387 - Cocaine Shark
- Jul 27, 2023
- 1:29:17
- Full Episode
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On today’s episode, Georgia covers the death of actor George Reeves and Karen tells the story of Glacier National Park’s “Night of The Grizzlies.”
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Brief Summary
The Night of the Grizzlies recounts fatal bear attacks in Glacier National Park, highlighting human-bear interactions and safety policies.
Key points
- Cocaine Sharks. Experts suggest sharks in Florida may be consuming drugs dumped in the ocean.
- Last Call Documentary. A discussion about the HBO documentary covering a serial killer in 90s New York.
- George's Identity Crisis. George learns he is Irish, not Italian, shattering his childhood beliefs.
- Becoming Superman. George is cast as Superman, a role that defines his career but also traps him.
- Mysterious Death. George's death raises questions of suicide versus foul play, with conflicting accounts.
- Deathbed Confession. A Hollywood publicist claims Tony Mannix confessed to having George killed on her deathbed.
Episode highlights
- Cocaine SharksExperts suggest sharks in Florida may be consuming drugs dumped in the ocean.“Of course, Florida.”4:40Jul 27, 2023
- Last Call DocumentaryA discussion about the HBO documentary covering a serial killer in 90s New York.“It's wild.”12:17Jul 27, 2023
- George's Identity CrisisGeorge learns he is Irish, not Italian, shattering his childhood beliefs.“I thought I was Italian.”23:42Jul 27, 2023
- Becoming SupermanGeorge is cast as Superman, a role that defines his career but also traps him.“Like you got cast as Superman, like the biggest hero in fucking comic book history.”29:37Jul 27, 2023
- Mysterious DeathGeorge's death raises questions of suicide versus foul play, with conflicting accounts.“Leonore herself tells police that she said this.”37:03Jul 27, 2023
- Deathbed ConfessionA Hollywood publicist claims Tony Mannix confessed to having George killed on her deathbed.“This is deathbed confession.”44:31Jul 27, 2023
- George Reeves' LegacyDespite his tragic end, George Reeves was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.“In 1960, a year after his death, George is awarded a star on the Hollywood walk of fame.”46:20Jul 27, 2023
- Grizzly Bear EncountersAs Glacier National Park becomes more popular, bear encounters increase, leading to dangerous situations.“Some of these escalate to actual bites or slashes, but none of the encounters are fatal.”1:03:23Jul 27, 2023
Tension
85/ 100High tension
