Episodes

  • Alex Murdaugh Murder Convictions Overturned

    Alex Murdaugh Murder Convictions Overturned
    May 14 2026
    The Supreme Court of South Carolina ruled that Alex Murdaugh is entitled to a new trial, citing improper influences on the jury. According to the court, Becky Hill's comments and actions compromised the integrity of the jury, violating Murdaugh’s right to a fair trial. The court emphasized that every defendant is entitled to an impartial jury, free from external influences. The court found that Hill made statements to jurors that suggested Murdaugh was guilty. While the court did not review every evidentiary issue raised by Murdaugh's appeal, it provided guidance on the admissibility of his financial crimes in the upcoming trial. South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson expressed disappointment but acknowledged the necessity of a fair trial. Wilson stated that he intends to seek a speedy retrial, hoping to have it completed by the end of the year. Joining the podcast is Matt Siembieda, an attorney and law professor at Temple Law School. Seton Tucker and Matt Harris began the Impact of Influence podcast shortly after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Now they cover true crime past and present from the southeast region of the U.S. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and Youtube. Please support our sponsors Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • SC Podcaster/Journalist Facing Contempt of Court

    SC Podcaster/Journalist Facing Contempt of Court
    May 7 2026
    In this episode Impact dives into a lawsuit that relates to a 2019 boat crash that killed 19 year old Mallory Beach. The alleged driver of the boat was Paul Murdaugh. The lawsuit being discussed is the Renee Beach vs Gregory Parker, et al. Impact has referred to the Beach/Parker Outrage lawsuit. The Beach family alleges that Parkers ran a campaign to harass the family including releasing photos of Mallory’s body in the water after the crash. A hearing has been scheduled for journalist, Mandy Matney, to “show cause” why she should not be held in contempt of court for not attending her deposition at the subpoenaed location. Joining the podcast is Matt Siembieda, an attorney and law professor at Temple Law School. Seton Tucker and Matt Harris began the Impact of Influence podcast shortly after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Now they cover true crime past and present from the southeast region of the U.S. #JusticeMatters #LegalBattle #MalloryBeach #ImpactOfInfluence #MandyMatney Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and Youtube. Please support our sponsors Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • Was The Dismissal of Murdaugh Juror #785 Orchestrated?

    Was The Dismissal of Murdaugh Juror #785 Orchestrated?
    Apr 30 2026
    In this episode Impact explores the controversial dismissal of juror Myra Crosby from the high-profile Alex Murdaugh trial, shedding light on the events that led to her removal and the questions surrounding the possibility of an orchestrated plot.. Seton Tucker and Matt Harris began the Impact of Influence podcast shortly after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Now they cover true crime past and present from the southeast region of the U.S. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and Youtube Please support our sponsors. Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. #TrialUpdates #LegalDrama #JusticeMatters #TrueCrime #CourtroomDrama #murdaugh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Conversation with Veteran Reporter About Modern Journalism

    Conversation with Veteran Reporter About Modern Journalism
    Apr 23 2026
    Discover how media distortion affects public perception of justice. Rob Rosen’s insights offer a deep dive into the realities behind media narratives and their societal impact. In today’s fast-paced media landscape, discerning the truth can be a daunting task. When I spoke with Rob Rosen, an award-winning investigative journalist, he shed light on the critical issue of media distortion, particularly in high-profile crime cases. This post will explore key takeaways from our conversation, focusing on how media shapes public opinion and the importance of seeking comprehensive narratives. Rob Rosen had over 30 years of experience in journalism, having created and served as the showrunner for the investigative true crime series "Reasonable Doubt," which has helped exonerate several wrongfully convicted individuals. His latest book, "Crimes of Omission: Distorted Justice, the Media's War on Truth," delves into how media narratives can mislead the public by selectively presenting information. Seton Tucker and Matt Harris began the Impact of Influence podcast shortly after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Now they cover true crime past and present from the southeast region of the U.S. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and Youtube. #MediaTruth #CrimesOfOmission #InvestigativeJournalism #RobRosen #TrueCrime Please support our sponsors. Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • South Carolina Pastor's Son Accused of Decade-Long Captivity Crimes

    South Carolina Pastor's Son Accused of Decade-Long Captivity Crimes
    Apr 16 2026
    In the latest episode, Impacty dives into the chilling tale of Donnie Ray Birchfield Jr., whose alleged decade-long captivity of four individuals in Lancaster, South Carolina, has left the community reeling. What’s even more disturbing? The connections to his family and their church, raising questions about complicity and awareness. This is more than just a true crime story; it’s a deep dive into human vulnerability, exploitation, and the shocking realities many face. Seton Tucker and Matt Harris began the Impact of Influence podcast shortly after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Now they cover true crime past and present from the southeast region of the U.S. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and Youtube. Please support our sponsors. Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. #TrueCrime #Lancaster #ImpactOfInfluence #Podcast #HouseOfHorrors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • In SC Murder Conviction an Investigator Says Evidence Doesn’t Add Up

    In SC Murder Conviction an Investigator Says Evidence Doesn’t Add Up
    Apr 9 2026
    On July 23, 2021 in a bar located in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Evan Hawthorne and Larry Vaughn, were involved in an altercation that seemed to stem from a disagreement over who had worse PTSD. The next day Hawthorne would be arrested for murdering retired Rock Hill police lieutenant Larry Vaughn. Evan Hawthorne would eventually be sentenced to life in prison. Pete Skidmore, a private investigator with over 32 years of experience in criminal investigations joined Impact to discuss some of the problems he had with the investigation and the trial. Skidmore covers the key aspects of the case, including the initial altercation, the investigation process, and the critical role of video evidence. Seton Tucker and Matt Harris began the Impact of Influence podcast shortly after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Now they cover true crime past and present from the southeast region of the U.S. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and Youtube. Please support our sponsors. Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • Deposition Drama In "Outrage" Lawsuit

    Deposition Drama In "Outrage" Lawsuit
    Apr 8 2026
    Years after Mallory Beach's tragic death in a boat crash, one lawsuit still lingers. It is the "Outrage" case against Parker's Corporation. Impact has done a few episodes on this case. In this episode the discussion revolves around attempts to get depositions that have been requested by both sides. Attorney, Matt Siembieda, joins Seton and Matt to discuss how depositions work and what bis going on in this case. Seton Tucker and Matt Harris began the Impact of Influence podcast shortly after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Now they cover true crime past and present from the southeast region of the U.S. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. #TrueCrime #Investigation #CrimeStory #EvanHawthorne Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and Youtube. Please support our sponsors Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • Reaction and Updates: Murdaugh, Spivey, Rose Petal & Vilardi

    Reaction and Updates: Murdaugh, Spivey, Rose Petal & Vilardi
    Mar 25 2026
    Many cases Impact has covered have updates and listeners and they respond to listener and viewers comments on those episodes. Here are some of the things discussed in this episode. First up, Seton Tucker, Matt Harris and attorney Matt Siembieta address accusations made against Seton by a podcaster. Attorney Matt Siembieta and Impact discuss the importance of being present in the courtroom during a trial like the Murdaugh case . For journalists, understanding the dynamics of the courtroom not only enhances credibility but also enriches the narrative they share with the public. The Berach V Parker Outrage lawsuit has updates and we get insight to how a deposition works. Impact takes on listener complaints on how Impact covered the South Carolina Supreme Court arguments in Alex Murdaugh's appeal. There is an update on the Scott Spivey Case. The March 14th episode featuring an interview with FITSNews founder Will Folks was not without controversy. Those complaints are taken head on. There is more discussion about Becky Hill and jury tampering. Plus, an update involving some of the players in the Rose Petal Murder case. Attorney Matt Siembieda is a graduate of Penn school of Law and a profesor at Temple Law School. Seton Tucker and Matt Harris began the Impact of Influence podcast shortly after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Now they cover true crime past and present from the southeast region of the U.S. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and Youtube. Please support our sponsors. Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 mins