Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts! In this thought-provoking episode, Matt, sits down with a seasoned funeral director to uncover the intriguing and often unsettling truths about the funeral industry. From the morbid realities of body handling to the emotional complexities faced by families, this conversation delves deep into the gritty details that most of us prefer to avoid. Our guest, who has been in the business for nearly 40 years, shares candid insights about what...

Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts! In this eye-opening episode, Matt sits down with a former volunteer from a nonprofit roadside zoo to uncover the hidden truths and unique challenges faced by such establishments. From the bizarre history of the zoo's location to the gritty realities of animal care on a shoestring budget, this conversation sheds light on the passion and dedication required to keep these places running. Hear firsthand accounts of working with exotic anim...

Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts! "Murdering Malachi" is a special limited series by The Redacted Podcast, produced by Matt Bender and Pamela Bender. In this deeply moving finale to the "Murdering Malachi" series, we catch up one more time with Malachi and explore his raw and poignant reflections as he navigates his harsh current realities of aging, lost dreams, and the struggle for survival. Through vivid storytelling, Malachi recounts his journey from moments o...

Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts! "Murdering Malachi" is a special limited series by The Redacted Podcast, produced by Matt Bender and Pamela Bender. In this compelling episode, Matt Bender dives deep into the complexities of life's struggles, using Robert Frost's timeless poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" as a lens. Matt discusses the repeated lines, "And miles to go before I sleep," exploring their significance as a mantra for perseverance. This episode ta...

Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts! In this special mini-episode, Matt Bender takes us through a historical lens to draw parallels between the tactics of Lavrentiy Beria under Stalin's regime and the recent conviction of former President Donald Trump in New York. Matt unpacks the chilling quote, "Show me the man, and I'll show you the crime," to explore how power structures have used legal systems to suppress dissent and opposition throughout history. Matt delves into th...

Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts! "Murdering Malachi" is a special limited series by The Redacted Podcast, produced by Matt Bender and Pamela Bender. In this gripping episode, "Murdering Malachi: Part 5 – I'm Gonna Scar You for Life," we delve into the raw and harrowing experiences of Malachi's time in jail. Through vivid storytelling, Malachi recounts his journey through the Philadelphia County Jail, a place where the noise never stops, the lights never dim, and the ...

Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts! Have you ever pondered the profound intricacies of consciousness or the spine-tingling possibilities of extraterrestrial life? Today, we're joined by an extraordinary guest whose childhood brush with the unknown has fueled a lifelong quest to bring extraterrestrial awareness into the mainstream. Together, we navigate the shadowy corners of fear that once haunted her youth, discuss the transformative experiences of channeling and flow s...

Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts! "Murdering Malachi" is a special limited series by The Redacted Podcast, produced by Matt Bender and Pamela Bender. Straddling the lines of identity and the struggle to find a place in a world that demands you choose sides, "Murdering Malachi: Episode Four – Between Worlds" is a raw expedition into the life of a man who defies categorization. In this episode, Malachi grapples with the complexities of his mixed-race heritage, the expec...

Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts! "Murdering Malachi" is a special limited series by The Redacted Podcast, produced by Matt Bender and Pamela Bender. In this episode, we go to Lehigh Acres, Florida, where the sun shines on the abandoned subdivisions and the echoes of a turbulent past. Our guide, Malachi, a man of resilience and raw honesty, opens the doors to his life – a life carved out on the edge of existence, with his trailer, his car, and his cat Stinkers. Malach...

Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts! "Murdering Malachi" is a special limited series by The Redacted Podcast, produced by Matt Bender and Pamela Bender. In a profound exploration of the human psyche, The Redacted Podcast presents "Murdering Malachi: Episode Two – Misfit Manifesto." Join us as we delve into the complex layers of empathy, cause and effect, through the lens of Russian philosopher Fyodor Dostoevsky's contemplation of the moral gray areas of life. This episod...