135 - The Multiverse Trajectory
- Aug 23, 2018
- 1:51:43
- Full Episode
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<p>Karen and Georgia cover the Party Monster murder of Angel Melendez and the story of Clarence and Melinda Elkins.</p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Brief Summary
Clarence Elkins was wrongfully convicted of murder; his wife fought for his exoneration, revealing systemic flaws in the justice system.
Key points
- Cultural Sensitivity Acknowledgment. The hosts address past mistakes and their commitment to learning and improving.
- Fan Cult Unboxing Videos. The hosts share excitement about opening gifts sent by fans.
- Podcast Network Announcement. We're starting our own podcast network, featuring My Favorite Murder and more!
- The Club Kids Movement. Explore the outrageous world of the Club Kids in 1980s New York City.
- The Rise of the Club Kids. The club kids became a media sensation, known for their outrageous fashion and wild parties.
- The Dark Side of Fame. As drug use escalated, the vibrant scene turned grim, leading to tragic consequences.
Episode highlights
- Cultural Sensitivity AcknowledgmentThe hosts address past mistakes and their commitment to learning and improving.“We just have to, we make enough mistakes by ourselves.”4:19Aug 23, 2018
- Fan Cult Unboxing VideosThe hosts share excitement about opening gifts sent by fans.“It's always Christmas up here in the pod loft.”16:29Aug 23, 2018
- Podcast Network AnnouncementWe're starting our own podcast network, featuring My Favorite Murder and more!“It's going to be a my favorite murder multiverse.”24:13Aug 23, 2018
- The Club Kids MovementExplore the outrageous world of the Club Kids in 1980s New York City.“They pushed boundaries of drag and fashion and were just fucking out there.”40:29Aug 23, 2018
- The Rise of the Club KidsThe club kids became a media sensation, known for their outrageous fashion and wild parties.“They were just so over the top.”43:20Aug 23, 2018
- The Dark Side of FameAs drug use escalated, the vibrant scene turned grim, leading to tragic consequences.“It starts fun... but this is going to end in tears.”55:11Aug 23, 2018
- The Disappearance of Angel MelendezAngel's brother Johnny struggles to find him after he goes missing, leading to a desperate search.“He breaks down in the fucking shockumentary.”1:04:48Aug 23, 2018
- Legacy of Club KidsDiscussion on how the club kid movement influenced modern pop culture, including Lady Gaga.“This could have been this great movement...”1:12:55Aug 23, 2018
Tension
75/ 100High tension
