{"podcast":{"title":"The True Crime Tapes","slug":"the-true-crime-tapes-5596626","podcast_index_feed_id":5596626,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5621851/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-crime-tapes--5621851","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f806e002b2c7e16b01b7ca1308804c60.jpg","author":"Bobby Capucci","episode_count":1000,"summary":"The True Crime Tapes pulls you into the shadowy depths of the criminal underworld, where the line between justice and chaos is razor-thin. Each episode dissects the minds of history’s most infamous serial killers, unravels the inner workings of organized crime syndicates, and investigates baffling missing person cases that still haunt the public’s imagination. From the bloody reign of ruthless mob bosses to the chilling patterns of elusive predators, True Crime Time delivers gripping, deeply researched storytelling that leaves no stone unturned. With a relentless pursuit of truth, True Crime Time goes beyond the headlines, diving into the psychology, motives, and investigations behind the world’s most shocking crimes. You’ll hear firsthand accounts, expert analysis, and rare archival material that shed new light on cases both well-known and obscure. Whether it’s the brutality of cartel wars, the sinister precision of serial murderers, or the eerie last-known moments of vanished souls, this podcast brings you face-to-face with the darker side of human. Every week, True Crime Time takes you on a journey through the twisted corridors of crime, guided by immersive storytelling and chi…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-11T22:18:04.649674+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-true-crime-tapes-5596626"},"episode":{"title":"Mega Edition:  Andrew Lownie And His Take Down Of Prince Andrew","slug":"mega-edition-andrew-lownie-and-his-take-down-of-prince-andrew","published_at":"2026-06-28T08:45:03+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-true-crime-tapes-5596626/mega-edition-andrew-lownie-and-his-take-down-of-prince-andrew","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-true-crime-tapes-5596626","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mega-edition-andrew-lownie-and-his-take-down-of-prince-andrew--72717887","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72717887/megaandrewlownieprinceandrew.mp3","summary":"Historian and royal biographer Andrew Lownie has been one of the most outspoken critics of Prince Andrew, portraying him as a deeply entitled figure whose own behavior created the scandal that ultimately engulfed him. In his research and commentary, Lownie has argued that Andrew behaved as though he was above the law and immune from consequences, a mindset he says was shaped by a lifetime of royal privilege. Lownie has described the disgraced royal as a “hypocrite” who repeatedly exercised poor judgment while relying on his status to avoid scrutiny. According to Lownie, this sense of entitlement also helps explain why Andrew maintained his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein long after Epstein’s 2008 conviction, a decision that ultimately proved catastrophic for both Andrew’s reputation and the monarchy itself. Lownie has also argued that Andrew’s association with Epstein was not merely a casual social relationship but one that brought mutual benefits. In Lownie’s assessment, Andrew’s royal title gave Epstein legitimacy and access to elite political and social circles, while Epstein offered Andrew financial help, connections, and access to women. The biographer has suggested that the two men’s friendship was built around overlapping interests in wealth, influence, and personal indulgence, describing it bluntly as a relationship fueled by “money and sex.” Lownie has further criticized the royal family for allegedly shielding Andrew for years, arguing that institutional protection allowed his behavior and poor judgment to continue unchecked until the Epstein scandal forced the issue into public view. to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com","meta_description":"Historian and royal biographer Andrew Lownie has been one of the most outspoken critics of Prince Andrew, portraying him as a deeply entitled figure whose…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1903,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-true-crime-tapes-5596626/episodes/mega-edition-andrew-lownie-and-his-take-down-of-prince-andrew/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-true-crime-tapes-5596626/mega-edition-andrew-lownie-and-his-take-down-of-prince-andrew.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}