Inside the Investigation with Payne Lindsey, Dennis Cooper, and Kyle Tekiela
Summary
Payne Lindsey hosts a live CrimeCon panel with Kyle Tequila and Dennis Cooper, discussing the creation of their true crime podcasts. Tequila reveals his show *Crook County* exposes his father’s secret life as a mafia hitman, while Cooper details his investigative work on cold cases in *Culpable*. The trio explores the emotional toll, ethical challenges, and personal growth inherent in telling such intense, real-life stories.
Topics discussed
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Introduction to Kyle Tequila and Dennis Cooper
Kyle Tequila on his father's secret mafia life
Processing trauma and the catharsis of storytelling
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CrimeCon 2026 ticket promotion
Dennis Cooper on starting Culpable and Christian Andriakio
Challenges of investigating cold cases and police cooperation
The emotional toll and lasting impact of true crime stories
Kyle on vulnerability and treating himself as a character
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Passion, inspiration, and the power of audio storytelling
Creative evolution and avoiding burnout in podcasting
Persistence, self-belief, and closing remarks
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