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The Alternate: Inside America's Biggest Trials
Mama Margot Productions LLC
59 episodes
6 days ago
You’ve been summoned. Set your bias aside and take a seat in the jury box—The Alternate brings you inside America’s biggest trials, one season at a time. Hosted by Mama Margot, attorney, veteran, and creator of the hit podcast Military Murder, and Tabitha Kane, business owner and co-host of the hit podcast Housewives of True Crime, this daily podcast delivers serialized, (day of) trial-by-trial coverage in 30 minutes or less. Each season follows a single high-profile case (think Karen Read and Bryan Kohberger) from opening statement to verdict. No pretrial noise. No media spin. Just the facts revealed in open court—emotions included. Whether you’re tuning in daily or bingeing from the start, Margot and Tabitha are your eyes and ears in the courtroom. Follow The Alternate: Inside America’s Biggest Trials wherever you get your podcasts. For those who prefer visual content, there's a corresponding YouTube channel @alternatepod, where episodes are available. Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications. The mission of "The Alternate" is to make trial coverage accessible to everyone and to allow everyone the opportunity to see and hear a trial from start to finish - even if they can't sit and watch a trial for 8 hours each day.
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You’ve been summoned. Set your bias aside and take a seat in the jury box—The Alternate brings you inside America’s biggest trials, one season at a time. Hosted by Mama Margot, attorney, veteran, and creator of the hit podcast Military Murder, and Tabitha Kane, business owner and co-host of the hit podcast Housewives of True Crime, this daily podcast delivers serialized, (day of) trial-by-trial coverage in 30 minutes or less. Each season follows a single high-profile case (think Karen Read and Bryan Kohberger) from opening statement to verdict. No pretrial noise. No media spin. Just the facts revealed in open court—emotions included. Whether you’re tuning in daily or bingeing from the start, Margot and Tabitha are your eyes and ears in the courtroom. Follow The Alternate: Inside America’s Biggest Trials wherever you get your podcasts. For those who prefer visual content, there's a corresponding YouTube channel @alternatepod, where episodes are available. Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications. The mission of "The Alternate" is to make trial coverage accessible to everyone and to allow everyone the opportunity to see and hear a trial from start to finish - even if they can't sit and watch a trial for 8 hours each day.
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Episodes (20/59)
The Alternate: Inside America's Biggest Trials
The Dismembered Wife Trial // GA v Nicholas Kassotis // Verdict
A jury found former Navy JAG Nicholas Kassotis guilty on all 12 charges - including malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, concealment of death, possession of a weapon during a felony, removal of body parts, and tampering with evidence - all unanimously. Immediately following the verdict, he was sentenced to life in prison without parole, plus an additional 25 years. Mourning family members - Megan Mebane and Morgan Paddock - condemned his actions, while his mother Linda insisted, “Jury got this wrong.” Jury foreman pointed out the implausibility of the fictional “Jim McIntyre” alibi. ---- Join our Jury Pool & Get Exclusive Content & Perks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheAlternate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👩🏽‍⚖️👩🏼‍⚖️Follow Your Favorite Trial Besties on Social 📹YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alternatepod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🦋Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thealternatepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❤️TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thealternatepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💙Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thealternatepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the podcast for FREE on all podcast platforms! 🍎Apple: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-alternate-inside-americas-biggest-trials/id1806391482⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  💚Spotify:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tr.ee/wxEDQrEJe9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  For Business Inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@thealternatepodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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6 days ago
21 minutes

The Alternate: Inside America's Biggest Trials
The Dismembered Wife Trial // GA v Nicholas Kassotis // Day 7 & 8
On day 7 of Georgia vs. Nicholas Kasotis, the defendant—also known as Nicholas Stark—took the stand, recounting his military and legal career, failed first marriage, and whirlwind romance with second wife Mindy. He described alleged FBI involvement by “Jim McIntyre,” frequent moves, and financial support later revealed to come from a friend’s credit card. Nick detailed Mindy’s illness, miscarriage, and claimed pregnancy before her sudden death, denying involvement. Prosecutors highlighted suspicious purchases, GPS data near the remains site, and inconsistencies in his stories. ---- Join our Jury Pool & Get Exclusive Content & Perks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheAlternate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👩🏽‍⚖️👩🏼‍⚖️Follow Your Favorite Trial Besties on Social 📹YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alternatepod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🦋Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thealternatepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❤️TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thealternatepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💙Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thealternatepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the podcast for FREE on all podcast platforms! 🍎Apple: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-alternate-inside-americas-biggest-trials/id1806391482⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  💚Spotify:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tr.ee/wxEDQrEJe9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  For Business Inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@thealternatepodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1 week ago
1 hour 2 minutes

The Alternate: Inside America's Biggest Trials
The Dismembered Wife Trial // GA v Nicholas Kassotis // Day 6
Nicholas Kassotis’s first wife, Heather Thomas, testified they’d been married six years, separated without children due to her fertility issues, and that he never paid the $1.5 million divorce judgment—she denied infidelity despite his beliefs. Mindi’s matron of honor, Angela Wynn, said Kassotis called claiming Mindi died of a stroke, but no funeral was held, and when queried about a baby, he claimed “we lost the baby.” Navy friend Carmen Nelson described lending him nearly $200K via credit and being repaid nothing. JAG colleague Chris Czaplak said Kassotis told him Mindi was pregnant, later claiming she died before giving birth... ---- Join our Jury Pool & Get Exclusive Content & Perks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheAlternate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👩🏽‍⚖️👩🏼‍⚖️Follow Your Favorite Trial Besties on Social 📹YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alternatepod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🦋Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thealternatepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❤️TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thealternatepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💙Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thealternatepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the podcast for FREE on all podcast platforms! 🍎Apple: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-alternate-inside-americas-biggest-trials/id1806391482⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  💚Spotify:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tr.ee/wxEDQrEJe9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  For Business Inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@thealternatepodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1 week ago
43 minutes

The Alternate: Inside America's Biggest Trials
The Dismembered Wife Trial // GA v Nicholas Kassotis // Day 5
On Day 5 of the Nicholas Kassotis trial, jurors saw a video of his second police interview, where detectives accused him of lying about an FBI handler and his wife Mindi’s supposed stroke. He denied harming her and offered to take a polygraph. A GBI toolmarks expert testified the knife found near Mindi’s torso wasn’t used for dismemberment, but markings suggested a power tool. An FBI analyst said Kassotis’s phone pinged near key locations and went dark for hours, implying it was turned off. The defense argued cell data was imprecise... ---- Join our Jury Pool & Get Exclusive Content & Perks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheAlternate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👩🏽‍⚖️👩🏼‍⚖️Follow Your Favorite Trial Besties on Social 📹YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alternatepod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🦋Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thealternatepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❤️TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thealternatepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💙Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thealternatepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the podcast for FREE on all podcast platforms! 🍎Apple: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-alternate-inside-americas-biggest-trials/id1806391482⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  💚Spotify:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tr.ee/wxEDQrEJe9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  For Business Inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@thealternatepodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1 week ago
46 minutes

The Alternate: Inside America's Biggest Trials
The Dismembered Wife Trial // GA v Nicholas Kassotis // Day 4
Day four of the Nicholas Kassotis trial featured forensic entomologist Dr. Edward Mondor, who estimated Mindi Kassotis died between Nov. 27–30, 2022, contradicting the Dec. 1 hospital-death claim. Friend Morgan Paddock described Mindi’s paranoia, use of encrypted Signal chats, and months-long silence before learning of her death and alerting the GBI. Third wife Samantha Kolesnik testified about meeting “Nick Stark” online, his widower lie, a whirlwind romance, suspicious incidents, and discovering his true identity. The day ended with jurors hearing Kassotis’ police interview, where he calmly blamed a shadowy “Jim McIntyre” for manipulating his life, Mindi’s death, and even faking his own demise... ---- Join our Jury Pool & Get Exclusive Content & Perks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheAlternate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👩🏽‍⚖️👩🏼‍⚖️Follow Your Favorite Trial Besties on Social 📹YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alternatepod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🦋Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thealternatepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❤️TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thealternatepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💙Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thealternatepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the podcast for FREE on all podcast platforms! 🍎Apple: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-alternate-inside-americas-biggest-trials/id1806391482⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  💚Spotify:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tr.ee/wxEDQrEJe9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  For Business Inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@thealternatepodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1 week ago
35 minutes

The Alternate: Inside America's Biggest Trials
The Dismembered Wife Trial // GA v Nicholas Kassotis // Day 3
Betsy Mebane (Mindi Mebane Kassotis’ mother) and her husband Frank Mebane III said Mindi and Kassotis frequently moved and lived in fear. Betsy wept when Nicholas Kassotis phoned to say Mindi had suffered a stroke and was “not coming home.” She and Frank believed him and later received emails claiming Kassotis had died in an accident. Prosecutors noted Kassotis had bought a Milwaukee knife matching one found near the torso, a knife set, a shovel, a hammer, and cleaning supplies before Mindi’s dismembered remains were found. A DNA analyst testified the recovered items had human blood but no usable DNA profile. ---- Join our Jury Pool & Get Exclusive Content & Perks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheAlternate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👩🏽‍⚖️👩🏼‍⚖️Follow Your Favorite Trial Besties on Social 📹YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alternatepod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🦋Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thealternatepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❤️TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thealternatepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💙Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thealternatepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the podcast for FREE on all podcast platforms! 🍎Apple: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-alternate-inside-americas-biggest-trials/id1806391482⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  💚Spotify:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tr.ee/wxEDQrEJe9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  For Business Inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@thealternatepodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1 week ago
41 minutes

The Alternate: Inside America's Biggest Trials
The Dismembered Wife Trial // GA v Nicholas Kassotis // Day 1
Step inside the courtroom as we break down the pivotal moments in the trial of Georgia vs. Nicholas Kassotis. From opening statements to key witness testimonies, this episode unpacks the legal strategies, emotional turns, and the broader impact of this high-profile case... ---- Join our Jury Pool & Get Exclusive Content & Perks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheAlternate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👩🏽‍⚖️👩🏼‍⚖️Follow Your Favorite Trial Besties on Social 📹YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alternatepod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🦋Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thealternatepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❤️TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thealternatepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💙Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thealternatepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the podcast for FREE on all podcast platforms! 🍎Apple: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-alternate-inside-americas-biggest-trials/id1806391482⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  💚Spotify:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tr.ee/wxEDQrEJe9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  For Business Inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@thealternatepodcast.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1 week ago
1 hour 3 minutes

The Alternate: Inside America's Biggest Trials
The Dismembered Wife Trial // GA v Nicholas Kassotis // Day 2
Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Keith Lehman described Mindi Kassotis's brutal injuries - nine head lacerations, skull fracture, chest and abdominal trauma, and signs of defensive wounds. The body was nearly drained of blood, leaving only liver tissue for toxicology, which revealed non-lethal levels of Benadryl. A forensic artist helped confirm the victim’s identity through facial sketches, supported by genealogical DNA analysis. Prosecutors also presented surveillance images showing Nicholas Kassotis’s vehicle near the body disposal site days earlier, further linking him to the crime scene. Emotional, graphic, and deeply revealing testimony dominated Day 2... ---- Join our Jury Pool & Get Exclusive Content & Perks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheAlternate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👩🏽‍⚖️👩🏼‍⚖️Follow Your Favorite Trial Besties on Social 📹YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alternatepod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🦋Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thealternatepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❤️TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thealternatepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💙Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thealternatepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the podcast for FREE on all podcast platforms! 🍎Apple: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-alternate-inside-americas-biggest-trials/id1806391482⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  💚Spotify:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tr.ee/wxEDQrEJe9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  For Business Inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@thealternatepodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1 week ago
26 minutes

The Alternate: Inside America's Biggest Trials
Heartfelt Testimonies: Bryan Kohberger Case
In today’s episode, Margot unpacks the powerful victim impact statements delivered by the surviving roommates of the Idaho student murders. Bryan Kohberger, who was convicted of killing four Idaho college students in 2022, now faces the raw emotions of those left behind. Margot shares haunting statements from the surviving roommates and the victims’ families, capturing moments of profound grief, defiance, and unimaginable heartbreak. ---- Join our Jury Pool & Get Exclusive Content & Perks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheAlternate⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👩🏽‍⚖️👩🏼‍⚖️Follow Your Favorite Trial Besties on Social 📹YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@alternatepod ⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🦋Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@thealternatepod⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❤️TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@thealternatepod⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💙Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@thealternatepod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the podcast for FREE on all podcast platforms! 🍎Apple: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-alternate-inside-americas-biggest-trials/id1806391482⁠⁠⁠⁠  💚Spotify:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tr.ee/wxEDQrEJe9⁠⁠⁠⁠  For Business Inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠info@thealternatepodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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3 weeks ago
1 hour 50 minutes

The Alternate: Inside America's Biggest Trials
Inside the Courtroom: The Guilty Plea of Bryan Kohberger
Join Margot today as she delve into the courtroom drama surrounding Bryan Kohberger's guilty plea in the quadruple murder case of Idaho college students. Discover the intense atmosphere, the legal maneuvers, and the emotional impact on the victims' families. We explore the plea agreement, the prosecution's case, and the unexpected twists that led to this pivotal moment... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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3 weeks ago
30 minutes

The Alternate: Inside America's Biggest Trials
Crystal Rogers Case: Verdict and Justice - Part 2
In this gripping episode, we delve into the long-awaited trial of Brooks Hauke and Joseph Lawson, accused in the disappearance and murder of Crystal Rogers. A mother of five, Crystal vanished in 2015, leaving a community haunted by her absence. Now, a decade later, justice is finally within reach. Join us as we explore the intricate web of family ties, chilling secrets, and relentless pursuit of truth that define this case... ---- Join our Jury Pool & Get Exclusive Content & Perks: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheAlternate⁠⁠⁠ 👩🏽‍⚖️👩🏼‍⚖️Follow Your Favorite Trial Besties on Social 📹YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠@alternatepod ⁠⁠⁠ 🦋Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@thealternatepod⁠⁠⁠ ❤️TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@thealternatepod⁠⁠⁠ 💙Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠@thealternatepod⁠⁠⁠ Follow the podcast for FREE on all podcast platforms! 🍎Apple: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-alternate-inside-americas-biggest-trials/id1806391482⁠⁠⁠  💚Spotify:  ⁠⁠⁠https://tr.ee/wxEDQrEJe9⁠⁠⁠  For Business Inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠info@thealternatepodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1 month ago
33 minutes

The Alternate: Inside America's Biggest Trials
Crystal Rogers Case: Verdict and Justice - Part 1
In this gripping episode, we delve into the long-awaited trial of Brooks Hauke and Joseph Lawson, accused in the disappearance and murder of Crystal Rogers. A mother of five, Crystal vanished in 2015, leaving a community haunted by her absence. Now, a decade later, justice is finally within reach. Join us as we explore the intricate web of family ties, chilling secrets, and relentless pursuit of truth that define this case... ---- Join our Jury Pool & Get Exclusive Content & Perks: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheAlternate⁠⁠ 👩🏽‍⚖️👩🏼‍⚖️Follow Your Favorite Trial Besties on Social 📹YouTube: ⁠⁠@alternatepod ⁠⁠ 🦋Instagram: ⁠⁠@thealternatepod⁠⁠ ❤️TikTok: ⁠⁠@thealternatepod⁠⁠ 💙Facebook: ⁠⁠@thealternatepod⁠⁠ Follow the podcast for FREE on all podcast platforms! 🍎Apple: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-alternate-inside-americas-biggest-trials/id1806391482⁠⁠  💚Spotify:  ⁠⁠https://tr.ee/wxEDQrEJe9⁠⁠  For Business Inquiries: ⁠⁠info@thealternatepodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1 month ago
40 minutes

The Alternate: Inside America's Biggest Trials
Preppy Party Murder Trial - CT vs Raul Valle (Death of James "Jimmy" McGarth)
In this episode of The Alternate, we dive into the Preppy Party Murder Trial of Raul “Lido” Valet, accused of fatally stabbing 17-year-old Jimmy McGrath at a chaotic high school party in Shelton, Connecticut. The episode examines key witness testimonies, legal arguments from both sides, and the devastating impact on the community and victim’s family.... Join our Jury Pool & Get Exclusive Content & Perks: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheAlternate⁠⁠ 👩🏽‍⚖️👩🏼‍⚖️Follow Your Favorite Trial Besties on Social 📹YouTube: ⁠⁠@alternatepod ⁠⁠ 🦋Instagram: ⁠⁠@thealternatepod⁠⁠ ❤️TikTok: ⁠⁠@thealternatepod⁠⁠ 💙Facebook: ⁠⁠@thealternatepod⁠⁠ Follow the podcast for FREE on all podcast platforms! 🍎Apple: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-alternate-inside-americas-biggest-trials/id1806391482⁠⁠  💚Spotify:  ⁠⁠https://tr.ee/wxEDQrEJe9⁠⁠  For Business Inquiries: ⁠⁠info@thealternatepodc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1 month ago
1 hour

The Alternate: Inside America's Biggest Trials
The Sean Combs Trial - Week 8 - Diddy’s Split Verdict
On today’s episode of The Alternate, Tabitha breaks down the dramatic split verdict in the Sean "Diddy" Combs civil trial. The jury found Diddy liable on several counts, while clearing him on others - creating a whirlwind of public reaction and legal speculation. We unpack what this mixed outcome really means, the key moments from the trial that led to this result, and what could come next for the hip-hop mogul... ---- Join our Jury Pool & Get Exclusive Content & Perks: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheAlternate⁠ 👩🏽‍⚖️👩🏼‍⚖️Follow Your Favorite Trial Besties on Social 📹YouTube: ⁠@alternatepod ⁠ 🦋Instagram: ⁠@thealternatepod⁠ ❤️TikTok: ⁠@thealternatepod⁠ 💙Facebook: ⁠@thealternatepod⁠ Follow the podcast for FREE on all podcast platforms! 🍎Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-alternate-inside-americas-biggest-trials/id1806391482⁠  💚Spotify:  ⁠https://tr.ee/wxEDQrEJe9⁠  For Business Inquiries: ⁠info@thealternatepodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1 month ago
30 minutes

The Alternate: Inside America's Biggest Trials
Karen Read reTrial - The Aftermath
In this episode, we dive into what’s unfolded since the stunning verdict in the Karen Read case. We cover: Statements from jurors and what they revealed about deliberations The DA’s response and Hank Brennan's official statement post verdict Reaction from Karen Read’s defense team Comments from the Alberts and the McCabe's Comments from Michael Proctor Comments from John O'Keefe's Family Member Join me as we break down the aftermath of one of Massachusetts’ most controversial trials. Join our Jury Pool & Get Exclusive Content & Perks: https://www.patreon.com/TheAlternate 👩🏽‍⚖️👩🏼‍⚖️Follow Your Favorite Trial Besties on Social 📹YouTube: @alternatepod  🦋Instagram: @thealternatepod ❤️TikTok: @thealternatepod 💙Facebook: @thealternatepod Follow the podcast for FREE on all podcast platforms! 🍎Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-alternate-inside-americas-biggest-trials/id1806391482  💚Spotify:  https://tr.ee/wxEDQrEJe9  For Business Inquiries: info@thealternatepodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1 month ago
37 minutes

The Alternate: Inside America's Biggest Trials
The Sean Combs Trial - Week 7 // Closing Arguments & Official Verdict Watch
Welcome to the Alternate! This week, Margot recaps week seven of the Sean Combs federal trial. Week 7 also brought closing arguments and when week 8 kicks off we will officially be on verdict watch.  The prosecution said even one freak-off can equate to sex trafficking if coercion was used. The defense argued Cassie and Sean had a traditional love story - albeit plagued by domestic violence - but the group sex - that was consensual and all part of a swingers lifestyle. Who will the jury believe?  The jury will begin deliberations on Monday, June 30th.  Be sure to follow on IG and TT @thealternatepod for live updates! ---- Join our Jury Pool & Get Exclusive Content & Perks: https://www.patreon.com/TheAlternate 👩🏽‍⚖️👩🏼‍⚖️Follow Your Favorite Trial Besties on Social 📹YouTube: @alternatepod  🦋Instagram: @thealternatepod ❤️TikTok: @thealternatepod 💙Facebook: @thealternatepod Follow the podcast for FREE on all podcast platforms! 🍎Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-alternate-inside-americas-biggest-trials/id1806391482  💚Spotify:  https://tr.ee/wxEDQrEJe9  For Business Inquiries: info@thealternatepodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1 month ago
35 minutes

The Alternate: Inside America's Biggest Trials
The Sean Combs Trial - Week 6 // Sex Tapes & $46k in Damages
Welcome to The Alternate! This week, Margot recaps week six of Sean “Diddy” Combs' federal trial, a week filled with explicit evidence, juror drama, and damaging testimony. Prosecutors introduced sex tapes, hotel records showing tens of thousands in damages, and a detailed timeline of Freak Offs and Wild King Nights. With the prosecution nearly ready to rest, the defense is preparing to punch back. And yes—jury deliberations are just around the corner. Join our Jury Pool & Get Exclusive Content & Perks: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheAlternate⁠ 👩🏽‍⚖️👩🏼‍⚖️Follow Your Favorite Trial Besties on Social 📹YouTube: ⁠@alternatepod ⁠ 🦋Instagram: ⁠@thealternatepod⁠ ❤️TikTok: ⁠@thealternatepod⁠ 💙Facebook: ⁠@thealternatepod⁠ Follow the podcast for FREE on all podcast platforms! 🍎Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-alternate-inside-americas-biggest-trials/id1806391482⁠ 💚Spotify: ⁠https://tr.ee/wxEDQrEJe9⁠ ▪️Visit our Website - https://www.thealternatepodcast.com/ ▪️For Business Inquiries: ⁠info@thealternatepodcast.com⁠ ▪️Check our Playlist - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpP2ur8YkudLTTRG3k8OHPtAiFWXDLg3w&feature=shared Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1 month ago
19 minutes

The Alternate: Inside America's Biggest Trials
Karen Read Retrial - Karen Read NOT GUILTY on 3 Original Charges!
On this emotional final episode covering the Karen Read retrial, Margot breaks down the jury’s dramatic verdict: not guilty on all major charges- second-degree murder, manslaughter, and leaving the scene. Karen was convicted only of OUI and sentenced to probation. Margot recounts tense deliberations, four jury questions, and a false verdict scare before the official reading on June 18, 2025, at 3:01 PM... Join our Jury Pool & Get Exclusive Content & Perks: https://www.patreon.com/TheAlternate Follow Your Favorite Trial Besties on Social: YouTube: @alternatepod Instagram: @thealternatepod TikTok: @thealternatepod Facebook: @thealternatepod Follow the podcast for FREE: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-alternate-inside-americas-biggest-trials/id1806391482 Spotify: https://tr.ee/wxEDQrEJe9 Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpP2ur8YkudLTTRG3k8OHPtAiFWXDLg3w&feature=shared Website: https://www.thealternatepodcast.com Business Inquiries: info@thealternatepodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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2 months ago
15 minutes

The Alternate: Inside America's Biggest Trials
The Lori Vallow Daybell Trial - Doomsday Mom
Lori Vallow Daybell, already serving multiple life sentences for the 2019 murders of her two children, Tammy Daybell, and conspiracies involving Charles Vallow, was convicted on June 12, 2025 in Arizona of conspiring with her late brother Alex Cox to murder her niece’s ex‑husband, Brandon Boudreaux. The jury deliberated for under 30 minutes before returning a guilty verdict. The plot involved a nearly fatal rifle shot fired into Boudreaux’s car in Gilbert, Arizona, in October 2019. Representing herself, she was briefly removed from the courtroom for disruptive behavior... Join our Jury Pool & Get Exclusive Content & Perks: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheAlternate⁠⁠ 👩🏽‍⚖️👩🏼‍⚖️Follow Your Favorite Trial Besties on Social 📹YouTube: ⁠@alternatepod ⁠ 🦋Instagram: ⁠@thealternatepod⁠ ❤️TikTok: ⁠@thealternatepod⁠ 💙Facebook: ⁠@thealternatepod⁠ Follow the podcast for FREE on all podcast platforms! 🍎Apple: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-alternate-inside-americas-biggest-trials/id1806391482⁠ ⁠ 💚Spotify: ⁠⁠https://tr.ee/wxEDQrEJe9⁠ ⁠ ▪️Visit our Website - ⁠https://www.thealternatepodcast.com⁠/ ▪️For Business Inquiries: ⁠info@thealternatepodcast.com⁠ ▪️Check our Playlist - ⁠https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpP2ur8YkudLTTRG3k8OHPtAiFWXDLg3w&feature=shared Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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2 months ago
39 minutes

The Alternate: Inside America's Biggest Trials
The Sean Combs Trial - Week 5 - Kanye West Appears
Welcome to The Alternate! This week, Tab recaps week five of Sean “Diddy” Combs' federal trial, marked by intense testimony from “Jane,” Combs’ ex, detailing years of abuse, coercion, and “hotel nights.” Echoing earlier witness Cassie Ventura, Jane described emotional trauma, drug-fueled sex parties, and psychological control. The defense challenged her credibility with affectionate texts, triggering visible breakdowns. The courtroom saw drama, tears, and even Kanye West’s surprise appearance... Join our Jury Pool & Get Exclusive Content & Perks: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheAlternate⁠ 👩🏽‍⚖️👩🏼‍⚖️Follow Your Favorite Trial Besties on Social 📹YouTube: ⁠@alternatepod ⁠ 🦋Instagram: ⁠@thealternatepod⁠ ❤️TikTok: ⁠@thealternatepod⁠ 💙Facebook: ⁠@thealternatepod⁠ Follow the podcast for FREE on all podcast platforms! 🍎Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-alternate-inside-americas-biggest-trials/id1806391482⁠ 💚Spotify: ⁠https://tr.ee/wxEDQrEJe9⁠ ▪️Visit our Website - https://www.thealternatepodcast.com/ ▪️For Business Inquiries: ⁠info@thealternatepodcast.com⁠ ▪️Check our Playlist - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpP2ur8YkudLTTRG3k8OHPtAiFWXDLg3w&feature=shared Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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2 months ago
26 minutes

The Alternate: Inside America's Biggest Trials
You’ve been summoned. Set your bias aside and take a seat in the jury box—The Alternate brings you inside America’s biggest trials, one season at a time. Hosted by Mama Margot, attorney, veteran, and creator of the hit podcast Military Murder, and Tabitha Kane, business owner and co-host of the hit podcast Housewives of True Crime, this daily podcast delivers serialized, (day of) trial-by-trial coverage in 30 minutes or less. Each season follows a single high-profile case (think Karen Read and Bryan Kohberger) from opening statement to verdict. No pretrial noise. No media spin. Just the facts revealed in open court—emotions included. Whether you’re tuning in daily or bingeing from the start, Margot and Tabitha are your eyes and ears in the courtroom. Follow The Alternate: Inside America’s Biggest Trials wherever you get your podcasts. For those who prefer visual content, there's a corresponding YouTube channel @alternatepod, where episodes are available. Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications. The mission of "The Alternate" is to make trial coverage accessible to everyone and to allow everyone the opportunity to see and hear a trial from start to finish - even if they can't sit and watch a trial for 8 hours each day.