25 episodes

An ambitious True Horrorchestration with cinematic elements. Stories of True Crime, Natural disasters and more, told in often graphic detail by a single narrator, with music chosen or composed with particular atmospheres and moods in mind. This podcast is not for everyone, as I spare no details. The stories you hear from me, will certainly be Worse Than Fiction.

Worse Than Fiction Podcast Les G.

    • True Crime
    • 4.6 • 125 Ratings

An ambitious True Horrorchestration with cinematic elements. Stories of True Crime, Natural disasters and more, told in often graphic detail by a single narrator, with music chosen or composed with particular atmospheres and moods in mind. This podcast is not for everyone, as I spare no details. The stories you hear from me, will certainly be Worse Than Fiction.

    Death Investigator

    Death Investigator

    On this episode, friend of the podcast Landen Wilson joins me to talk about being a Death Investigator. He is a former Death Investigator for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and performed many autopsies during his tenure.

    We also go over the unsolved murder case of Russell and Shirley Dermond, and Landen has a unique connection to the case that most people don't. He actually saw their bodies.

    His personal story about an incident that ultimately led to his resignation from the GBI can be heard on both Murder Was the Case, and Ignorance Was Bliss:

    Murder Was the Case, titled Headshot: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/251-headshot-part-1-death-investigator-dive-bar-w-landen/id1327969221?i=1000551708681

    Ignorance Was Bliss, titled Full Evisceration: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/390-full-evisceration-with-landen-from-autopsy/id1341566170?i=1000551181208
    Landen's podcast, Autopsy: https://www.autopsypod.com/

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29802408

    https://www.facebook.com/WorseThanFictionPodcast

    https://twitter.com/WorseTFPodcast



    Podcast Promo: The Gen-X Gamer Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gen-x-gamer-podcast/id1516167335



    Theme music by Ecdysis:

    https://ecdysis66.bandcamp.com/

    https://www.facebook.com/ecdysisofficial/

    • 1 hr 16 min
    Satan in the Flesh

    Satan in the Flesh

    A serial killer terrorizes several people and their families. A good deal of it could have been prevented.

    Written by Troy Larson

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29802408
    http://worsethanfictionpodcast.com/
    https://www.facebook.com/WorseThanFictionPodcast
    https://twitter.com/WorseTFPodcast 

    Podcast Promo: Apple for the Teacher- https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/apple-for-the-teacher/id1473698720
     
    Theme music by Ecdysis:
    https://ecdysis66.bandcamp.com/
    https://www.facebook.com/ecdysisofficial/ 

    epidemicsound.com

    • 40 min
    Halloween Special: The Confession of Charles Linkworth

    Halloween Special: The Confession of Charles Linkworth

    In honor of my favorite holiday, I have a fictional horror story written by EF Benson, and published in 1912. Enjoy.

    A new true story is in the works, and I should have the writing finished soon. Keep an eye out for that.


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    • 39 min
    My Friend Murdered Paul Brown

    My Friend Murdered Paul Brown

    I'm not dead yet! ....I will be one day, but this isn't that day! I have posted about where I've been on both Twitter, and in the Facebook group, so if you want to interact directly with me, or get any news I might have, those are the best places to find it.

    This is a short true crime story I wrote a while back that I was personally involved in. The Murder of Paul Brown in Hamilton Ohio. I've pulled it from Patreon exclusivity, and I give to you all. It's...intimate, and very real, especially to me since it was so close to home. Just listen to it, this story probably has more soul than anything I've ever released.

    Content Warning by Emily G. Thompson of the Morbidology podcast: https://morbidology.com/morbidology-podcast/


    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29802408

    https://www.facebook.com/WorseThanFictionPodcast

    https://twitter.com/WorseTFPodcast


    Theme music by Ecdysis:

    https://ecdysis66.bandcamp.com/

    https://www.facebook.com/ecdysisofficial/


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    Sources:

    http://www.sconet.state.oh.us/pdf_viewer/pdf_viewer.aspx?pdf=587808.pdf

    https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/3958956/state-v-miller-unpublished-decision-6-5-2006/

    https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-ca6-09-03151/pdf/USCOURTS-ca6-09-03151-0.pdf

    • 11 min
    Schizophrenia

    Schizophrenia

    Here is the failed, former "Mental Horrors" that I mentioned in 8000 Tons. I failed hard at making it work the way I wanted, but as I explain in the intro, I went about it the wrong way and wasted many, many hours trying to write a story within this discussion. I decided to scrap it, and release this as-is.

    The Book Kate mentions in the conversation: "Flowers for Algernon" https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36576608-flowers-for-algernon

    Thank you for your patience, and I'm charging headlong into the next episode, which is a story that few podcasters are brave enough to tell in detail.

    Featuring the expert knowledge of Kate Wallinga from the podcast, Ignorance Was Bliss: https://iwbpodcast.com/

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29802408
    http://worsethanfictionpodcast.com/
    https://www.facebook.com/WorseThanFictionPodcast
    https://twitter.com/WorseTFPodcast 

    Podcast Friends- 

    British Murders: https://linktr.ee/britishmurders

    Harpy Hour: https://www.harpyhourpodcast.com/

    Cold Callers Comedy: https://linktr.ee/ColdCallersComedy

    Theme music by Ecdysis:
    https://ecdysis66.bandcamp.com/
    https://www.facebook.com/ecdysisofficial/

    • 1 hr 30 min
    8000 Tons- a Minisode with updates

    8000 Tons- a Minisode with updates

    A little episode to give everyone an update and remind followers that I'm still here!

    Not only that, but I go through a listener requested story without a script! I hope it isn't bad...and I'd be willing to bet that the overwhelming majority of you have never heard of this crime. The murder weapon is horrific to imagine, and the terror that the victims must have felt cannot be overstated.

    Research assistance provided by Lana McCall

    Content Warning by: Fern from Evidence of a Crime podcast: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/evidence-of-a-crime-1182601

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29802408

    http://worsethanfictionpodcast.com/

    https://www.facebook.com/WorseThanFictionPodcast

    https://twitter.com/WorseTFPodcast



    Theme music by Ecdysis:

    https://ecdysis66.bandcamp.com/

    https://www.facebook.com/ecdysisofficial/



    epidemicsound.com

    • 23 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
125 Ratings

125 Ratings

mmcw1226 ,

I appreciate a great podcast like this one!

This podcast has what it takes to keep you listening…
Great voice, no bantering, well researched and good flow.

Niban #2dj ,

Interesting

Horrible grammar. In a great big bleeping way.

Phoenixkristinsayshi ,

100%

I’m very picky about my true crime podcasts. I like straight up good story telling, with facts, no banter. This one fits the bill. Happy to add this to my regular listens! Thanks Les!

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