Best Dean Gilbert Podcasts (2025)

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Michael Beach Nichols: Perfect Wife 1:03:52

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Most of us have heard about Sherri Papini. She’s the woman who faked her own kidnapping in 2016, which terrified her husband and soon sparked outrage in her Northern California community. Michael Beach Nichols is the director and producer of the Hulu series, “Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini.” He tells US about his experi…

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#388: Theater: Thin Walls 49:19

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This episode features members of the cast and crew of the Spring 2025 Wabash Theater production titled Thin Walls, a devised piece created within the classroom, workshopped during its Wabash run, and revised over the summer ahead of its international debut at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Episode 388).…

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Bryan Burrough: The Gunfighters 50:22

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We’ve heard from my buddy Bryan Burrough before for one of his Audible books based on a true crime story. His new book is very different. It’s called The Gunfighters: How Texas Made the West Wild. Enough said. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4gF2K18 See more information on my boo…

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Why Do We Need All Those Cables? 20:10

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Send us a text Getting frustrated with all the wires you've got stashed in a drawer because you need so many and wonder why you have a pile of old ones? I've got the right connections to untangle this one for you. Learn enough about cables to know why they change, and how to organize them. Explaining these is also a good way to introduce concepts a…

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James Polchin: Shadow Men 59:21

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Our story this week is set in the 1920s in Westchester County, New York…it’s a Jazz Age mystery. A young ex-sailor is found dead on a desolate road. A suspect from a wealthy family admits to the murder, but he claims that he was trying to protect a dangerous secret. Author James Polchin’s book, Shadow Men unravels a mystery more than a century old.…

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#387: Coach Jake Gilbert ’98 38:12

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This episode features Coach Jake Gilbert ’98, the Little Giants’ new head football coach. Coach Gilbert discusses his advice for freshmen in the first two weeks, a preliminary rundown of potential starters, and what makes for a great Saturday morning (Episode 387).By Wabash College

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Dan Slater: The Incorruptibles 59:01

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New York in the early 1900s was filled with people trying to make their lives better. But for many, the rise of organized crime kept them in constant fear. On the Lower East Side, Jewish criminals from Eastern Europe formed crime syndicates. There were gangs of horse poisoners, casino owners, thieves and thugs. But then a group of Jewish uptowners …

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Tanya Talaga: The Knowing 56:48

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If you’ve ever dug deep into your family history, you know that there are sometimes surprises. Author Tanya Talaga discovered that the life of her great-great grandmother Annie Carpenter was mostly unknown because she was Indigenous. It’s a struggle that many Indigenous people in Canada have: how do you learn about your family’s past without crucia…

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#386: Dr. Jeremy Hartnett ’96 49:59

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This episode features Dr. Jeremy Hartnett ’96, Professor of Classics and this year’s recipient of the McLain-McTurnan-Arnold Excellence in Teaching Award. Dr. Hartnett discusses growing into and beyond the mantle of the Wabash Classics Department, sharing a meal as sharing knowledge, and showing the students the actually existing Roman people (Epis…

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Alex Eliseev: Cold Case Confession 56:51

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This week on Wicked Words on Exactly Right: in 1999, a woman named Betty Ketani went missing in Johannesburg, South Africa. She just vanished from the restaurant where she was working. Then a letter found 13 years later changed everything. Author Alex Eliseev tells me about his book Cold Case Confession—a real Agatha Christie story. Support this po…

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We Already Had That - A Look At How Tech Evolves 13:53

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Send us a text So often we are tempted to think of the latest technology as something that has never been approached, and its benefits as things that were never dreamed of in the past. We can get a little perspective here by looking at how marketing on the Internet is very similar to the marketing of the past, at how the latest technology has ances…

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Megan Abbott: El Dorado Drive 58:40

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New York Times’ best-selling author Megan Abbott often uses true crime stories as a jumping off point for her wildly popular novels. Now she has a new book out called El Dorado Drive. It’s about three sisters who become entangled in a pyramid scheme that turns very dark. The real story behind the novel is so strange, it’s hard to know what really h…

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Re-Enchanting Live: Why the tide of faith is turning 1:01:33

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The Re-Enchanting podcast from Seen & Unseen speaks to guests seeking to re-enchant our secular world with the Christian vision of reality. Co-hosts Belle Tindall and Justin Brierley will be joined by Bishop Graham Tomlin in a live audience edition of the podcast. Together they’ll explore why a ’surprising rebirth’ of belief in God seems to be unde…

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Caroline Fraser: Murderland 53:12

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This week’s author grew up in the Pacific Northwest with the memories of notorious serial killers like Ted Bundy and the Green River Killer, who also lived there. But the region wasn’t just home to those two murderers: there were many more. Was there a connection between the Pacific Northwest’s most infamous killers…and its incredible amounts of po…

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How and Why Machines Talk to Each Other 19:14

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Send us a text Teachers2Tech EP 401 Podcast Show Notes Date: 07/30/2025 SUMMARY OF EPISODE We take a look at why automation is important, the communication that happens in automation, and what signals machines use. We also learn a little about the manufacturing process and how some communications improve productivity and lower costs CHAPTER MARKERS…

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Season 4 Teaser 0:23

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Send us a text Hello, Everyone. This is Dean from Teachers to Tech. Just wanted to let you know we'll be back real soon. The first episode back for season four, we'll talk all about how machines communicate with each other. And we'll have an episode coming up about augmented reality and how you can make your own models and harness them. See you the…

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Matthew McGough + Rick Jackson: Black Tunnel White Magic 1:03:43

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In 1990, a UCLA student was found murdered in a tunnel in LA. Detective Rick Jackson and his partner were assigned to the complicated case. Who had a motive to stab Ronald Baker? Was the pentagram pendant around his neck a clue? Author Matthew McGough and Detective Rick Jackson tell the story in their book, Black Tunnel White Magic: A Murder, a Det…

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Re-enchanting live at Bradford Literature Festival: Chine McDonald, Francis Spufford and Lamorna Ash 1:27:20

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Recorded live at Bradford Literature Festival, Belle Tindall brings together three of the most influential voices of the moment: Chine McDonald, Lamorna Ash and Francis Spufford. Together, they speak about what belief is, what it isn't, and how people are navigating our 'age of crisis'. Not only is this our first ever live recording, it's truly a c…

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Elon Green: The Man Nobody Killed 48:29

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We’ve had journalist Elon Green on before to talk about his fantastic book Last Call. His new book is about an inspiring young Black artist in 1980s New York. Michael Stewart ended up dead after encountering a Transit Authority police officer at a 14th Street subway station late one night. Witnesses say that police beat him to death, and it made na…

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Re-enchanting... The story of Jesus - Bear Grylls 47:18

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Bear Grylls is an adventurer and survival expert who has become known to millions through his TV shows, documentaries and writing. His most recent book is ’The Greatest Story Every Told’, an account of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus told through the eyes of 5 eyewitnesses. Justin and Belle talk to Bear about his own life and faith journe…

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Jonquilyn Hill: Through the Cracks 52:19

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When an 8-year-old disappeared from a homeless shelter in Washington, D.C. in 2014, nobody noticed for 18 days, even her family. Seven years later, Relisha Rudd has never been found. The Through the Cracks podcast investigates gaps in our society and the people who fall through them. Host Jonquilyn Hill asks what could have been done to find Relish…

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Re-enchanting... Belief - Ross Douthat 1:03:24

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Ross Douthat is a columnist for the New York Times and the author of 'Believe: Why everyone should be religious'. He joins Belle and Justin to talk about why religion is good for us, and to give some pointers for how the average agnostic may be able to find their way to faith. For Ross Douthat: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Believe-Why-Everyone-Should-R…

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Mary Kay McBrayer: Madame Queen 47:02

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This week on Wicked Words we’re traveling back to 1923 Harlem and its seedy world of gambling and racketeering. Author Mary Kay McBrayer tells me about Stephanie St. Clair. She was one of the only female crime bosses in the city. Madame Queen was also a Black, self-made businesswoman. And a legend. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponso…

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Re-enchanting... my lifelong search for God - Donna Freitas 1:04:46

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Donna Freitas is a scholar, teacher, writer, and author of fiction and non-fiction for both adults and teenagers. Her most recent book ‘Wishful Thinking: How I lost my faith and why I want to find it’ is a spiritual memoir of her Catholic upbringing and adult search for God. Justin and Belle talk to Donna about losing and seeking faith Donna Freita…

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Re-enchanting... losing Natasha - Nadim Ednan-Laperouse 1:06:25

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Nadim Ednan-Laperouse OBE is founder and trustee (along with his wife, Tanya) of The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation – which was established in the name of Nadim and Tanya’s daughter, Natasha, who died as a result of an allergic reaction to a baguette which did not have the correct information on its packaging. The story of Natasha’s death capt…

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Duncan McCue: Kuper Island 1:02:41

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Kuper Island is a remarkable podcast, an investigation into one of Canada’s most notorious so called Indian residential schools. Journalist Duncan McCue explores the unsolved death of a student, a tragedy that sheds light on rampant abuse and exposes the trauma of three survivors. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promot…

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Re-enchanting... Blaise Pascal - Graham Tomlin 1:05:17

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Graham Tomlin is the Director of the Centre For Cultural Witness, and Editor in Chief of Seen and Unseen. As the former bishop of Kensington he has been involved in theological education and cultural engagement for several years. His latest book is ‘Blaise Pascal: The man who made the modern world’. Justin, Belle and Graham explore the life and leg…

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Thomas Maier: The Invisible Spy 1:00:08

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I love a good spy story. We’ve talked about spies embedded with the American government. We’ve discussed librarians and academics researching in the basement of the Library of Congress during World War II. And now we’re talking with Thomas Maier about a very unlikely spy, a former football player turned spy for Churchill. It’s all in his book, The …

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Re-enchanting... Conversion - Lamorna Ash 1:04:07

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If you found this conversation interesting, Seen & Unseen, the creators of Re-Enchanting, offers thousands of articles exploring how the Christian faith helps us understand the modern world. Discover more here: www.seenandunseen.com. Lamorna Ash is an award-winning writer and journalist, she’s the author of Dark, Salt, Clear: Life in a Cornish Fish…

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Virginia Feito: Victorian Psycho 49:49

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Occasionally we interview fiction authors who use true crime stories as jumping off points for their novels. Virginia Feito wrote a book called “Victorian Psycho.” And it’s based on several cases you’ve likely heard of. There’s a lecherous head of house, a jealous wife…and a violent governess. Very violent. Feito uses gallows humor to take real sto…

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Re-enchanting... The end of the world - Alex Evans 1:05:04

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If you found this conversation interesting, Seen & Unseen, the creators of Re-Enchanting, offers thousands of articles exploring how the Christian faith helps us understand the modern world. Discover more here: www.seenandunseen.com Alex Evans is the founder and Executive Director of Larger Us - a community of change-makers seeking to bridge divide…

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#385: Dean Greg Redding ’88 40:35

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This episode features Associate Professor of German at the end of his tenure as Dean of Students, Dr. Greg Redding, as he reflects on becoming a one-year dean for six years, expanding access to wellness and mental health resources, and the “karmic” moments of serving his alma mater from an administrator’s point of view (Episode 385).…

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Claire St. Amant: Killer Story 59:39

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I’m so excited about this interview. It’s with Claire St. Amant. She’s a journalist and an author. And she was a TV producer for 48 Hours and 60 Minutes. Now she’s pulling back the curtain on true crime television. I learned a lot from her. She’s talking about her memoir: Killer Story. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and p…

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Re-enchanting... Motherhood - Chine McDonald 57:12

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If you found this conversation interesting, Seen & Unseen, the creators of Re-Enchanting, offers thousands of articles exploring how the Christian faith helps us understand the modern world. Discover more here: www.seenandunseen.com. Chine McDonald is the Director of Theos, the religion and society think tank. She is also a regular contributor to T…

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#384: Dr. Frank Howland 43:42

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This episode features long-standing Professor of Economics Dr. Frank Howland on the eve of his retirement from the College, discussing his career path and tenure that lead him to revitalize the department, develop new courses of study, and foster a new major across his 37 years at Wabash (Episode 384).…

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Gilbert King: Bone Valley 1:04:29

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We might have our first Pulitzer Prize winner on our show. Author Gilbert King digs into cases of wrongful conviction. Today, we’re talking about his outstanding podcast, Bone Valley Season 2. Gilbert explores the 1987 murder of Michelle Schofield in Florida. It’s a story of justice, forgiveness, and the possibility of redemption. Support this podc…

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Christopher Goffard: Crimes of the Times 44:46

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LA Times reporter Christopher Goffard was the voice behind the hit podcast “Dirty John.” And now he has a new podcast that covers crimes in Los Angeles that made headlines, stories like the murder of actress Rebecca Schaeffer at the hands of a stalker. He tells me about his show, “Crimes of the Times.” Support this podcast by shopping our latest sp…

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#383: Commencement Speakers 2025 44:47

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This episode features this year’s Commencement speakers from the class of 2025, Luis Rivera and Logan Weilbaker, as they reflect on their academic achievements, progress on their speeches, and what it feels like to carry the burden of saying “goodbye” (Episode 383).By Wabash College

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Pagan Kennedy: The Secret History of the Rape Kit 51:29

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This week on Wicked Words, years ago author Pagan Kennedy wondered about the history of the rape kit, a crucial tool for investigators today. Who designed it? She found out that it was Martha Goddard, a pioneer who wanted to help police catch sexual predators using forensics. But sometime after she made history, Goddard vanished. Listen to Kennedy’…

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Brendan Koerner: The Skies Belong to Us 57:37

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Plane hijackings aren’t very common anymore. But in the late 1960s and early 1970s, armed criminals were forcing commercial airliners to divert their flights, oftentimes demanding ransom. Author Brendan Koerner tells the story of an American couple turned hijackers, whose journey ends with some surprising twists. Koerner’s book is called: The Skies…

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#382: Quinn Fitzgerald ’26 30:52

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This episode features Lacrosse attackman Quinn Fitzgerald, Wabash class of 2026, discussing the particular skills needed to serve in his position on the field, his unique entry into the sport, and leaving a legacy for future Little Giant Lacrosse players (Episode 382).By Wabash College

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Hallie Lieberman: The Devil Went Down to Georgia 53:56

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For years, a predator preyed on gay men in Atlanta. He was known as the Handcuff Man. He attacked male sex workers, disfigured them, and then left them for dead. Journalist Hallie Lieberman wrote a fantastic piece for The Atavist Magazine called The Devil Went Down to Georgia. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions…

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Joseph Cox: Dark Wire 1:01:05

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In 2018, the FBI discovered that high level criminals around the world were using encrypted devices to plot intricate crimes. When a powerful, secure new app began courting these syndicates, members of the underworld flocked to it. One problem for the criminals: the app was created by the FBI. Joseph Cox tells us the incredible story from his book,…

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#381: Dr. Chad Westphal 45:34

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This episode features professor of Mathematics & Computer Science, Dr. Chad Westphal, discussing his shift from skateboarding to applied math, the usefulness of empathy in the classroom, and the department’s first year connecting Wabash students in collaboration with Purdue’s National Data Mine Network (Episode 381).…

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Avril Speaks: Uprooted 52:44

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In 1986, 17-year-old Keith Warren was found hanging from a tree in Silver Spring, Maryland. His sister wanted answers—how did he die? It was ruled a suicide, but there were so many suspicious things about Keith’s death. I talked to filmmaker Avril Speaks about her docuseries, “Uprooted,” which covers Keith’s case. Support this podcast by shopping o…

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Re-enchanting... God & suffering - Esther Maria Magnis 1:05:55

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Esther Maria Magnis is a German writer whose book ‘With or Without Me’ is a memoir of her journey with faith and the perception of reality. With unflinching honesty Esther takes us through her childhood and adolescence as she, along with her brother and sister, deals with the grief of her father’s cancer diagnosis, her prayers, and her journey thro…

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Lana Hall: The Incel Terrorist 45:21

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This is a story about a landmark case in Canada from just a few years ago. A teenager attacked two women in a massage parlor in Toronto in 2020. He killed one and seriously injured the other. When he told investigators why he did it, they settled on trying him for murder…and terrorism. Journalist Lana Hall tells me about her piece in Maclean’s maga…

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Re-enchanting... Experiential Spirituality - Tyler Staton 58:00

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If you found this conversation interesting, Seen & Unseen, the creators of Re-Enchanting, offers thousands of articles exploring how the Christian faith helps us understand the modern world. Discover more here: www.seenandunseen.com Tyler Staton is the Lead Pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon and the head of Prayer 24/7, USA. He's also …

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#380: Directing 12 Angry Men 58:40

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This episode features senior Logan Weilbaker ’25, whose senior project entailed directing Wabash Theater’s winter season mainstage production of 12 Angry Men. Alongside cast member and WOMM co-producer Adam Phipps ’11, Logan discusses running a “hard ask” in five weeks, directing his former director professor Michael Abbott ’85, and what it takes t…

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Lise Olsen: The Scientist and the Serial Killer 58:58

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Dean Corll was a serial killer in Houston in the early 1970s. He kidnapped and murdered more than two dozen missing teenage boys before he was murdered by one of his accomplices. Decades later, a forensic anthropologist discovered a box of remains from the case. She spent years using scientific tools to identify some of the unknown victims. Journal…