About This Episode
What is this episode about?
The episode "Operation Sideswipe | Love in the Bayou | S5-E1" from Over My Dead Body covers the story of Hollywood stuntwoman-turned-personal injury lawyer Vanessa Motta, whose luck has run out and who needs a change of fortune. Her new boyfriend Sean promises he has a way to turn things around for her, but his plan comes with one significant complication. The episode introduces the central figures and the predicament at the heart of the story, laying the groundwork for the storyline without resolving what happens once Sean's plan runs into trouble.
Hosts and release
Matthew Shaer, Robert Moor and Matt Baglio host Over My Dead Body, a Wondery podcast that digs into real cases of love, hatred and murder with a focus on dramatic family conflicts. The show is in English and has run since 2019, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and Wondery+. This episode, titled Operation Sideswipe, runs 46 minutes and was released on October 26, 2026, as the first episode of the feed. It introduces listeners to a woman searching for a turnaround in her fortunes and a partner whose solution may not be as straightforward as promised, a premise that frames the direction the rest of the story is expected to take as the consequences of the plan come into focus.
