The Cult Queen of Canada from Uncover

Brian McWilliams, a technology journalist and author, joins former neo-Nazi organizer Davis Wolfgang Hawke, who transformed his skills into a lucrative spamming empire. They dive into Hawke's shady transition from selling Nazi memorabilia to becoming a high-volume spammer. Discover how a seemingly innocuous product—penis pills—became a goldmine for them. Learn about AOL's legal battle against spammers and Hawke’s dramatic evasion of authorities, including burying cash and hiding wealth in gold bars.

The mysterious murder of Jesse James unfolds with intriguing theories about buried gold and crypto fortunes. The podcast delves into his secretive life in Squamish and explores his connections to the climbing community. Questions arise regarding his cryptocurrency dealings, suggesting he may have been targeted for his wealth. Allegations of scams and past grudges hint at motives for violence. As investigators hit dead ends, the discussion paints a complex picture of Jesse's duality, leaving listeners pondering whether his fate was coincidental or a result of his choices.

A dirtbag climber's mysterious death leads to shocking revelations. Jesse James, found dead in a burnt vehicle, harbors a complex past. Uncovering his identity reveals he was actually a neo-Nazi with a Jewish heritage, sparking questions about his life choices. Delve into his criminal activities, including spamming schemes and hidden wealth in crypto and gold. Each twist unravels a darker side of a man living multiple lives. Prepare for a gripping tale that challenges perceptions of identity and morality.

Clifford Olson, a notorious serial killer who brutally murdered eleven children in the 1980s, shares his unsettling insights during chilling phone calls from prison. The conversation reveals his manipulative nature and the emotional complexities surrounding his actions. It also encourages reflections on guilt, redemption, and the murky motivations behind his heinous crimes. This dark exploration not only addresses the impact on victims' families but also confronts the uncomfortable truths about understanding the minds of such individuals.

‘They called him the Candyman.’In British Columbia’s lower mainland, children are disappearing. Families are terrified as the local RCMP attempts to find out who is preying on vulnerable kids.At a time when both the public and the police don’t know how to deal with a serial killer, Clifford Olson slips through the cracks.

It’s the summer of 1981 and the RCMP have their sights set on Clifford Olson, who is well known to them as a career criminal and informant. As police investigate, kids continue to be taken. Kids like Judy Kozma, a 14-year-old who never made it home from her shift at McDonald’s. By the time he’s finally arrested, Olson has murdered at least eleven young people. The RCMP’s case against him is weak - until Olson proposes a deal. In the present day, Arlene speaks to family members of those he killed. 

The country is shocked to learn that a serial killer has been paid by the police - $100,000 in return for the locations of his murder victims. Even as decades have passed, opinions are split on this controversial deal. Was Clifford Olson rewarded for his heinous crimes, or was this necessary to stop the killing? And what do the architects of the deal think about it today?

After months speaking to Clifford Olson, Arlene is still searching for answers. So she turns her attention to his mysterious wife: the woman who received the ‘cash for bodies’ payout.  She’s been attacked by the media and faces the scorn of the public - but Arlene knows there is more to Joan Olson than meets the eye. 

Clifford Olson is serving eleven life sentences for killing eleven children. By now, Arlene has been speaking to him for years and is starting to understand this serial killer - and starting to suspect he’s guilty of more murders.Now, she just needs to get him to confess.

Arlene’s patience with Clifford Olson is wearing thin until he says something truly shocking: he’s stolen a handcuff key and plans to escape.And that’s just one of many ways he’s twisted the justice system to his advantage.In the present day, Arlene and Nathaniel grapple with the devastation Olson has left in his wake. Alongside the families and loved ones of his victims, they consider why it’s important to shine light on this difficult story.