Crime and Coffee Couple - True Crime Podcast

By: Allison and Mike Bleav
  • Summary

  • Love a cozy yet dark vibe? Join Allison and Mike, a witty, married duo with over 20 years of banter under their belts, for Crime and Coffee Couple—your weekly true crime fix. Kick back with a cup of coffee as their funny, relatable chitchat eases you into the dark corners of lesser-known cases, uncovered through Allison’s meticulous research. Fans love the refreshing blend of sarcasm and heart, balancing chilling stories with respect for the victims. It’s like sitting with friends who just happen to unravel mysteries—never sensational, always honoring the victims. Ready to sip and solve? Dive in!
    © 2025 Crime and Coffee Couple - True Crime Podcast
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Episodes
  • The death of Olivia Gant
    Mar 9 2025

    Skip the banter: 00:08:18

    Oatmeal containers Allison mentioned: https://amzn.to/4izlDmr

    Overnight Oats PB&J recipe: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a25563807/peanut-butter-overnight-oats-recipe/
    Imagine a mother’s love so fierce she’d stand in front of a freight train to save her child. Now picture that same instinct twisted into something dark, something unthinkable. In 2017, 7-year-old Olivia Gant—known as the 'Princess' in her hospital gowns—passed away after years of invasive surgeries, feeding tubes, and a heartbreaking decline. Her mother, Kelly Gant, told everyone Olivia was terminally ill, racking up thousands of hospital visits and even a Make-A-Wish bucket list. But when Kelly showed up a year later claiming her other daughter was sick too, suspicions were raised. What they uncovered was a chilling web of lies that turned a tragic story into something far more sinister. Allison tells us just how far a mother’s deception can go.

    Support us and become a Patron! Over 100 bonus episodes:
    https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecoupleOur Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/crimeandcoffee2All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc):
    https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee

    Facebook Group to discuss episodes:
    www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/

    References available at https://www.crimeandcoffeecouple.com a few days after this podcast airs.

    Case Suggestions Form: https://forms.gle/RQbthyDvd98SGpVq8

    Remember to subscribe to our podcast in your favorite podcast player. Do it before you forget!

    If you're listening on Spotify please leave us a 5-star review, and leave a comment on today's episode!

    If you're on an iPhone, review us on Apple Podcasts please! Scroll to the bottom of the page and hit the stars ;)

    We appreciate you more than you know.

    Podcast Intro and Outro music:
    Seductress Dubstep or TrippinCoffee by Audionautix http://audionautix.com
    Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

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    55 mins
  • The murder of Zander Lyda
    Mar 2 2025

    Skip the banter: 00:7:51

    On a frigid January night in 2023, April Lyda’s quiet evening with her kids in Tulsa shattered with a scream that still haunts her. She rushed downstairs to find her 9-year-old son Zander bleeding on the couch, gasping, 'She stabbed me,' as chaos erupted in their apartment. Bodycam footage captured a frantic scene—April screaming, 'You better pray he lives!' Allison tells us the sad story of Zander Lyda.

    Support us and become a Patron! Over 100 bonus episodes:
    https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecouple

    Our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/crimeandcoffee2

    All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc):
    https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee

    Facebook Group to discuss episodes:
    www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/

    References available at https://www.crimeandcoffeecouple.com a few days after this podcast airs.

    Case Suggestions Form: https://forms.gle/RQbthyDvd98SGpVq8

    Remember to subscribe to our podcast in your favorite podcast player. Do it before you forget!

    If you're listening on Spotify please leave us a 5-star review, and leave a comment on today's episode!

    If you're on an iPhone, review us on Apple Podcasts please! Scroll to the bottom of the page and hit the stars ;)

    We appreciate you more than you know.

    Reminder:

    Support us and become a Patron! Over 100 bonus episodes:
    https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecouple

    Podcast Intro and Outro music:
    Seductress Dubstep or TrippinCoffee by Audionautix http://audionautix.com
    Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

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    1 hr
  • The murders of Elizabeth Collins and Lyric Cook
    Feb 23 2025

    Skip the banter: 8:35

    Imagine a peaceful summer day in a small Iowa town shattered by the unthinkable: two young cousins, Elizabeth and Lyric, vanish during an innocent bike ride. In this episode, Allison dives into a chilling mystery that’s haunted Evansdale since 2012. Stranger abductions are rare—just 1% of missing children cases—but this double disappearance defies the odds, plunging a tight-knit community into fear. What happened as the girls pedaled away from home that fateful Friday?

    There is a reward that is now more than $100,000 to help find the person who murdered Lyric & Elizabeth. If you have any information about this case, please email the Division of Criminal Investigation at dciinfo@dps.state.ia.us or call the Cedar Valley Crime Stoppers at 855-300-8477.

    Support us and become a Patron! Over 100 bonus episodes:
    https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecouple

    Our Amazon Shop: Support us

    All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc):
    https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee

    Facebook Group to discuss episodes:
    www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/

    References available at https://www.crimeandcoffeecouple.com a few days after this podcast airs.

    Case Suggestions Form: https://forms.gle/RQbthyDvd98SGpVq8

    Remember to subscribe to our podcast in your favorite podcast player. Do it before you forget!

    If you're listening on Spotify please leave us a 5-star review, and leave a comment on today's episode!

    If you're on an iPhone, review us on Apple Podcasts please! Scroll to the bottom of the page and hit the stars ;)

    We appreciate you more than you know.

    Reminder:

    Support us and become a Patron! Over 100 bonus episodes:
    https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecouple

    Podcast Intro and Outro music:
    Seductress Dubstep or TrippinCoffee by Audionautix http://audionautix.com
    Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

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    55 mins

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One of a kind, simply AWESOME!

I never write out reviews, but I had to on this one. Mike and Allison are just amazing. From the back-and-forth banter in the beginning, to the cases and storylines- they hit the mark every, single podcast! There are a lot of true crime podcast out there, and to be honest I lose interest in most after a couple of minutes. This was not the case with crime and coffee couple. I was hooked from the first episode, even subscribe to their Patreon. You can tell they pour their heart and soul into every single podcast. Trust me, download and follow this podcast if you are a true crime fan. You will not be disappointed!

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Absolutely Great!

❤️❤️❤️ Totally Love❤️❤️❤️
Allison! she's super funny. reminds me of how me and my husband are! The way they go back and forth lol!
They keep saying ppl complain about them talking in the beginning of the show but... that's one of my favorite parts!

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Happy for Sundays!

Well..I certainly have had way more than three dates with these two--so it's time for me to put out! I am becoming a patreon member to keep this awesome podcast going! On Sundays, when I remember there is a new story..it makes my heart a little happier! Thanks Mike and Allyson!
Take care..
Tina B

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Better than the rest!

I have heard lots of other crime podcast and I have to say Mike and Alison totally crush it! It’s so clear that they put a lot of time and effort into the research of the stories. Their own personal stuff added to the mix is very entertaining and the cherry on top of great story telling. Love them! Please keep being awesome!

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much enjoyed

Just found you guys after 2 episodes I was hooked. thank you guys keep it up

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I’m binging your showing chronologically, oldest to newest. I love your banter, I feel like I could have a couple of coffee and sit with you at the table. I comment in my head, as you both comment on each other’s stories. I’m recommending a story, Vanessa Guillen. A military soldier that started a movement. I hope to hear it as I get caught up to the present. Thank you for how you decided to share these stories!

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Awesome!

I love that you both are into what you're doing and saying.. you're exciting and fun to listen too! I listen from audible and started from the beginning of your episodes! thanks for being so great!

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Listen now!

The duo has very entertaining banter and Allison presents the cases and facts very clearly. I'm new to podcasts and happy I have found this.

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Binged All Episodes, Now Stuck Waiting Weekly

I've discovered I'm pretty picky about my podcasts. I enjoy a good blend of banter, humor, and story flow. This couple nails it every time. I am also pretty sure Allison and I are the same person (obsessed with decluttering and unpacking immediately after a move or trip is a MUST!), but anyway they come up with unheard stories and have a realistic take on theories. I've recommended this podcast to a few friends already.

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Love listening to Allison and Mike

Absolutely love listening to the story telling and the banter between this husband and wife team! Each week they bring a new crime, and I can't wait to hear what's coming up next.

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