The Redacted Podcast

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...

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 anim...

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 o...

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 ta...

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 th...