Best Robert C Thompson Podcasts (2025)

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388: The Adriatic Affair w/ Jennifer Sellitti 1:13:52

6m ago1:13:52

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The American sailing vessel Adriatic collided with the French steamship Le Lyonnais on November 2, 1856, off the coast of Nantucket in what can best be described as a maritime hit-and-run. Adriatic’s captain, Jonathan Durham, rendered no aid and left the passenger steamship to fend for herself. 114 people died in the collision and in the days that …

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26.8: The Moon Temple Mystery School (Interview Special) 55:20

3h ago55:20

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Rob and Luke sit down with Tahverlee, founder of the Moon Temple Mystery School, to discuss the archetype of the witch, healing generational trauma, and her experience with the Eleusinian Mysteries.By The Alchemical Actors

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Introducing the Slaycation Podcast 24:25

1d ago24:25

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Just in time for summer! This is an introduction and excerpt from the Slaycation Podcast, hosted by Kim and Adam "Tex" Davis and Jerry Kolber. Pack your body bags for a darkly comic, true crime podcast that looks at murders, mysterious deaths and whodunits that happened while people were on vacation. More here! https://www.slaycation.wtf/ Spotify l…

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Episode 668: The Zodiac Killer (Part 2) 1:14:54

3d ago1:14:54

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Despite the passage of fifty years since his last activity, the case of the Zodiac Killer continues to fascinate and frustrate law enforcement, the media, and the American public, making America’s most notorious unsolved murder case. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Blan…

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MoNo Encore: The Murders of Stringbean and Estelle Akeman w/ Taylor Hagood 1:49:35

3d ago1:49:35

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(original pub date 7/19/23) David "Stringbean" Akeman was a singer, clawhammer banjo player and an early Grand Ole Opry star, known for his lanky build and comedic personality. And as a cast member of the nationwide television show Hee-Haw, he was at the height of his popularity when he and his wife Estelle were murdered in their rural Tennessee ho…

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Shanna Adamic - Audacious Optimism 28:09

4d ago28:09

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Bill Horan talks with Shanna Adamic, author of AUDACIOUS OPTIMISM. Shanna will discuss what health challenges she had to overcome, how hope and confidence come before optimism, why the words "I will" are so important and how our choices mirror our true selves.By 90.3 WHPC

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Episode 667: The Zodiac Killer (Part 1) 1:12:05

6d ago1:12:05

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Despite the passage of fifty years since his last activity, the case of the Zodiac Killer continues to fascinate and frustrate law enforcement, the media, and the American public, making America’s most notorious unsolved murder case. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Belc…

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387: The Beatle Bandit w/ Nate Hendley 57:55

7d ago57:55

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On July 24, 1964, twenty-four-year-old Matthew Kerry Smith disguised himself with a mask and a Beatle wig, hoisted a semi-automatic rifle, then held up a bank in North York, Ontario. The intelligent but troubled son of a businessman and mentally ill mother, Smith was a navy veteran with a young Indigenous wife and a hazy plan for violent revolution…

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Episode 666: Episode 666 - Listener Tales of the Beast 1:04:40

10d ago1:04:40

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This episode is available early and ad-free for Wondery+ members and will be released on all platforms on Thursday, April 24th. To stay up-to-date on new podcasts and more from Wondery, sign up on https://wondery.fm/morbid-wondery-newsletter. Weirdos! it's Episode 666- Listener Tales of the BEAST! Today we just wanted to be ourselves again- and enj…

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Why Brand Trust is the Currency of the Future with Brianna Doe, Founder of Verbatim 55:53

10d ago55:53

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When it comes to trust, it can take years to build and seconds to break. While this might feel like common sense when it comes to consumer-brand relationships, it's possible to overlook how crucial trust is in the brand-creator relationship. With a passion for this topic backed by a deep understanding, Brianna Doe, founder of Verbatim, joins Dave t…

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Elizabeth Willetts - Flex 28:08

11d ago28:08

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Bill Horan talks with Elizabeth Willetts, author of FLEX. Elizabeth will discuss if we really knowwhat we are good at doing, how we can find out what our strengths are, what she means by "skill stacking," and why we must find out "what winds me up."By 90.3 WHPC

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Episode 665: Robert Chambers: The Preppy Killer 1:20:33

13d ago1:20:33

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On the morning of August 26, 1986, a cyclist in New York’s Central Park discovered the body eighteen-year-old Jennifer Levin. Among other things, Levin had been strangled, there were superficial injuries on her face, and her shirt was pulled up. Later, the medical examiner reported that Jennifer had died only about an hour before she was discovered…

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386: America's Nazi POW Murders w/ William Geroux 1:13:51

14d ago1:13:51

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The American government was faced with an unprecedented challenge: where to house the nearly 400,000 German prisoners of war plucked from the battlefield and shipped across the Atlantic. On orders from President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Department of War hastily built hundreds of POW camps in the United States. Today, traces of those camps—which …

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26.7: Occult Elvis (Interview Special) 51:36

14d ago51:36

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Miguel Conner discusses his new book on Elvis's interest and involvement with occultism. From charismatic Christianity to theosophy, Conner traces Elvis's journey and the strange symbolism of Elvis's Vegas period.By The Alchemical Actors

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Episode 664: David Carpenter: The Trailside Killer (Part 2) 49:55

17d ago49:55

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Throughout the 1960s and 70s, from Los Angeles to San Francisco, Californians were terrorized by multiple killers including notorious serial killers like the Zodiac Killer, the Hillside Stranglers, Herbert Mullin, and Ed Kemper. While the decade may have ended with these killers disappearing or apprehended, the threat of violence and murder simply …

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Stefan Van Hooydonk - Curiosity 27:08

19d ago27:08

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Bill Horan talks with Stefaan van Hooydonk, author of CURIOSITY. Stefaan will discuss what the Global Curiosity Institute is all about, why curiosity is the biggest predictor of executive success, how conformity is the biggest enemy of curiosity and why the real power of curiosity lies in its collective power.…

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Episode 663: David Carpenter: The Trailside Killer (Part 1) 1:07:40

20d ago1:07:40

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Throughout the 1960s and 70s, from Los Angeles to San Francisco, Californians were terrorized by multiple killers including notorious serial killers like the Zodiac Killer, the Hillside Stranglers, Herbert Mullin, and Ed Kemper. While the decade may have ended with these killers disappearing or apprehended, the threat of violence and murder simply …

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385: The 1870 Murder of A.P. Crittenden w/ Gary Krist 1:09:33

20d ago1:09:33

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Shortly before dusk on November 3, 1870, just as the ferryboat El Capitan was pulling away from its slip into San Francisco Bay, a woman clad in black emerged from the shadows and strode across the crowded deck. Reaching under her veil, she drew a small pistol and aimed it directly at a well-dressed man sitting quietly with his wife and children. T…

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Episode 662: The Exorcism of Roland Doe 1:09:24

24d ago1:09:24

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In the winter of 1973, director William Friedkin released his iconic horror classic The Exorcist, a film that has shocked and terrified audiences for more than fifty years. Based on William Peter Blatty’s novel of the same name, The Exorcist tells the story of a young girl who becomes possessed by a demonic entity, and the two Catholic priests who …

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Mark C. Fava - Lessons From The Admiral 28:04

26d ago28:04

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Bill Horan talks with Mark C. Fava, author of LESSONS FROM THE ADMIRAL. Mark will discuss why it is important to observe the leaders we work for, why he calls himself an "active learner", why bosses measure your performance by how you meet their expectations and why the key is to know what bosses want, not what is important.…

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Episode 661: Herbert Mullin: The Killer Hippie (Part 2) 54:07

27d ago54:07

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Throughout the early 1970s, California’s Bay Area was in the grip of terror as multiple serial killers operated at the time same time and in more or less the same space. In time, some of these killers, like Ed Kemper, would be caught, while others, like the Zodiac Killer, would remain unidentified. Yet it was the ones who appeared to kill at random…

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384: The 1943 Murders of Dr. Roy & Mae Hunt w/ Christena Stephens 56:26

27d ago56:26

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On a nearly moonless night in October 1943, a single gunshot rang out in Littlefield, Texas. A prominent Texas doctor and his wife were found bound, shot, beaten, and murdered. The only witness: their five-year-old daughter, who was bound to silence and refused to speak about what happened for 70 years. Christena Stephens is my guest, and her book …

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26.5: The Michigan Prophet

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James Jesse Strang presents a parallel prophet’s career to that of Joseph Smith. In some ways, a copycat of the Mormon prophet who literally attempted to succeed him despite their having had only a brief relationship, Strang also innovated on Mormon doctrine. Like Smith, he discovered a collection of ancient plates hidden in the earth and establish…

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Episode 660: Herbert Mullin: The Killer Hippie (Part 1) 1:02:37

1M ago1:02:37

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Throughout the early 1970s, California’s Bay Area was in the grip of terror as multiple serial killers operated at the time same time and in more or less the same space. In time, some of these killers, like Ed Kemper, would be caught, while others, like the Zodiac Killer, would remain unidentified. Yet it was the ones who appeared to kill at random…

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Manar Sweillam Morales- The Flexibility Paradigm 28:01

1M ago28:01

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Bill Horan talks with Manar Sweillam Morales, author of THE FLEXIBILITY PARADIGM. Manar will discuss how to define flexibility, why employees consider flexibility the most important non salary benefit, commons misconceptions about flexibility and why flexibility is not a policy but a companywide culture change.…

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Episode 659: The Unsolved Murder of Kristin O’Connell 58:23

1M ago58:23

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On the night of August 14, 1985, twenty-year-old Kristin O’Connell left a party in Ovid, NY to go for a walk. Two days later, her nude body was discovered near a cornfield along a rural county road; she had been stabbed in the chest and her throat was cut. The unsolved murder of Kristin O’Connell has baffled local New York investigators for decades…

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Episode 10 - The Revelation 18:08

1M ago18:08

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In the explosive finale, Charlie confronts the cult and the forces behind the amulet theft. Sacrifices are made as he uncovers Jamie’s fate and brings justice to Fort Augustus, forever changing his life and the town’s future. Content Warnings: Violent confrontation, death, resolution of dark themes, emotional distress, aftermath of trauma…

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MoNo Encore: The Murder of Carol Thompson w/ Bill Swanson 1:04:21

1M ago1:04:21

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(Original pub date: 3/11/20) While the Coen brothers refuse to confirm it, many believe that their movie "Fargo" was inspired by the Carol Thompson murder case. She was viciously killed in her comfortable Saint Paul home by a hitman hired by her eccentric husband, T. Eugene Thompson, in March of 1963, leaving behind four small children. It was an a…

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Episode 658: Listener Tales 96: Buhtz 1:00:09

1M ago1:00:09

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Weirdos! Today we just wanted to be ourselves- and enjoy some Listener tales that are brought TO you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! Throw on a comfy sweatshirt and join use as we talk about paranormal experiences at creepy schools! Don't forget to check out the VIDEO from this episode available on YouTube on 3/27/2025! If you’ve …

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How to Scale Your Influencer Program from the Ground Up with Natasha Scholnick, Director of Global Partnerships & Influencers at VistaPrint 38:06

1M ago38:06

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Need to transform your performance partnerships channel, or more dauntingly, build it from the ground up? A certainly big task, but one Natasha Scholnick, Director of Global Partnerships & Influencers at VistaPrint knows incredibly well. In this episode, Todd sits down with Natasha, to explore how the brand has evolved its influencer marketing stra…

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Caroline Adams Miller - Big Goals 27:32

1M ago27:32

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Bill Horan talks with Caroline Adams Miller, author of BIG GOALS. Caroline will discuss how goal setting is a science, what are the 3 basic needs of Self Determination Theory, how smart phones and social media affect goal setting, and how goal setting has an impact on both conscious and unconscious behavior.…

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Episode 657: Boston’s Great Molasses Flood of 1919 1:03:24

1M ago1:03:24

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January 15, 1919 was an unusually warm day in Boston, a welcome change from the typically cold temperatures Bostonians had experienced in the previous days. A little after 12:30 pm, the residents of the city’s North End neighborhood were going about their usual routines when all of the sudden they felt the ground shake, followed by a loud rumbling …

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37: SWORD FIGHT #36 - XIA ANDERSON 57:13

1M ago57:13

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Xia finally joins us on Sword Fight! Discussing everything from her former flame Chip Chipperson to the rekindled relationship with her incarcerated sister. Support the show and buy some love at https://www.ihatestevensinger.com Jim Norton is coming to your city! Get tickets at JimNorton.com/tour April 4-5 Point Pleasant,NJ April 19-19 Key West, FL…

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Episode 9 - The Plan 15:45

1M ago15:45

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Charlie races against time to lay out his plan to confront the masterminds behind the theft. With the town’s secrets baring down on him can he find the answers he is seeking? Content Warnings: Graphic peril, betrayal, intense action sequences, cult rituals, discussion of death, psychological distress…

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383: The Mysterious Disappearance of Molly Zelko w/ Rod Kackley 57:54

1M ago57:54

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Molly Zelko was the crusading editor and publisher of the Spectator, a newspaper devoted to battling local gangsters operating slot machines and other rackets in Joliet, Illinois. In the late night hours of September 25, 1957 she vanished, with only her shoes and signs of a struggle left as evidence that something sinister had likely happened to he…

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26.4: Utah 1:19:05

1M ago1:19:05

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After the death of Joseph Smith, the Mormons relocated to the basin beside the Great Salt Lake, led by Brigham Young. The journey of the pioneering Mormons and Young's leadership were an amazing display of spirit and grit but the shadow of polygamy dogged them in their quest to become a state. Slavery further complicated things for the Mormons and …

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Episode 656: The Attempted Murder of Alison Botha 1:14:33

2M ago1:14:33

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On December 18, 1994, twenty-seven-year-old Alison Botha was abducted from the parking lot of her apartment in Port Elizabeth by two men she didn’t know and had never seen. After forcing her into her car, her abductors drove her to a remote field, where she was sexually assaulted, stabbed dozens of times, nearly decapitated, and left for dead. Mira…

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Sandra Matz - Mindmasters 28:06

2M ago28:06

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Bill Horan talks with Sandra Matz author of MINDMASTERS. Sandra will discuss what psychological targeting is, why she says it all comes down to power, how data is the window into our psychology, and how much we can learn about a person from their social media posts.By 90.3 WHPC

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Episode 655: The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis 1:27:49

2M ago1:27:49

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A little past midnight on July 30, 1945, the USS Indianapolis, a US Navy cruiser, had just delivered the uranium that would be used in the first nuclear bomb dropped on Japan, and was returning to the Philippines when it was struck by a Japanese torpedo. The ship was badly damaged in the attack and within ten minutes it rolled onto its side, dumpin…

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Episode 8 - Return to the Abbey 16:06

2M ago16:06

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Charlie returns to the Abbey to confront the Brother's as his relationship with Grace is tested. Can Charlie finally uncover the truth of their involvement with Jamie. Content Warnings: Increased violence, discussions of human sacrifice (implied), high suspense, kidnapping themes

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382: The Notorious Nancy Clem & the Cold Spring Murders w/ Wendy Gamber 1:19:31

2M ago1:19:31

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On September 13, 1868, the bodies of Jacob and Nancy Young were discovered brutally murdered along the bank of the White River in Cold Spring, Indiana. Police would eventually set their sights on a charming and fascinating confidence woman named Nancy Clem, who happened to be involved in some extremely shady business dealings with Jacob Young at th…

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Episode 653: Spooky Lakes (Volume 2) 1:06:02

2M ago1:06:02

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Spooky Lakes time, everyone! Alaina brings us to Big Moose lake in New York State and shares the tragic story of Grace Brown’s murder. Grace’s ghost has been seen many times at the lake since she was murdered in 1906 and at the nearby Covewood lodge. We then follow Ash across the country to Oregon, more specifically Crater Lake in Crater Lake Natio…

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Diversifying Your Partnership Strategy for Scale with Stephanie Harris, CEO of PartnerCentric 34:34

2M ago34:34

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A one-dimensional partnership program won’t cut it anymore. In this episode, Todd sits down with Stephanie Harris, CEO of PartnerCentric, to explore how brands can build a stronger, more diverse partnership strategy by integrating affiliates, creators, and customer advocates. They discuss the opportunities of converging creators with affiliates, th…

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Manny Skevofilax - Ultimate Profit Management 27:14

2M ago27:14

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Bill Horan talks with Manny Skevofilax, author of ULTIMATE PROFIT MANAGEMENT. Manny will discuss how to fund a new business, how to find investors, what type of return do investors expect and what type of goals should be set.By 90.3 WHPC

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Episode 652: Jean Harris and the Murder of Herman Tarnower (Part 2) 58:21

2M ago58:21

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When Jean Harris met Herman Tarnower in the winter of 1966, she quickly fell in love the charming doctor. Having just come out of a disappointing twenty-year marriage, Harris was desperate to find the love and stimulating partnership she’d long dreamed of, and believed she’d finally found it in the intellectual Tarnower and the two would live happi…

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36: SWORD FIGHT #35 - ANNIE LEDERMAN 1:02:32

2M ago1:02:32

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The hilarious Annie Lederman joins the show. Annie used to tour with Jim and is one of Nikki's first friends in comedy. Try VIIA with code SWORD at https://viia.co/SWORD Jim Norton is coming to your city! Get tickets at JimNorton.com/tour March 14 Allentown, PA March 21-22 Tampa,FL April 4-5 Point Pleasant,NJ April 19-19 Key West, FL May 2 - 3 Holl…

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Episode 7 - Return to Boleskine 19:14

2M ago19:14

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Charlie’s pursuit of answers leads him to a climactic confrontation at the Abbey, where he discovers an ancient cult operating under the surface of the town. With lives at stake, he must act quickly to stop their plans. For updates follow us at www.pembrokeinvestigations.com or join the club and get goodies including the Case Files, early access an…

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381: Alabama's Kilpatrick Shooting w/ Lesa Carnes Shaul 1:27:48

2M ago1:27:48

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Close to midnight on May 17, 1951, four north Alabama lawmen drove to a bootlegger’s home to serve an arrest warrant. Before the clock struck twelve, the bootlegger lay dead in front of the house he shared with his wife and eight children, and three of the four officers were also dead. Afterward, a sixteen-year-old boy would face a series of trials…

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26.3: Last Days of the Prophet 57:31

2M ago57:31

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Fleeing persecution from the government of Missouri, Joseph Smith and the Mormons found themselves in Nauvoo, Illinois. There, Smith established a militia, ran for governor, discovered his doctrine of plural marriage, and purchased a mummy. Nauvoo was Smith's last Zion at the scene for the events that would lead to his assassination at the hands of…

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Episode 654: Diving into SKELETA with Tobias Forge of GHOST 53:14

2M ago53:14

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Join us for a special bonus episode with Tobias Forge, the man behind the mythos that is The Band Ghost. Hear exclusive news about their latest album, the process behind the music and some you heard it here first moments. If you haven’t already, make sure to check out the new music video for Satanized! Want more? Preorder the album 'Skeleta' which …

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