509 - Let Me Corrupt You
- Dec 4, 2025
- 1:19:03
- Full Episode
This week, Georgia covers the mysterious death of Phoebe Handsjuk and Karen tells the story of the sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald.
Content Warning: This episode involves the discussion of suicide and suicidal ideation.
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Brief Summary
Phoebe Hanschuk's mysterious death and the flawed investigation raise questions about accountability and reform in the Australian coronial system.
Key points
- Thank You for More Than Just the Tough Times. A listener expresses gratitude for the podcast's impact on his life and family.
- Homeboy Industries Donation Drive. The hosts announce a $10,000 donation to a nonprofit supporting formerly gang-involved individuals.
- Earsay Podcast Featuring Will Wheaton. Cal Penn interviews Will Wheaton about narrating Stephen King's The Body and its impact.
- The Investigation's Flaws. Initial police assumptions lead to critical mistakes in the investigation of Phoebe's death.
- Confusing Text Messages. Phoebe's last text raises questions about her state of mind before her death.
- The Botched Investigation. The investigation into Phoebe's death is riddled with missed opportunities and crucial evidence not gathered.
Episode highlights
- Thank You for More Than Just the Tough TimesA listener expresses gratitude for the podcast's impact on his life and family.“Your insight and humor gave me the tools to better communicate with my daughters.”9:41Dec 4, 2025
- Homeboy Industries Donation DriveThe hosts announce a $10,000 donation to a nonprofit supporting formerly gang-involved individuals.“We're going to kick off December donation drive with $10,000 being donated to Homeboy Industries.”15:41Dec 4, 2025
- Earsay Podcast Featuring Will WheatonCal Penn interviews Will Wheaton about narrating Stephen King's The Body and its impact.“Listen to Earsay, the Audible and iHeart Audiobook Club.”19:15Dec 4, 2025
- The Investigation's FlawsInitial police assumptions lead to critical mistakes in the investigation of Phoebe's death.“They make many mistakes over the course of their very short investigation.”21:20Dec 4, 2025
- Confusing Text MessagesPhoebe's last text raises questions about her state of mind before her death.“It's just a weird text.”32:37Dec 4, 2025
- The Botched InvestigationThe investigation into Phoebe's death is riddled with missed opportunities and crucial evidence not gathered.“There are many, many missed opportunities at the beginning of this investigation.”40:04Dec 4, 2025
- Coroner's RulingAfter years of pressure, the coroner rules Phoebe's death as misadventure, despite conflicting evidence.“Ultimately, the coroner rules that Phoebe died, quote, by misadventure.”48:38Dec 4, 2025
- Calls for ChangePhoebe's case leads to calls for reform in the coronial court system in Victoria, Australia.“The widespread attention to Phoebe's case has led to calls for change to the coronial court system.”50:19Dec 4, 2025
