In 1978, Rodney Alcala won a date on the popular TV show, The Dating Game. What no one knew was that he was a prolific serial killer in the middle of a cross-country murder spree. In this six-part series, co-hosts Tracy Pattin (Hollywood &amp; Crime) and Stephen Lang (Avatar, Don’t Breathe) take listeners on an unbelievable journey into Alcala’s twisting secret life.&nbsp;He hid behind normal jobs as a typesetter at a prominent newspaper and a summer camp counselor. How did this predatory monster fool employers, prison psychiatrists, and parole boards — all while committing heinous crimes from coast to coast? And how did a one-time appearance as a game show contestant help lead to his capture? From the makers of Dirty John, Dr. Death, and Young Charlie, learn the story of the most famous serial killer you’ve never heard of - The Dating Game Killer. Listen today at <a href="http://wondery.fm/imaginedlifeDGK" target="_blank">wondery.fm/imaginedlifeDGK</a>.

In 1978, Rodney Alcala won a date on the popular TV show, The Dating Game. What no one knew was that he was a prolific serial killer in the middle of a cross-country murder spree. In this six-part series, co-hosts Tracy Pattin (Hollywood &amp; Crime) and Stephen Lang (Avatar, Don’t Breathe) take listeners on an unbelievable journey into Alcala’s twisting secret life.&nbsp;He hid behind normal jobs as a typesetter at a prominent newspaper and a summer camp counselor. How did this predatory monster fool employers, prison psychiatrists, and parole boards — all while committing heinous crimes from coast to coast? And how did a one-time appearance as a game show contestant help lead to his capture? From the makers of Dirty John, Dr. Death, and Young Charlie, learn the story of the most famous serial killer you’ve never heard of - The Dating Game Killer.Listen today at wondery.fm/imaginedlifeDGK.

Imagined Life

Introducing The Dating Game Killer

Your husband’s death leaves you with your back against the wall. Now, you have to fight for your survival. But it’s not just the world you’re up against. It’s also yourself.&nbsp; Hosted by Robbie Daymond&nbsp; Support our sponsors! Native - For 20% off your first purchase of Native deodorant, visit <a href="http://nativedeodorant.com" target="_blank">nativedeodorant.com</a> and use promo code IMAGINED at checkout.Dollar Shave Club - Check out all the incredible gift sets at <a href="http://dollarshaveclub.com/imagined " target="_blank">dollarshaveclub.com/imagined </a>

Your husband’s death leaves you with your back against the wall. Now, you have to fight for your survival. But it’s not just the world you’re up against. It’s also yourself.&nbsp;Hosted by Robbie Daymond&nbsp;Support our sponsors!Native - For 20% off your first purchase of Native deodorant, visit nativedeodorant.com and use promo code IMAGINED at checkout.Dollar Shave Club - Check out all the incredible gift sets at dollarshaveclub.com/imagined 

The Widow

You’ve never been afraid to speak your mind. Except now, you’re not the only one who could suffer the consequences.&nbsp; Hosted by Virginia Madsen Support us by supporting our sponsors! Embark - Go to <a href="http://embarkvet.com" target="_blank">embarkvet.com</a> and use promo code IMAGINED to save 15%! Zola - Go to <a href="http://Zola.com/imagined" target="_blank">Zola.com/imagined</a> to build your wedding website and get $50 towards your registry Peloton - Get $100 off accessories when you go to <a href="http://onepeloton.com" target="_blank">onepeloton.com</a> and use code IMAGINED at check out!

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The Pioneer

Your whole life, you’ve gotten into trouble. You just can’t seem to stop yourself. But sometimes it pays to be one of the bad guys. Hosted by Robbie Daymond Support us by supporting our sponsors!Nimble - Go to <a href="http://gonimble.com/imagined " target="_blank">gonimble.com/imagined </a>to get 25% off your first order Quip - Go to <a href="http://getquip.com/imagined" target="_blank">getquip.com/imagined</a> to save on gift sets and to get your first refill free

Your whole life, you’ve gotten into trouble. You just can’t seem to stop yourself. But sometimes it pays to be one of the bad guys.Hosted by Robbie DaymondSupport us by supporting our sponsors!Nimble - Go to gonimble.com/imagined to get 25% off your first order Quip - Go to getquip.com/imagined to save on gift sets and to get your first refill free 

The Hothead

The clock is ticking and you have a lot to do.&nbsp;You want to make a difference in the world. You have a vision, but not everyone sees what you do.&nbsp;You’ll need to do something bold to convince them. Tick tock.&nbsp; In honor of the holiday, we’re reairing one of our favorite Imagined Life episodes. Happy Thanksgiving!&nbsp; Hosted by Robbie Daymond Support us by supporting our sponsors!Dollar Shave Club - Check out the holiday gift selection at <a href="http://dollarshaveclub.com/imagined " target="_blank">dollarshaveclub.com/imagined </a>Zola - Go to <a href="http://Zola.com/imagined" target="_blank">Zola.com/imagined</a> to build your free wedding website and get $50 towards your registry

The clock is ticking and you have a lot to do.&nbsp;You want to make a difference in the world. You have a vision, but not everyone sees what you do.&nbsp;You’ll need to do something bold to convince them. Tick tock.&nbsp;In honor of the holiday, we’re reairing one of our favorite Imagined Life episodes. Happy Thanksgiving!&nbsp;Hosted by Robbie DaymondSupport us by supporting our sponsors!Dollar Shave Club - Check out the holiday gift selection at dollarshaveclub.com/imagined Zola - Go to Zola.com/imagined to build your free wedding website and get $50 towards your registry 

The Handler

You're a natural storyteller. A dreamer with a big imagination. And you want to share your stories. If only there weren't bills to pay. Hosted by Robbie Daymond Support us by supporting our sponsors!Nimble - You can get 25% off your first Nimble order! Just head over to go <a href="http://nimble.com/imagined" target="_blank">nimble.com/imagined</a> and enter code IMAGINED at checkoutNative - For 20% off your first purchase, visit <a href="http://nativedeodorant.com" target="_blank">nativedeodorant.com</a> and use promo code IMAGINED, during checkout!Embark - Go to <a href="http://Embarkvet.com" target="_blank">Embarkvet.com</a> now and use Promo code IMAGINED to save 15% off your Dog DNA Test Kit.

You're a natural storyteller. A dreamer with a big imagination. And you want to share your stories. If only there weren't bills to pay.Hosted by Robbie DaymondSupport us by supporting our sponsors!Nimble - You can get 25% off your first Nimble order! Just head over to go nimble.com/imagined and enter code IMAGINED at checkoutNative - For 20% off your first purchase, visit nativedeodorant.com and use promo code IMAGINED, during checkout!Embark - Go to Embarkvet.com now and use Promo code IMAGINED to save 15% off your Dog DNA Test Kit.

The Wannabe

To outsiders, your life seems free and easy. But there’s something missing — a part of yourself you worry you’ll never get back.&nbsp; Hosted by Virginia Madsen&nbsp; Support us by supporting our sponsors! Stitch Fix - For 25% off, go to <a href="http://stitchfix.com/imagined " target="_blank">stitchfix.com/imagined </a>Peloton - To get $100 off accessories when you purchase a bike, go to <a href="http://onepeloton.com" target="_blank">onepeloton.com</a> and enter promo code Imagined

To outsiders, your life seems free and easy. But there’s something missing — a part of yourself you worry you’ll never get back.&nbsp;Hosted by Virginia Madsen&nbsp;Support us by supporting our sponsors! Stitch Fix - For 25% off, go to stitchfix.com/imagined Peloton - To get $100 off accessories when you purchase a bike, go to onepeloton.com and enter promo code Imagined 

The Searcher

All around you, you see struggle and strife; rampant corruption and inequality. You know the system is stacked against you. So you work outside of it.Hosted by Robbie Daymond Support us by supporting our sponsors!Everlywell - For 15% off your test, go to <a href="http://everlywell.com/imagined" target="_blank">everlywell.com/imagined</a> and enter code Imagined&nbsp;Quip - Quip starts at just $25. To get your first refill packet for FREE, go to <a href="http://getquip.com/imagined" target="_blank">getquip.com/imagined</a>&nbsp;

All around you, you see struggle and strife; rampant corruption and inequality. You know the system is stacked against you. So you work outside of it.Hosted by Robbie DaymondSupport us by supporting our sponsors!Everlywell - For 15% off your test, go to everlywell.com/imagined and enter code Imagined&nbsp;Quip - Quip starts at just $25. To get your first refill packet for FREE, go to getquip.com/imagined&nbsp;

The Patron

You don’t like being you. Other people don’t like you either — the kids at school, even your own family. But words give you power. They make you feel invincible.&nbsp; Hosted by Virginia Madsen&nbsp; Support us by supporting our sponsors! Stitch Fix - Go to <a href="http://StitchFix.com/IMAGINED" target="_blank">StitchFix.com/IMAGINED</a> and you'll get an extra 25% off when you keep everything in your box! Native - For 20% off your first purchase, visit <a href="http://nativedeodorant.com" target="_blank">nativedeodorant.com</a> and use promo code IMAGINED during checkout!Embark - Go to <a href="http://Embarkvet.com" target="_blank">Embarkvet.com</a> now and use Promo code IMAGINED to save 15% off your Dog DNA Test Kit

You don’t like being you. Other people don’t like you either — the kids at school, even your own family. But words give you power. They make you feel invincible.&nbsp;Hosted by Virginia Madsen&nbsp;Support us by supporting our sponsors! Stitch Fix - Go to StitchFix.com/IMAGINED and you'll get an extra 25% off when you keep everything in your box! Native - For 20% off your first purchase, visit nativedeodorant.com and use promo code IMAGINED during checkout!Embark - Go to Embarkvet.com now and use Promo code IMAGINED to save 15% off your Dog DNA Test Kit

The Loudmouth

You’re caught between two worlds -- your small hometown where you’ve never fit in, and the big city you escaped to. But home is what you make of it.&nbsp; Hosted by Robbie Daymond&nbsp; Support us by supporting our sponsors! Nimble - To get 25% off your first order, go to <a href="http://gonimble.com/imagined " target="_blank">gonimble.com/imagined </a>Better Help - To get 10% off your first month go to <a href="http://betterhelp.com/imagined" target="_blank">betterhelp.com/imagined</a>

You’re caught between two worlds -- your small hometown where you’ve never fit in, and the big city you escaped to. But home is what you make of it.&nbsp;Hosted by Robbie Daymond&nbsp;Support us by supporting our sponsors! Nimble - To get 25% off your first order, go to gonimble.com/imagined Better Help - To get 10% off your first month go to betterhelp.com/imagined 

The Eccentric

A long time ago, you learned it was dangerous to be who you are, so mastered the art of being someone else. But now it seems there may be more danger in living a lie, than speaking your truth.&nbsp; Hosted by Virginia Madsen Support us by supporting our sponsors!Stitch Fix - Go to <a href="http://StitchFix.com/IMAGINED" target="_blank">StitchFix.com/IMAGINED</a> and you'll get an extra 25% off when you keep everything in your box! Peloton - Get $100 off accessories when you purchase the Peloton Bike, and get a great cardio workout at home. Go to <a href="http://onepeloton.com" target="_blank">onepeloton.com</a>, and use promo code IMAGINED to get started

A long time ago, you learned it was dangerous to be who you are, so mastered the art of being someone else. But now it seems there may be more danger in living a lie, than speaking your truth.&nbsp;Hosted by Virginia MadsenSupport us by supporting our sponsors!Stitch Fix - Go to StitchFix.com/IMAGINED and you'll get an extra 25% off when you keep everything in your box! Peloton - Get $100 off accessories when you purchase the Peloton Bike, and get a great cardio workout at home. Go to onepeloton.com, and use promo code IMAGINED to get started

The Model

You want to make something of yourself. But no matter how hard you try, the gatekeepers keep shutting you out. And what’s worse — you’re afraid they’re right. Maybe you really do belong with the losers.&nbsp;Hosted by Robbie Daymond Support this show by supporting our sponsors! Embark - Visit <a href="http://EmbarkVet.com" target="_blank">EmbarkVet.com</a> and use promo code IMAGINED to save!

You want to make something of yourself. But no matter how hard you try, the gatekeepers keep shutting you out. And what’s worse — you’re afraid they’re right. Maybe you really do belong with the losers.&nbsp;Hosted by Robbie Daymond Support this show by supporting our sponsors! Embark - Visit EmbarkVet.com and use promo code IMAGINED to save!

The Reject

You’re driven by an inherent sense of right and wrong. A force so strong you can’t help but challenge every inconsistency, every injustice around you. You see yourself on the front lines of the fight against injustice; others just see you as obnoxious.&nbsp; Hosted by Robbie Daymond Support this show by supporting our sponsors! StitchFix - Get started today at <a href="http://StitchFix.com/IMAGINED" target="_blank">StitchFix.com/IMAGINED</a> and you'll get an extra 25% off.Better Help - Listeners of Imagined Life get 10% off your first month by going to <a href="http://betterhelp.com/IMAGINED" target="_blank">betterhelp.com/IMAGINED</a>.

You’re driven by an inherent sense of right and wrong. A force so strong you can’t help but challenge every inconsistency, every injustice around you. You see yourself on the front lines of the fight against injustice; others just see you as obnoxious.&nbsp;Hosted by Robbie DaymondSupport this show by supporting our sponsors! StitchFix - Get started today at StitchFix.com/IMAGINED and you'll get an extra 25% off.Better Help - Listeners of Imagined Life get 10% off your first month by going to betterhelp.com/IMAGINED.

The Troublemaker

On the road of life, some people are drivers, and others are not.&nbsp;You’ve been told you were born for the backseat, told to buckle and enjoy the ride, but now you’re all grown up. It’s time to take the wheel.&nbsp; Hosted by Virginia Madsen Support us by supporting our sponsors!EverlyWell - For 15% off an EverlyWell at-home lab test, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://EVERLYWELL.com/IMAGINED" target="_blank">EVERLYWELL.com/IMAGINED</a> and enter code&nbsp;IMAGINED

On the road of life, some people are drivers, and others are not.&nbsp;You’ve been told you were born for the backseat, told to buckle and enjoy the ride, but now you’re all grown up. It’s time to take the wheel.&nbsp;Hosted by Virginia MadsenSupport us by supporting our sponsors!EverlyWell - For 15% off an EverlyWell at-home lab test, visit&nbsp;EVERLYWELL.com/IMAGINED and enter code&nbsp;IMAGINED

The Passenger

Your whole life, people have conspired to hold you back. They want you shackled, grounded. But you won’t let them. Not anymore. Now, you’re determined to escape. Hosted by Robbie Daymond&nbsp; Support us by supporting our sponsors!Stitch Fix - Get started today at <a href="http://StitchFix.com/IMAGINED" target="_blank">StitchFix.com/IMAGINED</a> and you'll get an extra 25% off when you keep everything in your box!

Your whole life, people have conspired to hold you back. They want you shackled, grounded. But you won’t let them. Not anymore. Now, you’re determined to escape.Hosted by Robbie Daymond&nbsp;Support us by supporting our sponsors!Stitch Fix - Get started today at StitchFix.com/IMAGINED and you'll get an extra 25% off when you keep everything in your box!

The Captive

What is it like to be famous before you’re famous? What is it like to walk in the shoes of another person? Each episode of Imagined Life takes you on an immersive journey into the life of a world-famous person. It’ll be someone you may think you know, even admire -- or maybe the opposite. You’ll get clues to your identity along the way. But only in the final moments will you find out who “you” really are. So sit back, let go, and -- imagine your life, with our hosts, Oscar nominated Virginia Madsen and celebrated voice actor Robbie Daymond. From Wondery, the network behind Dirty John.

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