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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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Building an amphitheater. Opening the world’s largest indoor pickleball facility. Filling potholes. Eliminating blight. Filming movies. Mental health weekends. Opening parks. Hosting festivals. Rappelling down buildings. Go behind the scenes of all the major stories, the government services, and the teamwork in Macon-Bibb with ’Macon It,’ a new podcast from the Office of Communications.
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Building an amphitheater. Opening the world’s largest indoor pickleball facility. Filling potholes. Eliminating blight. Filming movies. Mental health weekends. Opening parks. Hosting festivals. Rappelling down buildings. Go behind the scenes of all the major stories, the government services, and the teamwork in Macon-Bibb with ’Macon It,’ a new podcast from the Office of Communications.
Ever wonder who’s behind the cameras, the captions, and the catchy headlines? In this episode of Macon It , we flip the mic around and sit down with the Macon-Bibb County Government Communications team; the creative crew responsible for telling the County’s story and sharing its message with the community in fresh, engaging ways. From writing speeches and running social media to planning press conferences and producing this very podcast, they’re the ones crafting the narrative and capturing the moments that matter. It's government... but make it fun. 🎥📣💬…
Concerts, hockey, comedy shows, & MORE! This week we’re sitting down with David Aiello, District Manager of Oak View Group, to talk all about the exciting events and what’s coming up at the Macon Centreplex, Macon City Auditorium, & Atrium Health Amphitheater.
What does it take to have one of the best Main Streets in the country? This week’s guest is Emily Hopkins, NewTown Macon’s Vice-President of External Affairs and Main Street Manager. We talk Downtown Macon’s growth and goals and what makes us LOVE Macon!
Macon-Bibb County's Aviation Director Doug Faour sings the praises of Macon-Bibb’s two airports, hitting all the high notes, from passenger service to new industries to runway extensions to a guitar-shaped terminal.
A SPECIAL episode with PURPOSE! This week, we’re joined by a LOCAL favorite who thinks making his community a better place is the only OPTION! We talk about why SALES are so important in our community and how a small TAX has made a difference!
How do you promote Macon? It’s actually an easy job, according to Visit Macon CEO/President Gary Wheat. In this week’s episode of Macon It, Wheat breaks down what Visit Macon has to offer and what goes into putting Macon on the map.
It’s the first podcast of 2025 and we’re kicking the year off by catching up with Brookdale Resource Center Director Alison Bender. The Center started off with one mission in mind - to keep people out of freezing temperatures. In 4 years, it has grown into so much more! Learn about all of the resources it provides and the transformation of the The Center as we start Season 2 of 'Macon It"!…
For the last episode of 2024, we’re sitting down with Mayor Lester Miller to look back at all of our favorite moments of the year. It's been a great year in Macon-Bibb County, but we're very excited to see what 2025 has on the horizon.
This week we’re sitting down and getting to know Wesleyan College President Meaghan Blight. When she’s not running the first women’s only college in the world, President Blight is getting to know her students personally and working on ways to get them engaged in the community and beyond!
This episode’s guest takes care of business(es)! Jessica Walden is the President/CEO of Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce and has been working the last couple of years to create a unique and welcoming experience for all businesses in our community. Get to know Jessica and all the opportunities the Chamber provides in this week’s episode of Macon It!…
Keeping Macon-Bibb County looking in great shape isn’t an easy job, but it’s one our Parks & Beautification Department loves to do! We sit down with P&B Director Michael Glisson to learn more about the work his team puts into our many parks and favorite green spaces.
October is pedestrian safety month, but our county is looking at keeping pedestrians and drivers safe all year round. Our Traffic Safety Manager, Weston Stroud, breaks down what measures we’re taking to make our roads safer. PLUS he gives us an exclusive look into new projects in the works!
Our recreation centers provide fun, education, and safe space for our community, something Robert Walker is proud of as the Director of Recreation. Get to know him and learn about what the Recreation Department is up to in this week’s episode of Macon It.
We want YOU to listen to our latest episode of Macon It! This week, we sit down with our very own County Manager Dr. Keith Moffett. This proud Maconite is the go-to for just about anything happening in our County! Get to know Dr. Moffett and learn about what a County Manager’s role is.
You can't turn on your tv, go for a drive, or get on the social media, without knowing that we are in election season! There’s a lot behind the scenes that goes into making sure your vote counts. We talk with Bibb County Board of Elections Supervisor Tom Gillon about what you need to know when it comes to voting in the upcoming election and the importance of getting out to vote. 🗳️…
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