Smoke Screen: My Friend, the Serial Killer

Our take on Smoke Screen: My Friend, the Serial Killer podcast

Each Smoke Screen season pulls back the curtain on elusive figures that lurk on society's fringes. The series' excellent storytelling and thorough research leave you on the edge, rethinking the world around you. Season 9, My Friend, the Serial Killer, takes us back to the 1970s, following Steve Fishman, a newspaper intern. One day, Steve catches a ride from Boston with Robert Carr III, nicknamed "Red." Red appears safe, but he keeps a dark secret: he's already murdered three people, each of them hitchhikers, just like Steve. Smoke Screen: My Fugitive Dad takes us on a thrilling journey through the life of Ted Conrad, a man who, inspired by a heist film, vanished with a fortune. His daughter, Ashley Randele, and journalist Jonathan Hirsch dig deep into a story that's as much about a shocking crime as it is about family and identity. Over six episodes, they piece together a puzzle that has baffled authorities for decades, culminating in a deathbed confession that changes everything. But there's more for you to listen to. Smoke Screen: Betrayal on the Bayou (Season 7) is an addictive investigative podcast series exploring the intriguing lives of people driven by complex motives. This season, follow DEA Special Agent Chad Scott's reign over the streets near New Orleans for nearly two decades. Celebrated for putting drug dealers behind bars, his methods blur the lines of justice. When his own team turns on him and spills to the FBI, his reputation faces a critical test. Uncover a thrilling story of both law enforcement brilliance and potential corruption. Each episode lasts around 40 minutes. From the chilling Just Say You're Sorry, examining the murky depths of interrogation tactics, to 'Deadly Cure', an exploration of a toxic miracle cure conspiracy. Puppy Kingpin and The Sellout expose the hidden truth behind apparently innocent industries and local politics. I Am Rama and Fake Priest shed light on charismatic yet deeply disturbing cult personalities. The series' excellent storytelling and thorough research leave you on the edge, rethinking the world around you.