Alternative Interests Podcast
1) Episode 149: The Hillcrest Primary School Tragedy
On December 16, 2021, what should have been a day of celebration for Hillcrest Primary School students marking the end of the school year turned to tragedy in an instant. In the wake of an unforeseen ...Show More
2) Bonus: Interview with Cierra Sweitzer
In the second of two bonus episodes, Crystal speaks with Preston's mother, Cierra. She shares her experience navigating the worst day of any parent's life, her observations and surprising aspect of t...Show More
3) Bonus: Preston Sweitzer
In the first of two bonus episodes, we discuss the tragic death of 5 month old Preston. This episode does involve discussion of his injuries and statements from his care team so please use caution whe...Show More
4) Episode 148: Mark Van Dongen
Mark had been dating his girlfriend Berlinah for several years before he decided the relationship wasn't what he wanted; he broke things off, moved out, and started dating someone new. Berlinah could ...Show More
5) Episode 147: Cherish Periwinkle
Cherish was 8 years old when absolute scum from the depths of hell befriended and gained the trust of her mother, Rayne, while they were out doing some last minute shopping. This heartbreaking case is...Show More
6) Episode 146: Benjaman Kyle
Benjaman Kyle was the assumed name of a man who was found naked and nearly unconscious behind a Burger King in 2004. For over a decade he knew nothing of his life before he was found, and despite effo...Show More
7) Episode 145: PSA - Sextortion
Sextortion is a steadily rising form of online blackmail, primarily targeting teenaged boys. The warning signs are easy to spot if you are aware of what they look like; we are aiming to increase aware...Show More
8) Episode 144: Ben & Melissa Oxley
Melissa Oxley was suddenly jolted awake in the middle of the night after hearing a loud noise. She went to investigate and found the front door of the home wide open, and returned to find her husband,...Show More
9) Episode 143: Jailyn Candelario
In 2023, 16 month old Jailyn suffered for 10 long days while her mother simultaneously enjoyed herself on a vacation with her friends. Content Warning: This episode is rough and involves discussion o...Show More
10) Episode 142: Colleen Ritzer
Colleen was one of those bright souls who worked hard daily to uplift those around her and lived her life being a positive influence to everyone lucky enough to know her. In her second year as a teach...Show More