Introducing the Murder Diaries Podcast

Big welcome to the ladies from Murder Diaries Podcast.

Thanks for taking time to chat with us today. How are you doing? How has 2022 been treating you so far?

2022 has been great for us at The Murder Diaries. We have some big plans for the podcast and other projects in the works; so, we can’t wait to see where we end up!

We would love it if each of you told us more about yourselves and your stories and where you are from!

P: Hi! I’m Paige, Co-host and Co-creator of the Murder Diaries Podcast. I found true crime at an early age growing up in the 90s with shows like Unsolved Mysteries, America’s Most Wanted, and Rescue 911. Not to mention the tragic case of Jon Benet and the televised OJ Simpson trial. As an adult my interest in true crime and heart for the cause of ending violence against women only grew. I have a background in psychology and public service that only fuels this drive. A fun fact about me would be that I come from a large family. My mom is one of 9 children, and my dad one of 4. I have many amazing Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins, along with my 3 siblings. I became an Aunt at a young age, and hold that title with pride. Between both my husband’s side of the family and mine, we have 13 nieces and nephews!

N: Natalie here; I’m the other half of The Murder Diaries and a California native. True crime found me early on in life, too. My aunt’s friend, Linda, was murdered in 1995. I distinctly remember her helping search for Linda, going to the funeral, and attending court proceedings. However, I didn’t learn all the details until I was older. Then I started reading true crime books and researching cases on my own. I needed to know why— why do people kill, and why are the victims disproportionately women. As I’ve gotten older, those whys have turned into another question: how can I share these stories while honoring the lives of the victims? Storytelling has always been a major facet of my life. I worked on a soap opera for years, co-created an 8-episode web series, and sold short stories, but it wasn’t until Sarah Koenig released Serial that I realized I could use my skills as a writer to bring awareness to those in need of justice.

We love your podcast and it is amazing – but tell us who YOU listen to in your free time.

N: I listen to SO many podcasts, but my current favorite is the It’s Always Sunny podcast. Glenn, Charlie, and Rob AKA Dennis, Charlie, and Mac recap one episode at a time and discuss the behind-the-scenes of their hit show, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. It’s lighthearted, and the guys are hysterical.

P: my podcast listening list is endless! Right now I’m really in to Disappearances and Voices for Justice by Sarah Turney. I also love The Vanished Project and To live and Die in LA. There are so many amazing podcasts out there I could list so many more!

What has been the most difficult part of breaking into the podcast world

Balance, balance, balance. It was definitely a learning curving balancing 9-5 jobs with a podcast. You have to take your podcast seriously and be consistent.

How did you choose the name of the podcast?

At the end of the day we are storytellers, but in The Murder Diaries’ Podcast the stories we tell are about murdered and missing persons. In every episode we tell the story of the victim’s life and last moments. Their stories are unique and personal, just as a diary is. It is an honor and privilege to tell their stories and keep their memories and stories alive. With each episode publishing, we are also documenting their story and memory, much like a diary does. Thus, The Muder Diaries!

Tell everyone where to listen to the podcast and find you on social media?

You can find The Murder Diaries on all podcast platforms. Spotify, Apple Podcast, iHeart, Pandora… you name it!

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