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He left home as the chubby kid with a dream, a decade later, he's a touring comic with a killer set. Literally. In Wisecrack, stand-up comedian Edd Hedges returns to his hometown for a charity gig, only to find himself headlining the most terrifying night of his life. The warm welcome quickly unravels into a chilling true crime tale of a downward spiral and a town shaken by murder. When TV crime producer Jodi Tovay stumbled across Edd’s comedy set, it did more than get a few laughs, it opened the door to a years-long investigation she never saw coming. Part comedy special, part true crime thriller, Wisecrack blends punchlines with plot twists in a genre-defying ride where the laughs are real and the danger is no joke.
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2What do you get when a true crime producer walks into a comedy club? Answer: Wisecrack— a 6-part limited series where true crime and stand up comedy take center stage. Coming September 2nd, from Tenderfoot TV and iHeartPodcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A crime producer stumbles upon a one of a kind comedy set, sending her down a rabbit hole of deception and murder. From Tenderfoot TV and iHeartPodcasts, Wisecrack is a new 6-part limited series that blends investigative true crime with stand up comedy. Coming September 2nd.Binge the entire season ad-free. Subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at tenderfootplus.com or on ApplePodcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On stage, Edd Hedges, a fledgling English comedian, tells a quirky-yet-creepy tale about the scariest night of his life. The audience hangs on every word, including crime producer Jodi Tovay, unaware that this night would spark an investigation that would last nearly a decade.Binge the entire season ad-free. Subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at tenderfootplus.com or on ApplePodcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
By the end of Edd's stand up set, Jodi walks out with the one name that could unlock the truth. But it would take years (and a lot of beer) for Edd Hedges to finally face the reality of that horrible night.Binge the entire season ad-free. Subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at tenderfootplus.com or on ApplePodcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A missed call, a prison transfer, a well-meaning barrister. Jodi heads to London to follow the trail of breadcrumbs—religion, regret, and red flags—but none of it seems to add up.Binge the entire season ad-free. Subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at tenderfootplus.com or on ApplePodcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Host Jodi Tovay sits down with Payne Lindsey (Up and Vanished) for a wide-open conversation about what it really took to bring this series to life. From the curveballs of reporting and the messy truths behind true crime storytelling, Jodi and Payne pull back the curtain and get real about the work, the weight, and the weird moments that come with investigating a case full of punchlines.Binge the entire season ad-free. Subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at tenderfootplus.com or on ApplePodcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In a town full of dark childhood memories, we meet Edd's parents and hear their version of events from that tragic night. Jodi starts to wonder if she’s digging up the truth or following a lie.Binge the entire season ad-free. Subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at tenderfootplus.com or on ApplePodcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We reopen old wounds as Jodi and Edd dig deeper into the past. And they're forced to confront those closest to Brett as the full story begins to take shape - but at what cost?Binge the entire season ad-free. Subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at tenderfootplus.com or on ApplePodcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Edd Hedges, finally armed with the truth, decides to rewrite his stand-up set. As he addresses the trauma buried deep, he finds an unlikely parallel between himself and his bully.Binge the entire season ad-free. Subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at tenderfootplus.com or on ApplePodcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two cities. One mic. And every question you weren’t sure he’d answer. Recorded live in Atlanta and Denver, Edd Hedges opens up about the story that defined him, the laughter that saved him, and what it means to keep telling it. Binge the entire season ad-free. Subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at tenderfootplus.com or on ApplePodcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Now that production has wrapped, Edd and Jodi are ready to spill the tea on how everything got started, their unforgettable highs (and hilarious lows), and some stories that you didn't get to hear in the podcast. Join them on this unfiltered take of what really went down during the making of Wisecrack.Binge the entire season ad-free. Subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at tenderfootplus.com or on ApplePodcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thanks for listening to Wisecrack! We’ve been collecting your questions — and now it’s time to answer them live. Join Edd and Jodi on Instagram Live on November 14th at 8 PM ET for a special Q&A. Have something you’ve been dying to ask? Send your questions to @wisecrackpodcast on Instagram, and don’t forget to follow @wisecrackpodcast, @joditovay, and @eddhedges for updates. Tune in on November 14th to hear your questions answered in real time on Instagram LIVE from @joditovay and @eddhedges IG accounts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Live from the TenderfootTV booth at CrimeCon – Jodi Tovay (Wisecrack) and Dennis Cooper (Culpable) sit down with Producer Jaime Albright to discuss the central theme of culpability and explore its intricate layers that extend beyond guilt and innocence. Join them as they pull back the curtain on how systemic failures, particularly within mental health treatment and the justice system, often fuel tragedy and ultimately shape, or hinder, how a case is covered and resolved. Binge the entire season ad-free. Subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at tenderfootplus.com or on ApplePodcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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I have a hard time thinking that Brett came to Ed’s house to hide or reconnect. I believe he was there to hurt Ed. The pain that Brett experienced throughout his life , he would deflect onto Ed. He continually hurt Ed. Ed’s comedy performance that fateful night, is what triggered something in Brett that ended up killing his mother and her friend . Brett’s life is a good example of the many disturbed people there are who do not get the help that they so desperately need. It’s extremely tragic
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For the most part I enjoyed this, slightly different take on a true crime podcast but the amount of ads was insane! Considering the episodes didn't really go above 45 mins, don't need 10+ mins of ads too.
The adverts are absolutely ridiculous, nearly a third of the runtime of each episode 🤦♀️
The take away point for me was the interaction between Edd & his parents in 'Brett Who' when they are talking about the night. Edd seems frustrated that (his mum especially) isn't recalling the same memories. I feel they were then trying to help him save face with their answers. Doesn't mean I think he was consciously lying. I found this section the most telling of it all but it seems to have been forgotten about to continue the narrative being that Brett was at the house.
Four episodes in and... what is the mystery? It's such a non-story, like the producer got carried away.
The story has me intrigued, but the 30% ads and other time wasting is torture
I can't stand Ed's brother.