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The Generation Why Podcast

The Generation Why Podcast

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The Generation Why Podcast released its first episode in 2012 and pioneered the true crime genre in the podcasting world. Two friends, Aaron & Justin, break down theories and give their opinions on unsolved murders, controversies, mysteries and conspiracies.

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Social Sciences True Crime
Episodes
  • Chelsea Brooks
    Feb 5 2020

    A pregnant 14-year old girl goes missing after meeting with some friends at a skating rink. The missing girl was Chelsea Brooks who had been dating an 18 year old man named Elgin Robinson Jr. . Chelsea's mother had recently filed an order of protection to get the authorities to act on this situation but they wanted to wait until after the birth of the child in order to run a paternity test before moving forward. Days later, a horrific discovery was made and a family was devastated.

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    31 mins
  • Disappearance of Joshua Guimond - 631
    Jul 7 2025

    November 9th, 2002. St. John’s University, Collegeville, Minnesota. Joshua Guimond left an on-campus party around midnight and was never seen again. There are many theories surrounding the case ranging from a jealous roommate to the smiley face killer. We explore all of them and want to know what you think happened to Joshua Guimond.

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    1 hr
  • Austin Yogurt Shop Murders - 630
    Jun 30 2025

    December 6th, 1991. Austin, Texas. Close to midnight, a patrol officer reported a fire at a local frozen yogurt shop. Firefighters discovered the bodies of four teen girls who had been undressed, tied up, and shot execution style during a robbery. Almost eight years later, a group of four men were arrested and charged, but the Austin Yogurt Shop Murders remain unsolved over 30 years later.

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    1 hr and 10 mins
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I enjoy the thoughtful and sensitive story telling. Both hosts are knowledgeable and articulate. I also enjoy the sounds of their voices.

Great Hosts

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I really love this podcast! Justin and Aaron do an amazing job telling each story and giving all of the facts. they have opinions but they aren't bias and have a good banter with each other as well. I have gone back and listened to all of the old episodes because I love it that much! Check it out!

Relatable and great work

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the guys to a great job of delivering facts. solid content. avoid author episodes.

excellent synopsis of true crimes

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I am not the best at writing, so i will try to keep this short. I really enjoy listening to you talk together I can tell what a stong friendship you have. I first found the podcast through sword and scale and could tell I would enjoy to listen to another true crime podcast. I enjoy hearing different perspectives on weird situations. so like thank you for being who you are. ~jaz~

Thank you for existing.

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I love this podcast a perfect medium and super good to listen to at any time

Love you guys

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I have sooooooooo much respect for kalief Browder..... I was an adult..... a Man...... and I have plead guilty to crimes I didn't commit just to be released from jail...... and I only spent 3&1/2 weeks in there, let alone almost 3 years..... kalief Browder you are my hero

I've been falsely arrested myself before

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I love your podcast and I’ve almost listened to all the recordings on audible. Love the banter and view points of Justin and Aaron.

Love these two

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once again another episode that keeps me listening and I a don't want to end. I love this podcast

absolutely love this poscast

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I love this podcast. it's obvious that you two have different beliefs at times, but that you also share most of the same values, so it is a well-balanced show.

excellent

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I’m always looking for a podcast that gets great reviews and is voluminous so I was excited to start Generation Why. I couldn’t get past three episodes. I felt like they didn’t bring much of anything new to their chosen topics and the guys were just painful. It’s like dragging rocks to get them to make their points- that weren’t that insightful. I skipped ahead a dozen shows to see if they picked up speed as the season went on- nope.

Had high hopes

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