Betrayal Weekly

A Google search leads Samantha to a truth she never saw coming. And once she starts digging, she can't stop.  If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal team by emailing us at [email protected]. You can also find us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. To access our newsletter and additional content and to connect with the Betrayal community, join our Substack at betrayal.substack.com.     If you are currently in crisis, please reach out to organizations that offer immediate support. We are including a few US-based resources here:    988 Lifeli

On the eve of Leona’s wedding, disturbing messages from an unknown number threaten to derail everything. What starts as a nuisance soon becomes a mystery that consumes her hometown.    If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal team by emailing us at [email protected]. You can also find us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. To access our newsletter and additional content and to connect with the Betrayal community, join our Substack at betrayal.substack.com.     If you are currently in crisis, please reach out to organizations that offer immedi

In a special collaboration episode, Andrea Gunning joins Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Engels on Serial Killers & Murderous Minds to break down the crimes of Ed Kemper, who murdered at least six young women who accepted rides from him while hitchhiking in the 1970s. His violence traced back to a childhood marked by abuse, abandonment, and early cruelty toward animals and family. After killing his grandparents at 15 and years in a psychiatric facility, Kemper returned to society having learned exactly how to manipulate the people meant to stop him, including the doctors evaluating him. To hear mo

In the aftermath of a painful divorce, Hazel finds comfort in an unexpected connection. But as their relationship deepens, strange coincidences start to pile up.  If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal team by emailing us at [email protected]. You can also find us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. To access our newsletter and additional content and to connect with the Betrayal community, join our Substack at betrayal.substack.com.     If you are currently in crisis, please reach out to organizations that offer immediate support. We are in

Donisha was elated to finally meet a man who checked all her boxes. Someone she could start a family with. But just as her future starts to take shape, a knock at her front door changes everything.  If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal team by emailing us at [email protected]. You can also find us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. To access our newsletter and additional content and to connect with the Betrayal community, join our Substack at betrayal.substack.com.     If you are currently in crisis, please reach out to organizations tha

From high school sweethearts to building a family, Morgan thought she knew her husband. But as their relationship changes, she finds that she no longer recognizes the man she loved.   You can now watch Morgan's story on Betrayal: Secrets and Lies. Stream now on Hulu and Disney+.  If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal team by emailing us at [email protected]. You can also find us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. To access our newsletter and additional content and to connect with the Betrayal community, join our Substack at betrayal.subst

Throughout high school, Stephanie carried a painful secret. Years later, she’s ready to confront what happened. And make sure it never happens again.  If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal team by emailing us at [email protected]. You can also find us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. To access our newsletter and additional content and to connect with the Betrayal community, join our Substack at betrayal.substack.com.     If you are currently in crisis, please reach out to organizations that offer immediate support. We are including a fe

After Lucy and her husband built a life most people only dream of, a confession unravels it all in an instant.  If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal team by emailing us at [email protected]. You can also find us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts.  To access our newsletter and additional content and to connect with the Betrayal community, join our Substack at betrayal.substack.com.     If you are currently in crisis, please reach out to organizations that offer immediate support. We are including a few US-based resources here:    988 Lif

After suffering a devastating loss, Sydney almost made peace with her grief. Then she received an email.  If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal team by emailing us at [email protected]. You can also find us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts.  To access our newsletter and additional content and to connect with the Betrayal community, join our Substack at betrayal.substack.com.     If you are currently in crisis, please reach out to organizations that offer immediate support. We are including a few US-based resources here:    988 Lifeline.

Betrayal Weekly is back. Aaron was committed to supporting the woman he loved, no matter the cost. Then one day, he asked for receipts.   If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal Team by emailing them at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts.  To access our newsletter and additional content and to connect with the Betrayal community, join our Substack at betrayal.substack.com.     If you are currently in crisis, please reach out to organizations that offer immediate support. We are including a few US-based resourc

Betrayal Weekly is back for another season, starting June 4th. Every Thursday, hear first-person accounts of broken trust and staggering lies. Each episode features a new voice, with the courage to share their own story.  If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal Team by emailing them at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts.  To access our newsletter and additional content and to connect with the Betrayal community, join our Substack at betrayal.substack.com.     You can listen to new episodes of Betrayal Weekly c

Welcome to Season Seven of Nobody Should Believe Me. Andrea revisits the case of Maya Kowalski—the story at the center of the Netflix film Take Care of Maya–and the family’s high-profile lawsuit against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. What became widely framed as a story about “medical kidnapping” began when hospital staff reported suspected medical child abuse after Maya arrived with a history of extreme ketamine treatments.  How did a case of horrific abuse become a story about evil doctors kidnapping children? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can now watch Deb’s story on TV!  Check out Betrayal: Secrets and Lies. Episodes air every Sunday at 10pm EST/9pm CST on ABC.  The Canadian police have a 30-year cold case, and only Deb can help them solve it. If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal Team by emailing them at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts.  Follow our newsletter and join the Betrayal community at betrayal.substack.com.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can now watch Ramon’s story on TV!  Check out Betrayal: Secrets and Lies. Episodes air every Sunday at 10pm EST/9pm CST on ABC.  Ramon discovers a dark secret that threatens everything, including his own life.   If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal Team by emailing them at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts.  Follow our newsletter and join the Betrayal community at betrayal.substack.com.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can now watch Andrea’s story on TV!  Check out Betrayal: Secrets and Lies. Episodes air every Sunday at 10pm EST/9pm CST on ABC.  The “Mormon Madoff” conned everyone, including his own wife. If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal Team by emailing them at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. Follow our newsletter and join the Betrayal community at betrayal.substack.com.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investigative reporter Nancy Glass talks with Andrea Gunning about Burden of Guilt Season 2—and why Betrayal listeners will feel an instant connection to this unforgettable story. You can binge the entire season of Burden of Guilt here.  If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal Team by emailing them at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. Follow our newsletter and join the Betrayal community at betrayal.substack.com.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can now watch Libby’s story on TV!  Check out Betrayal: Secrets and Lies. Episodes air every Sunday at 10pm EST/9pm CST on ABC.  Libby's husband wasn't just hiding secrets; he was committing crimes in her name.  If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal Team by emailing them at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When a group of women from all over the country realize they all dated the same prolific romance scammer they vow to bring him to justice.  In this brand new season of global number 1 hit podcast, The Girlfriends, Anna Sinfield meets a group of funny, feisty, determined women who all had the misfortune of dating a mysterious man named Derek Alldred. Trust Me Babe is a story about the protective forces of gossip, gut instinct, and trusting your besties and the group of women who took matters into their own hands to take down a fraudster when no one else would listen. Listen here and subscribe

Host Andrea Gunning sits down with Jennifer Simmons Kaleba, the VP of Communications at the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network. They discuss Betrayal’s approach to working with survivors and telling stories about trauma.   Content warning for discussions of rape, child sexual abuse, and child sexual abuse material.  If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal Team by emailing them at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. Follow our newsletter and join the Betrayal community at betrayal.substack.com. For resour

Find out how Betrayal Weekly became a new series on ABC Primetime. Check out Betrayal: Secrets and Lies. Episodes air every Sunday at 10pm EST/9pm CST on ABC.  If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal Team by emailing them at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. Follow our newsletter and join the Betrayal community at betrayal.substack.com.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Producer Carrie Hartman catches up with Stacey Rutherford from Season 3. Stacey gives an update on Justin’s actions from behind bars.   Content Warning for sexual abuse.     If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal Team by emailing them at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts.  Follow our newsletter and join the Betrayal community at betrayal.substack.com.  For resources on sexual violence, visit rainn.org/betrayal. You can also get free, confidential, 24/7 support through RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline.

You can now watch Donielle’s story on TV!  Check out Betrayal: Secrets and Lies. Episodes air every Sunday at 10pm EST/9pm CST on ABC.  Donielle’s life descends into chaos when the FBI raid her house, searching for her husband and two of their family friends. She learns the extent of her husband’s horrific crimes and grapples with a life built on his lies.  If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal Team by emailing them at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Betrayal team takes you behind the scenes of Season 5 – unpacking how Saskia’s story came to be, and all the memorable moments along the way.    If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal Team by emailing them at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts.  Follow our newsletter and join the Betrayal community at betrayal.substack.com. For resources on sexual violence, visit rainn.org/betrayal. You can also get free, confidential, 24/7 support through RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline. Just text HOPE to 64673 o

You can now watch Crystal’s story on TV!  Check out Betrayal: Secrets and Lies. Episodes air every Sunday at 10pm EST/9pm CST on ABC.  CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses domestic violence and sexual assault.   Crystal Harris escaped the man who terrorized her, and in the process, challenged the institutions that failed her.  If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal Team by emailing them at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts.  If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, you are not alone. RA

Seven years have passed since Saskia’s discovery. This episode is a reflection on how Saskia got here – and how she's trying to move forward. Find Jessica Baum’s books Safe and Anxiously Attached here.   Content Warning for rape, tech-enabled sexual abuse, nonconsensual intimate image distribution, and mental health struggles.   If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal Team by emailing them at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. Follow our newsletter and join the Betrayal community at betrayal.substack.com.  F

You can now see Tina's story on TV! Check out Betrayal: Secrets and Lies. Episodes air every Sunday at 10pm EST/9pm CST on ABC. Tina could have never prepared herself for the elaborate deceptions of her baby’s father.  If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal Team by emailing them at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Betrayal” is now coming to Primetime Television! Love. Trust. Deception. Betrayal: Secrets & Lies reveals the true stories of people whose lives are torn apart by those closest to them. Each episode follows a life undone and the courage it takes to survive. When loyalty turns to lies, the truth does more than break hearts. It changes everything. From the #1 true crime podcast comes 8 shocking stories of betrayal. “Betrayal: Secrets & Lies” premieres Sunday night, March 29th at 10/9 PM central on ABC. Stream on Disney+ and Hulu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After serving his time, Mike launches a new career.   Content Warning for rape, tech-enabled sexual abuse, nonconsensual intimate image distribution, death, discussion of suicide, gun violence, and 911 audio.  If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts.  Follow our newsletter and join the Betrayal community at betrayal.substack.com.  For resources on sexual violence, visit rainn.org/betrayal. You can also get free, confidential, 24/7 support through RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline. T

Ember, Natalie, and Stephanie’s stories aren’t over. Here’s where they are today.   Content Warning for rape, tech-enabled sexual abuse, nonconsensual intimate image distribution, mental health struggles, and chronic illness.   If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. Follow our newsletter and join the Betrayal community at betrayal.substack.com.  For resources on sexual violence, visit rainn.org/betrayal. You can also get free, confidential, 24/7 support through RAINN’s National Sexual As

Betrayal host Andrea Gunning does an exclusive interview from SXSW with Love Trapped host Stephani Young and its subject, former ABC's Bachelor star Clayton Echard. Andrea explores how Clayton’s journey on Love Trapped is very similar to the stories that frequently come up on Betrayal and how he is navigating his journey of growth after his personal betrayal experience.  You can listen to the Love Trapped podcast here. New episodes release every Thursday. To see the exclusive video version of this interview, become a paid subscriber on the Betrayal community at betrayal.substack.com. If you

Advocates fight to change the law that protected Mike Levengood.    Content Warning for rape, sexual violation by an intimate partner, and nonconsensual intimate image distribution. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. Follow our newsletter and join the Betrayal community at betrayal.substack.com.  For resources on sexual violence, visit rainn.org/betrayal. You can also get free, confidential, 24/7 support through RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline. Text HOPE to 64673 or call 1-80

The survivors from the roundtable in Episode 7 continue their conversation.    Content Warning for rape, tech-enabled sexual abuse, nonconsensual intimate image distribution, and mental health struggles. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. Follow our newsletter and join the Betrayal community at betrayal.substack.com.  For resources on sexual violence, visit rainn.org/betrayal. You can also get free, confidential, 24/7 support through RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline. Text HOPE

Four women. Four stories of survival. Saskia finds out she's not the only one.   Content Warning for rape, tech-enabled sexual abuse, nonconsensual intimate image distribution, mental health struggles, and chronic illness.   If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. Follow our newsletter and join the Betrayal community at betrayal.substack.com.  For resources on sexual violence, visit rainn.org/betrayal. You can also get free, confidential, 24/7 support through RAINN’s National Sexual Assaul

Former Bachelor Clayton Echard’s casual one-night fling turned into a paternity nightmare.  The scandal ignited the internet, attracting hundreds of citizen sleuths who noticed the story didn’t add up.  New episodes are released every Thursday.  If you would like to reach out to the team, email [email protected] and follow along on Instagram @GlassPodcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During their divorce trial, Mike’s legal team tries every trick in the book to make the court doubt Saskia’s story.   Content Warning for tech-enabled sexual abuse, nonconsensual intimate image distribution, mental health struggles, chronic illness, rape, and litigation trauma. Find Deborah Tuerkheimer's book Credible: Why We Doubt Accusers and Protect Abusers here.  If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. Follow our newsletter and join the Betrayal community at betrayal.substack.com.  F

Burden of Guilt Season 2, hosted by Nancy Glass, tells the story of a devastating lie that sent an innocent man to prison for life—until a confession changed everything, forcing a reckoning with guilt, justice, and redemption. You can reach out to the Burden of Guilt team at [email protected].  For more Burden of Guilt, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The trial of Mike Levengood looms. But at the eleventh hour, the prosecutor gets a call.    Content Warning for tech-enabled sexual abuse, nonconsensual intimate image distribution, mental health struggles, chronic illness, and rape.   If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts.  Follow our newsletter and join the Betrayal community at betrayal.substack.com. For resources on sexual violence, visit rainn.org/betrayal. You can also get free, confidential, 24/7 support through RAINN’s National

The extent of Mike’s crimes comes to light. But a legal loophole threatens to turn an open-and-shut case into an uphill battle for justice.   Content Warning for tech-enabled sexual abuse, rape, substance dependence, mental health struggles, nonconsensual intimate image distribution, and chronic illness. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at [email protected].  Follow us on Instagram @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. Follow our newsletter and join the Betrayal community at betrayal.substack.com. For resources on sexual violence, visit rainn.org/betrayal. You ca

Mike’s mask comes off, and Saskia’s friends and family rush to gather evidence before it’s too late.  Content Warning for tech-enabled sexual abuse, nonconsensual intimate image distribution, and rape.  If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at [email protected].  Follow us on Instagram @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts.  Follow our newsletter and join the Betrayal community at betrayal.substack.com.  For resources on sexual violence, visit rainn.org/betrayal. You can also get free, confidential, 24/7 support through RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline. Text HO

Curious about what it really takes to unravel a decades-old fugitive story? Andrea sits down with Cooper Moll, host and reporter of Glass Podcasts and Sony Music Entertainment's new series The Crimes of Margo Freshwater, for an in-depth conversation about the making of the show. They dive into the behind-the-scenes challenges of tracking down Tonya McCartor, formerly known as Margo Freshwater, securing her first-ever interview, navigating the moral gray areas of reinvention and guilt, and turning a true crime story into a nuanced, human-centered narrative. Cooper shares unexpected twists from

As Saskia’s health spirals, Mike is there for her. But her unraveling isn't what it seems.  Content Warning for mental health struggles, substance dependence, chronic illness, physical injury, death of a parent, and tech-enabled sexual abuse. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at [email protected].  Follow us on Instagram @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts.  Follow our newsletter and join the Betrayal community at betrayal.substack.com.  For resources on sexual violence, visit rainn.org/betrayal. You can also get free, confidential, 24/7 support through RAINN’s

When Saskia wakes up in the middle of the night, she sees something she can never unsee. In the Season 5 premiere of Betrayal, a hidden life begins to surface.   If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at [email protected].  Follow us on Instagram @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. Follow our newsletter and join the Betrayal community at betrayal.substack.com. For resources on sexual violence, visit rainn.org/betrayal. You can also get free, confidential, 24/7 support through RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline. Text HOPE to 64673 or call 1-800-656-HOPE. Every s

Saskia Inwood woke up one morning, knowing her life would never be the same. The husband she knew in the light of day was a different person after dark. The brand-new season of Betrayal premieres January 29th.       If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts.  Follow our newsletter and join the Betrayal community at betrayal.substack.com.  For resources on sexual violence, visit rainn.org/betrayal. You can also get free, confidential, 24/7 support through RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotli

When she was 18, Margo Freshwater fell in with a much older man, and together they blazed through a three-week long crime spree that ended with her sentenced to 99 years for murder. But then she escaped from prison...and vanished for the next three decades. As Margo built a life under a new name; investigators chased her ghost...  When host, Cooper Moll, sets out to find Margo, she expects the legend. What she finds is a far more tangled story.  Binge all episodes of The Crimes of Margo Freshwater ad free January 1st by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and h

Lori’s dad was a hero, and a source of safety. But that trust was shattered when his double life came to light.   If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod   To access our newsletter and additional content and to connect with the Betrayal community, join our Substack at betrayal.substack.com.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A father and daughter come together to fight against a betrayal that devastated their family.  If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod To access our newsletter and additional content and to connect with the Betrayal community, join our Substack at betrayal.substack.com.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jace pulled Heather into a web of lies. But she was determined to untangle it. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod   To access our newsletter and additional content and to connect with the Betrayal community, join our Substack at betrayal.substack.com.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After twenty years of marriage, April thought she’d seen every side of Joe. She never imagined the one that put him behind bars. ​​ PERPETRATOR DISCLOSURE: This episode discusses crimes committed by Richard Joseph Banks Jr in San Diego, California.   If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, you are not alone. RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline offers free, confidential, 24/7 support in English and en Español.  Call (800) 656-HOPE (4673) or Text HOPE to 64673.   If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at [email protected] and follow us on Inst

This week, our team is taking a holiday break, and we’re re-releasing a listener favorite, Bernie Pt 1 & Pt 2. Bernie Brown met a charming man from a powerful UK family. Their romance had to stay secret. But Bernie would soon learn the real secret was far more dangerous.   If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod   To access our newsletter and additional content and to connect with the Betrayal community, join our Substack at betrayal.substack.com.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses domestic violence and sexual assault.   Crystal Harris escaped the man who terrorized her, and in the process, challenged the institutions that failed her. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, you are not alone. RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline offers free, confidential, 24/7 support in English and en Español. Call (800) 656-HOPE (4673) or Text HOPE to 64673. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod  To access our newsletter and addit