All. Off the Record is the latest project from True Crime Garage hosts, Nic and the Captain. That's why our daily email is so important. Dan Marks Graphic Designer Dan is Kent State University alumnus with a degree in Visual Communication Design. In 2004, police on Big Pine Key responded to a gruesome scene. Love the banter and how they tell the story. It's been confirmed on Facebook that they are brothers. Contact info Agent info Known for True Crime Garage 9.4 Podcast Series Self - Host Self - Narrator (voice) 2015-2022 502 eps The Lake Erie Murders 7.1 TV Series Self - True Crime Garage Host 2018 2 eps Jensen & Holes: The Murder Squad Podcast Series Self - Host, True Crime Garage (voice) 2020 2 eps The Generation Why Podcast Podcast Series 117 Comments. Bernie's Why should it be addressed? Alumni Club The residents of Big Pine Key, Little Torch Key, and No Name Key were frightened and rightfully so. She has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show after the 1984 murder of her daughter Gloria. And it doesnt always mention where the crime occurred, at least not within the first few lines. They've been friends since they were practically kids, let's not read into it and assume Nic can't stand up for himself if he feels the captain is being mean to him or whatever. High Street And at first, the project was more of an excuse to socialize than a serious attempt to hit it big. Then, upon returning to their hotel, a disoriented Tyler wandered off into the night. live music Zaftig Brewing Company Shadowed Mistress Strong Ale (4/27/16): rated 4 out of 5 bottle caps. With [The Captain] moving back from Indiana, we really just recorded the first few episodes to see if we could do it, Edwards said. I like the Captain, but the interruption game has gotten old. ARE THEY RELATED? Add a plot in your language. Because there are so many cases, whether its because they happened a long time ago or because they werent reported on, that need that kind of attention and exposure.. Columbus Blue Jackets This week's guest, Nic Edwards, is the co-host of the wildly successful and entertaining podcast, True Crime Garage. Next week will mark 30 years since she was seen leaving work that day and her case is still being investigated to this day. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Olentangy River Road Urquhart works as an autopsy technician, while Kelley works as a hairdresser. 33. It was believed that someone was killing females and removing their hearts. One enraged motorist apparently stops, gets out of his car, and shoots Garrett at random before driving away. What episode(s) were you referring to here? One of the podcast ratings pages regularly publishes both of their names on the chart, though. This sent police on a search, one that may never end. He has participated in over 1,100 criminal investigations. Nics wife has been mentioned once or twice, but that was also very early on. We too have fallen asleep to the murder channel on TV on countless nights. This Columbus-area production studio boasts some of the most exclusive video gear in the world, National soda bar chain opens first central Ohio location, Two days of food trucks and live music returning with one of the citys most popular festivals, Fast-growing retail craze described as treasure hunt opening first Columbus location, From burgers to mac and cheese bars, here are the seven recently-announced restaurants coming to the University District. Beer of the Week - Hunters Harvest by Second Crossing Brew CompanyGarage Grade - 4 and a quarter bottle caps out of 5, Denise Pflum /// Part 1 /// 651Part 1 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.comThe disappearance of 18 year old Denise Pflum has got to be one of the biggest mysteries of Southeast Indiana. We knew people were listening, but we really had no clue how many, The Captain said. Pot. The Lantern is the independent, award-winning student voice of Ohio State, covering sports, campus, politics, and arts and life. Yeah. Amy Hooper (April 9/10 2019, episodes 294 & 295): Amy was an employee at Westland Mall, found murdered in her apartment on March 9, 1992. Beer of the Week - Heart of Darkness from Magic Hat Brewing Company Garage Grade - 3 and 3 quarter bottle caps out of 5 Recommended Reading - Invisible Killer; The Monster Behind the Mask by Diana Montane & Sean Robbins Also read The Tell Tale Heart by legendary writer and poet Edgar Allen PoeHappy Valentines Day from Nic & The Captain. Frank Turner is the opening act for this show, which in case I forgot to mention, was at Lifestyle Communities Pavilion. Edwards and the Captain, who were both born and raised in Columbus, said they have been lifelong friends and used to work on projects together prior to the podcast, such as joining the same metal and rock bands. Sword and Scale like. Were trying to make sure that doesnt happen. Great point, wouldnt be surprised if its burnout from the rate theyve been going, especially since most episodes are two-to-three parters now. The Porchlight Project was formed to lend special help to cases of abduction and murder that have gone cold. Somethin' Else / Sony Music Entertainment. It seems like Nic is interrupted a lot and I think he is very patient when the Captain points out the obvious or the inconsequential. Absolute best true crime podcast. Circleville Letter Writer (July 6/7 2021, episodes 501 & 502): as you might guess from the title, this one wasnt mostly based in Columbus per se. I just assumed they were childhood friends. in Psychology from John Carroll University and a J.D. Its not anything that we are interested in. The only thing was, Edwards and The Captain had no idea. Every other podcast I have listened to mentions it at some point. However, there is no justice, as the killer had already died back in 2013. I spent about 24 hours trying to fix the problem, and then we learned it was due to all the traffic we were getting. Mitchell's Denises car was found abandoned the next day. In 2002, Mr. Gilbert received the John Minor Wisdom Award from the American Bar Association Litigation Section for his work in the public interest. I know what you mean! She identifies her "boys" in an old picture as Nic, Patrick, and Andy. I have noticed that theyve been bickering a little bit more than usual lately. Through the years, though, the duos motivations have quietly shifted. Zaftig Brewing Company Too Cans (11/15/16): rated 4 bottle caps. A place to discuss the podcast True Crime Garage, Press J to jump to the feed. His investigation into the mysterious death of Joseph Newton Chandler led to the discovery that the old man who took his life in Eastlake, in 2002, was not who he said he was. I hear her talking about TV shows etc, and she doesn't claim to be friends with any of the characters. True Crime Garage, an independent podcast started seven years ago by Columbus residents Nic Edwards and the Captain, boasts over 350 million total listens across Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Podbean and Spotify. If you would like to submit a story, click here. Im not sure what I could really bring to the table which hasnt already been done in this realm. Fans of the Apple TV+ series Black Bird will want to tune in. It feels like the Captain has some animosity. Those are the same weird moments I picked up on this week. Prior to transitioning to full-time teaching, Dan spent twenty-one years in law enforcement, including fourteen years as a Special Agent with the Ohio Attorney Generals Office in the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI). This is no ordinary garage: it's a rabbit hole of true crime, with a generous supply of alcohol and banter to li. A few years after this episode aired, in the spring of 2020, Tonys family does at least get some small measure of closure, when DNA testing finally solves the case. I like the Captain! Theres an interesting interview in this one bass player publication, many years before True Crime Garage started, where he mentions playing in a cover song trio. Stars. This is no ordinary garage: it's a rabbit hole of true crime, with a generous supply of alcohol and banter to lighten the load. And who knows if he still teaches music. In addition to that, he is also involved with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Phil Trexler is an executive producer for the WKYC Investigative Unit. When the podcast was just taking off, [my band] was playing music across the street from where he was last seen, The Captain said. However, theres enough evidence to suggest he might have accidentally strangled himself to death. I wonder when the last time they took a real break was. And yes, some people (you can regard them as creepy or weird, its your call) do think of people they have never met as friends due to the internets. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Fuck, It's sad people can't have a conversation about a podcast that everyone clearly is a fan of, or else they wouldn't be on this subreddit. We should have known based on the fact that they both say innaresting all the time. Missing persons (including):Maura MurrayBrandon LawsonAsha DegreeWiliam TyrellEmma FillipoffBrian ShafferJaliek RainwalkerMadeleine McCannJennifer KesseUnsolved cases (including):Mitrice RichardsonKendrick JohnsonJonBenet RamseyThe Delphi murdersOJ SimpsonThe Tylenol MurdersElisa LamThe Photo: Kris Kremers and Lisanne FroonThe West Memphis 3Amy MihaljevicSerial killers (including):The Long Island Serial Killer (LISK)ZodiacTed BundyThe Backpacker: Ivan MilatBTK: Dennis RaderJohn Wayne GacyJeffrey DahmerEdmund KemperEd GeinSolved cases (including):Chris WattsThe UnabomberJohn LennonScott PetersonSon of SamColumbineRoom 309: Sidney Teerhuis-MoarKenneka JenkinsRae Carruth, Denise Pflum /// Part 2 /// 652Part 2 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.comThe disappearance of 18 year old Denise Pflum has got to be one of the biggest mysteries of Southeast Indiana. There are entire groups of people working together on the internet (Im in one, it also has a FB group) where we consider ourselves friends and colleagues, but have never met. But it wouldnt stay that way for long, as less than 30 episodes later, True Crime Garage rocketed up the download charts. First things first, one mostly buried tidbit is that Nic and The Captain (Patrick Edwards) are actually brothers. She frequently presents industry-wide proposal and bid best practices through the Association of Proposal Management Professionals, where she is an active member and recognized in their inaugural class of 40 Under 40 award winners. Generally speaking, I have avoided covering any true crime on this website. He currently hosts Lake Erie's Coldest Cases for Discovery ID. Those who are interested in suggesting a case for True Crime Garage to cover are encouraged to contact them through the podcasts, Womens Basketball: No. It was right after we had paid for another month. One day, our hosting website crashed. It seems first class except for the interruptions. Vanishing Women. Mitchell's Steakhouse Those who are interested in suggesting a case for True Crime Garage to cover are encouraged to contact them through the podcasts website. I dont know if they are brothers because captain always talks about his niece and nephew like nic has never met them? In the past few episodes, he seems even more argumentative toward Nic. Black. This post will inevitably make me sound suuuuuuuper creepy, but some very quick internet sleuthing revealed that the hosts share the same last name. Do you not have any friends youve met on the internet and have yet to meet in real life? He has plugged his music on the show before, which I believe he releases under his real name, or part of his real name. 32. If you consider yourself an armchair detective, youre in the right place, and youre amongst friends. Bonus Episodes. Maxwell's Bar He is a graduate of the 236th Session of the FBI National Academy and holds a B.S. Nic Edwards is half of the popular True Crime Garage Podcast averaging a quarter of a million weekly listeners from around the globe. Hilliard Ohio With Nic Edwards, 671 episodes, 73 ratings & reviews. The aforementioned sketches and documents Edwards brought with him to our interviewand the ones he often carries with him day-to-dayare related to Porchlight cases. Blue Jackets For the uninitiated, Brian disappeared while apparently inside a bar on the OSU campus they have video footage of him entering, but never leaving. Absolutely nothing. 2020 614 Media Group. We like our process, we like what were doing and we like how were getting it done.. For some reason, I always thought they were half brothers. Nic and The Captain . Cast & crew; IMDbPro. I am aware he doesnt know me, care about me, or care if I listen to his show really. Vince has been with Cleveland Scene since 2007 in varying roles and has served as editor-in-chief since 2012. For the mystery-seeker, True Crime Garage presents an archive of missing persons, unsolved and cold cases, plus accounts of infamous serial killers and chilling solved cases. Nic Edwards (voice) Patrick Edwards (voice) Stars. I disagree. Which can have a gravitating effect. Listeners have speculated why they have chosen to keep this under wraps, although if you check out some earlier episodes, there are occasional slips, before they had evertyhing fully dialed in and ironed out. The perpetrator didn't know where he was and didn't know the area well so nope. Less than four years later in April of 2020 (although they refuse to take any credit for the breakthrough), the case was solved after nearly four decades. Lol shut it down and I wanted to hear them explore a theory that she didn't actually get in a car. Inside the murder house they found a double murder and a suicide. It's really not that serious She sounds like she isn't living in reality. HOME. She has worked as an advancement officer in the nonprofit sector for the past seven years fundraising for student scholarships, special initiatives, faculty support, and capital projects. campus Yeah I remember them talking about their Mum in one of the very early episodes (listened to it a couple of months ago). I think it would be dry as hell. Ruby Tuesday He is a member of Project Porchlight, a nonprofit organization which works to solves such, providing free private investigative services, funding for DNA testing, and media support for a few new cases every year, according to their website. Dan is an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at Lakeland Community College. Gahanna The killer appears to have placed a unique looking medallion in Amys hands, one that belonged to her, though nobody can figure out what significance it might have. One enraged motorist apparently stops, gets out of his car, and shoots Garrett at random before driving away. Get Columbus' latest news, events, and entertainment delivered to you daily. He has extensive experience in the field with projects ranging from massive, 3000+ page websites, to app development, logos, posters, print collateral, t-shirts, and more. If you're a fan of TV's Unsolved Mysteries or the podcast Crimes and Consequences, prepare to be blown away by True Crime Garage.. Before starting their crime podcast career in 2015, Nic worked in property management and Captain was a banker. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. This is probably not a comprehensive list, because Im just flipping through their thumbnail descriptions of each episode. However, according to The Captain, he has spoken to security figures who insist it was not at all difficult to leave that bar without appearing on camera, despite wide reports to the contrary. With an estimated hundreds of thousands of listeners each week. True Crime Garage Podcast. Join them each week as they revisit some of the most haunting cases they've covered to date. We didnt think anyone would listen, but we were wrong.. Interested in advertising with The Lantern? Witty and sharply acerbic commentary and insights into a mix of cases about the missing, the dead, the guilty, the infamous and the effects of crime on a community and the families of the victims. It's ok for people to make observations about the podcast and have opinions without someone saying something childish like "if you don't like it so much, don't listen!". They digress on some interesting though usually related tangents, and on more than one occasion have mentioned playing in bands around Columbus, for example. He recently was instrumental in the exoneration of brothers Kwame Ajamu and Wiley Bridgeman after 40 years imprisonment for a murder they did not commit. If you go onto the TCG INstagram page, theres a photo which was posted May 2nd. I just thought it was kinda funny. Rate. Police apparently do have a different suspect, meanwhile, one who claims he had consensual sex with Lias shortly before her death, but were also unable to make a case against him. Most of these other shows that are popping up these days are big network shows, and they have a massive team of people, Edwards said. This would make most sense as to why Nic accepts Captain's occasional ramblings (which I mostly enjoy anyway btw). Normally Nic ignores a joke, and starts his sentence again when he is interrupted, but I definitely noticed more of a bad atmosphere in the two latest episodes, in the second part it got pretty passive aggressive toward the end. Most likely not, but my mind was temporarily blown while considering it. Lets be fair, I never said that I hated the Captain. So Ill update this whenever unearthing a new one. He has been a contributor to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children since 2014. This would make most sense as to why Nic accepts Captain's occasional ramblings. I consider them friends, for sure. She was last seen at a pharmacy, near the corner of Nelson and Broad, on her way home from a babysitting gig. But maybe they feel it's just not relevant to the show and want to keep the family side of their life private. Charlie Brandt was responsible for the double murder of his wife and niece. We were pretty hardcore podcast listeners before a lot of people knew what they were. www.clevescene.com There does seem to be some miscommunication between the two on Nics part, such as where the Captain doesnt know that there is going to be a third part to an episode. It is a staggering body of work, clocking in at over 600 episodes as of this writing, all of them quite long, highly detailed, and extremely well done. Host on True Crime Garage. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices. There are stranger people out there. The residents of Big Pine Key, Little Torch Key, and No Name Key were frightened and rightfully so. I feel like I know him because of how I have spent weeks listening to him talk and interact with people. Family members have always believed he was murdered, and his death was indeed classified as such. Mike Lewis is the founder of Confidential Investigative Services, Inc. one of Northeast Ohio's most reputable private investigative companies. And while theyve won over an international audience due to their combination of approachability, story-telling talent, and a sprinkle of humor when needed, the duo is stepping beyond the role of traditional podcast hosts, serving as both entertainment for the masses, but also advocates for the voiceless. 177 episodes totalling 169 hours, 36 minutes. Of course, what Im really hoping is that they will eventually tackle these as well. Its one of the many subjects that I know Ill have to tackle at some point, but with an endless supply of other material out there (by my estimation, when I seriously ponder this matter, I believe Ive finished about 1/10,000th of my necessary work here; so in other words, if I do as much as I already have, every day for the next 30 years, itll start to take some sort of decent shape), this hasnt been a top priority. True Crime Garage. Community Festival COSI The podcast quickly rose to success, and the Captain said True Crime Garage now regularly makes it onto true crime charts on iTunes. I think it's curious that they have never mentioned how they met or know each other. Sugar Shack Now, I surely dont hang out enough on TCGs facebook to start caring about individual people, but its possible that this person has had more behind-the-scenes interaction with the Captain or Nic than you realize. is one of the most-listened-to true crime podcasts in the country, and it all started in Columbus. Cheers! Remember to not take yourself too seriously because if you do, nobody else will. Kettle. Comfest I do wonder why they don't address the fact that they are brothers. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 6 Penn State, Womens Basketball: No. Almost stalkerish. I suspected they were related but my hunch was actually cousins. Since then, this has been somewhat of an obsession, and is pretty much all Im listening to these days. So even Nics bio on there is typically low-key. Even more surprising, though, and the reason Im even starting a separate page for it here, was learning that these guys are based out of our very own Columbus, Ohio. https://www.reddit.com/r/podcasting/comments/71uwb8/what_it_feels_like_laughing_along_when_listening. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. In the early morning hours of November 13, 2022, between 3 am and 4 am, four University of Idaho college students were stabbed to death in a shared rental home close to campus, in which three of them resided. Whatever has happened to Beau Mann, his family wants answers. Hosts Nic and the Captain invite you to grab a chair, grab a beer and join them as they talk some true crime. Join us in the Garage as we crack a couple of cold ones and discuss this cold case. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. By noon, people were already concerned about her, as she had never missed a day on the job up to this point. I think that Nic is probably just sick of the interruptions and bad jokes, and in turn, that probably embarrasses or annoys the Captain. They have mentioned their family countless times. Erin manages a proposal development team for a Fortune 500 technology and software company, with over a decade of experience in proposal writing, bid management, and content development. Crazy! Also keep in mind that they have premium content elsewhere, meaning that the dates and episode numbers might possibly differ from what Spotify/Apple/etc show. True Crime Garage S1. But it was only in the course of listening to maybe my third randomly chosen episode of theirs that they made some reference to being from Columbus, which stopped me in my tracks. Gatha Bowman /// Part 2 /// 647Part 2 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.comOn Monday, February 15th, 1993 - 37 year old wife and mother, Gatha Bowman was last seen at the healthcare business that she owned and operated in Richland County, Ohio. I think they just say that to throw people off. A $5,000 reward is being offered by his family for information leading to the recovery of Beau Mann. Whatever your opinions on the show, or either guy, please tell me that you know all you're doing is listening to a podcast!! A lot of stories, like this one, they disappear if people dont tell them. I enjoy both Nic and the Captain. That week, we were something like a top 30 podcast in the world.. I also think theres something very Ohio-centric, or at the very least Columbus-esque, about their chill, offhand natures, that they crank out a project this substantial yet still have the attitude of basically shrugging and saying, eh, whatever, this is something weve been working on, I guess its kinda cool. While scoring it with their own music, reviewing beers, creating their own merchandise, operating out of a garage and attempting to remain as anonymous as possibleeven as they are running one of the most successful true crime podcasts in all the land. He edits and produces the whole show and he's just trying to add some comic relief to all the dark shit they go over. Join us in the Garage as we crack a couple of cold ones and discuss this cold case. Coincidence? Let alone producing the damn thing and creating original music. I think were, like, the only true independent podcast left in the Top 100 on iTunes, the Captain said. Theres something wrong with your coworker. In addition to exploring cases as well known as the Zodiac Killer and the Delphi murders, the duo has covered one closer to home the disappearance of Ohio State medical student Brian Shaffer.