The Generation Why Podcast
Since its debut in June 2012 with the episode Jury Duty, Generation Why Podcast has been your source for gripping true crime, intriguing mysteries, and fascinating conspiracies every week. Hosted by Justin and Aaron, the podcast combines in-depth research and discussion to bring you cases that challenge your perspective and keep you hooked. Whether you're a longtime fan or just starting your true crime journey, Generation Why offers a large catalog of true crime tales. Don’t miss out—tune in and join a community passionate about uncovering the truth.
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 50 minutes
- Episodes
- 155
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2025
The Tetris Murders - 640
September 1998 – Palo Alto, CA. Tetris co-creator Vladimir Pokhilko was found dead with a stab wound on the right side of his neck. His wife, Elena Fedotova, and 12-year-old son, Peter Pokhilko, were…
00:55:13 |
Mon 08 Sep 2025
Twilight Zone Movie Deaths - 639
July 23rd, 1982. Indian Dunes ranch, Los Angeles County. During filming for Twilight Zone: The Movie, the use of explosives on set caused a helicopter to crash into Vic Morrow and two child actors, k…
01:08:28 |
Mon 01 Sep 2025
Introducing: American Criminal
Henry Lee Lucas and Ottis Toole are two of history’s most prolific serial killers. Or they’re liars who aren’t to be trusted. Either way, they’ve both got red in their ledger – all stemming from thei…
00:16:23 |
Mon 25 Aug 2025
The Wonderland Murders - 638
July 1st, 1981. Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles. Five people were viciously attacked inside a known drug house on Wonderland Avenue. Only one survived. The murders were soon linked to an adult film star a…
00:57:09 |
Mon 25 Aug 2025
The Mysterious Murder of Artemus Ogletree - 637
January 4th, 1935. President Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri. Hotel staff checking on the guest in room 1046 found him beaten and stabbed. He died early the following day. Investigators soon discovered …
00:42:01 |
Mon 18 Aug 2025
Deaths of Michael & April Holton - 636
September 11th, 2016. Eclectic, Alabama. Michael Holton called the police because he found drug paraphernalia in his house after his teenage son hosted a party there. Eleven minutes after a sheriff’s…
00:47:31 |
Mon 11 Aug 2025
The Lane Bryant Murders - 635
Tinley Park, Illinois. On February 2, 2008, a gunman claiming to be a delivery man entered a Lane Bryant store at the Brookside Marketplace. The gunman ordered two employees and four customers to the…
00:44:58 |
Mon 04 Aug 2025
Listen Now: Lawless Planet
It’s not that hard to kill a planet. All it takes is a little drilling, some mining, a generous helping of pollution and voila! Earth over. When you take stock of what’s left, it starts to look like …
00:05:21 |
Mon 28 Jul 2025
Where Is DeOrr Kunz Jr? - 634
July 10th, 2015. Timber Creek campground, near Leadore, Idaho. Two-year-old DeOrr Kunz Jr disappeared while on a camping trip with family. Nearly 10 years later, he has not been found.
For bonus ep…
01:10:36 |
Mon 28 Jul 2025
National Park Mysteries
In this special crossover episode, Aaron is joined by Cassie and Danielle from National Park After Dark. We recap four of the most memorable NPAD true crime and mysterious disappearance cases and dis…
00:50:42 |
Thu 24 Jul 2025
The Strange Case of Dolly Oesterreich - 633
August 22, 1922. Silver Lake, Los Angeles. During a heated argument with his wife Dolly, Fred Oesterreich was shot by Dolly’s lover who had been secretly living in their attic for years.
For bonus …
00:41:43 |
Mon 21 Jul 2025
Listen Now: Flesh and Code
Travis never thought he’d meet someone like Lily Rose. She was kind, passionate, beautiful. The woman of his dreams. There was just one small detail: she wasn’t human.
Lily Rose is an AI companio…
00:08:48 |
Mon 14 Jul 2025
Death of Dr. Robert Stonebreaker - 632
January 17th, 2010. Rancho Santa Fe, California. Dr. Robert Stonebreaker, a well-known veterinarian, was found dead in a resident’s driveway after walking away from a car crash. Initially believed to…
00:41:36 |
Mon 14 Jul 2025
Disappearance of Joshua Guimond - 631
November 9th, 2002. St. John’s University, Collegeville, Minnesota. Joshua Guimond left an on-campus party around midnight and was never seen again. There are many theories surrounding the case rangi…
01:00:06 |
Mon 07 Jul 2025
Austin Yogurt Shop Murders - 630
December 6th, 1991. Austin, Texas. Close to midnight, a patrol officer reported a fire at a local frozen yogurt shop. Firefighters discovered the bodies of four teen girls who had been undressed, tie…
01:09:55 |
Mon 30 Jun 2025
Listen Now: Liberty Lost
In Evangelical homes across the United States, sex outside of marriage is a sin against God. So, when Abbi becomes pregnant at 16, her devout parents hide her away at the Liberty Godparent Home, a li…
00:05:55 |
Mon 23 Jun 2025
Disappearance of John Darwin - 629
On March 21, 2002, John Darwin left his home to go kayaking along the shoreline in Seaton Carew, England, and vanished. Just two months later he was declared dead. Five years later a stunning develop…
00:49:48 |
Sun 22 Jun 2025
The Dartmouth College Murders - 628
January 27th, 2001. Hanover, New Hampshire. Dartmouth professors Half and Susanne Zantop were found stabbed to death in their home. Weeks later, police arrested two teenage boys with no connection to…
00:47:05 |
Mon 16 Jun 2025
Juliana Redding - 627
Santa Monica, CA. March 16, 2008. 21-year-old Juliana Redding was found strangled to death in her bungalow apartment. When authorities arrived at the scene, they smelled gas and saw a candle. Not onl…
00:49:39 |
Mon 09 Jun 2025
Wondery Presents: How to Survive Against the Odds
Inspired by Wondery’s hit podcast Against the Odds—learn how to survive whatever nature can throw at you through gut-twisting true stories of survival on the brink How to Survive Against the Odds pl…
00:06:02 |
Mon 02 Jun 2025
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