Almost Fiction

Crimes that are so diabolical that they seem like almost fiction. Based on real events, Almost Fiction is a Podcast where we try to imagine what it was like when some of the worst crimes occurred. Using facts, reports, and evidence, we attempt to reconstruct what the crime scenes might have looked like as the crimes were happening. So, join us each week as we peek behind the curtain at some of the worst scenes from some of the worst crimes ever committed. I’m Chase Ellerman, and welcome to… Almost Fiction.

Charles William Yukl Part 1
Apr 30, 2025 – 00:39:08
David Roland Waters
Apr 22, 2025 – 00:43:00
Anthony Edward Sowell
Apr 15, 2025 – 00:49:28
Richard Paul White
Apr 8, 2025 – 00:33:40
Mauricio Rodriguez Silva
Apr 1, 2025 – 00:37:44
Thomas Warren Whisenhant
Mar 25, 2025 – 00:32:18
Sean Vincent Gillis Part 3
Mar 18, 2025 – 00:39:34
Sean Vincent Gillis Part 2
Mar 11, 2025 – 00:40:12
Sean Vincent Gillis Part 1
Mar 4, 2025 – 00:40:00
Kevin Lloyd Artz
Feb 25, 2025 – 00:30:02
Melvin David Rees
Feb 18, 2025 – 00:34:40
Mark Scott Thornton
Feb 12, 2025 – 00:50:08
Larry Keith Robison
Feb 4, 2025 – 00:30:12
Mark Dean Schwab and the Murder of Junny Rios Martinez
Jan 30, 2025 – 00:38:16
Joachim Georg Kroll
Jan 21, 2025 – 00:39:32
Mitchell Carlton Sims and Ruby Padgett
Jan 15, 2025 – 00:35:40
Julie Corey
Dec 17, 2024 – 00:29:34
Ramon Jay Rogers
Dec 11, 2024 – 00:36:48
Veronica Paz and Brandon Dante Perry
Dec 4, 2024 – 00:37:46
Jason Thomas Harris
Dec 3, 2024 – 00:37:40
Almost Fiction Plus EP 5 William Wallace
Oct 31, 2024 – 00:21:44
Almost Fiction Plus EP 4 Michael Duane Zach
Oct 23, 2024 – 00:25:10
BONUS: Tethers Halloween Special
Oct 23, 2024 – 00:18:41
Almost Fiction Plus EP 3 Tyree Lincoln Smith
Oct 15, 2024 – 00:28:00
Catherine May Wood and Gwendolyn Gail Graham Part 4
Sep 24, 2024 – 00:52:50
Catherine May Wood and Gwendolyn Gail Graham Part 3
Sep 18, 2024 – 00:55:36
Almost Fiction EP47 Catherine May Wood and Gwendolyn Gail Graham Part 2
Sep 10, 2024 – 00:45:56
Almost Fiction EP46 Catherine May Wood and Gwendolyn Gail Graham Part 1
Sep 3, 2024 – 00:53:02
Almost Fiction Plus EP 2 Alonzo Robinson
Aug 27, 2024 – 00:24:54
Steven Ray Thacker
Aug 20, 2024 – 00:43:04
Robert R. Simon
Aug 14, 2024 – 00:35:52
Anthony Allen Shore
Aug 6, 2024 – 00:45:12
Paul Eugene Rowles
Jul 23, 2024 – 00:34:48
Christa Gail Pike
Jul 16, 2024 – 00:38:46
Dennis Duane Webb
Jul 10, 2024 – 00:35:24
Gary Gene Tison
Jul 3, 2024 – 00:45:24
Thomas William Rigterink
Jun 26, 2024 – 00:35:42
Daniel Lee Siebert
Jun 4, 2024 – 00:38:56
Banita M. Jacks
May 28, 2024 – 00:40:28
Cynthia Coffman and James Marlow
May 21, 2024 – 00:44:06
Gordon Frederick Cummins Part 2
May 14, 2024 – 00:45:02
Gordon Frederick Cummins Part 1
May 7, 2024 – 00:42:10
Christian Charles Nielsen
May 6, 2024 – 00:27:18
John Sapp
Apr 16, 2024 – 00:36:41
Judith Ann and Alvin Howard Neelley Part 3
Apr 9, 2024 – 00:38:24
Judith Ann and Alvin Howard Neelley Part 2
Apr 2, 2024 – 00:35:38
Judith Ann and Alvin Howard Neelley Part 1
Mar 26, 2024 – 00:40:08
Howard Hawk Willis
Mar 12, 2024 – 00:43:01
David Frank Spanbauer
Feb 27, 2024 – 00:34:52
Dale Merle Nelson
Feb 21, 2024 – 00:52:04

Recent Reviews

Brandiland86

Creepy Fun

Chase does a great job telling these creepy true crime stories. Awesome podcast 💯🙌
piclklypoo

Rooting for 11:59

I’m rooting for 11:59 to call it quits. This show features a semi- illiterate slacker telling boring stories half heartedly. 11:59 used to have a couple of great podcasts, now it has nothing to offer. You all need to get jobs because none of you are even slightly entertaining. Easy to see why Jack and Kent left. This whole media company is a dumpster fire.
Js_Cs

Hot garbage

Save your time and go listen to invisible choir. Same cadence same material same boring content
For_reals

Great storytelling

Chase you do an amazing job with storytelling. Your chill vibe helps the intensity of what you’re describing somehow feel less intense. Keep up the amazing work!
MaverickAbundance

1159 Media Rocks

Thank You Chase! I appreciate your Podcasts and every time you on any 1159 Podcast!
itsamemommio

Impeccable storytelling

Stories are excellently researched, and told with the utmost respect for victims and their families. Chase is truly talented!
Patty Podcast

Amazing

Great storytelling.
KBIEHUSEN

Ken B

Almost Fiction
nilly fill baster

Well Researched and interesting

The curiously monotonous voice with an odd cadence puts me to sleep at my desk everytime but otherwise good show
Gin's Opinion

11:59 Media AGAIN!

Chase Ellerman and Almost Fiction is another great podcast/er brought to us by 11:59 Media! Thank you, Op and Jess & Kent & Jack & Chase & Luther and anyone I’m forgetting!
mmcw1226

A must listen

I am a huge fan of Almost Fiction, every episode is a deep dive into the story behind some of the most heinous people to ever exist. The four part series that Chase recently released gives us such a flawless insight into the lives of some seriously twisted women. Thank you, Chase, for always delivering such incredible content. Your hard work and dedication is definitely noticed and appreciated.
c butt

Genuinely good podcast !

Tuff subject matter at times But all the cases are laid out in clear and simple terms With keen insights into the dynamics at play in the psychology, personalities and relationships of everyone involved I appreciate keeping the cases pithy as well More conducive to bingeing each and every episode😊 CPW Pacific Grove, Ca
b3853r

A great podcast!!!

Chase does a great job telling these stories to us. And very interesting stories they are. Keep it up. Love it!
Zzzzzz12346789

Instant Fan

It’s nice to have a calming voice delivering such chilling stories. My day is made when a new episode comes out. If you enjoy Chase, make sure to check out his other show, Tethers, I’ve listened from start to finish more than once. Thanks for your work. Hugs.
WaynEgatt

Great Podcast

I wish I had something whimsical to say but I just like the podcast. Tell the operator I said *hugs*
Stkramereph

Subpar

Love 1159 but this podcast is quite boring. Pretty upset to see the last lines of one episode literally came from Wikipedia. Compared to Kent..do better research.
Leah JN

Hugs

I’m an OG 11:59 supporter and I love the addition of Chase’s shows and his commentary on the other 11:59 shows!
ArclausRN

Great person, meh podcast

Chase Ellerman seems like a really nice guy. Unfortunately, his delivery is dry as toast. His storytelling could put you to sleep. He’s not breaking any new ground here. He often gets his information wrong. In short, this pod is boring. Listen to True Crime Kent if you want a good podcast from 11:59, or just listen to any of the thousands of other true crime podcasts that are actually entertaining.
Brittney (Hershey)

Addictive 👌

Chase you’re the perfect addition to 11:59 media. I’m so addicted to listening to both podcast. You’re absolutely amazing. I’m always excited to get the notification for a new episode and so sad when it’s done! Keep doing you man you’re doing awesome!
Stephieb45

Love the podcast

11:59’s golden child of a podcast. Keep up the great work Chase, I enjoy every episode you drop!
kmichellehatfield

Great podcast & host!

Chase is great at this! Interesting true crime cases that aren’t covered a lot. Its much better than a lot of other true crime podcasts that are available. I pay so I can get the early episodes!!!
CharRob76

One of my new favorites

So glad that 11:59 picked this one up. I enjoy the stories. It’s kinda like a mix of MrBallen and Jack Luna’s Dark Topic. Storytelling but not quite so much gore as Luna and DeadBug.
P0STAL PAUL

Stay Golden

Thank you for being a friend. Travel down the road and back again. Your heart is true, you're a pal and a confidant. And if you threw a party, invited everyone you knew. You would see the biggest gift would be from me and the card attached would say, thank you for being a friend.
sacto11c

Sets the standard for 11:59

Chase kills it with the story’s no one knows about. And unlike other 11:59 shows, he constantly has a show every week. No waiting weeks for new episodes.
Hi-dTaDa

Great Job

Another great podcast from 11:59. Thanks guys!! If you like true crime, you’ll enjoy this podcast.
Rasalmja1124

What Stories

Very well presented! I love how you have written the episodes, it makes me feel like I am right there watching the events happening.
slypslyder

Tight writing, compelling delivery

Tight writing, compelling delivery. If you’re a true crime listener subscribe already!
Betty A C

Excellent

Have listened to 1159 for quite some time and find this show my favorite. Great stories and storytelling. Thank you for the great content.
Cemalon123

Another great offering from 11:59 Media

Chase is a fantastic storyteller. Can’t wait to binge all of these 😍
M19C78W

Well done

Great podcast, really well done and told.
beckon laser

Cheesing out

I like the show mostly but the repetitive “as always” makes you come off amateur sounding. it’s just a cheesy overused one liner. Kinda annoying tbh.
Tom L.I.

Great!

Thanks to Kent Chungus for bringing this Podcast to my attention!
ashpeeee

WOW

I have been missing out. Love you Chase, this show is a new favorite.
Creestol d

TCK Rec

Came here from the True Crime Kent Bonus ep and am hooked!! Finally something new to listen to that’s actually captivating!
srknight1970

👍👍

Another good show from 11:59. 👍👍
Devine Ms D

Why fiction?

Lazy? Just take the time to research and tell true stories.
LMTRNCOB

Robot Voice 😵

Really wanted to like this! Good research but sounds like an automated teleprompter, monotone, weird pauses :/ bummer!
adgifkuh

Amazing

Love this podcast, finally some stories I haven’t heard!
Poor sod buster

Really good

Very good story telling, no politics or trigger alerts
franczhesca

Better than expected!

Give this one a chance if you like something a little different. Great storytelling, straight to the point.
Banksmom1

Love it!

Great research and perspective!
Kwkr

Tried

I really tried to stick with the show. Topics are interesting but good god, the monotone of host is unlistenable. No emotion, no change in his voice. Uneven, halting is just annoying. Will try later epis, maybe he changes but for now it’s just plain boring. Sorry
Shanda1078

Awesome!

Chase…I just started listening to your podcast. Your storytelling is amazing! I look forward to binging your podcast.
SmokeyFreya67

Mesmerizing

Chase has the kind of voice that compels you to keep listening. It’s mesmerizing, soothing, comforting and gentle all at once. His research is impeccable and draws you in. He tells you about horrific events but at the same time is almost comforting in his storytelling. His voice reassures you that you will be ok. Highly recommend Almost Fiction from 11:59 media. Give it a listen. You won’t be sorry!
123EAC

Love it!

I absolutely love Chase’s storytelling style! I’ve always been a true crime junkie and have listened to all of the true crime podcasts. It was a breath of fresh air to find Almost Fiction. Chase brings a unique and captivating style to the true crime genre! Definitely worth a listen!
Dresdenchick

Addictive!

This podcast is so amazingly good. It’s addictive and engaging. Chase has a real gift for writing and delivering stories in such a way that you both can’t wait to hear what happens next, but also don’t want it to end. 10/10 recommend!
Amandamarie44

So good!

I really like this new show. Great job Chase!
shaloujones

Freaking awesome

This podcast immediately had me hooked Chase just has an innate ability to keep the interest going and keeps it focused. I’m sure to listen to each episode’s again.
Lisa in La Crescent MN

Voice

His voice is way to monotone for me. Very slow story telling.
LorieDanger

Very cool!

Each episode is incredibly well written, with emotional backstory and thought process detailed to really flesh out the stories!