Best Cynthia Hannah Podcasts (2024)

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Catching up with Mel & Quinda: HT550, the art of resupplying and more 1:06:14

1h ago1:06:14

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It's so much fun to have two people in an interview, so I'm stoked to share that you'll be hearing more of Quinda's voice on the show, as she'll be joining as a guest co-host on some upcoming episodes. There will still be plenty of episodes where I'm (Mel) the host, but it's such a joy to have another conversation partner and to collaborate with an…

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Meaghan Hackinen, 2024 Women's Winner of the Tour Divide 1:41:13

43m ago1:41:13

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Thrilled to bring you this conversation with your 2024 women's winner of the Tour Divide, Meaghan Hackinen. Meg won this year's women's race in a time of 15 days 23 hours, setting the fastest women's time on a grand depart and the second fastest women's time in history. If you were following this year's race you'll know that the conditions were gna…

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Justinas' Leveika on winning the 2024 Tour Divide and breaking the record 1:42:36

11d ago1:42:36

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At 9:25AM on June 27th, Justinas' Leveika arrived at the USA/Mexico border in Antelope Wells after 13 days 2 hours and 16 minutes, winning this years edition of the Tour Divide and setting a new record in the process. In this episode we dive into his historic record breaking ride, and how he managed to "fix his mistakes from last year" and just wha…

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Austin Killips on her Arizona Trail 800 FKT 1:47:34

1M ago1:47:34

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At the end of May 2024, Austin Killips set a blisteringly rapid overall fastest known time on the Arizona Trail. She bested the previous record held by Alex Schulz of 9 days 5 hours and 43 minutes, reaching the Arizona/Utah border in a time of 8 days 23 hours 27 minutes. And while completing the route in the first place is an incredible feat, this …

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Weronika Szalas: the fastest woman at the Accursed Race and life by bike 1:08:35

1M ago1:08:35

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Today on the show we have Weronika Szalas. For the last 5 years she's been living life by bike, touring solo as a woman around Europe. While Weronika is no stranger to riding her bike long distances, she rarely races, and was recently the fastest woman to complete the inaugural edition of the Accursed Race. The Accursed Race is a 1600km off-road bi…

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Cynthia Carson on Unbound XL and preparing for the Trans Continental Race 51:31

2M ago51:31

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It's a bittersweet day over here at Detours as we're airing our last episode hosted by both Mel and Cynthia. As you'll hear in today's episode, Cynthia is stepping away from the podcast to focus on her budding career as a full time professional ultra racer. She shares more about what's next, bouncing back from setbacks this spring and preparing for…

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Unearthing "From the River to the Sea" in the Torah biblical text and delving into its spiritual and historical significance. 16:14

2M ago16:14

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LISTEN TO THE EPISODE HERE Synopsis: I study the phrase “From the River to Sea” mentioned in the Torah, and how it relates to the spiritual and historical connection between the Land of Israel and the Jewish people. This same phrase that the anti-Israel camp uses to discredit the Jewish people and our presence on this Land, is the same phrase the c…

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The Women of the Highland Trail 550 2024 26:31

2M ago26:31

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Kicking off May 25, 31 women will race the 11th edition of the Highland Trail 550, a self-supported bikepacking race through the Scottish highlands. We were fortunate enough to hear from over half of the women who will be setting off. Each has their own unique story and shares about their journey to the start line and what they're looking forward t…

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Meet Our Friend: Tapes From The Darkside 44:34

2M ago44:34

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Bart and Krista Halderson went missing in July of 2021. Their bodies were found dismembered, decapitated, and strewn throughout rural Wisconsin. The last person to see them alive was their son, Chandler, and he quickly became the lead suspect in a criminal case. But what could possibly lead a person to murder their own parents? If you're dying for …

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Hannah Simon on the Triple Crown, Atlas Mountain Race and bikes as a tool for good 1:43:47

2M ago1:43:47

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Hannah Simon is one of those people that make you feel like anything is possible. She has a can do attitude and is a downright joy to be around. Since toeing the line of her first ultra in 2021, and snagging a joint first place to boot, she’s tackled some of the most iconic events on the bikepacking calendar. In February 2024 she rounded out the po…

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Quinda Verheul: artist, bikepacker, women's winner of the inaugural Hellenic Mountain Race 1:36:59

3M ago1:36:59

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Quinda is an artist, photographer and ultra-distance cyclist from the Netherlands. She's taken on some of the hardest bikepacking races in the world, including the Atlas Mountain Race, Silk Road Mountain Race and taking the women's win at the inaugural Hellenic Mountain Race in 2023. While on first meeting Quinda has a gentle demeanour, below the s…

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Sarah Sturm on her alternative approach & life as a gravel pro 1:26:46

3M ago1:26:46

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This week we step just outside the world of ultra, and into the world of long distance gravel racing. For folks who follow the gravel scene, you may already be familiar with Sarah Sturm. Sarah Sturm is one of the top gravel racers in the world, with podium finishes at events like Unbound 200 and Traka 360. While these events aren't ultras in their …

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Jenny Tough: making space for women in cycling, pressing pause & returning to racing 1:38:16

4M ago1:38:16

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Jenny Tough is a woman who hardly needs an introduction. A quick Google search will pull up a laundry list of accomplishments in the outdoors — from winning the Silk Road Mountain Race (twice!), to running across a mountain range on six continents, to publishing two books. While each of these accomplishments is exceptional in its own right, Jenny r…

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Meg Knobel on the Stagecoach 400 1:31:18

4M ago1:31:18

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Show Notes Meg Knobel is the organizer (or as you’ll come to learn, “disorganizer”) of the wildly popular bikepacking event in Southern California, Stagecoach 400. From her first experiences tackling the route, to taking the reins from Brendan Collier in 2019, Meg was an absolute joy to chat with. She talks about hosting the first Grand Depart and …

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Nathalie Baillon on AMR, SRMR and all things adventure 1:00:44

4M ago1:00:44

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While she's a relative new comer to the world of off-road ultra racing, Nathalie Baillon hardly needs any introduction. She has a laundry list of accolades, including a joint first at Silk Road Mountain Race in August 2023, the fastest woman to ride across Europe, and more. It was such a treat to get to chat with her and learn more about how she fo…

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Atlas Mountain Race 2024 Recap 1:24:31

5M ago1:24:31

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We're baaack! Today on the show we share more about our time in Morocco for the Atlas Mountain Race, as well as answer your questions about the race. Let us know what you think of this episode and if there's anything we missed - it's always a challenge post event to synthesize our thoughts and cover it all. As always thanks for being here! If you l…

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Kaylee and Hannah Recap Season 2 & Outtakes 23:55

5M ago23:55

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CW: Adult language Thank you for a wonderful Soup Season! We had to end a few weeks early due to Hannah's maternity leave but we'll be back for Season 3 on the first Tuesday in October 2024. Please enjoy this finale episode where Kaylee and Hannah recap Season 2, and make sure you stick around after the outro music for bloopers! Like our content? B…

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45. The Night the Lights Went Out in Alabama: Mont Highley's Body is Found in a Grain Silo | 2003 36:22

5M ago36:22

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On January 14th, 2004, a decomposed body was discovered inside an abandoned grain silo in Macon County, Alabama. Using dental records, investigators were able to identify the body as a missing 33-year-old Alabama man who had disappeared only 47 days earlier. Like our content? Be sure to check out our website. We're also on TikTok, Instagram, Twitte…

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44. Cari Farver Mysteriously Disappears from Omaha, Nebraska | 2012 48:35

6M ago48:35

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Cari Farver was a 37-year-old single mother from Iowa who mysteriously disappeared in November 2012 after appearing to suffer a mental health episode. However, as investigators began to dig deeper....they wondered if something more sinister had happed. Like our content? Be sure to check out our website. We're also on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Fac…

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The Women of the 2024 Atlas Mountain Race 41:49

6M ago41:49

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A small but mighty field of women will be starting the fourth edition of the Atlas Mountain Race. We were fortunate enough to hear from nearly all of them ahead of the start. These incredible individuals share what they’re most excited about and what challenges they are likely to face. Each of them has a unique story, and we hope by shining a spotl…

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43. Very Likely to Kill Again: Glenn Barker and The Murders of Cynthia & Heather Johnson in Virginia | 1996 36:02

6M ago36:02

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In the early-morning hours of August 29th, 1996, police and firefighters responded to reports of a house fire on W Junaluska Drive in South Richmond, Virginia. Inside the one-story brick home were the deceased bodies of a 34-year-old woman and her 7-year-old daughter, both stabbed to death. This is the story of Cynthia and Heather Johnson. Like our…

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Ep. 13 - Atlas Mountain Race Preview with special guest host, Allan Shaw 1:32:49

6M ago1:32:49

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It's officially the week of Atlas Mountain Race! We're joined by special guest host, Allan Shaw, who interviews us on our preparations for the race, expectations, and much more. Expect a lot of giggles, hot tips on navigating the race from Allan (who raced in 2023), and a not-so secret announcement! The not so secret announcement? We'll be producin…

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Ep. 12 - Luisa Werner, the 2023 women's winner of Atlas Mountain Race 1:29:36

6M ago1:29:36

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We're officially into racing season over here at Detours. Cynthia and Mel will be toeing the line of the Atlas Mountain Race kicking off on February 9 and what better way to get ready than to host last year's women's winner, Luisa Werner. She shares about her winning ride — from the crash that resulted in a major mechanical, to injury, and doing th…

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42. Incest in Austria: Josef Fritzl Enslaves His Daughter for 24 Years | 1984 38:29

6M ago38:29

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CW: Incest, Rape, Child Abuse, Infant Death 18-year-old Elisabeth Fritzl had big plans to move away from home and go to university in the Fall of 1984, but her abusive father Josef Fritzl had other plans. Like our content? Be sure to check out our website. We're also on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook & Youtube!…

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41. 8-year-old Jennifer Schuett Survives Her Attempted Murder in Texas | 1990 30:47

6M ago30:47

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8-year-old Jennifer Schuett disappeared from her bed in the middle of the night, seemingly abducted by a stranger crawling through her window on August 10th, 1990, in Dickinson, Texas. Fourteen hours later she was found alive but badly beaten and sexually assaulted. Despite remembering almost everything about the man who'd abducted her, Jennifer's …

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Ep. 11 - Molly Weaver, leaving the professional peloton and entering the world of ultra 1:14:29

6M ago1:14:29

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We're officially back for 2024! January and February will mainly be occupied with Atlas Mountain Race content so buckle up. In this episode we are joined by Molly Weaver, former professional road cyclist turned ultra rider. Not only is Molly a talented rider, she is a community builder and determined to get more women into the ultra cycling and bik…

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40. Ruby Franke: Utah Mormon Mom Arrested For Child Abuse | 2023 39:30

7M ago39:30

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Utah mother of six Ruby Franke, creator of the popular YouTube channel Eight Passengers, is arrested in Utah after her 12-year-old son escapes captivity, bound with duct tape and obviously malnourished. Like our content? Be sure to check out our website. We're also on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook & Youtube!…

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39. The Indiana Axe Murderer: A Homophobic Attack in Huntington, Indiana | 1989 55:09

7M ago55:09

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In the early-morning hours of February 4, 1989, the brutalized body of a 57-year-old man was found lying in the snow near his home in Huntington County, Indiana. Still clinging to life, he was taken to Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne where he died three days later. He had been shot six times in the head and sustained several deep lacerations to his…

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38. The Moorhouse Murders: Serial Killers David and Catherine Birnie in Perth, Australia | 1986 48:05

7M ago48:05

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CW: Sexual violence, child sexual abuse, gore Over a period of only five weeks, five different young women and girls went missing near Perth, Australia in 1986. Who was behind these disappearances and what was their motive? Like our content? Be sure to check out our website. We're also on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook & Youtube!…

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Ep. 10 - Mel and Cynthia take the hot seat 1:18:48

7M ago1:18:48

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Our last episode for 2023 and thought it was about time the two of us took to the hot seat and answered some of your questions. We share how we found ultra, navigating sponsorship deals, dream races, goals for ourselves and the podcast and more. We're so grateful for everyone who has tuned in and helped us get the show off the ground. It's been a b…

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37. The CTA Bribery Scandal: Pennsylvania Treasurer Budd Dwyer is Convicted For Accepting Bribes | 1986 53:10

8M ago53:10

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TW: Suicide and Gun Violence Robert "Budd" Dwyer was the youngest person ever elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1965 at only 25 years old. His hard work and reputation for honesty helped him later become a senator and eventually the State Treasurer in 1981. So how did a man known for his honesty and commitment to democracy bec…

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36. Don't F*ck With Susan: How Susan Kuhnhausen Survived Her Attempted Murder in Oregon | 2006 40:22

8M ago40:22

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After finishing a shift at Providence Portland Medical Center as an emergency room nurse, 51-year-old Susan Kuhnhausen arrived at her home in Southeast Portland only to be met by an intruder wielding a claw hammer, determined to kill her. Like our content? Be sure to check out our website. We're also on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook & Youtub…

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Ep. 9 - Robin Todd, the bikepacking poet 1:03:43

8M ago1:03:43

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A retired English and Creative Writing teacher, Robin Todd started bikepacking in the 80s and has since ridden across Canada and the United States. At 58 years old she has a wealth of experience. She shares stories of her origins on the bike, and how her relationship with it has changed over the years, and her hopes for a more inclusive cycling com…

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35. Aileen Wuornos Wreaks Havoc in Central Florida | 1989 1:09:54

8M ago1:09:54

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CW: Child Sexual Abuse 34-year-old Aileen Wuornos admits to brutally murdering at least seven men throughout Central Florida in 1989 and 1990, but The Damsel of Death remains a polarizing figure, causing heated discussions about the links between childhood trauma and sociopathy. Like our content? Be sure to check out our website. We're also on TikT…

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34. The Virgin of West Virginia: TALHOTBLOND & The Murder of Brian Barrett | 2006 27:00

8M ago27:00

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22-year-old Brian Barrett was found shot to death in his car outside the factory where he worked on September 17, 2006, in Clarence, New York. After delving into his personal life, investigators discover that Brian was involved in a secret love triangle....that apparently turned deadly. Like our content? Be sure to check out our website. We're also…

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33. The African Phantom: A Serial Killer Is Targeting Young Women in Washington, DC | 1971 34:38

8M ago34:38

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CW: Rape On the evening of December 14, 1971, 21-year-old Deborah Noel was violently raped and murdered in her apartment in northwest Washington, DC, and her death was quickly linked to the murders of two other young women a mile away. Several eyewitnesses all described seeing a mysterious, young, black man wearing "African robes and a fez-style ha…

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Ep. 8 - Allan Shaw: Gay's Okay Cycling, Silk Road Mountain Race finisher... on a cargo bike! 1:36:37

8M ago1:36:37

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Be prepared to be hit with a heavy dose of inspiration — Allan Shaw is a breath of fresh air. In a world where we are constantly being marketed the latest and greatest tech to power our adventures, Allan has challenged what many think are possible on a bike, most recently completing the infamous Silk Road Mountain Race on a cargo bike. From early d…

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32. Predator Down Under: The Kidnapping of Carolynne Watson & Julian Buchwald in Budgeree, Australia | 2008 31:13

9M ago31:13

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17-year-old Carolynne Watson and her 22-year-old boyfriend Julian Buchwald disappeared from Budgeree, Australia in 2008, only to be found alive seven days later and over 200 miles away, but their story of survival was bizarre (to say the least). Like our content? Be sure to check out our website. We're also on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook &…

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Ep. 7 - Nils Laengner, tales from behind the lens of an ultra-photographer 1:17:20

9M ago1:17:20

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If you've dotwatched any ultra-races in recent years or kept up with social media, you've likely seen Nils' photos. But the photos of riders and their triumphs only tell one part of the story. In this episode, we sit down with photographer Nils Laengner. We dive behind the scenes of what goes into getting those stunning shots and the nuances of pho…

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31. Lady in the Lake: Margaret Hogg is Found Preserved Like Wax in Wasdale Lake | 1984 33:17

9M ago33:17

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TW: Domestic Violence In February 1984, an amateur diver named Neil Pritt was searching Wasdale Lake for a missing college student when he stumbled upon a large piece of rolled-up carpet anchored with a concrete block about 110 feet below the surface. Join Kaylee & Hannah as we discuss the life and death of Margaret Hogg with special guest Shane, h…

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30. Horror at the York Hotel: 33-year-old Agnes Chappell is Found Sexually Mutilated in Indianapolis | 1962 41:26

9M ago41:26

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CW: SEXUAL VIOLENCE 33-year-old Agnes Chappell was recently separated from her husband and three children due to her uncontrollable alcoholism when her mutilated body was found by a housekeeper at the York Hotel in 1962. With the help of hotel employees and fingerprints found at the crime scene, police were able to quickly find Agnes' male companio…

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29. Married to a Psychopath: The Murder of "Quad Mom" Sheila Bellush | 1997 50:21

9M ago50:21

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TW: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Sheila Bellush did everything she could to protect her kids and escape her abusive ex-husband Allen Blackthorn, but he wouldn't be satisfied until his ex-wife was seriously maimed or killed, and he had the money to make that happen. Like our content? Be sure to check out our website. We're also on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, F…

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Ep. 6 - Meaghan Hackinen 1:27:48

9M ago1:27:48

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Fresh off her win at the Silver State 508, a Race Across America Qualifier, we sat down with Canadian ultra-endurance cyclist and author, Meaghan Hackinen. This episode is a little longer than normal, and for good reason. We went deep with Meaghan on her humble beginnings in the sport, lessons from the road and tips for folks new to the off-road sc…

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God's War: Israel vs Amalek, Israel vs Ham@s 20:46

9M ago20:46

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GOD’S WAR: Israel vs Amalek. Israel vs. Ham@s. The nation of Israel and the nation of Amalek are fighting an eternal battle. The battle is a euphemism for the war between good and evil. And today we are witnessing this modern incarnation as the fight between Israel and the terror group Ham@s. See how verses from inside the biblical text prove that …

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28. The New York Body Snatchers: How Michael Mastromarino Made Millions Stealing Human Body Parts | 2005 37:16

10M ago37:16

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New York's most infamous body snatcher, Michael Mastromarino, made over four million dollars by stealing human body parts from thousands of corpses in the early 2000s. Like our content? Be sure to check out our website. We're also on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook & Youtube!By Crime Soup

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Gen Z Engagement Demystified with Coco Brown, CEO at The Athena Alliance and Britt de Visser, Chief of Staff at The Athena Alliance 49:41

10M ago49:41

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Ever wondered what's on the mind of a leader when they're working with someone from Gen Z like you? In this episode, we're going to give you an inside look at how leaders think when they're trying to engage and motivate someone from your generation. This show is all about breaking down what goes on behind the scenes to make Gen Z-Gen X working rela…

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27. A Serial Killer in Ohio: The Confessions of Shawn Grate | 2016 59:57

10M ago59:57

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TW: Rape When police receive an unsettling phone call from a woman taken hostage in Ashland, Ohio, they were not expecting to unravel the dark and twisted trail of a serial killer living right under their noses. Like our content? Be sure to check out our website. We're also on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook & Youtube!…

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Ep. 5 - Katya Rakhmatulina, Colorado Trail women's FKT holder 1:09:22

10M ago1:09:22

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Katya Rakhmatulina has been on fire this season, finishing second at The Tour Divide and winning the Colorado Trail, setting a new women’s FKT in the process. She’s also wicked smart — an engineer by day, modelling natural disasters. We had so many good laughs chatting with Katya, from her humble bike touring routes to rummaging through garbage can…

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26. Murder or Suicide? The Mysterious Death of Jane Ellen Neumann in Hudson, Wisconsin | 1993 1:40:20

10M ago1:40:20

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TW: Suicide Jane Ellen Neumann was a 30-year-old wife and mother found shot to death in the basement of her home in Hudson, Wisconsin in 1993. While her husband initially told police she had been murdered by an unknown intruder, the crime scene investigation and autopsy results told a different story. Like our content? Be sure to check out our webs…

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10 Commandments with Hannah Williams, CEO –Founder of d’Skills, and Swetha Tandri, Founder of Melodies for Math 59:51

10M ago59:51

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Welcome Rebels! 🤘😎 If you've been following our podcast rebrand and caught the excitement in the air You already know we're not just a podcast... 🔥💥 We're a dynamic community and a powerful movement. This is for high schoolers or a gap year student with a unique perspective... We hope you've joined the vibrant d'Skills community already, too! 😉 Tod…

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