Oct 22, 202637 minS3
In 2018, Kirat Assi finally finds herself standing face-to-face with Bobby Jandu, the man she believes she's been in love with for years. But Bobby looks at her like she's a complete stranger. He says he's never spoken...
About this Podcast:
Lurkers is a narrative true crime podcast about real cases that begin online and turn into real-world danger. We follow the digital trail behind catfishing, grooming, cyberstalking, sextortion, deepfakes, romance scams, and other forms of manipulation that cross from screens into everyday life. Hosted by Frank Battiston, each episode combines careful research, immersive sound design, and a focus on the people at the center of the story. We look at what happened, how investigators uncovered the truth, and what these cases can teach us about trust in the digital world. New episodes every two weeks. Stay Aware • Stay Present • Stay Safe. Follow LURKERS: Instagram: @thelurkers_podcast TikTok: @thelurkerspodcast YouTube: <a href="http
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What is Lurkers about?
Lurkers is a narrative true crime podcast about real cases that begin online and turn into real-world danger. We follow the digital trail behind catfishing, grooming, cyberstalking, sextortion, deepfakes, romance scams, and other forms of manipulation that cross from screens into everyday life.
What has Lurkers covered recently?
Recent episodes include "29. Sweet Bobby, Part 2: She Loved Him. He Didn't Know Her." (22 October 2026, 37 minutes), "28. Sweet Bobby, Part 1: The Man Everyone Seemed to Know" (21 October 2026, 29 minutes), and "27. Alexander McCartney: The Girl Who Didn’t Exist" (7 October 2026, 27 minutes).
How often does Lurkers publish?
Lurkers publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 31 minutes across 32 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Lurkers?
Booking probability for Lurkers is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Lurkers requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Lurkers's contact route on record: verified email.
About the host
Lurkers is a society podcast with 32 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Oct 21, 202629 minS3In 2011, Kirat Assi is on a dance floor in Brighton when she sees a man she recognizes immediately. His name is Bobby Jandu. She's seen his face on Facebook for months. They've been messaging. They have a connection...
Oct 7, 202627 minS3Police enter a house in Newry, Northern Ireland, early in the morning. Upstairs, a twenty-one-year-old man is asleep. Beside him is a smartphone. The Snapchat camera is still open. Investigators can see the last victim...
Episode #6
26. The TikTok Killer: The Wrong Voice
Sep 23, 202632 minS3It starts with a message from Ester’s phone. Her mother, Pepa, sees her daughter’s name on the screen. The messages say Ester is alive, out on the street, and leaving Spain for Buenos Aires. But something feels wrong...
Sep 9, 202625 minS3Released one day before World Suicide Prevention Day, this LURKERS bonus episode revisits one of the most important stories we’ve covered: The BM Boys. This is not just a re-release. It’s a reminder. The BM Boys episode...
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Aug 26, 202637 minS3A false emergency call sends police to a stranger’s door. A plane is diverted. Gaming networks go dark on Christmas morning. And years later, in Finland, the same pattern of online power turns much quieter... and far...
Aug 12, 202634 minS3In Beal City, Michigan, a teenage couple starts receiving messages from an unknown number. At first, it looks like drama around a Halloween party. Then the texts come back. Crueler. More personal. More relentless. They...
Jul 29, 202629 minS3In São Paulo, Brazil, a man arrives for a date and sends three ordinary words: “Já estou aqui.” — I’m already here. But in this city’s wave of dating-app ambushes, those words can mean the trap has already closed. This...
Episode #2
22. Alex Rodda: The Wrong Trail
Jul 15, 202632 minS3A fifteen-year-old boy leaves in a car on a cold night in Cheshire, England, heading to a “special place.” By the time his friends realize something is wrong, the first thing they encounter isn’t the truth. It’s noise...
Jul 1, 202641 minS3A mother rushes through a Dublin hospital to pick up the woman she trusts: Lucy Fitzwilliams. But at reception, there’s no Lucy on the list. Just one name… and one location: “Samantha. Cubicle three.” What follows is a...
Jun 17, 202615 minEach year on June 17, we remember Mackenzie Lueck. 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...
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