Deeply Disturbing Things

Dear Abby Normals,

In this episode, we talk about fingerprints and the 2020 murder of Indiana resident Hope Parks. Thank you for supporting our DIY, independent podcast. We aim to educate, enlighten, and entertain our listeners while having an excuse to hang out. 

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Dear Abby Normals.

This week we discuss cells and subs. In 1951 Henrietta Lacks walked into a hospital seeking medical treatment, not knowing she would change history. Jared Fogle rose to fame after losing weight on Subway's sandwiches. But what's in the tuna?

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Dear Abby Normals.

This episode is about sleep deprivation and the unsolved murder of Ruth Belle Waymire. In December 1963/January 1964 17-year-old Randy Gardner stayed awake for 11 days and 24 minutes. In February of 2023, the body of a murder victim that had been unidentified for almost 40 years was finally given a name and with this new information, Spokane Police are asking for your help in solving this case. 

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Dear Abby Normals,

 

In this episode, we dive into the disturbing history of Spokane, Washington's Manito Park Zoo. Learn about the violence, the noise, the smell, and what went down when it finally closed its gates forever. We also get into the dark side of dolphins and answer the burning question, what is the difference between a dolphin and a porpoise?

 

 

The Deeply Disturbing Things podcast discusses a wide range of topics including suicide, rape, and child abuse. If you are struggling with these themes, this may not be the podcast for you. The content of the Deeply Disturbing Things podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only and is not intended or considered to be professional advice.

Dear Abby Normals,

In this special episode, we review the 1990 film Flatliners starring Julia Roberts, Keifer Sutherland, Kevin Bacon, Billy Baldwin, and Oliver Platt. The plot involves a group of med students devising a dangerous experiment in which, one after another, they'll deliberately create a condition of clinical death, sample the afterlife experience, and then be brought back to life by emergency measures. 

 

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Near-death experiences are triggered during life-threatening incidents when the body is injured by a heart track, shock, or blunt trauma such as an explosion or a fall. People who experience these events share common stories such as becoming pain-free, seeing a bright light at the end of a tunnel, or detaching from one's body and floating above it. Though science has attempted to explain what is going on, the mystery remains.

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Dear Abby Normals,

Because we're children, this week we're talking about farts. Let's face it, people are disturbed by farts, but farts are funny. Also in this episode, we learn the truth about snuff films. What you've always believed may not be true. 

 

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Dear Abby Normals,

This week we discuss the recent legislation attempting to ban drag shows. Tennessee is about to become the first state in the nation to do so. Do you want to know who is behind all of this hate and dangerous misinformation? You've come to the right place. Then we explore the history of Mother Shipton, England's soothsayer who lived a difficult life, dominated by ridicule and suspicion. However, her mystical skills have placed her firmly within the pages of English folklore and legend.

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In this episode, we discuss estate sales and the Milli Vanilli scandal. First, we check out Macie's treasures she found at an estate sale. What happens to all the stuff your family doesn't want after you die?  The public can go tramping through your house and buy it all!  Next, we go back to the 1980s and talk about Milli Vanilli. After a meteoric rise to fame, it all came crashing down when it was discovered the pop duo didn't sing any of their own songs. Blame it on the rain. 

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Dear Abby Normals,

 

This episode is about real giants and the abuse and death of animals in Hollywood films. First, we explore the evidence that giants once lived across the US,  focusing on the red-headed, cannibalistic tribe who terrorized the ancient Paiutes. Then we discuss the shocking history of animals being abused and killed in famous films including Ben Hur and the seemingly innocent Milo and Otis. 

 

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