The Best 10 Generation Why Episodes
The Generation Why Podcast, created in 2012 and now under the Wondery umbrella, is one of the original true crime podcasts with hundreds and hundreds of episodes to dive into. Hosts and good friends Aaron Habel and Justin Evans cover a different true crime case each week, including classics like Brandon Lawson, Steven Avery, Jeffrey Dahmer, and even the Mothman. With a love for storytelling, Aaron and Justin do a great job summing up the details of complicated true crime cases, and providing their own opinions and analysis. With so many episodes to choose from, it can be hard to know where to start, but check out this list for the best Generation Why podcast episodes, curated with the help of Podyssey’s community of true crime lovers.
Last Updated: Mar 18th, 2022
1) Brandon Lawson - 193
One of the most baffling missing person cases that still remains unsolved today, the story of Brandon Lawson is a must-listen. On August 8, 2013, Brandon left his home — and four young children — in the middle of the night after a fight with his girlfriend. Shortly after, his brother Kyle received a call from Brandon saying that he had run out of gas on the side of the highway. But when Kyle arrived to help him, Brandon’s car was abandoned and he was nowhere to be found. Brandon also made a strange call to 911 before Kyle arrived that is the fodder of much speculation. What happened to Brandon Lawson? Listen to this best episode and see if you can put the pieces together.
2) Lululemon Murder - 157
On March 12, 2011, the owner of a Lululemon in Bethesda, Maryland was opening up the shop when she realized that the place had been ransacked. Authorities soon found one worker, Jayna Murray, murdered, and a survivor, Brittany Norwood, tied up with zip ties and covered in cuts. At the hospital, Brittany told authorities what happened that night: she had forgotten her wallet in the store after closing and had called Jayna to let her in. When the two women were inside, two men dressed in black attacked them. However, Brittany’s story doesn’t add up, and as Aaron and Justin reveal the true nature of this case, you’ll see why this is regarded by fans as one of the best episodes of Generation Why.
3) Josh & Susan Powell - 280
West Valley City, Utah. December 7th, 2009. Josh Powell took his two sons camping at 12:30am so they could have s'mores. This wasn't a typical trip to take during a snow storm and on a Monday morning,...Show More
4) Jury Duty – 01 – Generation Why
Jury Duty. We discuss Justin’s experiences serving as a jury member in a homicide case. For those who have never served on a jury or have much knowledge of how our court system works, this should be v...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.5) Steven & Cary Stayner - 207
Steven & Cary Stayner. Merced, California. 1972. A 7 year-old boy named Steven Stayner is abducted by a pedophile. He is kept for 7 years and suffers daily abuse. In 1980, his abductor then kidnaps a ...Show More
6) Piracy – 04 – Generation Why
Piracy. We discuss media & content piracy with our friend Adam. SOPA, PIPA, & other legislative actions are the government’s response to pressure from media content providers who are still finding the...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.7) Personal Stories – 26 – Generation Why
Personal Stories. Justin & Aaron both share personal stories. One involves run-ins with dangerous pedophiles and the other involves a home intruder. We go over the details of these occurrences and dis...Show More
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AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.8) Darlie Routier – 38 – Generation Why
Darlie Routier. In 1996, two young boys were murdered in their own home. Their father & infant sibling were left unharmed. The mother, despite apparent injuries to herself, was not considered a victim...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.9) Missing 411 - 242
Missing 411. North America. One man's research shows that for more than a century, people have been disappearing under mysterious circumstances across North America. Now, author David Paulides brings ...Show More
10) Golden State Killer
Aaron is joined by Mike Morford from Criminology Podcast to discuss the Golden State Killer who was captured on Wednesday, April 25th, 2018. While much remains unknown at this point, the notorious ser...Show More