Best Sam Putnam Podcasts (2024)

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The Secret Service (Charles' Angles, Vol. 2) 1:06:09

44m ago1:06:09

1:06:09

Brothers and sisters, this week, we discuss history tidbits like the creation of the Secret Service, Medieval "Love is Blind", civil war elephants, and more. Leave a review on Itunes/Spotify please. Suggestion of someone we should cover or have a follow-up question/correction from one of the episodes? Write in! overshadowedpod@gmail.com Check out t…

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Jimmy "Double Snakes" Swaggart (Jerry Lee Lewis Pt. II) 47:10

2h ago47:10

47:10

We cover scandalized televangelist, Jimmy Swaggart's, Jerry Lee Lewis' cousin who was caught with a prostitute TWICE. His worse sin of all? Trying to pay these hard-working women $10 ($36 in 2024). Have a suggestion for someone we should cover or have a follow-up question/correction from one of the episodes? Write in! overshadowedpod@gmail.com Chec…

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Myra "The Kid" Lewis (Jerry Lee Lewis) 59:58

2d ago59:58

59:58

There's a whole lotta sleezin' going on this week as we cover Myra Lewis, the 13-year old child bride and first cousin of rockstar Jerry Lee Lewis, who lost it all once England found out he married a child. Aw. We discuss how their fraudulent marriage became a reality, getting canceled in the 50's, and the warm embrace of Jerry into country music's…

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Charles' Angles 1:09:52

11d ago1:09:52

1:09:52

We discuss history tidbits like Catherine the Great's "Equine Myth", Pope Gregory's cat ban, shrooms-fueled berserkers and more. Leave a review on Itunes/Spotify please. Suggestion of someone we should cover or have a follow-up question/correction from one of the episodes? Write in! overshadowedpod@gmail.com Check out the Patreon:https://www.patreo…

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Billy Carter (Jimmy Carter) feat. Will Foskey 53:53

25d ago53:53

53:53

The boys cover America's most famous alcoholic this week with Will Foskey in this episode about Billy Carter, featuring belly flop contests, Peanut Lolita, alcoholism, and a scandal with Lybia called Billygate. Have a suggestion for someone we should cover or have a follow-up question/correction from one of the episodes? Write in! overshadowedpod@g…

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Elliot Roosevelt (Teddy Roosevelt) [Re-Edited] 1:41:00

1M ago1:41:00

1:41:00

This week's a repost of an episode we did on Elliot and Teddy Roosevelt. The audio has been boosted, and the fat has been trimmed. If you're interested in the original version, I put that on Patreon.com, https://www.patreon.com/overshadowedpodcast This week, Zach & Charles discuss the troubled life of Theodore Roosevelt's younger brother Elliott Ro…

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Stage 4 Morning Coughs (Zach Russell & Nick Hopping) 1:04:05

1M ago1:04:05

1:04:05

Charles is in the hospital, and we welcome Nick Hopping to his new role as permanent replacement host for now. This episode, Nick goes to first base mid-REM sleep, and his beautiful ruby red station wagon gets smashed by a man passed out at the wheel. In the news: tornados are spinning up more frequently, the prime minister of iran went down like a…

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Send the Tents (Zach & Charles) 56:51

2M ago56:51

56:51

Zach almost does a career-ruining show for Columbia University. Charles find a Disney hidden penis in hold music. Check out the Patreon for videos of the Boca/St. Petersburg sets. https://www.patreon.com/overshadowedpodcast Check out other places to listen here: https://linktr.ee/overshadowed_podcast Recorded February 2024 Produced by Zach Russell …

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Sam Adams (John Adams) feat. Harshil Shukla 58:12

3M ago58:12

58:12

Zach and Charles talk American Revolution with Harshil Shukla in this episode about Sam and John Adams. One's a fiery late-blooming behind-the-scenes ugly batman and the other's a learned fat president who loves his naked morning strolls. Featuring: Sam Adam's grave, boufing tea, a lot of anti-Hancock rhetoric and more. A failure until 41 years old…

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"Would You Mind?" (Zach & Charles) 57:24

4M ago57:24

57:24

Zach crashes a wedding and swims with alligators. Charles struggles to sell exercise equipment to the one percent. We also discuss Drake Bell, Israel, TikTok ban, Jeff Jackson, and how to lie your way into free drinks. Check out the Patreon for videos of the Boca/St. Petersburg sets and vlog content: https://www.patreon.com/overshadowedpodcast Chec…

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"Fat Tongue" (Cory and Zach Russell) 57:48

5M ago57:48

57:48

APPLICATIONS ARE STILL OPEN for experiencing solar eclipse totality with Cory Russell April 8, 2024 in a Lake Placid airbnb. Submit resume/picture to overshadowedpod@gmail.com. This week, we welcome Cory Russell, Zach's actual brother, for a little bro show where Cory makes a play for thematic consistency and pisses Zach off. This week, we tackle c…

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Jamukha (Genghis Khan’s Blood Brother) 1:18:40

5M ago1:18:40

1:18:40

Grab a hat full of sour horse milk and hunker down with yur(t) boys this week as we cover the doomed bromance between Genghis Khan [aka "Temugin"] and his blood-brother-turned-rival, Jamukha. Both imprisoned by Merkits as kids, Temugin and Jamukha make it official with a blood oath, and when Temugin's bride gets stolen by another band of those pesk…

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The Klondike Gold Rush (California Gold Rush) 2:19:15

6M ago2:19:15

2:19:15

We're back with our coldest episode yet, covering North America's most overshadowed gold rush - the Yukon/Klondike - that spanned 1896-1899 and yielded MORE GOLD than the California gold rush, which lasted twice as long. Featuring: outdoorsy gambling addicts, deadbeat dads, lady-yeast, the boom town of Dawson, a scamming willy wonka type, and what …

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Hashtag Stay Bummed (Zach and Charles) 1:19:48

7M ago1:19:48

1:19:48

No jokes this week, just important causes: post-9/11 awareness campaigns, hate-free "smear the queer" alternatives, and tips for maintaining male friendships. Also, if anyone knows any touring 21-year-olds who want 2 all around good guys in their roster, drop us a line: overshadowedpod@gmail.com Sign up for the Patreon for bonus episodes! https://l…

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Special Guest: Notorious M.E.G.A.N. (Caroline Baniewicz) 1:26:03

8M ago1:26:03

1:26:03

This week we welcome the very funny, pseudo-comedian Megan Baniewicz to Overshadowed to discuss being homeschooled (TX), the grace period of early 20's-hood slowly trickling away, getting away with Club Penguin, & much more. Also featured on this episode is Megan's very funny, definitively-comedian sister, Caroline Baniewicz!: A singer. A comic. A …

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Eva Braun (Adolf Hitler) 1:32:51

9M ago1:32:51

1:32:51

Overshadowed welcomes Ben Kirschenbaum to discuss simpler timesFollow us and Ben herehttps://www.instagram.com/benkirschenbaum/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@benkirschenbaumhttps://linktr.ee/overshadowed_podcast Suggestions for a sibling or spouse we should cover? Write in to overshadowedpod@gmail.com.Check out the Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/ov…

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"Lady Bird” Johnson (Lyndon B. Johnson), Part 2 41:17

10M ago41:17

41:17

PART 2! We dive right into Lyndon B. Johnson's reasons for departing from his racist southern past and how Lady Bird pushed him to run for elected office. We end with his hog shower, so if you're keen on hearing about that, skip to the last 10 minutes. Suggestions for a sibling or spouse we should cover? Write in to overshadowedpod@gmail.com. Check…

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”Lady Bird” Johnson (Lyndon B. Johnson), Part 1 1:08:06

10M ago1:08:06

1:08:06

This week, we're covering Lyndon B. Johnson's wife, "Lady Bird" Johnson, an incredibly intelligent and successful woman in her own right. Not only was she the *first* President's wife to earn well over $1,000,000 before becoming First Lady, she also prevented our nation's highways from growing littered with billboards & rubble, and inspired Lyndon'…

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Picked Last, After Girls (Zach, Charles, and Nick Hopping) 1:35:09

12M ago1:35:09

1:35:09

This week, Nick gets picked last in a co-ed game of capture the flag, we meet the saddest woman in Pennsylvania, and Zach struggles to be a mean jerk while Nick and Charles excel at the artform. In the end, we can all agree you're filthy perverts. Go subscribe to our patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/overshadowedpodcast Follow us o…

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Theo Van Gogh (Vincent Van Gogh) feat. Matisyahu Nissim 2:03:05

12M ago2:03:05

2:03:05

This week we welcome the vastly overqualified & hilarious Matisyahu Nissim to talk about Vincent Van Gogh's younger brother, Theo - a historically significant and successful art dealer in his own right - who supports Vincent financially, professionally, and emotionally through Vincent's life of turmoil. Special shoutout to Theo's wife who stayed wi…

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”Conveyor Belt of Twinks” (Zach & Charles) 1:23:24

1y ago1:23:24

1:23:24

It's freaky friday this week. Charles returns from a business after battling a paranoid AirBnB host. Zach goes to a concert alone and finds a hole in his tooth. Was it the chocolate-covered nuts, or the pit? Email your diagnosis to overshadowedpod@gmail.com Have a suggestion for someone we should cover or have a follow-up question/correction from o…

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(ARCHIVED) Elliot Roosevelt & Katie Mann (Theodore Roosevelt) 1:44:45

1y ago1:44:45

1:44:45

Let's cut straight to chase/moral of the story: BEWARE THE ABYSS. This week, Zach & Charles discuss the troubled life of Theodore Roosevelt's younger brother Elliott Roosevelt, who shared a fate similar to that of Rosemary Kennedy after an illegitimate child with a chambermaid 'threatens' TR's run at the Presidency... Or does it? Please write in to…

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Clamboozled (Zach & Charles) 1:51:22

1y ago1:51:22

1:51:22

WOO-EEEE this ep is a hot one! Setback Zach returns with a weekend of misery, Charles gets clamboozled at Chowderfest, and discuss how to get away with peeing a little on your pants. Have a suggestion for someone we should cover or have a follow-up question/correction from one of the episodes? Write in! overshadowedpod@gmail.com Check out the Patre…

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”Science NoGood” (Patreon Teaser) 6:14

1y ago6:14

6:14

This is a small segment from this week's Patreon, where we talk about Silence Dogood letters. Full bonus episode available on Patreon.com/overshadowedpodcastBy overshadowedpod

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James Franklin (Benjamin Franklin) 1:24:26

1y ago1:24:26

1:24:26

This week! We cover James Franklin, Ben's older brother and print master who beats him until he truly understands what it means to be antivax. Have a suggestion for someone we should cover or have a follow-up question/correction from one of the episodes? Write in! overshadowedpod@gmail.com Check out the Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/overshadowedp…

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Springtime Peeshee (Zach and Charles) 1:30:23

1y ago1:30:23

1:30:23

Hot ep this week! Silverback Zach faces off against the Poolking, Charles prevents man-r*pe, and several minor characters vomit. Charles pees no fewer than 6 times. Have a suggestion for someone we should cover or have a follow-up question/correction from one of the episodes? Write in! overshadowedpod@gmail.com Check out the Patreon: https://www.pa…

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#6.11: Assisted Reproductive Technology, Fertility, and IVF 51:22

1y ago51:22

51:22

This week, Syd and Jess are here to talk all about IVF, fertility treatments, IUI, and all of the other topics that fall under the umbrella of Assisted Reproductive Technology. According to the CDC, about 1 out of every 5 people trying to conceive a child are unable to do so within a year, and that’s what they call infertility. 10-30% of infertilit…

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#6.10: Havana Syndrome Mystery 40:20

1+ y ago40:20

40:20

This week Syd & Jess are BACK and ready to talk about the mysterious ailment plaguing CIA officers and US Diplomats across the globe - Havana Syndrome. In 2016, American and Canadian diplomats in Cuba began suffering STRANGE neurological symptoms. The debate is still alive regarding whether it was a sonic attack, some kind of environmental exposure…

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Marie Antoinette (Louis XVI) 1:54:08

1+ y ago1:54:08

1:54:08

This week, Zach gets crunched by a Porsche, and the boys explain the unexpected rise and fatal fall of Marie Antoinette, featuring: luxury binges, a horny bishops, scheming half-bloods, prostitute doppelgängers, HSBIC's, and a very expensive diamond necklace. Long live Freedom Pod. Have a suggestion for someone we should cover or have a follow-up q…

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#6.9: Giulia Tofana, the Italian Poisoner 45:18

1+ y ago45:18

45:18

This week we're continuing to celebrate Women's History Month with an episode about Giulia Tofana, who used her cosmetic line to help hundreds of women get away with murder. If you believe her confessions, Giulia may just be the most successful serial killer you've never heard of. If you want to help us grow, don't forget to subscribe and leave us …

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Louis ”Stanislob” XVIII (Louis XVI) 1:41:21

1+ y ago1:41:21

1:41:21

Back on our sibling grind! We're covering Louis Stanislas XVIII, who unlike his brother, King Louis XVI, avoided decapitation during the French Revolution and returned to France after decades living in exile to restore the monarchy. We really studied for this one folks... If you're in school and have an exam about the French Rev., after listening t…

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#6.8: The Incredible Dr. Mary Putnam Jacobi 39:58

1+ y ago39:58

39:58

This week we kick off Women's History Month with an episode about Dr. Mary Putnam Jacobi, MD. She was a strong advocate for women in science and medicine, a leader in the women's rights movement in general, a doctor, a teacher, a scientist, and a badass! If you want to help us grow, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Send us an email …

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#6.7: Dr. Sam Sheppard, and the Unsolved Murder of Marilyn Sheppard, Pt. II 50:03

1+ y ago50:03

50:03

Syd & Jess are here to tell y'all the insane story of Dr. Sam Sheppard and the unsolved murder of his wife, Marilyn Reese Sheppard. In July 1954, Marilyn Sheppard was brutally killed in her home while her husband, a prominent neurosurgeon, slept downstairs. This episode is part 2 of 2, so don't forget to check out last week's episode for part 1! If…

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#6.6: Dr. Sam Sheppard, and the Unsolved Murder of Marilyn Sheppard, Pt. I 42:45

1+ y ago42:45

42:45

Syd & Jess are here to tell y'all the insane story of Dr. Sam Sheppard and the unsolved murder of his wife, Marilyn Reese Sheppard. In July 1954, Marilyn Sheppard was brutally killed in her home while her husband, a prominent neurosurgeon, slept downstairs. This episode is part I of 2, so don't forget to join us next week for the full story! If you…

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An Evening With The 1% (Zach & Charles) 52:28

1+ y ago52:28

52:28

Zach and Charles do a private gig for Gen-Z millionaires. Zach praises his girlfriend's vomiting skills, and Charles stages a coup d'bouncey house. Have a suggestion for someone we should cover or have a follow-up question/correction from one of the episodes? Write in! overshadowedpod@gmail.com Check out the Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/overshad…

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#6.5: CONVICTED - Dr. James Heaps 42:13

1+ y ago42:13

42:13

This week, Syd & Jess are here to tell you about the recent conviction of a former UCLA physician, Dr. James Heaps, who spent years sexually abusing his patients. Since Heaps' arrest in 2019, thousands of women have come forward claiming that he abused them. We want to honor the bravery and experiences of these survivors...if you or someone you kno…

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Alfred Daniel King (Martin Luther King Jr.) 1:10:26

1+ y ago1:10:26

1:10:26

Zach and Charles explore the impactful life of AD King, MLK's younger brother who was right by his side for the majority of the civil rights movement, responsible for the Fair Housing Act, and yet nobody knows about him. Have a suggestion for someone we should cover or have a follow-up question/correction from one of the episodes? Write in! oversha…

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#6.4: Psychedelic Medicine, with CEO Benjamin Lightburn 44:03

1+ y ago44:03

44:03

This week, Syd & Jess sit down with Benjamin (Ben) Lightburn, Co-Founder and CEO of Filament Health. Filament Health aims to combat the growing global mental health crisis through research, development, and education around natural psychedelics. Ben tells us all about the company's unique approach to tackling a growing number of mental health disor…

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#6.3: MSK, Dr. J. Milton Bowers 42:24

1+ y ago42:24

42:24

Syd & Jess are here to tell y'all about the murder of Cecelia Bowers, the 29-yo wife of Dr. J. Milton Bowers. Cecelia was the THIRD of Dr. Bowers' wives to have died under suspicious circumstances, so why is it that her murder is still considered "unsolved"? Join us to hear the full story! If you want to help us grow, don't forget to subscribe and …

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Mental Hogs (Zach & Charles) 1:20:56

1+ y ago1:20:56

1:20:56

We're back. Charles gets hazelcucked, Zach gets a cat, and we both try to be happy. Have a suggestion for someone we should cover or have a follow-up question/correction from one of the episodes? Write in! overshadowedpod@gmail.com Check out the Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/overshadowedpodcast Recorded January 2023. And follow us on social media…

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#6.2: Prosopagnosia (aka: Face Blindness) 46:13

1+ y ago46:13

46:13

This week, Syd & Jess are here to tell you all about a rare neurological condition called Prosopagnosia (more commonly known as face blindness). We're talking science and all about how the brain performs its own unique version of facial recognition software, so if you have trouble remembering faces, you're in good company! If you want to help us gr…

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#6.1: The Life and Legacy of Dr. Marie Curie 48:41

1+ y ago48:41

48:41

Welcome back, Malpals! To kick off SEASON 6, we're covering the fascinating life of the incredible Marie Curie. From her childhood in war-torn Poland, Marie would go on to become one of the most accomplished scientists of all time. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the first person to win a Nobel Prize TWICE, and she remains the ONLY pe…

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George Palmer Putnam (Amelia Earhart) 1:30:42

1+ y ago1:30:42

1:30:42

This week! Amelia Earhart's man & manager, George P. Putnam, an extremely competent promoter who made it possible for Amelia to turn her love of aviation into a full-blown airborne career. That is, until she completes her mission from the U.S. government by taking a dive in the Marshall Islands. It's all in there. We also read Amelia's pre-marriage…

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”Schrödinger’s Micropenis” (Charles & Zach) 58:39

1+ y ago58:39

58:39

A Christmas miracle! We're at The Stand for a Christmas catchup, and Charles does most of the heavy lifting. Zach experiences a personal Y2k, Charles bombs in Long Island, and we eat the most disgusting chip known to man. Check out the Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/overshadowedpodcast Recorded December 2022. Have any ideas for an episode? Feedbac…

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#5.18: Dr. Thomas Neill Cream (Medical Serial Killer) 50:37

1+ y ago50:37

50:37

For the LAST episode of Season 5, Syd & Jess will tell you the story of the late 19th century Medical Serial Killer (MSK), Dr. Thomas Neill Cream. Also known as the "Lambeth Poisoner", Dr. Cream's last words before he was put to death by hanging was "I am Jack...." which some believe was his attempt to claim credit for the infamous crimes of Jack t…

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#5.17: The 1918 Influenza Pandemic, Pt. II ("Spanish Flu") 39:15

1+ y ago39:15

39:15

This week, Syd & Jess finish the story of the 1918 "Spanish Influenza" pandemic, including some stories that you probably haven't heard. Excavating Inuit flu victims, experiments on incarcerated Americans, and the scores of heroic nurses who made the worst pandemic in history as bearable as possible - it's another exciting week of medical history! …

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#5.16: The 1918 Influenza Pandemic, Pt. I ("Spanish Flu") 38:44

1+ y ago38:44

38:44

This week, Syd & Jess throw it all the way back to one of the OG pandemics - the 1918 influenza, more commonly known as the "Spanish Flu". Over the course of around 2 years, it would kill between 20 and 100 MILLION people, right on the heels of World War I. If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Sti…

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Sarah Lockwood Winchester (William Winchester) 1:49:24

1+ y ago1:49:24

1:49:24

Zach and Charles are back with another guest - comedian Maggie Lalley! - to cover our most bizarre and mysterious subject yet, Sarah Lockwood Winchester, wife of William Writ Winchester and heiress to the fortune made by the sale of the Winchester Repeating Rifle. A self-taught architect, Sarah bought an 8-room farmhouse once basically her entire f…

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#5.15: Magdalene Laundries (Ireland's Dark History) 42:42

1+ y ago42:42

42:42

This week, Syd and Jess cover the history of a VERY dark period in Ireland's (shockingly recent) past: the Magdalene Laundries. For the approximately 30,000 women who were confined to these institutions, and forced to perform hard labor for years at a time under the watchful eye of several religious orders. Send us an email at: malpracticepodcast@g…

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#5.14: Thanksgiving Theranos Update 37:50

1+ y ago37:50

37:50

This week in latest Theranos episode, we're covering the most recent updates in the Elizabeth Holmes saga, including her sentencing hearing and the 11 years she received for her felony fraud charges. Send us an email at: malpracticepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpracticepodcast If you want to help us grow, subs…

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