Sometimes people ask me to talk
Over the past 12 years, I've been featured on several television programs discussing various cases I've covered or topics I've studied. I also routinely speak at journalism and crime conferences, podcast conventions, library events and, once, even a Shakespeare Theatre Company.
Because queries have become more frequent and difficult to schedule, I typically request a nominal speaking fee of $1,200 for most events to account for the time required to (re)learn a case and take time away from my day job and family. If traveling and hotel accommodations are required, I ask that those be covered as well. The fee can be negotiable, but please understand that as much as I'd love to talk to everyone for free, it just isn't possible. I have a reputation for being relatable, candid, prepared, thoughtful and, without fail, irreverent even when I'm on good behavior. If you're looking for someone with a filter, I'm not for you.
To make a request, please visit the contact page.
Because queries have become more frequent and difficult to schedule, I typically request a nominal speaking fee of $1,200 for most events to account for the time required to (re)learn a case and take time away from my day job and family. If traveling and hotel accommodations are required, I ask that those be covered as well. The fee can be negotiable, but please understand that as much as I'd love to talk to everyone for free, it just isn't possible. I have a reputation for being relatable, candid, prepared, thoughtful and, without fail, irreverent even when I'm on good behavior. If you're looking for someone with a filter, I'm not for you.
To make a request, please visit the contact page.
Selected TV appearances From the interview recording for The Kennedy Files.
• Snapped (Oxygen channel), case TBA, expected release in July 2019.
• The Kennedy Files (REELZChannel), documentary on the Kennedy family, Nov. 10, 2015. • Behind Mansion Walls (Investigation Discovery), the Yeardley Love case, Aug. 8, 2013. • Deadly Affairs (Investigation Discovery), "Lethal Acquisition," Oct. 6, 2012. • Crime Stories (Biography Channel), the Cindy Zarzycki case, Sept. 3, 2010. • Dateline (NBC), "The Case of the Girl Who Never Came Home" (Cindy Zarzycki), Sept. 3, 2010. • Crime Stories (Biography Channel), "The Missing Mom" (the Tara Grant case), May 2009. • Dateline (NBC), "The Valentine's Day Murder Mystery" (Tara Grant), Feb. 29, 2008. |
Selected public speaking events• Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, March 10, 2019, in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Weight of Accusation.
• Ohio SPJ, March 9, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. Crime Podcasting and Making a Great Podcast. • Culture of Innovation, Nov. 1-3, 2018, in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Ethics of Podcasting and Lessons in Storytelling from Webby Award-nominated Podcasters. • Excellence in Journalism, Sept. 27-29 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. Through Earbuds: Investigative Journalism and Podcasts. • Ohio History Connection, July 14, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. Crime and Corruption. • Richland Library, Oct. 13, 2017 in Columbia, South Carolina. Listening to Murder: A True Crime Podcast Panel. • Werk It: The Podcast, Oct. 3-5 2017 in Los Angeles. Creating Universes and Accused: The Unsolved Murder of Elizabeth Andes. • Excellence in Journalism, Sept. 7-9, 2017 in Anaheim, California. Accused: Going for the Long Shot. • The Flyover Fest, May 11-13 in Columbus, Ohio. Accused. • Colorado Press Association, Dec. 16, 2016 in Denver. The Making of 'Accused' and The Ethics of Audio. • TedX, April 14, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Developing Your BS Detector. |
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