377 - Couched In Love
- Apr 27, 2023
- 59:22
- Full Episode
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This week, Karen and Georgia cover serial killer Pedro Rodrigues Filho, aka the "Brazilian Dexter," and the death of Russia's literary hero, Alexander Pushkin.
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Brief Summary
Pedro Rodrigues Filho, a Brazilian serial killer, and Alexander Pushkin, a Russian poet, face violence and scandal in their lives and deaths.
Key points
- Dr. Death the Cowboy. A charming neurosurgeon becomes a figure of trust, but leaves a trail of devastation.
- Kunk on Earth. A hilarious British comedy that parodies nature documentaries with absurd humor.
- The Real Life Dexter. The story of Pedro Rodrigues Filho, a notorious Brazilian serial killer with a dark past.
- Pedro's Rise to Notoriety. After killing rival drug kingpin China, Pedro becomes infamous in Sao Paulo.
- The Brutality of Pedro's Murders. Pedro's killings in prison reveal his lack of remorse and moral code.
- Pedro's Chilling Justifications. Pedro believes his murders serve a greater purpose, claiming they're good for society.
Episode highlights
- Dr. Death the CowboyA charming neurosurgeon becomes a figure of trust, but leaves a trail of devastation.“He promised to heal them. Instead, he left a trail of broken bodies.”0:48Apr 27, 2023
- Kunk on EarthA hilarious British comedy that parodies nature documentaries with absurd humor.“It's just pure comedy that's dressed up like a very high budget British nature documentary.”5:10Apr 27, 2023
- The Real Life DexterThe story of Pedro Rodrigues Filho, a notorious Brazilian serial killer with a dark past.“He spends the next year obsessively trying to find out who killed Maria.”21:31Apr 27, 2023
- Pedro's Rise to NotorietyAfter killing rival drug kingpin China, Pedro becomes infamous in Sao Paulo.“This massacre makes Pedro even more notorious.”22:37Apr 27, 2023
- The Brutality of Pedro's MurdersPedro's killings in prison reveal his lack of remorse and moral code.“He continues killing based on his so-called moral code.”27:04Apr 27, 2023
- Pedro's Chilling JustificationsPedro believes his murders serve a greater purpose, claiming they're good for society.“The things I do are good for society in my opinion.”29:53Apr 27, 2023
- Pedro's Violent EndIn March 2023, Pedro is shot and killed by masked men outside his home.“A black car pulls up. A group of masked men jump out, open fire.”33:41Apr 27, 2023
- Pushkin's Political TroublePushkin faces exile for his outspoken political views, a common fate for dissenters in Russia.“Exile without a trial is not unusual at this time in Russia.”43:53Apr 27, 2023
Tension
85/ 100High tension
