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“ A new documentary podcast series (co-produced) by Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions . . . will take listeners deep into the unknown side of historic news stories . . . trying to find out if what we think we know ever really even happened. ”
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Episode 16

Missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 (Pt. 2)

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In Part 1, we explored the myriad of theories as to why MH-370 vanished, digging into one that is most common, and understanding how it came to be so widely accepted. Read More >>

But does it make the most sense? In Part 2, Jenks dives into another theory, and while it isn’t the most popular, it may be the most logical in helping to explain the biggest mystery of the decade.  

Guests: Christine Negroni, Best-Selling Author ('The Crash Detectives'). Mark Williams-Thomas, Investigative Journalist. Florence De Changy, Journalist & Author ("The Disappearing Act; The Impossible Case of MH370").

National Transportation Safety Board: Read >
The Atlantic: Read >
NY Mag: Read >
NY Mag: Read >
NY Mag: Read >
NY Times: Read >
Washington Post: Read >
The Week: Read >
The Guardian: Read >
60 Minutes: Watch >
The Crash Detectives: Buy >

Episode 15

Missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 (Pt. 1)

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On March 8, 2014, a Boeing-777 carrying 239 people suddenly disappeared. Read More >>

 It has been called the biggest mystery of the decade, fueling a slew of conspiracy theories and heated debate. How did a massive commercial airplane and everyone aboard just vanish? This episode explores different theories, but also unravels why there are so many. As it turns out, the most popular theory may not be the most logical.

Guests: Christine Negroni, Best-Selling Author ('The Crash Detectives'). Mark Williams-Thomas, Investigative Journalist. Jay Rosen, Media Critic and Writer.

National Transportation Safety Board: Read >
The Atlantic: Read >
NY Mag: Read >
NY Mag: Read >
NY Mag: Read >
NY Times: Read >
Washington Post: Read >
The Week: Read >
The Guardian: Read >
60 Minutes: Watch >
The Crash Detectives: Buy >

Episode 14

Anna Delvey, “The Heiress”

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Rachel DeLoache Williams made a new friend named Anna Delvey. Read More >>

 Anna came from a wealthy German family, lived in a New York City hotel, and was starting an ambitious foundation. But when a trip abroad goes awry, Rachel starts to realize her 'friend' may not be who she thought she was.

Guests: Rachel DeLoache Williams, author ('My Friend Anna')

The New York Times: Read >
The Cut: Read >
My Friend Anna: Buy >

Episode 13

The Shooting of David Ortiz, aka Big Papi

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One of the most famous people in the Dominican Republic is shot and nearly killed. Two established reporters can’t figure out who did it. Read More >>

Should we believe the authorities? Or could it have been the notorious Cesar “The Abuser”? Why won’t anyone talk? Despite knowing who took the infamous shot, it may just be impossible to know what really happened.

Guests: Daniel Castro, reporter (Bleacher Report, “‘It Was A Confusion’: The Shooting of David Ortiz”). Danny Gold, reporter (Sports Illustrated, “The Broken Case of David Ortiz”).

Sports Illustrated: Read >
Bleacher Report: Read >
NYT: Read >
True RGM: Watch >

Episode 12

Instagram Feud Heard Around The World

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Wayne Rooney, a famous soccer player, and his wife's private photos were getting leaked to a tabloid magazine. Read More >>

But then, Colleen, Wayne's wife, discovers through an ingenious Instagram trick who the culprit is.

The story became an international sensation. But what does it say about the news that makes the headlines?

Guests: Charlotte Wilder Senior Writer, Sports Illustrated. Lizzie Curdy,  UK TV Personality.

VOX: Read >
NYT: Read >
The Atlantic: Read >
ITV News: Watch >
Sky News: Watch >
The Morning: Watch >

Episode 11

The Robert Kraft Massage

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Robert Kraft is the owner of the New England Patriots, one of the NFL’s most prestigious franchises. His world came crashing down when he was arrested in a sex trafficking sting. Read More >>

But as it turns out, that is just the beginning of the story.

Guests: Mary Jeong, Journalist (Vanity Fair)

Vanity Fair: Read >
Department of Justice Release: Read >
TCPalm: Read >
TCPalm: Read >
TCPalm: Read >
TCPalm: Watch >
Fox 10: Watch >

Episode 10

Jussie Smollett

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Jussie Smollett was on the hit TV show Empire. He suddenly became a household name after he reported being the victim of a racist and homophobic hate crime. Read More >>

But investigators, including the FBI, now believe that's not what really happened.

NPR: Read >
NPR: Read >
NPR: Read >
NPR: Read >
AP News: Read >
NewsOne: Read >
Chicago Tribune: Read >
Smollett Bond Proffer: Read >
CNN: Read >
CNN: Watch >
Global News: Watch >
NBC News: Watch >

 

Episode 9

The Horses are Dying

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Horse-racing is part of America’s pastime. And the Santa Anita racetrack is perhaps the most prestigious in the country. Read More >>

But within the span of only a few months, 30 horses had died. What really happened?

Guests: Jonathan Drape, New York Times reporter and author of American Pharaoh: The Untold Story of the Triple Crown Winner's Legendary Rise. Larry Smith, horse trainer. Dr. Alec Wallen, Professor of Law and Philosophy. Kathy Guillermo, Senior Vice President of PETA.

The New York Times: Read >
The New York Times: Read >
The New York Times: Read >
The New York Times: Read >
Paulick Report: Read >
Courrier Journal: Read >
ABC7: Read >
CBS Los Angeles: Watch >
Governor Gavin Newsom's Package of Bills to Fight Animal Cruelty: Read >
American Pharaoh: The Untold Story of the Triple Crown Winner's Legendary Rise: Buy >

Episode 8

Lyft Ride From Hell

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After a night out, Alison was picked up in a Lyft to go home. When she awoke the next morning and checked the app, she found it odd her driver had taken her into another state. Read More >>

What transpired after is her journey putting the pieces of the night together, and the battles she faced with Lyft, the NYPD, and her own conscious.

If you are victim of sexual assault, or know a friend in need of help, you can reach out to the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673.

Episode 7

NXIVM Sex Cult

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NXIVM claimed to offer personal and professional development seminars through its "Executive Success Programs". Read More >>

But in reality it was a a cult and a pyramid scheme that brainwashed and blackmailed women into being sex slaves.

Guests: Sarah Edmondson, author of Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped NXIVM, the Cult that Bound My Life. Rick Alan Ross, author of Cults Inside Out: How People Get in and Can Get Out.

Rolling Stone: Read >
The New York Times: Read >
The New York Times: Read >
Times Union: Read >
Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped NXIVM, the Cult that Bound My Life: Buy >
Cults Inside and Out: How People Get In and Get Out: Read >

Episode 6

The Anatomy of an Urban Legend

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It was a Tinder match. Then a date. But she got sick. Read More >>

 When she woke up in the middle of the night, her date was in her basement. 911 was called, but the police came in a surprise fashion. Unless, the whole thing was made up. What really happened?

Guests: Dr. Joseph Stubbersfield, Urban legend expert and researcher.
Matthew Hutson, Writer/Author (The New Yorker, Wired, The Atlantic)

Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth: Read >
Threat-Related Information Suggests Competence: A Possible Factor in the Spread of Rumors: Read >
Negatively-Biased Credulity and the Cultural Evolution of Beliefs: Read >
Serial Killers, Spiders and Cybersex: Social and Survival Information Bias in the Transmission of Urban Legends: Read >
The 7 Laws of Magical Thinking: How Irrational Beliefs Keep Us Happy, Healthy, and Sane: Buy >

Episode 5

The Billionaires Murder: Barry & Honey Sherman

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Barry and Honey Sherman were one of the richest couples in the world. Read More >>

They were beloved for giving hundreds of millions to those less fortunate. But when both were found murdered in their mansion, enemies suddenly appeared. What really happened?

Guests: Jeffrey Robinson, Financial Crime Author. Shashank Upadhye, former VP Global Intellectual Property at Apotex, Inc.

Websleuths: Read More >
Bloomberg: Read More >
The Wall Street Journal: Read More >
The Globe and Mail: Read More >
Washington Post: Read More >
The Canadian Jewish News: Read More >
The Fifth Estate: Watch >
Toronto Police Report: Watch>
City News Toronto: Watch>
Prescription Games: Money, Ego, and Power Inside the Global Pharmaceutical Industry: Buy>

Episode 4

The Interrogation Tape: George Huguely & Yeardley Love

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George Huguely had it all: a bright future, a scholarship on University of Virginia’s esteemed lacrosse team, and a summer job lined up. Read More >>

When George was brought in to speak with police, he believed it was because of an argument he got in with his ex-girlfriend. But when he told them what happened during the argument, everything changed.

Guests: Kathy Redmond, Founder of National Coalition Against Violent Athletes.

Washington Post: Read More >
CBS News: Watch >
Full Interrogation: Watch>
Today: Watch>

Episode 3

The QAnon Mob Murder

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Only months ago, the head of the Gambino Family was shot several times and killed. Rumors sparked of a mob war. Who had killed him? Read More >>

It turns out, it wasn’t anyone people were expecting. What really happened?

Guests: Geoff Schumacher, The Mob Museum. Travis View, Co-host QAnon Anonymous.

New York Times: Read More >
Rolling Stone: Read More >
NY Post: Read More >
NY Daily News: Read More >
PIX 11: Read More >
Today: Watch>
CBS New York: Watch>

Episode 2

JEFFREY EPSTEIN (Part 2)

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Detective Joseph Recarey and Police Chief of Police Michael Reiter are about to find out they are in for the surprise of their lives. They thought they were up against a vast network of Epstein’s friends, lawyers, and private investigators. Read More >>

But as it turns out, it is also their own government.Plus, Epstein dies. And conspiracy theories run wild. What is true. And what is not.

Guests: Tim Malloy, co-author of Filthy Rich; The Shocking True Story of Jeffrey Epstein. Barbara McQuade, former US Attorney. Kirk Blouin, former Palm Beach police officer. EJ Dickson, Rolling Stone.

Filthy Rich Book: Read More >
Miami Herald: Read More >
Daily Beast: Read More >

Episode 1

JEFFREY EPSTEIN (Part 1)

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Everyone has heard about Jeffrey Epstein. But in such a deep case, there are many untold stories that ultimately lead to bringing him down. Read More >>

This isn’t just about Epstein. It’s about power, cover-ups, corruption, and a Florida detective who risked it all to fight the people he thought were on his own team.

Guests Include: Tim Malloy, co-author of Dirty Rich; The Shocking True Story of Jeffrey Epstein.  Barbara McQuade, former US Attorney.  Kirk Blouin, former Palm Beach police officer.  EJ Dickson, Rolling Stone.

Filthy Rich Book: Read More >
Miami Herald: Read More >
Daily Beast: Read More >


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Andrew Jenks is an award-winning filmmaker, TV producer, and author who explores people’s stories which are oftentimes overlooked or misunderstood.

At age 19, Jenks moved into an assisted living facility to capture the true essence of this often forgotten community. What started as a simple, low-budget documentary turned into an international hit, ANDREW JENKS, ROOM 335. At 21-years-old, ESPN Films financed THE ZEN OF BOBBY V., which tracked Bobby Valentine--an American baseball coach who had become a national icon in Japan. The film premiered at the 2008 TriBeca Film Festival. In 2010, Jenks created MTV's WORLD OF JENKS. Jenks was also the face of MTV News' coverage of the 2012 Presidential Election. In 2013, Jenks teamed with Scholastic to publish his book “My Adventures As A Young Filmmaker.”

In 2014, Jenks directed ESPN's 30/30 short film POSTERIZED, part of ESPN’s Emmy Award-Winning series. He also directed the Netflix feature film IT'S NOT OVER, which he shot in India, South Africa, and America, about the global HIV/AIDS crisis. In 2015, CNN Films released his award-winning short film, ALL-AMERICAN FAMILY chronicling an all-deaf high school championship football team. Jenks recently premiered his award-winning feature documentary, dream/killer. He subsequently created and executive produced the documentary series, UNLOCKING THE TRUTH, following Ryan Ferguson’s journey in investigating three wrongful conviction cases, that led to the release of Kalvin Michael Smith (wrongfully incarcerated for 20 years).

He has created and written fictional television scripts for both HBO and ABC Studios.

Jenks is the founder of the largest high school film festival in the world, The All-American High School Film Festival, an annual event is held at the AMC Movie Theaters in New York City that provides over $300K in scholarships to students from over 25 countries.

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Andrew Jenks partners with some of the world’s most recognized media companies to create highly impactful and celebrated work.

At age 19, Andrew moved into an assisted living facility in order to capture the true essence of this often overlooked community. What started as a simple, low-­‐budget documentary turned into an international hit. ANDREW JENKS, ROOM 335, went on to win top prizes at a number of domestic and international film festivals. HBO released the film January 2008 to rave reviews.

At 21-years-old, ESPN Films financed THE ZEN OF BOBBY  V., which tracked Bobby Valentine - an American baseball coach who had become a national icon in Japan. The film premiered at the 2008 TriBeca Film Festival.

In 2014, as part of ESPN’s Academy Award Winning 30 for 30 Shorts Series Jenks released “Posterized,” which took a fascinating look into former NBA center Shawn Bradly’s life in and off the court.

About Seven Bucks

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Co-founded by Dwayne Johnson and producing partner Dany Garcia, Seven Bucks Productions is a multi-platform production company pioneering original content for television, film, emerging technologies, and digital networks. Crossing all entertainment verticals, Seven Bucks Productions creates innovative content rooted in authenticity, strong storytelling, and passion.

Seven Bucks Productions has an ever-expanding slate including tent-pole movies such as Universal’s The Janson Directive, New Line Cinema’s Rampage, Paramount’s Baywatch, and Legendary’s Skyscraper. The company also produces original television programming including HBO’s highly rated comedy series Ballers, Spike TV’s Rock the Troops, HBO Documentaries’ Rock and a Hard Place, CNN’sSoundtracks: Songs that Defined History, and YouTube Red’s Lifeline (2017).

In 1995, Johnson started his career in entertainment with just $7 in his pocket and has since become one of the world’s top-grossing actors with global box office revenue exceeding $5 billion. Garcia began her career in finance with Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith before founding a private wealth management firm and most recently, her talent and media firm, The Garcia Companies. Garcia and Johnson combine their creativity and experience to develop high quality entertainment to inspire audiences around the world.

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