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Serialously with Annie Elise – ANNOUNCEMENT: You’ve Seen It on YouTube — Now Listen to 10 to Life

Release Date: October 7, 2025
Host: Annie Elise
Presented by: Audioboom Studios

Episode Overview

This special announcement episode officially launches Annie Elise’s acclaimed YouTube series, "10 to Life," as a podcast. Annie, already known for her engaging deep-dives into true crime cases on YouTube, shares her excitement about expanding the "10 to Life" experience to podcast listeners. She previews what makes "10 to Life" unique—an emphasis on thorough storytelling, overlooked details, and connecting with the true crime community. The episode features both Annie’s personal introduction and a trailer for the new podcast.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Transitioning "10 to Life" from YouTube to Podcast

Annie opens by announcing, "The day has officially come. 10 to Life is officially not just a YouTube series, but a podcast, too." (00:00)
She draws a distinction between her existing podcast, Serialously, and the focus of "10 to Life":
- Serialously: Covers headline-making viral stories, messy trials, internet scandals, and real-time breaking news.
- 10 to Life: Focuses on more complex, traditional true crime cases—murders, disappearances, cold cases, and deeply impactful trials.
She underscores that "10 to Life" covers cases that "deserve to be told fully from start to finish." (00:42)

2. Content Philosophy & Approach

Annie delivers her signature promise: to go "beyond the headlines and into the details of cases that leave us shaken and demanding answers." (01:13)
Themes include:
- Telling stories of "deception, of broken trust, of lives forever changed" (01:08)
- Deep-dive storytelling on everything from shocking family betrayals to cold cases and high-profile trials.
- Analysis of patterns, red flags, and missed opportunities within investigations.

3. Community and Engagement

Annie highlights the “real talk” and sense of community that have contributed to "10 to Life"’s dedicated following on YouTube (over 1.5 million subscribers, 500 million+ views).
She explicitly invites listeners to join a community “that refuses to look away from the darkest corners of our world.” (01:36)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On the Expansion to Podcast:

“10 to Life is officially not just a YouTube series, but a podcast, too.”
— Annie Elise (00:01)
Defining the Two Shows:

“On 10 to Life, that is where I dig into everything that you think of when it comes to traditional true crime, more complex cases, murders, disappearances, cold cases, trials, the ones that really leave a mark long after the news cycle moves on…”
— Annie Elise (00:24)
On the Mission of 10 to Life:

“Behind every crime is a story that deserves to be told. A story of deception, of broken trust, of lives forever changed.”
— Annie Elise (01:05)
Promoting Listener Involvement:

“If you're ready for deep dives, real talk, and a community that refuses to look away... you've come to the right place. Let's seek justice and accountability one case at a time.”
— Annie Elise (01:36)

Important Timestamps

00:00–00:45: Annie's announcement and comparison between Serialously and 10 to Life
00:45–01:05: Introduction to the 10 to Life trailer; invitation to listeners
01:05–01:45: Trailer segment—philosophy, format, content scope, call to action

Episode Tone & Style

The tone is conversational, enthusiastic, and inviting—emphasizing Annie’s relatable storytelling style and commitment to thorough, empathetic coverage of true crime cases. She speaks directly to her audience as a fellow true crime enthusiast and “new true crime bestie,” establishing a warm, inclusive atmosphere.

Summary

This brief but impactful episode serves as both a launch announcement and a mission statement for the new "10 to Life" podcast. Annie Elise makes clear what listeners can expect: in-depth coverage of true crime cases that goes far beyond headlines, an investigative approach with attention to overlooked details, and a welcoming community for thoughtful discussion. Listeners are invited to join immediately, with two episodes already available on all major podcast platforms.

Call to Action:
“Follow 10 to Life now. Wherever you get your podcasts.” (01:44)

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[00:00]
A
All right, you guys, the day has officially come. 10 to Life is officially not just a YouTube series, but a podcast, too. So if you're over here on Serialistly, you already know this is where I bring you the cases that everybody's buzzing about. The viral stories, the messy trials, the Internet scandals, all of it. It's all about the cases that everybody's talking about, whether they're breaking today or just, you know, burned into our collective memory. But on 10 to Life, that is where I dig into everything that you think of when it comes to, like, traditional true crime, more complex cases, murders, disappearances, cold cases, trials, the ones that really leave a mark long after the news cycle moves on, and ones that.
[00:42]
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Deserve to be told fully from start to finish.
[00:45]
A
And I'm about to play you the trailer, so stick around. Then come join me on Tend to Life because two new episodes are waiting for you right now on Apple Podcasts and on every other podcast listening platform. I can't wait for us to dive into these cases together.
[01:05]
B
Behind every crime is a story that.
[01:07]
A
Deserves to be told.
[01:08]
B
A story of deception, of broken trust, of lives forever changed. I'm Annie E. Leafs, host of the hit podcast serial Lessly, and creator of the leading true crime YouTube series, tend to Life. That series has grown to over 1.5 million subscribers and more than 500 million views. And up until now, 10 to Life has only ever lived on YouTube. But now, for the first time ever, you can also listen wherever you get your podcasts. Every week, I'll take you beyond the headlines and into the details of cases that leave us shaken and demanding answers. From shocking family betrayals and chilling disappearances to high profile trials and cold cases that are finally cracked, we will cover all of it together. We'll break down the red flags, the patterns, the missed opportunities, and call criminals out for who they really are. So if you're ready for deep dives, real talk, and a community that refuses to look away from the darkest corners of our world, you've come to the right place. Let's seek justice and accountability one case at a time. Coming October 7th. Follow 10 to Life Now. Wherever you get your podcasts.