The Ballad of Billy Balls

The Ballad of Billy Balls

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It’s 1982, and a man bursts into an East Village storefront apartment and shoots punk musician Billy Balls. Author and activist iO Tillett Wright and Crimetown Producer Austin Mitchell unravel a mystery of love and loss, the tender binds of family, and the stories we tell ourselves just to survive. Created by Marc Smerling and Zac Stuart-Pontier.

The Confessions of Anthony Raimondi

The Confessions of Anthony Raimondi

Listen to The Confessions of Anthony Raimondi here: https://lnk.to/confessionsofanthonyraimondiFD!balladofbillyballs In 1978, Pope John Paul I was found dead in his bed just 33 days after he was elected. The official story is that he suffered a fatal heart attack. But in the years since his death, some have claimed he was murdered to cover up crimes in the Vatican. The question of the Pope’s death has never been definitively answered, but there is one man who claims to know the truth. A man from

Aug 9, 2024 • 2:42

The Confessions of Anthony Raimondi

The Confessions of Anthony Raimondi

Listen to The Confessions of Anthony Raimondi here: https://lnk.to/confessionsofanthonyraimondiFD!rfktapes In 1978, Pope John Paul I was found dead in his bed just 33 days after he was elected. The official story is that he suffered a fatal heart attack. But in the years since his death, some have claimed he was murdered to cover up crimes in the Vatican. The question of the Pope’s death has never been definitively answered, but there is one man who claims to know the truth. A man from one of Ne

Aug 9, 2024 • 2:42

Introducing Beyond All Repair

Introducing Beyond All Repair

Imagine if, one day, you are accused of something. Something horrible, violent, heinous. Something you swear you did not do, and nothing you say can convince anyone otherwise — even the people closest to you. That’s Sophia Johnson’s story. Sophia was starting fresh: A new life, a new husband, a baby on the way. But it all unraveled on January 10, 2002, when her mother-in-law Marlyne Johnson was found bludgeoned to death in her home. Days later, Sophia was charged with the murder. To this day, So

Apr 17, 2024 • 24:27

Introducing | Firebug

Introducing | Firebug

From the co-creator of The Ballad of Billy Balls, Crimetown and host of Morally Indefensible comes a new podcast, Firebug. In the early 1990s, a manuscript for a novel called “Points of Origin” lands at literary agencies across the country. It tells the story of a fictional serial arsonist who lights up southern California. The thing is… the fires described in the novel may actually be real. Was Points of Origin a work of fiction, or the confessions of a prolific arsonist and murderer? Host Kary

Jul 23, 2021 • 2:29

Introducing | Morally Indefensible

Introducing | Morally Indefensible

1979 is the year that Ex-Green Beret Doctor Jeffrey MacDonald is convicted of the murders of his pregnant wife and two young daughters. It’s also the year he meets a new friend in famous journalist Joe McGinniss. Joe agrees to write a book about Jeff’s case. That book becomes a smash bestseller and a TV limited series watched by over 65 million people, but the story it tells isn’t quite the story Jeff expected and that sets off a series of events that ruin both men’s lives…Who’s the real bad guy

Aug 18, 2020 • 4:05

S2  [BONUS] The Ballad of The Ballad | The Ballad of Billy Balls

S2 [BONUS] The Ballad of The Ballad | The Ballad of Billy Balls

iO, Austin, and Zac sit down for a very special behind-the-scenes bonus episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 15, 2019 • 39:04

S2  [BONUS] The Lawslinger | The Ballad of Billy Balls

S2 [BONUS] The Lawslinger | The Ballad of Billy Balls

iO and Austin pay a final visit to everyone's favorite lawslinger, Ron Kuby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 8, 2019 • 32:02

Introducing Crimetown, Season 2

Introducing Crimetown, Season 2

From the same team behind The Ballad of Billy Balls comes Crimetown, Season 2. This season, Crimetown heads to Detroit, Michigan. From its heyday as the Motor City to its rebirth as the Brooklyn of the Midwest, Detroit’s history reflects a series of issues that strike at the heart of American identity: race, poverty, policing, loss of industry, the war on drugs, and our universal desire for a savior. Detroit’s a tough town, and its residents are even tougher. They’ve weathered riots, a drug epid

Aug 1, 2019 • 9:05

S2  [BONUS] I'll Call You Back | The Ballad of Billy Balls

S2 [BONUS] I'll Call You Back | The Ballad of Billy Balls

iO returns some of the many compelling listener calls, while Austin checks in with old friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 18, 2019 • 33:05

S2  [BONUS] Leave a Message | The Ballad of Billy Balls

S2 [BONUS] Leave a Message | The Ballad of Billy Balls

In the afterglow of the season, we play some voicemails we've received from our wonderful listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 11, 2019 • 31:12

S2  [13] Life After Death | The Ballad of Billy Balls

S2 [13] Life After Death | The Ballad of Billy Balls

As the show comes to an end, iO tries to figure out what the wisdom of it is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 4, 2019 • 41:52

S2  [12] The Guy in the Cowboy Hat | The Ballad of Billy Balls

S2 [12] The Guy in the Cowboy Hat | The Ballad of Billy Balls

The elusive character at the center of the mystery is found, and iO gets his story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 27, 2019 • 29:21

S2  [11] There’s Someone Under This Ground | The Ballad of Billy Balls

S2 [11] There’s Someone Under This Ground | The Ballad of Billy Balls

iO takes Rebecca on a trip 37 years in the making. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 20, 2019 • 33:20

S2  [10] Something Bigger Than Me | The Ballad of Billy Balls

S2 [10] Something Bigger Than Me | The Ballad of Billy Balls

iO's upbringing pushes him to a life or death moment, and his path toward healing leads straight to Billy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 6, 2019 • 41:21

S2  [9] Ophelia | The Ballad of Billy Balls

S2 [9] Ophelia | The Ballad of Billy Balls

Rebecca's grief in the years following Billy’s death leads her to an unlikely source of comfort, and a big surprise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 30, 2019 • 36:18

S2  [8] Cops Tend to Shoot | The Ballad of Billy Balls

S2 [8] Cops Tend to Shoot | The Ballad of Billy Balls

After months of anticipation, iO and Austin receive the biggest piece of evidence yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 23, 2019 • 35:27

Introducing Gangster Capitalism

Introducing Gangster Capitalism

Gangster Capitalism Season 1 is centered on the 2019 college admissions scandal that is exposing everyone from CEOs to celebrities. Award-winning documentarian Andrew Jenks uncovers the origins and inner workings of this unprecedented scam, introducing you to the people involved, and exploring the larger debate around higher education that is being brought to the forefront.Gangster Capitalism is a production of C13Originals, a division of Cadence13. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas

May 21, 2019 • 6:20

S2  [7] The Hunt for Paper | The Ballad of Billy Balls

S2 [7] The Hunt for Paper | The Ballad of Billy Balls

iO and Austin track down some concrete evidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 9, 2019 • 27:50

S2  [6] Amanda | The Ballad of Billy Balls

S2 [6] Amanda | The Ballad of Billy Balls

Amanda, a game-changing character, tells her story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 2, 2019 • 40:02

S2  [5] Those High-Powered Lawyers | The Ballad of Billy Balls

S2 [5] Those High-Powered Lawyers | The Ballad of Billy Balls

Was there a conspiracy to murder Billy in order to keep him quiet? iO's search for an answer leads to a sobering reality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 25, 2019 • 35:12

S2  [4] Get in the Wind | The Ballad of Billy Balls

S2 [4] Get in the Wind | The Ballad of Billy Balls

iO explores a darker side of Billy - did it lead to his death? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 11, 2019 • 23:41

S2  [3] Billy the Kid | The Ballad of Billy Balls

S2 [3] Billy the Kid | The Ballad of Billy Balls

As the investigation begins, iO explores Billy's journey to New York City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 4, 2019 • 30:22

S2  [2] He's Not Done Yet | The Ballad of Billy Balls

S2 [2] He's Not Done Yet | The Ballad of Billy Balls

After Billy dies, his body disappears and strange things start to happen. Rebecca insists the whole thing is a cover up and we set out to find the truth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 28, 2019 • 24:15

S2  [1] Billy Balls and His Babygirl | The Ballad of Billy Balls

S2 [1] Billy Balls and His Babygirl | The Ballad of Billy Balls

New York City. The 1970s. Artists flock to the East Village hoping to make a name for themselves. Enter Rebecca, an aspiring model, who meets Billy Balls, a rock and roll musician like no other. They fall madly in love and are inseparable, until one night, when Billy is mysteriously shot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 28, 2019 • 29:15

S2  Trailer | The Ballad of Billy Balls

S2 Trailer | The Ballad of Billy Balls

"Crimetown Presents: The Ballad of Billy Balls" premiers March 28th, 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 21, 2019 • 3:30

S1  [BONUS] Tom Jackman of the Washington Post Talks RFK and More | The RFK Tapes

S1 [BONUS] Tom Jackman of the Washington Post Talks RFK and More | The RFK Tapes

Zac talks to Washington Post reporter Tom Jackman about the latest in the RFK case. And then, Tom takes Zac through another of his stories about an old spy taking down a Jamaican scam... all caught on a wire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 15, 2019 • 24:47

S1  [BONUS] Loose Ends | The RFK Tapes

S1 [BONUS] Loose Ends | The RFK Tapes

After a few months away from the RFK case, Zac sits down with producer Jesse Rudoy to discuss some loose ends.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 24, 2018 • 29:14

S1  [BONUS] That’s Not the Girl You Described | The RFK Tapes

S1 [BONUS] That’s Not the Girl You Described | The RFK Tapes

On the night of Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination, waiter Vincent DiPierro told police that he saw a girl in a polka dot dress standing with Sirhan in the pantry of the Ambassador Hotel. Bill and Zac pay DiPierro a visit and hear an unbelievable story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 9, 2018 • 30:24

S1  [BONUS] Follow the Lies | The RFK Tapes

S1 [BONUS] Follow the Lies | The RFK Tapes

Bill takes the reins as he goes through some of the additional evidence that convinced him a second gun was firing the night Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 2, 2018 • 38:39

S1  [BONUS] He Was Irreplaceable | The RFK Tapes

S1 [BONUS] He Was Irreplaceable | The RFK Tapes

A collection of the best Robert F. Kennedy stories and speeches that didn't make it into the show, featuring speechwriter Adam Walinsky, special assistant William vanden Heuvel and campaign coordinator Steve Isenberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 25, 2018 • 32:40

S1  [BONUS] The Trial of Scott Enyart | The RFK Tapes

S1 [BONUS] The Trial of Scott Enyart | The RFK Tapes

On the night of Robert Kennedy’s murder, a young photographer named Scott Enyart had his film confiscated by the LAPD. When Enyart sued the city more than twenty years later, Bill Klaber was there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 11, 2018 • 27:51

S1  [BONUS] Live in Brooklyn | The RFK Tapes

S1 [BONUS] Live in Brooklyn | The RFK Tapes

Last week, Zac and Bill sat down in front of a live audience at The Bell House in Brooklyn. The show featured a heated debate between Bill and special guest Dan Moldea, plus musical performances by Rosaleen Eastman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 4, 2018 • 42:07

S1  [10] You May Not Be the Same Zac | The RFK Tapes

S1 [10] You May Not Be the Same Zac | The RFK Tapes

Zac goes back to Acidalia for one last interview with Bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 28, 2018 • 40:57

S1  [9] Here’s Where You and I Part Ways | The RFK Tapes

S1 [9] Here’s Where You and I Part Ways | The RFK Tapes

Investigative journalist Dan Moldea finds the man he believes assassinated Robert F. Kennedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 14, 2018 • 39:48

S1  [8] I Wanted to Solve This F*cking Murder | The RFK Tapes

S1 [8] I Wanted to Solve This F*cking Murder | The RFK Tapes

Investigative journalist Dan Moldea begins a quest to try to find evidence of a second gun in the pantry of the Ambassador Hotel… by talking to the cops who were there that night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 7, 2018 • 29:10

S1  [7] He Didn't Think He Was Bulletproof | The RFK Tapes

S1 [7] He Didn't Think He Was Bulletproof | The RFK Tapes

Zac sets out on his own to talk with former aides to Senator Robert F. Kennedy about what that 1968 campaign was like, and what they believe happened the night of the California primary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 31, 2018 • 31:40

S1  [6] The Manchurian Candidate | The RFK Tapes

S1 [6] The Manchurian Candidate | The RFK Tapes

To prepare for Sirhan Sirhan’s 2011 parole hearing, his current legal team brings in an expert to investigate whether or not Sirhan was hypno-programmed to shoot Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 17, 2018 • 27:34

S1  [5] The Girl in the Polka Dot Dress | The RFK Tapes

S1 [5] The Girl in the Polka Dot Dress | The RFK Tapes

Moments after Senator Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated, Sandra Serrano, a young campaign worker, says she saw a suspicious woman in a polka dot dress running away from the hotel screaming, “We shot him, we shot him.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 10, 2018 • 30:54

S1  [4] Reach For Your Gun, Sirhan | The RFK Tapes

S1 [4] Reach For Your Gun, Sirhan | The RFK Tapes

Was the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy a deliberate political statement or the act of a sick mind? As Sirhan Sirhan sits in jail awaiting trial, the prosecution sends in a psychiatrist to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 3, 2018 • 38:17

S1  [3] You Do Not Destroy Evidence! | The RFK Tapes

S1 [3] You Do Not Destroy Evidence! | The RFK Tapes

As Allard K. Lowenstein continues his investigation into Senator Robert F. Kennedy's murder, he enlists the help of Paul Schrade, one of the surviving shooting victims in the case. Together, they force a reexamination of the evidence collected by the LAPD in an effort to determine, once and for all, if more than one gun was firing in the kitchen pantry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/liste

Jun 19, 2018 • 28:55

S1  [2] My God, the Cosmos Shook | The RFK Tapes

S1 [2] My God, the Cosmos Shook | The RFK Tapes

Allard K. Lowenstein encourages Senator Robert F. Kennedy to run for president but ends up wheeling him into the morgue. Years later, when he picks up the autopsy report, Lowenstein is stunned at what he finds. Through intimate private recordings, we follow Lowenstein as he begins questioning the official version of his friend’s murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i

Jun 12, 2018 • 32:51

S1   [1] June 5, 1968 | The RFK Tapes

S1 [1] June 5, 1968 | The RFK Tapes

Fifty years ago, Senator Robert F. Kennedy was shot in the kitchen pantry of the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, moments after winning the California Democratic primary. A lone gunman was captured at the scene, pistol in hand. Police said the case was open and shut. But was it? Meet Bill Klaber (author, Shadow Play) - a researcher who has a very different idea of what happened on June 5, 1968. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for pr

Jun 5, 2018 • 26:32

S1  Trailer | The RFK Tapes

S1 Trailer | The RFK Tapes

Fifty years after the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy, questions about the crime still linger. The RFK Tapes will explore the case through rare recordings and new interviews to try to understand what really happened on June 5, 1968. A new ten-part documentary series from the makers of Crimetown. Premiering June 5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 29, 2018 • 4:41

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