Surviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime

Joel Waldman

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Booking Overview

Surviving the Survivor brings a steady lineup of true-crime experts and heavy hitters to break down major cases with an emphasis on the people behind the headlines. For PR professionals, it’s a strong platform for credentialed voices—FBI, investigators, prosecutors/defense attorneys, and major journalists—who can speak authoritatively on investigations and court dynamics.

Metrics

Episodes: 600

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10k-100k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

YouTube: 217.0k subscribers

Instagram: 19.0k followers

Contact Information

joel@contentpartnersmedia.com

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Host

Joel Waldman - Emmy Award-winning former network news correspondent and the host of Surviving the Survivor. The show features him alongside his mother, Karm, a child Holocaust survivor.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
High-credibility true-crime professionals such as FBI profilers, homicide detectives, criminal defense attorneys, prosecutors, forensic experts, major journalists, and law-enforcement/courtroom veterans.
Required Achievements:  
Published investigative reporting or major journalism credits, Deep casework experience (e.g., profiling/investigation), Professional leadership roles in criminal justice or high-profile litigation, Recognized expertise in criminal psychology/forensics

Recent Guest Discussions

Scott Duffey - Nancy Guthrie Case Update And Alleged Ransom Communications/video Claim; Assessing Whether The Message Is Real Or A Hoax

Fil Waters - Nancy Guthrie Case Update And Alleged Ransom Communications/video Claim; Verification Of The Demand Letter Details

Dr Ann Burgess - Suspect And New Ransom Details In The Nancy Guthrie Case

Howard Blum - Reporting Sources’ Information And What It Implies For The Nancy Guthrie Investigation And Ransom Letters

Recent Topics

True Crime, Criminal Justice, Investigation, Forensics, Prosecution

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Surviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime
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Breaking: New Anonymous Note Claims They Have Video of Nancy Guthrie & Suspect on Their Phone

June 27, 2026

BREAKING: A new demand letter in the Nancy Guthrie case is raising major questions after the sender now claims to have video of Nancy with her alleged kidnappers. In this Surviving the Survivor episode, Joel Waldman & #BestGuests Fil Waters & Scott Duffey break down what’s been reported, what investigators are saying, and whether this latest message is real or another possible hoax.  Authorities are working to verify the claim as pressure builds and confusion grows around the credibility of t...

Dr Ann Burgess on Suspect & NEW Ransom Details: "Hello, Savannah. We Have your Mother"

June 26, 2026

Subscribe, Like & Set Alerts to "ALL" for show times & breaking news. https://www.youtube.com/@SurvivingThe... Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-yr... Support the show & be a part of #STSNation: Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ... VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcast Check out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/ Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Survivi...

Ransom Note says Nancy Guthrie is "Buried with Nature" & What Howard Blum's Sources told Him

June 24, 2026

The Nancy Guthrie case takes another dramatic turn as a new ransom note claims Nancy Guthrie is "buried with nature," raising more questions about what happened and whether the message is credible. In this latest update on Nancy Guthrie, acclaimed journalist Howard Blum reveals what his sources are telling him about the investigation, the ransom letters, and where the case may be headed. As the search for Nancy Guthrie continues, investigators in Tucson, Arizona are working to separate fact f...

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