JoJo Putty has one rule: Everyone is a Psychopath until proven innocent.
Raised to spot danger before it spots her, JoJo has turned a lifetime of hypervigilance into Don’t Date Murderers, a podcast investigating the red flags, bad dates and deeply suspicious behaviour everyone else seems determined to ignore.
With help from her listeners, her relentlessly dating mother, her court-mandated therapist and Phillip, the one man she might actually trust, JoJo sets out to keep people from falling in love with psychopaths, stalkers, liars and killers.
The problem?
JoJo is very good at spotting murderers. Just not the one closest to her.
A darkly funny scripted mystery about dating, danger, and what happens when trusting no one still isn’t enough.
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A clinger is someone who needs to be close to you in order to feel whole. In this episode, JoJo takes the case of a possible clinger. She must attend a cocktail party and blend in… This does not come easy to her. We also find out the truth of what happened to Augustine Reed.
Our Supporting Cast:
William is voiced by David Olapoju
Joseph is voiced by Fionn Gill
Bobby Grey is voiced by Matt Harwood
Front Desk Officer is voiced by Rosamund Hine
Receptionist is voiced by Fionn Gill
Evan Michaels is voiced by Adam Burton
Our Main Cast:
JoJo Putty is voiced by India Erlam
Phillip is voiced by Darragh Hackett
Dr. Benbart is voiced by Alison Garner
Violet Putty is voiced by Liz Mance
Written and directed by Lindsay Clift.
Engineered and edited by Jasper Deen.
Music is composed and performed by Dan Brown.
Produced by Casey Zimmerman and Afterlife Story Lab.
Recorded in studio at Future Leap Recording Studio in Bristol, England.
These stories are entirely fictional any resemblance to real world events is accidental.
Links:
https://dontdatemurderers.com
https://www.instagram.com/dontdatemurderers/
https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdatemurderers
Get your Don't Date Murderers Merch in the evidence locker:
https://dontdatemurderers.com/#locker
The Free JoJo Legal Fund:
https://dontdatemurderers.com/legal-fund
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5 Nov 2026
Don't Date Isolators
Isolators close you off from the world. They do so slowly at first, until one day you find yourself alone with them and alienated from everyone else. This week JoJo receives a letter from a woman in this very situation who needs rescuing. This is not an easy case.
UPDATE: JoJo learns more about the Augustine Reed Case from Episode 3.
Resources:
National Centre for Domestic Violence
https://www.ncdv.org.uk
National Domestic Abuse Helpline:
For Women: 0808 2000 247
Men's Advice Line: 0808 801 0327
National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline:
0800 999 5428
Advice in a safe space: Pharmacies, banks and some job centres have a room you can use as a safe space.
Supporting Characters:
Maxwell Hargreaves voiced by: Adam Burton
Lynn March voiced by: Frances Wilding
Bobby Grey voiced by: Matt Harwood
Our Main Cast:
JoJo Putty is voiced by India Erlam
Phillip is voiced by Darragh Hackett
Dr. Benbart is voiced by Alison Garner
Violet Putty is voiced by Liz Mance
Written and directed by Lindsay Clift.
Engineered and edited by Jasper Deen.
Music is composed and performed by Dan Brown.
Produced by Casey Zimmerman and Afterlife Story Lab.
Recorded in studio at Future Leap Recording Studio in Bristol, England.
These stories are entirely fictional any resemblance to real world events is accidental.
Links:
https://dontdatemurderers.com
https://www.instagram.com/dontdatemurderers/
https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdatemurderers
Get your Don't Date Murderers Merch in the evidence locker:
https://dontdatemurderers.com/#locker
The Free JoJo Legal Fund:
https://dontdatemurderers.com/legal-fund
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29 Oct 2026
Don't Date Rushers
Don't Date Rushers... Johnny Pickwick calls in about his girlfriend Pippa who seems to want to dress him, move him into her house and make him into her dream guy after only two months dating. The red flags are everywhere. This case feels like it could be a bit lighter, open and shut as they say, for the team. After the last one they could use a softball... but things are never quite as they appear.
Guests:
Johnny Pickwick voiced by Matt Harwood
Pippa and Lynn March voiced by Frances Wilding
Our Main Cast:
JoJo Putty is voiced by India Erlam
Phillip is voiced by Darragh Hackett
Dr. Benbart is voiced by Alison Garner
Violet Putty is voiced by Liz Mance
Written and directed by Lindsay Clift.
Engineered and edited by Jasper Deen.
Music is composed and performed by Dan Brown.
Produced by Casey Zimmerman and Afterlife Story Lab.
Recorded in studio at Future Leap Recording Studio in Bristol, England.
These stories are entirely fictional any resemblance to real world events is accidental.
Links:
https://dontdatemurderers.com
https://www.instagram.com/dontdatemurderers/
https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdatemurderers
Get your Don't Date Murderers Merch in the evidence locker:
https://dontdatemurderers.com/#locker
The Free JoJo Legal Fund:
https://dontdatemurderers.com/legal-fund
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22 Oct 2026
Don't Date Idolisers
JoJo cannot let go of the Augustine case. In spite of that, she takes on a new case of an IDOLISER and nearly loses her life in the process. JoJo investigates a troubling case involving author Julia Mercer and her partner Angela, where admiration threatens to become something considerably more dangerous.
Putting someone on a pedestal makes it much harder for them to escape.
Guest Voices:
Julia Mercer voice by Kitty Broadhurst
Angela voiced by Rosamund Hine
Police Officer voiced by Matt Harwood
Our Main Cast:
JoJo Putty is voiced by India Erlam
Phillip is voiced by Darragh Hackett
Dr. Benbart is voiced by Alison Garner
Violet Putty is voiced by Liz Mance
Written and directed by Lindsay Clift.
Engineered and edited by Jasper Deen.
Music is composed and performed by Dan Brown.
Produced by Casey Zimmerman and Afterlife Story Lab.
Recorded in studio at Future Leap Recording Studio in Bristol, England.
These stories are entirely fictional any resemblance to real world events is accidental.
Links:
https://dontdatemurderers.com
https://www.instagram.com/dontdatemurderers/
https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdatemurderers
Get your Don't Date Murderers Merch in the evidence locker:
https://dontdatemurderers.com/#locker
The Free JoJo Legal Fund:
https://dontdatemurderers.com/legal-fund
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15 Oct 2026
Don't Date Stalkers
There’s a fine line between romantic persistence and criminal surveillance. JoJo Putty would argue that line is a restraining order.
When Augustine Reed contacts JoJo about the man she has fallen for and a series of coincidences that feel planned, she jumps on the case. Is the man Augustine is dating a stalker or is there more to this story than meets the eye?
Today's Guests:
Augustine Reed is voiced by Karen Allen
Albert is voiced by Adam Burton
Our Main Cast:
JoJo Putty is voiced by India Erlam
Phillip is voiced by Darragh Hackett
Dr. Benbart is voiced by Alison Garner
Violet Putty is voiced by Liz Mance
Written and directed by Lindsay Clift.
Engineered and edited by Jasper Deen.
Music is composed and performed by Dan Brown.
Produced by Casey Zimmerman and Afterlife Story Lab.
Recorded in studio at Future Leap Recording Studio in Bristol, England.
These stories are entirely fictional any resemblance to real world events is accidental.
Links:
https://dontdatemurderers.com
https://www.instagram.com/dontdatemurderers/
https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdatemurderers
Get your Don't Date Murderers Merch in the evidence locker:
https://dontdatemurderers.com/#locker
The Free JoJo Legal Fund:
https://dontdatemurderers.com/legal-fund
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8 Oct 2026
Don't Date Liars
Elizabeth returns with a special bonus guest for this episode about stalking within relationships. With the assistance of a helpful landlord and her secret admirer(?), JoJo uncovers the dark truth behind Edward Ellison. But, will the system work for her or against her? The one thing we know is we don't date liars!
Our cast:
India Erlam as JoJo Putty
Darragh Hackett as Phillip
Alison Garner as Dr. Benbart
Liz Mance as Violet Putty
Kitty Broadhurst as Elizabeth and Sophie Bell
Karen Allen as Beth and Female Voice
Fionn Gill as Edward Ellison
Adam Burton as Teddy the Manager
The Free JoJo Legal Fund:
https://dontdatemurderers.com/legal-fund
Links:
https://dontdatemurderers.com
https://www.instagram.com/dontdatemurderers/
https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdatemurderers
Find us on PlayPodcast.net: https://www.playpodcast.net/podcast/dont-date-murderers/
and Best Podcasts UK: https://www.bestpodcasts.co.uk/podcast/dont-date-murderers/
Get your Don't Date Murderers Merch in the evidence locker:
https://dontdatemurderers.com/#locker
Don't Date Murderers is created by Lindsay Clift and
produced by Casey Zimmerman & Afterlife Story Lab.
It is engineered and edited by Jasper Deen.
Our theme music and composition are by Dan Brown.
Special Thanks to Future Leap Studios and Skylark Media in Bristol.
Our Main Cast:
JoJo Putty is voiced by India Erlam
Phillip is voiced by Darragh Hackett
Dr. Benbart is voiced by Alison Garner
Violet Putty is voiced by Liz Mance
Written and directed by Lindsay Clift.
Engineered and edited by Jasper Deen.
Music is composed and performed by Dan Brown.
Produced by Casey Zimmerman and Afterlife Story Lab.
Recorded in studio at Future Leap Recording Studio in Bristol, England.
These stories are entirely fictional any resemblance to real world events is accidental.
Links:
https://dontdatemurderers.com
https://www.instagram.com/dontdatemurderers/
https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdatemurderers
Get your Don't Date Murderers Merch in the evidence locker:
https://dontdatemurderers.com/#locker
The Free JoJo Legal Fund:
https://dontdatemurderers.com/legal-fund
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
8 Oct 2026
Don't Date Peepers
When JoJo is contacted by Edward Ellison who believes his girlfriend may be watching him through his window, she will stop at nothing to get to the truth... even risk incarceration. But, things aren't always as they appear. The one thing we know is that we don't date peepers!
Content note: There are references to domestic violence, voyeurism and stalking.
If you believe someone may be watching you, contact the police in your area immediately. These are not harmless people. This is an escalating behaviour.
Our cast:
India Erlam as JoJo Putty
Darragh Hackett as Phillip
Alison Garner as Dr. Benbart
Liz Mance as Violet Putty
Fionn Gill as Edward Ellison
Kitty Broadhurst as Elizabeth
As mentioned in the show, the Free JoJo Legal Fund:
https://dontdatemurderers.com/legal-fund
Links:
https://dontdatemurderers.com
https://www.instagram.com/dontdatemurderers/
https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdatemurderers
Find us on PlayPodcast.net: https://www.playpodcast.net/podcast/dont-date-murderers/
and Best Podcasts UK: https://www.bestpodcasts.co.uk/podcast/dont-date-murderers/
Get your Don't Date Murderers Merch in the evidence locker:
https://dontdatemurderers.com/#locker
Don't Date Murderers is created by Lindsay Clift and
produced by Casey Zimmerman & Afterlife Story Lab.
It is engineered and edited by Jasper Deen.
Our theme music and composition are by Dan Brown.
Special Thanks to Future Leap Studios and Skylark Media in Bristol.
Our Main Cast:
JoJo Putty is voiced by India Erlam
Phillip is voiced by Darragh Hackett
Dr. Benbart is voiced by Alison Garner
Violet Putty is voiced by Liz Mance
Written and directed by Lindsay Clift.
Engineered and edited by Jasper Deen.
Music is composed and performed by Dan Brown.
Produced by Casey Zimmerman and Afterlife Story Lab.
Recorded in studio at Future Leap Recording Studio in Bristol, England.
These stories are entirely fictional any resemblance to real world events is accidental.
Links:
https://dontdatemurderers.com
https://www.instagram.com/dontdatemurderers/
https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdatemurderers
Get your Don't Date Murderers Merch in the evidence locker:
https://dontdatemurderers.com/#locker
The Free JoJo Legal Fund:
https://dontdatemurderers.com/legal-fund
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21 Sept 2026
The Trailer
Finding love is hard. Surviving it shouldn't be. JoJo Putty spots red flags for a living and occasionally commits a few offences investigating them. Armed with hyper vigilance, questionable methods and absolutely no professional qualifications, she's determined to stop her listeners dating someone fatal. Don't Date Murderers is a scripted dark comedy mystery from Afterlife Story Lab, where dating advice becomes a criminal investigation and the person keeping you safe might be the reason you need help.
Our Main Cast:
JoJo Putty is voiced by India Erlam
Phillip is voiced by Darragh Hackett
Dr. Benbart is voiced by Alison Garner
Violet Putty is voiced by Liz Mance
Written and directed by Lindsay Clift.
Engineered and edited by Jasper Deen.
Music is composed and performed by Dan Brown.
Produced by Casey Zimmerman and Afterlife Story Lab.
Recorded in studio at Future Leap Recording Studio in Bristol, England.
These stories are entirely fictional any resemblance to real world events is accidental.
Links:
https://dontdatemurderers.com
https://www.instagram.com/dontdatemurderers/
https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdatemurderers
Get your Don't Date Murderers Merch in the evidence locker:
https://dontdatemurderers.com/#locker
The Free JoJo Legal Fund:
https://dontdatemurderers.com/legal-fund
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
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