Show overview
Defense Diaries has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 239 episodes, alongside 14 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 320 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 12th season.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 47 min and 1h 42m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. Roughly 29% of episodes carry an explicit flag from the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language True Crime show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 weeks ago, with 21 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2023, with 63 episodes published.
From the publisher
Original true crime podcast. Join your host, criminal defense attorney Bob Motta for:season one: The Gacy Tapes- Has been remastered and re-released as a stand alone podcast, BURIED: Inside the John Wayne Gacy Investigaiton. We enter the twisted mind of serial killer John Wayne Gacy through the use of 15 hours of never before heard, pre-trial interviews with Gacy and his attorneys, as they prepare for the trial of the century.Season two: Tunnel Vision: Nebraska v. Dr Anthony Garcia -join Bob as he, his wife Alison, and father Bob Sr. are hired to represent Dr. Anthony Garcia.Season three: Bob and Ali cover more current events and headline making stories as Defense Diaries presents: The DocketSeason four: The Docket: Strings Attached: Idaho v. Lori Vallow-DaybellSeason five: The Docket: Idaho 4- Bob and Ali discuss the tragic case of The Idaho 4Season six: The Docket: Delphi- Bob and Ali discuss the ever tragic and horrific murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German. They also breakdown every aspect of this befuddling case.Season seven : Steven Avery: Innocent or Guilty: A Full Case Analysis- Bob and Ali give an unbiased presentation and breakdown of all the evidence in this case, which is still a work in progess.
Latest Episodes
View all 239 episodesThe Docket Ep. 1044: Indiana v. Richard Allen pt.44: The Final Stand, Reply Brief Filed
Tunnel Vision: Nebraska v. Dr. Anthony Garcia Ep. 273: My Least Favorite Beadle
The Docket Ep. 1042: Indiana v. Richard Allen pt. 42
The Docket Ep. 1043: Indiana v. Richard Allen pt. 43
Tunnel Vision: Nebraska v. Dr. Anthony Garcia Ep. 272: Without Ever Speaking to Him.
The Docket Ep. 319: Letecia Stauch Conviction REVERSED
S3 Ep 318The Docket Ep. 318: Bob and Ali talk to The defense attorney and one juror from the Afroman trial.
EBob and Ali talk to The defense attorney and one juror from the Afroman trial.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S2 Ep 271Tunnel Vision: Nebraska v Dr. Anthony Garcia Ep. 271: Shall I Not Revenge
EJury Selection and opening statements, Trial is upon us!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S12 Ep 1203The Docket Ep. 1203: Arkansas v. Aaron Spencer pt. 3
EThe defense files a recusal motion. Bob and Ali are here for it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S12 Ep 1201The Docket Ep. 1201: Arkansas v. Aaron Spencer pt.1
EThe trial is rapidly approaching, lets go through the ins and outs of this case so far...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S12 Ep 1202The Docket Ep. 1202: Arkansas v. Aaron Spencer pt. 2
EThe defense files a recusal motion. Bob and Ali are here for it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S11 Ep 1102The Docket ep. 1102: The search for Nancy Guthrie
EBob and Ali continue to discuss the updates in this awful situation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S3 Ep 317The Docket Ep. 317: Gardens of Evil: Inside the Zion Society Cult Podcast: Investigator Mike King Tells All
EBob and Ali interview retired law enforcement investigator and criminal profiler Mike King about his new podcast Gardens of Evil: Inside the Zion Society Cult, releasing as Season 5 of American Nightmares on the Gamut Podcast Network. Mike led the 1991 investigation that brought down the Zion Society — a secretive cult of over 100 members hiding in plain sight in Ogden, Utah, where children were groomed for abuse under the direction of self-proclaimed prophet Arvin Shreeve. With 40+ years in law enforcement, FBI ViCAP advisory board experience, and his book Deceived as the foundation, Mike takes us inside the investigation, the raid, the prosecution, and why survivors reconnected decades later to tell their story. Mike is donating all proceeds from Gardens of Evil to child advocacy charities.Subscribe to Gardens of Evil wherever you listen. New episodes every Tuesday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S11 Ep 1101The Docket Ep 1101: The search for Nancy Guthrie
EBob is joined by retired NYPD Sargent Joe Giacalone to discuss the details of the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S10 Ep 1041The Docket Ep. 1041: Indiana v. Richard Allen pt. 41: Interview with Andy Baldwin pt. 4
EPt. 4 of 4 of Bob and Ali interview with Andrew BaldwinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S10 Ep 1040The Docket Ep. 1040: Indiana v. Richard Allen pt. 40: Interview with Andy Baldwin pt. 3
EPt. 3 of 4 of Bob and Ali interview with Andrew BaldwinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S2 Ep 270Tunnel Vision: Nebraska v. Dr. Anthony Garcia Ep. 270: Like Spitz=ing into the Ocean
EThere have been major ups and downs for the defense team as of late. The issue with the ups is that they seem to only travel with a caveat companion.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S10 Ep 1039The Docket Ep. 1039: Indiana v. Richard Allen pt. 39: Interview with Andy Baldwin pt. 2
EPt. 2 of 4 of Bob and Ali interview with Andrew BaldwinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S10 Ep 1038The Docket Ep: 1038: Indiana v. Richard Allen pt. 38: Interview with Andy Baldwin pt. 1
EBob and Ali arejoined once again by Andy Baldwin, defense attorney for Richard Allen. They discuss the latest updates in the case.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S2 Ep 269Tunnel Vision: Nebraska v. Dr. Anthony Garcia Ep. 69: Protecting the Record
EThe Defense team has taken a major blow, the remaining members have a lot to figure out on multiple levels. How will their increased workload be handled? How will they divide the new tasks? Will they ever win a motion? Find the answers to these questions and more. withinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.