The Redacted Podcast
Matt & Pamela Bender
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.
Mortuary Mysteries: What Happens After We Die?
Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts!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 by families, this conversation delves deep into the gritty details that most of us prefer to avoid.Our guest, who has been in the business for nearly 40 years, shares candid insights about what it t
Aug 5, 2024 • 1:03:13
Lions & Tigers & Scandals, Oh My!
Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts!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 realities of animal care on a shoestring budget, this conversation sheds light on the passion and dedication required to keep these places running. Hear firsthand accounts of working with exotic animals,
Jul 26, 2024 • 54:31
Murdering Malachi: Part 7 - Eventually, Everything Caught Up
Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts!"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 explore his raw and poignant reflections as he navigates his harsh current realities of aging, lost dreams, and the struggle for survival. Through vivid storytelling, Malachi recounts his journey from moments of joy and
Jul 1, 2024 • 41:54
Murdering Malachi: Part 6 - I Don't Know Where The Shade Is
Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts!"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's timeless poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" as a lens. Matt discusses the repeated lines, "And miles to go before I sleep," exploring their significance as a mantra for perseverance. This episode takes a
Jun 7, 2024 • 50:00
Trump Convicted: What The Hell Just Happened?
Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts!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 chilling quote, "Show me the man, and I'll show you the crime," to explore how power structures have used legal systems to suppress dissent and opposition throughout history.Matt delves into the pre
Jun 2, 2024 • 12:13
Murdering Malachi: Part 5 - I'm Gonna Scar You For Life
Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts!"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 harrowing experiences of Malachi's time in jail. Through vivid storytelling, Malachi recounts his journey through the Philadelphia County Jail, a place where the noise never stops, the lights never dim, and the violen
May 31, 2024 • 58:43
Vibrations of the Universe and the Nature of Alien Contact
Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts!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 bring extraterrestrial awareness into the mainstream. Together, we navigate the shadowy corners of fear that once haunted her youth, discuss the transformative experiences of channeling and flow state
May 24, 2024 • 1:38:55
Murdering Malachi: Part 4 - What Do You Really Think Of Me?
Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts!"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, "Murdering Malachi: Episode Four – Between Worlds" is a raw expedition into the life of a man who defies categorization. In this episode, Malachi grapples with the complexities of his mixed-race heritage, the expectation
May 17, 2024 • 48:10
Murdering Malachi: Part 3 - Here's The Thing, Life's A Bitch
Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts!"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 echoes of a turbulent past. Our guide, Malachi, a man of resilience and raw honesty, opens the doors to his life – a life carved out on the edge of existence, with his trailer, his car, and his cat Stinkers.Malachi's tal
May 11, 2024 • 44:31
Murdering Malachi: Part 2 - Misfit Manifesto
Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts!"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 – Misfit Manifesto." Join us as we delve into the complex layers of empathy, cause and effect, through the lens of Russian philosopher Fyodor Dostoevsky's contemplation of the moral gray areas of life. This episode take
May 3, 2024 • 43:45
Murdering Malachi: Part 1 - Unnecessary Waste
Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts!"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 forgotten corners. Malachi's voice rises from the clamor of Skid Row, recounting a murder that slipped through the cracks of societal concern, a grim reminder of the desensitization that blankets us. He takes us on a jour
Apr 26, 2024 • 30:34
To Kill A Pedophile
Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts!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, has taken a turn into the realm of retribution against those who prey on the innocent.Our guest, a former force reconnaissance marine, reveals his double life as a hunter of pedophiles, a path he's
Apr 19, 2024 • 1:17:52
"Never Go To Tijuana"
Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts!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 spirals from a desperate quest for a quick fix into a life-threatening entanglement with the underbelly of Tijuana, Mexico.At 28, following the tumult of a divorce and lured by the siren song of steroi
Apr 5, 2024 • 1:04:38
Part 2: The Devil Went Down To Missouri
Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts!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 forces at play within a seemingly ordinary home are laid bare.Our guest recounts a chilling roll call of spectral inhabitants: Ruth Greenfield, the thin-lipped, curly-haired guardian of the household
Mar 29, 2024 • 44:05
Part 1: The Devil Went Down to Missouri
Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts!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 psychic connection, and the spiritual battle that ensued from his interactions with the unseen. Together, we peel back the layers of fear and fascination that encompass their story, revealing a history tha
Mar 22, 2024 • 1:00:22
Richard Hirschman: "There's Something In Our Blood That Shouldn't Be There."
Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts!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 and embalmer, joins us for a candid conversation about these mysterious clots that began appearing in early 2021. His observations, initially shared through now-censored viral videos, present a puzz
Mar 8, 2024 • 1:22:34
Murdering Malachi Preview
Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts!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 haven't been scheduling our regular studio interviews. Those will be back VERY soon. However, please stay tuned after the initial message from Matt for a little snippet from this special-release series. This reading c
Mar 1, 2024 • 6:34
Unshackling the Mind: A Journey Through Mental Health
Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts!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 the psychiatric wards reveals more than just the struggles of the incarcerated; it shines a light on broader societal issues, from the nuances of psychopathy and sociopathy to the influence of antihe
Feb 16, 2024 • 1:29:01
Dashboard Confessionals: Life Lessons and Laughs from a Nomadic Existence
Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts!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 his home and his vehicle to emotional freedom. We're taking you on a transformative journey through heartfelt revelations and belly laughs as "the dude" opens up about his punk past, the emotional whi
Feb 9, 2024 • 52:04
Swipe of Fate: From Tinder Match to CEO's Drug Runner
Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts!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 through a labyrinthine journey that begins with a simple swipe on a dating app and descends into an underworld of addiction, shadowy government contractors, and questionable business dealings. Prepar
Feb 2, 2024 • 1:02:32
My Parents Were Porn Stars
Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts!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' transition from critical care nurses to porn stars, an odyssey that upended her sense of normalcy during her formative years. We follow her exceptional life story, from the flashy highs of material w
Jan 26, 2024 • 48:34
Professional Cuddling: Navigating Human Touch and Connection in the Age of Swipe-Right Loneliness
Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts!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 heartstrings, tapping into the profound human need for touch. Together, we unwrap the layers of this fascinating role, exploring the emotional sustenance it provides in a society where the simple act of
Jan 19, 2024 • 1:03:05
Beyond the Glitter: Unveiling the Grit and Glamour of Atlanta's Strip Scene
Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts!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 Atlanta's strip clubs, revealing a world that's as complex as it is misunderstood. Our guest, an anonymous voice with a tale that is anything but, shares the raw emotion of her transformation, the res
Jan 5, 2024 • 1:35:27
Bonus Episode: The Tortoise And The Scorpion
Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts!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. Our narrative today takes us deep into Nathan's internal world, where he grapples with the lingering presence of an ex-lover and an ex-best friend, all under the pretense of celebration. We unfold
Dec 29, 2023 • 11:39
Anorexia Unveiled: The Power of Family Dynamics, Body Dysmorphia and the Path to Recovery
Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts!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 her childhood. Born and raised in a secluded and religious household, she reveals the complexities of her relationship with food and how it served as a coping mechanism for her mother's own battles wi
Dec 22, 2023 • 1:13:46
The Illusion of Privilege
Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts!What if privilege concealed a haunting reality? How might a childhood steeped in wealth and opportunity still harbor dark secrets and unimaginable hardships? In a compelling conversation that will surely grip your senses, we journey into the life of our remarkable guest, a young woman adopted from China and raised amidst the trappings of a wealthy New York turned Florida household. Unravel her story as she uncovers the deceptive nature of
Dec 15, 2023 • 1:54:39
From Grass to Grace: A Testimony of Overcoming Severe Trauma
Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts!Have you ever wondered how strong the human spirit can truly be in the face of adversity? Today's episode tells a harrowing yet deeply moving story of survival, resilience, and ultimately, redemption. Our brave guest, who wishes to remain anonymous, recounts her troubled childhood growing up in a tumultuous, neglectful environment and the trauma she endured due to her mother's substance abuse and alcoholism. Listen as she heartbreakingly r
Dec 8, 2023 • 1:06:27
Crabby Contradictions: Unveiling the Truth Behind Alaska's Crab Crisis
Send a text directly to us and let us know your thoughts!Embark on a voyage to the frigid, tempestuous waters of the Alaskan Bering Sea with our guest, a seasoned crab fisherman with 30 years of experience, whose identity remains shrouded in mystery to protect his freedom to speak candidly. As this mariner's tale unfolds, we delve deep into the tumultuous world of crab fishing, where the struggle between David and Goliath comes to life in the form of independent fishermen pitted against the migh
Dec 1, 2023 • 1:23:00