Nancy Brophy fills her novels with romantic betrayals and murder. It’s a far cry from her quiet life in the suburbs, where she and her chef husband, Dan, are living out their golden years. But when Dan is shot dead, Nancy finds herself at the center of a murder case that could be ripped from the pages of her novels.
From Wondery, this is a story about what happens when the line blurs between fiction and reality.
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24 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT
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Host Dan and guest Dr. John Schneider explore the alleged malpractice and fraud of "The Cowboy" doctor in this gripping interview.
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Introducing: Someone’s Hunting Us
In 2016, a serial killer was preying on Black women and girls he thought no one would miss — and getting away with it. Police in New Jersey never suspected that Khalil Wheeler-Weaver, a nerdy-looking, polite young man from a law enforcement family, was the one stalking the streets and dating apps for his next target.
The journalists behind “Father Wants Us Dead” — called one of the best true crime podcasts of all time by Entertainment Weekly — bring you a deeply-reported true crime story of a serial killer hiding in plain sight and the women who took him down. Listen to Someone's Hunting Us wherever you listen to podcasts.
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13 Dec 2024
Where to Find Episodes 2-7
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2 Jul 2024
What to Listen to Next: Killer Psyche
When a shocking crime occurs, people ask “Why?” Was it about power, ego, or revenge? On Killer Psyche, retired FBI agent Candice DeLong draws on her decades of experience to reveal why these murderers and criminals committed these heinous acts. She will reveal fascinating new details about what drove these people, including cases she was close to. Candice will share specific psychological methods and profiling techniques that experts use to understand the deepest part of the most complex, fascinating, and twisted minds, from the Unabomber to Alex Murdaugh to Mary Bell.
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1 Jul 2024
Rabbit Holes | 7
Heidi Tretheway chats with three special guests. Fellow romance writer Carolyn Zane shares personal stories about Nancy. Reporter Zane Sparling reveals parts of the case that didn’t make it into the series. And therapist and podcast host Dr. Kirk Honda sheds light on how Nancy’s fiction might have crossed over into her real life.
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24 Jun 2024
The Wrong Wife | 6
The murder trial begins and an unexpected witness takes the stand.
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17 Jun 2024
Stranger than Fiction | 5
To catch a criminal, sometimes you have to step into the imagination of one.
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10 Jun 2024
Dearest Dan | 4
In a box filled with Nancy’s clothes and scarves, the detectives find something far more sinister.
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10 Jun 2024
How To Murder Your Husband | 3
A seven-year-old blog post resurfaces. Is it research for a piece of fiction, or a confession?
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3 Jun 2024
Stupid Question of the Day | 2
A piece of camera footage sends the detectives in a shocking new direction.
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3 Jun 2024
Plot Twist | 1
Nancy Brophy’s marriage started out like a fairy tale. But this fairytale doesn’t end with a happily-ever-after.
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2 May 2024
Introducing Happily Never After: Dan and Nancy
Nancy Brophy likes to write about romance, sex and murder. But when her husband is found murdered, her life starts to mirror her fiction.
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[…] The attack is deeply unfortunate and the villain will be caught and punished with the full force of the law. I'm certain of it. But we must keep calm and separate that from Lucy's illness. So, it's all just a coincidence as far as you're concerned. Look at her. She has anemia. And if it is something else? If you miss it, can you say in all certainty you know what is wrong with her? And if there is a chance you could be wrong or out of your depth, are you really willing to gamble Lucy's well-being? I... Well, there is a professor whose work I've been following for some time and with whom I've recently been corresponding. […]
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