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Magnum B.I.Episode 32: JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette-KennedyThis week, Casey and Lauren discuss one of America's most haunted, picturesque, ill-fated romances: the marriage of JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. Join the hosts as they discuss glamour, passion, and 1990s minimalism. (Plus a fun mini-game: take a drink every time Casey says the word "elegant.")
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Email Us: magnumbipod@gmail.com2023-09-221h 16Magnum B.I.Episode 31: Campfire WeeniesWelcome back to the long awaited return of Magnum B.I.! In this episode, Lauren talks us through the natural progression from Scholastic Bookfair to True Crime sleuth, and details some of her favorite pieces of folklore and campfire tales along the way. 2023-07-211h 08Magnum B.I.Episode 30: Hipster Tumblr CultureGet your favorite cardigan, put on your chunk glasses, and pour yourself a glass of iced coffee. This week, Casey and Lauren will be discussing hipster culture of the early 2010s. Casey will be lamenting over his former Tumblr fame, Lauren will be sharing some disgusting news about our former president, and the co-hosts will mutually yearn for a simpler, online time.
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Email Us: magnumbipod@gmail.com2023-06-081h 00Magnum B.I.Episode 29: goopA $70 jade egg, a futuristic vibrator, and the most ridiculous yoga mat imaginable. This week, join Lauren and Casey and they discuss Gwyneth Paltrow and her multi-million dollar brand, goop. (Definitely, definitely not sponsored by goop.)
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Email Us: magnumbipod@gmail.com2023-04-1841 minMagnum B.I.Episode 28: George SantosSpeakers, holocaust survivors, 9/11, drag queens, oh my! This is the story of George Santos, the Republican Party’s most complicated (and accomplished) member. Join Casey and Lauren as they discuss the life and times of one of the most interesting politicians in US history, and try not to lose their minds in the process.2023-02-2059 minMagnum B.I.Episode 27: Online DatingThis week — in their first unscripted episode — Lauren and Casey discuss the perils of online dating. They’ll touch on being queer in straight-coded digital spaces, the dopamine rush of collecting virtual bodies, and some unhinged stories of dating past.2023-02-141h 09Magnum B.I.Episode 26: The History of AIDS ActivismThis episode, Casey gives us a run down on the history of two powerful organizations that shaped the world of HIV/AIDS activism, and the landscape of queer health in the 1980's. Join our hosts as they discuss the cultural ramifications of weaponized homophobia, recount their favorite moments from “Pose,” and preview a controversial new podcast topic...2023-01-2854 minMagnum B.I.Episode 25: Y2K and Diet Culture (The Anorexia Episode)This episode, Lauren unpacks the dangerous world of online Pro-Ana communities, and dissects the socio-cultural factors that lead to the creation of the most harmful eating disorder “lifestyle” of the early 2000's. Join us as we talk turkey and poke fun at Y2K fashion.
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Magnum B.I.Episode 20: The Murdaugh Murders Part 2: The DownfallIn the Season One Finale of Magnum B.I., Lauren and Casey dive into part two of the (alleged) Murdaugh family murders. Follow along as they discuss the ongoing case, all of the twists and turns, and what might be the final nail in the casket of the Murdaugh family dynasty.
See you in mid-September for Season Two!
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Email Us: magnumbipod@gmail.com2022-08-0541 minMagnum B.I.Episode 19: The Murdaugh Murders Part 1: The DynastyA family dynasty with unprecedented political power. After generations of ruling the Lowlands of South Carolina, one horrible boating accident begins to topple the house of cards. Just how deep does the influence of the Murdaugh family go -- and what will be their final straw? Join Casey and Lauren as they dive into part one of the season finale: the Murdaugh family dynasty...
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Email Us: magnumbipod@gmail.com2022-07-2939 minMagnum B.I.Episode 18: Leonarda CianciulliThis week, Lauren gets up to her elbows with the Soap Maker of Coreggio, Leonarda Cianciulli. Join Lauren and Casey as they discuss the impacts of fervent Catholicism, superstition, and human sacrifice in the longest episode to date. You won’t see the twists coming!
Content Warning: descriptions of physical violence, abuse/neglect, rape, child death, suicide, cannibalism, murder
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Email Us: magnumbipod@gmail.com2022-07-231h 21Magnum B.I.Episode 17: The TallHotBlond MurderWhen a middle-aged man named Thomas Montgomery came across an 18-year-old girl on a chatroom, he needed to impress her. So he pretended to be an 18-year-old marine named Tommy. From here, an obsessive love triangle and double life began to unfold, ultimately ending in a cold-blooded murder ... and a shocking twist which had Lauren screaming. Join Casey and Lauren as they discuss the TallHotBlond murder.
Content Warning: Sexual grooming of a teenage girl, brief mention of sexual assault and racism
Content Warning: Brief mention of sexual assault
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Content Warning: Mentions of incest, birth defects, torture, gore, cannibalism, and murder (...It's a dark one)
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Magnum B.I.Episode 15: Elizabeth Holmes & TheranosA grand idea: comprehensive blood tests through only the prick of a finger. Except there was one problem: even after raising $400million in venture capital, the technology didn't work. Join Casey and Lauren as they discuss the fraud, deception, and big dreams of Elizabeth Holmes and her company, Theranos.
Content Warning: Brief mention of sexual assault
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Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @mag...2022-07-011h 03Magnum B.I.Episode 14: The Somerton ManIn December of 1948, the body of a man was found on the coast of an Australian beach. With no identification, no signs of bodily injury, and a bizarre note sewn into his trousers, the case uncovered more questions than it did answers. Join Lauren and Casey as they unpack the mysterious case of the Somerton man.
Content Warning: Mentions of murder and suicide
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Email Us: magnumbipod@gmail.com2022-06-2449 minMagnum B.I.Episode 13: The McMartin PreschoolHidden tunnels, hot-air balloons, and ... lots of puppets? Join Casey and Lauren as they explore the ridiculous accusations made against the McMartin Preschool -- and, in doing so, the cultural landscape of the 1980s Satanic Panic.
Content Warning: Discussion of child sexual abuse
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Email Us: magnumbipod@gmail.com2022-06-1751 minMagnum B.I.Episode 12: Aileen WuornosThe most famous female serial killer in American history- Aileen Wuornos' legacy is filled with equal parts tragedy, pain, and horror. Join us this week as Lauren and Casey return from their hiatus to discuss the life and crimes of Aileen Wuornos, read some poetry, and recover from Finals week with a more laid back, chill episode. Content Warning: Mentions of neglect, alcoholism, violence, rape, sodomy, pedophilia, brief mentions of suicide, and murder.
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Email Us: magnumbipod@gmail.com2022-06-1052 minMagnum B.I.Episode 11: Tara CalicoThe unsolved mystery of Tara Calico. Dissected by police, Scotland yard, the FBI and Armchair Sleuths alike, her case is one that’s still left people scratching their heads more than twenty years later. Photographs of the alleged incident are still available online to this day, along with a persistent search to locate America’s quintessential lost girl, and the individual(s) who abducted her.
Content Warning: Mentions of kidnapping, rape, and child death.
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Email Us: magnumbipod@gmail...2022-05-2054 minMagnum B.I.Episode 10: Samuel LittleReady for America’s most prolific serial killer? Samuel Little takes center stage this week for the halfway mark of season one. This one’s a little icky, so hang in there!
Content Warning: Mentions of rape, violence against women, and murder
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Email Us: magnumbipod@gmail.com2022-05-0645 minMagnum B.I.Episode 9: Grant AmatoCam girls, credit card fraud, and Twitch streaming- oh my! Join us for episode 9 as Casey documents our most recent case to date: The digital dreamboat, Grant Amato. In this episode, Casey and Lauren tackle the para-social relationship between a 'self made millionaire' and a Bulgarian sex worker, and discuss how far they'd go to satisfy their own desires, before an exciting conclusion to a nine episode mystery...
Content Warning: brief descriptions of emotional manipulation, violence and murder.
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...2022-04-2957 minMagnum B.I.Episode 8: Henry Lee LucasHenry Lee Lucas is one of the most famous serial killers in recent history- claiming to have killed more than 300 people across the continental United States and Japan in the early 80's. He leaves behind a legacy of lies, misdirection, broken relationships, strawberry milkshakes and a trail of ornery Texas Rangers. Join us for our first dual-platform episode, where Lauren and Casey discuss Henry's legacy, and introduce their intern- Bonita!
Content Warning: brief descriptions of violence, sexual abuse, pedophilia, necrophilia, suicide, and murder. Heavy Discussion of Police Negligence, and corruption.
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Content Warning: Mentions of violence, gore, heavy drug usage.
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Email Us: magnumbipod@gmail.com2022-04-1544 minMagnum B.I.Episode 6: Salem RetrospectiveThis week, the podcast lives up to its social justice distinction with a special episode on female power, sexuality, and religion -- as we dive into the Salem Witch Trials. Join Lauren and Casey for the most cursed episode of Magnum B.I. yet, complete with in-episode catastrophe, and an exciting announcement at the end!
Content Warning: Brief depictions of violence
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2022-04-0951 minMagnum B.I.Episode 5: Agatha ChristieThis week, Casey tackles a case that brought the world to a standstill: the life and scandals of legendary crime author, Agatha Christie. Join Lauren and Casey as they dissect the circumstances of her mysterious disappearance, listen to music from the 1920's, and come together at the end of the podcast to theorize about the nature of her century long legacy.
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Email Us: magnumbipod@gmail.com2022-04-0144 minMagnum B.I.Episode 4: Belle GunnessIn this episode, Lauren focuses on another serial killer- this time, the Lady Bluebeard, Belle Gunness. Belle, maybe the craziest gold digger in recent history, who leaves behind a legacy of unsolved murders, child endangerment, and a mysterious disappearance that will leave you wondering whether she died a woman scorned, or was murdered by a past lover.
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**Spoilers and a small edit! The sum of money Belle ended up receiving for the m...2022-03-2544 minMagnum B.I.Episode 3: The Reykjavik ConfessionsThis week, Casey takes the lead and discusses the most intense case of police negligence in Icelandic History: the Reykjavik Confessions. Join our hosts as they discuss a botched missing persons report, Rochester NY, and... The Beatles?
Content warning: Police negligence and psychological abuse.
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Email Us: magnumbipod@gmail.com2022-03-1848 minMagnum B.I.Episode 2: Gilbert Paul JordanIn this episode, Lauren explores the murders of Gilbert Paul Jordan, a total creep who preyed on Indigenous women and murdered them in a very bizarre, very unique way. This one made us ... angry. Don't forget to stay tuned for the end, when we get a sneak peak into the next week's episode.
Content Warning: Violence, Sexual Assault, Substance Use, Racism
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Email Us: magnumbipod@gmail.com2022-03-1145 minMagnum B.I.Episode 1: Sneha Anne PhilipIn the first episode of Magnum B.I., Casey leads with the story of Sneha Anne Philip, a doctor who disappeared on September 10th, 2001. Was she a hero that ran to the call of danger on the infamous morning of the September 11th attacks, or a woman leading a double life and wanting a fresh start? Join us as we dive into the details, spill the tea, and toss around theories. Casey weaves a narrative, and also ... attempts to guess Lauren's middle name.
Content Warning: Mentions of sexual harassment in the workplace, 9/11, suicide
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