373 - Do Your Honk
- Mar 30, 2023
- 1:18:20
- Full Episode
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This week, Karen tells the story of notorious Bay Area killer Iva Kroeger and Georgia covers the inspiration behind Nike's "Just Do It" slogan, murderer Gary Gilmore.
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Brief Summary
Gary Gilmore's execution inspired Nike's "Just Do It" slogan, highlighting the complexities of crime and capital punishment.
Key points
- Summer Escapes with Pura. Bring unforgettable summer moments into your living room with Pura's smart diffusers.
- Book Recommendation: How High We Go in the Dark. A beautiful narrative about grief during a global pandemic.
- Molly Shannon Hosts SNL. Molly Shannon returns to host SNL, bringing joy to fans.
- Mildred's Mysterious Vacation. Mildred Arneson plans a lavish trip to Brazil, but then goes missing.
- Iva's Threatening Behavior. Iva threatens a utility worker with a handgun, leading to her flight.
- The Ghostly Grandma. Iva Kroger becomes a media sensation as the search for her intensifies.
Episode highlights
- Summer Escapes with PuraBring unforgettable summer moments into your living room with Pura's smart diffusers.“Summer smells like bright citrus, warm sand, and endless possibilities.”1:08Mar 30, 2023
- Book Recommendation: How High We Go in the DarkA beautiful narrative about grief during a global pandemic.“It's just this beautiful book about grief and individuals and how they deal with it.”7:37Mar 30, 2023
- Molly Shannon Hosts SNLMolly Shannon returns to host SNL, bringing joy to fans.“Imagining her hosting that thing makes me so happy.”13:40Mar 30, 2023
- Mildred's Mysterious VacationMildred Arneson plans a lavish trip to Brazil, but then goes missing.“And that is the last anyone will hear of Mildred Arneson.”29:05Mar 30, 2023
- Iva's Threatening BehaviorIva threatens a utility worker with a handgun, leading to her flight.“She pulls a handgun on him and threatens to shoot him to death.”35:11Mar 30, 2023
- The Ghostly GrandmaIva Kroger becomes a media sensation as the search for her intensifies.“They dub Iva the ghostly grandma, the glib grandmother.”39:45Mar 30, 2023
- Iva's ReleaseIva Kroger is released on parole after serving 13 years of her life sentence.“So in 1975, after serving about 13 years of a life sentence, Iva is released from prison on parole.”46:46Mar 30, 2023
- Iva's Final YearsIva Kroger, living under an alias, resurfaces and threatens a man's life.“In 1987, she resurfaces 25 years after her arrest for the murders of Mildred and Jay Arneson.”47:44Mar 30, 2023
Tension
75/ 100High tension
