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Emily Simpson may bring the receipts on RHOC, but in her podcast “Legally Brunette” Emily and her attorney husband Shane bring the cold hard evidence. Backed by their respective law degrees, Emily and Shane pick apart the true crime stories you can’t get enough of! Whether you believe the defense or the prosecution, they explain the charges, the counts, the plea deals, and the appeals! From high profile crimes to celebrity court cases, you are hereby sentenced to a front row seat in trials around the world, without all the legal fees and jail time! So don’t call your next witness, call your bestie and tune into the podcast that takes you from Real Housewives to True Crime. Court is now in session and this couple is nowhere near resting their case!

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Killer Thriller x Docu: Elizabeth Holmes, a Naked Boyfriend, and Three Hours of Absolute Insanity

2026/10/21

Elisa Donovan and Jenn Fessler are still trying to process Nathan Fielder's You Can See Everything. From outrageous revelations to laugh-out-loud absurdity, the new Elizabeth Holmes documentary is unlike anything they've ever watched. Elisa and Jenn break down the wildest moments and debate the question at the heart of it all: Who's manipulating whom? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legally Brunette: Sandra Birchmore Pt. 1

2026/10/20

Sandra Birchmore was failed by law enforcement as an adolescent, and it followed her through adulthood. She was groomed, taken advantage of by authority figures, and her life was taken. Allegedly, someone wanted to ensure that she kept their secrets… Emily and Shane are diving into the background of this case, what happened to Sandra, and the main players in this horrific crime. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Killer Thriller: Did the Menendez Relatives Know About the Abuse All Along?

2026/10/19

What did relatives know, and what did they keep secret? Actress Marlene Forte, who played the brothers' aunt in Netflix's Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, joins Killer Thriller to reveal the disturbing family secrets, the warning signs that may have been ignored, and why José Menendez's own sister defended the nephews who murdered him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legally Brunette Presents: ‘Til Death Do Us Part - Mark Winger & “The Intruder”

2026/10/18

Mark Winger portrayed himself as a hero. His wife, Donnah, was allegedly murdered by a lunatic, and Mark tried to avenge her. However, after Mark remarried, he had three more children and started a new life for himself. Then, detectives received new information that painted him as Donnah’s murderer. Why did he kill his wife? What was the evidence against him? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Killer Thriller Docu: The girl next door who ended up in Federal Prison

2026/10/17

A teenage girl, a major cocaine operation, and seven years in federal prison. Jennifer Fessler sits down with Denise Trigo Fleming, author of Dealing: Memoirs of a Cocaine Teenpin, to explore how she went from a teenager caught up in Southern California’s glamorous drug scene to serving time in federal prison. Denise opens up about the dangerous relationships and fierce loyalties that kept pulling her deeper into that world, the devastating loss of her best friend, and the choices that changed her life forever. She also reflects on surviving prison, rebuilding her life, and how she sees her past today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Killer Thriller: Your Daughter's New Boyfriend Could Be a Sex Trafficker

2026/10/15

He may seem sweet, attentive and genuinely interested in your daughter. But what if the romance is actually a trap? In Stolen From the Suburbs, starring Sydney Sweeney, teenage girls are manipulated by young men they think they can trust before being abducted into a sex trafficking ring.Actress Brooke Nevin explains the real grooming tactic known as the “Romeo trap,” how traffickers exploit emotional vulnerability and her warning to unsuspecting parents that this can happen anywhere. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gypsy Rose-Blanchard: Victim or Perpetrator?

2026/10/13

With Gypsy Rose back in headlines after her ex-fiancés tragic passing, Emily and Shane are diving into the crime that initially put her behind bars. What did Münchausen syndrome by proxy look like for Gypsy growing up? How far did her mother’s abuse extend? Did Dee Dee have everyone, including Gypsy, fooled? There is no justification for murder; was it Gypsy’s only way out? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Killer Thriller: The Side of the Unabomber Almost Nobody Knew

2026/10/12

Ted Kaczynski has been remembered as a brilliant, isolated killer, but people who actually knew him described another side. A local librarian who befriended him said he tutored her child and could make her laugh for hours. Sharlto Copley, who plays him in Ted K, reveals the startling details he uncovered while researching Kaczynski and the side of the notorious killer most people have never heard about. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legally Brunette Presents: ‘Til Death Do Us Part - The Black Widower

2026/10/11

Thomas Randolph was married six times, yet four of his wives had died… What happened to these women? How did he get away with these crimes for so long? Plus, there’s a Rod Stewart song about killing your wife and it’s a detail that Shane can’t quite get over. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Killer Thriller Docu: Did a ghost help solve a murder?

2026/10/10

A woman is murdered, her body dumped in the Mississippi River, and nearly 30 years later, her ghost may help lead investigators back to her killer. Jennifer Fessler sits down with writer and director Philip Cairney to unpack HBO’s The Pet Cemetery Murders: A Ghost Story, a chilling true-crime investigation filled with mob ties, buried secrets, shocking twists, and eerie encounters that challenge even the biggest skeptics. Is it guilt, coincidence, or something paranormal? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legally Brunette: Christa Pike Updates

2026/10/09

The first woman to be executed in Tennessee in over 200 years actually…survived. Christa Pike was given two lethal injections and has since recovered. According to her attorneys, she is now speaking and walking. This is not the first botched lethal injection in Tennessee this year. So, what happens next? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Killer Thriller: Denise Brown Watched O.J. Grab Nicole by the Throat, Then Nicole Went Back to Him

2026/10/08

Denise Brown recounts the terrifying night she says she watched O.J. Simpson grab Nicole by the throat and lift her off the ground as Denise desperately tried to pull him away. Nicole left with her that night but returned the next day. Denise explains why she once blamed herself and what she now understands about why victims go back. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legally Brunette: What Happened to Jenny Lupton?

2026/10/08

You may remember Jenny Lupton, the Southwest flight attendant who allegedly jumped off of a 24th floor hotel room in Honolulu, HI.Emily and Shane are sitting down with two of Jenny’s best friends to discuss this mysterious case and WHY the alleged suicide attempt doesn’t make sense…How was her body conveniently found in a dumpster? Why is her family not getting any answers? Would she ever leave her teenage son without saying goodbye? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legally Brunette: Discussing “The Cornell 7” with Dr. Hillary Goldsher

2026/10/06

Emily and Shane are joined by psychologist Dr. Hillary Goldsher to discuss the case between Jane Doe and “The Cornell 7”. This episode will discuss alleged sexual assault, drug, and alcohol use which may be triggering to some listeners. If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence, support is available 24/7 through the RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or online at rainn.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Killer Thriller: Nicole Brown Simpson Hid This Even From Her Sisters

2026/10/05

Nicole Brown Simpson’s sister Denise reveals the warning signs of abuse her family missed, including a shocking photo of Nicole’s battered face that she explained away as 'movie makeup.' More than 30 years later, Denise opens up about what Nicole was hiding from the people closest to her, and what she wishes she had understood before it was too late. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4.7 out of 5

1197 reviews

★★★★★

joannasud27 2026/10/19

Love you both

Really love the both of you together. My child has ARFID and hearing about your struggles breaks my heart. Keep strong together.

★★★★★

ℌ𝔄𝔪𝔦𝔩𝔗𝔒𝔑 𝙇𝙊𝙑𝙀𝙍 2026/10/19

I new her

Hi I am 11 and Linsey Barnett was my art teacher😢

★★★★★

E.Veda.W. 2026/10/16

Nobody Should Believe Me

You had questions about Gypsy. The podcast Nobody Should Believe Me is an unfortunately informational podcast about Munchausen by proxy or also known...

★★★★★

msdiele 2026/10/13

OC Barbie and Ken

Not only are Emily and Shane the most genuine couple on reality TV, but they are also brilliant lawyers who dive into their podcast and offer their au...

★★★★★

kelssssw 2026/10/13

Phenomenal pod

I love your banter plz don’t ever divorce😭

★★★★★

JuneHenessey 2026/10/13

Love this show!

Absolutely love, Emily and Shane together. Emily does a great job breaking everything down. Shame offers a lot of great insight in between his dark hu...

★☆☆☆☆

🦄💕🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀 2026/10/11

Awful

Horrible to Katie!!

★☆☆☆☆

Arainbow314 2026/10/11

She’s so mean to Shane

Shane is a gem. Emily is so condescending and snappy with him. Shes very lucky to have him. He’s a catch! Also, I only listen when this show is the Tw...

★★★★★

Ladybella85 2026/10/11

SHANE!

Shane you constantly do these podcasts & are the one ‘being informed’ of the topic @ hand. shouldn’t you be ‘informed’ before recording the episode?!...

★★★★★

K-Michelle 2026/10/06

Cornell 7

I am hooked and enjoy Emily and Shane’s recap and perspective of these cases. Their banter gives levity and a bit of relief to an otherwise interesti...

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