The Silent Holler podcast was birthed out of Nicole’s twenty plus years of investigative reporting and Stephanie’s devotion to true crime and the stories surrounding them. Together this team of creators brings you stories from the region they are most familiar with, the South. Born and raised in the foothills of the Appalachians, this dynamic duo offers southern charm with world-class expertise. Come along as they visit the South’s mountains, towns, cities and hollers to expose crime, solve cold cases, and shed light on untold stories.

A riveting pod that covers heart touching crimes against children, offers a plethora of resources for parents, (including a weekly “Perp Alert”), an eye-opening look into Nicole’s passion of foster care and adoption, all infused with Stephanie’s humor to lighten the mood. It’s a lighthearted look at jaw dropping stories!

Born to missionary parents, Nicole spent a large part of her childhood traveling. It was in that exposure to the world that she developed a deep-rooted love for humanity and a desire to offer hope and justice for those suffering. Nicole went on to obtain her degree in Mortuary Science. She was the host of her own talk show, Nicole Live for 12 years. She then went on to make guest appearances on many television networks and shows including, CNN’s Anderson Cooper, HLN’s Jane Velez Mitchell show, HLN’s Crime Justice with Ashleigh Banfield, and CNN’s Dr Drew. She is a regular contributor with Nancy Grace covering her first story with her in 2012.

Stephanie, born just down the road from Nicole, is a true crime devotee. They developed a friendship long ago over discussions about cases that Nicole covered on Nancy Grace. Stephanie holds a BFA in Graphic Design, photography, and has experience in the healing arts. She brings her creative talent to the podcast and works on all production, design and editing and joins Nicole as an investigative researcher and writer. 

Have a case in your hometown? Missing person? Unsolved cold case? Mystery? Or if you just want to say hello, email us at:

thesilentholler@gmail.com