Best Jonathan Hansen Podcasts (2025)

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🔒 Robert Hansen 32:53

7h ago32:53

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Today's story is about a man that liked to hunt, but he wasn't hunting animals... SOURCES https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Hansen https://www.researchgate.net/publication/313161952_A_psychobiography_of_Robert_Hansen_The_Butcher-_Baker https://www.view.publicpower.org/media/robert-hansen…

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Pure Unadulterated Internet 55:00

1h ago55:00

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This week Dave objects to a prescription, Jes went to Hell and back (Tacoma), Jon suggests using one's imagination, and Cody has some pretty cool scars. Also, mostly consensual matching tattoos! Show Notes: 00:00 - The Beginning 01:41 - Science Time with Dave: Solar Flares 10:03 - Jes' Segment: What Have You Been Up To? 29:04 - Jon's Segment: Eulog…

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Ep 699 - Arrival (Stories of Your Life and Others), by Ted Chiang 1:31:15

4d ago1:31:15

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This collection of short stories runs the gamut from biblical fiction to sci-fi mockumentary to "short story that inspired a very successful film named Arrival." Recurring themes include Creation, Thought, and Perception. Pretty heavy stuff! But Chiang tackles it all with creativity and flair. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to squares…

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🔒 Bill Sproat and Mary Petry 38:14

5d ago38:14

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Today’s story is about a tragedy that rocked the Ohio State campus area when two students were brutally murdered in an off campus apartment. MERCH https://sowillistudios.itemorder.com/shop/category/487782/ SOURCES https://www.thelantern.com/projects/project/the-tragedy-of-bill-and-mary-an-ohio-state-cold-case-…

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Spies! - Poloni-milk 29:25

7d ago29:25

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In this episode Elias doesn't know how to think on his feet, Jory bought a special marker, Roland is here for a job, and Ethan is blamed for the clock. The Plot... Thickens!By Drowning Man Productions

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#273 : WINK MARTINDALE - Stories from an iconic TV and radio career. A legend we will dearly miss and never forget.. 1:00:38

7d ago1:00:38

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Wink Martindale, the legendary radio and television icon, died in Rancho Mirage, California on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the age of 91. The king of game shows who was perhaps best known for hosting the beloved Tic-Tac-Dough and Gambit, had a remarkable 74-year career. He was surrounded by family and his beloved wife of 49 years, Sandra Martindale…

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Ep 698 - The Ministry of Time, by Kaliane Bradley 1:12:43

11d ago1:12:43

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Have podcast, will (time) travel! This is the time travel book-slash-romance novel you write when you’re enamored with a hot old-timey boat guy and his doomed Arctic exploration. It’s got a whole lot going on, for better or worse! Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis. Follow @overduepod on Instagram and Bluesky Advertise on Overdue See Pri…

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Susan Powell 45:15

11d ago45:15

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Send us a text This is a wild case about a missing mom and a SUPER weird family. SUBSCRIBE: https://missingmidwest.buzzsprout.com/2210863/supporters/new MERCH: https://sowillistudios.itemorder.com/shop/category/487782/ SOURCES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Susan_Powell https://abcnews.go.com/US/susan-powell-disappearance-young-son…

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🔒 The Watts Family 35:41

13d ago35:41

35:41

Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Today's story is a true “the husband did it”. This is the case of the Watts family. See our new "Wait A Minute" shirts on our Merch Store: https://sowillistudios.itemorder.com/shop/category/487782/ SOURCES https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watts_family_murders https://www.nytimes.com/article/chris-watts-case.html…

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I'm Allowed to Judge You 23:45

13d ago23:45

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This week Cody gives adoption advice, Dave is housing whole mushrooms, and Jes praises the rain. Also, everyone get a rake! Show Notes: 00:00 - The Beginning 01:40 - Cody's Words of Wisdom 07:56 - Dave's Segment: Paterson's Premises 13:16 - Jes' Segment: New Choice 20:13 - The Ending ~~~~ Come hang out on our Discord server! Check out Jes on her Tw…

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Ep 697 - The Sound and the Fury, by William Faulkner 1:15:49

18d ago1:15:49

1:15:49

This is a podcast, recorded by two nincompoops, full of the novel The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner, signifying...something? a recording in which we discuss the Modernism the italics the three sons the Mother the golf course the South and is Craig sick who knows this consciousness won't stream itself you know This episode is sponsored by S…

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Prison Education at Saint Louis University; Paul Lynch, PhD; 6-Apr-2025 24:41

17d ago24:41

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The Saint Louis University Prison Education was founded in 2007 at the Eastern Reception and Diagnostic Correction Center in Bonne Terre, MO. Since then, it has reached over 4,500 incarcerated individuals through an accredited associate of arts Program, an arts program, and a college preparatory program. The Program has transformed the lives of man…

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Marina Boelter 33:14

20d ago33:14

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Send us a text Today's story is about a young woman who went missing. An ex boyfriend, a stranger, an affair, and a killer are all suspects. But who is responsible? $5 Subscriptions to Murdered Midwest https://www.buzzsprout.com/2210863/subscribe?mibextid=Zxz2cZ MERCH STORE https://sowillistudios.itemorder.com/shop/category/487782/ SOURCES https://…

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🔒 Casey Pitzer 37:45

20d ago37:45

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Today's story takes us to Ohio and is about a young mother found dead. Her death was ruled an accident, but her family says otherwise. Lost evidence, cover ups and conflicts of interest. This case is wild. MERCH: https://sowillistudios.itemorder.com/shop/category/487782/ SUBSCRIBE: https://missingmidwest.buzzs…

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Spies! - Throwing an Intervention 38:36

20d ago38:36

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In this episode Ethan is two hours off, Elias validates from afar, and Jory is in agony. The Plot... Thickens!By Drowning Man Productions

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Ep 696 - Sunrise on the Reaping (The Hunger Games #0.5), by Suzanne Collins 1:35:49

25d ago1:35:49

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The Hunger Games are back, and so are we! Remember Haymitch Abernathy, the occasionally sympathetic drunk from the original Hunger Games trilogy? Well, here he is as a young man, being ground into dust by his authoritarian government and its media apparatus. Collins really wants to make sure that you Get It This Time. Our theme music was composed b…

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A Guide to Critical Thinking: The Power of Questioning Our Beliefs; Melanie Trecek-King; 30-Mar-2025 26:33

24d ago26:33

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Is what you believe true? In a world filled with information (and misinformation), the ability to discern truth is crucial. This talk introduces a simple yet effective thought experiment with six key questions designed to help you critically examine your beliefs and protect yourself from being fooled by inaccurate or misleading information.…

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Shaina Kirkpatrick + Shausha Hensen 26:14

26d ago26:14

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Send us a text Shaina + Shausha were just 2 years and 2 months old when they went on a road trip with their mom and her friends. But the friends weren't who they claimed to be and the girls mom was found dead, and there were no sign of the two little girls. Did they meet the same fate as their mother, or are they still out there somewhere? Someone …

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🔒 Oakland City Child Killings 34:18

28d ago34:18

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Today's story is about a serial killer with ties to a much larger scandal. SOURCES https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oakland_County_Child_Killer https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/who-is-the-oakland-county-child-killer-50-years-later-murders-remain-open https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/conspiracy-north-fox-island-the-…

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Pepsi or Coke? 37:55

27d ago37:55

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This week Jes struggles to appreciate Mautog, the god of war, Cody struggles to get to a meeting on time, and Dave struggles to simply ask questions. Also, good old midwestern talk-speed roots! Show Notes: 00:00 - The Beginning 02:08 - Style It!: Art Nouveau 13:40 - Cody's Segment: Questions 26:05 - Dave's Segment: Paterson's Premises 32:55 - The E…

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Ep 695 - Orbital, by Samantha Harvey 1:07:49

1M ago1:07:49

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We're up on the International Space Station this week, floating around with our coworkers/friends, looking at the earth as it speeds by multiple times a day. We're not really "doing" anything in like, a "narrative" sense. But it's a vibe, man. Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis. Follow @overduepod on Instagram and Bluesky Advertise on Ov…

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Lisa Stebic 23:38

1M ago23:38

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Send us a text Today's story is about a young mother of two who vanished from Illinois and hasn't been seen since. $5 SUUBSCRIPTION TO MURDERED MIDWEST https://www.buzzsprout.com/2210863/subscribe?mibextid=Zxz2cZ MERCH https://sowillistudios.itemorder.com/shop/category/487782/ SOURCES https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/the-lisa-stebic-case-12-years-…

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🔒 Fox Island 27:07

1M ago27:07

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Today's story is about a serial killer, conspiracies, underground sex rings and an unknown perpetrator. SOURCES https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oakland_County_Child_Killer https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/who-is-the-oakland-county-child-killer-50-years-later-murders-remain-open https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/con…

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Spies! - Timetables All Around 33:54

1M ago33:54

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In this episode Jory teaches chess, Ethan used to be pro, and Elias gets warmed up. The Plot... Thickens!By Drowning Man Productions

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Ep 694 - Supercomputer (Choose Your Own Adventure), by Edward Packard 1:31:35

1M ago1:31:35

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GREETINGS LISTENER. HOW ARE YOU FEELING TODAY? IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME. CAN YOU EXPLAIN THE BOOK SUPERCOMPUTER BY EDWARD PACKARD? Sometimes people make mistak. YES THEY DO. SHALL WE PLAY A GAME(BOOK)? This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to squarespace.com/overdue for 10% of your first purchase of a website or domain. Our theme music was comp…

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Framing the Unimaginable: Ethics in the Anthropocene; Rev. Dr. David Breeden; 16-Mar-2025 28:10

1M ago28:10

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Felix Adler believed that philosophy should speak to everyone, not only scholars. At its heart, ontology—the study of being—is about exploring what it means to exist and how we find our place in the world. For Adler, this exploration was the foundation of ethical Humanism, a philosophy grounded in naturalism, reason, and empathy. These values help …

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Eugene Martin + Marc Warren 28:40

1M ago28:40

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Send us a text Today's story is about two separate cases - two little boys - two years apart. I'll let you decide if they're connected. Want more content? We have 70 bonus episodes that you can have access to with just a $5 subscription! Here's the link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2210863/subscribe?mibextid=Zxz2cZ Want some Missing Midwest Merch? h…

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🔒 Charles Manson 55:10

1M ago55:10

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Today’s story is about one of the craziest men in history. A story of hippies, drugs, and murder. Today, we are talking about Charles Manson. MERCH https://sowillistudios.itemorder.com/shop/category/487782/By Jonathan + Kayla Keith

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Always Thank Yourself 46:21

1M ago46:21

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This week Dave doesn't like the heat, Jes doesn't sound as aggressive, Jon doesn't compete with the organ, and Cody doesn't need Venezuelan beaver jerky. Also, the sun is healing! Show Notes: 00:00 - The Beginning 02:07 - Science Time with Dave: Auroras 07:27 - Jes' Segment: Sex With Me Is Like... 19:28 - Jon's Segment: What Have You Been Up To? 33…

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Ep 693 - Piranesi, by Susanna Clarke 1:06:57

2M ago1:06:57

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Welcome to the infinite halls of Piranesi’s House. Don’t mind the flooded basement, or the cloudy attic, or the fact that staying here more than a day starts to really take a toll on your memory. Piranesi’s got it all written down, so he knows everything there is to know about the House. Or does he? This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give onl…

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More Than Just Trails: Reimagining Greenway Impacts; Emma Klues; 9-Mar-2025 26:58

2M ago26:58

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Great Rivers Greenway, your regional public agency connecting together three counties with greenway trails, turns 25 this year! Hear about how a greenway is brought to life with and for our communities, and how the agency has evolved over their first 25 years, deepening their impact and exploring what else greenways can do for our region. Join us i…

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🔒 Jacob Wetterling 26:03

2M ago26:03

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Today's story is about a little boy who was kidnapped and murdered. His killer lived as a free man for most of his life. MERCH https://sowillistudios.itemorder.com/shop/category/487782/ SOURCES https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Jacob_Wetterling https://features.apmreports.org/in-the-dark/jacob-wetterling…

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Billy Martin 27:28

2M ago27:28

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Send us a text Today's story about a young boy from a small Indiana town who went missing 68 years ago, and didn't leave a single clue behind. GET ACCESS TO 65+ MORE EPISODES! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2210863/subscribe?mibextid=Zxz2cZ MERCH https://sowillistudios.itemorder.com/shop/category/487782/ SOURCES https://www.mywabashvalley.com/news/spec…

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Spies! - And Goat's Milk 40:29

2M ago40:29

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In this episode, Elias has the bowl, Ethan has the heart of a performer, Roland has the milk, and Jory has the sniper rifle. The Plot... Thickens!By Drowning Man Productions

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Ep 692 - The Princess Bride, by William Goldman 1:13:43

2M ago1:13:43

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It's not every day you run across this skillful an abridgment of S. Morgenstern's classic tale of love and adventure, one that was also turned into a beloved feature film of the same name. But there's something weird going on here. Both author and abridger are editorializing a LOT, and I'm not sure I can even find the kingdom of Florin on a map. Oh…

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🔒 Ricky Chadek 37:08

2M ago37:08

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Today's story is about a little boy who went for a bike ride and never came home. 39 years later, detectives are still trying to figure out who took Rickey Chadek. MERCH https://sowillistudios.itemorder.com/shop/category/487782/By Jonathan + Kayla Keith

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Zahkia Mendoza Game 2 14:40

2M ago14:40

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After a terrific win last week, Zahkia is back this week to see if she can get another win. Listen in and play along! Here are today’s clues: 1. lock, monstrous jewelry?, nominatively deterministic athlete?, nuts . 2. West Coast baller, familiarly?, one of mid-April's high?, non-athletic Sportswear?, former first daughter's middle name. 3. Courtney…

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Basically AI 31:08

2M ago31:08

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This week Cody moves to strike, Dave has his birthday, and Jes loves her family. Also, fake mustaches! Show Notes: 00:00 - Cold Open 00:24 - The Beginning 01:35 - Cody's Words of Wisdom 08:55 - Dave's Segment: Paterson's Premises 15:27 - Jes' Segment: The Scene Foretold 26:40 - The Ending ~~~~ Come hang out on our Discord server! Check out Jes on h…

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Ep 691 - The Invasion (Animorphs #1), by K.A. Applegate 1:48:15

2M ago1:48:15

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The time has come...to become...Animorphs! We had a blast diving into this 90s sci-fi hit for Scholastic. The kids: they become animals. The stakes: they become apocalyptic! Complete our listener survey at gum.fm/overdue. Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis. Follow @overduepod on Instagram and Bluesky Advertise on Overdue See Privacy Poli…

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Ricky Thomas Jr 21:51

2M ago21:51

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Send us a text Today’s story is about a troubled 13 year old boy who went missing under very suspicious circumstances…he might have ran away...or he might have been met with something more sinister. $5 MURDERED MIDWEST SUBSCRIPTION (~70 bonus episodes) https://www.buzzsprout.com/2210863/subscribe?mibextid=Zxz2cZ MERCH https://sowillistudios.itemord…

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🔒 Gabby Petito 32:11

2M ago32:11

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Today we are talking about the latest Netflix documentary…and it is a wild one. This is the story of Gabby Petito. MERCH https://sowillistudios.itemorder.com/shop/category/487782/ SOURCES https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/16/us/gabby-petito-timeline-missing-case/index.html https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/reports/a63…

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Zahkia Mendoza Game 1 11:26

2M ago11:26

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We've got OMG royalty here! Zahkia Mendoza is in the contestant seat to see if she can make the connections and return again next week. Here are today’s clues: 1. nickname for Venice or Pittsburgh, a problem for Königsberg?, title structures for Meryl Streep, Dude. 2. first of three in a two-person game, classic, ice, bottom. 3. movie millionaire, …

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Spies! - Like Making Chili 35:09

2M ago35:09

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In this episode, Ethan shares what he learned, Elias feels slighted, and Jory had to bring someone to work today. The Plot... Thickens!By Drowning Man Productions

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Ep 690 - The Vanishing Half, by Brit Bennett 1:08:13

2M ago1:08:13

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How does one construct an identity? And what must you sacrifice to forge one all your own (and who is most impacted by your choices)? Bennett's acclaimed novel The Vanishing Half meditates on these questions and more in a story about passing, sister/motherhood, and acting. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to squarespace.com/overdue for …

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