Run, Bambi, Run

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Laurie Bembenek was a Milwaukee police officer and Playboy Club bunny before being arrested for the murder of her husband’s ex-wife, a crime she insisted she did not commit. Nicknamed “Bambi Bembenek,” she became a tabloid fixation, a feminist cause célèbre and, after she escaped from prison, an American folk hero, though she was never exonerated. Journalist and Campside Media co-founder Vanessa Grigoriadis takes a fresh look at the case Diane Sawyer called the "most glamorous murder case of the 1980s.” New episodes out every Monday. Run Bambi Run is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Campside Media. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts. https://apple.co/RunBambiRun

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Introducing Run, Bambi, Run

It’s 1979 and a 21-year-old named Laurie Bembenek has signed up for the Milwaukee police academy, joining the first wave of female patrol officers in America. She’s able to quickly adjust to the job and the sexist treatment by her superiors, but her troubles are just beginning. Run Bambi Run is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Campside Media. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts. https://apple.co/RunBambiRun

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Run, Bambi, Run

Sep 3

Liesel71

I absolutely love this podcast! Growing up in Wisconsin and living in Mequon in the 90s, I remember reading Run Bambi Run, so I was instantly drawn in. I’ve also been a fan of Vanessa Grigoriadis from her Infamous podcast. She has become one of my favorite voices to listen to. Her punchy lines, sharp research, thoughtful commentary, and engaging storytelling make this podcast a true delight. Thank you so much for producing this—I look forward to every episode. Don’t hesitate to give it a listen!
Great podcast!

Aug 9

WunderlichL

I loved this podcast! Very well researched and presented! Worth a listen for sure!
Just Not That Interesting

Aug 22

Ya'llMad

The podcast doesn’t make this story sound very interesting. The host doesn’t even spectate on what she thinks happens to the woman who was murdered and how. Idk it’s just a story of a woman falsely accused of murder but that’s not an interesting pull to me
Unlistenable

Aug 21

zukicidal

The vocal fry is off the charts. When will it stop?
Well told

Aug 6

imawindycitygal

Interesting story that is well told. Good production values, and a host with a great voice.
Good work!

Jun 11

nermc

Well researched and brought together in a concise narrative that was very hard to stop listening to. Thank you!
Had Potential

Jul 24

PodcastBingerOC

The story is intriguing, but the episodes are riddled with annoying sound effects and sing-song narration. I couldn’t get through the series but did start to read Lawrencia’s story online.
A disgrace to Laurie’s life story

Jul 19

Pizzleswizzle

The host of the show comes across as totally vapid and shallow. The amount of time spent discussing Laurie’s beautyAnd looks is totally unreasonable. Laurie was a fully formed woman outside of her physicality, and she probably would have appreciated a podcast that told her tragic life story with a modicum of seriousness.The host has a punchable voice and cringe personality, and should be ashamed of her work product.
I wish it was less theatrical

Jun 16

jszilagyi3

All the background sounds, and theatrical manner of the narrator were distracting. The interviews with the people involved seemed way too loose and dare I say silly for a murder podcast?! The tone was off, which is a shame, because I enjoyed the story, but the delivery was not ideal.
Narrator’s voice 🙅🏻‍♀️

May 10

Dmullz82

Interesting story but the narrator’s voice is extremely irritating. It sounds like she’s reading a kid’s book.

Laurie Bembenek was a Milwaukee police officer and Playboy Club bunny before being arrested for the murder of her husband’s ex-wife, a crime she insisted she did not commit. Nicknamed “Bambi Bembenek,” she became a tabloid fixation, a feminist cause célèbre and, after she escaped from prison, an American folk hero, though she was never exonerated. Journalist and Campside Media co-founder Vanessa Grigoriadis takes a fresh look at the case Diane Sawyer called the "most glamorous murder case of the 1980s.” New episodes out every Monday. Run Bambi Run is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Campside Media. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts. https://apple.co/RunBambiRun