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The Redacted Podcast
Join Matt Bender, a U.S. Combat Veteran, and experience his unfiltered and uncensored conversations with our guests, each maintaining complete anonymity, as they share the most raw and authentic true stories, from secrets to forbidden topics, frightening experiences to interesting occupations. Tune in, as we explore subjects and narratives that often dance along the fringes of society.
Episodes
29 episodes
Mortuary Mysteries: What Happens After We Die?
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:03:13
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Lions & Tigers & Scandals, Oh My!
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 real...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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54:31
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Murdering Malachi: Part 7 - Eventually, Everything Caught Up
"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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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41:54

Murdering Malachi: Part 6 - I Don't Know Where The Shade Is
"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...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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50:00

Trump Convicted: What The Hell Just Happened?
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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12:13

Murdering Malachi: Part 5 - I'm Gonna Scar You For Life
"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 h...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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58:43

Vibrations of the Universe and the Nature of Alien Contact
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 b...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:38:55
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Murdering Malachi: Part 4 - What Do You Really Think Of Me?
"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, "Mur...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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48:10

Murdering Malachi: Part 3 - Here's The Thing, Life's A Bitch
"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 echo...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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44:31

Murdering Malachi: Part 2 - Misfit Manifesto
"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 – M...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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43:45

Murdering Malachi: Part 1 - Unnecessary Waste
"Murdering Malachi" is a special limited series by The Redacted Podcast, produced by Matt Bender and Pamela Bender.As daylight fades on the streets of Los Angeles, a story unfolds that pierces the heart of the city's most forgo...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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30:34

To Kill A Pedophile
In this bone-chilling episode of The Redacted Podcast, we delve into the shadows where vigilante justice confronts the darkest of human depravities. We sit down with an enigmatic figure whose life, shaped by harrowing experiences in Afghanistan...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:17:52
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"Never Go To Tijuana"
In a harrowing episode that reads like a script from a suspense thriller, The Redacted Podcast brings you a tale of survival that will leave you on the edge of your seat. In an exclusive interview, our anonymous guest recounts an ordeal that sp...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:04:38
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Part 2: The Devil Went Down To Missouri
In the gripping conclusion of "The Devil Went Down to Missouri," the veil between worlds grows perilously thin in the dead of night. Our saga resumes with a clandestine meeting in the street at 2:37 AM, where revelations about the supernatural ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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42:28
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Part 1: The Devil Went Down to Missouri
As night falls and shadows creep across the walls of our homes, we are joined by a family who knows all too well the haunting truth that lurks within those shadows. Their tale begins with young Tyler, a child graced with an extraordinary psychi...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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58:46
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Richard Hirschman: "There's Something In Our Blood That Shouldn't Be There."
Embalmers are no strangers to death, but even a seasoned professional like Richard Hirschman couldn't ignore the unsettling patterns he stumbled upon: abnormal blood clots in the deceased. On our latest episode, Richard, a funeral home director...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:20:57
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Murdering Malachi Preview
Could redemption be nestled within the crumpled folds of a broken life?We have been stepping out of the studio these past couple of weeks for a very special project which will be released as a few part series. Therefore, we have...
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Season 1
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6:34
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Unshackling the Mind: A Journey Through Mental Health
Unlock the complexities of mental health as we sit down with a veteran mental health expert, peeling back the layers of mood disorders, personality disorders, and the ethical mazes navigated within maximum-security prisons. Our journey through ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:29:01
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Dashboard Confessionals: Life Lessons and Laughs from a Nomadic Existence
When life hands you lemons, "the dude" says why not make lemonade and hit the road? Our laid-back guest rides the waves of life with a philosophy that's all about mastering the art of relaxation, and he's here to share how his van became both h...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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52:04
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Swipe of Fate: From Tinder Match to CEO's Drug Runner
When sex and wealth collide with family secrets, the outcome is often a tale too twisted for fiction—yet here we stand, at the precipice of such a story. Our guest, a man whose identity is shrouded in as much mystery as his narrative, leads us ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:02:32
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My Parents Were Porn Stars
Imagine discovering your parents' secret careers in the adult film industry through an unexpected billboard, an experience so unusual it sounds like fiction but is the stark reality for our guest. She divulges the repercussions of her parents' ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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48:34
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Professional Cuddling: Navigating Human Touch and Connection in the Age of Swipe-Right Loneliness
Remember the soothing power of a warm hug? Our latest guest does, and they've turned that comforting embrace into a professional calling. As a cuddle buddy, this anonymous companion offers a unique, platonic form of solace that tugs at the hear...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:03:05
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Beyond the Glitter: Unveiling the Grit and Glamour of Atlanta's Strip Scene
Every journey has its shadows and its beams of light; few are as starkly contrasted as the one you're about to hear from a former exotic dancer. Her story takes us from the distressing clutches of domestic violence to the shimmering stages of A...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:35:27
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Bonus Episode: The Tortoise And The Scorpion
Have you ever found yourself surrounded by old flames and former friends, all while trying to keep your composure? Picture Nathan, our central figure, who steps into the emotional minefield of a wedding where the past lingers heavily in the air...
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11:39
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Anorexia Unveiled: The Power of Family Dynamics, Body Dysmorphia and the Path to Recovery
Have you ever wondered how societal pressures and upbringing could shape a person’s mental health and self-perception? In our latest episode, we sit with an incredibly brave woman who shares her life-long struggle with anorexia, starting from h...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:13:46
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