307 - Fun Cracker Reveal
- Dec 30, 2021
- 1:18:05
- Full Episode
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<p>On today's episode, Karen covers the Miracle in the Andes: the Uruguayan Flight 571 crash, and Georgia tells the story of Celia Cooney, the Bobbed Haired Bandit. </p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Brief Summary
Celia Cooney, the bob-haired bandit, robbed stores in 1920s NYC to support her family, becoming a symbol of female empowerment and desperation.
Key points
- New Year's Eve Reflections. A humorous take on the stress of New Year's Eve celebrations.
- Charity Donations. Supporting Feeding America with a $10,000 donation.
- The Plane Crash Begins. The plane's tail clips a ridge, leading to a catastrophic crash.
- Survivors Stranded on a Glacier. 33 survivors find themselves trapped at 12,000 feet in the Andes after the crash.
- Miraculous Recovery. Nando Parado wakes from a coma after three days, but learns of his family's tragedy.
- A Pact for Survival. Survivors agree to eat the flesh of the deceased to stay alive.
Episode highlights
- New Year's Eve ReflectionsA humorous take on the stress of New Year's Eve celebrations.“Can you imagine going out on New Year's Eve these days?”2:19Dec 30, 2021
- Charity DonationsSupporting Feeding America with a $10,000 donation.“This week, we're donating $10,000 to Feeding America.”9:42Dec 30, 2021
- The Plane Crash BeginsThe plane's tail clips a ridge, leading to a catastrophic crash.“But it's not just the tail.”26:58Dec 30, 2021
- Survivors Stranded on a Glacier33 survivors find themselves trapped at 12,000 feet in the Andes after the crash.“So in the immediate aftermath, 12 passengers have been killed.”29:13Dec 30, 2021
- Miraculous RecoveryNando Parado wakes from a coma after three days, but learns of his family's tragedy.“Holy shit. He just wakes back up.”31:55Dec 30, 2021
- A Pact for SurvivalSurvivors agree to eat the flesh of the deceased to stay alive.“They agree that to survive, they will have to eat the flesh of the dead passengers.”39:24Dec 30, 2021
- Survivors Face StarvationNuma Turkati dies of starvation after losing the will to eat human flesh.“Numa was unable to eat human flesh, couldn't do it.”47:42Dec 30, 2021
- Rescue Operation BeginsAfter 72 days trapped, the Chilean Air Force sends helicopters to rescue the survivors.“Only 16 survived the 72 days that is over two months trapped in the Andes Mountains.”54:25Dec 30, 2021
Tension
55/ 100Some tension
