22 - The Girls with the Episode Twenty Two
- Jun 27, 2016
- 1:12:55
- Full Episode
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<p>This week Karen and Georgia give themselves the impossible task of making murders from the 1500s interesting. The Sawny Bean legend and the Princes in the Tower are the murders of choice, along with a listener hometown murder and a discussion of the new Simpsons documentary. Enjoy, Murderinos!</p><p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Brief Summary
Karen and Georgia discuss the Sawney Bean Clan and the Princes in the Tower, exploring historical murders and their implications.
Key points
- Weather Delay. The hosts discuss the impact of extreme heat on their recording schedule.
- Comedy Show Regrets. Reflecting on past cringe moments at comedy shows.
- The Sawney Bean Clan. A notorious Scottish family of cannibals from the 1400s or 1700s.
- Urban Legend or Reality?. The story of Sawney Bean raises questions about its historical accuracy.
- Colonialism's Dark Legacy. The Sawney Bean story reflects the extremes of human survival during famine.
- The Transformation of Hair Color. Madison Reed revolutionizes the hair color experience with innovative, caring formulas.
Episode highlights
- Weather DelayThe hosts discuss the impact of extreme heat on their recording schedule.“It's a legit weather delay.”4:04Jun 27, 2016
- Comedy Show RegretsReflecting on past cringe moments at comedy shows.“I have one from like 2007 that I still like think about.”7:16Jun 27, 2016
- The Sawney Bean ClanA notorious Scottish family of cannibals from the 1400s or 1700s.“They were a huge incestuous clan that only came out at night.”25:14Jun 27, 2016
- Urban Legend or Reality?The story of Sawney Bean raises questions about its historical accuracy.“No actual proof of him or his numerous victims actually exist.”36:47Jun 27, 2016
- Colonialism's Dark LegacyThe Sawney Bean story reflects the extremes of human survival during famine.“The story represents the extremes humans are forced to go to when famine and poverty drive them.”41:14Jun 27, 2016
- The Transformation of Hair ColorMadison Reed revolutionizes the hair color experience with innovative, caring formulas.“Forget everything you know about hair color.”44:06Jun 27, 2016
- The Princes in the TowerThe tragic fate of Edward V and Richard of Shrewsbury unfolds in the Tower of London.“This kid was like, I know it's happening.”52:02Jun 27, 2016
- The Discovery of BonesTwo sets of children's bones found in the Tower of London spark speculation about their identities.“You find two sets of two children's bones.”56:06Jun 27, 2016
Tension
50/ 100Some tension
