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The Generation Why Podcast

The Generation Why Podcast

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Since its debut in June 2012 with the episode Jury Duty, Generation Why Podcast has been your source for gripping true crime, intriguing mysteries, and fascinating conspiracies every week. Hosted by Justin and Aaron, the podcast combines in-depth research and discussion to bring you cases that challenge your perspective and keep you hooked. Whether you're a longtime fan or just starting your true crime journey, Generation Why offers a large catalog of true crime tales. Don’t miss out—tune in and join a community passionate about uncovering the truth.

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Episodes
  • The Tetris Murders - 640

    The Tetris Murders - 640
    Sep 8 2025

    September 1998 – Palo Alto, CA. Tetris co-creator Vladimir Pokhilko was found dead with a stab wound on the right side of his neck. His wife, Elena Fedotova, and 12-year-old son, Peter Pokhilko, were brutally killed. The case was ruled a murder-suicide, but the local Russian community insisted it was a Mafia hit. More than twenty years later, investigators are still searching for the truth of what happened.

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I enjoy the thoughtful and sensitive story telling. Both hosts are knowledgeable and articulate. I also enjoy the sounds of their voices.

Great Hosts

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the guys to a great job of delivering facts. solid content. avoid author episodes.

excellent synopsis of true crimes

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I am not the best at writing, so i will try to keep this short. I really enjoy listening to you talk together I can tell what a stong friendship you have. I first found the podcast through sword and scale and could tell I would enjoy to listen to another true crime podcast. I enjoy hearing different perspectives on weird situations. so like thank you for being who you are. ~jaz~

Thank you for existing.

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I really love this podcast! Justin and Aaron do an amazing job telling each story and giving all of the facts. they have opinions but they aren't bias and have a good banter with each other as well. I have gone back and listened to all of the old episodes because I love it that much! Check it out!

Relatable and great work

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I love this podcast a perfect medium and super good to listen to at any time

Love you guys

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I have sooooooooo much respect for kalief Browder..... I was an adult..... a Man...... and I have plead guilty to crimes I didn't commit just to be released from jail...... and I only spent 3&1/2 weeks in there, let alone almost 3 years..... kalief Browder you are my hero

I've been falsely arrested myself before

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I love your podcast and I’ve almost listened to all the recordings on audible. Love the banter and view points of Justin and Aaron.

Love these two

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once again another episode that keeps me listening and I a don't want to end. I love this podcast

absolutely love this poscast

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I love this podcast. it's obvious that you two have different beliefs at times, but that you also share most of the same values, so it is a well-balanced show.

excellent

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I’m always looking for a podcast that gets great reviews and is voluminous so I was excited to start Generation Why. I couldn’t get past three episodes. I felt like they didn’t bring much of anything new to their chosen topics and the guys were just painful. It’s like dragging rocks to get them to make their points- that weren’t that insightful. I skipped ahead a dozen shows to see if they picked up speed as the season went on- nope.

Had high hopes

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