Episodes 9
Avg. Duration 23m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.7 (2,693)
Since Nov 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Helen and Olga are kindly old ladies who open their hearts and wallets to down-and-out men in Los Angeles. In a city named for angels, the two women seem heaven-sent. After one of the men is killed by a hit-and-run driver -- and then another suffers the same fate -- investigators uncover a horrifying and twisted plot that stuns even the most seasoned detectives. Listen to all episodes of The Thing About Helen & Olga now completely free, or subscriber to Dateline Premium to listen ad-free: DatelinePremium.com

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S1E6 6 – The Bottom Line

Nov 16, 2021 38m

Fireworks and finger pointing in court as two little old ladies do whatever it takes to beat a murder rap. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our…

S1E5 5 – Just a Little Red Paint

Nov 16, 2021 28m

The investigation goes into high gear with the discovery of the murder weapon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal…

S1E4 4 – Girl Talk

Nov 16, 2021 34m

Detectives leave Helen and Olga alone together in a room wired for sound. Old resentments boil over. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection…

S1E3 3 – Silk Pajamas and a Flimsy Nightgown

Nov 16, 2021 37m

The Granny Task Force conducts simultaneous early-morning raids at the homes of Helen and Olga. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and…

S1E2 2 – “The Girls”

Nov 16, 2021 32m

An insurance investigator’s hunch leads law enforcement to assign a task force to tail two little old ladies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our…

S1E1 1 – Nothing to Lose. Everything to Gain

Nov 16, 2021 31m

Helen and Olga are on a mission to help homeless men in Los Angeles, when tragedy strikes. Twice. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection…

S1 Introducing: The Thing About Helen & Olga

Nov 05, 2021 2m Trailer

Helen and Olga are kindly old ladies who open their hearts and wallets to down-and-out men in Los Angeles. In a city named for angels, the two women seem heaven-sent.  After one of the men is killed…

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