378 - Gloved Hand Gesture
- May 4, 2023
- 1:25:38
- Full Episode
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<p>This week, Georgia covers the Ouija Board inspired murder of Ernest Turley and Karen tells the story of Paul Ohtaki and the internment of Japanese Americans during WWII. </p><p>For our sources and show notes, visit <a href="http://www.myfavoritemurder.com/episodes">www.myfavoritemurder.com/episodes</a>.</p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Brief Summary
The episode discusses the Ouija board's history and the internment of Japanese Americans during WWII, highlighting Paul Otake's experiences and the Bainbridge Review's advocacy.
Key points
- Weather Everywhere Podcast Idea. A humorous discussion about a potential podcast that lists weather in every city, with a twist.
- Roy Wood Jr. at the White House Press Dinner. Roy Wood Jr. delivers a fearless and hilarious speech, challenging the status quo.
- The Rise of the Ouija Board. Discover how a talking board became a cultural phenomenon in America.
- A Dark Turn. Dorothea and Maddie's Ouija board session leads to a shocking suggestion.
- Tragic Accident or Murder?. Maddie accidentally shoots her father, but the truth is more sinister.
- The Power of the Ouija Board. The Turley case shows how Ouija boards can manipulate the vulnerable, despite their dark history.
Episode highlights
- Weather Everywhere Podcast IdeaA humorous discussion about a potential podcast that lists weather in every city, with a twist.“What if right after you dip into full REM sleep, they start whispering about the Yeti?”4:53May 4, 2023
- Roy Wood Jr. at the White House Press DinnerRoy Wood Jr. delivers a fearless and hilarious speech, challenging the status quo.“He went in there and told the truth to those people where it's like, you're all so fucking phony.”13:45May 4, 2023
- The Rise of the Ouija BoardDiscover how a talking board became a cultural phenomenon in America.“Spiritualism needs a new angle if it's going to be an actual lasting trend.”23:00May 4, 2023
- A Dark TurnDorothea and Maddie's Ouija board session leads to a shocking suggestion.“The board suggests that Ernest needs to be killed.”35:00May 4, 2023
- Tragic Accident or Murder?Maddie accidentally shoots her father, but the truth is more sinister.“Maddie comes clean about the Ouija board's instruction.”39:32May 4, 2023
- The Power of the Ouija BoardThe Turley case shows how Ouija boards can manipulate the vulnerable, despite their dark history.42:08May 4, 2023
- The Impact of Pearl HarborThe attack on Pearl Harbor ignites anti-Japanese sentiment, leading to internment camps.52:37May 4, 2023
- Walt and Millie's StandThe Woodwards of the Bainbridge Review warn against wartime hysteria and blind hatred.58:11May 4, 2023
Tension
75/ 100High tension
