Everything Sucks: A True Crime-ish Investigative Podcast

2: The Murder of Jade Benning

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:00:41 GMT

When 24-year-old Jade Benning was rushed to the hospital after spending the evening with the father of her unborn child, those closest to her believed she was suffering from a sudden medical emergency—possibly an allergic reaction. But as detectives began reconstructing the final hours of her life, that explanation began to unravel. In this episode, we explore who Jade was, her relationship with Blaise Taylor, the events leading up to her death, the investigation that followed, and the trial that sought to answer one haunting question: What really happened that night?

00:00 The Life of Jade Benning

07:08 The Relationship with Blaise Taylor

14:11 The Disturbing Phone Call

22:01 The Emergency Response

27:35 The Investigation and Arrest

28:59 The Trial and Verdict

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1: The Bryan Pata Case

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

In 2006, 22-year-old rising college football star Bryan Pata seemed destined for greatness until he was gunned down outside his apartment months before the NFL Draft. For years, the case went cold, leaving behind unanswered questions, rumors, and a grieving family and community searching for justice. In this episode, we uncover the twists, the suspects, and shocking developments that transformed one of Miami’s most haunting unsolved murders into a case that would finally reveal a killer nearly two decades later.

00:00 Introduction to Everything Sucks

00:44 The Life and Tragic Death of Bryan Pata

01:47 Bryan's Background and Rise in Football

05:29 The Tumultuous Relationship with Jada Brody

07:23 The Day of the Murder

10:09 Immediate Aftermath and Investigation Begins

13:20 The Investigation Unfolds

15:07 Rashaun Jones: A Key Figure

19:21 Rashaun's Troubled Background and Alibi

23:30 The Investigation Expands: Other Suspects

27:10 The Case Goes Cold

28:28 Reigniting the Investigation with Media Attention

30:20 The Legal Battle Begins

33:23 Shifting Suspicions and New Leads

36:07 Rashaun's Alibi and the Investigation

39:01 Witness Testimonies and Conflicting Stories

42:14 Trial Complications and Key Witnesses

46:20 The Trial's Chaotic Unfolding

50:29 The Jury's Verdict and Mistrial

54:44 The Second Trial's Delays and Challenges

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Teaser

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:50:23 GMT

Behind every viral moment, shocking crime, and cultural obsession is a story that's far stranger than the headline. Everything Sucks is a true crime-ish, investigative podcast uncovering the hidden stories behind crimes, cultural phenomena, scandals, internet obsessions, and the moments that capture our attention. Hosted by Shanique Woodley, Everything Sucks is the show where the more you listen, the more the name makes sense. Once you know the whole story, you understand the title.

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