Somethings OffJoin Mel + Rebecca as they continue to analyze that massive document dump from the NCDAO.
Rebecca may have solved the case of John O'Keefe's murder btw. You might want to tune in. (Rebecca doesn't agree with this characterization, btw.)
f you want to watch the Impact x Nightline episode that Mel is featured in about Pamela Smart's new legal fight, watch it here: https://www.hulu.com/series/98fb0a9b-...
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0:00 Intro, Housekeeping, + General Catching Up 18:29 Kelsey Fitzsimmons Updates + Consequences of Parasocial Relationships
42:46 Coldplay might have all the answers.
(Rebecca theorizes about the importance of the music.)
1:15:30 What really happened to John?
1:30:20 Rebecca shares tweets, emails, etc.. from the document dump
1:47:00 “We’re all in on the same joke.”
(prosecutors who refuse to admit when they are wrong)
1:56:40 Dear Meatball Morrissey… and some closing thoughts
Is Coldplay the KEY to the Karen Read case? Plus, Kelsey Fitzsimmons has an awesome lawyer.Somethings Off2026-04-30 | Join Mel + Rebecca as they continue to analyze that massive document dump from the NCDAO.
Rebecca may have solved the case of John O'Keefe's murder btw. You might want to tune in. (Rebecca doesn't agree with this characterization, btw.)
f you want to watch the Impact x Nightline episode that Mel is featured in about Pamela Smart's new legal fight, watch it here: https://www.hulu.com/series/98fb0a9b-...
You can now join the YouTube channel! When you become a member Rebecca will send you free stickers PLUS you'll get access to weekly Member's Only videos, as well as AMAs and AD FREE videos (at the AYFKM tier) Click the join button to select your favorite level.
Follow @realmelbarrett on all socials / TT: @jackofalltradesdc Listen to the In Between Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! Follow @reblavoie on all socials Listen to Crime Writer's On wherever you get your podcasts!
0:00 Intro, Housekeeping, + General Catching Up 18:29 Kelsey Fitzsimmons Updates + Consequences of Parasocial Relationships
42:46 Coldplay might have all the answers.
(Rebecca theorizes about the importance of the music.)
1:15:30 What really happened to John?
1:30:20 Rebecca shares tweets, emails, etc.. from the document dump
1:47:00 “We’re all in on the same joke.”
(prosecutors who refuse to admit when they are wrong)
1:56:40 Dear Meatball Morrissey… and some closing thoughtsMONDAY SHOW: Patrick Clancy on 60 minutes, Reddington asks Court to Preserve Juror RecordsSomethings Off2026-09-19 | SEND TIPS! * VENMO: venmo.com/melbarrettwrites * CASHAPP: https://cash.app/$SomethingsOffTips * PAYPAL: paypal.com/paypalme/MelBarrett11GOING OFF w/Mel: Judge Rejects Pamela Smarts AppealSomethings Off2026-09-18 | SEND TIPS! * VENMO: venmo.com/melbarrettwrites * CASHAPP: https://cash.app/$SomethingsOffTips * PAYPAL: paypal.com/paypalme/MelBarrett11THURSDAY SHOW: Rob Thomson NOT GUILTY (w Emily See!), Proctor pleads the 5thSomethings Off2026-09-17 | TIP THE CHANNEL: * VENMO: venmo.com/melbarrettwrites * CASHAPP: https://cash.app/$SomethingsOffTips * PAYPAL: paypal.com/paypalme/MelBarrett11GOING OFF w/Mel: Proctor v Scapicchio, 1A Showdown, Clancy Juror Speaks, Hayden Panettieres sus bfSomethings Off2026-09-16 | SEND TIPS! * VENMO: venmo.com/melbarrettwrites * CASHAPP: https://cash.app/$SomethingsOffTips * PAYPAL: paypal.com/paypalme/MelBarrett11GOING OFF w/Mel:Reddingtons Press Tour, Proctor Pleads 5th, Judge Erskine Weighs in on Clancy JurorSomethings Off2026-09-16 | TEXT TO COPY AND PASTE AND PIN IN COMMENTS FOR TIPS: SEND TIPS! * VENMO: melbarrettwrites * CASHAPP: $SomethingsOffTips * PAYPAL: paypal.com/paypalme/MelBarrett11Attorney Mark Bederow explains what its like having Aidan Kearney (AKA Turtleboy) as a clientSomethings Off2026-09-14 | When Rebecca last interviewed attorney Mark Bederow, there was one question she kicked herself for not asking. This was the one.Monday show: Journeys, Journalism, and JurorsSomethings Off2026-09-14 | There's a robust debate taking place over the reporting around the holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy case. But what are the journalism "rules?" WE ARE ACTUALLY QUALIFIED TO TALK ABOUT THIS!
TIP THE CHANNEL: * VENMO: venmo.com/melbarrettwrites * CASHAPP: Ihttps://cash.app/$SomethingsOffTips * PAYPAL: paypal.com/paypalme/MelBarrett11Friday Show: Attorney Mark Bederow on whats normal (and not) in court!Somethings Off2026-09-11 | Attorney Mark Bederow, who respresents Aidan Kearney in many matters, joins the show to talk about Turtleboy's pending trial, his takes on the Clancy outcome, and more!
0:00 Intro, Updates, Justice for Sam + Mel and Rebecca’s 911 Call Theories
35:42 Welcome, Regina!
(Regina says thanks and updates on who she is and what she’s up to!)
51:18 TROs, Emergency Restraining Orders, + What’s Wrong with the System?
(and Regina discusses coercive control)
1:01:36 The Documentary, Financial Control, + Elements of Being a Pastor’s Wife
1:22:17 Rebecca, Mel, and Regina Discuss their Impressions of Mica
(plus closing thoughts– thank you, Regina!)MONDAY SHOW - Mica Miller, a new Karen Read website, and WTF with spaces?Somethings Off2026-09-07 | Mel and Rebecca were scheduled to be joined by a special guest to discuss Mica Miller and the ongoing investigation related to her story, but Regina Ward will have to be rescheduled for a future stream.
Here is the new website with all the Karen Read transcripts, videos, and synched sidebars: commonwealthvread.com
0:00 Intro, Spaces, Dumb-Dumb Tweet of the Week, + Lindsay Clancy Thoughts 29:52 Death of a Pastor’s Wife- Intro to Mica Miller’s Story
46:54 The Role of the Church + JP’s ‘Sermons’
53:31 JP Miller in Hysterics on the Lawn + JP’s Family History
1:10:52 Broken Tail Lights, Selected Readings from Wedge’s Book,
1:21:00 A New Karen Read Website (a searchable archive)
1:38:57 A Bunny Weekend… plus Closing ThoughtsSunday Funday: Kerry Roberts cousin goes HAM on Turtleboy, Mike Crawford shows his body of work!Somethings Off2026-09-06 | Let's all take a breather after the Lindsay Clancy intensity, shall we?
(Juror Question- Reasonable Doubt + Following the Law)
33:43 David Yanetti + Kristina Rex Interview
39:12 Meredith O’Neil Wiretapping Case (hearing/updates)
52:22 Rebecca Called into The Glarer, Greg Connor’s Reaction to Losing, Subpoenas, Parody Songs, + More
1:29:51 Filing in O’Keefe vs. Read Case + Closing ThoughtsLINDSAY CLANCY TRIAL - DAY 27 - #VERDICTWATCH #traumafree Trial RecapSomethings Off2026-09-03 | ...LINDSAY CLANCY TRIAL - DAY 26 - #VERDICTWATCH #traumafree Trial RecapSomethings Off2026-09-02 | ...LINDSAY CLANCY TRIAL - DAY 24 - #VERDICTWATCH #traumafree Trial RecapSomethings Off2026-09-02 | ...LINDSAY CLANCY TRIAL - DAY 25 - #VERDICTWATCH #traumafree Trial RecapSomethings Off2026-09-01 | ...MONDAY SHOW: Mica Miller, Crime Junkie, special guest Ellyn Marsh, and a LOT more.Somethings Off2026-08-31 | ...THURSDAY SHOW - Lindsay Clancy Closing Arguments PLUS Scapicchio Shreds LallySomethings Off2026-08-27 | ...LINDSAY CLANCY TRIAL - DAY 22 - CLOSING ARGUMENTS #traumafree Trial RecapSomethings Off2026-08-27 | ...LINDSAY CLANCY TRIAL - DAY 21 - THE CHARGE CONFERENCE #traumafree Trial RecapSomethings Off2026-08-27 | ...LINDSAY CLANCY TRIAL - DAY 21 - The Commonwealth Rests #traumafree Trial RecapSomethings Off2026-08-26 | ...LINDSAY CLANCY TRIAL - DAY 20 - The Final Expert Witness Weighs in #traumafree Trial RecapSomethings Off2026-08-26 | ...LINDSAY CLANCY TRIAL - DAY 19 - The Final Expert Witnesses Take the Stand #traumafree Trial RecapSomethings Off2026-08-25 | ...BREAKING NEWS LINDSAY CLANCY TRIAL - Kevin Reddington Calls for a Mistrial - #traumafree Trial RecapSomethings Off2026-08-24 | ...Monday Show: Meetup recap; Reddington goes HAM; Wedge is CRINGESomethings Off2026-08-24 | Mel and Rebecca talk about a fiery set of questions in the Clancy case. Also, how was that meetup on the South Shore? And why was Turtleboy's convo with Dave Wedge so cringe?LINDSAY CLANCY TRIAL DAY 18 - Mel Streams the Final Day of the Defenses Case #TRAUMAFREESomethings Off2026-08-21 | ...Brian Higgins Investigates Microdots PLUS Lindsay Clancy Updates DAY 17 - #TRAUMAFREE RECAPSomethings Off2026-08-20 | Mel and Rebecca talk about a new filing by Aidan Kearney in his criminal case, Brian Higgins' fear of a content creator, Judge Gildea's curiosity about Karen Read's extraction release and more!LINDSAY CLANCY TRIAL - DAY 16 Dr Zeizel Cross PLUS TikTok Witness Voir Dire #TraumaFree Trial RecapSomethings Off2026-08-20 | ...Is the Sallyport a Swingers Club?Somethings Off2026-08-19 | ...Jeffika tried to steal a house? allegedlySomethings Off2026-08-19 | ...What did Cox say to Dever?Somethings Off2026-08-19 | ...FYI Lying to the FBI is a crimeSomethings Off2026-08-19 | ...Kelly Dever is PIIIISSEDSomethings Off2026-08-19 | ...Ian Whiffens infamously terrible court outfitSomethings Off2026-08-19 | ...@JoleenLunzers reaction to @TurtleboyLive calling Jeffika a deadbeat losahSomethings Off2026-08-19 | ...LINDSAY CLANCY TRIAL - DAY 15 - Zeizel +Laposata Take the Stand...Mortal Sin #TraumaFree Trial RecapSomethings Off2026-08-19 | ...LINDSAY CLANCY TRIAL - The Commonwealth Rests #TraumaFree Trial RecapSomethings Off2026-08-18 | ...Karen Reads phone confusion and LOTS of Turtleverse gossip!Somethings Off2026-08-17 | Rebecca is back! In this episode, we gossip a lot. And then we talk about some updates in the various Karen Read lawsuits, including the "accidental" release of her phone data by the NCDAO to the HAM plaintiffs.LINDSAY CLANCY TRIAL The Sanity Debate with @IDBHTrueCrime Sam BenignoSomethings Off2026-08-15 | ...LINDSAY CLANCY TRIAL Day 13 with Ellyn Marsh and Maggie Freleng #TraumaFreeTrial RecapSomethings Off2026-08-14 | Join Mel for a trauma-free recap of the Lindsay Clancy Trial. There might even be a special guest. Stay tunedLINDSAY CLANCY TRIAL Day11+12 Was Lindsay Overmedicated? #TraumaFreeTrial RecapSomethings Off2026-08-13 | ...LINDSAY CLANCY TRIAL Day11 - Was Lindsay Overmedicated? #TraumaFreeTrial RecapSomethings Off2026-08-13 | ...LINDSAY CLANCY TRIAL Day 10 - Reddington Holds Dr. Tufts Feet to the FireSomethings Off2026-08-11 | ...Somethings Off with our New Song WERE THE ONES WHO CHASESomethings Off2026-08-10 | ...Turtleboys deposition shenanigans and Bederows letters about that (in our opinion) NJ lunaticSomethings Off2026-08-10 | In this episode, Rebecca and Mel discuss the latest in court around Diller, Turtleboy, and more. Plus, Lindsay Stacchini is (in our opinion) a lunaticLINDSAY CLANCY DAY 9 Part 2 - Dr. Tufts takes the stand (Trauma-free coverage)Somethings Off2026-08-09 | Mel gives recaps of the Lindsay Clancy trial WITHOUT featuring evidence, photos, and other material relating to the deaths of her children. (Trauma-free coverage)LINDSAY CLANCY DAY 9 - The Prescribers and the HOT MIC (Trauma-free trial coverage)Somethings Off2026-08-08 | Mel gives recaps of the Lindsay Clancy trial WITHOUT featuring evidence, photos, and other material relating to the deaths of her children. (Trauma-free trial coverage)Thats SO Gay with @auntiedebbbSomethings Off2026-08-07 | Jimmy AKA Auntie Deb joins Mel for a gay old time!