Best Doll Collectors Podcasts (2024)

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Stitching Rhythms: The Craft of Crochet and Hip-Hop Dolls with Adwoa Cooper 58:26

4M ago58:26

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www.inthedollworld.com In today's episode, we sit down with Adwoa Cooper from Adwoa Design. Adwoa details her journey from using crochet for stress relief to developing a successful business, illustrating that the path to achievement can be as unexpected as it is rewarding. Adwoa brings a fresh vibe to crochet, merging hip-hop influences with her u…

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Re-Run: A Hero Dog, a Drug-Fueled Search and How Four Children Survived 40 Days in the Jungle 9775:49:31

7M ago9775:49:31

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Four indigenous children survived a plane crash in the Colombian Amazon and spent 40 days alone in the jungle. Wilson, the hero dog who found them, is now missing. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/DUBIOUS today to get 10% off your first month of therapy. The children’s ages range from 11 months old to 12 years old. Afte…

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Mary Bell, the 10-Year-Old Serial Killer 21206:08:00

7M ago21206:08:00

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Mary Bell was only 10 years old when she killed two toddlers in Newcastle, England, in 1968. Her first victim was 4-year-old Martin Brown. Mary and her friend Norma then murdered and mutilated the body and genitalia of 3-year-old Brian Howe. In this episode we discuss the disturbing story of Mary Flora Bell, who tried to kill several children and e…

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The Fake Disappearance of Carlee Russell and the Tik Tok Kidnapping Panic 10486:53:30

7M ago10486:53:30

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A 25 year old Alabama nursing student disappeared after calling 911 and claiming she was stopping to help a toddler in diapers who was walking alone on Interstate 459. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/DUBIOUS today to get 10% off your first month of therapy. If you like our content, please become a patron to get all our…

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The Deadly Exorcism of Anneliese Michel 9524:13:31

7M ago9524:13:31

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Anneliese Michel started exhibiting “strange symptoms” like eating spiders and coal when she was 16. Her devout family believed she’s possessed by Lucifer and Hitler. Anneliese died after she underwent 67 exorcisms at the hands of two Catholic priests. In this episode we discuss the infuriating murder of Anneliese Michel by her parents and two cath…

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Anatoly Moskvin: The Human Doll Collector 13136:58:10

8M ago13136:58:10

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A respected Russian professor dug up and mummified deceased children – only girls and young women - made them into “living dolls” and posed them in his apartment. The bodies of 29 girls between the ages of 3 and 25 were found in his home. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/DUBIOUS today to get 10% off your first month of …

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The Moms for Liberty Sex Scandal 8569:22:24

8M ago8569:22:24

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Bridget Ziegler is embroiled in a sex scandal that exposes the hypocrisy of the “don’t say gay” extremist education movement she co-founded: she was caught on tape having sex with another woman during a threesome encounter with her husband. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/DUBIOUS today to get 10% off your first month o…

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Elon Musk’s Politics: Is He Playing Life Like a Videogame? 10880:16:57

8M ago10880:16:57

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Musk embodies the perfect hero turned villain story. We discuss his 180° political flip-flopping over time, how X will affect the 2024 presidential election, the simulation theory he adheres to, Cybertruck, and much more. Brace yourselves for big drama! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/DUBIOUS today to get 10% off your …

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Legacy of Evil: Papa Doc, Haiti’s Vodou Dictator 14954:41:44

8M ago14954:41:44

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François Duvalier claimed to be immortal, the reincarnation of a dark spirit: Baron Samedi. He built a torture room in the Presidential Palace, talked to the decapitated heads of his enemies, and used the Tonton Macoute to terrorize Haiti. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/DUBIOUS today to get 10% off your first month of…

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Azhelle Wade: The Toy Coach, Guiding and Empowering Others in the World of Toys. 39:23

8M ago39:23

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www.inthedollworld.com In this wonderful episode of In The Doll World, I am joined by Azhelle Wade, the Toy Coach. Her journey to a key figure in the toy industry is an incredible testament to the power of passion and commitment and her love of teaching and being creative. Embark on Azelle's journey as she shares her reasons for leaving corporate l…

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Orange Jesus: The Very Real Danger of a Trump Dictatorship 46492:32:00

9M ago46492:32:00

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A harrowing firsthand account of daily life in a dictatorship from our host Sandra, tragic family stories, and the many shocking but clear similarities between Ceausescu’s tyrannical regime and Donald Trump’s ambitions for a second presidency. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/DUBIOUS today to get 10% off your first mont…

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Big Drama at OpenAI: the Q-Star AGI Mystery Letter, Sam Altman Fired and Rehired, and Why It All Matters 41478:56:00

9M ago41478:56:00

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The day before he was fired, Sam Altman said “Is this a tool we built, or a creature?” We discuss the Q* mysterious letter that warned the OpenAI board of a powerful AI discovery that could threaten humanity. Did OpenAI achieve AGI? This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/DUBIOUS today to get 10% off your first month of therap…

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Creating Empowering Dolls & Toys: The Journey of Andrea Furtick and the Afro Goddess Warrior Doll Project 33:34

9M ago33:34

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Welcome to an inspiring conversation with Andrea Furtick, the innovative CEO and founder of AGC Toys, and the creative force behind the Afro Goddess Warrior Dolls and Project. www.inthedollworld.com Get an intriguing glimpse into Andrea's artistic journey that led to the creation of the Afro Goddess Tarot Arkanas and ultimately, these unique, repre…

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North Sentinel Island: The World’s Last Stone Age Tribe and The Death of John Chau 32735:48:43

9M ago32735:48:43

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Armed with a waterproof bible and fish, a young American missionary and beef jerky marketer decided to bring Jesus to the reclusive tribe of North Sentinel Island. His body has never been recovered. But who was behind this kamikaze mission, really? This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/DUBIOUS today to get 10% off your first…

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China’s Panda Diplomacy, Taiwan’s Microchips, and the Race for AI Supremacy 26283:34:02

9M ago26283:34:02

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What do cute panda bears, US - China relations and Taiwan’s microchip fabs have in common? The race for Artificial Intelligence supremacy. China recalled its furry diplomats a week before the Joe Biden - Xi Jinping APEC summit meeting in San Francisco. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/DUBIOUS today to get 10% off your f…

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Lucy Letby: The Baby Killer Nurse 46:21

10M ago46:21

46:21

Nurse Lucy Letby violently attacked and killed 7 newborns and attempted to murder 6 more. She is Britain’s most prolific child serial killer. Why did she do it? Apparently, for “love”. Visit betterhelp.com/DUBIOUS today to get 10% off your first month of therapy. Lucy Letby has been found guilty of murdering seven newborn babies and attempting to k…

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Dolls and Diversity: An Insightful Conversation with the American Black Beauty Doll Association 50:23

10M ago50:23

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Listen at www.inthedollworld.com Karen Oyekanmi, the founder of the American Black Beauty Doll Association, opens up the conversation as she shares the inspiration behind her quest to fill the market gap for beautiful black dolls and to provide positive representation for children of color - a mission that still holds significant relevance almost 4…

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Breaking the Iron Wall: How Israel’s Feared Intelligence Services Missed the Hamas Attack 14485:15:55

10M ago14485:15:55

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We discuss Israel’s use of white phosphorus incendiary bombs in Gaza and how Hamas planned the attack in plain sight, posting a training video in which they broke through a full-scale replica of the Israeli border wall just 2 weeks before Oct 7. Visit betterhelp.com/DUBIOUS today to get 10% off your first month of therapy. If you like our content, …

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The Israel - Hamas War, Elon Musk, and Putin’s Birthday 12325:43:39

10M ago12325:43:39

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The Oct 7 Hamas attack on Israel coincided with Putin’s 71st birthday. Russia has been supporting the terrorist group since 2006, with Hamas reportedly laundering illicit funds through a Moscow-based crypto exchange and the Wagner group training Hamas This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/DUBIOUS today to get 10% off your fi…

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Creating a Legacy of Representation: The Journey of Samantha Ong and Joey Dolls 43:50

10M ago43:50

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Our latest podcast episode introduces Samantha Ong, the innovative CEO of Joeydolls, celebrating the diversity and beauty of the Asian diaspora. www.inthedollworld.com Samantha's story begins with a simple desire - to create dolls that reflected her daughter's Asian heritage. Frustrated with the lack of diversity in the toy market, she embarked on …

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The Cannibal Cop: Thought Police and the Fantasy Defense 11286:59:15

10M ago11286:59:15

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Gilberto Valle, A New York City police officer, was arrested and charged with conspiracy to kidnap, torture, and eat women. In this dark story, the legal system grappled with the boundaries between fantasy and reality. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/DUBIOUS today to get 10% off your first month of therapy. In the "Can…

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Catnapped: How Tux the Cat Was Abducted by a Lyft Driver 9699:59:00

10M ago9699:59:00

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After a Lyft driver nabbed Tux the cat in Austin, TX, her human turned to social media for help. Palash Pandey’s posts went viral, a massive search ensued, and Lyft CEO David Risher hired private investigators to locate the feline. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/DUBIOUS today to get 10% off your first month of therapy…

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Morocco’s Missing King and The Cage Fighters 10910:00:42

11M ago10910:00:42

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In 2018, Lady Gaga’s producer RedOne introduced MMA fighter and former convict Abu Azaitar to the royal entourage of Morocco. Since then, king Mohammed VI has disappeared from public life and the three Azaitar brothers became all-powerful. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/DUBIOUS today to get 10% off your first month of…

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Magazine Leader, Diana Jones, Owner of Dolls Magazine 36:31

11M ago36:31

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A journey into the heart of the doll industry with our enthralling guest, Diana Jones, the dynamic owner of Dolls Magazine. www.inthedollworld.com As a child, Diana enjoyed altering her dolls' hair, creating unique looks for each of them, Diana has since navigated through life's turns, acquiring a microbiology degree, raising seven children, and ev…

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Exploring the World of Miniatures with Kat Picot: Publisher of Shrunk Magazine 44:10

11M ago44:10

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Join us on a fascinating journey as we travel into the world of miniatures with our special guest Kat Picot, the inspiring publisher behind Shrunk magazine. www.inthedollworld.com Kat's story is a testament to passion and perseverance, as she beautifully recounts her transition from working in a doll's house shop to launching her own internationall…

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A Hero Dog, a Drug-Fueled Search and How Four Children Survived 40 Days in the Jungle 10286:26:23

1y ago10286:26:23

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Four indigenous children survived a plane crash in the Colombian Amazon and spent 40 days alone in the jungle. Wilson, the hero dog who found them, is now missing. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/DUBIOUS today to get 10% off your first month of therapy. The children’s ages range from 11 months old to 12 years old. Afte…

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Zoe Oli: The 11-Year Old CEO of Beautiful Curly Me, Pioneering Representation in Dolls 25:21

1y ago25:21

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A beautiful and delightful interview with Zoe Oli, the 11-year-old mastermind behind Beautiful Curly Me. Zoe's inspiring journey starts at the tender age of six, when she decided to tackle her self-confidence issues head-on by creating her own line of dolls that feature curls and braids just like hers. Don't miss Zoe's incredible tale of resilience…

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From Doll Collector to Instagram Influencer: Cassie Jenkins of Dolls on the Scene 41:06

1y ago41:06

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What if you could transform a childhood hobby into a thriving Instagram account, creating a community around the love of doll collecting? Cassie Jenkins, the talent behind Dolls On The Scene, did just that, and she's here to share her journey with us. www.inthedollworld.com Cassie's passion for dolls sparked at a young age, and her enthusiasm only …

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DubiUpdate: Recharging Batteries 5:58

1y ago5:58

5:58

Dubifriends, we’ll be back on October 4th with a big surprise! Until then, we’ll be working behind the scenes to bring you even better content. Enjoy the summer and stay dubious! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/DUBIOUS today to get 10% off your first month of therapy.

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Re-Run: Putin’s Private Life: The Divorce, The Gymnast and The Drama 56:45

1y ago56:45

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All about the secretive life of Vladimir Putin: his wives, girlfriends, children, and how they fit into his empire. How many children does Putin have, how many times was he married, is he married now? We try to solve the puzzle that is his private life! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/DUBIOUS today to get 10% off your …

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Re-Run: Anna de Rothschild, Trump’s Fake Heiress - Is She a Spy? 45:35

1y ago45:35

45:35

The FBI is investigating Inna Yashchyshyn, a woman with 4 passports and suspicious background, who befriended Donald Trump and Lindsey Graham, and mingled with 45’s most inner circle at Mar-a-Lago. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/DUBIOUS today to get 10% off your first month of therapy. Inna Yashchyshyn, who presented …

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Re-run: Putin's Childhood - Who Is His Real Mother? 33:34

1y ago33:34

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Was Vladimir Putin born in Russia or in Georgia? Who is his biological mother – Vera Putina or Maria Ivanova Putina? Putin’s autobiography says he was born in 1952 in Leningrad. But, there is an alternative, more credible story we tell today. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/DUBIOUS today to get 10% off your first month…

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Re-run: Ivana Trump's Unusual Staircase Death and Her Golf Course Burial 43:20

1y ago43:20

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Trump’s first wife was found at the bottom of the stairs, unconscious and unresponsive in her Manhattan home on July 14, 2022. She was cremated and laid to rest at Donald Trump’s Bedminster Golf Club in a “pauper’s grave”, not far from the 1st hole. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/DUBIOUS today to get 10% off your firs…

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Dolls, Identity, and Self-Expression: A Conversation with Clawdeena and Youtube Sensation 38:42

1y ago38:42

38:42

What happens when a doll enthusiast, collector, and social media star joins In The Doll World to share their unique journey? You get an inspiring conversation with the talented and passionate Clawdeena www.inthedollworld.com Clawdeena found solace in their love for dolls, creativity, and makeup transformations growing up in a small conservative tow…

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The Science of Zombies: Voodoo, Pufferfish and Neurotoxins 39:25

1+ y ago39:25

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Are zombies real? A Harvard biology PhD named Wade Davis went to Haiti to investigate the stories of voodoo priests turning people into “zombies” with a poison, and it turned out that the poison was tetrodotoxin - and it’s real. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/DUBIOUS today to get 10% off your first month of therapy. V…

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Aniqua Wilkerson, Fiber Doll Artist and Owner of My Kinda Thing (Pt.2) 38:10

1+ y ago38:10

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We continue our Part 2 conversation with my guest Aniqua Wilkerson, Fiber Artist Dollmaker and Owner of My Kinda Thing. www.inthedollworld.com We continue our Part 2 conversation with my guest Aniqua Wilkerson, Fiber Artist Dollmaker and Owner of My Kinda Thing. www.inthedollworld.com As Aniqua continues to share her wonderful doll journey, we find…

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The Activist Monarch: Is Charles III the New Climate King? 48:59

1+ y ago48:59

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In 1970, King Charles III warned about the negative effects of plastic on the environment and the dangers of climate change, but was mocked for his views. He built an eco-town and supported “organic” farming long before the word became fashionable. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/DUBIOUS today to get 10% off your first…

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The Secret Service and the Biden Dogs Lawsuit 51:06

1+ y ago51:06

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Reports say President Biden doesn’t trust some of the Secret Service agents, or their biting incident accounts about his dog Major. A FOIA lawsuit regarding Commander Biden was filed against the DHS by the same GOP group who targeted Champ and Major. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/DUBIOUS today to get 10% off your fir…

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Aniqua Wilkerson, Fiber Doll Artist and Owner of My Kinda Thing (Pt.1) 41:15

1+ y ago41:15

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Another wonderful In The Doll World show with my guest Aniqua Wilkerson, Fiber Doll Artist and Owner of My Kinda Thing. (Pt.1) www.inthedollworld.com What a great and purposeful doll journey Anqiua's shares with us, the educator is definitely in the house. As the third child of seven children, creativity was always encouraged in her house growing u…

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Operation Golden Orb: The Coronation of King Charles III 39:31

1+ y ago39:31

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William and Kate, Harry and Meghan, the pageantry, ceremony, the Crown Jewels, and a special chicken recipe: What should we expect from the coronation of King Charles III? This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/DUBIOUS today to get 10% off your first month of therapy. In 1937, the 11 year old Princess Elizabeth had watched he…

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Bad Judges: The Charlize Theron Adoption Scandal 35:45

1+ y ago35:45

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Since we covered the SCOTUS, we also looked at the local judiciary around the U.S. Spoiler alert: not good. A judge from Arkansas named Mike Maggio posted himself from the bench to prison by revealing the details of a sealed adoption by Charlize Theron. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/DUBIOUS today to get 10% off your …

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Justice Clarence Thomas and His Sugar Daddy 39:27

1+ y ago39:27

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Despite claiming he enjoys Walmart parking lots and RV parks, Clarence Thomas is more of a yacht and private jet guy. His lavish life, bankrolled by GOP megadonor Harlan Crow, is far more glamorous than any of us imagined This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/DUBIOUS today to get 10% off your first month of therapy. In this …

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A Tale of Two Spies: Did Putin’s FSB Arrest WSJ Journalist Evan Gershkovich as Payback for Sergey Cherkasov? 43:51

1+ y ago43:51

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A Russian GRU operative posing as a Brazilian student in the U.S. was arrested, after the FBI and the CIA kept tabs on him for years. Moscow retaliated and detained American journalist Evan Gershkovich on trumped-up charges of espionage. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/DUBIOUS today to get 10% off your first month of t…

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Flora Ekpe-Idang, the CEO, Founder and creator of Corage Dolls 58:07

1+ y ago58:07

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A passionate and powerful interview with Flora Ekpe-Idang, the CEO, Founder and creator of Corage Dolls. www.inthedollworld.com Flora shares with us her inspiration for creating Corage Dolls, out of her experience of watching the documentary “Gril Like Me”. She was struck by the lack of positive diverse representation in media and products had on b…

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The Fraud Influencers: How Internet Fame Can Lead to Prison 1:29:46

1+ y ago1:29:46

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Mixing fraud and fame is a bad idea. In this episode we discuss two scammers who inexplicably thought they could be both con men and social media influencers at the same time. Predictably, both found prison in addition to internet fame. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/DUBIOUS today to get 10% off your first month of th…

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Firestone and the Liberian Warlord: Blood, Profits and War Crimes 45:01

1+ y ago45:01

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Charles Taylor, the former warlord and president of Liberia, “sponsored” by the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, left a swath of death and destruction through the country in the 1980s and 1990s. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/DUBIOUS today to get 10% off your first month of therapy. Charles and Chuckie Taylor left a…

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The “Tummy Tuck Four” Kidnapping and The Gulf Cartel Apology: What Really Happened in Mexico? 42:56

1+ y ago42:56

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Four Americans were ambushed and caught up in a cartel shootout in Matamoros, then held hostage for days – apparently, the gunmen thought they were Haitian drug smugglers. Two of them were killed, two survived. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/DUBIOUS today to get 10% off your first month of therapy. Four friends from N…

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Evalina, Silicone Doll Artist and owner of Evergreen Art Dolls 30:12

1+ y ago30:12

30:12

A delightful interview with Evelyn Smith aka Evalina, owner of Evergreen Art Dolls and silicone doll artist. From animal science to doll making, her journey has been just as eclectic as the wonderful doll she makes. www.inthedollworld.com Growing up she loved sci-fi, art and animals, so it’s no surprise she has found a way to marry the three. Altho…

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Modern Slavery in a Texas Flight School 44:26

1+ y ago44:26

44:26

How a sketchy aviation academy in Texas drove an immigrant flight student to suicide. Yan Yang was supposed to learn how to be an airline pilot. Instead, the 21 yo was bullied, made to mop floors and clean toilets. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/DUBIOUS today to get 10% off your first month of therapy. We're talking a…

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The Nuclear Chicken War: How Frozen Poultry Led to Environmental Catastrophe 44:57

1+ y ago44:57

44:57

This is a crazy, lesser-known story of Titan II missile silos, a poultry tariff with serious repercussions for the environment, and relations between France, US, and Germany after WW2. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/DUBIOUS today to get 10% off your first month of therapy. In the 1950s, Senator Fulbright from Arkansas…

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