Lurkers
Claim This Podcastby Frank Battiston • PowerTale Podcasts
Podcast Overview
<p>Lurkers is a narrative true crime podcast about online moments that spiral into real-world danger. Each episode follows a verified case that begins on screens, dating apps, DMs, group chats, and social platforms and traces how it crosses into everyday life. Told scene by scene with immersive sound and human storytelling, Lurkers exposes catfishing, stalking, AI deepfakes, sextortion, and romance-investment scams hiding in plain sight.</p><p>New cases drop every two weeks.</p><p>Stay Aware · Stay Present · Stay Safe.</p><br><p>Follow LURKERS:</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thelurkers_podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thelurkers_podcast</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thelurkerspodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thelurkerspodcast</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheLurkersPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@TheLurkersPodcast</a></p><p>Website: <a href="http://www.thelurkerspodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.thelurkerspodcast.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Publishing Since
11/4/2025
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Recent Episodes
June 17, 2026
June 17 Remembrance: Mackenzie Lueck (Re-release)
<p>Each year on June 17, we remember Mackenzie Lueck.</p><p>This is a remembrance re-release of our Season 1 episode on Mackenzie, 23 years old, last seen after a late-night arrival in Salt Lake City, taking a Lyft to Hatch Park to meet someone she’d been speaking to online… and then her phone went silent.</p><p>We reconstruct the timeline, the digital trail, and the investigation that followed, told with care for Mackenzie and the people who loved her.</p><p>Content warning: abduction, violence, and death (non-graphic).</p><p>Hosted by Frank Battiston. Produced by Daniel Urdanivia. A PowerTale Podcasts production.</p><p>Stay Aware · Stay Present · Stay Safe.</p><p>—</p><p>Follow LURKERS:</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thelurkers_podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thelurkers_podcast</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thelurkerspodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thelurkerspodcast</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheLurkersPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@TheLurkersPodcast</a></p><p>Website: <a href="http://www.thelurkerspodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.thelurkerspodcast.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
June 3, 2026
20. Austin Lee Edwards: Cross Country Catfishing Cop
When police chase a red Kia Soul through the California desert, they believe a 15-year-old girl is inside, taken by a man who isn’t just a catfish, but a law enforcement officer. This episode unpacks the Austin Lee Edwards case: a fake teen identity used for grooming/sextortion online, a cross-country escalation from Virginia to Riverside, and the terrifying power of authority as a disguise.
May 20, 2026
19. Morata's Triple Murder (Spain): The Spell and the Debt
In Morata de Tajuña, Spain (outside Madrid), three siblings disappear from their routines... until police enter their home and the town is forced to confront what happened behind closed doors. This episode traces two timelines: a Facebook romance scam (“the spell”) and the real-world pressure of money owed (“the debt”). When the scam stops being digital, the consequences don’t.
22 total episodes available
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- What is Lurkers?
<p>Lurkers is a narrative true crime podcast about online moments that spiral into real-world danger. Each episode follows a verified case that begins on screens, dating apps, DMs, group chats, and social platforms and traces how it crosses into everyday life. Told scene by scene with immersive sound and human storytelling, Lurkers exposes catfishing, stalking, AI deepfakes, sextortion, and romance-investment scams hiding in plain sight.</p><p>New cases drop every two weeks.</p><p>Stay Aware · Stay Present · Stay Safe.</p><br><p>Follow LURKERS:</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thelurkers_podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thelurkers_podcast</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thelurkerspodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thelurkerspodcast</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheLurkersPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@TheLurkersPodcast</a></p><p>Website: <a href="http://www.thelurkerspodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.thelurkerspodcast.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Information about guest appearances is not available.
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