Caviar and Criminals

This week on Caviar and Criminals, Dana takes Anthony deep into a story that starts with a quiet, brilliant outsider—and spirals into one of the most disturbing domestic terror campaigns in U.S. history.It begins in isolation. A remote cabin. No electricity. No connection to the modern world. Just one man and his growing resentment toward the society he believes has gone too far.But this isn’t just a story about a recluse—it’s about a calculated, years-long bombing campaign that left the country on edge. Dana walks Anthony through how a child prodigy became a name that would dominate headlines, unpacking the psychology, the manifesto, and the nationwide manhunt that followed.Because the scariest part? This wasn’t chaos. It was intentional.And as the story unfolds, one question lingers—was he completely unhinged… or did he believe he was making a point?This is the story of Ted Kaczynski.

This week on Caviar and Criminals, Anthony pulls Dana into one of the darkest and most bizarre cult stories you’ve probably never fully heard—Tony Alamo.What starts as a story about a flashy 1970s evangelist with celebrity connections and a growing following quickly spirals into something far more disturbing. As Anthony walks Dana through the rise of Alamo’s ministry, the cracks begin to show—control disguised as faith, loyalty enforced through fear, and a system that thrived on manipulation.But this isn’t just a story about a cult leader. It’s about how easily power can be built in plain sight—and how long it can go unchecked.Expect shocking moments, real quotes, and plenty of “wait…what?” reactions as Dana hears it all in real time.Because by the end of this episode, one thing becomes very clear:This wasn’t just a church. It was something much darker.

In this episode, Dana tells Anthony the chilling story of the Radium Girls — young women who were told they were part of something glamorous, modern, and even healthy… until their bodies began to fall apart.In the early 1900s, these factory workers painted watch dials with radium — a glowing substance marketed as a miracle of science. Using the now-infamous “lip, dip, paint” technique, they unknowingly ingested toxic material daily, all while being assured it was completely safe.But when their teeth loosened, their jaws deteriorated, and their bones began to break, the truth was impossible to ignore. Instead of answers, many of these women were dismissed, misdiagnosed, and even accused of having syphilis.What followed was a groundbreaking legal battle — one that would change labor laws, workplace safety, and corporate accountability forever.This episode dives into the beauty, betrayal, and slow horror of the Radium Girls… and the fight for justice that came at an unimaginable cost.

The Olympics are supposed to represent the very best of human achievement — discipline, fairness, and the pursuit of excellence. But behind the pageantry of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi was one of the most elaborate cheating schemes in sports history.This week, Anthony tells Dana the story of the Russian state-sponsored doping program — a years-long operation involving athletes, coaches, scientists, and even the country’s intelligence agency. At the center of it all? A secret laboratory system, a mysterious hole in a testing lab wall, and a whistleblower who risked everything to expose it.What began as a quest for Olympic dominance quickly unraveled into an international scandal that led to stripped medals, global investigations, and one of the most shocking betrayals of the Olympic spirit ever uncovered.From covert urine swaps in the middle of the night to a daring escape that brought the truth to light, this is the story of how Russia gamed the Olympics… and how it all finally came crashing down.Because sometimes the biggest Olympic victories… were never real.

The Olympics are supposed to represent the very best of humanity — glory, excellence, and the thrill of watching the world’s greatest athletes compete. But behind the spectacle, there are darker stories that rarely get told.In this episode of Caviar and Criminals, Dana tells Anthony the tragic story of Nodar Kumaritashvili, the 21-year-old Georgian luger who died during a training run just hours before the opening ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.Traveling at nearly 90 mph on one of the fastest luge tracks ever built, Kumaritashvili lost control in the final turn and was thrown from the course in a devastating crash.But the tragedy sparked bigger questions: Was the track too dangerous? Were warnings ignored? And why did the Games continue just hours after his death?From the high-risk world of Olympic luge to the controversy that followed, Dana explores the dark side of the Games — and the price athletes sometimes pay in the pursuit of gold.

This week on Caviar and Criminals, Dana is still battling whatever plague has taken her down, so we’re revisiting one of our most iconic deep dives: America’s Next Top Model.With Netflix’s explosive new documentary Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model reigniting conversations about the show’s legacy, we thought now was the perfect time to bring this episode back. From toxic challenges and psychological manipulation to the power dynamics that shaped an entire generation of reality TV, this re-release hits even harder in hindsight.We break down what ANTM sold us, what was really happening behind the scenes, and why so many former contestants are finally being heard. Some things haven’t aged well. Some things were alarming even at the time. And one thing remains unchanged — Tyra Banks is still a monster.We’ll be back to our regularly scheduled chaos next week with all-new episodes. And if you have a scandal story you’ve been dying to tell, we want to hear it. DM us or email team@caviarandcriminals.com — your story might make it onto the show.Welcome back to the mess.

In this episode of Caviar & Criminals, Dana takes Anthony back to the glittering chaos of the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair — a moment in American history that promised innovation, progress, and possibility. But just a few blocks away from the White City’s shining lights, something far darker was unfolding.This is the story of charm weaponized.Of a man who could sell you a dream, a job, a marriage proposal… and then make you disappear.Dana walks Anthony through the twisted life of H.H. Holmes — the man often called America’s first serial killer — from his early days of scams and insurance fraud to the construction of his infamous “Murder Castle.” Hidden rooms. Sealed vaults. Gas lines. A hotel built not just for guests, but for control.And then there’s the question that still lingers: how much of the legend is true… and how much was manufactured by a press hungry for horror?Anthony reacts in real time as Dana unpacks the psychology, the manipulation, the financial grifts, and the cultural panic that turned Holmes into a monster of mythic proportions. Along the way, they explore the blurred line between con man and killer, spectacle and truth — and why America has always been fascinated by men who build empires on deception.Buckle up.Because this isn’t just a murder story.It’s a story about ambition without conscience.

Welcome to Season 3 of Caviar & Criminals.Before Prohibition kings, before the mobsters you already know, there was Stephanie St. Clair.In our Season 3 premiere, Anthony takes Dana deep into the life of the Harlem numbers queen who refused to be erased, intimidated, or pushed aside. From her rise in New York’s underground economy to her very public war with corrupt police and powerful gangsters, Stephanie St. Clair was strategic, outspoken, and always several moves ahead.Known for her sharp intelligence, fearless letters to the press, and absolute refusal to play small, Stephanie didn’t just survive a system built to crush her — she outsmarted it. And yes… along the way, she was very much bumping right along.This is the story of power, defiance, and a woman who demanded respect in a world that never intended to give it to her.Be pretty. Be petty. Be ready. 🎙️

🎄 Holiday Surprise Drop! 🎄This Christmas Day, we’re pulling something straight from the Caviar & Criminals vault — an episode we truly never thought would see the light of day.Red, White, and Sleigh is our festive gift to you: a wildly unhinged, surprisingly informative, and very merry deep dive where Dana tells Anthony the story of American Girl dolls. Yes. Those dolls. The historical icons. The catalogs. The lore. The emotional damage.What starts as a nostalgic trip through colonial kitchens and pioneer hardships quickly turns into a full-blown investigation of American Girl mythology, cultural impact, and why these dolls had an entire generation in a chokehold. Anthony comes in mostly unprepared. Dana comes in with facts. Chaos ensues.This episode is silly, cozy, and a little unhinged — the perfect palate cleanser for the holidays and a reminder that sometimes the real crime is how deeply we all cared about fictional children in the 1700s.Pour some eggnog, hide from your relatives, and enjoy this very special Christmas surprise drop from us to you.🎁🎄 Happy Holidays from Caviar & Criminals.