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The hosts highlighted a new Audible audio production of the classic, noting its star‑studded cast, original score, and its striking relevance to modern surveillance. Both episodes urged listeners to try the immersive experience, emphasizing how the story’s themes of constant monitoring remain timely. The overall tone was strongly promotional.
The episode promoted the Audible audio version of George Orwell's 1984, highlighting its starstudded cast, original score, and continued relevance to modern surveillance themes.
Listen to a bold new take on George Orwell's classic 1984 on Audible, starring an epic cast with Andrew Garfield, Cynthia Erivo, and Andrew Scott and featuring Tom Hardy as Big Brother, plus a haunting original score by Matthew Bellamy and Ian Ishikari that takes this thrilling production to the next level. Experience an immersive listening experience like nothing you've heard before. This chilling tale of constant surveillance, thought police, and rebellion is more relevant now than ever.
Listen to George Orwell's 1984 on Audible now. Go to audible.com slash big brother.
The podcasters discussed a new audio production of this book available on Audible.
Listen to a bold new take on George Orwell's classic 1984 on Audible, starring an epic cast with Andrew Garfield, Cynthia Erivo, and Andrew Scott and featuring Tom Hardy as Big Brother plus a haunting original score by Matthew Bellamy and Ian Ishakeri that takes this thrilling production to the next level.
Experience an immersive listening experience like nothing you've heard before.
This chilling tale of constant surveillance, thought police, and rebellion is more relevant now than ever.
Big Brother is watching and listening.
Hear why those who control the past control the future.
The 1927 Abduction and Murder of Marion Parker
The hosts referenced the book while recounting the 1927 abduction and murder of a young Los Angeles girl, noting its detailed coverage of the investigation, the killer's confession, and the sensational trial. They highlighted how the author described the victim's tomboyish nature and the era's blind trust in adults, adding depth to the story. Overall, they treated the title as a compelling source for understanding the case.
The author was quoted discussing Marion's tomboyish nature and the strictness of the school principal, Cora Freeman, who was absent on the day of the abduction.
Marjorie was very much a girl who liked girly things But Marion had a slightly rougher edge not afraid to get dirty or get hurt
mrs. Holt was quite strict about student deportment and even more careful about strangers visiting the building
This was the 1920s also a time when children trusted adults and authority figures with a certain blind faith
The Poisonous Life of a Female Serial Killer
The hosts repeatedly cited the book while recounting Jane Toppan’s crimes, using it to explain how she staged deaths to appear natural and to argue that childhood abuse contributed to her psychopathy. Ash highlighted the author’s expertise on historic serial killers and referenced his other works. The discussion emphasized the book’s detailed research and positioned it as a key source for understanding Toppan.
The book mentions a calculated effort to make the old woman's death seem like the result of natural causes.
a calculated effort to make the old woman's death seem like the result of natural causes.
The book was frequently referenced throughout the podcast, detailing Jane Toppan's life and crimes. Schechter suggests that Jane and her sister likely suffered abuse at the hands of their father, and that this brutality played a role in the development of Jane's psychopathy.
According to author Harold Schechter, who we will be referencing his work a lot during this.
And you might recognize that name because in the Ed Gein series, we used his book Deviant for a lot of that, like mentioned him a lot during that too.
So he knows a lot about old timey serial killers.
modern research has conclusively shown that brutalization is always a factor in the development of adult psychopathy.
the wards of Bellevue were staffed by former inmates of Blackwell's Island Workhouse.
A Novel
The book was highlighted by the hosts for its gripping, atmospheric storytelling, with scenes that grew more intense as lights flickered and characters raced between tents, even a body appearing outside. It was also praised for its audiobook production, noting that each character was voiced by a different actor, creating an especially immersive listening experience. Both hosts spoke enthusiastically about it, suggesting it was a standout recommendation.
One of the hosts was listening to it at the time of the recording, and described it as getting more intense with the lights going off, people running, and a body outside.
I am almost done with The Guest List by Lucy Foley.
I'm listening to that title right now and it is heating up.
The lights keep going off. People are running from one tent to another. There's a body outside.
It was discussed as an example of an audiobook with immersive narration, where each character had a different voice actor, making it a cool listening experience.
I just listened to The Guest List by Lucy Foley.
And my favorite part about the listening experience was that each character was narrated by a different voice actor.
So it was really fully immersive. It was really cool.
The hosts referenced the title while describing a gothic dormitory, likening its stained‑glass and gargoyles to the magical school and noting the Harry‑Potter‑style glasses. In another episode they mentioned that some girls pretended to be characters from the series during dress‑up play. Both mentions were casual cultural references rather than formal recommendations.
The hosts compared a dormitory's gothic architecture and the narrator's glasses to the world of Harry Potter, noting Hogwartsesque buildings and Harry Potterstyle glasses.
It feels like entering a different world when you walk in. One second you're walking across the street ... and next you're staring at Hogwartsesque buildings complete with stained glass and gargoyles.
Harry Potterstyle glasses, illfitting clothing, the works.
The hosts noted that the girls pretended to be characters from the Harry Potter books while playing dressup.
They like to act like they were characters in Harry Potter or like Star Trek, which Morgan really loved.
The hosts brought up the title as the infamous novel often cited by serial killers, noting that both a murderer and a celebrity assailant were known to carry a copy. While one host expressed personal affection for the book, they also voiced frustration over its repeated association with violent crimes. The discussion highlighted the book's cultural notoriety rather than its literary merits.
It was mentioned that Robert Bardo had a copy of the book with him in a plastic bag when he went to Rebecca Schaeffer's apartment, similar to Mark David Chapman when he killed John Lennon.
And he also had a copy of J.D. Salinger's Catcher in the Rye. Ah. In a plastic bag.
So this guy is literally just taking pieces from other people. He's like BTK. Yeah he's the fucking BTK of celebrity murderers.
Catcher in the Rye? Come on. Yeah literally go fuck yourself.
...and then just fucking re-catch her in the rye if you haven't already because you're a phony if you haven't and but don't bring it anywhere with you to do any bad things because I bet J.D. Salinger is so sick of that.
J.D. Salinger is sick of that shit. I'm sick of that shit. He's had enough of your shit.
The hosts identified it as the "serial killer" book that people supposedly read before committing crimes and expressed affection for it.
What's the serial killer one that they all read before? The Catcher in the Rye. Yes, there you go. I love that book.
The hosts cited the title when comparing a character’s prolonged mourning attire to a scene where someone is told to stop wearing black, using it as a cultural reference. A listener later recalled reading the series, describing it as a source of joy that unfortunately resulted in a low grade from a teacher. Both mentions treated the book informally, highlighting its recognizable status without strong endorsement.
The storyteller said they read Meg Cabot's Princess Diaries books, found them joyful, and received a paperback copy which later earned them a low grade from a teacher.
I picked Meg Cabot aka author of the Princess Diaries. Hell yeah. ... Her books brought a lot of joy to me during this time so I was happy to do the thing you know? ... then I got the paperback and she gave me a fucking D.
She gave a lot of bullshit reasons especially saying that I should have picked someone that had written uh that I that had more written on them or what the fuck ever but I was devastated.
The hosts referenced the novel when describing Emma being urged to stop wearing mourning attire, likening it to a scene where a character is told to stop wearing black.
He said, get out of mourning, girl. He said, girl, get sexy and flirt. Isn't that The Princess Diaries when Joe is like, you've been wearing black for too long?
How Forbidden Love Drove a 12-Year-Old to Murder Her Family
The hosts referenced the title as a source that detailed the Jasmine Richardson and Jeremy Steinke case, noting it covered the events leading to the family murders. Alina highlighted that the author’s work was a disturbing yet well‑crafted account that she read in a single night and felt compelled to include many details from it. The discussion emphasized its thoroughness and impact on understanding the case.
It was described as a great and disturbing book about the case that Alina read in one night, providing many details she did not want to leave out of the episode.
The book is called Runaway Devil by Robert Remington and that name is going to make sense later in this case.
It's a really great book, really disturbing, but really well done.
The hosts referenced the book as a primary source for both parts of their episode series on the Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo case, drawing detailed information from its accounts. They relied on it to provide accurate background and context for their discussion. The overall tone indicated that the title was regarded as a valuable resource for understanding the crimes.
One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer
The hosts referenced the book while discussing sexual assault and the Golden State Killer case, noting that it covered similar themes and was highly praised. They expressed regret for not having read it yet and highlighted its compelling narrative and relevance to the topics they were covering. Overall, they spoke of the title with enthusiasm and recommended it strongly.
The hosts referenced the book while discussing sexual assault, noting that it covers similar topics and that they were watching it.
If you're watching I'll Be Gone in the Dark, they talk a lot about that and I'll Be Gone in the Dark.
The hosts mentioned the show based on the book and expressed regret they hadn't read it, noting it was highly praised.
I don't know if anybody watched that show. I'll Be Gone in the Dark. Okay, I didn't watch it yet. It's so good, guys.
I can't believe that we started the podcast on The Golden State Killer and I haven't even watched it yet. I suck. I'm telling you guys, this show is amazing. Michelle McNamara is someone I am so sad that I didn't get to know in life.
The Solving of a Century-Old Serial Killer Mystery
The hosts said the book offered a solid theory and they strongly recommended it for further listening.
That was according to The Man from the Train by Bill James, which is such a good book. And he's a retired detective who like goes into this case and looks at it from a detective's poi...
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The hosts said the book offered a solid theory and they strongly recommended it for further listening.
That was according to The Man from the Train by Bill James, which is such a good book. And he's a retired detective who like goes into this case and looks at it from a detective's point of view from now.
I highly, highly recommend that book. I'll link it.
The hosts repeatedly urged listeners to purchase the book, describing it as a lengthy, fastreading truecrime work that covers numerous axemurder cases.
And according to the book The Man from the Train by Bill James, which I can't say it enough. Go buy that book.
I'm not kidding you. Go buy the book. It'll just, you won't stop. You will just blow through those. Just keeps coming and it just keeps coming.
According to The Man from the Train, read it again. Love that book.
Bill James in his book says that often this particular serial killer would kill everyone in their sleep and they would be found where they lay.
Ten Years Later
The hosts explained that the book was a play created by Moises Kaufman based on the Matthew Shepard case, portraying the real residents of Laramie and the events surrounding the tragedy. They highlighted its dramatized depiction of the incident but only noted its relevance to the discussion, without offering a recommendation. Overall, the mention was informational.
They noted the play was created from Matthew Shepard's case, with Kaufman as the creator, and described it as a dramatization that portrays the real residents of Laramie and the events surrounding the tragedy.
The Laramie Project I think you mentioned, it was created from this case. The creator was Moises Kaufman and it's a play that shows the events. And it shows the real, you know, the real residents of Laramie trying to deal with what happened there as characters.
They noted that the book/play was created from the Matthew Shepard case, authored by Moiss Kaufman, and it dramatizes the events surrounding the tragedy.
the Laramie Project I think you mentioned, it was created from this case. The creator was Moises Kaufman and it's a play that shows the events.
In two episodes, the hosts noted that a scene with yellow ribbons and a fragment of a golden sweater evoked memories of the book, using its emotional impact as a point of comparison. They referenced the title only as a cultural touchstone rather than endorsing it, and the discussion remained brief. The overall tone was that of a casual mention.
The hosts said the scene with yellow ribbons and the emotional impact reminded them of the novel The Lovely Bones.
I don't know why it reminded me of The Lovely Bones, but it did.
The hosts said a fragment of a golden sweater found on a victim reminded them of the novelThe Lovely Bones.
Which I was like, that reminded me of like The Lovely Bones for some reason.
A True Story of Abuse, Revenge and the Making of a Monster (True Crime)
The hosts highlighted the book as a graphic, alternate account of the murders, noting its detailed depiction of abuse and the making of a murderer. Alayna specifically recommended it as an interesting true‑story work for listeners. They suggested it for anyone seeking deeper, gnarly detail beyond the standard narrative.
The hosts recommended reading Kill Em All by Ryan Green for graphic detail and noted that the book presented an alternate version of the murders.
you can go ahead and read his book or you can read Kill Em All by Ryan Green if you want gnarly detail.
Now in Kill them All it says, there's two different stories about these murders that occur. Carl's version and then in Kill them All they tell a little different of a version.
The episode mentioned it as an interesting truestory book about abuse and the making of a murderer, recommending it to listeners.
According to the book Kill Them All by Ryan Green which is a really interesting book about this case I recommend it.
There's also kill them all ... it's by ryan green and i think it's called a true story of abuse and the making of a murderer.
The hosts referenced the title as part of their research material, noting that it provided a more sympathetic, though biased, perspective on Myra Hindley. They described the reading as infuriating yet interesting, and suggested it was worthwhile for listeners seeking an alternative viewpoint. Overall, the book was mentioned as a useful, if controversial, source rather than a definitive endorsement.
The hosts listed it among the books used for the episode, indicating it was consulted for background on Myra Hindley.
The Monstering of Myra Hindley By Nina Wilde
They called it an infuriating but interesting read that offers a more sympathetic, albeit biased, view of Myra Hindley.
The last one I read and it kind of infuriated me but I suppose it's kind of interesting to read and I think it's not a bad one to at least have another perspective. It's called The Monstering of Myra Hindley and it's by Nina Wilde.
A Mystery Introducing Dr. Kay Scarpetta
The hosts announced they would be reading *Postmortem* for an upcoming bonus episode, urging listeners to read (or reread) it and praising it as "really really good."
we're going to be reading Postmortem by patricia cornwell so if you haven't read that definitely read it yeah if you have read it and it's been a while brush up on it because that's w...
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The hosts announced they would be reading *Postmortem* for an upcoming bonus episode, urging listeners to read (or reread) it and praising it as "really really good."
we're going to be reading Postmortem by patricia cornwell so if you haven't read that definitely read it yeah if you have read it and it's been a while brush up on it because that's what we're gonna be talking about so good elena's read it like a million times i have i love it i'm reading it for the first time right now and it's really really good trust me
The hosts described it as a fun, pocketsized paperback that kicks off the Scarpetta series and is a good entry point for listeners.
We covered Postmortem by none other than Patricia Cornwell. It's such a fun book. It's the beginning of the Case Scarpetta series. It's in paperback. It's a fittable book in your back pocket.
Investigating the Haunted Axe Murder House
The episode referenced the book as another great source that discussed the bizarre bacon evidence.
Some sources, including A Nightmare in Villisca by Richard Estep, which is another great book, say investigators theorized that he used the bacon to masturbate with.
— Episode: Episode 271: The Villisca Axe Murders Pa...
The episode referenced the book as another great source that discussed the bizarre bacon evidence.
Some sources, including A Nightmare in Villisca by Richard Estep, which is another great book, say investigators theorized that he used the bacon to masturbate with.
The podcast referenced the book as a source that discusses the 2019 Kindred Spirits interview and related paranormal events at the Villisca house.
In a book called In a Nightmare, A Nightmare in Villisca by Richard Estep they talk about in 2019 the show Kindred Spirits interviewed Buck.
The hosts mentioned the book as a solid reference that detailed the postmurder hotel rush and other town reactions.
According to Villisca by Roy Marshall, another book I read on this that's really good, hotels were booked within the two days after the bodies were discovered because so many people w...
— Episode: Episode 271: The Villisca Axe Murders Pa...
The hosts mentioned the book as a solid reference that detailed the postmurder hotel rush and other town reactions.
According to Villisca by Roy Marshall, another book I read on this that's really good, hotels were booked within the two days after the bodies were discovered because so many people were coming into town.
According to Villisca by Roy Marshall, another book I read on this that's really good that I will link.
The hosts mentioned the book as a major reference written by a leading expert on the Villisca murders, noting they would link to it for listeners.
According to the book Veliska by Roy Marshall, it was a big book and I am so remiss for forgetting that because he's a very big... he's the person for this. He's one of the people that are huge experts on this case.
This series features burly former Navy SEALs rescuing beautiful young women who are on the run from their dangerous husbands. The novels are described as having a lot of steamy content, with many shirts being unbuttoned and dresses being unzipped. The main character, Nicole Herman, read two books in the series during her honeymoon, hoping to find clues about the murder case she was working on back home.
She was already on book number two in the Wrong Never Felt So Right series.
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This series features burly former Navy SEALs rescuing beautiful young women who are on the run from their dangerous husbands. The novels are described as having a lot of steamy content, with many shirts being unbuttoned and dresses being unzipped. The main character, Nicole Herman, read two books in the series during her honeymoon, hoping to find clues about the murder case she was working on back home.
She was already on book number two in the Wrong Never Felt So Right series.
Every book was more or less the same. Burly former Navy SEAL comes to the rescue of beautiful young woman on the run from her dangerous husband.
More shirts were going to be unbuttoned. More dresses were going to get unzipped.
O'Donnell wrote about Julia's excitable temperament and her reputation as a tartar to her servants. He also suggested that Kate Webster adopted the name Webster to evade the police.
According to Elliot O'Donnell, who we will link the source in the show notes, she was well known by neighbors to be distinctly eccentric.
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O'Donnell wrote about Julia's excitable temperament and her reputation as a tartar to her servants. He also suggested that Kate Webster adopted the name Webster to evade the police.
According to Elliot O'Donnell, who we will link the source in the show notes, she was well known by neighbors to be distinctly eccentric.
O'Donnell wrote that she was possessed of a remarkably excitable temperament, frequently getting vexed and put out for no apparent cause.
And she is still remembered as very much a tartar to her servants.
O'Donnell actually refers to it in the book as an obvious anxiety to be thought genteel.
Now, although he doesn't offer any examples of this, O'Donnell does heavily imply that Kate's appearance was a little brutish.
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