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The Knife: A True Crime Podcast is a weekly true crime podcast from journalist/producers Hannah Smith and Patia Eaton.It's a show about people who’ve been dropped into a story they didn't start, but are left to finish. In-depth interviews take the listener behind the punchy headlines to hear what really happened from the people who lived it. The Knife reveals the ripple effect of crime.Through empathetic, solution-oriented journalism, Hannah and Patia find the untold stories of people who’ve been touched by crime. They’re not breaking news or solving cases, they’re cutting to the heart of the experience through gripping, first-person storytelling.Follow The Knife on Instagram @theknifepodcast and on Bluesky @theknifepodcast.bsky.social.The Knife is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including true crime, comedic interviews, news, science, pop culture and more. The network is home to My Favorite Murder hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, This Podcast Will Kill You, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, Buried Bones and more.

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Off Record: Red River Street (with Karen Kilgariff)

2026/10/22

Patia speaks with Karen Kilgariff (Host, My Favorite Murder) about a tragedy she witnessed at SXSW in 2014. Karen reflects on the moment an unthinkable tragedy unfolded in front of her and what it means now to carry that memory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Off Record: Behind the Bloodstains (with Anita Vita)

2026/10/15

In this episode, Patia speaks with Anita Vida, a forensic expert specializing in bloodstain pattern analysis. Anita discusses her work examining the evidence in the appellate case of convicted murderer Paul Duyst, offering insight into the forensic analysis and what the bloodstain patterns revealed about the case. Vote for The Knife - The Signal Awards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Off Record: Lost in the Woods (with Gaby)

2026/10/08

Hannah’s longtime friend, Gaby, tells Patia about a time she and her boyfriend set out on hike that should've been pretty quick and uneventful. But hours later, they realized they'd lost the trail. With their food and water running low—and barely any cell service—Gaby and her boyfriend knew they needed help, fast. Vote for THE KNIFE - The Signal Awards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happened to Rebekah? (Part 2 of 2)

2026/10/01

Within days of learning her daughter, Rebekah Barsotti, was missing, Angela flew to Montana, desperate to find her daughter. When the search for Rebekah stopped, her estranged ex-husband's behavior became impossible for Angela to ignore. Eventually, remains were found and now, Angela is on a mission to share Rebekah's Legacy. Rebekah's Legacy: https://rebekahslegacy.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happened to Rebekah? (Part 1 of 2)

2026/09/24

In the summer of 2021, Rebekah Barsotti went missing just outside of Missoula, Montana. Was her disappearance the result of a tragic accident, or something else? For Rebekah's mother, Angela Mastrovito, the subsequent search for Rebekah left more questions than answers, especially concerning her estranged ex-husband. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Off Record: Knot What it Seems

2026/09/17

Hannah tells Patia about an online knitting community shaken by the sudden death of one of its own. But as people begin piecing together what happened, the story begins to... unravel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fertility Scandal

2026/09/10

In 1991, Diane Porter sought fertility treatment from the world-renowned Dr. Ricardo Asch. But just a few short years later, a scandal broke that would shine an entirely new light on what was actually happening at the fertility clinic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Off Record: Missing Husband

2026/09/03

Patia tells Hannah about Craig Thetford, a man whose disappearance quickly became a grave concern to investigators. Craig's family was worried sick, except for his wife, Deana. She had a story to tell about what happened to Craig, but as her strange story deepened, not even Deana could keep up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Munchausen by Proxy

2026/08/27

When Tanya Reid called 911 to report that her young son was not breathing, paramedic Tony Collins was first on the scene. And what Tony witnessed that day became a key piece of a disturbing investigation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Off Record: Finding the Lost Girls (with Paul Holes)

2026/08/20

Legendary investigator, Paul Holes, joins us to discuss Finding the Lost Girls, his audiobook about the investigation into serial killer Joseph Naso and Paul’s relentless effort to identify victims and uncover the truth. Finding the Lost Girls: https://www.audible.com/pd/Finding-the-Lost-Girls-Audiobook/B0GQ6MCQ2W?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fake Kidnapping. Real Terror.

2026/08/13

One phone call is all it took to plunge Jennifer DeStefano into every mother's worst nightmare. But as the truth came into focus, so did a chilling new kind of crime. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Off Record: Surviving Psychosis (with Carolynn Murray)

2026/08/06

What if you looked across the room, saw a bloodied body, and believed you had committed murder? Carolynn Murray has experienced the terrifying reality of psychosis. Now, she shares her story to raise awareness, challenge misconceptions, and help end the stigma surrounding psychosis and mental illness. Carolynn's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Psychotic.in.Seattle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The FBI is Here

2026/07/30

Zeke Gonzalez had worked hard to turn his life around when, one morning, on his way to work, he was arrested. Zeke couldn't seem to shake the past he'd worked hard to leave behind and soon, the rest of his life would hang in the balance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Off Record: The Love Rat

2026/07/23

When Rebecca Gray arrived in Perth in 2016, she met Sean and they quickly fell in love. After they'd been together for over a year, Sean uncovered a trail of lies and realized Rebecca was weaving the same story with another man. Hannah tells Patia about this romance fraudster, or as they like to say in Australia, this "love rat." Recommendation: The Dark Wizard (TV Series) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Presenting – Hardcore Con with Johnathan Walton

2026/07/21

This week we'd like to introduce you to the podcast, Hardcore Con. It's a new show from Johnathan Walton Media. What on earth could convince an Ivy League-educated journalist to fork over a shoebox with her entire life savings in it to a complete stranger for safekeeping? This is an intricate and complex con involving multiple con artists. And it could happen to any one of us so pay attention to the tricks, the brain hacks and the dark psychology these A-list scammers use to successfully pull off this $50,000 con. Check out Johnathan's other podcasts at johnathanwalton.com/podcasts Johnathan Walton's book is Anatomy of a Con Artist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Scooching in Here 2026/10/23

So Sympathetic They Lose the Plot

Sometimes these women have great moments in their honoring of victims’ stories. But far too often they display suicidal empathy and are way too sympat...

★★★★★

Neers2007 2026/10/12

Always interesting

I loved Hannah on The Opportunist and, like so many, that led me to listen to The Knife. It’s one of my favorite podcasts. I find Hannah and Patia to ...

★★★★★

ArtemisOwl05 2026/10/08

Delightful!

It is a true delight to listen to this podcast. I love the fact that you both are very professional with your questions and that you bring people over...

★★★★★

lc5beatle 2026/10/02

Highly recommend

I really like this podcast. Both of these women are adept storytellers and excellent interviewers. I find myself thinking, “that’s a great question!”...

★★★★★

Bethincha 2026/09/25

Phenomenal ~

These ladies do an Amazing job & they’re easy to listen to. It’s well worth the listen. I struggle with so many podcasts featuring harsh vocal fry &...

★★★★★

TKB0603 2026/09/19

Clear, concise, and respectful

My favorite true crime podcast!

★★★★★

Ambieo 2026/09/18

Interesting Topics

Well researched with great recommendations. A true delight.

★★★★★

LaLa B 2026/09/10

Number one

My favorite true crime podcast, thank you !

★★★★★

janetgoulo 2026/09/03

Solid true crime podcast

Really enjoying this. The coverage feels thoughtful and measured. The hosts are intelligent and clear presenters. I like the mix of formats, both inte...

★★★★★

Girl Fred 2026/08/08

PSYCHOSIS

I really liked the Psychosis Episode! I’ve had Psychosis for about 3 years now. I know what it feels like to feel very alone. My Family is not support...

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