Best Scott McElroy Podcasts (2025)

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Alone in the Woods | Gary Hilton 17:11

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11h ago17:11

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Gary Hilton, AKA The National Forest Serial Killer was a man who stalked the national forests in the Carolina's and Florida in the early - mid 2000's. He was convicted of killing four people, however the number is suspected to higher as he was caught in his 60's. It's very unlikely that somebody like him started killing so late in life, and given t…

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The Horrific Crimes of the Aspirin Bandit 59:22

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On February 4, 1941, Bronx police officers were called to the home of John and Catherine Pappas for a report of a homicide. Based on the evidence, detectives theorized that someone had been invited into the Pappas apartment while Catherine was home alone and that same someone had strangled her to death, then ransacked the apartment looking for valu…

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S2E83 - 6 54:48

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Shoutout to Giboticus on Discord for the episode title suggestion -- nailed it. Alternate titles include: Deep in the Beer River City Life is Beautiful (Roberto Benigni) The World of the Dead and the Damned Leave the Body; Take His Head Support the show on Patreon. Buy some merch at the Contention General Store. Follow along on Bluesky. Find other …

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From Utopias to Thrutopias - Manda Scott on Healing the World Through Stories 1:24:28

4d ago1:24:28

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https://dangerouswisdom.org/ Manda Scott’s novel ANY HUMAN POWER is a Thrutopian Political Thriller aimed to craft a path through from exactly where we are to a flourishing future that we’d be proud to leave behind to the generations that come after us and for those who will inherit the planet after we die. The novel helps us explore the question: …

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Listener Tales 102: Villains! 1:07:25

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Weirdos, REJOICE! It’s that time that's brought to you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you and ALLLLL about you! This week, Ash & Alaina enter their villain era, and focus on tales from the early oughts! We’ve got haunted plants! We’ve got stories about a break in! We’ve got ghostly babysitters! So sit down, grab a cup of ambrosia and join us as we say fare…

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Dialing the Dead: A Séance with Sam & Colby 1:53:03

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Weirdos! This week, we’re diving headfirst into the haunted and the unexplainable with none other than Sam & Colby! They’ve shared their passion for seeking the paranormal, taunting the unknown, and occasionally screaming at shadows in abandoned places. Sam & Colby talk about some of their most terrifying (and hilarious) experiences on the road, as…

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Earth and Soul - Leah Rampy on Reconnecting in the Midst Ecological and Cultural Chaos 1:11:08

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https://dangerouswisdom.org/ https://www.leahmoranrampy.com/earth-and-soul-book.html Amidst accelerating climate devastation and an uncertain future comes a clarion call to renew a deep and personal relationship with Earth. Facing directly into the devastation of climate chaos and biodiversity loss, Rampy leads her readers on a soul journey into gr…

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The Unsolved Death Stephanie Wasilishin 55:38

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In the early morning hours of July 9, 1993, police in Sedona, Arizona received a dispatch call from 911 regarding a domestic violence related shooting at a home on Coffee Pot Drive. When they arrived at the home, officers found thirty-one-year-old Russell Peterson performing CPR on his longtime girlfriend, Stephanie Wasilishin, who was lying on the…

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The Enfield Poltergeist 1:12:27

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In the summer of 1977, single mother Margaret Hodgson called the police to her council estate apartment in Enfield, London to report that she and her two daughters, Janet and Peggy, had seen furniture move in the apartment and were hearing strange noises coming from within the walls. That simple albeit unusual call set in motion a chain of events t…

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S2E82 - You’re a Straight Shooter, Brock 1:05:39

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It's dire; coming down to the wire. Will our "heroes" expire before they acquire what they desire? Support the show on Patreon. Buy some merch at the Contention General Store. Follow along on Bluesky. Find other listeners on Discord and Reddit. Join the chat on Twitch. Soundtrack by WAAAVV. Wolf the Dog played "My Life is Great and It's All My Faul…

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September Bonus Episode: Unknown Number: The High School Catfish 1:11:00

20d ago1:11:00

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Happy Friday, weirdos! We are SO EXCITED to spend our FIRST MONTHLY BONUS EPISODE digging into the shocking Netflix Documentary Unknown Number: The High School Catfish! MAJOR spoilers ahead, so if you haven't watched it yet, press 'pause' and get thee to Netflix IMMEDIATELY! Want to watch the documentary? Find it on Netflix here! Unknown Number: Th…

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Week 2 Rookie Draft, Coordinator of the Week and TNF Preview 22:14

21d ago22:14

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On the latest Move the Sticks, Daniel Jeremiah, Bucky Brooks and Rhett Lewis make their Week 2 Rookie Draft picks (03:49) before introducing a new segment, Coordinator of the Week (09:17). The guys spotlight Jets OC Tanner Engstrand after an impressive debut against the Steelers, then wrap up with a preview of Thursday Night Football between the Co…

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The Tragic Death of Gloria Ramirez 54:51

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Just after 8:00 pm on the evening of February 19, 1994, thirty-one-year-old Gloria Ramirez was admitted to Riverside General Hospital with what Emergency Room staff believed were symptoms of a heart attack. When Ramirez failed to respond to the medications and emergency treatments, medical staff began preparations for defibrillation; however, when …

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The Kidnapping Of Patty Hearst (Part 4) 57:30

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When nineteen-year-old Patty Hearst was kidnapped from her apartment in February 1974, everyone assumed the heiress had been abducted for the purposes of ransom. However, in the days that followed, Hearst’s kidnappers, the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA), made themselves known when they sent a letter demanding the Hearst family provide food to eve…

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The Kidnapping Of Patty Hearst (Part 3) 54:00

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When nineteen-year-old Patty Hearst was kidnapped from her apartment in February 1974, everyone assumed the heiress had been abducted for the purposes of ransom. However, in the days that followed, Hearst’s kidnappers, the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA), made themselves known when they sent a letter demanding the Hearst family provide food to eve…

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The Kidnapping of Patty Hearst (Part 2) 58:10

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When nineteen-year-old Patty Hearst was kidnapped from her apartment in February 1974, everyone assumed the heiress had been abducted for the purposes of ransom. However, in the days that followed, Hearst’s kidnappers, the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA), made themselves known when they sent a letter demanding the Hearst family provide food to eve…

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The Kidnapping of Patty Hearst (Part 1) 1:05:03

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When nineteen-year-old Patty Hearst was kidnapped from her apartment in February 1974, everyone assumed the heiress had been abducted for the purposes of ransom. However, in the days that followed, Hearst’s kidnappers, the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA), made themselves known when they sent a letter demanding the Hearst family provide food to eve…

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Give Your Intuition Some Horse Power - Kim McElroy and The Council of Horses Oracle 1:43:00

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https://www.spiritofhorse.com/ https://books.innertraditions.com/the-council-of-horses-oracle/ https://dangerouswisdom.org/ The Horse stands out as a medial figure, a spirit being who can carry us across thresholds of insight and initiation. Shamans and other spiritual adepts have long turned to the symbolic and spiritual presence of the horse to a…

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S2E81 - He Oozes Daddy 56:11

1M ago56:11

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Algernon, Beck, Cal, Diggory, and Stevie make their way down to Daddy's. Support the show on Patreon. Buy some merch at the Contention General Store. Follow along on Bluesky. Find other listeners on Discord and Reddit. Join the chat on Twitch. Soundtrack by WAAAVV. Wolf the Dog played "My Life is Great and It's All My Fault" by Altar Girl.…

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LaDainian Tomlinson: his Walter Payton connection, the golden era of Chargers football, coaching Texas high school football 54:52

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Pro Football Hall of Famer LaDainian Tomlinson joins Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper to talk football, family, and second acts. LT reflects on his journey from idolizing Walter Payton and learning moves from Barry Sanders, to becoming an NFL MVP and a Hall of Famer. He shares what it’s like coaching high school football in Texas, the lessons he lea…

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109. Inflation Is Cooling, But Is Real Estate Still in Trouble? with Ashley Wilson and Danille McElroy 1:15:50

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In Episode 109 of Drunk Real Estate, Ashley Wilson (Kyle Wilson's wife) and Danille McElroy join the crew! They dive into the shifting landscape of real estate and the broader economy in 2025. From cooling inflation to potential Fed rate cuts, and from a surging stock market to struggles in commercial real estate, this episode unpacks where investo…

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Listener Tales 101: Sleep Over / Dream Edition! 1:02:19

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It's that time again! YOU know... that time that's brought to you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you and ALLLLL about you! And the best part?? It's another Sleepover Edition focusing on DREAMS! So grab your sleeping bag, a GIRLS' DINNER of junk food, and get ready to talk about some weird dream experiences! LISTEN to this (nearly)Nicholas-free version on a…

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The Worst Time To Go Missing | Sneah Philip 20:26

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Back in '01, September of '01... The 10th of September '01 to be exact, a young aspiring doctor went missing. For those of you who were alive during the time know what that means, and the rest would have learned about it in history class. That fateful September the world changed, and with it lives changed. No more so than the Philip family. Sneah w…

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Spooky Games That Will Ruin Your Actual Life Vol. 4 59:29

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Weirdos, we needed to reset the energy and couldn't think of a better way to do it than talking about some spooky games that are almost certain to ruin your life! This fourth volume definitely shows that sometimes when you play spooky games, you get spooky prizes! Want to read about MORE games?? Purchase 'Dangerous Games to Play in the Dark' by Luc…

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Dangerous Meditation - Cortland Dahl and a Meditator's Guide to Buddhism 1:24:01

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https://dangerouswisdom.org/ Meditation can become one of the most dangerous acts of defiance against ignorance in all its forms, from injustice and inequality to ecological degradation and the loss of meaning and connection. But, in order to take full advantage of the potentials of meditation while limiting unwanted side-effects, we need proper ed…

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108. From Hollywood to $600M in Apartments: Charlie Koznick on Multifamily’s Future 1:30:29

1M ago1:30:29

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In this episode of Drunk Real Estate, Kyle and Mauricio sit down with Charlie Koznick, Chief Investment Officer at MC Companies, who made the leap from Hollywood actor to leading one of the largest multifamily portfolios in the country. We discuss: Charlie’s unique path from TV sets to real estate boardrooms Why MC Companies is investing $600M+ in …

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Randy Kraft: The Scorecard Killer (Part 3) 1:23:33

1M ago1:23:33

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Throughout the 1970s, Southern California residents were held in the grip of terror as multiple serial killers stalked the streets, preying on victims from every walk of life, including the area’s gay community. From 1971 to 1983, Randy Kraft kidnapped, tortured, and murdered at least sixteen men and boys, but the real number of victims is believed…

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Randy Kraft: The Scorecard Killer (Part 2) 1:14:54

1M ago1:14:54

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Throughout the 1970s, Southern California residents were held in the grip of terror as multiple serial killers stalked the streets, preying on victims from every walk of life, including the area’s gay community. From 1971 to 1983, Randy Kraft kidnapped, tortured, and murdered at least sixteen men and boys, but the real number of victims is believed…

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S2E80 - Bind the Hands at Sea 51:12

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Alternate titles include: The Truth is What Happens RACECAR Magicians are Dweebs Join the Na'vi Unless You Want Daddy to Come Support the show on Patreon. Buy some merch at the Contention General Store. Follow along on Bluesky. Find other listeners on Discord and Reddit. Soundtrack by WAAAVV. Wolf the Dog played "My Life is Great and It's All My Fa…

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Dangerous Psychedelics - The LoveWisdom of Microdosing, with Jim Fadiman and Rachael Henrichsen 1:34:54

2M ago1:34:54

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https://dangerouswisdom.org/ Does a psychedelic microdose offer dangerous wisdom? Jim Fadiman, one of the most venerable leaders in the psychedelic renaissance of the dominant culture, together with Buddhist yogini and holistic health practitioner Rachael Henrichsen, join us to discuss Jim's new book, Microdosing for Health, Healing, and Enhanced P…

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107. 4 Fed Rate Cuts? The CRE Market Shocker Ahead 1:26:17

2M ago1:26:17

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The Fed may be gearing up for four interest rate cuts in 2025—but what does that mean for commercial real estate? In this week’s Drunk Real Estate, the guys break down the latest interest rate outlook, explore how rate cuts have historically affected CRE, and debate whether lower rates will actually solve the sector’s biggest problems. We’ll cover:…

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Randy Kraft: The Scorecard Killer (Part 1) 1:05:26

2M ago1:05:26

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Throughout the 1970s, Southern California residents were held in the grip of terror as multiple serial killers stalked the streets, preying on victims from every walk of life, including the area’s gay community. From 1971 to 1983, Randy Kraft kidnapped, tortured, and murdered at least sixteen men and boys, but the real number of victims is believed…

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Possessed by Paperbacks: A Chat with Grady Hendrix 1:11:02

2M ago1:11:02

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Ash and Alaina are joined by one of their favorite authors, Grady Hendrix! The moment we covered MY BEST FRIEND'S EXORCISM on Episode 598, we KNEW we needed to chat with him on the mic! We talk cursed keyboards, horrific group chats, and if we have what it takes to be a final girl! Looking to purchase his latest nonfiction work? Buy THESE FISTS BRE…

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Patreon Bonus // Nice Marines // The Space Marine Parade: Sponsored by The Chads and The Fancy Head Boys 1:21:15

2M ago1:21:15

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We'll be back next week with more Season Two! In the meantime, please enjoy this here formerly-exclusive episode from our Patreon feed where Zach runs Nice Marines, a one page RPG from Grant Howitt, without knowing shit about Warhammer 40K. Support the show on Patreon. Buy some merch at the Contention General Store. Follow along on Bluesky. Find ot…

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106. Fake Jobs Data & When Real Estate Deals Go Bad 1:47:43

2M ago1:47:43

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Episode 106 – Fake Jobs Data & When Real Estate Deals Go Bad This week on Drunk Real Estate, we break down two major headlines shaking confidence in the market: 📉 The Jobs Data Scandal – Massive revisions to the July jobs report led to the firing of the BLS Commissioner. We unpack what this means for the veracity of government data, its impact on i…

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Linda Hazzard & Starvation Heights (Part 2) 49:47

2M ago49:47

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At the dawn of the twentieth-century, major advances in science and technology brought incredible change to the field of medicine, enhancing and extending the lives of millions. Yet at the same time, a lax regulations and minimal oversight made it possible for countless medical grifters to get rich offering quack medical solutions to everything fro…

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Linda Hazzard & Starvation Heights (Part 1) 59:00

2M ago59:00

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At the dawn of the twentieth-century, major advances in science and technology brought incredible change to the field of medicine, enhancing and extending the lives of millions. Yet at the same time, a lax regulations and minimal oversight made it possible for countless medical grifters to get rich offering quack medical solutions to everything fro…

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Horses Leading Change - Dialogue with Kelly Wendorf CEO of EQUUS 1:18:56

2M ago1:18:56

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Anyone who listens to this episode can enjoy Kelly's course, How to Lead a Transformative Life, for free! Here are the details: 100% off of How to Lead a Transformative Life - worth $457 Use EQUUS100KW Two consecutive Saturdays for two hours (four hours total) Here is a link to the course: https://www.theequusacademy.org/courses/how-to-lead-a-trans…

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105. Our 2025 Predictions Revisited: What We Got Right (and Wrong) 1:08:58

2M ago1:08:58

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Episode 105: Revisiting Our 2025 Predictions – Mid-Year Market Check-In We’re six months into 2025, and it’s time to see how our January predictions have held up. In this episode of Drunk Real Estate, the crew revisits every bold call—what we nailed, what we missed, and what the latest market data is telling us now. We break down: 📉 Inflation and i…

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Listener Tales 100: Bridal Edition! 56:14

2M ago56:14

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Weirdos!! It's the 100th Listener Tales, and it's brought to you by spooky brides! We're serving up some wedding themed listener tales that are brought TO you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! Today we're also offering up a side of ACTUAL terror when unknown sounds make us wonder if a story inadvertantly opened the hellmouth up in t…

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Caryl Chessman: The Red Light Bandit 1:18:55

2M ago1:18:55

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In early 1948, Los Angeles couples were terrorized by a series of robberies and car thefts committed by a criminal the press dubbed “The Red Light Bandit,” a reference to the red light he used to flag down his victims. Fortunately, the bandit’s crime spree was quickly cut short when police arrested Caryl Chessman, a Los Angeles resident with a crim…

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S2E79 - A Town of Walt Disneys 58:17

2M ago58:17

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Alternate titles include: The Antarctic Attic Fan Before We Save the World…We’ve Gotta Save the World Snowmo(de)bile Noodles! I'm Not Like Other Homes Pull the Pube Genital Peril Were That You Were a Sewing Gun Support the show on Patreon. Buy some merch at the Contention General Store. Follow along on Bluesky. Find other listeners on Discord and R…

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104. What If We Eliminated Property Taxes? 1:14:50

2M ago1:14:50

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Episode 104: What If Property Taxes Disappeared? In this episode of Drunk Real Estate, the crew explores a wild but surprisingly logical idea: What if we eliminated property taxes on homes? Would it make housing more affordable—or bankrupt your local school district? The guys dig into the real-world economic impacts, how this would shift the incent…

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The Murder of Stephanie Scott 59:36

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One week before her wedding, on the Easter Morning in 2015 Stephanie Scott decided to stop by her classroom at Leeton High School to go over her lesson plans and other coverage documents she’d left for the substitute teacher one final time. By midafternoon, her fiancé Aaron grew anxious by unanswered calls and texts, and reported her missing with L…

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The Biggest Bible Ever | Codex Gigas 13:01

2M ago13:01

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Two days in a row? I know. It's a special treat for you! But really, I had the motivation and found a really neat topic that I just wanted to share with you. This is the Codex Gigas, or the Devil's Bible. It's super interesting, and has kind of a cool legend behind it. Paypal Merch: www.redbubble.com/people/horrorshots Youtube Website: Horror Shots…

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The Bombing of United Air Flight 629 1:47:16

2M ago1:47:16

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On November 1, 1955, United Airlines flight 629 from Denver, Colorado to Seattle, Washington took off from Denver’s Stapleton Airfield at 6:52 pm, carrying thirty-nine passengers and five crew members. Roughly ten minutes later, the aircraft exploded in the air, killing all forty-four people onboard and scattering fiery debris across several miles …

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Melanie Ethier | Part 2 17:52

2M ago17:52

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Sorry that this took more than a minute. BUT, here's the final part to the Melanie Ethier series. We're going over theories, suspects, and some ramifications from the resulting case. Paypal Merch: www.redbubble.com/people/horrorshots Youtube Website: Horror Shots Instagram: ominousoriginspod Facebook: Horrorshots…