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The Thing About Helen & Olga

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Helen and Olga are kindly old ladies who open their hearts and wallets to down-and-out men in Los Angeles. In a city named for angels, the two women seem heaven-sent. After one of the men is killed by a hit-and-run driver -- and then another suffers the same fate -- investigators uncover a horrifying and twisted plot that stuns even the most seasoned detectives. Listen to all episodes of The Thing About Helen & Olga now completely free, or subscriber to Dateline Premium to listen ad-free: DatelinePremium.com

Helen and Olga are kindly old ladies who open their hearts and wallets to down-and-out men in Los Angeles. In a city named for angels, the two women seem heaven-sent. After one of the men is killed by a hit-and-run driver -- and then another suffers the same fate -- investigators uncover a horrifying and twisted plot that stuns even the most seasoned detectives. Listen to all episodes of The Thing About Helen & Olga now completely free, or subscriber to Dateline Premium to listen ad-free: DatelinePremium.com

Keith Morrison reads Edgar Allan Poe Stories

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Keith Morrison reads Edgar Allan Poe Stories 19 Oct 2026

Hey, Dateline fans. The trailer for season 5 of Morrison Mysteries is waiting for you… Enter the shadowy world of Edgar Allan Poe, brought to life by the unmistakable voice of Dateline’s Keith Morrison. In Season 5 of Morrison Mysteries, experience the mystery and madness of Poe's haunting classics, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Black Cat and The Murders in the Rue Morgue. Just search “Morrison Mysteries” to follow now or click here: swap.fm/l/mmdfd Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

6 – The Bottom Line 16 Nov 2021

Fireworks and finger pointing in court as two little old ladies do whatever it takes to beat a murder rap. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

5 – Just a Little Red Paint 16 Nov 2021

The investigation goes into high gear with the discovery of the murder weapon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

4 – Girl Talk 16 Nov 2021

Detectives leave Helen and Olga alone together in a room wired for sound. Old resentments boil over. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

3 – Silk Pajamas and a Flimsy Nightgown 16 Nov 2021

The Granny Task Force conducts simultaneous early-morning raids at the homes of Helen and Olga. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2 – “The Girls” 16 Nov 2021

An insurance investigator’s hunch leads law enforcement to assign a task force to tail two little old ladies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1 – Nothing to Lose. Everything to Gain 16 Nov 2021

Helen and Olga are on a mission to help homeless men in Los Angeles, when tragedy strikes. Twice. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Introducing: The Thing About Helen & Olga 05 Nov 2021

Helen and Olga are kindly old ladies who open their hearts and wallets to down-and-out men in Los Angeles. In a city named for angels, the two women seem heaven-sent. After one of the men is killed by a hit-and-run driver -- and then another suffers the same fate -- investigators uncover a horrifying and twisted plot that stuns even the most seasoned detectives. All six episodes of this chilling podcast from Keith Morrison and Dateline are available now. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.