A Date With Dateline

In this week’s Dateline parable… whoops! we mean episode…will a murderer find his special purpose through the power of prayer? What does the favorite dessert of a desert dweller tell us about their mating habits? Is Josh Mankiewicz the new messiah, turning water into wine then back into water in his sit down interview? Has Kimberly’s taste in men improved from last week? And finally, is Dateline using astrology to plan their episodes? This episode involving a “wolfpack” aired on the night of a full November moon… known as the Beaver Moon. Ummmm… so go ahead and take some time to contemplate this fact as you listen to the latest thrilling installment of A Date With Dateline. *cue wolf howl here The Official Description from NBC: When a young father is murdered at work, the investigation uncovers deep secrets about sex, religion, friendship, and family. Josh Mankiewicz reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Nov 20171h 11min

So which Dateline host were you for Halloween this year? Kimberly was a dead ringer for Andrea Canning, but sadly Katie’s Dennis Murphy costume failed to impress. What is the is the worst Halloween party you have ever been to? Do you remember the one moment that you knew you wanted to leaf… oops we mean leave? Why is Kimberly so easily bamboozled by murderers? Can she seriously not see the forrest for the trees? In this Halloween episode of a Date with Dateline, Kimberly and Katie share their thoughts on the values of friendship, cell phone hiding spots and what is and what is not an appropriate distance to be sitting from Keith in your one on one interview. Grab some of those remaining smushed Almond Joys and tiny Reese’s Cups and enjoy! The Official Description from NBC: After a young woman goes missing from a Halloween party, a town turns out to search while detectives settle in for a long investigation. Keith Morrison reports.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Nov 20171h 11min

SPORTS!! In honor of baseball season wrapping up, do high school sports really keep murderous instincts at bay? What is your “one moment” that you wish you could go back and change, that could alter the course of your life? Is Kimberly’s the day she heard Josh Mankiewicz say “whhhhip”? Is Katie’s the day she realized her lack of upper arm strength would keep her from participating in SPORTS? This very special episode of A Date with Dateline includes a warning: If you are a fan of the late, great Whitney Houston, there is a mild to heavy butchering of her Olympic anthem occuring in the 1 to 2 minute mark. Please take any necessary precautions. Thank you and enjoy. The Official Description from NBC: When Crystal Taylor was murdered, her sisters were determined to find the killer. Josh Mankiewicz reports on the unexpected source that turned the case upside down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 Okt 20171h

Could the weight of a diamond encrusted sandal be the tragic cause of an accidental drowing? Why is Keith keeping his distance from any and all leans on location in Tallahassee? What exactly does French salad dressing consist of? Does Katie have a ghost living in her apartment that is trying to help her with her podcasting? Is Kimberly so attached to her beloved couch because it is secretly filled with piles of gold? Listen to this episode of Date with Dateline for answers to these burning questions. Included, as a bonus, is an exclusive and highly uninformed guide to the secret spending habits of the rich and almost nearly famous… The Official Description from NBC: When a model and up and coming YouTube celebrity is found dead, police question her husband to see if he can provide any answers. Keith Morrison reports on what could have led to her death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 Okt 20171h 10min

Do zombie arms, a creepy ventriloquist dummy and a small Illinois town haunted by a cremation mean that Dateline is, indeed, getting in the Halloween spirit? Is being called a “pillar of the community” basically the equivalent of saying one is “full of life”? In terms of being generally doomed, that is. What is the cut-off for hanging out in da club? Does it change based on location? What does it mean for Kimberly, when Katie says she wants to introduce her to her special new friend Rigor Morris? Find out the answers to all these imperative questions and more in this episode of A Date with Dateline. The Official Description from NBC: A mother of four dies unexpectedly on Valentine’s Day. Everyone in town assumes she died of natural causes until a detective suspects someone has gotten away with murder. Dennis Murphy reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 Okt 20171h 5min

Does our latest murderer have the fastest text fingers in the Midwest? Is that a recipe for not only significant jail time but also the lifelong punishment of carpal tunnel? How do you even change your phone number 25 times in 3 years? AT&T is cool with that… but Katie can’t have unlimited data on her plan? Did Dateline hold its celebrity baking picnic while Kimberly and Katie were out of the country on purpose?!! Unrelated, but do you know how to heal from a broken heart?… asking for a friend…DATELINE Season 26 opens with a pickup artist, a misunderstood yet kind-eyed victim, all kinds of extra new brands of crazy and one Keith lean for the ages. Find the answers to all your questions and some very uninformed opinions in this episode of A Date with Dateline. The Official Description from NBC: Keith Morrison reports on a love triangle that led to years of stalking, destruction of property, threats and murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Okt 20171h

Time for a Multiple Choice- What is Dark Valley?: A.) Kraft’s latest goth salad dressing now with more black sesame seeds B.) A zombie Sweet Valley High spin off for the Spike Network C.) The name of Dita Von Teese and Marilyn Manson’s adopted daughter D.) Dateline’s latest murder investigation set in the bowels of the Los Angeles San Fernando Valley E.) All of the above What do The Brady Bunch and the cast of Happy Days have to do with the murder of Gavin Smith? Will Kimberly’s hair survive a tropical island climate? Will Katie and Kimberly ever get an invitation from Keith for fro-yo when he visits the west coast? Even if they have a groupon? Hello? Keith? Is this thing on? Find out the answers to all these pressing questions and more in this episode of A Date With Dateline. The Official Description from NBC: When film executive Gavin Smith vanishes, Los Angeles detectives search for clues amid reported sightings and suspicious circumstances. The case takes a dramatic turn when Gavin’s wife reveals painful secrets. Keith Morrison reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 Sep 20171h 5min

Has a graph or pie chart been created reflecting average hitman prices in different parts of the country? Why is there so much variation episode to episode on Dateline? Does having a one word name make you more likely to get asked about your apparent underworld connections on a regular basis? Would a college degree mean that you are able to do somewhat simple mathematical percentages with ease? (Hint: the answer may surprise you…or not) Is Kimberly going to get over her hurt feelings regarding Katie’s blase attitude toward one of her favorite episodes covered a few weeks back? Does anyone out there know a good mediator? Welcome to another new episode of A Date With Dateline. The Official Description from NBC: On Friday’s brand new episode of “Dateline,” a luxury car salesman receives a visit from a beautiful former client. It turns out that she is not interested in buying a car but in planning a murder. Andrea Canning reports on her twisted scheme, which shocks even the town’s most seasoned detectives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Sep 20171h 6min