174 - Rough Winds & High Waters
- May 23, 2019
- 1:15:28
- Full Episode
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<p>Karen and Georgia cover the bodies on Mount Everest and the Weepy-Voiced Killer.</p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Brief Summary
The episode details the Weepy Voice Killer's crimes and emotional 911 calls, focusing on his brutal murders and eventual confession.
Key points
- Stay Sexy and Don't Get Murdered. The dual memoir by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark is coming soon.
- Snack Corner. Listeners share their favorite snack combinations, sparking a lively discussion.
- The Death Zone. Above 26,000 feet, climbers enter the death zone where survival becomes nearly impossible.
- Sherpas: The Unsung Heroes. Sherpas are elite mountaineers who assist climbers but face high risks themselves.
- The 1996 Everest Disaster. A tragic day in 1996 saw eight climbers die during summit attempts, marking a dark chapter.
- Frances Arsenteev's Tragic Tale. Frances became the first American woman to summit Everest without supplemental oxygen, but tragedy struck.
Episode highlights
- Stay Sexy and Don't Get MurderedThe dual memoir by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark is coming soon.“Our fucking book comes out in a week.”3:13May 23, 2019
- Snack CornerListeners share their favorite snack combinations, sparking a lively discussion.“A lot of people got very fired up about what the best cracker treat combination is.”6:55May 23, 2019
- The Death ZoneAbove 26,000 feet, climbers enter the death zone where survival becomes nearly impossible.“The human body cannot acclimatize.”26:44May 23, 2019
- Sherpas: The Unsung HeroesSherpas are elite mountaineers who assist climbers but face high risks themselves.“Sherpas account for one third of Everest deaths.”31:52May 23, 2019
- The 1996 Everest DisasterA tragic day in 1996 saw eight climbers die during summit attempts, marking a dark chapter.“In one day, eight people died.”32:13May 23, 2019
- Frances Arsenteev's Tragic TaleFrances became the first American woman to summit Everest without supplemental oxygen, but tragedy struck.“She murmured to them, 'Don't leave me.'”39:04May 23, 2019
- The Mystery of George MalloryGeorge Mallory's fate on Everest remains a mystery nearly 75 years after his disappearance.“Did he reach the summit or not?”45:54May 23, 2019
- Morality of Body RecoveryThe ethics of retrieving bodies from Everest sparks debate among climbers.“It's part of the glory of what you were.”49:19May 23, 2019
Tension
75/ 100High tension
