The Peripheral

Justin Evans is host of the Generation Why Podcast, which he co-founded in 2012. The podcast played a key role in pioneering the true crime genre within the podcasting landscape. In addition to his work on Generation Why, Justin also hosts the Peripheral Podcast, a unique show that gathers deeply personal stories from listeners about subjects often considered taboo or shameful. Each episode of Peripheral explores a new theme, shedding light on the complex and often overlooked aspects of human experience

Xavier Virtual Nobody 03/31/2025

Xavier Virtual Nobody I met Xavier many years ago at a meetup in California. He’s incredibly talented and radiates positivity. Over the years, he’s been involved in several music projects as a singer and songwriter, and we hit it off immediately. In today’s episode, we discuss a family vacation he took with his father—what should have been a relaxing getaway in a tropical paradise instead turned into a tense ordeal, navigating family conflicts. Adding alcohol to the mix doesn't help. /episode/index/show/theperipheral/id/35936370

Consent 02/04/2025

Consent "Consent is the voluntary, informed, and enthusiastic agreement to engage in an activity, particularly when it comes to personal boundaries or intimate situations. It involves clear communication, mutual respect, and understanding that any party has the right to say "no" at any time, without facing pressure or consequences. Consent is crucial for building trust, ensuring safety, and promoting healthy, respectful interactions in all areas of life." I pulled this definition of consent from ChatGPT because even a robot gets it when the rest of the world seems to struggle. CONSENT CAN BE WITHDRAWN AT ANYTIME Today's episode I speak with Kenna about a situation she found herself where she became intimate with a man who did not respect her wishes, care about her as a person and only wanted to take. She shares details about the attack, the actions she took and the emotional toll it left. As much as I like to mix my topics up, I felt this was needed to piggyback off the last update episode. I have many more topics coming up, from morticians to healthcare. /episode/index/show/theperipheral/id/35153695

Lisa, PTSD and ketamine, Oh my! 01/07/2025

Lisa, PTSD and ketamine, Oh my! On today's episode, I welcome back Lisa, who was featured on episode 21, "Why We Don't Report Rape." A quick recap: she served in the Coast Guard and was attacked in her room while stationed there. She couldn’t identify her attacker, nor was she allowed to put a lock on her door for security. It was a very upsetting episode, and when she reached out, I was thrilled to hear from her. I was hoping for good news, but instead, she shares how she was attacked again. From there, she confides in me the treatment that worked for her, and we discover that we have something in common. I was really excited to speak with her and had some unexpected surprises during the conversation. /episode/index/show/theperipheral/id/34752840

Magic with Joe Diamond 11/01/2024

Magic with Joe Diamond Happy Halloween! For tonight's creepy episode, I interview Joe Diamond (what a name!) who is a mentalist and magician. He's had a storied career and life growing up in a conservative town while pursuing his dreams of becoming a magician. We talk about his time on Penn and Teller's Fool Us, delve into philosophy, and even do a few magic tricks. /episode/index/show/theperipheral/id/33721102

After Sobriety with Rebekah 10/07/2024

After Sobriety with Rebekah Here on the peripheral, we talked a lot about drinking and alcoholism. Something we've never discussed is what happens once you stop drinking. What is it like to live a sober lifestyle? How does the rest of the world treat somebody who chooses not to consume alcohol? You might not realize how intertwined drinking is in our culture and society. In everything we do, alcohol is available. In any event or situation, even at church, alcohol will be provided. It's accessible anywhere, and even when there's a global pandemic, liquor stores are considered vital or essential. I stopped drinking several years ago, and at every event I attend or outing I go on, I face peer pressure, shaming, and even ridicule for not drinking. Today, I speak with Rebekah, who recently celebrated her seventh year of sobriety. I decided to have a conversation with her and ask about her experiences after choosing to give up alcohol. Check out Rebekah's new podcast! https://www.tyfyipod.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hi_itsrebekah/ /episode/index/show/theperipheral/id/33354582

ADHD with Andrew 09/16/2024

ADHD with Andrew I have ADHD. Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. I've had it all my life but was only diagnosed a few years ago. I was told I had anxiety and depression for many years which I'm sure my ADHD presented as but ultimately the root cause for my issues had always been ADHD. ADHD has dozens of traits or symptoms associated with it and with the advent of the smart phones and social media, lot of people are self diagnosing but there are differences between being addicted to your phone and actually having the disorder. To get a better understanding of ADHD I speak with Andrew who is a licensed therapist, Husband, father and "Neurospicy." /episode/index/show/theperipheral/id/33078857

88: Strictly Stalking 08/16/2024

88: Strictly Stalking Welcome back to the peripheral, I was on the wine and crime podcast, ep 67 gossip at the corpse cart, Amanda and Lucy are hilarious and we had a lot of fun chatting. They do my astrology chart so please check that out. Also if you're in the northeast Aaron and I will be at the Berkshire podcast festival in north Adams Massachusetts . Oct 18-20 use code Generation2024 for 35% off your ticket. Today's episode is a little different. I had the pleasure of speaking with Jake Deptula from Strictly Stalking and LoveLustFear podcast. It's an interesting conservation between two similar podcasters who interview guests about traumatic events. We discuss what it's like being on the other side of the microphone, ways to protect yourself from stalking and resources that are available for stalking victims. /episode/index/show/theperipheral/id/32686302

87: Why Don’t They Leave - Caitlin 08/07/2024

87: Why Don’t They Leave - Caitlin We can all sit back in our comfortable lives and question other people's decisions. Especially when it comes to relationships. We think we know what we'd do if we were put in that situation or walked in someone else's shoes but we don't. It's easy to say everyone is accountable for their own actions but what if those actions have been molded and manipulated but someone who has broken you down, striped away your identity and made you believe that you deserved all of the terrible things they've said or did to you? My guest today paints a pretty clear picture of a cycle of abuse that she endured and how it affected her judgement of others and more importantly, herself. /episode/index/show/theperipheral/id/32686307

86: How we persevere Shane’s story 07/16/2024

86: How we persevere Shane’s story We hear a lot of stories about trauma and abuse on this podcast. After losing all of my siblings to mental health issues and addiction I must admit that I sometimes don't hold much hope that people can change, people can turn their lives around or persevere. We can loosely connect the dots between childhood trauma to mental health disorders as an adult. On this episode my wonderful guest and friend Shane Waters joins me. Through Shane's wonderful story telling, he connects those dots from his childhood trauma to his behavior as an adult. Here are Shane’s shows: and /episode/index/show/theperipheral/id/32686312

85: Travis Myers NYC Detective and Author 06/18/2024

85: Travis Myers NYC Detective and Author On today’s episode I speak with Travis Myers who is a retired NYC Detective who has some incredible stories. It was such a casual conversation that we actually forgot to talk about his books! I’ve provided links below. Travis talks about his frustrations and accomplishments as a police detective, his time in the military and what it was like during 911 living in NYC. Amazon Link to our first book Sister Margaret, I don’t think you need more books than that? Bully Press link: Bully Press Instagram: Tommy Keane Fan Page: /episode/index/show/theperipheral/id/32686317

84: Secrets of a Sugar Daddy 05/16/2024

84: Secrets of a Sugar Daddy Today I speak with Marcus who hosts the podcast Secrets of a Sugar Daddy. Marcus is very honest and unapologetic about his sugar dating lifestyle. He is extremely knowledgeable and shares his personal expirences with sugar dating and advice on navigating the lifestyle. /episode/index/show/theperipheral/id/32686322

83: Bullying 04/15/2024

83: Bullying Welcome back to the peripheral, I missed last month so I owe you all an episode that I should be putting out in the next couple of weeks. I had made an instagram story saying I'm planning on having some big names and influencers on the peripheral this year. For this episode I speak with Aaron who was bullied from elementary school well into high school. Aaron wouldn't be able to focus on his studies and his grades would suffer. His parents transferred him to a private catholic school in hopes of helping his falling grades but things would only get worse. I also share details about how I avoided being bullied by having a friend group where we stood up for one another. You might recognize Aaron from another podcast you know and love. /episode/index/show/theperipheral/id/32686327

83: Shades of Gray 02/16/2024

83: Shades of Gray Most people know I mostly steer clear of politics. I refrain from ever giving my opinion about any current events or political candidates on this podcast or generation why. I figure people are listening to this content as a When it comes to political theater of today, it’s changed a lot over my lifetime. It’s become far more polarized even to the point where conspiracy theories have become commonplace and absurd ideas are now thrown out as fact. Whether you’re the president or a gamer kid online, your words matter. Not everything is black and white, every event doesn’t have an agenda, sometimes there are shades of gray. On today’s episode I speak with Bella where politics and conspiracy become the root cause of the story. /episode/index/show/theperipheral/id/32686332

82: The World According to Holden 01/16/2024

82: The World According to Holden Welcome back to the peripheral and happy new year. We all have our new year's resolutions. What is a resolution? It's something you want to change about your life, yourself, something you want to do differently. Maybe it's seeing the world in a better light. It's doing something for yourself, setting a boundary, exercising, eating better, or stopping a bad habit.

But all of those things are a transition. All of those things are a conscious decision that you want to make to be more true to yoursel /episode/index/show/theperipheral/id/32686337

81: Grieving as a Mother 12/16/2023

81: Grieving as a Mother The holidays are typically about family, togetherness and celebration. On today’s episode I speak with Kim who went through one of the worst tragedies a parent could go through. I want encourage anyone who is spending the holidays alone to reach out, make a phone call, accept that invite and know that you are loved and there are others who can relate to what you’ve been through.

Amber Morrow's life was filled with a dream to teach and uplift children. To honor her memory and keep her aspirati /episode/index/show/theperipheral/id/32686342

80: Erika’s Story 11/16/2023

80: Erika’s Story Welcome back to the peripheral, for every episode I put out I try to create this intro where I tell the audience a little about what my guest will be discussing just to give everyone a heads up. I feel that is the trigger warning if it’s a topic that sadly a lot of people have been through and might not want to hear or just be prepared before hearing about it.

This episode I was at a complete lose for words. It’s about rape and that rape being recorded. I asked a few friends who gave me idea /episode/index/show/theperipheral/id/32686347

Maze of Secrets 10/24/2023

Maze of Secrets ...1 eerie corn maze...
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...9 spine-tingling tales...
...Will YOU find your way out? This holiday season, step into a labyrinth of shadows and suspense with Shane Waters as your guide. In this chilling collaboration, you'll encounter the hosts of 9 acclaimed true crime podcasts, each offering a dark tale and a life lesson to send shivers down your spine. This is not just a special episode; it's an immersive journey through a maze of twisted paths and unsolved mysteries /episode/index/show/theperipheral/id/32686352

79: Cursed 10/15/2023

79: Cursed Have you ever felt like you live a cursed life or that your family had a curse leveled upon them?

We think lightning can’t strike twice but what if it does?

Today I speak with Janet who has suffered multiple tragic losses within her family.

With all of the loss she’s endured and health issues she’s experienced Janet assumed she or anyone within her vicinity would suffer a brutal fate.

Janet would find solace with her husband and eventually find out /episode/index/show/theperipheral/id/32686357

78: Who’s My Father? 09/16/2023

78: Who’s My Father? On today’s episode I decided to cover a story that was more lighthearted. I have some heavy topics coming up so I needed a break. Have you ever felt out of place? Decided to take a DNA test to find your roots and uncover a family secret that will turn your world upside down?

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77: LA Not So Confidential 08/15/2023

77: LA Not So Confidential On today’s episode I talk with DR. Shiloh and Dr. Scott who are Clinical Psychologists. I’ve interviewed experts in the past to gather more insight into topics that I myself may or may not have much knowledge on.

We have a casual conversation about their journey’s to becoming psychologists and how they ended up working with law enforcement and providing treatment for sex offenders. I was fascinated by them and hope you check them out!

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76: Delusional Parasitosis 07/15/2023

76: Delusional Parasitosis On today's episode my guest talks about what it's like to have a family member struggling with delusional parasitosis. This is a mental condition where a person feels and sees insects or worms crawling under their skin. This can lead to self mutilation and permanent disfigurement.

The intention of this episode is to educate and inquire for help or suggestions from others. If they've even had to care for an adult family member suffering with delusions or extreme mental impairment and how to lead /episode/index/show/theperipheral/id/32686372

75: Hush 06/16/2023

75: Hush On this episode I speak with Brandon about his younger brother Elliot. Elliot’s life, influence on the world around him and sadly his death. Brandon is a song writer and music producer in which he shares his dreams and struggles through. Music was always a huge part of my life and relationship with my siblings much like Brandon and Elliot. Brandon had wanted to share his brother’s story for a long time and after hearing me talk about my sister’s death, I’m honored that he felt this was the right pla /episode/index/show/theperipheral/id/32686377

74: How Not to Kill Yourself with Clancy Martin 05/24/2023

74: How Not to Kill Yourself with Clancy Martin Today I speak with Clancy Martin about his new book and the topic of suicide. Clancy’s book How Not to Kill Yourself is a very stark yet uplifting journey through Clancy’s attempts, different types of self destruction and how other cultures view suicide. I ask Clancy about different aspects of his life and how he overcome a lifetime of suicidal ideation and how others can to.

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73: Masochism 05/15/2023

73: Masochism On this week’s episode I speak with Katie who from a early age realized she needed something more when it came to sexual gratification. As with most of us, it takes years to figure out who we are and what we want. For Katie that something was pain. /episode/index/show/theperipheral/id/32686387

72: Book Of Matthew 04/15/2023

72: Book Of Matthew On todays episode I speak with Matthew who at 40 had a life altering event. He collapse onto the floor at work and work up in a daze at a hospital. Once the drugs had worn off and he was back on his feet, that daze would turn into a new perspective on life that he tried to explain to others but to no avail. So he decided to put pen to paper and write a book.

Song - Open Heart Closed by Matthew David
His book No Dreaming Allowed

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71: Brooke's House 03/15/2023

71: Brooke's House On Today's episode I speak with Kevin who experienced one of the worst loses a father can suffer. As most of us know the opioid/heroin epidemic has truly left no one untouched, even those we would consider the "most unlikely suspects". Kevin leads us down a road no parent wants to take and the path back to the light.

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70: Mike's Comics 02/15/2023

70: Mike's Comics On Today's episode I speak with Mike who's a recovering alcoholic. Mike paints a clear picture of how far alcoholism can drag you down and what happens when you have an addiction with depression. You do things you're not proud of, you burn bridges, destroy relationships and make so many bad decisions that you can feel like you're drowning in regret. Mike was able to finally recognize his problem and refocus on the things that brought joy and passion into his life.

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69: Dual Life 01/15/2023

69: Dual Life Jackie was a hard-working single mom who was frustrated with the dating scene, but decided to give things another try. She'll be introduced to the quintessential "nice guy"... things seemed to be going well, until they moved in together. What Jackie thought were "pink flags" turned out to be something much more sinister. How well do you really know your significant other?

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68: Gluing the Pieces Back Together 12/15/2022

68: Gluing the Pieces Back Together Today I speak with two amazing and strong mothers. They both went through pregnancies' where everything that could go wrong, went wrong. We cover the lack of communication and aftercare they both experienced along with topics such as PPD, PPA, PTSD and the death of a child.

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67: Doug 11/16/2022

67: Doug As most of you know when I started the peripheral I wasn’t trying to do another true crime podcast. It was more of an attempt to shine a light on things that affect most of us everyday and even aspects of true crime that get glossed over. That said, on today’s episode I speak with James and Sandman who lost a brother and a friend in a tragic and abrupt manner that most of us luckily never have to experience. Doug lived in a nice town, was well liked and also sold marijuana. He was murdered in his home /episode/index/show/theperipheral/id/32686422

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