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STS True Crime Clips

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An Emmy-winning journalist analyzes trending true crime cases with law enforcement experts, journalists, and victims' families.

The brief

A YouTube channel that packages segments from a live true crime analysis show, "Surviving The Survivor." It mixes deep-dive expert panels, direct interviews with people central to the cases, and raw courtroom footage. The focus is on high-profile, ongoing investigations, providing viewers with immediate commentary and multiple perspectives as events unfold.

Its primary distinction is its liveness and immediacy, often covering cases as they break. The format uniquely combines high-level expert panels with unfiltered, emotional interviews with the family members of victims, offering a multi-faceted and deeply human view of the justice process.
— What makes it distinctive
§1 · The host

Who hosts this show

This is the clips channel for "Surviving The Survivor," a popular true crime analysis show hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist Joel Waldman. The show breaks down trending criminal cases, often in real-time, with a panel of experts including homicide detectives, attorneys, and forensic specialists. It is known for featuring direct interviews with victims' family members and incorporating live audience participation.

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Credentials & credits

  • Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist
  • Former Fox News national correspondent
  • Former investigative reporter for Fox 5 in New York City
  • Began career as a producer for MSNBC
  • Author of "Surviving the Survivor"

Other ventures

  • Surviving The Survivor (main podcast and YouTube show)
  • Content Partners Media (Co-Founder)
  • Author
§2 · Classification

What kind of podcast

Format
Clips
Region
usa
§3 · Cadence & catalog

When new episodes drop

§3b · Editor's picks

Notable episodes

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  1. 01
    Foul Play or Accident? Missing Boater's Daughter Says Story & Scene Leave Her with More Questions

    An example of the show's direct interviews with a victim's family, exploring their suspicions and personal investigation.

  2. 02
    Missing Wife: Retired Police Chief & Detective Talk Red Flags, Unanswered Questions & Sus Behavior

    Showcases the expert panel format, with retired law enforcement professionals analyzing evidence and potential red flags in an active case.

  3. 03
    D4vd Pleads Not Guilty to Murder of 14 Year Old Celeste Rivas Hernandez in Los Angeles Courtroom

    Demonstrates the channel's use of raw courtroom footage, providing viewers with an unedited look at the legal process.

§4 · Signature

What you'll be asked on this show

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How STS True Crime interviews

Hosted by journalist Joel Waldman, the format is typically a panel discussion or a one-on-one interview conducted remotely. The show often incorporates live viewer comments from the YouTube stream directly on screen, creating an interactive, community-focused atmosphere. Some clips are simply raw, unhosted courtroom footage, offering a direct look at the legal proceedings.

Questions STS True Crime keeps coming back to

  • Are you surprised that he/she didn't [take a specific action]?
  • What was your biggest takeaway from [an event or trip]?
  • Do you think [the victim] is still with us, or did something worse happen?
  • Why did [the person of interest] decide to [take one action] instead of [another, more logical action]?
  • Is it true that [a specific detail of the case]?
  • What was the motive for [the person of interest] to leave so abruptly?
  • Were there any eyewitnesses to the activities before the incident?

Signature segments

  • · The parent show's name, "Surviving the Survivor"
  • · Displaying live viewer comments on-screen
  • · Expert panel analysis of breaking cases
  • · Interviews with victims' family members
  • · Use of the hashtag #BestGuests

Topics covered repeatedly

True crime analysisMissing persons casesLegal proceedings and trialsPolice investigationsCriminal psychologyVictim advocacyCold casesForensic analysis
§5 · Guests

Who gets booked here

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Typical guest

Guests are a mix of active and retired law enforcement experts (homicide detectives, police chiefs), legal professionals (attorneys, prosecutors), journalists covering the cases, and family members of victims who are often actively seeking justice or answers.

Recent guests
  • Karli Aylesworth
    on Foul Play or Accident? Missing Boater's Daughter Says Story & Scene Leave Her with More Questions
  • Steve Hansen
    on Foul Play or Accident? Missing Boater's Daughter Says Story & Scene Leave Her with More Questions
  • Cristian Benavides
    on Missing Wife: Retired Police Chief & Detective Talk Red Flags, Unanswered Questions & Sus Behavior
  • Brian Brady
    on Missing Wife: Retired Police Chief & Detective Talk Red Flags, Unanswered Questions & Sus Behavior
  • Jay Fulton
    on Missing Wife: Retired Police Chief & Detective Talk Red Flags, Unanswered Questions & Sus Behavior
§6 · Channels & links

Where to find this show

§7 · Stats

Audience & reach

YouTube · first-party
Subscribers
12.1K
12,100
Avg views / video
1.9K
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Total views
628K
627,887
Videos published
202
Sponsor readEstimated

The channel solicits sponsorships via email and promotes its own YouTube channel memberships and Patreon for revenue.

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§8 · Contact

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§9b · FAQ

People also ask

AI-extracted researched answers · help us verify
Who is the host of STS True Crime?
The host is Joel Waldman, an Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist with decades of experience as a news correspondent and investigative reporter.
Is this the full show?
No, this channel, "STS True Crime Clips," features excerpts and segments from the main, often live, show which is called "Surviving The Survivor."
What is "Surviving The Survivor"?
"Surviving The Survivor" is the name of the main show and podcast. It originally started as a podcast with Joel and his mother, Karmela Waldman, a therapist and Holocaust survivor, and has evolved into a leading true-crime analysis show on YouTube.
What is the show's format?
The show primarily features panel discussions with legal and criminal experts or direct interviews with individuals connected to a case, such as family members. It often broadcasts live and incorporates viewer comments on-screen.
Where can I watch the full episodes?
Full episodes are available on the main YouTube channel, @SurvivingTheSurvivor, and the audio version is available on podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Last updatedJun 29, 2026Not yet host-verified
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§9c · Methodology

Sources & how this page was built

This page is AI-assisted, grounded in the public sources cited below, and host-verifiable. We publish facts only; we do not republish transcripts. If anything here is wrong, the host can claim and correct the page above.Model: gemini-2.5-pro · high confidence

  1. [01]Official Websitesurvivingthesurvivor.com
  2. [02]STS True Crime Clips - YouTube Channelyoutube.com
  3. [03]Surviving The Survivor - Main YouTube Channelyoutube.com
  4. [04]Joel Waldman Bio - Surviving the Survivorsurvivingthesurvivor.com
  5. [05]Joel Z. Waldman - Publisher Pagesimonandschuster.com
  6. [06]Joel Waldman: Humor Is The Best Elixir - New York Lifestyles Magazinenewyorklifestylesmagazine.com
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