Looking For A Man In His Thirties: A Criminal Minds Podcast

Emma and Sara

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A Criminal Minds podcast celebrating the 20th anniversary of the show. Join Emma and Sara for a frantic race down memory lane as they recap (and lovingly mock) Criminal Minds before addressing the true crime that inspired each episode. New episodes every Monday

Recent Episodes

OCT 19, 2026
Aftermath - The Boston Strangler
Hello and welcome to episode 27 of Looking For A Man In His Thirties: A Criminal Minds Podcast. In this episode, Emma is complaining about the logistical nightmare of travelling to the same festival in two locations, Sara is ill, yet again and someone is trying to create families but going about it the wrong way . Side note: Elle really needed therapy several episodes ago. What are you guys playing at? Today, we’re recapping Season 2, Episode 5: Aftermath, before telling you the disturbing case of The Boston Strangler. Given the content of Criminal Minds, we recommend that this episode is suitable for ages 15+. - What Would Penelope Garcia Do? https://myactivity.google.com/results-about-you/home?hl=en-GB&utm_source=google-account&utm_medium=web&rapt=AEjHL4NXTyzYSOYXmoEwEIsoojmIQqDn2Hk5AN8_CskaWGAv9bzK8LEgkYCDkmBsTyCYyPHTouW0eDGklu9WKMUuGdo0fNwvmw UK PTSD UK - ptsduk.org Samaritans - 116 123 Combat Stress - Call 0800 138 1619 or text 07537 173 683 combatstress.org.uk USA bouldercrest.org eraseptsdnow.org National Crisis Text Line: text MHA to 741741 National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673 National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Further Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Strangler https://youtu.be/Azg9q6Of_2M?si=oAQ1v92qkhiz6-PM https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/crime-files/boston-strangler https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-tenacious-women-reporters-who-helped-expose-the-boston-strangler-180981786/ https://www.nytimes.com/1963/09/10/archives/10th-strangling-baffles-police-neighbors-queried-in-killing-of.html https://www.eonline.com/photos/37941/the-boston-strangler-case-explained
103 MIN
OCT 12, 2026
Psychodrama - Mitchell Ray Lucas/ Mehrdad Dashti
Hello and welcome to episode 26 of Looking For A Man In His Thirties: A Criminal Minds Podcast. In this episode, Emma triggered a complete stranger by simply wearing a facemask in public, Sara is having cow troubles and someone is ruining children’s birthday parties. Side note: How do you stumble across sexual sadism? Today, we’re recapping Season 2, Episode 4: Psychodrama, before telling you the bizarre cases of Mitchell Ray Lucas and Mehrdad Dashti. Given the content of Criminal Minds, we recommend that this episode is suitable for ages 15+. - https://villains.fandom.com/wiki/Caleb_Dale_Sheppard https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Caleb_Dale_Sheppard https://case-law.vlex.com/vid/people-v-lucas-docket-892224205 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry%27s_Pub_hostage_incident What Would Penelope Garcia Do? UK Talk to Frank 0300 123 6600. Lines are open 24/7. Text 82111. talktofrank.com WithYou wearewithyou.org.uk For NHS help, you make an appointment with your GP to discuss treatment options, and as always, if you are in crisis, or someone you know is suffering the effects of an overdose, contact 999 immediately. USA Substance Abuse and Addiction Hotline Call the 24/7 helpline: 1(844) 289-0879 drughelpline.org Partnership to End Addiction drugfree.org/article/helpline-get-one-on-one-help Text CONNECT to 55753 to contact a specialist. Online, you can Email for help or schedule a call PBS Doc: The Meth Epidemic (full documentary) | FRONTLINE
133 MIN
SEP 28, 2026
P911 - Kenneth Parnell
Hello and welcome to episode 25 of Looking For A Man In His Thirties: A Criminal Minds Podcast. In this episode, Emma has suffered a medical incident, Sara has been on holiday and someone really wants you to believe that they’re buying kids to save them. Side note: We see you Spy Kid. Today, we’re recapping Season 2, Episode 2: P911, before telling you the unsettling case of Kenneth Parnell. Given the content of Criminal Minds, we recommend that this episode is suitable for ages 15+. - What Would Penelope Garcia Do? So what should you do if you come across child sexual abuse material online? The basic steps are the same: Copy or screenshot the url (web address) Screenshot any messages from the account sharing it, as well as their username/page/group Report the content to the site it’s being hosted on using the in-built report function if possible Report the content to law enforcement through your local police station or the websites listed below DO NOT SHARE THE MATERIAL. That is a crime. UK The IWF (Internet Watch Foundation) has an online reporting tool to lodge a report about child sex abuse material if you see it online, along with signposting to other resources you can use. IWF.org.uk If you have experienced online sexual abuse or are concerned about it happening to someone you know, reports can also be made at ceop.police.uk. As always, if you or the person you are helping is in immediate danger, contact the police on 999. USA rainn.org/get-the-facts-about-csam-child-sexual-abuse-material/what-should-you-do-if-you-or-your-child-has-been-victimized If you are in immediate danger or fear that a child may be, please call 911.
130 MIN