Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations

Slaycation is a gripping and darkly comedic true crime podcast that delves into the chilling world of murders that take place on vacation. Was it an accident, or murder? Hosted by a true crime enthusiast, her comedy writer husband, and a seasoned TV producer, this unique and hilarious show will have you laughing, gasping and exclaiming 'WTF?' as you go on a twisted journey through the wildest slaycations that will have you canceling your flight.Embark on a chilling yet uproarious adventure with Slaycation, the true crime podcast that fearlessly unravels the darkest corners of vacation destinations. Hosted by the dynamic trio of Jerry Kolber, Adam “Tex” Davis, and Kim Davis, this podcast guarantees an enticing blend of suspense and humor by discussing cases like Shanquella Robinson, The “Kayak Killer”, and more. With a focus on real-life murder stories that occurred in the midst of seemingly delightful vacations, Slaycation navigates through the sinister underbelly of travel, making you question whether your next getaway might be more dangerous than you think.Join the conversation on all sorts of vacation murders and mysterious deaths - including husband-wife murders, fiance’ murders, life insurance plots, kidnappings, and cases that will have you asking, was it an accident or murder? Slaycation goes beyond the typical true crime podcast formula. Delving into infamous cases, the show not only explores individual vacation murders and suspicious deaths but also sheds light on the complexities of couples entangled in crime. From mysterious disappearances to shocking revelations, the hosts bring a fresh perspective to the true crime genre, weaving a narrative that keeps listeners on the edge of their seats while injecting doses of dark humor that make the unimaginable tales oddly entertaining.Slaycation isn't just another true crime podcast; it's a production led by seasoned, Emmy nominated TV producers and a true crime fanatic who ensure a cinematic quality to every episode. The show takes a deep dive into murder stories, meticulously crafted to engage both true crime aficionados and those new to the genre. With the hosts' distinctive blend of expertise and wit, Slaycation transforms the gruesome details of vacation murders into a compelling narrative that is as riveting as it is amusing. Ths hosts also bring a sense of compassion and care to the cases, along with takeaway tips on how to avoid being murdered on your vacation. They answer questions like, “Is Mexico a safe travel destination for Americans?” “Is it safe to travel overseas?” “Should women travel alone?” “How soon after you buy life insurance, should you murder the insured?” With thoughtful information from their research and expertise. If you thought true crime and comedy were an unlikely pairing, Slaycation will prove you wrong, leaving you hooked on its unique and unforgettable exploration of twisted vacations and the shocking crimes that lurk beneath the surface.

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Recent Reviews

Vanbindi

Just friends

Adam, I listened to your John Wayne Gacy Christmas card story today and I thought it was so funny and interesting. I listen to the show already and really enjoy it so thank you for that, but this was so entertaining I was motivated to write a review (finally, sorry it took so long.) It would be fun to have more of these stories every once in a while. And for what it’s worth, I would keep the card too!
grizzach

Great podcast

This is a great podcast for true crime fans, it’s very informative and very funny ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
solid investor

Podcast enthusiast

Okay, I gave it a second try, four stars this time, good quality, good audio, decent content.
jmstanosmith

New and old cases- give it a whirl!

I stumbled upon this podcast at the beginning of 2024. There is a good mix of some new and older cases, but still give it a try! I found that even if you did have prior knowledge of a case, you will learn new aspects of it in the way Jerry and Kim research and discuss cases- there are always new facts with his and her perspectives and comments. Along with Adam’s commentary and his questions, it is truly entertaining.
Bsbydeer

Kim’s Kindness

It’s so easy to be mad at everyone these days, I’m so moved by Kim’s open warmth with the boys who have obviously spent years together being talented wordsmiths. She reminds me that we all belong in the conversation, and that our contributions help us all shine. It brings me back to every new episode and I hope it might do the same for you.
FloridaWoahMan

Enjoyable but deadly

I’m one of those people who never writes reviews but I felt compelled to as soon as Jerry discussed the donut hole of Dade County because, hi!, I live here, and it’s a daily topic of discussion. I don’t even try to explain why my side of the street has different code violations than the other and why even different police officers will respond should you call. And there Jerry goes trying to explain it in one of the episodes. I love the show and have listened since the beginning. I even came up with my own drinking game. Every time Kim or Jerry says, “Well, here’s the thing,” I take a shot. Now I am dead in the donut hole and I’m not sure which precinct will come.
Calibeachsolana

Love this!

Very well-researched, interesting stories told well. I love the sense of humor
Morefiend

Love the show

5 stars
Frenchykatlady21

hilariously refreshing

just found this show and can't stop listening and laughing. Definitely a good find!
tinobabe24

Fun show

I love true crime shows This one is very enjoyable
jenndew

True crime + comedy isn’t always awful….

I recently stumbled upon your podcast (I believe it was recommended on another of my favorites!), & I have to say I love the way Kim & Jerry approach the stories, & while sometimes Adam’s jokes make me inwardly groan, I can appreciate the response as “comedy as coping mechanism” because some of these are truly heartbreaking cases. I’m still far behind (I’m only on episode 10 I think!), but am binge-listening!
GingerJenn74

Iowa Hawkeye Alum

Love your show and I am all caught up from the beginning. So excited that you are doing my university’s 1973 murder… but please,please, please fix the introduction. It is University of Iowa not Iowa State. Hawkeyes vs Cyclones. Two different colleges in Iowa which are very competitive with each other. 🤦‍♀️
2mnypetz

Disgusting

I only listened to part of one episode and it made me want to throw up. The murder these 3 were so casually joking about was the most gruesome case of physical and sexual torture I’ve ever read about. These 3 are disgusting to make stupid, inappropriate jokes while telling a story about the horrible murder of an innocent person. I hope no family member of a victim listens to this podcast.
MWilczewski

The Amazing Trio

I just found your podcast and I can’t stop listening. You all are amazing. Anyone that thinks less needs to GO FIND LESS! I love your rapport, your banter, and how much you really go into the cases. Keep up the amazing job!
Carriemimix4

Love you guys

I’ve been listening for about two weeks now and just love you guys. Ignore the lady that said you read from Wikipedia. She’s wrong. Keep up the great work and I listen to you every day.
Nish716

Great Podcast

I love the podcast and banter and I adore Adam’s humor.
BeneathSaltySea

Great True Crime Podcast!

One of my favorite True Crime podcasts! The care and empathy comes through clearly with each story. I love the banter and humor throughout. Keep up the great work! I am very impressed with everything I hear from this podcast.
KathyJaf

The BEST!!

Hey kids!! I have been listening since the beginning, and from that day, you guys have been my favorite podcast!! The format is great! Adam is all of us, asking all of our questions! The research, compassion, empathy and humor are a great mix, and your friendship is one everyone should be lucky enough to have! Thank you for making me laugh out loud in my car, so I look like even more of an idiot than I already am. Thank you guys! More Kim and More Yackin!!
Eatyourokra

More than tolerable

Kim and Jerry do a great job of telling each case and l enjoy Adam’s role as the listener who has no idea what’s coming next. These three have me laughing while remaining respectful to the victims. I especially enjoy Kim’s background on each slaycation locale. So happy to find a true crime podcast full of many cases I have not heard before. Keep up the great work! Please consider joining podcast row at CrimeCon!
Kateybrice

Instant must-follow show

I have been with the show from the beginning. I instantly fell in love with Slaycation which has a perfect balance of humor, empathy and storytelling. You are all just absolutely tolerable. P.S. more random yacking at the beginning of the episode please.
KaylabearxO

Would give more than 5 stars if I could

You 3 are amazing, thank you for helping the 9-5 work days go by smoothly with you guys in my ear buds! Keep it up :)
AnnRosetta

Just Found You and LOVE it

You three have me laughing out loud each episode. Keep doing what you do!
JenReed2

Love you guys!

I found yall from your collab with HouseWives Tabitha and Gretchen and have been binge listening ever since! I love the banter back and forth and the light hearted commentary. I catch myself laughing and having to rewind so I can catch what is said after. Love you guys and look forward to listening!
djcarolyn

Painful

I don’t mean to be unkind. The premise is a good one. The voices are terrible. It bills itself as funny. But I’m not hearing any humor. Pls don’t read the history of Aruba from Wikipedia. . I’m sure you’re all lovely people, but not everyone is meant to be a podcaster
truecrimechick

Love ya!!

I love you guys. I look forward to episodes. Don’t stop you guys r amazing!!.
mom5132

I think I enjoy this too much❣️

So glad I found you all! Keep up the great work!!! Seychelles… the best intro ever! Ep41
podcastermi

Where have you been all my life

Absolutely love this podcast. I fast forward through the small talk on every other podcast, but I love their banter and listen to it all. Kim, will you be my best friend? I cannot get enough.
d.lewie

Let’s Go

Love the banter, commentary and twisted humor. Fabulous trio!
SN131313

Great Show!

Love all three of the hosts. Definitely not for those without a macabre sense of humor. Keep up the great work!
noralee c

Love this podcast.

I love this podcast!!! The first time I listened and heard someone mention my favorite movie Just Friends, I was hooked. Thanks Adam. (Kim, my sister is a master knitter so I have to like you) I’ve been listening since episode 3. Love all three of you. Thanks and keep up slaying.
sfhnjjk

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

💋My favorite podcast. Yes, Kim 🤍🪽🌟.
Dirk Platinum

Could’ve been .

Could’ve been good. But the Christophobic bigotry ruins it.
my little dog

Best pod on apple!

I started listening to your pod and then there were no updated episodes. Then the election happened and I was listening to all kind of hopeful podcasts about the new president and then she didn't win and now we've got what we've got and then I realized I hadn't checked to see if you had any new pot episodes and then you had so many so I canceled all my other pods and I'm just listening to you guys over and over. I plan to listen to all your pods over and over for the next four years and how many days until the new January 20, keep up the good work, you're my only hope!
Skinamalynx

Can’t wait for more!!!…. Kim!!

I love love love how all the hosts talk smack about the reviews and each other. Wish I hadn’t found this podcast so soon because I’m up to date on the episodes already and can’t binge them anymore!! I never wanted to go on a cruise before and now I REALLY never will if someone ever invites me on one! Thanks a lot Slaycation! 🤣❤️
lpn1Butterfly

I love you

I love this podcast. I have so much fun listening to this podcast
lost_poem

My newest addiction!

I absolutely adore this podcast and can’t get enough of the hilarious banter and genuine friendship between the three hosts, Kim, Adam, and Jerry. They present stories of vacations gone wrong with humor, empathy, and wit, and it’s a refreshing change from the “usual” true crime podcast. My latest favorite thing is that they’re taking negative reviews and turning them into inside jokes (tolerable Jerry, More Kim/“The Woman,” Adam interrupting too often, etc.). They’ve brought much-needed laughter into my life, and despite their best efforts to show how many murders happen on getaways, they’ve inspired me to make vacation plans. Just wanted to mention that each of your voices hits in the perfect way for my ear holes, and I have to about I’m slightly jealous of your obviously genuine and pure friendship. Can’t wait for each next episode, and thank you for bringing love, laughter & a spot of dark humor into my week… love ya!
J7mom

Who wants to Vacay?

I love the platform of this podcast. Two people know what it’s about and one does not, and he literally asks the same questions that I ask. These three are awesome together and you will think twice before vacationing again.
Horrible and I mean just that

Compassionate and factual yet entertaining

These are three podcasts host that mesh well. Two of the hosts do an excellent job researching the facts of the crime and report the crime details. The third host asks relevant questions along the way. Unlike other crime podcasts Kim, Adam, and Jerry offer useful safety tips while vacationing. I look forward to their thoughtful takeaways at the end of each podcast.
RondyP

True Crime told in a different way

I am addicted to true crime podcasts & follow a ton of them- each one delivers the stories in their own way… this one is my new favorite because I love the banter amongst the hosts! They tell the stories in a respectful way- but you can feel the relationship they have amongst each other. It’s refreshing and different- they in no way downplay the stories or disrespect the victims!!! The story is the story and they give their input- respectfully to the families and the victims… but because of the banter amongst them- it lightens the mood… I find myself laughing bc Kim always cuts the men off while they’re talking… but it’s Kim so it’s ok!! If you haven’t listened- give them a chance! You just might enjoy it! And full disclosure… I’ve purchased my “PACK YOUR BODYBAGS…” shirt!! Love it!!!
Rdunswo0

Podcast Slay

I listened to an episode and was hooked! I absolutely adore Kim, she’s my favorite! Her voice is very calming to me. The 3 hosts have such great chemistry together and always make me laugh.
JustJessPlease

Pack your body bags!

I love this show! I throw it on while my son watches to brainchild on repeat. :) this podcast is so much fun! It feels like I’m sitting at a table with really good friends and having great discussions. The structure of the show is so unique with Kim and Jerry telling the story and Adam is in the seat with us listeners. I don’t know how many times Adam asks the questions I’ve literally been thinking while listening. I can’t tell what’s my favorite part of the show if it’s the crew reacting to poor reviews with the the most unserious attitudes or listening to Kim go off and tell us how she really feels about the perpetrator(s). My take away? If you enjoy a good laugh on the side of your morbid curiosity this is the perfect podcast! 5 stars all the way around! I love you guys!
Jen_Bunny

Hilarious True Crime/ Comedy trio

I look forward to the show every week, so glad I clicked on it at episode 13. I couldn’t understand the low reviews. Then it became hilarious when you guys started reading them. To Kim, I love that you’re black🫶🏽. Tex, Just Friends is by far the best RR movie. It’s always in our annual holiday movie line up, next to Die Hard & A Christmas Story. With Jerry, you guys make quite an entertaining true crime/ comedy trio.
sarahfgjk

Very funny show.

I listen to this podcast when I’m hiking solo in the Santa Cruz mountains. The murder capital of the us in 1970s. Thank god we are not still the murder capital. Maybe you can find a Santa Cruz story for a future episode. More Kim! More Kim!
Kerry Moodster

The Banter That Saved My Sanity

If you’re looking for a podcast that feels like chatting with your funniest friends while dodging five kids’ chaos, look no further than "Slaycation." The banter between you three is pure gold! Honestly, I’ve laughed so hard that I almost dropped a kid—or at least a snack. You turn everyday nonsense into comedy gold. I never thought I’d find myself cracking up over random life stories, but here we are. Your dynamic is like a Texas barbecue—hot, messy, and always a good time! So, don’t hold it against me for being from Texas—your hilarious episodes are my secret weapon against the daily grind. Keep the laughs coming; y’all are the highlight of my day!
mizzlanay

Best way to limit the stress of work

So, I stumbled across this podcast earlier this year and have been hooked since. Although another’s persons traumatic experiences should not be comical this teams chemistry and storytelling is something that shouldn’t be missed. I love it…💜💜💜💜💜
fjafri

Great true crime+banter

The podcast brings amazing true crime stories with humorous banter added it. It is hilarious. The humor does not disrespect the victim, yet the banter with a few “dad joke” adds a twist to the podcast. Looking for something new in the true crime line up, this is a winner.
siamese dream 83

Hilarious and Informative

Love the rapport between the hosts. Love their sense of humor. But note that if you feel jokes and true crime don’t mix, this might not be for you. I’ll also add that this is one of the few true crime podcasts where I haven’t already heard of every case beforehand. The stories are new and they clearly do their research.
salodo

Death in Venice FL

I like this episode’s banter in the beginning. I laughed a lot during this episode but I was disappointed that it was such a short case. Sometimes I like the two parters because there’s so much detail. I was sad that this one ended so quickly and without a resolution. You guys are great I love listening to this podcast and all three of you combined are a dream. P.S. I like that Adam took over the factor ads.
Fisherman1234

For the less Kimmers

Never written a review for a podcast, but this one takes the cake. I CANNOT get enough of these podcasts. Thank you to the woman, the tolerable one, and Adam for making my drives to and from work some of the best parts of my day!
Momofclaire

Perfect true crime trio! Need more Kim!

I have been with this podcast from the start! Love the combination of these 3 podcasters. They tell a true crime story that has obviously been throughly researched….each interjecting to make it funny and interesting. Would definitely recommend! Hats off to Kim who keeps the show on track with patience and love 😂