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Rotten but still a little sweet! Rotten Mango is a true crime + all things spooky podcast. We love doing deep dives into the darkest crimes and we tend to not leave out any details - which can get a little rotten at times. If you want deep dives in the psychology of killers, no holding back storytel...

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Confession of a Serial Killer: The Untold Story of Dennis Rader, the BTK Killer cover

Confession of a Serial Killer

Katherine Ramsland

Mentioned 3 days ago

13 Year Old Realizes His Twin Brother Is A Killer In The Middle Of Interrogation

The hosts reported that investigators discovered a copy of the book in a nightstand drawer during the search of the victim's bedroom.

They find in the drawer of the left nightstand of a bed, Confessions of a Serial Killer, the book, and a brown leather journal that just reads on the first page.

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Atomic Habits

James Clear

Mentioned 1 week ago

From “I’m Going to Self-Exit” To “I Hope You Die in a Fucking Accident”: Mackenzie's Manipulation

The hosts noted that Dom was reportedly reading Atomic Habits, implying it was influencing his behavior in the relationship.

He's probably just like reading Atomic Habits and the 48 Laws of Power.

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The 48 Laws of Power

Robert Greene

Mentioned 1 week ago

From “I’m Going to Self-Exit” To “I Hope You Die in a Fucking Accident”: Mackenzie's Manipulation

The hosts mentioned that Dom had been reading the 48 Laws of Power, suggesting it was part of his strategy in the manipulative dynamics.

He's probably just like reading Atomic Habits and the 48 Laws of Power.

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (1)

J.K. Rowling

Mentioned 3 weeks ago

“Gay for the Stay” & “Trains Run on Her”: Inside Mackenzie’s Prison Dating Life

Mackenzie told her mother she was reading all the Harry Potter books and said the first one was "good as fuck".

Mackenzie is telling her mom all the things she's been doing. She's been making oatmeal in her room. She says she's reading all the Harry Potter books and all she does is eat. ... Her literary review of the first book in the Harry Potter series is quote, good as fuck.

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The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings Boxed Set Hardcover Illustrated edition 2020 June 25

J.R.R. Tolkien

Mentioned 4 weeks ago

Mackenzie's Mom Calls Police For 'Mean Post' on Social Media- "There Are 2 Girls Bullying Mackenzie"

The hosts remarked that the differing definitions of good parenting might make one party feel like they were reading the Hobbit, implying a whimsical or exaggerated comparison.

our definitions of good parenting and bad kid are so vastly different that one of us might be reading the freaking Hobbit because like, what do you mean?

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William Wilson

Edgar Allan Poe

Mentioned 3 months ago

Influencer Hunts For Twin Lookalike On Instagram & Brutally Kills Her - But She Won't Say Why

The hosts cited Edgar Allan Poe's William Wilson as another classic illustration of a double who stalks the protagonist, reinforcing the discussion of doppelganger themes.

Sometimes the doppelganger in the main character, like Edgar Allan Poe's William Wilson, the main character is being stalked by a double who shares his name face, they even have the same birthday.

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The Double

José Saramago

Mentioned 3 months ago

Influencer Hunts For Twin Lookalike On Instagram & Brutally Kills Her - But She Won't Say Why

The hosts mentioned Dostoevsky's novel The Double as an early example of the doppelganger trope, describing its plot about a meek clerk meeting a man who looks exactly like him.

Even the classics love this trope. Dostoevsky wrote Double where the main character is like this meek government clerk and he meets a man who looks exactly like him. Same face, same name, same everything, same job, but everyone loves him. Nobody likes the main character, but everybody loves him.

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Source Code

Bill Gates

Mentioned 4 months ago

All The Emails Between Bill Gates & Epstein + Bill Gate's Mistress Speaks Out

The speakers noted that Bill Gates had authored a book titled "Source Code" and that they bought it to compare with other biographies.

I think that book is nicer about Bill Gates because that one you can buy, right? And then, and then, oh, and then Bill Gates released his own book, Source Code, which I also bought because I was like, ooh, the minute I get free time, I'm going to compare all three of them.

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Paradise Lost

John Milton

Mentioned 4 months ago

Unpacking 3 Million Pages Of Epstein Files + Epstein’s Secret 2 Hour Interview

Steve Bannon referenced Milton's Paradise Lost during the interview, noting its themes and quoting passages, while Epstein claimed to have seen a related quote in a documentary.

Steve Bannon asked, "have you read Milton's Paradise Lost? Satan was the number one archangel; he led the rebellion because he couldn't be the top guy. I'd rather reign in hell than serve in heaven."

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Mostly What God Does

Savannah Guthrie

Mentioned 4 months ago

Kidnapping Of Nancy Guthrie: 2 Men Detained & Why Is The Internet Pointing Fingers At Son-in-Law

The host noted that a segment from Savannah Guthrie's memoir was being heavily discussed online, describing a childhood "kidnapping game" tradition, but considered it irrelevant to the case.

There is a segment in Savannah Guthrie's book that has been heavily discussed online. Though I think it's not really relevant, some people have brought it up just because they believe the whole thing is odd and eerie.

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Save the Cat!

Blake Snyder

Mentioned 4 months ago

"Puppet Master" Killer Set Up The Most Elaborate Murder Plan To Kill A Woman

The host referred to "Save the Cat" as a popular storytelling framework, noting it as a common element in movies and books that helps audiences connect with the protagonist early on.

What saved a cat? I'm about to tell you. It's like a storyline. A lot of movies and books follow this exact point, progress. It's like the progression of a story.

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Empire of Orgasm

Ellen Huet

Mentioned 5 months ago

Part 4: ‘Sex Cult’ Founder Wants EVERY Women To Heal Thru Orgasm Ends Up In Prison w/ Ghislaine Maxwell

The hosts described it as an amazing deepdive book on the One Taste case that had just been released, noting that the author also wrote the original expos article.

Ellen Hewitt is the author of an amazing deep dive book on this case called Empire of Orgasm.

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Anonymous

A Warning

The hosts explained that the former idol authored the book to detail the sexual abuse he suffered as a trainee and to serve as a public warning for other aspiring idols. They highlighted how its release sparked a wave of further allegations against the agency’s leader, underscoring its impact as a catalyst for exposing systemic misconduct.

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Episode: #259: The “Godfather Of J-Pop” Assaulted Male Trai...

Koji Matsushita, after retiring from the entertainment industry, wrote a book detailing the sexual abuse he endured while being trained by Johnny Kitagawa, also acting as a warning to other trainees.

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After Koji retired, he wrote a book on everything that happened to him. He dedicated a page to call it, His Public Warning, a cry to all the other trainees and idols at JNA agency.

Episode: #259: The “Godfather Of J-Pop” Assaulted Male Trai...

Koji Matsushita, a former idol, wrote this book detailing the sexual abuse he endured as a trainee under Johnny Kitagawa, serving as a warning to others and revealing the dark side of the JNA agency.

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After Koji retired, he wrote a book on everything that happened to him.

He dedicated a page to call it, His Public Warning, a cry to all the other trainees and idols at JNA agency.

He detailed all of the assaults that he endured under the mentorship of what many consider a predator.

And once this book comes out, the floodgates open.

Allegation after allegation starts flooding out against the godfather of J-pop.

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Robert Greene

The Art of Seduction

The hosts referenced the book's nine seducer archetypes and suggested the two female killers could be seen as seductresses or a "black widow" type. They highlighted the book's view that seduction is a psychological game rather than about beauty, involving mixing pleasure with emotional pain and treating the target as a victim. The discussion framed the work as a useful lens for analyzing extreme behavior, but did not overtly endorse it.

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Episode: #322: Two of Japan’s Most Notorious Female Killers...

The podcast discussed the book's nine archetypes of seducers, and how the two serial killers, Miyuki and Kanae, could be categorized as seductresses, or a tenth archetype, the 'black widow'.

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According to Robert Greene's The Art of Seduction book there are nine archetypes of lovers or seducers

the whole book. Who's the victim? I'm sorry. The person you're trying to seduce is the victim.

Robert Green states in his book seduction is a game of psychology not beauty and it is within the grasp of any person to become a master at this game of seduction

if your victim is to be sacrificed then it must be done swiftly and cleanly leaving you free physically and psychologically to move on to the next victim and then the game begins all over again

the book recommends mixing pleasure with straight up pain not physical pain but emotional and mental pain

Episode: #322: Two of Japan’s Most Notorious Female Killers...

It was discussed as a framework for understanding the nine archetypes of seducers, and how two of the female serial killers may fit into those categories.

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According to Robert Greene's The Art of Seduction book there are nine archetypes of lovers or seducers and according to the author once you find out which type you are you can use it to your advantage in gaining attraction by whoever you're interested in

the whole book. Who's the victim? I'm sorry. The person you're trying to seduce is the victim.

Robert Green states in his book seduction is a game of psychology not beauty and it is within the grasp of any person to become a master at this game of seduction and The Art of Seduction has four phases

if your victim is to be sacrificed then it must be done swiftly and cleanly leaving you free physically and psychologically to move on to the next victim and then the game begins all over again

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G T Karber

Murdle

Volume 1 (Murdle, 1)

The speaker mentioned reading this book, and was impressed by the author's ability to create a narrative.

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By the way, Mr. Ono, I read your book, The Logic of Murder. You know, you're really skilled at creating a narrative.

— Episode: #334: Japan’s Twitter Killer Sleeps With...

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Episode: #334: Japan’s Twitter Killer Sleeps With 9 SEVERED...

The speaker mentioned reading this book, and was impressed by the author's ability to create a narrative.

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By the way, Mr. Ono, I read your book, The Logic of Murder. You know, you're really skilled at creating a narrative.

I've been studying shogi, but I can't play against anyone so I ride on a piece of paper and I play shogi by myself. I discovered that there's techniques that you can't master, even though you understand them.

Episode: #334: Japan’s Twitter Killer Sleeps With 9 SEVERED...

The Logic of Murder was mentioned as a book by Mr Ono, who was really skilled at creating a narrative.

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By the way, Mr. Ono, I read your book, The Logic of Murder. You know, you're really skilled at creating a narrative.

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Dr. Seuss

Oh, the Places You'll Go!

The book was highlighted when Deputy Police Chief Robert Devine read it to his daughter at a library event, noting its focus on growing up and choosing one’s own path. The hosts introduced his reading, underscoring the title’s inspirational message for children.

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Episode: #320: Twin Police officers accused of “inappropria...

Robert Devine read this book to children at a library event, and mentioned reading it to his own daughter, focusing on themes of growing up and pursuing dreams.

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I read this to my little girl a lot. And the main reason is because it's about growing up and doing what you want to do when you grow up.

This is Deputy Police Chief Robert Devine, and he's going to read you Oh, the Places You'll Go. Let's give him a hand.

Episode: #320: Twin Police officers accused of “inappropria...

Robert DeVeen read this children's book at a library event shortly before Sandra's death. It was said to be about growing up and choosing your own path in life.

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I read this to my little girl a lot. And the main reason is because it's about growing up and doing what you want to do when you grow up.

This is Deputy Police Chief Robert Devine, and he's going to read you Oh, the Places You'll Go. Let's give him a hand.

Speak Thai Today: A Complete Thai Language Course. From Beginner to Conversational Speaker the Easy Way! Cover

Ian Fereday

Speak Thai Today

A Complete Thai Language Course. From Beginner to Conversational Speaker the Easy Way!

The book was cited as the Thai language resource Ning turned to during her scarce free moments, illustrating her determination to adjust to life in Thailand. The hosts noted her use of the book as a sign of her commitment to integration, without offering a formal endorsement.

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Trent D Pines

Life on Altamont Court

Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary

It was another book of photographs by Yoo Byung-eun that was described as subpar, taken from his estate window, which he considered to be art.

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Another one was called Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary or something, which like, yeah, okay, if I'm a millionaire, I better find the extraordinary in the ordinary.

— Episode: #260: Korean Billionaire “With No Face”...

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Episode: #260: Korean Billionaire “With No Face” Mysterious...

It was another book of photographs by Yoo Byung-eun that was described as subpar, taken from his estate window, which he considered to be art.

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Another one was called Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary or something, which like, yeah, okay, if I'm a millionaire, I better find the extraordinary in the ordinary.

Episode: #260: Korean Billionaire “With No Face” Mysterious...

It was another book of landscape photographs that Yoo Byung-eun took from the window of his multimillion-dollar estate. It was a part of his rebranding as a tortured artist after he was associated with the Sewol Ferry tragedy.

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Another one was called Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary or something, which like, yeah, okay, if I'm a millionaire, I better find the extraordinary in the ordinary.

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Steve Cavanagh

Kill for Me, Kill for You

A Novel

It was described as the most comprehensive and in-depth account of the case, providing a thorough dive into the details without significant bias, and was found to be easily engaging.

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there's an incredible book on this case it is written by one of the biggest authors in true crime M. William Phelps.

— Episode: #234: 20 Year Old Girl Does Blackface To...

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Episode: #234: 20 Year Old Girl Does Blackface To Commit Mu...

It was described as the most comprehensive and in-depth account of the case, providing a thorough dive into the details without significant bias, and was found to be easily engaging.

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there's an incredible book on this case it is written by one of the biggest authors in true crime M. William Phelps.

He does fantastic deep dives he's very successful at getting the emotions of a case without much bias and his writing style just really immerses you.

The book felt incredibly effortless to get sucked into.

Episode: #234: 20 Year Old Girl Does Blackface To Commit Mu...

It was described as the most comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the case, providing a detailed look at the events without significant bias, and was found easy to become immersed in.

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There's an incredible book on this case it is written by one of the biggest authors in true crime M. William Phelps.

He does fantastic deep dives he's very successful at getting the emotions of a case without much bias and his writing style just really immerses you.

The book felt incredibly effortless to get sucked into.

I know that sounds strange but I find it to be very important when it comes to true stories like this one. You have to get into it to really feel the emotions of everything that's happened and I think that's the only way to do it justice.

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Charlaine Harris

Dead Reckoning (Sookie Stackhouse/True Blood, Book 11)

Stephanie Soo praised the book as very well‑written, meticulously researched, and incredibly engaging, while noting a trigger warning because it misgenders a character named Skylar with he/him pronouns. Despite that issue, she highlighted its overall quality, indicating a strong recommendation.

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Episode: #227: The Most Evil Child Star

It was described as very well-written and meticulously researched, and incredibly engaging, but had a trigger warning for misgendering Skylar.

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I just have to say that this book is very well written, meticulously researched, incredibly engaging.

The only thing is the book refers to Skylar with he him pronouns and I will be referring to Skylar as she her pronouns.

Episode: #227: The Most Evil Child Star

It was described as well-written, meticulously researched, and incredibly engaging, although it was noted that the book misgenders Skylar using he/him pronouns.

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I just have to say that this book is very well written, meticulously researched, incredibly engaging.

The only thing is the book refers to Skylar with he him pronouns and I will be referring to Skylar as she her pronouns.

So there is a bit of misgendering in the book if that um I don't think it was out of ill intent but it does get a little bit complicated so just a trigger warning.

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Sarah Weinman

The Real Lolita

The Kidnapping of Sally Horner and the Novel That Scandalized the World

The book was highlighted as a meticulously researched true‑crime work that rescued Sally Horner’s story from obscurity, with the host noting the author’s deep dive into court records, transcripts and interviews with people close to the victim. Stephanie Soo praised the author’s talent and urged listeners to check it out, emphasizing its role in illuminating the case that inspired Nabokov’s novel. The discussion conveyed strong endorsement, positioning the title as essential reading for those interested in the true story behind Lolita.

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Episode: #134: The Real Lolita & The Fake FBI (Case of Sall...

It was highlighted as a great book about the Sally Horner case, which would likely have been forgotten without it. It was based on extensive research and interviews related to the victim.

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It's called The Real Lolita by Sarah Weinman.

Now Sarah is a journalist who scoured through court documents, transcripts, prison records, legislative records, testimonies. She interviewed dozens of people for this book, and a lot of them were related to the victim.

She's honestly such a talented writer, and without her I think Sally Horner's name would probably be forgotten.

So please go check out her book.

She also has a few other true crime books that I've heard are terrific, so let me know.

Episode: #133: The 12 Year Old “Temptress”

It was described as a well-researched book about a true crime case, which was later revealed to have inspired the novel 'Lolita'. The author interviewed many people related to the case, helping to bring the victim's story to light.

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But there's a really good book on this case. It's called The Real Lolita by Sarah Weinman.

She scoured through court documents, transcripts, prison records, legislative records, testimonies.

She interviewed dozens of people for this book and a lot of them were related to the victim herself.

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Stephen Sawicki

Teach Me to Kill

The Shocking True Story of the Pamela Smart Murder Case

The hosts highlighted the book as a well‑written account that read like a movie, noting the author's unique perspective after visiting a key participant in prison. They also mentioned that Pamela Smart herself spoke to the author, claiming the boys were falsely accused and coerced. Overall, they praised its thorough research and engaging narrative.

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Episode: #129: High School Boys Kill Hot Teacher’s Husband...

Pamela Smart, while in prison, spoke to the author of this book and claimed the boys were being falsely accused and coerced into confessing due to their young age.

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Pam came forward to the press and to an author of Teach Me to Kill and she said I have a picture in my mind of the killer so she's saying that the boys are being falsely accused just like her and they're being coerced into confessing because they're so young and uh she said you know like this drug addicted scum with like long greasy hair that's what I picture the killer to be not these little kids

Episode: #128: “Hot Teacher” Teaches Boys To Kill (Case of...

It was described as well-written and even included a visit to one of the main participants in prison, and was said to read like a movie.

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There's two books on this case that I loved.

Teach Me to Kill by Stephen Sawicki. It's so well written.

He even visited one of the main people involved in prison.

I think he has a very unique perspective on things he put in the work. You can tell the book reads like a movie.

A Kim Jong-Il Production: The Extraordinary True Story of a Kidnapped Filmmaker, His Star Actress, and a Young Dictator's Rise to Power Cover

Paul Fischer

A Kim Jong-Il Production

The Extraordinary True Story of a Kidnapped Filmmaker, His Star Actress, and a Young Dictator's Rise to Power

The hosts highlighted the title as a meticulously researched account that revealed details even longtime observers missed, noting that their own parents learned new facts from it. They praised the author’s extensive interviews and on‑the‑ground research, calling it a captivating read that absorbed them fully. Overall, the book was presented as a standout recommendation for anyone interested in the story.

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Episode: #96: Kidnapped By North Korea Part 2 (Case of Choi...

It was highly recommended as a fascinating read, even by those familiar with the case from news coverage, providing insights that were not previously known.

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Even my Korean parents who grew up with this case on the news learned so much from this book! 10/10

This is probably I say this all the time but this is probably one of my favorite books of the year just really absorbs you and sucks you in and the amount of research

and like I said even my Korean parents who grew up in that generation they learned stuff from this book I mean

Episode: #95: Kidnapped By North Korea Part 1 (Case of Choi...

It was described as the most meticulous book on the subject, with details even the podcast hosts' Korean parents, who had followed the case in the news, were unaware of.

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There's such a good book on this. It's called "A Kim Jong Il Production" and it's written by a film producer who studied film in Paris, has directed a ton of movies, a documentary movie called Radio Man that I had no idea that he had a part of.

His name is Paul Fisher. I mean, this is his first and only book. I don't even know what to say. Conducted over 50 interviews. This guy's meticulous. He gets all his facts.

He even talked to North Korean defectors. He traveled to South Korea, Austria, Germany, Hungary, Hong Kong, North Korea, even North Korea. Yeah. He even stayed in the exact hotel rooms that the victim stayed in.

I mean, this is the most meticulous book that I have ever seen on a subject like this. I was bonding with my parents and there were things in this book that my parents had no idea happened.

They're like, "What? Like I live through this. How do I not know that this happened?"

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Linda Burfield Hazzard

Fasting for the Cure of Disease

The title was highlighted during a discussion of Dr. Linda Hazzard's controversial practices, noting that she promoted it through a Seattle newspaper ad and claimed that all diseases stem from dietary issues and could be cured by fasting. The hosts recounted how the book’s extreme view was embraced by Hazzard’s followers, describing its premise as fundamentally flawed and dangerous.

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Episode: #58: Dr. Starvation The Serial Killer (Linda Hazza...

It was promoted by Dr. Linda Hazzard in a Seattle Daily Newspaper advertisement, and discussed how every disease was caused by diet and only solved through fasting treatments.

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Dr. Linda Hazard...her last name's hazard like turn your hazard lights on like this is hazardous...and she's promoting her book Fasting for the Cure of Disease

she just talked about how every single disease was caused by dietary factors and the only solution is the fasting treatment

the only disease is impure blood that's caused by impure digestion and that leads to other diseases

Episode: #58: Dr. Starvation The Serial Killer (Linda Hazza...

It was advertised in a Seattle newspaper and promoted the idea that all diseases were caused by diet, with fasting being the only cure. The sisters read the entire book and were convinced by its claims.

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Fasting for the Cure of Disease

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Harold Schechter

Hell's Princess

The Mystery of Belle Gunness, Butcher of Men

The hosts highlighted the book as a thorough deep‑dive into the early‑1900s serial killer Belle Gunness, drawing parallels to Dr. Linda Hazzard’s manipulative persona. Stephanie in particular praised it as a really good, detailed account, and it was presented as a top recommendation for listeners interested in true‑crime history. The overall tone was enthusiastic and supportive of the title.

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Episode: #58: Dr. Starvation The Serial Killer (Linda Hazza...

It was highly recommended as a deep dive into the story of Belle Gunness, who was a serial killer that operated in the early 1900s and was compared to Dr. Linda Hazzard.

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there's this really good book on it...I love a story inside of a story...so there is a woman named Belle Gunness who had just gotten...kind of caught...three years prior to all of this going down in Indiana...so there's this book called Hell's Princess: The Mystery of Belle Gunness, Butcher of Men and it's really good it's a deep dive

Episode: #58: Dr. Starvation The Serial Killer (Linda Hazza...

It was discussed as a good book about a serial killer who was compared to Linda Hazzard, highlighting their similar manipulative and confident personas.

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There's this really good book on it...it's really good, it's a deep dive.

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Lionel Dahmer

A Father's Story

In two episodes, Stephanie Soo discussed the book written by Jeffrey Dahmer's father, noting that it detailed the family's history and his reflections on his son's crimes while sparking controversy and lawsuits from victims' families. She mentioned that the author donated part of the proceeds to those families and expressed uncertainty about inherited traits versus upbringing, but overall the conversation treated the title as a contextual source rather than a recommendation.

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Episode: #16- The Twisted Life of Jeffrey Dahmer *He Wanted...

Lionel Dahmer, Jeffrey Dahmer's father, wrote a book about their family history, which was later controversial due to some families suing him for using their names without consent.

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He donated a portion of the proceeds to the victim's families, but Most of the family supported it because I think when you have victims like this I mean I don't know what I would say, but I don't think I could blame other family members, you know for one person's actions Especially when they're over age, right? Especially if they there's no evidence of abuse

he said he's not ashamed to be a dahmer But like not in the sense of like he supports his sons, you know activities but Not activities but murder

Episode: #16- The Twisted Life of Jeffrey Dahmer *He Wanted...

Lionel Dahmer, Jeffrey's father, wrote a book detailing their family history and his reflections on his son's crimes, which was met with both support and controversy from victims' families.

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He had dreams about murdering people and Then Jeffrey Dahmer ended up murdering people.

He wonders I mean, he doesn't know what that means He doesn't know if he Unwillingly and you know had passed something down whether it was genetics whether it was the way that he taught something He doesn't know.

He said he was relatively violent as a kid And he kind of outgrew it but it seems maybe Jeffrey Dahmer never did

He said that there's just a part of him that like wants to keep these things It's like the collecting collection and later he tries to make like an altar out of skulls of real people

they all still maintained a really good relationship with jeffrey and Um joyce the mom she ended up dying in 2000 of cancer

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Anne Fadiman

The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down

A Hmong Child, Her American Doctors, and the Collision of Two Cultures

The hosts referenced the title while discussing a case of a Hmong child with epilepsy, using the book to illustrate the clash between traditional Hmong beliefs about seizures and Western medical practice. They highlighted how the story shows misunderstandings that arise when cultural concepts of illness meet clinical treatment, presenting the book as a relevant example rather than a strong endorsement.

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Episode: #385: Mom Microwaved 2-Month-Old Baby For 5 Minute...

This book explores the challenges of cultural understanding between doctors and Hmong parents in America. It highlights the cultural belief that seizures are caused by the soul leaving the body, and the resulting conflicts when these beliefs clash with Western medicine. It focuses on a young Hmong girl named Leah who is diagnosed with severe epilepsy, and how her parents' traditional healing practices and beliefs are misconstrued by doctors.

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It's called "The Spirit Catches You When You Fall Down", is the name of the book.

It's about a little girl named Leah.

The Spirit Catches You When You Fall Down.

Episode: #385: Mom Microwaved 2-Month-Old Baby For 5 Minute...

The book follows a young Hmong girl named Leah who is diagnosed with epilepsy, and explores the cultural differences between Western medicine and Hmong beliefs on illness and healing. It specifically focuses on the conflict between doctors and the parents regarding Leah's treatment, as the parents believe in traditional Hmong practices while the doctors prescribe Western medicine.

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It's called "The Spirit Catches You When You Fall Down" is the name of the book.

It's about a little girl named Leah.

She's Meng, she lives in America.

The Spirit Catches You When You Fall Down

The Spirit Catches You When You Fall Down

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Wes Laurie

The Taboo

Stories

The hosts discussed the book as a detailed investigative account of Tabo Bester's prison escape and its aftermath, noting that the journalists' early suspicions helped uncover the truth. They highlighted how the book provided a thorough look at the case and its implications.

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Virginia Roberts Giuffre

Nobody's Girl

A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice

The hosts referenced the posthumously released memoir as the primary source for their deep dive into the alleged trafficking by Epstein and Maxwell, including the connections to Prince Andrew and other powerful figures. They highlighted that the book details Giuffre's two‑plus years of abuse and lists names she implicated, using it to frame their episode’s investigation.

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This was Virginia Giuffre's posthumously released memoir where she detailed the two plus years she spent being trafficked by Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The book included a long list of powerful people she claimed she was trafficked by, and also a list of people she was too scared to name publicly.

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Virginia Giuffre, who has passed earlier this year, she has posthumously released a memoir where she details her two plus years that she spent being trafficked by Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

And this is going to be part two where we run through all of the names that have been mentioned in Virginia Giuffre's book that was published after her passing, which even that a lot of people think her passing was suspicious.

Episode: EXACTLY What Happened Between “Prince” Andrew & 17...

This was Virginia Giuffre's posthumously released memoir detailing the two years she spent being trafficked by Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

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Virginia Giuffre, who has passed earlier this year, she has posthumously released a memoir where she details her two plus years that she spent being trafficked by Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

And we're going to dive deep even into Prince Andrew and all of the connections there, as well as all of the politicians that are being brought up in her book.

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Mary Knight

My Life Now

Essays by a Child Sex Trafficking Survivor

The memoir was highlighted as a detailed account of Mary Knight's experiences and was recommended for listeners who prefer reading over watching documentaries.

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She also has a book, which is incredible. I'm going to link below. It's called My Life Now. The book goes even more in depth than the documentary.

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The memoir was highlighted as a detailed account of Mary Knight's experiences and was recommended for listeners who prefer reading over watching documentaries.

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She also has a book, which is incredible. I'm going to link below. It's called My Life Now. The book goes even more in depth than the documentary.

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The host praised Mary Knight's memoir, encouraging listeners to read it and noting it contains extensive essays that could help survivors heal.

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I highly recommend checking out Mary's memoir, My Life Now, and her documentaries as part of her own investigation to see if her memories are real.

My longest essay is how I healed people ... the book is worth getting even if it's just for that one because if you know someone who has fibromyalgia or chronic pain it gives all this information about healing.

That's why I wrote it - it's for people like you who are survivors; I hope my book can be helpful to you.

They haven't read my book; they're like why didn't she just call the police or something.

Buy it so Catherine is the one... promoting the book and then she'll also get the revenue from it.

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Henry Winkler

Niagara Falls, or Does It? (Hank Zipzer, the World's Greatest Underachiever, 1)

The psychiatrist Dr. Fenton, who was the defendant's primary psychiatrist, wrote a book about the Aurora massacre titled "It", beginning each chapter with a Joker quote.

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It

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The psychiatrist Dr. Fenton, who was the defendant's primary psychiatrist, wrote a book about the Aurora massacre titled "It", beginning each chapter with a Joker quote.

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It

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Gavin De Becker

The Gift of Fear

Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence

It was promoted as a useful guide for understanding perpetrator techniques and learning how to protect oneself.

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I'll just promote his book, The Gift of Fear by Gavin DeBecker is a really good book to read to learn about perpetrator techniques so you can better guard yourself against them.

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It was promoted as a useful guide for understanding perpetrator techniques and learning how to protect oneself.

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I'll just promote his book, The Gift of Fear by Gavin DeBecker is a really good book to read to learn about perpetrator techniques so you can better guard yourself against them.

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