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			<title>Episode 14: A Trip to Chicago</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 13: Stakeout</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:02:31 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Episode 12: Back to Charley's]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 11: The Van is Found</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Episode 10: Lily's Birthday]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 9: Anna Meets Kathy</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 8: Anna Visits</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 7: Trying to Connect the Dots</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2515643/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Ace attempts to find a connection between the missing girls. A key witness in the disappearance of Christy Lamb is killed. The bond between Ace and Lily overcomes a hiccup. Ace prepares Kathy for a visit from his daughter, Anna. </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Episode 6: It Gets Serious</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2515643/fan_mail/new" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Ace and Kathy's relationship begins to take shape as Ace sees the enormity of the case, thanks to Lily's detective work. Ace and Lily's friendship hits a bump in the road. </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Episode 5: Rose and Reyes Break Up.</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2515643/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Rose breaks up with Reyes, and Lily goes home. Amelia Green gives a detailed description of the man who took Christy Lamb. Ace tries to figure out the status of his relationship with Kathy.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Episode 4: We Know Who You Are</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2515643/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>We uncover some key information about Johnny Reyes, which makes him even more suspicious and threatening to Lily and others.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Episode 3: Who is Johnny Reyes?</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2515643/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Ace asks Kathy on a date. Lily faces danger at the hands of Johnny Reyes, and Kathy volunteers to help protect Lily from more potential danger. Ace asks Hal for more assistance to find out about Reyes&apos; background.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2515643/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Ace asks Kathy on a date. Lily faces danger at the hands of Johnny Reyes, and Kathy volunteers to help protect Lily from more potential danger. Ace asks Hal for more assistance to find out about Reyes&apos; background.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Episode 2: Ace Meets Lily's Mother]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Episode 2: Ace Meets Lily's Mother]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 1: A New Friend</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2515643/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Ace Johnson, a retired detective and widower, spends his days watching TV and feeding ducks at the park until a chance encounter with troubled teen Lily Ricotta. Lily reactivates Ace&apos;s detective skills, sending him on a new case, one bigger than any in his professional career. Along the way, Ace finds a new love, makes new friends, and rediscovers his purpose. </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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