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Most Notorious! A True Crime History PodcastMoNo Encore: The Murder of Carol Thompson w/ Bill Swanson(Original pub date: 3/11/20)While the Coen brothers refuse to confirm it, many believe that their movie "Fargo" was inspired by the Carol Thompson murder case. She was viciously killed in her comfortable Saint Paul home by a hitman hired by her eccentric husband, T. Eugene Thompson, in March of 1963, leaving behind four small children. It was an absolutely sensational case, one not only covered extensively by local press, but by national and international press as well.Longtime journalist William Swanson covers the case with me. His book is called "...2025-03-291h 04
Ian Talks ComedyRick Mitchell (Ellen, TMZ, author How to Write a Funny Speech)Rick Mitchell joined me to discuss Carol recognizing him from TMZ; writing a performing speeches in his past ; it really not being that hard to write a good speech; giving a good speech requires you know your audience; this book can help save you from listening to bad speeches; differences in different religious weddings; worst speeches are graduation and bar mitzvah; not being Jewish and everyone thinking he is; taking a DNA test to find he's half Jewish; attending UC Davis; working at Second City and Improv Olympic; SNL being a big impetus; Norm MacDonald, Rodney Dangerfield, Mitch Hedberg...2025-03-1553 min
TV SERIESThe Walking Dead Season 10 Episode 6 BondsTranslatorThe Walking Dead Season 10 Episode 6 Bonds “Bonds” showcases the survivors’ continued attempts to prepare for the Whisperers while focusing on relationships, loyalty, and the growing cracks within Alpha’s group. As tension rises on all sides, the episode balances quiet moments of connection with the ever-present threat of conflict. Daryl and Carol’s MissionDaryl (Norman Reedus) and Carol (Melissa McBride) head out together on what appears to be a routine scouting mission. However, it becomes clear that Carol has ulterior motives—she’s searching for...2025-01-2204 minTV SERIESThe Walking Dead (Season 6, Episode 16 Last Day on Earth)TranslatorThe Walking Dead (Season 6, Episode 16: "Last Day on Earth") The season finale of The Walking Dead Season 6, "Last Day on Earth," is a harrowing and tension-filled episode that marks the dramatic introduction of Negan, one of the most iconic villains in the series. This episode explores themes of fear, control, and the consequences of past decisions, culminating in a chilling cliffhanger that leaves the group—and viewers—reeling. Plot Summary The episode begins with Rick and a group of survivors attempting to transport a critically ill Maggie to the Hillt...2025-01-1705 minTV SERIESThe Walking Dead (Season 6, Episode 14 Twice as Far)TranslatorThe Walking Dead (Season 6, Episode 14: "Twice as Far") Episode 14 of The Walking Dead Season 6, "Twice as Far," focuses on the dangers of complacency and the consequences of stepping outside the safety of Alexandria. This episode delivers character-driven storylines, a shocking loss, and a stark reminder of the unpredictable threats that still lurk in the post-apocalyptic world. Plot Summary The episode begins with a montage of life in Alexandria. The survivors are settling into routines, with an air of uneasy normalcy. Carol is seen quietly observing her surroundings, clearly grappling w...2025-01-1705 minTV SERIESThe Walking Dead (Season 6, Episode 8 Start to Finish)TranslatorThe Walking Dead (Season 6, Episode 8: "Start to Finish") The midseason finale of The Walking Dead Season 6, "Start to Finish," delivers high-stakes tension as Alexandria faces a full-scale invasion by the walker horde. With the community on the brink of collapse, the episode explores themes of survival, fear, and the fragility of hope. It sets the stage for dramatic shifts in alliances and the enduring struggle to protect the group. Plot Summary The episode begins moments after the previous one, with Alexandria’s wall collapsing under the...2025-01-1705 minTV SERIESThe Walking Dead (Season 5, Episode 14 Spend)TranslatorThe Walking Dead (Season 5, Episode 14: "Spend") Episode 14 of The Walking Dead Season 5, "Spend," is a gripping and emotionally charged installment that explores the consequences of leadership, the fragility of survival, and the cost of complacency. The episode delivers high-stakes action, tragic losses, and significant character development, as Alexandria’s flaws are laid bare. Plot Summary The episode opens with Father Gabriel, visibly troubled, staring at a Bible in the church. He later confides in Deanna Monroe, warning her that Rick and hi...2025-01-1706 minTV SERIESThe Walking Dead (Season 5, Episode 7 Crossed)TranslatorThe Walking Dead (Season 5, Episode 7: "Crossed") Episode 7 of The Walking Dead Season 5, "Crossed," interweaves multiple storylines as Rick and his group attempt to rescue Beth and Carol from Grady Memorial Hospital while other members face their own challenges. This episode balances tense action with emotional depth, setting the stage for the mid-season finale. Plot Summary The episode opens with Rick, Daryl, Tyreese, Sasha, and Noah forming a plan to infiltrate Grady Memorial and rescue Beth and Carol. Noah, having recently escaped the hospital, provides crucial...2025-01-1706 minTV SERIESThe Walking Dead (Season 5, Episode 2 Strangers)TranslatorThe Walking Dead (Season 5, Episode 2: "Strangers") Episode 2 of The Walking Dead Season 5, titled "Strangers," explores themes of trust, redemption, and the ongoing struggle to adapt in an increasingly hostile world. Following their harrowing escape from Terminus, Rick and the group encounter a mysterious stranger who may offer sanctuary—but not everything is as it seems. Plot Summary After escaping the horrors of Terminus, Rick, Carl, Daryl, Carol, Michonne, and the rest of the group make their way through the woods, trying to recover both physically an...2025-01-1706 min
Steph Infection: The PodcastWhite Elephants, Muppet Christmas Carol, and Pregnancy Stories with Jess TolevMerry Christmas! It’s a family affair on Steph Infection this week! Jess Tolev returns to the pod this week to talk with this Steph about holiday traditions, all of the stories from her recent pregnancy, and much more! Thank you to FunLove for sponsoring this episode! Go to https://www.FunLove.com and use code STEPH at checkout to save 30% off your first order. Follow @Steph_Tolev and @Steph_Infection_Podcast on Instagram. Send in your body stories to be featured on the pod! See Steph on tour! 2025-01-0146 min
MorbidThe Murder of Carol ThompsonWhen thirty-four-year-old St. Paul housewife Carol Thompson was murdered in the spring of 1963, her entire neighborhood was shocked by the evil that had invaded their middle-class neighborhood. As far as anyone knew, Carol was a happily married mother of four who appeared to have it all, but the cruel brutality of her murder suggested someone had hated her enough to kill her.When investigators began to dig deeper into Carol’s life and background, they found the truth was that, far from the happy façade she showed the world, Carol Thompson’s life was anything but happy...2024-12-161h 11
Strung OutStrung Out Episode 200. THE PHILOSOPHY OF ART WITH CORY GOODRICHSend us a textFirst of all, check out Cory's website at www.corygoodrich.com. We discuss the visual art of Cory Goodrich on this podcast, and how her discovery of "a family secret" led her to creating art as a means of expressing her inner feelings. Born in Wilmington, Delaware and raised in Clarkston, Michigan, Cory Goodrich is a Jeff Award winning actress for her roles as Mother in Drury Lane Oakbrook’s acclaimed production of Ragtime, and as June Carter Cash in the Jeff nominated Johnny Cash revue, Ring of Fire at Mercury Thea...2024-04-2832 min
Strung OutStrung Out Episode 199. THE PHILOSOPHY OF ART WITH CORY GOODRICHSend us a textFirst of all, check out Cory's website at www.corygoodrich.com.Born in Wilmington, Delaware and raised in Clarkston, Michigan, Cory Goodrich is a Jeff Award winning actress for her roles as Mother in Drury Lane Oakbrook’s acclaimed production of Ragtime, and as June Carter Cash in the Jeff nominated Johnny Cash revue, Ring of Fire at Mercury Theater Chicago, where she was also seen as Alice in The Addams Family, and Alma in The Christmas Schooner, and Carol Brady in the hilarious war between the Partridges and the Bradys in...2024-04-2135 min
Continuing Studies: for Higher Ed PodcastersUniversity of British Columbia: Hosts Change, But the Show Must Go OnHow does a podcast successfully navigate a host change and still keep their voice? From Here Forward, an alumni focused podcast based in Vancouver, Canada did that, by strategically choosing a voice and a tone for their audience, and then letting the show find its own authentic voice. Join Jennifer Lee Gunson and Neil McPhedran, alongside guests Carol Eugene Park and Steve Kennedy from Alumni UBC, to hear how clear vision earlier in the podcasting process allows for greater freedom and stability in the ever- changing higher education landscape.Connect with UsLearn More: Continuing Studies...2024-02-0629 min
Bookreporter Talks ToAngie Kim: Happiness FallsAngie Kim joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about her new novel, HAPPINESS FALLS, which packs so much between its pages. It’s a family story with a mystery woven through. And much of the book revolves around the young son, Eugene, who has Angelman syndrome --- and what he may know about the disappearance of their father/husband. Angie talks about how long this story was in her head --- more than a decade --- and why she felt that this was the right time to tell it. She notes that she aimed to look at the im...2023-09-121h 25
Murder With My Husband180. The Murder MastermindOn this episode, Payton discusses the Carol Thompson case, and how someone hiding in her basement ended her life. Who did it and why? Who masterminded this brutal murder?Sources:“Dial M: The Murder of Carol Thompson” by William SwansonThe New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/06/us/t-eugene-thompson-dies-at-88-crime-stunned-st-paul.htmlCBS News - https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/cold-case-t-eugene-thompson/Park Rapids Enterprise https://www.parkrapidsenterprise.com/news/the-vault/money-sex-and-power-the-1963-murder-of-carol-thompson-by-her-attorney-husband-shocked-the-twin-cities2023-09-0442 min
Let's Talk About SectsInternational Cult Awareness Month: Carol MerchasinCarol Merchasin spent many years as an employment lawyer. She has also been a partner in the Philadelphia office of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius and director of Morgan Lewis Resources. She has conducted dozens of workplace investigations and taught investigative techniques to human resource professionals at many Fortune 50 companies. She has since joined McAllister Olivarius, where she heads up a practice covering sexual misconduct in religious, faith-based and spiritual communities.Later in her career, Carol Merchasin was asked to take her investigative background and use it to investigate sexual abuse within various Buddhist and yoga communities. The r...2023-08-0853 min
Storied: San FranciscoGood Vibrations/Antique Vibrator Museum, Part 1Happy Valentine's Day! This episode is all about San Francisco’s Good Vibrations because, well, duh. It’s also about Good Vibes’ Antique Vibrator Museum. To guide us, we meet Carol Queen. Carol is the staff sexologist, a title she earned with her PhD in the subject. Carol grew up in small-town Oregon, just south of Eugene. She says she was interested in sex as long as she can remember, despite what those in her community might have thought about that. Childhood and early adult visits she made to the “big city” of Eugene help...2023-02-1431 min
Middle Class Film ClassGab & Chatter: The start of Season 3, our new Patreon, and a month of Streaming PicksOn this episode: On this episode: Artificial Intelligence has invaded the creative space, Courtney Love has beef with Brad Pitt, and nepobaby is now a slur. PLUS! The MCU in the library of congress, and who the hell its Jonah Feldstein?In news: AI programs, Dali, framed.wtf , Bruce Purkey, Find Your Film, Cinemddicts, chat.openia.com , Hallmark movies, Leelu Dallas Multipass, The Lighthouse, Children’s book, Space Jame Shakespeare, Lord of the Rings, LoTR, Erotic MCFC fan fiction, Hereditary, Hell Raiser, Marc Maron, WTF, Barrack Obama, Courtney Love, Helena Bonham Carter, Brad Pitt, Kurt Cobain, Fight Clu...2023-01-021h 24