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In this premiere episode of "The God Hook," host Carol Costello introduces the chilling story of Richard Beasley, infamously known as the Ohio Craigslist Killer. In previously unreleased jailhouse recordings, Beasley portrays himself as a devout Christian, concealing his manipulative and predatory behavior. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Beasley's deceitfulness extends beyond the victims he buried in shallow graves. Listen to the preview of a bonus conversation between Carol and Emily available after the episode. Additional info at ( carolcostellopresents.com ) Do you have questions about this series? Submit them for future Q&A episodes . Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see additional videos, photos, and conversations. For early and ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content, subscribe to the podcast via Supporting Cast or Apple Podcasts. EPISODE CREDITS Host - Carol Costello Co-Host - Emily Pelphrey Producer - Chris Aiola Sound Design & Mixing - Lochlainn Harte Mixing Supervisor - Sean Rule-Hoffman Production Director - Brigid Coyne Executive Producer - Gerardo Orlando Original Music - Timothy Law Snyder SPECIAL THANKS Kevin Huffman Zoe Louisa Lewis GUESTS Doug Oplinger - Former Managing Editor of the Akron Beacon Journal Volkan Topalli - Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology Amir Hussain - Professor of Theological Studies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://evergreenpodcasts.supportingcast.fm…
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Ken and Ethan are embarking on a great--and potentially foolish--literary journey. Together, they are reading through all 89 Pulitzer Prize-winning fiction novels. At a pace of one book per month, they will climb this textual mountain. There will be thrills, chills, smashes, and crashes as they discuss those award-winning tomes. Will they find new favorites, or are some things Better Left Unread?
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Ken and Ethan are embarking on a great--and potentially foolish--literary journey. Together, they are reading through all 89 Pulitzer Prize-winning fiction novels. At a pace of one book per month, they will climb this textual mountain. There will be thrills, chills, smashes, and crashes as they discuss those award-winning tomes. Will they find new favorites, or are some things Better Left Unread?
In This Episode: Ethan makes a few puns, Ken wants to fight a dead man, and they both aren't fans of this racist book! (Ken does read a passage from the novel that includes racist language, please be aware) Pass us a note! BetterLeftUnreadPod@gmail.com Please, rate and review the podcast on your app of choice!…
In This Episode: Ethan mounts a noble defense for the ending of the novel, Ken begins sentences and then just sort of… and there is a surprising amount of baseball scouting jargon. Pass us a note! BetterLeftUnreadPod@gmail.com
In This Episode: Part 1 of the discussion of “The Age of Innocence" by Edith Wharton Ken has a hot mic, Ethan has leading question, and they both have a new favorite protagonist. Pass us a note! BetterLeftUnreadPod@gmail.com
In This Episode: Part 2 of the discussion of “The Magnificent Ambersons” by Booth Tarkington Ken and Ethan are not impressed with this novel, and they spend some time talking about all the ways in which it let them down. Come for the bloopers, stay for the breakdown of the Emirates Gran Premio Dell'emilia Romagna. Pass us a note! BetterLeftUnreadPod@gmail.com…
In This Episode: Part 1 of the discussion of “The Magnificent Ambersons” by Booth Tarkington Ethan and Ken talk (rant?) about an unlikable protagonist, a suspiciously absent plot, and a serious case of ‘Pulitzer-bait’. Pass us a note! BetterLeftUnreadPod@gmail.com
In This Episode: The 1918 Pulitzer Prize Winner, “His Family" by Ernest Poole. Ken and Ethan discuss the back-half of the novel and share their final thoughts. Ethan has some questionable phrasing when attempting to “dunk” on Italian fascists. Pass us a note! BetterLeftUnreadPod@gmail.com
In This Episode: The 1918 Pulitzer Prize Winner, "His Family" by Ernest Poole Ethan and Ken have read through the first-half of the novel, and come together to discuss the life of an old man. The two also offer some predictions for the back-half of the story. Pass us a note! BetterLeftUnreadPod@gmail.com…
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