Best Guadalajara Podcasts (2025)

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The Great Baku Metro Fire of 1995 48:23

4d ago48:23

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We all complain about commutes. We all think we have it pretty bad. But unless your commute includes choking on toxic fumes, or being claustrophobically trampled in the dark while on fire, prepare to eat your feelings. On today’s episode: we learn what makes the world capital of mud farts so fascinating; we’ll discover why Soviet utilities designed…

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Episode 124: The Civil Case of Camarena v. Caro-Quintero 56:23

6d ago56:23

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In this Episode, I dissect the Complaint in the recently filed federal litigation by the Camarena family against Rafael Caro-Quintero, Ernesto Fonseca, Miguel Angel Felix Gallardo, and the Sinaloa Cartel. In addition to discussing the causes of action and certain jurisdictional elements, I look at the factual allegations in the Complaint to look at…

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The British Airways Unscheduled Ejection Disaster of 1990 | Episode 86 46:06

20d ago46:06

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Ever have a day at work so bad you wanted to climb, jump, or get sucked out a window? On today’s episode: we answer the question, is 2025 in fact as awful a time to fly as it looks; we’ll find out why you’ve never seen 400 mph wind exfoliation spa before; and we’ll compare a commercial airliner to the Titan Submersible that imploded not that long a…

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Episode 123: Inside the Fight for Control of CDS 44:57

21d ago44:57

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It has been around 9 months since El Mayo and Joaquin Guzman were flown to the United States and arrested and it's been almost exactly 7 months since the fighting between Los Chapitos and La Mayiza broke out in Culiacan. In this Episode, I look at the prevailing theories on the rendition of El Mayo, the structure of CDS, and the key questions asked…

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Episode 122: The Sentencing of El Menchito and the Impact of Trump's Tariff Threats on Mexico's Fight Against the Cartels 43:56

29d ago43:56

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In this Episode, I first discuss some recent news events, including the dismantling of a huge methamphetamine laboratory in Zacatecas, I then look at the sentencing of El Menchito, the son of CJNG leader El Mencho in a D.C. federal court. Finally, I discuss some recent reports and articles discussing the ways the Scheinbaum administration is changi…

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The Loma Prieta Earthquake Disaster of 1989 | Episode 85 52:32

1M ago52:32

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What’s the worst thing you ever saw at a sports game? Someone throw a battery at a Make-a-Wish kid? Sure, if you’re from Philly, but what if you were from California. On today’s episode: we’ll talk about zombies and crucifictions and collapsing buildings before we even get into it; we’re going to watch the shortest baseball game of all time; and we…

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The Hammond Circus Train Disaster of 1918 | Episode 84 49:08

2M ago49:08

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Do you know the difference between your guts and balloon animals? Organs are ever-so slightly more flame resistant! On today’s episode: you’ll learn how to squeeze every penny out of a beloved animal corpse; I’ll accidentally teach you why fire is the best way to get rid of leaves, or a body; and you’ll learn the surprisingly simple thing you shoul…

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Episode 121: Extraditions, Extraditions, and More Extraditions 47:10

2M ago47:10

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In this Episode, I look at the recent "extradition" of 29 narcos from Mexico to the United States and identify the most prominent figures who were extradited and the significance of their extraditions. In particular, I discuss the extradition of Rafael Caro Quintero, and I discuss whether he will face charges relating to kidnapping, interrogation, …

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Episode 120: Are the Reports of the Demise of CDS Premature? 41:30

2M ago41:30

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As Los Chapitos continue to suffer from the arrest and capture of more leaders, and given the reports of Ivan's narrow escapes, many pundits have proclaimed the demise of the Sinaloa Cartel. In this Episode, I look at the arrests of key leaders within Los Chapitos and discuss the status of Los Chapitos today. I then examine the repercussions of bot…

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Episode 119: Remembering Enrique "Kiki" Camarena 47:05

3M ago47:05

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Forty years ago today, DEA Special Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena was abducted outside the American consulate in Guadalajara. Agent Camarena was subsequently interrogated, brutally tortured, and murdered. In this Episode, with my guest Steve Duncan, we discuss Agent Camarena's legacy and impact, the efforts of the Enrique S. Camarena Foundation to e…

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The Cherry Mine Disaster of 1909 | Episode 83 52:53

3M ago52:53

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We’re going to hell! Well, not hell exactly. We’re going to rural Illinois, but for the purposes of this introduction, we are going to be spending time today in hell. On today’s episode: you’re going to learn why fourth graders make such poor employees; you’ll learn how to properly panic like a professional; and you will learn how to tell people to…

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Episode 118: Plea Negotiations, Plea Negotiations, and More Plea Negotiations 32:32

3M ago32:32

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In this Episode, in addition to touching on some recent news, I discuss the plethora of reports asserting that many of the main cartel figures in custody in the U.S. are engaged in plea negotiations with federal prosecutors. Specifically, I discuss the nature and prevalence of plea agreements in the federal criminal justice system. Then I look at t…

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The Dusseldorf Airport Disaster of 1996 | Episode 82 51:58

3M ago51:58

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Do you like fire but hate airports? Have we got the episode for you. On today’s episode: we’ll be pulling off the front of our skulls and spending some time fingering our limbic systems; we’ll learn why not all fire rescue services are created equal; and we’ll find out how hot it needs to be for your skin to melt off. And if you had beenlistening t…

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BONUS | The Doomsday Fifth Anniversary Meltdown of 2025 41:38

4M ago41:38

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Let's all blow our sad kazoos in honour of a milestone I didn't see coming. FIVE YEARS we've been doing this, and I know a lot of people were never able to make their way through the whole back catalogue, and for good reason. So I sat down and did the math: We've shared 3,489 minutes together! That's just episode time. That’s just over 58 hours of …

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Episode 117: A Conversation with James Kuykendall 1:35:53

4M ago1:35:53

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In this Episode, I discuss the Camarena case with James Kuykendall. Significantly, in addition to discussing some little-known facts about the case, Mr. Kuykendall directly addresses many claims, rumors, and inuendo, including many raised by Hector Berrellez and others in The Last Narc.By Jack Luellen

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The Chernobyl Orthodox Christmasode Disaster of 1986 | Episode 81 1:01:13

4M ago1:01:13

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Hellooo! And welcome to a very special, extra girthy Orthodox Christmas Disastersode! It is a miracle this happened. I was deathly ill with a dying dog for eight magic days this holiday, and the master file was irretrievably destroyed mere days ago, and so the Christmasode becomes a New Years’ flavoured Orthodox Christmasode. This episode fulfills …

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Episode 116: The Re-Arrest of El Min Licenciado and America's Failed Policy 27:57

4M ago27:57

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In this Episode I discuss the recent re-arrest of El Mini Licenciado who had been given an early release from federal custody as a reward for information on drug traffickers and the Sinaloa Cartel and, most importantly, his testimony against El Chapo. I also examine the long-standing policy of the US and the DOJ to "reward" narco traffickers who pr…

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Episode 115: Was Joaquin's Betrayal of El Mayo Part of a Long-Term Plan by El Chapo? 44:02

4M ago44:02

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In this Episode, I first discuss the widespread costs in Culiacan as a result of the CDS civil war, including an estimated $1 billion lost by Culiacan-area business. Next, I discuss reports that the plan for Joaquin to betray El Mayo and arrange his rendition to the U.S. was the result of El Chapo's long held desire for his sons to turn themselves …

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The Galveston Hurricane Disaster of 1900 | Episode 80 47:21

5M ago47:21

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We’ve made a lot of fun of meteorologists on this show. Nope, that’s it, that’s the whole intro. On this episode: you’ll hear about the biggest meteorological blunder in US history that went on to change US history by killing a major American city; you’ll hear the absolute saddest story about orphans of all time; and you’ll learn about the worst ca…

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BONUS | Doomsday: History’s Most Interesting Updatasode of 2024 7:14

5M ago7:14

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Hello! And welcome to this very brief end-of-year update of Doomsday: History’s Most Dangerous podcast! Together we rediscover some of the most traumatic, bizarre and awe-inspiring but largely unheard-of or forgotten disasters from throughout human history and around the world. Let me begin today’s exciting episode by explaining the next episode wi…

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Episode 114: Leo Silva and the Los Zetas Reign of Terror 52:24

5M ago52:24

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Retired DEA Agent Leo Silva has written a fascinating book titled "Reign of Terror" chronicling the rise and fall of Los Zetas. In this Episode, Leo and I discuss his book, his career in the DEA, and his inside view of the ascendence of Los Zetas and the factors that lead to their demise. During our discussion, Leo shares personal insights revealin…

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Episode 113: What Does the US Election Mean for Mexico and Mexico's Cartels? 38:30

6M ago38:30

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One week after the election of Donald Trump, we are getting an idea of some of the policies his administration will adopt that likely will affect the US's relationship with Mexico and both countries' concerns with the cartels and drug trafficking. In this Episode, I assess some of these potential policies of the next Trump administration and the em…

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The Accra Stadium Disaster of 2001 | Episode 79 47:39

6M ago47:39

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If you’re like me, when it comes to sporting events, the only thing coming out of the stands should be cheers and chants, and the only thing leaving the field should be the occasional ball or a t-shirt fired from a canon. We’ll come back to that. On this episode: you’ll find out which sports fans tried to kill Santa Claus; we’ll find out what stadi…

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Episode 112: The Extraordinary Case of El Azul 37:01

6M ago37:01

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Juan Jose Esparragoza Moreno, aka El Azul, may not be the most known of the drug traffickers in Mexico's cartel history but he had one of the most interesting careers, which I discuss in this Episode. Born in the same town as El Chapo, El Azul worked for the DFS, is credited as being a leader in the so-called Guadalajara Cartel, and was jailed for …

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Episode 111: The CDS Civil War -- Scheinbaum's First Month in Office and Rumors of an Unexpected Alliance 41:14

6M ago41:14

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In this Episode, I update the ongoing battle within the CDS between Los Chapitos and La Mayiza, now under the control of Mayito Flaco by reference to three issues. First, I look at the difficult circumstances encountered by President Scheinbaum in her first month in office. Second, I examine the stark numbers in terms of killed, injured, and missin…

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Voices Radio: Pack it up, pack it in. Looking back on our trip to Nicargua, volcano boarding, home stays and a big night out in San Juan del Sur 1:00:00

6M ago1:00:00

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On this week’s show, Ali and I reflect on an amazing two weeks in Nicargua, where we boarded down an active volcano, did a home stay on the island of Ometepe and partied our lives away in San Juan del Sur. It resulted in some questionable tattoos… @packituppackitinpodBy Eimear Deane

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BONUS | The William Rankin Weathersode Disaster of 1959 39:05

6M ago39:05

39:05

Today I bring you the gift of horror, this time as told from a very personal level. Full disclosure, today’s story is a weird one, and you’re not going to believe the escalation of details, but that’s why we’re all here. Today will be an all weather-related disastersode, and the cast of characters won’t count in the hundreds or the thousands – it w…

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The Le Mans Racing Disaster of 1955 | Episode 78 45:17

7M ago45:17

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Today we’ll be attending the most prestigious vehicle race in the world. You think that sound exciting, well just wait for the off-roading portion. On this episode: we’ll take a look at the only car ever compared to a barbecue; we’re taking in the only sporting event in history that was later compared by the press to the holocaust; and you’ll hear …

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Wood Chippers, Kids Parties and Onions | Mailbag 8 20:48

7M ago20:48

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Together we’ve seen an awful lot of $@!# across time and space and it’s only natural that you would have questions – so here is your chance hear them answered. Maybe learn something a little gross, maybe a little interesting. This is my chance to publicly answer some of the friendly, odd and occasionally gross questions that feed in through our var…

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Episode 110: The Trial of El Menchito 49:15

7M ago49:15

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In this Episode, I re-cap the recent news and events in the ongoing war between Los Chapitos and MZ in Culiacan. Then I discuss the trial of El Menchito who was convicted in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia this week. In particular, I examine the witnesses against El Menchito, including cooperating witnesses with both reasons to…

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The Bangladesh Hail Storm of 1986 | Episode 77 43:08

7M ago43:08

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When you think of clouds and dangerous behaviours, you immediately think of getting zapped by lightning, or maybe tossed into another county by a tornado – but you never think you’re going to get repeatedly punched in the brain harder than Mike Tyson On this episode: you’ll learn why telling people the body is 80% water is misquoting a war crime; y…

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Episode 109: Did Mayito Flaco Declare War on Los Chapitos? 15:46

8M ago15:46

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In this news report Episode, we discuss the violent confrontations between "armed civilians" rocking Culiacan since early morning. Most significantly, we look at the many reports of audio recordings confirming that Ismael Zambada Sicairos ("Mayito Flaco"), the presumed leader of the Mayo Zambada faction of the Sinaloa Cartel, has authorized or inst…

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Episode 108: What Happened in Culiacan and the El Mayo Case Keeps Getting "Curiouser and Curiouser" 20:31

8M ago20:31

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In this Labor Day edition of the podcast, I look at three interesting developments in the last few days. First, I discuss Osiel Cardenas Guillen's release from federal prison. Specifically, I discuss the fact that he was placed in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the reports that he will be turned over to Mexican authorities o…

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The Meldrim Picnic Disaster of 1959 | Episode 76 35:48

8M ago35:48

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It’s picnic season, and if you thought ants were the most annoying uninvited guest you could face, have we got a story for you. On this episode: we learn why Georgia and Australia are basically the same thing; we’ll learn why American freight and commuter trains make so many unscheduled stops; and we’ll describe a situation where stop, drop and rol…

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Episode 107: Who Really are Government Witnesses Jorge Godoy and Rene Lopez Romero? 49:30

8M ago49:30

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The government's case in the Zuno II trial rested largely on the testimony of two former Jalisco State Police officers, Jorge Godoy and Rene Lopez Romero. In this Episode, I look into the backgrounds of these two men and specifically discuss their admissions to having been employed by Ernesto Fonseca and witnesses to and participants in various cri…

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Episode 106: Neither the Alleged Conspiracy Meetings nor the Witnesses are Credible 50:07

8M ago50:07

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In the two Zuno trials, prosecution witness testified to several alleged conspiracy meetings to discuss and plan the abduction of Agent Camarena. In this episode, we assess the credibility of those allegations and of the witnesses themselves. Specifically, we discuss the number of alleged meetings (as many as 10 over 3-4 months), the number of peop…

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The Damascus Nuclear Missile Explosion of 1980 | Episode 75 47:52

9M ago47:52

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Bad day at work episodes are some of my favourite. Sometimes you put out a brochure with a typo. Sometimes you ding the bosses car. Very rarely do you accidentally destroy a $30 million nuclear missile. On this episode: you’ll learn the history of human violence from Paleolithic shoving to nuclear annihilation; I’ll teach you how to sneak into a to…

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Episode 105: The Camarena Abduction: Reaching Some Conclusions 42:27

9M ago42:27

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Today's Episode concludes my three-part analysis of the abduction of Agent Camarena from outside the America consulate. Specifically, in this Episode I reach some conclusions regarding the abduction including conclusions regarding the participation and statements of Rene Lopez Romero, the veracity of Agent Berrellez's discussions on the abduction, …

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Episode 103: The El Mayo Arrest: Reports, Rumors, and Analysis 44:51

9M ago44:51

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Again this week, the arrests of El Mayo and Joaquin Guzman Lopez have dominated the cartel-related conversation. In this Episode, I look at the latest reports and rumors regarding the events that lead to the plane carrying El Mayo and Joaquin landing in New Mexico and the two men being taken into custody. I then discuss the possible power vacuum cr…

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Episode 103: El Mayo Arrested: What Happened and What It Means 1:00:33

9M ago1:00:33

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The HUGE news this week was the arrest of Ismael Zambada (El Mayo), a leader and founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, and Joaquin Guzman Lopez, son of El Chapo and one of Los Chapitos. In this Episode, I discuss the known facts about the arrests and consider the primary theories on how the arrests occurred. I also look at what the arrests could mean for …

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The Wahine Ferry Cyclone Disaster of 1968 | Episode 74 49:05

9M ago49:05

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Some people think it’s weird when they hear travel by sea described as romantic. Between the vomiting and the contusions and the lacerations and the spinal injuries – I’m confident this episode will help you discover whatever the opposite of romance is. On this episode: you’ll learn why Captain James Cook left Hawaii with a knife in his head – and …

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Episode 102: The Camarena Kidnapping: The Inconsistent and Irreconcilable "Witnesses" 45:32

9M ago45:32

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Many of the alleged witnesses to the abduction of Agent Camarena case provide narratives of the abduction that are both inconsistent over time and irreconcilable with each other. In this Episode, I explore these inconsistencies focusing in particular on the names of the alleged participants, descriptions of the abduction location, and the some of t…

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Episode 101: The Camarena Kidnapping: The Timeframes That Don't Add Up 38:14

10M ago38:14

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In this Episode, I examine the abduction of Agent Camarena, focusing particularly on the timeline of events surrounding the abduction. Initially, I discuss the known facts that present a narrow, and very specific, time frame when the abduction could have occurred. Next, I look at the statements of alleged witnesses and others regarding the timeline…

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The Galeras Volcano Disaster of 1993 | Episode 73 49:51

10M ago49:51

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A mountain is just about the most stable and serene thing in nature. But every now and then, one says “not today”! On this episode: we’ll see how a volcano was more deadly to humanity than that asteroid was to the dinosaurs; we’ll meet the most oblivious reporters in history of news gathering; and we’ll see repeatedly what happens when human flesh …

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Episode 100: Back to Where We Started: The Conundrum that is the Camarena Case 58:33

10M ago58:33

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In this special Episode, my 100th, I reflect back on to the Camarena case and look forward to efforts to clear the record of false narratives and blatant misrepresentations about the case. Specifically, in this Episode, I discuss some of the reasons why the Camarena case is highly personal to me. I also reflect on the need to resolve some unanswere…

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The Manchester Woolworths Inferno of 1979 | Episode 72 43:54

10M ago43:54

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If you’re like me and you would rather burst into flames than go shopping, have we got the story for you… Special shout out to my UK listeners! On today’s fresh new episode: we’ll see how cold and aloof British parents can be; we’ll see how bad psychology makes some shoppers believe they are practically immortal and fire proof; and we’ll see which …

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Voice Radio: Looking back on our trip to Baccalar, Caye Caulker, San Ignacio 1:02:15

10M ago1:02:15

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x @packituppackitinpodBy Eimear Deane

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Episode 99: A Half Year News Recap 27:44

11M ago27:44

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In this abbreviated, Father's Day Episode, I discuss a few of the topics focused on in the last few months and add new information or perspectives. Specifically, I look at the "final" results from the Mexican elections and discuss the near super majority of the MORENA party in Mexico's Congress. I also examine the continuing responses by the Mexica…

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The Cavalese Cable Car Disaster of 1998 | Episode 71 47:49

11M ago47:49

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Someone once said that skiing combines outdoor fun with knocking down trees with your face. Today, we learn that skiing can do a lot worse things to your face than knocking down a tree. On this episode: On today’s episode: we’ll see how hot dogging at work can destroy your soul; you’d forever remember the list of countries that make up the Alps tha…

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Episode 98: The Mexican Elections: What Happened and What Does It Mean? 43:56

11M ago43:56

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Mexico's national elections on June2 were historic in many respects. Most significantly is that Mexico elected its first woman, and first Jewish, President, and did so by an unprecedented margin. In this Episode, I discuss the election and look toward Mexico's future by discussing the reaction of the Mexican markets to Mrs. Scheinbaum's election an…

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