True Crime & Hollywood: A Personal Tale

By: True Crime & Hollywood: A Personal Tale
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  • Dive deep into the world where true crime intersects with Hollywood in "True Crime & Hollywood: A Personal Tale". This compelling podcast takes you beyond the lens exploring the real-life impact of crime stories that captivate audiences worldwide. Join true crime producer, Celene Beth Olsen as she interviews true crime survivors who share their harrowing experiences and insights into living through high-profile cases. Hear from producers and industry insiders about the challenges and rewards of working in true crime entertainment.
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Episodes
  • The Dark Side of Hollywood: Scandals, Survivors, & Utah's Reality with Lauren Skae
    Nov 29 2024

    In this new bonus episode, Lauren Skae (formerly Zen Blonde) and Celene Beth discuss Jessica Reid Kraus, the Instagram & Substack creator of House in Habit, and her troubling history of harassing sexual assault survivors who speak out against powerful figures in Hollywood. They examine Kraus' role in enabling toxic behaviors, the harm it caused to survivors, and how her actions further traumatized those speaking out, all while hindering the fight for accountability in the industry.


    The conversation then turns to Armie Hammer with Lauren sharing how she became involved in the House of Hammer docuseries after covering the actor’s familial scandals on TikTok. She reflects on the emotional toll of the case and the importance of supporting sexual assault survivors along the way.


    The episode also touches on controversial figures like Nick Fuentes, whose post-2024 election rhetoric continues to spark fear in SA survivors around the country. Lauren gives her take on Fuentes’ influence in the political and cultural landscape.


    Finally, no conversation with Lauren and Celene would be complete without discussing Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, other Utah-based reality docuseries, and what life is really like in Utah!


    This episode offers an insightful look at Hollywood scandals, the fight for justice, and the role of pop culture in shaping public perception and narratives!

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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Kristen's Personal Tale
    Nov 27 2024

    In this episode, Kristen Akers Gozdecki, a seasoned television producer and executive, shares her journey through the world of true crime and documentary storytelling. Beginning her career in 2001 with American Justice on A&E, Kristen went on to work on high-profile projects such as the Emmy-nominated Inside 9/11 and a two-hour National Geographic documentary on the war in Afghanistan.

    Over the past decade, she has produced and executive produced true crime content for major platforms like A&E, Investigation Discovery, Oxygen, and Paramount+. Kristen opens up about how the events of September 11 profoundly impacted her, both personally and professionally, and how her experiences with trauma have influenced her approach to storytelling, particularly in the true crime genre.

    Kristen also reflects on her love for Jim Henson’s creative legacy and Susan Harris, the creator of The Golden Girls, revealing how these figures have inspired her. As she works on her first independent documentary set to air nationally on PBS in 2026, Kristen shares insights into her evolving focus on ethical true crime narratives and the delicate balance of honoring victims while navigating the complexities of public interest.

    This episode offers a candid look at Kristen's career, her personal growth, and her thoughtful approach to true crime and documentary filmmaking.

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Rita's Personal Tale
    Nov 20 2024

    In this episode, Celene Beth sits down with Rita Isbell, sister of Errol Lindsay, one of Jeffrey Dahmer’s victims. Rita’s emotional courtroom statement in 1992 became a pivotal moment in the trial, but for decades, the media reduced her identity to that single instance of grief and anger.

    Rita opens up about how her portrayal, particularly in Ryan Murphy's Dahmer series, retraumatized her, as the show dramatized her personal pain without consent or respect for her full story. Despite these challenges, Rita shares how she has worked through her grief and found healing, focusing on the beauty of nature, music, cooking, and travel to help her move forward.

    Her journey is one of resilience, showing that while trauma shaped her past, it has also fueled her growth into a woman who embraces life’s joys and finds peace along the way.

    Follow Rita on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rita_isbell?lang=en

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    53 mins

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