Best Robert C Thompson Podcasts (2025)

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

6h 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

2d 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

4d 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

6d 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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Episode 665: Robert Chambers: The Preppy Killer 1:20:33

7d 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

10d 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

10d 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

11d 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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Episode 663: David Carpenter: The Trailside Killer (Part 1) 1:07:40

14d 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

16d 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

18d 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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Episode 661: Herbert Mullin: The Killer Hippie (Part 2) 54:07

21d 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

22d 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

25d 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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Introducing: Law & Crime’s LUIGI 5:32

27d ago5:32

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When Luigi Mangione allegedly gunned down UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, the media called it a senseless crime. But online, a different story emerged—one of rage, reckoning, and a suspected killer turned folk hero. More than just a true crime podcast, LUIGI, hosted by Jesse Weber, dares to look beyond the crime and the accused to explore a cultural tippin…

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

28d 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

29d 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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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

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

1M 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

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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

1M 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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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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Episode 651: Jean Harris and the Murder of Herman Tarnower (Part 1) 1:25:07

2M ago1:25:07

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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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Episode 650: Plagues of Hysteria with Andrew McMahon 1:07:41

2M ago1:07:41

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Weirdos! Today we've got a special guest -Andrew McMahon of 'Something Corporate', 'Jack's Mannequin', and 'Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness'. In addition to heating about his journey as an artist, Alaina dives into some dark history and tells us about dancing plagues and other instances of hysteria. Want to check out Andrew's music, or purchase me…

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35: SWORD FIGHT # 34 - MADDIE WIENER 1:02:11

2M ago1:02:11

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Comedian Maddie Wiener appears on this weeks' episode. Nikki and Jim both have mild food poisoning, so Jim is solo with Maddie. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try and get on your way to being your best self at https://www.betterhelp.com/SWORDFIGHTPOD Jim Norton is coming to your city! Get tickets at JimNorton.co…

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Episode 6 - Under Boleskine 13:37

2M ago13:37

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As Charlie follows the trail of Jamie’s occult interests, he unravels shocking ties to Aleister Crowley and a forbidden ritual. He faces betrayal and uncovers the true purpose of the stolen amulet, pushing the case into deadly territory. For updates follow us at www.pembrokeinvestigations.com or join the club and get goodies including the Case File…

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380: Murder in Blackout London w/ Amy Helen Bell 59:27

2M ago59:27

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My guest today is Dr. Amy Helen Bell, author of "Under Cover of Darkness: Murders in Blackout London". She shares accounts of the terror, tragedy and crime experienced by Londoners during the blackout and the blitz in 1940s wartime Britain. More about the author here: https://amyhelenbell.com/ Interested in revisiting the serial killers mentioned i…

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Episode 649: Listener Tales 95: Sleepover Edition 1:07:11

2M ago1:07:11

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Weirdos! Grab your sleepingbag, bags of snacks, and facemasks, and get ready for a slumber party! This month, we're giving you a fresh batch of listener tales brought TO you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! Today we're talking dreams and astral projection! We have MULTIPLE prophetic dreams, lucid dreams, demons, and a BEAUTIFUL mee…

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How Getty Images Builds Seamless B2B Partnerships with Peter Orlowsky, Senior VP of Strategic Partnerships at Getty Images 44:56

2M ago44:56

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Seamlessly integrating a service into the customer journey is the ultimate goal for most businesses, but finding the right way to do it is key. The best way to reach your audience might be through a partner already in their path, creating a win-win for both brands and the customer. In this episode, Dave sits down with Peter Orlowsky, Senior VP of S…

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Episode 648: A Deeper Dive into the Murder of Elizabeth Short (Part 2) 1:20:29

2M ago1:20:29

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On the morning of January 15, 1947, a woman walking with her young daughter spotted something pale and white lying in the weeds of a vacant lot. When the woman walked closer to get a better look, she made a horrifying discovery: the bisected body of a young woman, brutally murdered and like trash in the abandoned overgrown lot. The woman in the lot…

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34: SWORD FIGHT #33 - STACY CAY & KERRYN FEEHAN 54:10

2M ago54:10

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Kerryn Feehan sits in for Nikki on today's episode with Stacy Cay. Yes, Nikki is alive and no, she and Jim are not getting divorced. Nikki was sick and they didn't want to cancel this week's episode with Stacy. Welcome to the show VIIA! Support the show and get 15% off your VIIA order with the code SWORD at https://viia.co/SWORD Jim Norton is comin…

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Episode 5 - Father Oswald 21:32

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Charlie discovers a conspiracy linking the amulet theft, Jamie’s disappearance, and the Abbey’s restricted archives. He faces growing hostility from locals as hidden motives and dangerous secrets tied to Fort Augustus’ history begin to surface. For updates follow us at www.pembrokeinvestigations.com or join the club and get goodies including the Ca…

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379: The Pan Am Flight 7 Seven Crash w/ Ken Fortenberry 1:24:07

2M ago1:24:07

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My guest this week is award-winning journalist Ken Fortenberry, author of "Flight 7 Is Missing: The Search for My Father's Killer". He walks us through the ill-fated flight of Pan Am's luxurious "Romance of the Skies", a Boeing 377 Stratocruiser that mysteriously crashed into the Pacific Ocean in November of 1957. Forty-four people were killed, inc…

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26.2: The Book of Mormon 0:58

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The Book of Mormon is full of intrigue and adventure. It also repeats the phrase "and it came to pass" over 1400 times. It tells the story of a lost tribe of Israel crossing the ocean to America to establish a new civilization and how that civilization was ultimately destroyed. We take seriously Joseph Smith's claim that his book was a historical d…

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