<p>This week on Podcast Playlist, we’re listening to true crime.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>During the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial, there was a huge amount of online hate directed towards Amber. But what if that was all part of an organized campaign? We’ll find out on Who Trolled Amber.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, even if you’ve never heard of Peter Ivers, you’ve probably heard some of his music without realizing it. He was murdered in 1983, and the case was never solved. Now, a new podcast called Peter And The Acid King is trying to get to the bottom of it. It’s hosted by Penelope Spheeris, a friend of Peter’s and the director of Wayne’s World. Leah will sit down with Penelope to talk about the show, and Peter’s legacy.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>All that and more, this week on Podcast Playlist.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Featuring: Peter And The Acid King, Stolen, White Lies, Who Trolled Amber, Ghost In The Machine</p><p><br></p><p>For links and more info head to <a href="cbc.ca/podcastplaylist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cbc.ca/podcastplaylist</a>.</p>

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The unsolved murder of an 80s counterculture icon, a different kind of doping, and more true crime stories (ft. Penelope Spheeris)

APR 15, 202453 MIN
Podcast Playlist

The unsolved murder of an 80s counterculture icon, a different kind of doping, and more true crime stories (ft. Penelope Spheeris)

APR 15, 202453 MIN

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<p>This week on Podcast Playlist, we’re listening to true crime.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>During the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial, there was a huge amount of online hate directed towards Amber. But what if that was all part of an organized campaign? We’ll find out on Who Trolled Amber.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, even if you’ve never heard of Peter Ivers, you’ve probably heard some of his music without realizing it. He was murdered in 1983, and the case was never solved. Now, a new podcast called Peter And The Acid King is trying to get to the bottom of it. It’s hosted by Penelope Spheeris, a friend of Peter’s and the director of Wayne’s World. Leah will sit down with Penelope to talk about the show, and Peter’s legacy.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>All that and more, this week on Podcast Playlist.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Featuring: Peter And The Acid King, Stolen, White Lies, Who Trolled Amber, Ghost In The Machine</p><p><br></p><p>For links and more info head to <a href="cbc.ca/podcastplaylist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cbc.ca/podcastplaylist</a>.</p>