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The Jinx

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Season 0

• _{Tuesday, April 9th, 2024}

  2: The Jinx Podcast | Chapter 2

  In this episode, Robert Durst reveals information about his mother's tragic demise as well as the marital issues that led up to his wife Kathie's disappearance in 1982. Andrew dissects Bob's alibi from the night his wife vanished, while also featuring a never-before-heard conversation with Bob's former secretary, Flo Jones.

• _{Tuesday, April 9th, 2024}

  1: The Jinx Podcast | Chapter 1

  A bizarre 2001 murder in Texas resurrects public interest in NYC real-estate scion Robert Durst. Hosted by Jinx Executive Producer Zac Stuart-Pontier, the show reveals why Bob Durst sought out director Andrew Jarecki and agreed to an exclusive one-on-one interview. It features never-before-heard conversations and Durst’s long-hidden prison phone calls.

• _{Wednesday, April 10th, 2024}

  3: The Jinx Podcast | Chapter 3

  Robert Durst has once again made headlines when Susan Berman – his long-time best friend and a possible witness to his wife’s disappearance – is found murdered in LA. This episode focuses on Susan's past as the daughter of a notorious Las Vegas gangster, in order to determine if she might have known crucial information about what happened to Kathie. Bob discovers why it's not a good idea to interfere with Kathie's best friend Gilberte.

• _{Wednesday, April 10th, 2024}

  4: The Jinx Podcast | Chapter 4

  Robert Durst goes on trial for the murder of Morris Black in Texas with a dream team of attorneys. We dig into Bob's penchant for disguises, his relationship with Morris Black, and what may have motivated Bob to kill him.

• _{Monday, April 15th, 2024}

  5: The Jinx Podcast | Chapter 5

  In the years since Kathie Durst disappeared, no progress has been made in finding out what happened to her. Then, a breakthrough: a voicemail from Susan Berman's son Sareb Kaufman holds a crucial piece of evidence that could be the key to solving the mystery. Andrew seeks advice from former OJ prosecutor Marcia Clark, and decides to confront Bob, putting him back in the hot seat for an interview that could change everything.

• _{Monday, April 15th, 2024}

  6: The Jinx Podcast | Chapter 6

  In the final episode of Part One Andrew approaches his greatest challenge yet: convincing Bob to sit for a second interview during which he plans to confront him with damning evidence on camera. Bob's evasive tactics and lies threaten to derail Andrew's efforts, but fate intervenes, providing unexpected leverage. As tension mounts, Andrew and filmmaking partner (and podcast host) Zac Stuart-Pontier meticulously rehearse for this pivotal moment – wondering the whole time whether this will lead to a breakthrough, or disaster.

• _{Wednesday, April 17th, 2024}

  7: The Jinx Podcast | Bonus Episode

  As Bob’s last interview ends, he whispers a confession that will remain hidden for months. Listen to a special bonus episode that uncovers how it is discovered and what comes next, as the filmmakers race to track down Bob before the show airs and he disappears.

• _{Thursday, April 25th, 2024}

  8: The Jinx Podcast | Chapter 7

  Just before the finale of The Jinx Part One airs, Bob Durst goes on the run. Director Andrew Jarecki fears for his family’s safety until Bob is arrested by the FBI in New Orleans. Then, Andrew travels down to New Orleans to see if Bob has more to say.

• _{Sunday, April 28th, 2024}

  9: The Jinx Podcast | Chapter 8

  Bob's inner circle comes to grips with his misdeeds. Susie Giordano — Bob’s girlfriend/assistant/gal Friday — gives Andrew and the Jinx team access to Bob’s secret archive stored in her basement.

• _{Monday, May 6th, 2024}

  10: The Jinx Podcast | Chapter 9

  Bob is on trial for killing his best friend, Susan Berman, but the key to the case is understanding his motive. Was Susan an accomplice in the 1982 disappearance of Bob’s first wife Kathie, and if so, would her talking to the police put Bob at risk? Did Bob kill her to clean up a loose end? When Andrew finds a hidden recording of Susan made nine days after Kathie’s disappearance, it changes his perception of a story he has been working on for two decades.

• _{Monday, May 13th, 2024}

  11: The Jinx Podcast | Chapter 10

  Join filmmakers Andrew Jarecki and Zac Stuart-Pontier as they dissect hidden recordings, and unravel the pivotal roles of Bob's oldest confidantes -- Stewart and Emily Altman. Discover how one slip on the witness stand forces Bob’s legal team to radically change the course of the defense.

• _{Monday, May 20th, 2024}

  12: The Jinx Podcast | Chapter 11

  Filmmakers Andrew Jarecki and Zac Stuart-Pontier unravel some of the most intriguing and questionable stories Bob Durst told on the witness stand. In a shocking moment that seems drawn from The Usual Suspects, John Lewin confronts Bob with his most elaborate lie – about a pot-buying adventure in California’s Humboldt County on the road to Beverly Hills – deconstructing it for the jury. Plus, jurors give us the inside story of what happened in the deliberation room.

• _{Tuesday, May 28th, 2024}

  13: The Jinx Podcast | Episode 12

  Andrew testifies in front of the Westchester County Grand Jury about Kathie’s murder, and he talks about his final run-in with Bob. Plus, more on Bob’s second wife’s controversial rise in the business world. How much did she, Bob’s family, and the Durst Organization really know about Bob’s misdeeds?

• _{Wednesday, August 14th, 2024}

  14: The Jinx Podcast | Bonus Episode 1

  In a special bonus episode, Andrew and Zac take listener questions that have lingered in the wake of the Part Two finale. They explore topics including how Prudence Farrow fits into the Bob Durst story, who John Lewin went to visit after the trial and how Bob bullied his siblings in creative and disturbing ways.

• _{Wednesday, August 21st, 2024}

  15: The Jinx Podcast | Bonus Episode 2

  Join Andrew and Zac as they pull back the curtain on the making of The Jinx's second season. They'll chat with some of the behind-the-scenes magicians who helped turn Part 2 into the Emmy-nominated series it is. Dive into the sets, the wardrobe, the sound, and how all these elements came together to create the unforgettable recreations you saw on screen.

Season 1

• _{Sunday, February 8th, 2015}

  1: Chapter 1: A Body in the Bay

  A bizarre 2001 murder in Texas resurrects public interest surrounding NYC real-estate scion Robert Durst, who sits down with filmmaker Andrew Jarecki for an exclusive one-on-one interview.

• _{Sunday, February 15th, 2015}

  2: Chapter 2: Poor Little Rich Boy

  Interviewed by Andrew Jarecki, Robert Durst recalls seeing his mother's tragic death when he was seven and opens up about the marital travails that preceded his wife Kathie's disappearance in 1982.

• _{Sunday, February 22nd, 2015}

  3: Chapter 3: The Gangster's Daughter

  Nearly 20 years after his wife disappeared, Robert Durst makes headlines again when his longtime confidante Susan Berman – a potential witness in the disappearance of Kathie Durst – is murdered in LA.

• _{Sunday, March 1st, 2015}

  4: Chapter 4: The State of Texas vs. Robert Durst

  Two years after the body of Morris Black washed up on the shores of Galveston, TX, Robert Durst goes on trial with a formidable team of attorneys.

• _{Sunday, March 8th, 2015}

  5: Chapter 5: Family Values

  In the years since Kathie Durst disappeared, no progress has been made in finding out what happened to her. Without answers, her family and friends continue to hunt for the truth.

• _{Sunday, March 15th, 2015}

  6: Chapter 6: What the Hell Did I Do?

  Years after they began their investigation, the filmmakers present Robert Durst with shocking new evidence.

Season 2

• _{Sunday, April 21st, 2024}

  1: Why Are You Still Here?

  As new evidence is revealed, Robert Durst is arrested and charged with Susan Berman’s murder. But who will support Bob in his time of need?

• _{Sunday, April 28th, 2024}

  2: Friendships Die Hard

  From jail, Bob makes frequent calls to people who’ve helped him in the past, including a longtime friend who is keeping his own secret.

• _{Sunday, May 5th, 2024}

  3: Saving My Tears Until It’s Official

  At trial, prosecutors revisit the 1982 disappearance of Bob’s first wife Kathie and make the case that Susan helped Bob cover up the crime.

• _{Sunday, May 12th, 2024}

  4: The Unluckiest Man in the World

  Longtime Durst confidant Stewart Altman defends him on the stand, but when his wife Emily testifies, she reveals crucial new details.

• _{Sunday, May 19th, 2024}

  5: Mostly the Truth

  Bob takes the stand to tell his version of events, but on cross-examination finds prosecutor Lewin better-prepared than he anticipated.

• _{Sunday, May 26th, 2024}

  6: It Takes a Village

  After Bob’s death, Kathie’s family files a lawsuit against his estate – forcing his friends and family to go on the record.