Inside the Investigation with Payne Lindsey, Dennis Cooper, and Kyle Tekiela

About this episode

The episode provides an insider's perspective on the making of investigative podcasts, featuring candid discussions among hosts and guests.

Have you ever wondered what happens off mic in an investigative podcast? Join Payne Lindsey (Up and Vanished), Dennis Cooper (Culpable), and Kyle Tekiela (Crook County) for a candid look inside making a hit series. Hear personal reflections about honest storytelling, lifelong bonds to the cases you cover, and maintaining curiosity despite external pressures. Hear raw, insider takes on the un-aired side of podcasting. Recorded live from the Tenderfoot TV stage at CrimeCon 2025.

People in this episode

Host: Payne Lindsey

Guests: Dennis Cooper, Kyle Tekiela

Topics covered

• investigative podcast
• storytelling
• podcasting industry
• personal reflections
• curiosity
• case bonds

Keywords

• investigative podcast
• storytelling
• CrimeCon
• Payne Lindsey
• Dennis Cooper
• Kyle Tekiela
• podcasting
• curiosity
• case bonds

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tenderfoot TV

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