Arrests Yet?
07September 30, 2025 5:00am

New Details: Missing Teenage Girl Was Found Dead in d4vd's Trunk But Why No Arrests Yet?

A disturbing twist in the case of missing teen girl ends in tragedy after she was found dead inside singer D4vd’s car. This breaking story is trending across social media, with fans and true crime followers demanding answers about what real…

Chilling Truth: Dan Markel’s Mom Exposes Donna Adelson as Architect Behind her Son's Murder for Hire
08September 29, 2025 7:36pm

Chilling Truth: Dan Markel’s Mom Exposes Donna Adelson as Architect Behind her Son's Murder for Hire

The shocking Donna Adelson trial has finally brought another huge breakthrough in the murder of Florida State law professor Dan Markel. Dan’s mother is now speaking out, calling Donna the true mastermind who only cared about herself and the…

Virginia Au Pair Double Murder: Police Interview & Body Cam Analysis with Fil Waters & Scott Duffey
09September 27, 2025 5:00am

Virginia Au Pair Double Murder: Police Interview & Body Cam Analysis with Fil Waters & Scott Duffey

STS takes you inside the shocking Virginia au pair double murder case that stunned the community—a twisted plot involving a catfish, an affair, a fake fetish setup, and a dark plan that ended in a tragic double murder. Christine Banfield, a…

NEW Video: Charlie Adelson's Prison Tantrum & Donna Adelson Throws Fit Behind Bars
10September 26, 2025 5:00am

NEW Video: Charlie Adelson's Prison Tantrum & Donna Adelson Throws Fit Behind Bars

New video footage from inside prison shows Charlie Adelson’s tantrums and meltdowns, echoing the same entitled behavior his mother, Donna Adelson, displayed during her own trial and complaints from behind bars. In this STS breakdown, we exp…

Scott Kimball: Inside the Investigation of a FBI Informant Turned Serial Killer
11September 24, 2025 5:00am

Scott Kimball: Inside the Investigation of a FBI Informant Turned Serial Killer

He went from smooth-talking conman to a cold-blooded serial killer yet somehow tricked the FBI into making him an informant.In this gripping case, retired FBI agent Jonny Grusing pulls back the curtain on how a master manipulator deceived f…

Was it Worth It? Those were Dan Markel's Dads Last Words To Donna Adelson But Now He Has More to Say
12September 23, 2025 5:00am

Was it Worth It? Those were Dan Markel's Dads Last Words To Donna Adelson But Now He Has More to Say

Phil Markel stunned the courtroom with a mic-drop moment that left Donna Adelson rattled—and now he’s breaking his silence with more powerful words. Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #true…

The Former Friends Who Testified Against The Adelsons in the Murder for Hire of Dan Markel
13September 19, 2025 5:00am

The Former Friends Who Testified Against The Adelsons in the Murder for Hire of Dan Markel

Former friends of the Adelson family turned against them in court as they testified in trials to paint a clearer picture of who the Adelsons really are--and what their intentions were. Ryan Fitzpatrick and Yindra Velazquez took the stand wi…

Donna Adelson Files for New Trial; Wants to Interview Jurors
14September 17, 2025 5:00am

Donna Adelson Files for New Trial; Wants to Interview Jurors

Donna Adelson isn’t done fighting. Just days after being convicted on September 4th for the brutal murder of her ex–son-in-law, Dan Markel, Adelson and her defense team have filed an explosive 18-page motion for a new trial. In it, they que…

Donna Adelson: One Woman; Two Families Destroyed
15September 16, 2025 5:00am

Donna Adelson: One Woman; Two Families Destroyed

Donna Adelson spent years controlling every aspect of her family’s life, but in the end, she became the very person who destroyed them. Once seen as the matriarch holding everything together, Donna was recently convicted of orchestrating th…

Jury Foreperson: Donna Adelson's Damning Evidence & The Moment She Thought Wendi Was Lying
16September 14, 2025 11:56am

Jury Foreperson: Donna Adelson's Damning Evidence & The Moment She Thought Wendi Was Lying

The jury foreperson from the Donna Adelson trial is talks to STS in a raw, unfiltered interview about what really happened inside the deliberation room. She opens up about the shocking details of the trial, her impressions of Donna Adelson’…

Donna Adelson’s Prison Life EXPOSED: Former Inmates Reveal What Donna's New Life Will Look Like
17September 13, 2025 5:00am

Donna Adelson’s Prison Life EXPOSED: Former Inmates Reveal What Donna's New Life Will Look Like

What will life behind bars really look like for Donna Adelson? In this STS episode, former female inmates who served serious time break down exactly what’s waiting for the convicted mastermind in prison...and how life will be different than…

Inside Wendi Adelson & Dan Markel's Divorce, Custody Battle & The Days Leading Up to Dan's Murder
18September 12, 2025 5:00am

Inside Wendi Adelson & Dan Markel's Divorce, Custody Battle & The Days Leading Up to Dan's Murder

With Donna Adelson convicted for the shocking murder of her ex-son-in-law Dan Markel, all eyes now shift to Wendi Adelson and her possible role in this brutal family crime. In this special STS episode, we hear from two men who knew Dan best…

Donna Adelson Juror "Sprinkler Man" Talks Guilty Verdict & the Most Shocking Moments for Jury
19September 11, 2025 5:00am

Donna Adelson Juror "Sprinkler Man" Talks Guilty Verdict & the Most Shocking Moments for Jury

Juror “Sprinkler Man” breaks his silence LIVE on STS! He reveals why he thought Donna Adelson was guilty in the Dan Markel murder trial, the testimony that stood out most, and answers YOUR burning questions. Don’t miss this rare behind-the-…

Juror #6: The Testimony and Pivotal Moment That Sealed Donna Adelson’s Fate with Guilty Verdict
20September 10, 2025 12:46pm

Juror #6: The Testimony and Pivotal Moment That Sealed Donna Adelson’s Fate with Guilty Verdict

Donna Adelson Trial's Juror #6 is revealing the key witnesses, explosive testimony, and the exact moment he knew Donna was guilty of plotting the murder of Dan Markel. His behind-the-scenes account gives viewers rare insight into how the ju…

The Adelsons: What Donna, Wendi & Harvey's Body Language is Telling Us About Their Intentions
21September 10, 2025 5:00am

The Adelsons: What Donna, Wendi & Harvey's Body Language is Telling Us About Their Intentions

Adelson Family’s Shocking Reactions: What their Body Language Analysis Shows US As Justice for Dan Markel Unfolds. Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime. In this STS episode, Emmy A…

Wendi Adelson in Hot Seat: Prosecutors Hint She Could Be Next After Donna & Charlie Are Found Guilty
22September 09, 2025 5:00am

Wendi Adelson in Hot Seat: Prosecutors Hint She Could Be Next After Donna & Charlie Are Found Guilty

With Donna Adelson found guilty of the brutal murder-for-hire plot against Florida State law professor Dan Markel and Charlie Adelson already serving a life sentence, all eyes are now turning to Wendi Adelson. Prosecutors have dropped subtl…

DONNA ADELSON GUILTY
23September 05, 2025 8:58am

DONNA ADELSON GUILTY

Thanks for supporting the show and being a part of #STSNation! Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcastCheck out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts…

Donna Adelson Trial Explosive Closing Arguments: Will Jurors Find Guilt or Reasonable Doubt?
24September 05, 2025 5:00am

Donna Adelson Trial Explosive Closing Arguments: Will Jurors Find Guilt or Reasonable Doubt?

The high-stakes murder trial of Donna Adelson has reached its most dramatic moment yet, as both the prosecution and defense deliver fiery closing arguments in front of a captivated jury. Adelson, accused of orchestrating the 2014 murder of …

LUNCH LIVE: Georgia Cappelman Delivers Closing Argument in Donna Adelson Trial
25September 04, 2025 12:38pm

LUNCH LIVE: Georgia Cappelman Delivers Closing Argument in Donna Adelson Trial

Thanks for supporting the show and being a part of #STSNation! Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcastCheck out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts…

To Testify or Not: Did Donna Adelson's Defense Team Make the Right Decision?
26September 04, 2025 5:00am

To Testify or Not: Did Donna Adelson's Defense Team Make the Right Decision?

In a surprise move, Donna Adelson is choosing to not testify in the murder trial of her ex son-in-law Dan Markel. Donna is facing murder charges after being accused of being the mastermind behind a murder-for-hire plot. Will this save her? …

Lunch Live: Are Donna Adelson's Witnesses Helping or Hurting Her Defense?
27September 03, 2025 1:47pm

Lunch Live: Are Donna Adelson's Witnesses Helping or Hurting Her Defense?

Thanks for supporting the show and being a part of #STSNation! Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcastCheck out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts…

Donna Adelson's Defense Witnesses & the Jail Video with Informants
28September 03, 2025 5:00am

Donna Adelson's Defense Witnesses & the Jail Video with Informants

Defense ends the day early as the team prepares for more witnesses ahead and possibly Donna Adelson's own testimony on Wednesday. Will they paint a clearer picture of her defense?Thanks for supporting the show and being a part of #STSNation…

Lunch Live: Are Defense Witnesses' Testimony Resonating with Jury in Donna Adelson Trial Day 7
29September 02, 2025 12:15pm

Lunch Live: Are Defense Witnesses' Testimony Resonating with Jury in Donna Adelson Trial Day 7

Donna Adelson's friends take the stand as character witnesses but after a morning of testimony, the defense has to bring the witnesses back again. What does this mean for the jurors? Are they buying the testimony or is this raising concerns…

Donna Adelson Trial: Ask STS Anything about The Adelsons, The Trial & What's Next
30September 02, 2025 12:09pm

Donna Adelson Trial: Ask STS Anything about The Adelsons, The Trial & What's Next

Thanks for supporting the show and being a part of #STSNation! Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcastCheck out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts…

Donna Adelson Trial: A lot of Evidence Mentions Charlie But Has State Proven Case Against Donna?
31August 30, 2025 5:00am

Donna Adelson Trial: A lot of Evidence Mentions Charlie But Has State Proven Case Against Donna?

Thanks for supporting the show and being a part of #STSNation! Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcastCheck out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts…

Lunch Live: Key Moments & Juror Reaction from Donna Adelson Trial Testimony
32August 29, 2025 12:45pm

Lunch Live: Key Moments & Juror Reaction from Donna Adelson Trial Testimony

Jurors are on the edge of their seats at time during the Donna Adelson trial as the State’s testimony unfolds in this high-profile murder case involving Donna's former son-in-law, FSU law professor Dan Markel. The courtroom drama is intensi…

The New Info that Could Implicate Donna Adelson & The Endless Calls of Evidence
33August 29, 2025 5:00am

The New Info that Could Implicate Donna Adelson & The Endless Calls of Evidence

New Evidence Could Finally Implicate Donna Adelson and Family in Dan Markel Murder Trial. Donna Adelson’s high-profile trial continues to reveal shocking new details, with prosecutors presenting crucial evidence that could directly implicat…

LUNCH LIVE: How Jurors React to Recorded Calls & Undercover Videos in Donna Adelson Trial
34August 28, 2025 4:26pm

LUNCH LIVE: How Jurors React to Recorded Calls & Undercover Videos in Donna Adelson Trial

Thanks for supporting the show and being a part of #STSNation! Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcastCheck out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts…

NEW Digital Evidence Point Finger to Donna Adelson & Even Wendi; Investigator & "Bump Guy" Testify
35August 28, 2025 5:00am

NEW Digital Evidence Point Finger to Donna Adelson & Even Wendi; Investigator & "Bump Guy" Testify

Bombshell Digital Evidence Could Sink Donna Adelson — and Even Pull Wendi Into the Dan Markel Murder Plot. The trial of Donna Adelson has uncovered shocking details, but today’s testimony may prove the most devastating yet. Newly revealed d…

LUNCH LIVE: Donna Adelson Trial Day 4
36August 27, 2025 11:53am

LUNCH LIVE: Donna Adelson Trial Day 4

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Donna Adelson: What Jeff Lacasse, Charlie's GF & Charlie's Friend Tell us About Donna & Dan's Murder
37August 27, 2025 5:00am

Donna Adelson: What Jeff Lacasse, Charlie's GF & Charlie's Friend Tell us About Donna & Dan's Murder

Did Donna Adelson Do it? What Did She Know? That's what witnesses are being asked today in court as Katie Magbanua, Jeff Lacasse, Ryan Fitzpatrick and June Umchinda all take the stand. #justicefordanmarkelThanks for supporting the show and …

LUNCH LIVE: Donna Adelson Trial Witnesses Jeff Lacasse, June Umchinda, Ryan Fizpatrick
38August 26, 2025 12:32pm

LUNCH LIVE: Donna Adelson Trial Witnesses Jeff Lacasse, June Umchinda, Ryan Fizpatrick

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Rob & Wendi Adelson's Shocking Testimony Against Mom, Donna Adelson
39August 26, 2025 5:00am

Rob & Wendi Adelson's Shocking Testimony Against Mom, Donna Adelson

Robert Adelson gives powerful and telling testimony about Donna Adelson, the rest of the family and the unusual behavior after Dan Markel was shot and killed.Thanks for supporting the show and being a part of #STSNation! Donate to STS' Tria…

LUNCH LIVE: WENDI TAKES STAND IN DONNA ADELSON TRIAL
40August 25, 2025 12:17pm

LUNCH LIVE: WENDI TAKES STAND IN DONNA ADELSON TRIAL

Thanks for supporting the show and being a part of #STSNation!Donate to STS Trial/Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcastCheck out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-s…