You don't have to be stuck in a prison cell to feel trapped in your own life. In Labyrinths, Amanda Knox and her partner Christopher Robinson delve into stories of getting lost and the resilience and personal growth it takes to find your way again. Through compassionate interviews, philosophical exploration, and playful debate, Amanda brings experience and wisdom born from international infamy and hard fought exoneration to conversations with fascinating people from all walks of life. Get ea ...
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Between our usual Labyrinths episodes, we sit down to debate something serious or silly and ask you: “Who’s Right?” What should you do when life throws you a curveball? How should you react? Can getting fired from your job be a good thing? We would love to hear your thoughts on the matter! Reach out to us at https://www.amandaknox.com Get early acc…
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Seth Ferranti is a former LSD kingpin and fugitive on the US Marshall’s Top 15 Most Wanted list who faced a highly publicized and lengthy prison sentence due to the DEA's early-'90s crackdown on LSD. The self-described outlaw and ahead-of-his-time activist is now a journalist and filmmaker whose past life informs all aspects of his work. Get early …
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Between our usual Labyrinths episodes, we sit down to debate something serious or silly and ask you: “Who’s Right?” Should all drugs be decriminalized? What about legalized? What safeguards can we implement to deter abuse? In this episode, we explore legalizing illicit substances. We would love to hear your thoughts on the matter! Reach out to us a…
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On June 5th, 2024, Amanda was reconvicted of criminal slander in Italy. On August 8th, the Italian Court of Appeals in Florence finally released their motivation document explaining their reasoning for finding Amanda guilty. Chris and Amanda examine the illogic of their reasoning, and reflect on how it feels to be bringing this case yet again to It…
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Dr. Ethan Russo is a neurologist and psychopharmacology researcher, who in the medical community, is a self-described “salmon upstream against the current.” After a transformative experience with natural medicine in the Peruvian rainforest, the pharmacologist now spearheads cannabis and psychedelic research in an effort to treat the untreatable. Ge…
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Between our usual Labyrinths episodes, we sit down to debate something serious or silly and ask you: “Who’s Right?” How much space is too much in marriage? How do children affect a relationship? In this episode, we explore independence in marriage. We would love to hear your thoughts on the matter! Reach out to us at https://www.amandaknox.com Get …
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When Erden Eruc’s close friend and fellow adventurer Goran Krupp died in a climbing accident, Erden dedicated his life to adventure as a tribute to his friend, with a plan to circumnavigate the globe alone and entirely by human power, and to summit the tallest peaks on six continents. He is now a 18 time Guiness World Record holder, but strangely, …
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Between our usual Labyrinths episodes, we sit down to debate something serious or silly and ask you: “Who’s Right?” From intermittent fasting to connecting food to its source, we discuss healthy (or not-so-healthy) eating habits. We would love to hear your thoughts on the matter! Reach out to us at https://www.amandaknox.com Get early access to ad-…
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After battling substance abuse and an eating disorder, author, meditation guide, and therapist, Andrea Wachter, is now dedicated to ensuring her patients find the love for their bodies she lacked for decades. Wachter counsels patients anywhere from 6 to 80 year old. Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrin…
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Between our usual Labyrinths episodes, we sit down to debate something serious or silly and ask you: “Who’s Right?” Should snitches get stitches? From committing heinous crimes to eating grapes in the grocery store, we determine if these scenarios are snitch-worthy or better left ignored. We would love to hear your thoughts on the matter! Reach out…
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When North Carolina Doctor, Benjamin Gilmer, discovered that his doppelgänger predecessor had committed a gruesome murder, he pursued an investigation of his own. Through this journey he found himself questioning our understanding of moral responsibility, free will, and how our justice system responds to mental illness. Learn more about Dr. Gilmer'…
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Between our usual Labyrinths episodes, we sit down to debate something serious or silly and ask you: “Who’s Right?” Are we bound to become just like our parents, acquiring all their traits, good and bad? Come along as we ponder the prospect! Is there anything you'd rather not pass on to your own kids? We would love to hear your thoughts on the matt…
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Washingtonian, Janie Avey tells her story of being viciously targeted by a small town stalker and how she recovered after years of enduring impersonation, attempted kidnapping, theft, and more as her perpetrator tried to sabotage every corner of her life. Read the official Court of Appeals Ruling here: https://www.courts.wa.gov/opinions/pdf/387992_…
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After a night's sleep, Amanda has further reflections on what it's like to still be battling for her innocence 17 years after she was first arrested. www.amandaknox.com Twitter: @amandaknox | @manunderbridge IG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Knox Robinson Productions
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On June 5th, 2024, Amanda arrived at a courtroom in Florence, Italy, to defend herself against a charge of criminal slander stretching back to 2007. In this impromptu episode, recorded from the road, Chris lays out the background of this case, and Amanda shares her pre-trial jitters, and her immediate reflections after hearing the verdict. www.aman…
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Between our usual Labyrinths episodes, we sit down to debate something serious or silly and ask you: “Who’s Right?” Should you pick your wine based on the label? Should you avoid women with graying hair? These questions and more as we deliberate on the saying "don't judge a book by its cover." Do you judge books by their cover? We would love to hea…
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Dr. Lise Deguire shares her journey of resilience after enduring third-degree burns over 65% of her body. She is the author of Flashback Girl, Lessons on Resilience from a Burn Survivor is available on Amazon, Barnes&Noble, and bookshop.org. Find out more about Lise at lisedeguire.com Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by…
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Between our usual Labyrinths episodes, we sit down to debate something serious or silly and ask you: “Who’s Right?” Should trains have quiet cars? Should barbers, or dentists, chat with you during your appointment? Would you enter the silent check-out line at the grocery store, or is there some value to social small talk? We would love to hear your…
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When you strip away the plans, the memories, the thought-loops that continually fill the labyrinth of your mind, what's left? Amanda reflects on her own traumatic relationship with silence and isolation, and Christopher reports back from his week-long silent meditation retreat. Check out the Puget Sound Zen Center at: pszc.org Get early access to a…
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Between our usual Labyrinths episodes, we sit down to debate something serious or silly and ask you: “Who’s Right?” Is it possible to meticulously take on one meaningful task at a time, or is life just too darn complicated for that kind of focus? Should we find all our tasks to be equally worthy of our attention, or should we juggle our responsibil…
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#90 - A Daughter's Defense (Bethany George)
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Bethany Bourgeois George is the daughter of Alfred Bourgeois who was convicted of vicious crimes against his 2-year-old daughter, Ja’karenn. Bethany claims there is insurmountable evidence proving her father’s innocence on all charges and she has been fighting the last four years for exposure and justice. If you'd like to learn more about this case…
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Between our usual Labyrinths episodes, we sit down to debate something serious or silly and ask you “Who’s Right?” Is it ok to Google your employees or investigate your ex's Facebook page... just to see what they've been up to? In this episode, we playfully debate the pros and and cons of internet stalking. Do you disagree with our perspective? We …
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#89 - Sperm Daddy (Aaron Long & Jessica Share)
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Years after giving birth to his child, Jessica tracks down her anonymous sperm donor and they embark on an unexpected journey. In this episode of Labyrinths, we interview Jessica Share and Aaron Long as they unravel their totally backward love story. Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon. …
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Between our usual Labyrinths episodes, we sit down to debate something serious or silly and ask you “Who’s Right?” Imagine if renowned actor Tom Hanks was exposed for drinking the blood of children– would "Forrest Gump" ever be the same? Could Mr. Hanks be redeemed? Luckily there are no such allegations. (Stay cool, Tom Hanks!) In this episode, we …
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We are now routinely faced with a dilemma: News breaks that an artist beloved has done something horrible. How does that change our experience of their art? There’s no one better to help us explore this thorny territory than Claire Dederer, author of "Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma." Get a copy of Claire's book at: https://www.powells.com/book/monsters-…
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Is suicide ever justifiable? Can you go out on a high note? Is it always a result of mental illness? The content warning should be obvious on this one and it should go without saying that this theoretical discussion does not endorse suicide. https://988lifeline.org/ Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrin…
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#87 - How Do You Want to Die? (Susan Pitiger)
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Our local death doula, Susan Pitiger, brings light to the process of dying and what you can do to prepare for the inevitable. Are all your affairs in order? Are all our affairs in order? In this episode, we're asking you and ourselves: "How do you want to die?" Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths o…
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#86 - Zen and the Art of Emergency Medicine (Kat Moore)
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The emergency room and the ICU are not just emotionally draining and traumatic environments for patients, but for healthcare workers as well. ER doctor Kat Moore tells us how Zen Buddhism is working its way into emergency rooms to improve the wellbeing of both patients and doctors. Learn more about the Contemplative Medicine Fellowship at: https://…
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#85 - First, Do No Harm (Richard Pallardy)
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Despite the best efforts of healthcare professionals, medical errors are responsible for tens of thousands of annual deaths. Today, Richard Pallardy, a freelance writer from Chicago, tells us the story of the medical odyssey his mother went through in the fall of 2015. Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Laby…
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Who's Right? - Valentine's Day and All Things Love
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Valentine's Day...Is it good or is it whack? Is love at first sight a thing? How does love last, or get lost? And what about that tricksy thing: self love? Episodes of Who's Right?--our series of playful, personal, and philosophical debates--are normally only avaialable to our patreon subscribers, but in the spirit of free love, and because we've g…
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#84 - The Modern Trauma Toolkit (Dr. Christy Gibson)
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"Trauma" has become a controversial word in the current culture wars. It's a point of pride for some, an excuse for others. But trauma is undoubtedly real, and it effects the body. Dr. Christy Gibson, author of The Modern Trauma Toolkit, has studied the neurophysiological effects of trauma and how we can alter the body's reflexive responses to find…
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#83 - A Father, a Son, a Brawl, and a Gun (Nicole Ivie)
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A few months into the pandemic, in the early morning on July 5th, Nicole Ivie woke up to the sounds of gunfire. She would soon discover that six men had come to her house, that her son had been badly beaten, that her husband had brought a gun into the equation, and that her son was the shooter. From that moment on, nothing would ever be the same. S…
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#82 - Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (Dr. Kari Nixon)
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Dr. Kari Nixon studies the intersection of death, disease, and community, and how illness impacts identity. It's a topic she pursued without even realizing that she herself was a victim of Munchausen syndrome by proxy, which despite the flashy true crime narratives, often manifests in much more subtle ways than you might expect. Get early access to…
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Amanda and Chris reflect on what they gave up for 2023, what they'll give up for 2024, what their focus words are for the coming year, and what they're optimistic about and dreading for society. It's going to a be a turbulent future. How can we keep our balance? Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths …
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#80 - A Religious Conviction in Aliens (Michael Shermer)
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Why do people believe what they believe? Are religious convictions any different than believing that aliens have visited earth? Dr. Michael Shermer, founding publisher of Skeptic Magazine, host of The Michael Shermer Show, and author of many books, most recently Conspiracy: Why the Rational Believe the Irrational, helps us calibrate our skeptic's c…
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17 years after her arrest in 2007, Amanda is still, somehow, on trial in Italy... Her conviction for criminal slander was overturned in October, 2023, and she was sent back for retrial. What exactly led to this charge in the first place? What will the scope of this new trial be? And what does Amanda think about the recent news that Rudy Guede, the …
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#78 - Revelations of an Opened Marriage (Minda Lane)
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A year shy of turning 40, Minda Lane realized she wasn't happy in her marriage, and she proposed to her husband Jack that they try out polyamory. She didn't antipate how this would dredge up her old trauma, and force her to reckon with who she really was. Minda Lane is the author of "Men, Myself, and I: Revelations of an Opened Marriage," available…
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#77 - Live at THING Festival (Chris Ballew)
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In August of 2023, we took Labyrinths LIVE to THING Festival in Port Townsend, WA. In front of a packed house at the Wheeler Theater, we chatted with Chris Ballew, lead singer from The Presidents of the United States of America, the man behind Caspar Babypants, and one of our favorite contemporary musicians who's been putting out jammy psychedlic s…
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#76 - Excellent Advice for Living (Kevin Kelly)
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There's some wisdom you can only find when you're lost, which has led Kevin Kelly, senior Maverick and co-founder Wired magazine, to get lost intentionally through decades of travelling. Along the way, he's collected some gems of wisdom and invented many of his own. Kevin Kelly is the author of Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I'd Known E…
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#75 - Bean Dad Redemption Arc (John Roderick)
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Musician and podcaster John Roderick's most unenviable accomplishment was becoming Twitter’s main character from January 3rd through January 5th of 2021. We’re cracking open that can of beans to get the real story, and to talk about surviving cancellation, losing friends, and what we can learn about broader cultural trends. Get early access to ad-f…
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#74 - What's Our Problem? (Tim Urban)
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Author, blogger, and cartoonist Tim Urban of WaitButWhy.com helps us dissect what's causing the political, social, and tribal dysfunction in our society with the help of golems, genies, the thought ladder, and the speech curve. Check out Tim's new book, What's Our Problem? Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting …
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#73 - Joyride (Kristen & Ville Jokinen)
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Kristen and Ville Jokinen bought some bicycles and decided to go for a ride. They weren't experienced cyclists at all, so they thought, why not start in Alaska and bike all the way to the southernmost tip of Argentina? What could go wrong? Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon. www.patreon…
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#72 - Debunking Innocence (Andrew Hammel)
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After very publicly advocating for the innocence of a man named Jens Soering, who spent over 30 years in prison for a double murder he says he didn’t commit, we encountered new information that gave us serious reason to doubt his innocence, and we found ourselves in ethical dilemma. This led us to connect with journalist Andrew Hammel to give a fai…
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Todays guest is an actor from our home town of Seattle. You may know him from Community, The Soup, The White House Correspondent's dinner, or his newest show Animal Control! We dig into dyslexia, pediatric heart surgery, and the ethics of comedy. Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon. www.…
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#70 - Lost in Faith (Megan Phelps-Roper)
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Megan Phelps-Roper is the author of the book, Unfollow: a journey from hatred to hope, about her upbringing in and departure from the Westboro Baptist Church. Megan is also the host of the podcast series The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling, produced by The Free Press, which dissects the backlash against Rowling from a perspective informed by Megan's o…
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#69 - You Might Go to Prison, Even Though You're Innocent (Justin Brooks)
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Justin Brooks is the author of You Might Go To Prison, Even Though You're Innocent. He is also the director of the California Innocence Project, which has freed 36 wrongly convicted people from over 570 years of wrongful imprisonment. But what sort of toll does that work take on the people who do it? And what do you learn along the way? Get early a…
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#68 - Blood Money - Part 5: True Crime With A Conscience
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In part 5, the final installment of Blood money, we're looking to the future to ask: how can true crime be more ethical? What does true crime with a conscience look like? Many of our previous guests, and few new ones like Mark Olshaker and Jon Ronson offer some thoughts on where the genre is heading, and how we might all shape it for the better. Ge…
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#67 - Blood Money - Part 4: Murdertopia
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True crime has spawned a fandom like no other, with controversial merch, conventions, and online sleuths. Sarah Turney, Jen Tisdale, Paul Holes, and Katherine Laidlaw help us disect this fandom, and see the costs and consequences of true crime obsession. This is part 4 of Blood Money, a five-part miniseries. Get early access to ad-free episodes, bo…
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#66 - Blood Money - Part 3: The Content Machine
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In part 3 of Blood Money, we're stepping inside the content machine. Filmmaker Brian McGinn and author Nicki Egan take us through the incentives and pitfalls facing any true crime content creator. Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon. www.patreon.com/knoxrobinson www.knoxrobinson.com Twit…
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#65 - Blood Money - Part 2: The Fishbowl
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In part 2 of Blood Money, we're stepping into the ground zero where all true crime stories originate: with the victims. Kris Pedretti, Christine Marie, and Sarah Turney help us explore what it means to be at the center of a true crime story, and how the media can be another source of trauma. Content warning: sexual assault and sex trafficking. Get …
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