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Episode 35: Dead Pools, Fake Mickeys, and Other Occupational Hazards


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Isolation breeds madness in the most extreme conditions, as evidenced by the harrowing situation unfolding at an Antarctic research station where nine scientists are trapped 2,000 miles from civilization. Urgent messages reveal that one crew member has allegedly become violent and threatening, creating "an environment of fear and intimidation" with no possibility of rescue until December. The freezing darkness, confined quarters, and nowhere to escape have transformed their scientific mission into a real-life psychological horror story reminiscent of "The Thing."

Tragedy struck a Macedonian nightclub when heroic singer Andre Gajorski of the band DNK sacrificed his life rushing back into a burning building to save fans. The warehouse fire claimed 59 lives including almost all band members—a stark contrast to other notorious nightclub disasters where performers prioritized their own safety.

The podcast also explores the bizarre case of an OnlyFans model facing second-degree murder charges after a client paid her $11,000 for a kinky performance that went fatally wrong. With no training in BDSM safety protocols, she wrapped the man "like a mummy" in plastic wrap with a plastic bag secured over his head—recording content while he suffocated nearby. The hosts debate the complex questions of responsibility, consent, and whether this constitutes criminal negligence or a tragic accident.

From the "Deadpool Killer" Wade Wilson's prison weight gain to a knife-wielding Mickey Mouse impersonator threatening tourists in Naples for payment, these stories highlight the strange, dangerous world we live in. The hosts navigate this territory with dark humor while reminding listeners that sometimes the most terrifying situations are those with no easy escape.

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