Murder Made Fiction Podcast
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The Staircase (2022) Episodes 1 - 2
Podcast Episode · Murder Made Fiction · 2025-12-02 · 1h
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On Dec 9, 2001, Michael Peterson made a frantic 911 call to report the accidental death of his wife, Kathleen.
What followed is one of the most sensational true crime cases of all time: did Kathleen die in a fall down the stairs...or was she murdered by her husband?
Let’s talk about The Staircase
What followed is one of the most sensational true crime cases of all time: did Kathleen die in a fall down the stairs...or was she murdered by her husband?
Let’s talk about The Staircase
Tomorrow on Patreon: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social are into the thick of the DA's case as they discuss episode 5 of THE STAIRCASE docuseries, , "A Weak Case"
December 9, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Tomorrow on Patreon: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social are into the thick of the DA's case as they discuss episode 5 of THE STAIRCASE docuseries, , "A Weak Case"
Today on Murder Made Fiction: Antonio Campos’ fictionalized adaptation of THE STAIRCASE continues with an alternative theory for how Kathleen Peterson may have died.
Topics include: rapid pacing, homophobia, and a bombshell revelation about Michael’s third wife.
Topics include: rapid pacing, homophobia, and a bombshell revelation about Michael’s third wife.
The Staircase (2022) Episodes 3 - 4
Podcast Episode · Murder Made Fiction · 12/09/2025 · 1h 2m
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December 9, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Today on Murder Made Fiction: Antonio Campos’ fictionalized adaptation of THE STAIRCASE continues with an alternative theory for how Kathleen Peterson may have died.
Topics include: rapid pacing, homophobia, and a bombshell revelation about Michael’s third wife.
Topics include: rapid pacing, homophobia, and a bombshell revelation about Michael’s third wife.
Tomorrow on the Main Feed: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social tackle episodes 3 & 4 of HBO's THE STAIRCASE as we're presented with an alternative explanation for Kathleen Peterson's death
What Could Have Been | The Staircase | HBO Max
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December 8, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Tomorrow on the Main Feed: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social tackle episodes 3 & 4 of HBO's THE STAIRCASE as we're presented with an alternative explanation for Kathleen Peterson's death
Tomorrow on Patreon: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social kick off the Michael Peterson trial with opening remarks as the media firestorm continues.
December 8, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Tomorrow on Patreon: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social kick off the Michael Peterson trial with opening remarks as the media firestorm continues.
ICYMI: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social kicked off weekly coverage of THE STAIRCASE with episodes 1 & 2 on the Main Feed.
Read more and listen via @bloodyfm.bsky.social and @bloody-disgusting.com
Read more and listen via @bloodyfm.bsky.social and @bloody-disgusting.com
Accident or Murder? HBO’s Star Studded ‘The Staircase’ Opened With A Debate [Murder Made Fiction Podcast]
On December 9, 2001, police were called to a large home in Durham, North Carolina. A hysterical man had called 911 several times, demanding medical assistance for his wife, Kathleen Peterson; he expla...
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December 5, 2025 at 9:27 PM
ICYMI: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social kicked off weekly coverage of THE STAIRCASE with episodes 1 & 2 on the Main Feed.
Read more and listen via @bloodyfm.bsky.social and @bloody-disgusting.com
Read more and listen via @bloodyfm.bsky.social and @bloody-disgusting.com
Today on Patreon: #TheStaircase visits Germany & Texas for info about the death on Liz Ratliff, who died...from a fall down the stairs.
Topics include: authentic and unprocessed moments, Margaret and Martha's struggle with the exhumation, and our introduction to Michael's first wife Patty
Topics include: authentic and unprocessed moments, Margaret and Martha's struggle with the exhumation, and our introduction to Michael's first wife Patty
The Staircase (2004) Episode 3 | Murder Made Fiction
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December 5, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Today on Patreon: #TheStaircase visits Germany & Texas for info about the death on Liz Ratliff, who died...from a fall down the stairs.
Topics include: authentic and unprocessed moments, Margaret and Martha's struggle with the exhumation, and our introduction to Michael's first wife Patty
Topics include: authentic and unprocessed moments, Margaret and Martha's struggle with the exhumation, and our introduction to Michael's first wife Patty
Tomorrow on Patreon: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social turn their attention to episode three of #thestaircase docuseries.
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Subscribe via the link in our bio to listen
December 4, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Tomorrow on Patreon: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social turn their attention to episode three of #thestaircase docuseries.
Subscribe via the link in our bio to listen
Subscribe via the link in our bio to listen
The Warrens strike again! Looks like everyone wanted to hear @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social discuss their first big cinematic adventure in #theconjuring
December 3, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The Warrens strike again! Looks like everyone wanted to hear @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social discuss their first big cinematic adventure in #theconjuring
Tomorrow on Patreon: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social dig into THE STAIRCASE (2004) episode 2, "Secrets and Lies" which focuses on Michael's bisexuality!
December 2, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Tomorrow on Patreon: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social dig into THE STAIRCASE (2004) episode 2, "Secrets and Lies" which focuses on Michael's bisexuality!
On Dec 9, 2001, Michael Peterson made a frantic 911 call to report the accidental death of his wife, Kathleen.
What followed is one of the most sensational true crime cases of all time: did Kathleen die in a fall down the stairs...or was she murdered by her husband?
Let’s talk about The Staircase
What followed is one of the most sensational true crime cases of all time: did Kathleen die in a fall down the stairs...or was she murdered by her husband?
Let’s talk about The Staircase
The Staircase (2022) Episodes 1 - 2
Podcast Episode · Murder Made Fiction · 2025-12-02 · 1h
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December 2, 2025 at 4:53 PM
On Dec 9, 2001, Michael Peterson made a frantic 911 call to report the accidental death of his wife, Kathleen.
What followed is one of the most sensational true crime cases of all time: did Kathleen die in a fall down the stairs...or was she murdered by her husband?
Let’s talk about The Staircase
What followed is one of the most sensational true crime cases of all time: did Kathleen die in a fall down the stairs...or was she murdered by her husband?
Let’s talk about The Staircase
Tomorrow on the pod: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social transition to our discussion of the fictionalized HBO version of THE STAIRCASE, starring Colin Firth and Toni Collette.
We're looking at episodes 1 & 2!
We're looking at episodes 1 & 2!
The Staircase | Official Teaser | Max
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December 1, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Tomorrow on the pod: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social transition to our discussion of the fictionalized HBO version of THE STAIRCASE, starring Colin Firth and Toni Collette.
We're looking at episodes 1 & 2!
We're looking at episodes 1 & 2!
Today on Patreon: We're kicking off a month on #TheStaircase with the premiere of Jean-Xavier de Lestrade's docuseries, entitled "Crime or Accident?"
Topics include: The Staircase as a true crime benchmark, upsetting crime scene & autopsy photos, and a cliffhanger test featuring a woman screaming
Topics include: The Staircase as a true crime benchmark, upsetting crime scene & autopsy photos, and a cliffhanger test featuring a woman screaming
The Staircase (2004) Episode 1 | Murder Made Fiction
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December 1, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Today on Patreon: We're kicking off a month on #TheStaircase with the premiere of Jean-Xavier de Lestrade's docuseries, entitled "Crime or Accident?"
Topics include: The Staircase as a true crime benchmark, upsetting crime scene & autopsy photos, and a cliffhanger test featuring a woman screaming
Topics include: The Staircase as a true crime benchmark, upsetting crime scene & autopsy photos, and a cliffhanger test featuring a woman screaming
Tomorrow on Patreon: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social kick off coverage of #thestaircase (2004) with a look at episode 1
December 1, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Tomorrow on Patreon: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social kick off coverage of #thestaircase (2004) with a look at episode 1
Our December schedule has been revealed! @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social are spending the next month on #thestaircase.
Main Feed: 2 eps per week of the 2022 series
Patreon: individual coverage of the 13 episode documentary series from 2004/2013
Main Feed: 2 eps per week of the 2022 series
Patreon: individual coverage of the 13 episode documentary series from 2004/2013
November 28, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Our December schedule has been revealed! @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social are spending the next month on #thestaircase.
Main Feed: 2 eps per week of the 2022 series
Patreon: individual coverage of the 13 episode documentary series from 2004/2013
Main Feed: 2 eps per week of the 2022 series
Patreon: individual coverage of the 13 episode documentary series from 2004/2013
ICYMI: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social wrapped up Aquatic Disaster month with a look at Ron Howard’s Thai cave flood drama, THIRTEEN LIVES.
Read more on @bloody-disgusting.com and listen via @bloodyfm.bsky.social
Read more on @bloody-disgusting.com and listen via @bloodyfm.bsky.social
‘Thirteen Lives’ Chronicles a Risky Rescue [Murder Made Fiction Podcast]
On Saturday, June 23, 2018, twelve young members of the “Wild Boars” soccer team and their coach became trapped in the rapidly flooding Tham Luang cave in northern Thailand. As part of a global rescue...
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November 28, 2025 at 5:57 PM
ICYMI: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social wrapped up Aquatic Disaster month with a look at Ron Howard’s Thai cave flood drama, THIRTEEN LIVES.
Read more on @bloody-disgusting.com and listen via @bloodyfm.bsky.social
Read more on @bloody-disgusting.com and listen via @bloodyfm.bsky.social
Today on Patreon: It's the end of Murdaugh: Death in the Family, so Jenn and Joe share their thoughts on both the wrap-up, as well as the limited series as a whole.
Topics include: a trial, a murder recreation, a Murdaugh survivor, and a dramatic reading of "The Man in the Glass"
Topics include: a trial, a murder recreation, a Murdaugh survivor, and a dramatic reading of "The Man in the Glass"
Murdaugh: Death in the Family Episode 8 | Murder Made Fiction
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November 28, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Today on Patreon: It's the end of Murdaugh: Death in the Family, so Jenn and Joe share their thoughts on both the wrap-up, as well as the limited series as a whole.
Topics include: a trial, a murder recreation, a Murdaugh survivor, and a dramatic reading of "The Man in the Glass"
Topics include: a trial, a murder recreation, a Murdaugh survivor, and a dramatic reading of "The Man in the Glass"
Tomorrow is sentencing day for Alex Murdaugh as @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social wrap up our coverage of Hulu's MURDAUGH: DEATH IN THE FAMILY with a look at episode 8.
November 27, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Tomorrow is sentencing day for Alex Murdaugh as @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social wrap up our coverage of Hulu's MURDAUGH: DEATH IN THE FAMILY with a look at episode 8.
We will *not* be covering these films
Twisted Serial Killer Cinematic Universe to Launch with ‘Jeffrey Dollmer’ & ‘Ted Bunny’
After finding success in the public domain horror space with Popeye the Slayer Man, producer Jeff Miller is launching a “Twisted Serial Killer Universe.” Deadline has learned the cinematic universe wi...
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November 27, 2025 at 2:10 PM
We will *not* be covering these films
Today on Patreon: With Maggie no longer around to cushion his fall, Alex begins spiralling out.
Meanwhile, Mandy starts a podcast and Gloria's sons try to collect the settlement money they were promised.
Discussions include: busted alibis and frozen jellyfish
Meanwhile, Mandy starts a podcast and Gloria's sons try to collect the settlement money they were promised.
Discussions include: busted alibis and frozen jellyfish
Murdaugh: Death in the Family Episode 7 | Murder Made Fiction
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November 26, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Today on Patreon: With Maggie no longer around to cushion his fall, Alex begins spiralling out.
Meanwhile, Mandy starts a podcast and Gloria's sons try to collect the settlement money they were promised.
Discussions include: busted alibis and frozen jellyfish
Meanwhile, Mandy starts a podcast and Gloria's sons try to collect the settlement money they were promised.
Discussions include: busted alibis and frozen jellyfish
Tomorrow on Patreon: Jenn and Joe reach the penultimate episode of MURDAUGH: DEATH IN THE FAMILY as Alex prepares for trial.
November 25, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Tomorrow on Patreon: Jenn and Joe reach the penultimate episode of MURDAUGH: DEATH IN THE FAMILY as Alex prepares for trial.
Today on the Pod: Ron Howard’s emotional film THIRTEEN LIVES chronicles the risky and controversial mission to save twelve young soccer players and their coach from the rapidly flooding Tham Luang cave in northern Thailand.
Topics include: claustrophobia, star power, and white savior narratives
Topics include: claustrophobia, star power, and white savior narratives
Aquatic Disasters: Thirteen Lives (2022)
Podcast Episode · Murder Made Fiction · 11/25/2025 · 58m
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November 25, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Today on the Pod: Ron Howard’s emotional film THIRTEEN LIVES chronicles the risky and controversial mission to save twelve young soccer players and their coach from the rapidly flooding Tham Luang cave in northern Thailand.
Topics include: claustrophobia, star power, and white savior narratives
Topics include: claustrophobia, star power, and white savior narratives
Tomorrow on the pod: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social wrap up Aquatic Disaster month with a look at Ron Howard’s Thai rescue film, THIRTEEN LIVES
Thirteen Lives - Official Trailer | Prime Video
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November 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Tomorrow on the pod: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social wrap up Aquatic Disaster month with a look at Ron Howard’s Thai rescue film, THIRTEEN LIVES
Today on Patreon: Maggie and Paul try to turn their lives around as the walls begin to close in on Alex. With Randolph III hospitalized, the unstable lawyer makes a desperate decision.
Discussions include: mystery shooters, compression socks, and Bradley Cooper's A Star is Born.
Discussions include: mystery shooters, compression socks, and Bradley Cooper's A Star is Born.
Murdaugh: Death in the Family Episode 6 | Murder Made Fiction
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November 24, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Today on Patreon: Maggie and Paul try to turn their lives around as the walls begin to close in on Alex. With Randolph III hospitalized, the unstable lawyer makes a desperate decision.
Discussions include: mystery shooters, compression socks, and Bradley Cooper's A Star is Born.
Discussions include: mystery shooters, compression socks, and Bradley Cooper's A Star is Born.
Tomorrow on Patreon: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social tackle the sixth episode of MURDAUGH: DEATH IN THE FAMILY, which brings the framing device of the murders back full circle.
November 23, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Tomorrow on Patreon: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social tackle the sixth episode of MURDAUGH: DEATH IN THE FAMILY, which brings the framing device of the murders back full circle.
@jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social are wrapping up Aquatic Disaster month on Tuesday, so be sure to check out Ron Howard’s #thirteenlives beforehand!
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November 21, 2025 at 10:51 PM
@jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social are wrapping up Aquatic Disaster month on Tuesday, so be sure to check out Ron Howard’s #thirteenlives beforehand!