Two nobodies in LA watch the first episodes of new TV shows (pilots, duh) so you don't have to. Created and hosted by Madeline Paumen and Peter Humbarger.
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In each episode we take a deep dive into the world of shipping, the law and some stuff in between. We talk to interesting people with diverse backgrounds, all of whom are connected by their love of the sea and their life-long involvement in the shipping industry - covering everything from commerce and law, all the way to education and the environment. Bowmans is a leading African corporate and commercial law firm.
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We are a podcast dedicated to the lovely art of professional wrestling. We love good conversation, healthy debate, talking to the fans and talking to wrestlers. Come hang out with us! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-couple-marks/support
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The Cult of Domesticity is podcast about history, true crime, & whatever life brings us. Courtney is joined by a different amazing person every other episode. So who & what are we going to talk about? Remember to stay domestic & cult free. Podcast Evolution at episode 36.
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#12 Icebound: Piloting a path to Shackleton's Endurance
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The 2022 underwater images of the wreck of the Endurance in pristine condition under the Antarctic ice graced the front pages of the press across the world and captured the imagination of young and old. In this episode, we speak with Captain Freddie Ligthelm; one of the men responsible for piloting the polar vessel S.A. Agulhas II through the ice o…
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#11 Floods, riots and other calamities: Understanding supply chain disruptions in South Africa
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A series of unfortunate events in the last 18 months have rattled the KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa - home to the crucial gateways of Durban and Richards Bay. Coming at a time when supply chains worldwide were already under considerable strain from the aftershocks of Covid 19 or other events, the riots and floods had a crippling effect on …
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#10 Plastic Nurdles: the toxic waste polluting our oceans
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In May 2021, the X-Press Pearl caught fire 18 km off the west coast of Sri Lanka and spilled 1680 tons of spherical pieces of plastic or “nurdles”; the preproduction plastic used to manufacture a wide range of end products. The incident sparked world-wide attention to the environmental dangers posed by these little balls of plastic, which could lea…
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9# Trade, Commodities & the War in Ukraine : Legal and Practical Implications
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While the world's gaze is fixed on Ukraine and Russia, we try to make sense of the war's effect and the legal implications for the trade in commodities. Joining us is guest, Andrew Buchmann, a partner in the commodities team at international law firm, Hill Dickinson. Specifically, we discuss the practical challenges for trade execution and the ship…
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#8 Captain Ann Till: A pioneer at sea and ashore
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Capt Ann Till forged a career in shipping straight out of school at the age of 16 and rose through the ranks to gain her certification as Master Mariner while working for Maersk Supply Service on their Anchor Handler and Platform Supply fleet. She is now the Chief Vessel Operator for Ocean Infinity, responsible for turning robotic uncrewed vessels …
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#7 U-boat warfare off South Africa in WW2 and the German spy network
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In this interview with Dr Evert Kleynhans, we unveil the details of the u-boat campaigns off the coast of South Africa in 1942/43 during World War 2; principally Operation Eisbar, which played out around the Cape of Good Hope, and discuss his new book, Hitler’s Spies: Secret Agents and the Intelligence War in South Africa, in which he analyses the …
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#6 Restructuring Transnet National Ports Authority and why it matters
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The National Ports Authority of South Africa is about to undergo an important corporate and legal restructure. In this episode we speak to a former member of the Ports Regulator of South Africa and Bowmans partner, Andrew Pike, as he takes us through the changes and explains why they matter.Af Jeremy Prain
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#5 Captain Nick Sloane and the spirit of adventure
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When the massive passenger liner, Costa Concordia, ran aground on the island of Giglio off the Italian coast in 2012, Captain Nicholas Sloane took on the challenge of leading a team to parbuckle and refloat her off the rocks before delivering her to the yard in Genoa for scapping. It was the most complex and expensive refloating job ever undertaken…
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#4 Brian Ingpen: Transforming maritime education
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In his characteristically understated way, Brian Ingpen considers himself lucky to have lived a life combining his hobby, his passion and his profession into one: teaching children about ships. What should not go unsaid, however, is that Brian spent most his adult life at the forefront of maritime education in South Africa, half of which was as the…
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#3 The villains and heroes of the Oceanos sinking
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To this day, the rescue of over 200 passengers and crew from the stricken Oceanos in 1991 remains one of the great, but often overlooked, events in recent maritime history. We speak to Andrew Pike, author and maritime lawyer, about his book on the incident and how he reignited interest in the story and brought it to the attention of a new generatio…
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#2 Getting seafarers home in the time of Covid
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Stories of seafarers stuck on ships has been a constant refrain of the Covid 19 pandemic within the shipping world and, indeed, the broader press across the world. Bowmans partner, Lana Stockton, has been at the forefront of repatriation for crew, passengers and stowaways from the start of the lockdowns. She talks about her experiences and challeng…
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#1 Namibia: The Hidden Gem of Ship Mortgage Enforcement
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Shipping lawyer at Bowmans, Craig Cunningham, explains why Namibia is the hidden gem when it comes to banks and financiers in search of a user-friendly jurisdiction for structured workouts for distressed shipping loans. The jurisdiction has all the benefits and flexibility of South Africa, but none of the downsides of poor ship mortgage ranking.…
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Heather (Nature vs Narcissism, Ohio 88, & Status Pending) joins us to learn about the lost Roanoke Colony. What happened to the colonists? Why is there no trace left of them? This episode contains mature subject matter & strong language, so as always, listen at your own discretion EPISODE SOURCES- http://bit.ly/2ovvhkC EPISODE IMAGES- http://bit.ly…
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123- The Best Riot You Never Heard of: Murder of William Kirk
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Scott (Frozen Truth, Status Pending, Dead & Gone in Wyoming, & Finding Jodie) learns about the murder of William Kirk and how the trial lead to a riot in Cincinnati. How did one murder trial lead to the calling in of the Ohio National Guard & the burning of government building? This episode contains mature subject matter & strong language, so as al…
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Scott (Frozen Truth, Status Pending, Dead & Gone in Wyoming, & Finding Jodie) comes back to discuss his research into the 1918 Spanish Influenza. How did this disease spread across the globe & infect the population? What was its impact on the globe? This episode contains mature subject matter & strong language, so as always, listen at your own disc…
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121- Unsolved Mystery: the Death of Natalie Wood
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Linzi (33% Pulp) comes to discuss the life and mystery of Natalie Wood. How did this golden era starlett rise to prominence? Why is her death considered an unsolved mystery? WARNING: Mature Topics Discussed, SEXUAL ABUSE This episode contains mature subject matter & strong language, so as always, listen at your own discretion EPISODE SOURCES- http:…
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120- Black Death & Its Impacts
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Linzi (33% Pulp) returns to learn about the black death. How did the plague cross a continent and decimate Europe’s population? This episode contains mature subject matter & strong language, so as always, listen at your own discretion EPISODE SOURCES- http://bit.ly/2ovvhkC EPISODE IMAGES- http://bit.ly/2JBTe0U Podcast Corner: Nordic True Crime & Tr…
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Scott (Frozen Truth, Status Pending, Dead & Gone in Wyoming, & Finding Jodie) learns about the 46th "Taman" Guards Night Bomber Aviation Regiment or the Night Witches. How did these female pilots put fear into Nazi soldiers? This episode contains mature subject matter & strong language, so as always, listen at your own discretion EPISODE SOURCES- h…
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118- Heist: Stealing Lincoln's Body
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Scott (Frozen Truth, Status Pending, Dead & Gone in Wyoming, & Finding Jodie) returns to recap the crazy heist to steal Abraham Lincoln’s body from his tomb in Springfield. How did anger at the crackdown about counterfeiting dollars lead to a few men trying to steal the body? This episode contains mature subject matter & strong language, so as alwa…
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Mike (Hashtag Cult) returns to learn about Ukraine’s Orange Revolution. How did a presidential election have a candidate poisoned, country-wide protests, and election stealing accusations? This episode contains mature subject matter & strong language, so as always, listen at your own discretion EPISODE SOURCES- http://bit.ly/2ovvhkC EPISODE IMAGES-…
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116- Christopher Hasson & MGTOW Deep in the Red Pill
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Mike (Hashtag Cult) discusses Christopher Hasson & MGTOW. How did white supremacy & red pill cults create a situation where a Coast Guard lieutenant was building an arsenal & threatening violence? This episode contains mature subject matter & strong language, so as always, listen at your own discretion EPISODE SOURCES- http://bit.ly/2ovvhkC EPISODE…
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115- Jacobite Rebellions, Revenge of the Scots
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Jason (The History of Bad Ideas) returns to learn about the Jacobite Rebellions from 1688 to 1746. Let’s learn about these passionate men fighting to restore a king to the throne of England & Scotland. Also why did they not succeed? This episode contains mature subject matter & strong language, so as always, listen at your own discretion EPISODE SO…
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Jason (The History of Bad Ideas) comes on to discuss the disappearance of Jennifer Kesse. Where did Jennifer go & who caused her disappearance? This episode contains mature subject matter & strong language, so as always, listen at your own discretion EPISODE SOURCES- http://bit.ly/2ovvhkC EPISODE IMAGES- http://bit.ly/2JBTe0U Podcast Corner: The Hi…
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Halloween 2020: At the End of the Passage
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Kelly (Boobies & Noobies) read At the End of the Passage (1890) by Rudyard Kipling. What horrors do the men see out in the colonies during the heat of the season? This episode contains mature subject matter & strong language, so as always, listen at your own discretion EPISODE SOURCES- http://bit.ly/2ovvhkC EPISODE IMAGES- http://bit.ly/2JBTe0U Pod…
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Halloween 2020: The Phantom Carriage
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Bry & Fry (Pontifacts) read The Phantom Carriage (1864) by Amelia Edwards. What happens on the Moor doesn’t always stay there... This episode contains mature subject matter & strong language, so as always, listen at your own discretion EPISODE SOURCES- http://bit.ly/2ovvhkC EPISODE IMAGES- http://bit.ly/2JBTe0U Podcast Corner: Pontifcacts Logo Desi…
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Michael (History Most Foul) reads The Body-Snatcher by Robert Louis Stevenson. This 1884 short story asks the real question of whose body are you snatching? This episode contains mature subject matter & strong language, so as always, listen at your own discretion EPISODE SOURCES- http://bit.ly/2ovvhkC EPISODE IMAGES- http://bit.ly/2JBTe0U Podcast C…
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113- Marie Laveau, Voodoo Queen of New Orleans
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Courtney & Ashley recount the life of Marie Laveau, the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans. Learn about how this woman rose to the top of New Orleans society when her ancestors were slaves. This episode contains mature subject matter & strong language, so as always, listen at your own discretion EPISODE SOURCES- http://bit.ly/2ovvhkC EPISODE IMAGES- http:…
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Halloween 2020: The Masque of the Red Death
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Brandon (Southern Gothic) reads The Masque of the Red Death (1842) by Edgar Allen Poe. Who is the man in the red mask? This episode contains mature subject matter & strong language, so as always, listen at your own discretion EPISODE SOURCES- http://bit.ly/2ovvhkC EPISODE IMAGES- http://bit.ly/2JBTe0U Podcast Corner: Southern Gothic Logo Design: By…
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Halloween 2020: Ghostly Rental
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CK (Mirths & Monsters, Infernal Souls and Eternal Arseholes) reads Ghostly Rental (1876) by Henry James. What is the story behind the neglected house? This episode contains mature subject matter & strong language, so as always, listen at your own discretion EPISODE SOURCES- http://bit.ly/2ovvhkC EPISODE IMAGES- http://bit.ly/2JBTe0U Podcast Corner:…
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112- Natalie Bollinger & the Craigslist Murder
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Courtney & Ashley discuss the tragic case of Natalie Bollinger. This case has more levels of tragedy in this case than the news originally reported. This episode contains mature subject matter & strong language, so as always, listen at your own discretion EPISODE SOURCES- http://bit.ly/2ovvhkC EPISODE IMAGES- http://bit.ly/2JBTe0U Podcast Corner: K…
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Halloween 2020: No. 11 Welham Square
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Heather(Ohio 88, Nature vs Narcissism, & Status Pending) reads “No. 11 Welham Square” (1885) written by Herbert Stephen. What happens in this house on the square? This episode contains mature subject matter & strong language, so as always, listen at your own discretion EPISODE SOURCES- http://bit.ly/2ovvhkC EPISODE IMAGES- http://bit.ly/2JBTe0U Pod…
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111- Tammany Hall, the Political Machine that Could
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Courtney recounts the history of the political machine, Tammany Hall. How did this society established in the 1790s become associated with corruption, immigration, and feuds? This episode contains mature subject matter & strong language, so as always, listen at your own discretion EPISODE SOURCES- http://bit.ly/2ovvhkC EPISODE IMAGES- http://bit.ly…
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Halloween 2020: An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge
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Jacob (Podcast on Germany) reads “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” (1890) written by Civil War Veteran Ambrose Bierce. This episode contains mature subject matter & strong language, so as always, listen at your own discretion EPISODE SOURCES- http://bit.ly/2ovvhkC EPISODE IMAGES- http://bit.ly/2JBTe0U Podcast Corner: Podcast on Germany Logo Desig…
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109- The Korean War, the Forgotten Proxy War
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Kelly (Boobies & Noobies) returns to learn about the Korean War. This overview of the war provides context of why Korea is still split and how this peninsula became split. How do you feel about this police action? This episode contains mature subject matter & strong language, so as always, listen at your own discretion EPISODE SOURCES- http://bit.l…
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110- Gary Heidnik & his House of Horrors
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Courtney goes solo to tell of Gary Michael Heidnik, a North Philadelphia man who was fond of kidnapping women. His North Marshall street house was labeled as the House of Horrors, do you agree? This episode contains mature subject matter & strong language, so as always, listen at your own discretion EPISODE SOURCES- http://bit.ly/2ovvhkC EPISODE IM…
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108- Stevie Allman, Crime Crusader
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Kelly (Boobies & Noobies) joins us to discuss the attack and mystery of Stevie Allman, a community activist. She worked to clean up her neighborhood during the 1990s in Oakland California. This case has many twists and turns which ended in tragedy. This episode contains mature subject matter & strong language, so as always, listen at your own discr…
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107- Delphine LaLaurie, the Madame Blanque of New Orleans
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Brandon (Southern Gothic) returns to discuss the life of Delphine LaLaurie and her impact on New Orleans. Do you think she was guilty of her crimes? Where do you believe LaLaurie ended up? The musical version of the ballad will be on patreon. This episode contains mature subject matter & strong language, so as always, listen at your own discretion …
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106- Buck Ruxton, the Savage Surgeon
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Brandon (Southern Gothic) joins us to learn about the 1930s Dr. Buck Ruxton. The “Bodies under the Bridge” case would innovate forensic techniques and horrified the United Kingdom. The musical version of the ballad will be on patreon. This episode contains mature subject matter & strong language, so as always, listen at your own discretion EPISODE …
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We Talk George Floyd, Riots, Protests and Being Black in America
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I am joined by Dejuan O'neal and DMC. These two gentlemen sit down with me to give me perspective on what is happening in America. As a white male I thought it was my duty to seek out black Americans and educate myself and become more knowledgeable on what is happening. Their insight is incredible, they allowed me to be vulnerable and naive in some…
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Justin (Mysterious Circumstances, Blood & Dust, and the Swediana Project) comes to discuss the Termites gang who creatively robbed vaults and safety deposit boxes around the world. Where is the world is the termite gang? This episode contains mature subject matter & strong language, so as always, listen at your own discretion EPISODE SOURCES- http:…
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104- Alan Berg, the Outspoken Denver DJ
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Allison (Not Your Little Lady) returns to learn about the life and death of Alan Berg. How did the Denver DJ become the target of white supremacists? This episode contains mature subject matter & strong language, so as always, listen at your own discretion EPISODE SOURCES- http://bit.ly/2ovvhkC EPISODE IMAGES- http://bit.ly/2JBTe0U Podcast Corner: …
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103- Zapatista National Liberation Army
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Allison (Not Your Little Lady) joins us to discuss the Zapatista Movement in Southern Mexico. How does a group of indigenous people take on the Mexican state? Learn all about how women help to shape the movement. This episode contains mature subject matter & strong language, so as always, listen at your own discretion EPISODE SOURCES- http://bit.ly…
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102- Vlad Țepeș, Impaler or Dracul
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Kevin (Mirths & Monsters, Infernal Souls and Eternal Arseholes) returns to discuss the life and supposed crimes of Vlad Tepes aka Vlad the Impaler. Was Vlad simply a man of his times or did he take his actions to the extreme? This episode contains mature subject matter & strong language, so as always, listen at your own discretion EPISODE SOURCES- …
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101- James Ruppert & the Easter Sunday Massacre
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Kevin (Mirths & Monsters, Infernal Souls and Eternal Arseholes) comes to hear about James Ruppert of Hamilton Ohio. Ruppert determined one Easter Sunday to murder his family. Why do you think he did it? Was his frustration justified? Could this have been prevented? This episode contains mature subject matter & strong language, so as always, listen …
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100- Georgia Tann & Black Market Adoptions
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Jacob (Podcast on Germany) returns to tell about the black market adoptions of Georgia Tann in Tennessee. How did she get away with this for so long? How do you think her crimes impacted families and communities? This episode contains mature subject matter & strong language, so as always, listen at your own discretion EPISODE SOURCES- http://bit.ly…
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99- Sophie Scholl & the White Rose
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Jacob (Podcast on Germany) joins us to learn about Sophie Scholl and the White Rose resistance during the Second World War. Do you believe their path of non-violence was the correct way? This episode contains mature subject matter & strong language, so as always, listen at your own discretion EPISODE SOURCES- http://bit.ly/2ovvhkC EPISODE IMAGES- h…
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98- The Great Train Robbery of 1963
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The Drunk Thunks join us to learn about the Great Train Robbery in 1963. A Royal Mail train was robbed between Glasgow and London. So how did the thieves get away with £2.6 million (£54.8 or $70.6 million) in thirty minutes. Could you have done it? This episode contains mature subject matter & strong language, so as always, listen at your own discr…
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Natassia (Brodette Nation) returns to tell of one of North Dakota’s biggest crime, the murder of the Wolf family in 1920. Do you believe they caught the correct murderer? This episode contains mature subject matter & strong language, so as always, listen at your own discretion EPISODE SOURCES- http://bit.ly/2ovvhkC EPISODE IMAGES- http://bit.ly/2JB…
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96- Guy Fawkes, Scapegoat of the Gunpowder Plot?
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Natassia (Brodette Nation) comes to hear all about the life of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot. How involved do you believe Guy was in the plot? This episode contains mature subject matter & strong language, so as always, listen at your own discretion EPISODE SOURCES- http://bit.ly/2ovvhkC EPISODE IMAGES- http://bit.ly/2JBTe0U Podcast Corner: Bro…
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95- Brian Shaffer, the Missing OSU Medical Student
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Meredith returns to recount the disappearance of Ohio State University medical student Brian Shaffer who disappeared from an off campus bar right before spring break in 2006. We dive into the theories and the search from possible answers of where Brian is now. This episode contains mature subject matter & strong language, so as always, listen at yo…
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