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Renowned DNA scientist Dr. Robert Schwartz is found brutally murdered inside his secluded Virginia home in the weeks before Christmas 2001. As investigators dig in, a dark, paganistic theme hovers over the crime. As suspects emerge, a Live Action Role- Playing game, scripted by the least likely person imaginable, reveals a frightening subculture of young adults dabbling in the occult. Greed, control, manipulation and hatred unravel in an outrageous and unbelievable homicidal plot. Join investigative journalist and New York Times bestselling author M. William Phelps as he sorts out the deadly measures some will go to get what they want. Binge all episodes of Fatal Fantasy, ad-free by subscribing to The Binge. Search and follow The Binge Crimes and The Binge Cases feeds on Apple Podcasts and hit Subscribe, or visit ⁠⁠GetTheBinge.com.⁠ From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers – The Binge is your home for true crime stories that pull you in and never let go. New episodes drop on the first of every month. Join our free newsletter for behind-the-scenes details at ⁠Patreon.com/TheBinge.⁠ The Binge – Feed your true crime obsession. A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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BONUS: Welcoming a Serial Killer Into Your Life

2026/05/05

M. William Phelps joins us for a candid conversation about his remarkable—and at times deeply unsettling—career in true crime. After being personally impacted by crime, Phelps reflects on what continues to draw him to these stories, his experience consulting on Dexter, and the decades-long correspondence he maintained with a serial killer that nearly upended his life. Subscribers to The Binge+ can listen to the full episode—just search for The Binge on Apple Podcasts and subscribe at the top of the page. You can also watch the complete interview as a subscriber on Patreon at Patreon.com/TheBinge.

4. The Springtime War

2026/05/05

Turns out, the leader – whom they call the Lord of Chaos – and creator of the Underworld game, directs players to fight a fatal battle against their enemies. One man finds it hard to tell fantasy from reality, with frightening consequences. As a subscriber to the Binge you don't only have access to this show, you have access to an entire catalogue of edge of your seat true crime shows all ad free. Visit GetTheBinge.com to explore more. For behind the scenes details and updates on this show, join our free newsletter at Patreon.com/TheBinge. The Binge – feed your true crime obsession. Fatal Fantasy is brought to you by Sony Music Entertainment and M. Williams Phelps LLC. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts.

6. Monster

2026/05/05

As each of the participants in the Underworld’s deadly game heads into the courtroom to face justice, the fate of the mastermind behind it all is revealed. As a subscriber to the Binge you don't only have access to this show, you have access to an entire catalogue of edge of your seat true crime shows all ad free. Visit GetTheBinge.com to explore more. For behind the scenes details and updates on this show, join our free newsletter at Patreon.com/TheBinge. The Binge – feed your true crime obsession. Fatal Fantasy is brought to you by Sony Music Entertainment and M. Williams Phelps LLC. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts.

3. ‘One Big Oopsy’

2026/05/05

Once in custody, several unlikely suspects describe a bizarre Live Action Role-Playing game called “The Underworld” – which doesn’t seem so harmless when one suspect begins talking about the game’s villain. As a subscriber to the Binge you don't only have access to this show, you have access to an entire catalogue of edge of your seat true crime shows all ad free. Visit GetTheBinge.com to explore more. For behind the scenes details and updates on this show, join our free newsletter at Patreon.com/TheBinge. The Binge – feed your true crime obsession. Fatal Fantasy is brought to you by Sony Music Entertainment and M. Williams Phelps LLC. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts.

5. The Infestations Of Evil

2026/05/05

The killer, who claims to be an actual blood-drinking vampire, confesses in grisly detail. But his admission leads to another culprit—and their identity rattles the community to its core. As a subscriber to the Binge you don't only have access to this show, you have access to an entire catalogue of edge of your seat true crime shows all ad free. Visit GetTheBinge.com to explore more. For behind the scenes details and updates on this show, join our free newsletter at Patreon.com/TheBinge. The Binge – feed your true crime obsession. Fatal Fantasy is brought to you by Sony Music Entertainment and M. Williams Phelps LLC. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts.

2. Mud

2026/04/24

Investigators catch a break when a neighbor reports a car stuck in the mud in Dr. Schwartz’s driveway two nights before his body was found. A tow truck driver, caught in a lie, then decides to step up, busting the case open. Binge all episodes of Fatal Fantasy ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access. From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers – The Binge is your home for true crime stories that pull you in and never let go. Join our free newsletter at Patreon.com/TheBinge. The Binge – feed your true crime obsession. Fatal Fantasy is brought to you by Sony Music Entertainment and M. Williams Phelps LLC. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1. Overkill

2026/04/24

Renowned DNA scientist and father of three, Dr. Robert Schwartz, is found stabbed to death more than 30 times by a sword inside his Virginia home. A Satanic pentagram and other clues point to some sort of witchcraft. Binge all episodes of Fatal Fantasy ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access. From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers – The Binge is your home for true crime stories that pull you in and never let go. Join our free newsletter at Patreon.com/TheBinge. The Binge – feed your true crime obsession. Fatal Fantasy is brought to you by Sony Music Entertainment and M. Williams Phelps LLC. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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3.5 out of 5

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Lacey121212 2026/08/31

Poorly researched

There are so many inaccuracies about the TTRPG and LARP communities…stupid sensationalized rumors and urban legends instead of real research and genui...

★★☆☆☆

Monie421 2026/07/25

Great story, just didn’t enjoy how it was narrated.

Phelps wasn’t the best speaker so it made this very interesting story, a chore to listen to. Phelps spoke as if each world hurt to get out. He also sp...

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