The Outlier Podcast

We sit down with actor/producer André Holland, the acclaimed actor and producer behind Love, Brooklyn, opening nationwide September 5th. From his breakout role in the Academy Award-Winning film Moonlight to his Broadway debut in August Wilson’s Jitney, Holland shares anecdotes about past projects and why we need to check out Love, Brooklyn. Join us as we explore his passion for storytelling, his role as a producer, and the creative drive fueling his latest project. Holland is such a down to earth guy!Follow André Holland:@andreholland on instagramom/love-brooklyn-2025-241054/movie-overviewHarper Road Films: https://deadline.com/2025/05/love-brooklyn-greenwich-entertainment-acquires-andre-holland-movie-1236390489/Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bL5iuOpHWwA

In this episode, we explore the shocking Investigation Discovery docuseries Ruby & Jodi: A Cult of Sin and Influence with filmmakers Olivia Crist Grant and Lauren Andrade. The series uncovers the toxic alliance between disgraced mommy vlogger Ruby Franke and rogue therapist Jodi Hildebrandt, whose manipulative bond led to the horrific abuse of Franke’s children, resulting in their 2023 arrests for aggravated child abuse. From starvation to confinement, we dive into the dark control that fueled their downfall and reveal the deeper layers of this haunting case. Join us as we sit down with Olivia and Lauren to discuss their explosive docuseries, which premiered September 1st and 2nd on Investigation Discovery.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dg2bV7k_XzgFollow Lauren and Olivia:https://www.chickent.com/@chickentertainment

We're raising awareness around the haunting and tragic unsolved murder of 19-year-old Michael Mowry III, who was fatally shot in his Rochester, New Hampshire, apartment during Labor Day weekend 2020. Five years later, his family is still searching for answers. Join us as we explore the new connections and details of the case (after releasing an episode in 2024), the ongoing investigation, and the heartbreaking quest for justice in the wake of this senseless crime.**A $1,000 reward is being offered for tips that lead to an arrest. Information can be reported anonymously by calling the Rochester CrimeLine or texting CRIMES with TEXT4CASH in the body of the message.**EPISODE NOTES & DISCLAIMERS:https://www.fosters.com/story/news/crime/2012/01/12/four-suspects-arrested-for-daytime/49771759007/https://www.justice.gov/usao-nh/pr/maine-man-sentenced-84-months-federal-prison-methamphetamine-traffickinghttps://www.doj.nh.gov/news-and-media/investigators-ask-tips-2020-unsolved-homicide-teen-found-shot-his-rochester-bedroomhttps://www.hgazette.com/news/local_news/haverhill-merrimack-valley-suspects-sought-in-2020-labor-day-murder/article_85f835c3-28d2-5bfa-a779-259f64241258.htmlhttps://www.fosters.com/story/news/local/2024/08/29/mom-michael-mowry-murder-rochester-nh-seeks-truth/74967200007/https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/boston/news/michael-mowry-new-hampshire-murder-cold-case/WHILE EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION PROVIDED, WE WOULD LIKE TO EMPHASIZE THAT THE VIEWS AND EXPERIENCES EXPRESSED BY THE INDIVIDUAL ARE THEIR OWN AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE EXPERIENCES OF OTHERS.OPINION AND SPECULATION: THROUGHOUT THE PODCAST, THERE MAY BE INSTANCES WHERE OPINIONS AND/OR SPECULATION ARE EXPRESSED.

After an excruciating year of begging and pleading for answers, we learned that Nikki Cheng Saelee McCain, a Northern California mom of four, was allegedly k*lled by her abusive husband. Prosecutors say he did this so that she wouldn’t testify against him at a domestic violence trial. Nikki Cheng Saelee-McCain’s body still has never been found. The Shasta County District Attorney’s Office announced that Tyler McCain was arrested after an informant told investigators he admitted k*lling his wife in May 2024 — when the 39-year-old was last seen alive. Former homicide prosecutor Jarrett Ferentino, Geo-Profiler Douglas MacGregor, and USPA's boots-on-the-ground- for this case, Brian Fitzgibbons will join the discussion about what's to come.Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvNNPbGoy4k

We’re diving into the case of Courtney Clenney, an OnlyFans star charged with the 2022 murder of her boyfriend, Christian "Toby" Obumseli, in their Miami condo. Clenney claims self-defense, alleging abuse, while prosecutors point to a volatile relationship and damning evidence. With a laptop controversy, prosecutorial disputes, and a trial looming in December 2025..we ask, was this a desperate act of survival or a deadly crime?Watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/Cp01oO7vG78Courtney's Police Statements Analyzed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPudBsqVi5IEpisode Notes:https://www.scribd.com/document/586607168/Affidavithttps://www.local10.com/topic/Courtney_Clenney/https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/new-police-video-shows-onlyfans-model-learning-boyfriend-died-after-stabbing/2936121/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ziyzuj5WtA0https://globalnews.ca/video/9212491/courtney-clenny-911-call-released-in-fatal-stabbing-of-boyfriend

It's been 36 years (to the day, 8/20/1989) since Erik and Lyle Menendez killed their parents- and it's always been about the why. The Menendez brothers will have their parole hearings this Thursday, 8/21 and Friday 8/22, after an LA County Superior Court judge reduced their sentences from life in prison without the possibility of parole to 50 years to life. Emmy-winning journalist Robert Rand provides a fresh update on the Menendez Brothers case, 36 years after Lyle and Erik were convicted of murdering their parents. Rand talks the new evidence, including a 1988 letter from Erik detailing abuse by their father, Jose, which could sway the court toward parole eligibility. Rand also discusses the brothers’ ongoing fight for freedom and the impact of his book, The Menendez Murders, in reshaping public perception. Follow Rob (@MenendezRand) and Instagram (@imrobertrand) and his blog at MenendezMurders.com, where you can also find the updated copy of his book.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vIVmuausPhI

Let's discuss the headlines- the biggest, most suspicious, and the overlooked. Let's review the federal s*x trafficking case of The Alexander Brothers, Clayton Howard's Civil Suit against Diddy (he moved to "unseal" his suit but has already been talking??), the defendants in Matthew Perry's death and more...Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUWG1nh5A88Clayton Howard Docket:https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/70702918/1/clayton-howard-v-sean-combs/Alexander Brothers Indictment:https://www.justice.gov/d9/2024-12/u.s._v._alexander_et_al_superseding_indictment.pdf

What's taking so long for Matthew Farwell to go to trial? We dive into the latest developments on Matthew Farwell's docket and Sandra Birchmore's alleged m*rder. Farwell is the former Stoughton police officer charged with the 2021 murder of Sandra Birchmore, a 23-year-old pregnant woman he allegedly groomed since her teens. We also provide an update on his twin brother, William Farwell, named in a civil lawsuit alongside Matthew for their inappropriate relationships with Birchmore. William Farwell was able to dodge both a domestic violence and battery charge in January of 2025.Lauren's Previous Episodes on Birchmore:https://shows.acast.com/the-outlier-podcast/episodes/cross-promotion-primetime-crime-episode-sandra-birchmore-updhttps://shows.acast.com/the-outlier-podcast/episodes/sandra-birchmorehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-pop-culture-the-case-of-sandra-birchmore/id1723869713?i=1000644716736Farwell Pacer Docket:https://ecf.mad.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/DktRpt.pl?91054586773645-L_1_0-1DOJhttps://www.justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/former-massachusetts-police-officer-arrested-connection-murder-young-womanWatch on YouTube:

We’re exploring Swindled Never After, the powerful new book by Tinder Swindler survivors Pernilla Sjöholm and Cecilie Fjellhøy, out August 19. This episode dives into their journey of resilience after falling victim to conman Simon Leviev, offering raw insights into romance scams and their new book. Listen to how Pernilla and Cecilie rebuilt their lives and turned betrayal into empowerment in this interview.Watch the interview: https://youtu.be/n0o21gWsfR4Buy the Book: https://www.amazon.com/Swindled-Never-After-Survived-Relationship/dp/1039488951