Best Mortal Musings Podcasts (2024)

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34. The Murder of Jorge Martin Carreno 30:57

2h ago30:57

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https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast On today's episode we discuss the murder of Jorge Martin Carreno at the hands of a person who has been dubbed ‘The Cat Killer’.For our oddity today, we take a look at some incident rates at famous tourist attractions. Sources: https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/news/thames-valley/news/2024/february/19-02-2024/…

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Why Is Everyone Travelling To Japan? | Transitioning To A Dog Person 45:32

3h ago45:32

45:32

Juan's back from the land of the rising sun. In Episode #448 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: economic reasons for wanting to travel, Juan's impression after returning 5 years later, my recent thoughts on taking a break, focusing upon things that are easy and bring me joy, why living in a dog house is not as bad as it could be & the solitary appe…

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Monthly Goals | June 2024 33:18

40m ago33:18

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It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next. Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcoming…

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MINI - I Got It On The Internet 12:13

1h ago12:13

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https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast In this bonus episode we talk about how the horrific discovery that was made in the bedroom of Jerome Wright. Sources: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article192170424.html https://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/crime/Miami-man-told-police-girlfriend-s-mutilated-body-was-a-blow-up-doll-with-hu…

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33. Cases of Unreported Deaths 29:23

1h ago29:23

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https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast In this week's episode we take a quick look at a few different cases of people who failed to report the deaths of others. Our oddity this week is the disappearance of Patricia Kopta. Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/robert-james-kuefler https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2015/06/27/man-month…

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Flying On Airplanes With Babies | Life Without A Routine 53:39

14d ago53:39

53:39

It's time to have a goodbye party for Juan and family. In Episode #447 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: the bad karma coming Juan's way, secrets behind airline booking systems, the need for a holiday, what it's been like living without a solid routine, why I threw my brother's shoe on the roof, finding secret spiderman underwear and what I should…

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32. The Murders of Kathy and James Stockdale a.k.a The Wife Swap Murders 32:40

1h ago32:40

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https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast On today's episode we talk about the tragic murder of Kathy and James Stockdale. Our oddity this week is the bizarre death of Gary Hoy. Sources: Wife Swap S4 EP15 https://eu.dispatch.com/story/news/crime/2017/06/17/stockdale-family-shooting-motive-sought/985665007/ https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/ca…

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Thoughts On Life | Back In Australia 1:12:57

20d ago1:12:57

1:12:57

Ask those questions you always wanted to know and tell your loved ones that you love them. In Episode #446 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: getting to say goodbye to my mother, the terrible experience of flying into Australia, why it's hard to really know a person, improvements we are thinking of making for the podcast, why I'm tempted to go all …

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31. Ángel Reséndiz a.k.a The Railroad Killer 38:57

14d ago38:57

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https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast Today we get into some more detail about the attacker from last week's episode, Ángel Reséndiz a.k.a The Railroad Killer. Our oddity is The Human Library. Sources: https://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/notorious/resendez/bibli_7.html https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/i-married-a-serial-kil…

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Life Is Short So Try To Enjoy It | Avoid Things That Make You Uncomfortable 1:08:59

23d ago1:08:59

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Unfortunately I'm coming back home early. In Episode #445 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: why time is flying so fast, how I have somehow managed to avoid Dengue, Juan complaining about a sandpit and hurting his foot (again), deciding when/if to get out of your comfort zone, finally achieving a stalder press and how Juan has big arms but hates ar…

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30. The Survival Story of Holly Dunn 33:27

5d ago33:27

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https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast This week we talk about the sole survivor of the Railroad Killer; the incredible Holly Dunn. Keeping with the location of this episode, our oddity this week is The Kentucky Meat Shower. Sources: http://www.hollykdunn.com/about/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/48-hours-live-to-tell-the-railroad-killer/ https://www…

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Instant Connections In Bitcoin & Dating | Brazilian Food & Weddings 1:03:14

1M ago1:03:14

1:03:14

How can you connect with people rapidly if you are in a new town? In Episode #444 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: the classic rice/beans/meat combo you'll find in Latin America, why Brazilians love to merge lanes, why being friendly is more important than logistical planning, reenacting Wedding Crashers, belatedly celebrating the Bitcoin halving…

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Monthly Goals | May 2024 44:57

1M ago44:57

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It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next. Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcoming…

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29. The Tragic Death of Joyce Vincent 32:56

24d ago32:56

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https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast Today we talk about the tragic death of Joyce Vincent and discuss how this could have happened. Our oddity is the beautiful yet terrifying Jacob's Well. Sources: Documentary: Dreams of a Life https://www.theguardian.com/film/2011/oct/09/joyce-vincent-death-mystery-documentary https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jo…

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ANDREW TAYLOR | Unveiling Superpowers: A Candid Journey with Andrew Taylor 1:09:47

1M ago1:09:47

1:09:47

Join us as Andrew Taylor, the owner of Live Co., opens up about his entrepreneurial journey, revealing personal insights and professional strategies that have shaped his success. In this engaging conversation, Andrew discusses overcoming personal challenges, redefining success, and the strategic moves behind his ambitious brand. He shares profound …

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Brazilian Churrasco & Yapping Influencers | Experimenting With Routine Reveals Hidden Truths 1:16:50

1M ago1:16:50

1:16:50

We might be delusional but at least we're not influencer level delusional. In Episode #443 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: an update to our live recordings, eating delicious meat at a Brazilian churrasco, Juan's mirth at ridiculous influencers, why Coffeezilla is like Cato the Younger, why Juan was late for work and what I found shocking about C…

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28. The Avoidable Death of Sophie Gerardo 34:00

21d ago34:00

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https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast Today we cover the completely avoidable deaths of Sophie, Danny, Nash, Mario and Mark. Our oddity is the untimely death of comedian and magician, Tommy Cooper. Sources: https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/carbon-monoxide-poisoning/#:~:text=Carbon%20monoxide%20poisoning%20doesn't,carbon%20monoxide%20in%20the%20air. …

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BONUS - Mortal Musings X Picture The Scene. 1:01:44

1M ago1:01:44

1:01:44

https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast We were delighted to be invited to join Picture the Scene on one of their episodes, and here it is! Go give them a follow!! https://linktr.ee/ScenepodBy Neil & Megan

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One Week In Brazil | Observations From A Gringo 1:03:43

2M ago1:03:43

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The king of the gringos has arrived in Brazil and has some thoughts. In Episode #442 of 'Meanderings', Juan & I discuss: why you can't catch up on sleep, skipping 3 months worth of stressful non-communication, girls picking me up with their dogs, why prices are uniform across Australia, the dystopian Judge Dredd apartments of São Paulo, the kind (a…

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27. The Abduction and Murder of Jastine Valdez 30:17

2M ago30:17

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https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast This week, we cover our first Irish case. The extremely shocking abduction and murder of Jastine Valdez.Our oddity this week is Death by Sinkhole. Not Plughole. Sources: https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-30961765.html https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-20471134.html https://www.irishexaminer.com/new…

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Kyrin's Farewell Party | Our First Episode With Friends 1:47:46

2M ago1:47:46

1:47:46

Please bare with the chaos, bumps and average audio as we say farewell to Kyrin. In Episode #441 of 'Meanderings', Juan/Brodie/Steven/Mansheel & I discuss: some of our favourite travel stories, the joys of collecting and trading items, hidden gems from our past that our friends never knew plus some deep questions about life, relationships and menta…

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S4E19 - Murder for Gain 35:30

27d ago35:30

35:30

Shannon Grant & Natasha Morais This week we look at the murder of a woman for gain. Social Media Links & Patreon: https://linktr.ee/Scenepod Please do rate and review us on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Podchaser or anywhere that allows it.By Andrew and Rachael

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Mortal Musings Podcast Trailer 1:21

2M ago1:21

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By Neil & Megan

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26. Pirate Punishments 39:26

1M ago39:26

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https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast Today we are taking a look into some of the torturous punishments inflicted on, and by pirates.Our oddity today is the serial killer who left some pretty disturbing Amazon reviews. Sources: https://www.history.co.uk/articles/painful-pirate-punishments-from-history https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1847/pira…

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S4E18 - Mortal Musings 1:01:44

1M ago1:01:44

1:01:44

Joshua Jacques This week we look at a case where 3 generations of one family were wiped out in one night. We are joined by Neil and Megan from the Mortal Musing Podcast. They can be found at the following link which contains their social media pages and links to listen: https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast…

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BRODIE CASA | Working On Your Identity, App Development To Construction & Passion In Helping Others 1:42:19

2M ago1:42:19

1:42:19

Brodie Casa A great chat with Brodie, where he helps to share a deep insight into his identity, who he is and how life has brought him to where he is now. Alongside this, we also touch on briefly the use of TRT and the differences between this and the concept of steroids. Have a fantastic day wherever you are in the world Chapters: 00:00 Feeling th…

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Live On Air | The New Direction Of The Mere Mortals 59:56

2M ago59:56

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There are some changes happening to how we operate. In Episode #440 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: why I want to spend more time focusing on live podcasts, why Juan wants to spend more time on high quality video, turning the Mere Mortals into a suite of shows, what will change when I head to Brazil and using social media as it is meant to be used.…

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Monthly Goals | April 2024 37:03

2M ago37:03

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It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next. Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcoming…

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25. The Murder Suicide of Pam & Kenny Carter 51:35

2M ago51:35

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https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast Today we talk about the murder suicide of Pam & Kenny Carter.This was actually a case suggested by Neil! Our oddity today is the story of Mary Ann Bevan, also horrendously known as “The Ugliest Woman In The World” A massive thank you to Helen Charlesworth for providing the research for this case! Sources for o…

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S4E17 - The Bridgewater Four 41:35

2M ago41:35

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Carl Bridgewater This week we look at the murder of a paperboy back in the 1970s, a miscarriage of justice and an interview with a murderer on national television! The documentary mentioned towards the end of the episode can be found by searching for Interview With A Murderer on All 4 or if you're outside of the UK the link is below: https://youtu.…

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What Do You Need To Do A Podcast? | Hardware & Software Tools 1:17:41

2M ago1:17:41

1:17:41

We're going over everything we have used to create our podcasts and deciding what to keep or not. In Episode #439 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the couple of essential pieces you will need to produce an audio podcast, the extra thrills that are helpful for video production, why it is useful to play around with new tools periodically, staying lean…

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24. The Murder of Marie Rose Belcastro 25:30

2M ago25:30

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https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast This week we talk about the devastating murder of Marie Rose Belcastro.In lieu of an oddity, Neil tells a few stories about his own grandparents. Find further information on Senate Bill 256 down below! Sources:https://ohiocsf.com/?page_id=60 https://medium.com/@novjmohio/my-name-is-marie-rose-belcastro-and-i-w…

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S4E16 - Family Connection 46:05

2M ago46:05

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Joseph Kappen Today we head off to Wales and visit a serial killer. Social Media Links & Patreon: https://linktr.ee/Scenepod Please do rate and review us on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Podchaser or anywhere that allows it.By Andrew and Rachael

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ANTHONY NOUD | What Goes On Between Our Ears? 1:13:44

2M ago1:13:44

1:13:44

Anthony Noud Incredibly engaging conversation with Anthony where we discussed what goes on between our ears, past experiences, the positives of asking the right questions, magic moments and more. Have a fantastic day wherever you are in the world & don't forget to boost! Timeline: (0:00) - Intro (3:04) - What goes on between our ears (6:42) - Our t…

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Where's Your Consistency?! | Repeating Actions Over & Over Again 57:46

3M ago57:46

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Where's the line between being consistent & being crazy? In Episode #438 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: why we are fitness obsessed but not health nuts, the analogy of Duolingo's streak freezes to faux consistency, why it's the action/effort/intensity that matters and not the timing, why being consistent isn't good in and of itself and our ridicul…

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MINI - Painted Appendages 18:23

2M ago18:23

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https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast In this bonus episode, we take a look at the gruesome 1995 murder that shocked the residents of El Paso, Texas. Neil also sends Megan into a spiral about his travel attire. Sources:https://www.ktsm.com/local/el-paso-news/archive-gruesome-dismemberment-of-el-paso-woman-shocks-community/ https://www.latimes.com/…

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23. The Life and Unsolved Murder of Bob Crane 2:01:09

2M ago2:01:09

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https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast This week we have a special episode for you! We are joined by Carol Ford and Linda Groundwater, the authors of Bob Crane: The Definitive Biography. Carol and Linda walk us through Bob Crane’s career, addiction and his unsolved Murder. From the biographers:In the early morning hours of June 29, 1978, Bob Crane,…

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S4E15 - Repeat Offender 37:14

3M ago37:14

37:14

Lawrence Brierton This week we look at the death of Pauline Quinn, and ask, why? Social Media Links & Patreon: https://linktr.ee/Scenepod Please do rate and review us on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Podchaser or anywhere that allows it.By Andrew and Rachael

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JASON | Leaving Corporate USA To Panama, V4V Is Fun & The Podcast Guru App 1:17:55

3M ago1:17:55

1:17:55

Jason is the main developer of the Podcast Guru app and cofounder of Really Bad Apps. In Conversation #104, Jason and I discuss: why he moved to Panama with his family, the soul sucking nature of big corporations, why he loves spending time coding Podcast Guru, how he first found out about the v4v model, the frustrations of advertising and how IPFS…

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Where Does Morality Come From? | Reaching Consensus & Passing Them On 1:13:39

3M ago1:13:39

1:13:39

Are morals just statements or do they have a deeper meaning behind them? In Episode #437 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: why ethics/philosophy is kind of lousy for understanding about morality, whether Spartans would approve of my stance on non-violence, Juan's dislike of them because they aren't actionable, the ambiguity of Aesop's fables and a li…

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22. William Suff A.K.A The Riverside Killer 47:44

2M ago47:44

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Today we’re covering the case of William Suff a.k.a The Riverside KillerOur oddity is The Butt Slasher. Sources: Real Detective S2 Ep 2 https://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/predators/bill_suff/4.html https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-03-29-mn-48402-story.html https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/suff-william.htm https://en.m.wikipedia…

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S4E14 - The Explosion 32:58

3M ago32:58

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Hello All, This week we are heading to Leicester and the scene of an explosion that resulted in murder. Social Media Links & Patreon: https://linktr.ee/Scenepod Please do rate and review us on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Podchaser or anywhere that allows it.By Andrew and Rachael

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Are You Preparing Adequately | Following The 7P's 56:08

3M ago56:08

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Are you prepared for this spontaneously prepared podcast?! In Episode #436 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the British army mantra of alliteration, saying the thing I thought I would never say, epic feedback I received for the book reviews, the difference between meal prep/daydreaming/focused work, why you will never be prepared for a baby and how …

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Monthly Goals | March 2024 38:21

3M ago38:21

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It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next. Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcoming…

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21. Magic Trick Tragedies 29:07

2M ago29:07

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This week we take a look into some of the mishaps that have happened during magic performances.Our oddity is Harry Houdini’s dedication to the debunking of psychic mediums. Sources:https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/9311386/magic-tricks-horribly-wrong-impaled-swords-catch-bullets/ https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/morbid-monday-chung-ling-soo-the-bu…

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Bonus Episode - UK True Crime Round Table 59:57

3M ago59:57

59:57

Hi all, We're on our mid-season break but here is an audio recording of a round table Andy joined with Grace from RedRum, Adam from UK True Crime, Paul from The True Crime Enthusiast and Mike from Murder Mile. Enjoy and we'll be back next week.By Andrew and Rachael

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The Madness Behind The Mind | Why Do We Get Fixated On Certain Things? 1:22:01

3M ago1:22:01

1:22:01

For real, where do all these random obsessions come from? In Episode #435 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: why Juan struggles to wake up at 4am sometimes, battling with your own bad tendencies, the fixation on fitness, irrationality as the main indicator of obsession, crazy hope within 'Death Of A Salesman', Juan's maxims for life and why I'm going …

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20. Richard Speck Part 2 51:00

3M ago51:00

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We’re back this week for Part 2 of Richard Speck. This time we’ll talk about the night of the murders, the aftermath and the victims of this horrifying event. The oddity this week is the strange story of the TriMet Barber. Sources:https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-richard-speck-chicago-mass-murder-victims-20200815-ofyebzxw5jgxrloxvxe4xmezwq-st…

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S4E13 - No Means No 40:07

3M ago40:07

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Jodi Miller & Karar Ali Karar This week we look at the savage death of a woman that was triggered by the word no. Social Media Links & Patreon: https://linktr.ee/Scenepod Please do rate and review us on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Podchaser or anywhere that allows it.By Andrew and Rachael

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How To (NOT) Lose Your Money In 3 Easy Steps!!! | Mindset & Best Practices To Securing Your Finances 1:13:07

3M ago1:13:07

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What are the 3 main ways that people lose their money and assets? In Episode #434 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: how trust/human error/scams all interlink, why you should take your security seriously regardless of your wealth, the difference between theoretical and practical security, Lil Uzi Vert and his forehead diamond, why you should listen to…

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