402 - Staunch Women
- Nov 9, 2023
- 1:11:11
- Full Episode
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On today’s episode, Georgia and Karen cover the “Premonition Poisoner” Tillie Klimek and the heroic story of Claudette Colvin.
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Brief Summary
Tilly Klimek was a poisoner; Claudette Colvin defied bus segregation before Rosa Parks.
Key points
- Redfin Helps You Own Your Dream Home. Redfin agents close twice as many deals, making home ownership easier.
- Corey Feldman Encounter. A childhood crush turns awkward when a photo request is met with indifference.
- Anatomy Lab Update. A med student shares a heartfelt story about learning from a body donor.
- Tilly's Deadly Predictions. Tilly accurately predicts her husband's death, leading to her fortune-telling side hustle.
- The Coffin Purchase. While her husband is still alive, Tilly buys a coffin and boasts about the deal.
- Tilly's Arrest. Tilly is arrested for attempted murder after her latest husband becomes ill.
Episode highlights
- Redfin Helps You Own Your Dream HomeRedfin agents close twice as many deals, making home ownership easier.“Redfin helps turn saved listings into real addresses.”1:38Nov 9, 2023
- Corey Feldman EncounterA childhood crush turns awkward when a photo request is met with indifference.“He just walked away.”7:46Nov 9, 2023
- Anatomy Lab UpdateA med student shares a heartfelt story about learning from a body donor.“My Anatomy group is now made of a pediatrician, a family med doc, a surgeon, and a neurologist.”15:01Nov 9, 2023
- Tilly's Deadly PredictionsTilly accurately predicts her husband's death, leading to her fortune-telling side hustle.“So lo and behold, Tilly's prediction that her husband's going to die in 10 days comes true.”23:29Nov 9, 2023
- The Coffin PurchaseWhile her husband is still alive, Tilly buys a coffin and boasts about the deal.“Tilly goes out and buys a coffin for him.”32:58Nov 9, 2023
- Tilly's ArrestTilly is arrested for attempted murder after her latest husband becomes ill.“The next person I'm going to make dinner for is you.”36:29Nov 9, 2023
- Life SentenceTilly is found guilty and sentenced to life in prison, becoming a folk hero among inmates.“In prison, Tilly enjoys a good reputation among the other inmates.”40:07Nov 9, 2023
- The Arrest of Claudette ColvinClaudette refuses to give up her seat on the bus, leading to her arrest.“He wanted me to give up my seat for a white person and I would have done it for an elderly person.”51:03Nov 9, 2023
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