Talking Dateline: The Night of the Audition
- Sep 17, 2025
- 22:17
- Full Episode
<p>Blayne Alexander sits down with Keith Morrison to talk about his episode, The Night of the Audition. In 2014, 25-year-old Shannon Madill disappeared from Calgary, Alberta. The aspiring actress vanished just days after an audition she hoped would lead to her big break. At first, her husband, Josh Burgess, claimed she had left for an acting job, but months later police uncovered the truth: Josh Burgess had killed her. Blayne and Keith discuss the long investigation that led to Burgess’s confession. They also talk about Shannon’s mother, Lisa, and how she found strength through boxing following her daughter’s murder. Plus, they answer viewers’ questions.</p><p>Have a question for Talking Dateline? DM us @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252 — your message might be featured in an upcoming episode.</p><p>Watch the full episode “The Night of the Audition” on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/3In27x7">https://apple.co/3In27x7</a></p><p>Watch on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0mHWIYUNc9oAsrqV5SDjQV">https://open.spotify.com/episode/0mHWIYUNc9oAsrqV5SDjQV</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
Brief Summary
Shannon Medill's disappearance leads to her husband's chilling confession and her mother's journey of grief and healing through boxing.
Key points
- The Disappearance of Shannon Medill. Shannon Medill, a rising actress, vanished just days after a promising audition.
- Chilling Confession. Investigators uncover shocking truths about Shannon's husband, leading to his confession.
- Boxing as Therapy. Shannon's mother channels her grief into boxing, finding strength and healing.
Episode highlights
- The Disappearance of Shannon MedillShannon Medill, a rising actress, vanished just days after a promising audition.“Just days after a promising audition in November of 2014, Shannon was gone.”0:15Sep 17, 2025
- Chilling ConfessionInvestigators uncover shocking truths about Shannon's husband, leading to his confession.“But as police investigated, they uncovered secrets about the marriage.”0:24Sep 17, 2025
- Boxing as TherapyShannon's mother channels her grief into boxing, finding strength and healing.“That was hugely important to her to be able to take out the aggression and the anger.”10:34Sep 17, 2025
