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Not Just A Terrible Story

Terrible Story Productions

New episode 2 days ago

Made by
Terrible Story Productions
Episodes
11 episodes
Last episode
October 22, 2026
Charts
Apple No. 14 · Pocket Casts No. 12 · Audible —

No. 13 on Across the charts in Mystery, Thriller & Suspense.

What it is

When Stacie Love married her former high school teacher, she thought it was a whirlwind romance. Two decades later, she discovered the truth behind the day their lives unraveled: a federal search, an unseen investigation, and a story far darker than she ever knew. Not Just A Terrible Story is a six-part investigation into one woman’s search for the truth, the scourge of alleged educator sexual misconduct, and a culture of complicity that protected predators for decades. Sydney Gladu is the host. She and Katy Klein are the reporting-and-producing team behind Not Just A Terrible Story. Share your stories or reach out to our team at terriblestorypodcast@gmail.com.

For more exclusive content head to terriblestory.substack.com. Get free access to archival photos, resources, and bonus stories that didn't make the cut. Plus — get early, ad-free episodes as a paid subscriber.

Latest episodes

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  5. The Wedding | Episode 2 September 15, 2026 · 42 min

On the charts

Charting now — best position 4 on Apple Podcasts · True Crime, reached October 15, 2026. Seen on 5 charts over 28 days of readings, the first on September 23, 2026.

1 100 4 September 23, 2026 October 24, 2026 September 23, 2026 — position 88September 24, 2026 — position 100September 29, 2026 — position 43September 30, 2026 — position 33October 1, 2026 — position 28October 2, 2026 — position 29October 3, 2026 — position 28October 4, 2026 — position 26October 5, 2026 — position 21October 6, 2026 — position 13October 7, 2026 — position 10October 8, 2026 — position 12October 9, 2026 — position 14October 10, 2026 — position 11October 11, 2026 — position 10October 12, 2026 — position 8October 13, 2026 — position 7October 14, 2026 — position 5October 15, 2026 — position 4October 16, 2026 — position 4October 17, 2026 — position 6October 18, 2026 — position 7October 19, 2026 — position 7October 20, 2026 — position 7October 21, 2026 — position 7October 22, 2026 — position 8October 23, 2026 — position 11October 24, 2026 — position 14
Apple Podcasts · True Crime — position by day.
ChartBestDaysLast seen
Apple Podcasts · True Crime 4 28 days October 24, 2026
Pocket Casts · True Crime 4 25 days October 24, 2026
Across the charts in Mystery, Thriller & Suspense 5 25 days October 24, 2026
Apple Podcasts top 100 12 20 days October 24, 2026
Across the charts 34 4 days October 17, 2026

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