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The Interview Room

Chris McDonough, Karen McDonough

Booking Overview

This is an investigative crime and true-crime interview show focused on missing-person cases, unsolved crimes, homicide investigation, and forensic evidence, typically featuring experienced investigators, forensic specialists, journalists, and other crime professionals. Credible pitches include retired or active homicide investigators, forensic experts, cold-case specialists, prosecutors, investigative journalists, and authors with substantial casework or recognized expertise; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need significant professional credentials.

Metrics

Episodes: 330

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

theinterviewroom.production@gmail.com

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Host

Chris McDonough - Retired homicide detective with extensive experience investigating homicide and major criminal cases.

Karen McDonough - Award-winning investigative journalist focused on crime reporting and major investigations.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Substantial professional experience in homicide investigation, forensic science, cold-case work, prosecution, investigative journalism, or criminal-case analysis, supported by direct casework, leadership, training, or recognized subject-matter expertise.
Required Achievements:  
Decades of homicide or forensic investigation experience, Leadership or training responsibility in criminal investigations, Recognized expertise in cold-case or crime-scene analysis

Recent Guest Discussions

Karen Elliott - Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, Crime-scene Reconstruction, Evidence Documentation, Investigative Misconceptions, And The Limitations Of Blood Evidence In Cold Cases.

Vernon Geberth - Homicide Investigation, Death Investigation, Evidence Preservation, Staged Crime Scenes, 911 Analysis, Investigative Strategy, And Detective Training.

Recent Topics

True Crime, Criminal Investigation, Homicide, Missing Persons, Forensic Science

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Interview Room
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Nancy Guthrie: Why This Investigation Has Hit a Dead End

October 19, 2026

NANCY GUTHRIE CASE: WHY WON'T ANYONE TALK?That door is closed. But why?As questions continue to surround the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, one troubling issue deserves a closer look: Why does it seem so difficult to get people to speak openly about this case?Who is willing to talk? Who is declining interviews? And what can the silence actually tell us?Tonight on The Interview Room, retired homicide detective Chris McDonough and Investigative Journalist Karen McDonough examine the challe...

Nancy Guthrie: Why The Man On Camera Is Not Who You Think

October 15, 2026

The man seen on Nancy Guthrie's doorbell camera may not have been the mastermind. This theory argues he was the "waiter" — the visible person who carried out the plan — while someone else (the "chef") orchestrated everything from behind the scenes. We'll take you inside Splinter Collective in Tucson as well. 🔴 Our merch is here! Check it out: https://tirmerch.store/Re-upload from 10/14/2026

What the Family Doesn’t Want You to Know: The Nancy Guthrie Update

October 12, 2026

Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance continues to raise troubling questions. Now, a statement from her pastor offers a revealing glimpse into the family's desire for privacy.“The family asked me not to engage with the media.”Why has the family requested silence from someone who may have known Nancy through her church community? What can we learn about Nancy's faith, her relationships, and the people who surrounded her before she vanished?Tonight on The Interview Room, the panel examines the ...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Interview Room
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How do I get in touch with The Interview Room?

The Interview Room is hosted by Chris McDonough and Karen McDonough. Its publicly listed email is theinterviewroom.production@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Interview Room?

The publicly listed email for The Interview Room: theinterviewroom.production@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Interview Room have?

Podseeker estimates The Interview Room reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Interview Room?

The Interview Room typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Substantial professional experience in homicide investigation, forensic science, cold-case work, prosecution, investigative journalism, or criminal-case analysis, supported by direct casework, leadership, training, or recognized subject-matter expertise. Common among recent guests: Decades of homicide or forensic investigation experience; Leadership or training responsibility in criminal investigations; Recognized expertise in cold-case or crime-scene analysis. Recent guests include Karen Elliott and Vernon Geberth.

How hard is it to get booked on The Interview Room?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Interview Room cover?

Recent episodes cover True Crime, Criminal Investigation, Homicide, Missing Persons, and Forensic Science. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

theinterviewroom.production@gmail.com

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