Best WTF Were They Thinking Podcasts (2025)

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Young Black Male, Blackmailed in Barcelona (Part 2) 1:16:11

1d ago1:16:11

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Hey Slaycaters — we're back with part two of the harrowing case of Levi Davis. Some people asked how could this story story get any worse for this poor young man? Well... get ready to find out in the shocking conclusion. As always, thanks for Slaycating with ‘More, Husband & Tolerable’ and please stay safe out there! For AD FREE LISTENING and weekl…

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Is Free Speech Dead in Britain? Laurence Fox Thinks So! 1:09:07

5d ago1:09:07

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In this explosive episode of WTF: The World of Taunton & Fox, Laurence Fox opens up about his ongoing legal battles and the growing threats to free speech in the UK. From being swatted to facing possible imprisonment for voicing controversial opinions, Fox shares firsthand how dissent is punished in a society increasingly hostile to truth. Alongsid…

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Curious Now #7: "I Wouldn't Run Them Over in the Parking Lot." 12:35

5d ago12:35

12:35

In this week’s Curious Now, Jenny explains how the “Generous Inference” was a complete game-changer for her career in debriefing and education, how it became the core philosophy of the Center for Medical Simulation, and how to bring it to play in healing your toxic work culture.Get coaching from Jenny Rudolph at www.harvardmedsim.orgSpotify: https:…

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Why Continuous Improvement Fails (WTF!) 13:01

8d ago13:01

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Why They Fail! Podcast Intro Episode #1 Welcome to the very first episode of “WTF!” – Why They Fail! Join host Kevin Clay, a seasoned Master Black Belt and President of Six Sigma Development Solutions, Inc., as he pulls back the curtain on the frustrating reality: over 90% of Continuous Improvement (CI) efforts ultimately fail. Forget motivational …

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Young Black Male, Blackmailed in Barcelona (Part One) 1:04:44

9d ago1:04:44

1:04:44

Hey Slaycaters — we know, we know… we tried to do this case in one episode — but trust us, there are so many ups & downs and twists & turns to the strange and tragic case of Levi Davis, it was impossible to fit it all in just one. When you hear it — you’ll understand. This case literally has it all — fame, fortune, misfortune, blackmail, sex, drugs…

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Curious Now #6A: "I set my learner up to fail..." 22:18

12d ago22:18

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Welcome to our second chapter of Curious Now! We’re joined by a new set of simulation educators as they work through our weekly workouts together. For the next five episodes, we’ll have an Australian focus as we’re joined by B.J. So, an anesthetist and simulation educator based in the Sydney area, and Mel Barlow, a registered nurse and academic lea…

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Murder Mystery Theater Becomes Mysterious Murder in Maryland! 1:12:22

16d ago1:12:22

1:12:22

Hey Slaycaters, you’re in for a special treat because this case embodies the perfect Slaycation. In 1998, Kim and Steve Hricko booked a romantic, Valentine’s weekend getaway at a golf resort on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Not only would love be in the air — but also murder — because included in the package was a staged murder mystery play where guest…

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Getting Your Message Heard in a Sea of Content | CMS Book Club #15 40:41

19d ago40:41

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In this month's CMS Book Club, Roxane Gardner, Executive Director of the Center for Medical Simulation, is joined by Jenny Rudolph, Grace Ng, and James Lipshaw to discuss Melanie Deziel's "The Content Fuel Framework." Join us for a spicy discussion on getting your team's message heard, whether ideas have any value at all, and if this book is a usef…

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Why BEING HONEST Feels Like a DEATH SENTENCE 1:17:58

20d ago1:17:58

1:17:58

Why Telling the Truth Feels Like a Public Execution In a world obsessed with optics, conformity, and curated narratives, speaking the truth has never felt more dangerous. In this raw and unfiltered episode, we explore why honesty often invites backlash—and what that reveals about our cultural moment. Larry and Lozza break down the hidden costs of a…

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Slayzed and Confused in North Carolina 1:11:06

22d ago1:11:06

1:11:06

Hey Slaycaters, get ready for a truly disorienting case that you won’t soon forget. When Judith Lois Bradford Smith accompanied her husband, Jeff, to a pharmaceutical conference in Philadelphia the plan was to mix business with pleasure. While Jeff attended the conference, Judith was to enjoy a day of sightseeing in Philly, including visits to Inde…

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MORE KIM: VOLUME #27 (Sneak Peek) 26:39

24d ago26:39

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You asked for ‘More Kim’—now you got it! Please enjoy a free sneak peek of the weekly MORE KIM episodes that are normally SUBSCRIBER ONLY! These are Kim’s takes on Slaycation cases and life’s general madness. Due to the exciting breaking news in this episode, we’re giving non-subscribers a sneak peek of More Kim bonus content. But if you want it WI…

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Curious Now #6: Surviving Psychological Contract Breaches 12:13

27d ago12:13

12:13

A nurse of Ned/Surg has been there for two years. She’s interested in moving into cardiac care—she’s always been interested in it—and as she sits in the break room, the clinical nurse specialist comes in to talk to her, and says, “Hey, we’re going to be able to get you some time in the CCU! We should be able to do this in the next couple of weeks. …

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What Could Go Wrong in North Korea? (Part 2) 1:05:24

30d ago1:05:24

1:05:24

Hey Slaycaters, especially the ones who wait until part two comes out to listen to a two-part episode — here ya go! The shocking, frustrating, tragic conclusion to the story of Otto Wambier, a young man charged with subversion and theft in North Korea. Whether it’s a case of the punishment not fitting the crime, or a complete set-up — things do not…

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A Christmas Card from John Wayne Gacy 20:35

1M ago20:35

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Hey Slaycaters! While doing some spring cleaning, we found a hidden gem: the wild story of how Adam got a Christmas card from serial killer John Wayne Gacy! It’s packed with behind-the-scenes chaos featuring GG Allin, the most hardcore punk rocker ever, and involves smuggling paintings out of jail and the director of Joker. Originally recorded for …

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Curious Now #5A: Why is My Patient So Angry with Me? 13:21

1M ago13:21

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Colleen Donovan shares a story from her time as a resident where an encounter with a consistently angry, unhelpful, and very sick patient turned into a moment of wonderful human connection and support after she was able to reset herself and get curious about what was going on.Coaching from Jenny Rudolph at www.harvardmedsim.orgCurious Now on Spotif…

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MORE KIM: VOLUME #26 21:21

1M ago21:21

21:21

You asked for ‘More Kim’—now you got it! These are my takes on Slaycation cases, the all-Kim regime in North Korea, and life’s general madness. This week, we’re giving non-subscribers a sneak peek of More Kim bonus content—but with ads. Want it every week, ad-free? Subscribe now. SLAYCATERS ONLY: Interact with the Hosts and get behind the scenes in…

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What Could Go Wrong in North Korea? (Part 1) 1:09:44

1M ago1:09:44

1:09:44

Hey Slaycaters, normally we take you to a beautiful island, popular tourist destination or even on a cruise… and then something tragically bad happens. This episode is different. Today we’re taking you to the DPRK, aka The Hermit Kingdom, aka North Korea. Not known for being a popular tourist destination because, let’s face it, you’re not really al…

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Curious Now #5: WTF to WTF 15:58

1M ago15:58

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If you’re in the same boat as so many of the clinicians we work with, you may be feeling that the puff is still out of your pillow post-pandemic. Understaffed, working with colleagues who are newer to their professions, and feeling like there are fewer moments we can rest in trusting our teams to get the work done right. In the final episode of Cha…

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Knife Imitates Art... (in Rio) 1:05:45

1M ago1:05:45

1:05:45

Hey Slaycaters, we’re back with a case that feels like a scripted mini-series that has it all: fame, fortune, sex, illicit sex, betrayal, backstabbing, front stabbing and of course, murder. When famed art dealer and world renowned Manhattan gallery owner Brent Sikkema was found brutally murdered in his luxury apartment in Rio de Janeiro it set off …

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Curious Now #4A: Our New Competency-Based Standards Didn't Land Well 21:44

2M ago21:44

21:44

Our guests for Chapter One explain their struggle with understanding the standards of other people when implementing new practices for competency-based education. The faculty have tried to explain a continuous growth and development model, but students are still hearing, “You didn’t perform well enough to pass.” What are the barriers to understandi…

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Why we Hate Cruises, Take 4 1:11:33

2M ago1:11:33

1:11:33

Hey Slaycaters, we are back on the high seas for more losin’ on a cruising’. Oof. This case both perfectly exemplifies the concept of this show as well as the illusion of safety you might feel when you’re on a vacation that should be safe. Amy Bradley, a 23 year old recent college graduate, boarded a Royal Caribbean Cruise to the ABC Islands with h…

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Curious Now #3A: Listener Emotions 9:56

2M ago9:56

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Colleen Donovan and Laura Klenke-Borgmann rejoin Jenny to discuss the emotions that came up as they explored last week’s exercise. Join us to compare your own experience with last week’s workout to other simulation educators and experts!Curious Now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/72gzzWGegiXd9i2G6UJ0kPCurious Now on Apple Podcasts: https:…

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Curious Now #4: Other People's Standards 11:32

2M ago11:32

11:32

What happens when someone’s actions don’t meet our standard? Even in innocuous situations, with complete strangers, we can find that we have a flaming hot judgment rearing up inside of us. Instead of thinking, “I bet this person has a really good reason for doing what they’ve doing,” our first reaction is often, “What an idiot!” In this week’s epis…

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The Mystery & Strength of Melania Trump: What the Media Won’t Tell You 18:20

2M ago18:20

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In this episode, we delve into the life and character of Melania Trump, exploring her resilience and strength shaped by her Eastern European upbringing under communism. Comparing her to other strong Eastern European women, the discussion highlights her transition from graciousness to toughness, especially during significant political events. The na…

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Deceased at the Cecil Hotel, Los Angeles 1:08:44

2M ago1:08:44

1:08:44

TRIGGER WARNING: Talk of death by suicide OK Slaycaters, we know we say it a lot — the episode you’re about to hear is strange, mysterious, unexplainable, and/or just downright WTF! Well, forget the others because this one might just take the WTF cake! Seriously. The story behind what happened to poor Elisa Lam at The Cecil Hotel (home of serial ki…

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SWATTED & Censored: A Chilling Raid + The UK’s Broken Police 1:13:14

2M ago1:13:14

1:13:14

By Mission Studios

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Curious Now #2A: What Were Your Hidden Standards? 7:52

2M ago7:52

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Following up on last week’s challenge to examine our complaints and judgments to reveal the hidden standards underlying them, Jenny continues our chapter-long conversation with Colleen Donovan and Laura Klenke-Borgmann.Curious Now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/72gzzWGegiXd9i2G6UJ0kPCurious Now on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.c…

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Curious Now #3: Freight Train of Emotions 13:11

2M ago13:11

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Continuing along the chain from hidden judgments and hidden standards, Jenny Rudolph explores the fundamental question beneath the heat of workplace conflicts—why does other people’s failure to meet our hidden standards make us so upset? How do we cool off these conflicts and help ourselves move forward?Learn more from Jenny Rudolph at www.harvardm…

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How to get a 1-Star Review in Cancun 1:09:29

2M ago1:09:29

1:09:29

Hey Slaycaters, we’re back with another mysterious case sure to leave your jaws agape. It’s a perfect storm of WTF as we look into the tragic case of Elijah Snow, a firefighter celebrating his wedding anniversary in Cancun, Mexico with his beloved wife, Jamie. There really are no words to describe the mixture of incompetence, corruption and potenti…

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Negotiation in the Emergency Room | CMS Book Club #14 31:59

2M ago31:59

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In Chris Voss' book "Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended on It", one major point made is that a high-stakes conversation is never just about the words being said. Much more, it's about hearing the emotional state of the other person and really listening to what they have to say and what they need from you. How does this…

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Escaping the Social Media Trap 1:14:42

2M ago1:14:42

1:14:42

In this episode of WTF, hosts Larry Taunton and Lawrence Fox discuss taking a break from social media, its impact on mental health, and productivity. They touch upon diverse topics, from the significance of unplugging to the rise of antisemitism on different political spectrums. The conversation delves into understanding obfuscation tactics used in…

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Curious Now #2: Hidden Standards Behind Your Judgment 14:26

2M ago14:26

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Every "judgment" or "complaint" we have about others reveals a hidden standard that we hold about how people should behave, both in our general lives and in the workplace. By becoming aware of our own hidden standards, we can defuse the heat of arguments when we think someone else is doing something "wrong."Learn more from Jenny Rudolph at www.harv…

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The Ultimate Irish Goodbye-o in Ohio! 1:07:36

2M ago1:07:36

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Hey Slaycaters, for better or worse, we’re continuing our Spring Break cases — this time with one of the strangest mysteries we’ve ever covered on the show. In 2006 a medical student named Bryan Shaffer entered a bar called The Ugly Tuna Saloona near Ohio State University, and never came out! Join us as we break down one of the most confounding cas…

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The Looming Threat of WWIII 1:08:46

2M ago1:08:46

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In this episode of WTF, Lawrence Taunton and Lawrence Fox unpack the escalating geopolitical tension with Russia and the potential risks of World War III. They discuss the Western perspective on the conflict with Ukraine and the media's role in shaping public opinion. Additionally, the duo delves into the impact of social media on mental health and…

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Curious Now #1: Foundations of Good Judgment 15:15

3M ago15:15

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A nurse preceptor has just watched a trainee commit a serious error despite hours of lecture, reading, and hands on training. In spite of herself, she starts to heat up, much like the more severe clinical educators who trained her years ago. "Why can't you just get this right?"In this moment, how do we reset ourself to a place of care, curiosity, a…

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A Horrible Way to Die-owa in Iowa (Part 2) 1:01:11

3M ago1:01:11

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Hey Slaycaters, we're back with Part 2 of this crazy, tragic case of murder on the campus of the University of Iowa. If you haven't heard part one, we suggest you do. For those who did, as you remember, poor Sarah Ann Ottens was found dead in her dorm room. And while there wasn't a lot of evidence -- there was enough to lead investigators to a susp…

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A Horrible Way to Die-owa in Iowa (Part 1) 56:45

3M ago56:45

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Hey Slaycaters, it’s Spring Break time which means we’re bringing you crazy, tragic cases of people being killed on Spring Break. And as today’s case proves, you don’t even need to have Spring Break plans to wind up un-alived. Ugh. Without giving too much away, we’re going back to 1973 for the first murder on the campus of the University of Iowa . …

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Slaycation Recommendation: The Daily Brain 8:55

3M ago8:55

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As Slaycation fans, we know you love learning about vacation murders – but how would you like to learn about, well, everything else? Introducing, THE DAILY BRAIN, a brand new podcast from Atomic Entertainment (creators of Slaycation, Who Smarted?, Brain Games and Brainchild) Hosted by The Tolerable One, Slaycation’s own Mr. Jerry Kolber, the Daily …

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This is Not the Way to Holiday Inn Georgia 1:11:01

3M ago1:11:01

1:11:01

Hey Slaycaters, today’s case is a mystery from 1980 that went on to haunt a serene, seaside, Georgia town for decades. Driving back to New York from their annual winter holiday in Miami, Charles and Catherine Romer stopped off in one of their favorite roadside hotels — the Holiday Inn, in Brunswick, Georgia. But while they checked in — they never c…

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There’s Something Troublin’ in Dublin 1:05:47

3M ago1:05:47

1:05:47

Hey Slaycaters, we’re back with yet another head scratching case to add some mystery to your day. In this one, Jón Jónsson, an Icelandic man, travels to Dublin, Ireland to take part in a Poker Tournament in 2019. His wife, Kristjana, also a poker player, shows up a day later because she couldn’t find her passport. After an argument, Jón storms off …

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More Kim: Volume #16 (Valentine's Gift) 31:02

3M ago31:02

31:02

By Kim Davis, Adam "Tex" Davis, Jerry Kolber; True Crime Podcast

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Slay Down Upon the Suwannee River 1:07:24

4M ago1:07:24

1:07:24

Hey Slaycaters, we’re back with another crazy case that you just have to hear to believe. It takes place in Suwannee, Florida — an interesting part of South Florida — right near the famous Suwannee River (from the famous Old Folks at Home song that also happens to be Florida’s State song despite the original version being completely racist) But we …

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USAID and The Deep State: Unveiling the Truth | WTF IS BACK 1:07:37

4M ago1:07:37

1:07:37

By Mission Studios

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Some Bad Sh*t Went Down in Colorado! 1:08:23

4M ago1:08:23

1:08:23

Oh boy... you're in for a rough ride with this one. We'd put a 'Trigger Warning' on it -- but which of our episodes aren't triggering?!? When 13 year old Dylan Redwine was put on a plane to visit his father, Mark Redwine, on the other side of Colorado, he really didn't want to go. Unfortunately, he and his Mother had no choice as it was a court-man…

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On the Trail of Murder in Shenandoah (Part 2) 1:23:32

4M ago1:23:32

1:23:32

OK Slaycaters, it’s time for the shocking conclusion of our tragic tale of murder in Shenandoah National Park. If you haven’t heard Part 1, you’ll want to do so in order to be up on all the facts of the case featuring Julie and Lollie, two young lovers and hikers who were just starting their life together. Unfortunately, they won’t make it out of t…

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On the Trail of Murder in Shenandoah (Part 1) 1:00:04

4M ago1:00:04

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OK Slaycaters, today’s case takes us to the Shenandoah National Park where two young lovers, and avid hikers and expert woods-women, Julie and Lollie, decide to go for a celebratory camping trip before moving in together. Let’s just say, things don’t go as planned. The less you know going into this heartbreaking case the better — but just know this…

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Andrew Tate’s Toxic Appeal and Trump’s Return 1:08:53

4M ago1:08:53

1:08:53

In this episode of WTF, hosts Lawrence Fox and Larry discuss a range of contentious topics including political strategies, the transformation of American and English political landscapes, and upcoming Trump inauguration. They critically analyze the controversial figure Andrew Tate, his influence, and his claims. Follow Us: Larry Alex Taunton Follow…

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Eat, Slay, Love 1:05:23

4M ago1:05:23

1:05:23

Hey Slaycaters, get ready for a real head-scratcher as we delve into the mysterious disappearance of 18-year old August Reiger who went missing in the Ecuadorian resort town of Banos while on vacation with his family. August, a free-spirited, artsy kid was drawn to the spirituality of the region and was excited that he and his family would get to e…

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Will Social Media Censorship Be Reversed? 1:39:53

5M ago1:39:53

1:39:53

Larry and Lozza discuss the recent changes in attitude from social media brands surrounding free speech. They also discuss Islam clashing with British culture in the UK and much more. Follow Us: Larry Alex Taunton Follow me everywhere: https://linktr.ee/larrytaunton ✉️ Get all the content I can't share publicly directly in your inbox… https://join.…

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A Whole Lot of Bull in Madrid 1:21:11

5M ago1:21:11

1:21:11

Hey Slaycaters, we had our end of the year fun -- now it's time to get back to business, and we're starting off the year with a Slaycation that is one of the most twisty, bizarre cases we've ever covered. The less you know going in the better -- but let's just say when Ana Knezevich Henao relocated to Madrid, Spain after a bitter divorce from her e…

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