145 - Live at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles
- Nov 1, 2018
- 1:47:36
- Full Episode
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<p>Karen and Georgia cover the satanic panic of McMartin Pre-School and the Mannequin at the Carnival. </p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Brief Summary
Hosts celebrate Halloween with a live show, featuring guests Cameron Britton and Josh Mankiewicz discussing true crime stories and personal experiences.
Key points
- Live Show Announcement. Exciting news about a winter tour and a huge live show for 7,000 people.
- Largest Live Podcast Ever. This is the largest live podcast ever, breaking records and expectations.
- The Reagan Era's Impact. The Reagan era brought significant changes, including the rise of double-income families and daycare needs.
- The McMartin Trial Begins. The McMartin trial, one of the longest and most expensive in U.S. history, began with shocking accusations.
- Children's False Memories. Coercive interviews led to false memories among children, resulting in outrageous claims of abuse.
- The Case Goes Away. After six years, the case is dismissed due to lack of evidence. 'What have we been doing for six fucking years?'
Episode highlights
- Live Show AnnouncementExciting news about a winter tour and a huge live show for 7,000 people.“We're here at the Microsoft Theater, about to go do our huge live show for 7,000 people.”1:41Nov 1, 2018
- Largest Live Podcast EverThis is the largest live podcast ever, breaking records and expectations.“This is the largest live podcast ever.”9:16Nov 1, 2018
- The Reagan Era's ImpactThe Reagan era brought significant changes, including the rise of double-income families and daycare needs.“It was also a time of population growth, urbanization, and the rise of a double-income family.”26:52Nov 1, 2018
- The McMartin Trial BeginsThe McMartin trial, one of the longest and most expensive in U.S. history, began with shocking accusations.“It became the largest, longest, and at a price of $15 million in 1983 money.”33:01Nov 1, 2018
- Children's False MemoriesCoercive interviews led to false memories among children, resulting in outrageous claims of abuse.“These extremely coercive interview processes led to false memories among children.”45:01Nov 1, 2018
- The Case Goes AwayAfter six years, the case is dismissed due to lack of evidence. 'What have we been doing for six fucking years?'49:37Nov 1, 2018
- Elmer McCurdy's DiscoveryA mannequin turns out to be the body of outlaw Elmer McCurdy, who died in 1911. 'Holy shit.'1:09:16Nov 1, 2018
- The Story of Elmer McCurdyA tale of a man displayed for decades as a mannequin, revealing a dark history.“That's the story of Elmer McCurdy, the mannequin at the carnival.”1:14:01Nov 1, 2018
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Tension
45/ 100Some tension
