The year is 2008 - The Dark Knight and Twilight changed pop culture, American Idol was the top show on TV, and America was about to run head first into the greatest financial crisis since the Great Depression. There are a lot of things we can't for-see, but today's story is a nightmare that nobody can prepare for. Come in and take a seat as B regales you with our first family annihilator since James Purrington, while we also breakdown some misconceptions and rumors surrounding the murders of the Bolduc Family and the apprehension & trail of Matthew Cushing. 

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On part 2 of the Elan School we talk about the man behind the madness, Joe Ricci. His greed, passions, addictions, manipulation, and his youth. Will Joe's charm, wealth, and winning smile be enough to ignore the fathomless void that has replaced his heart? Probably not.

*Correction: Jackson kept calling the author of "Duck in a Raincoat" Martha, but her name is Maura. He apologizes, but only a little.*

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Sources:

"Duck in a Raincoat" by Maura Curley

"Skeletons in the Closet" by Warren St. John, New York Times

"The Last Stop" directed by Todd Nilssen

Ballotpedia.org

Joseph Ricci v. Key Bancshares of Maine, Inc. United States District Court, D. Maine.

**CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of violence and abuse against minors. Listener discretion may be advised.**

We're cracking into the big one! How did one little school in Poland, ME continuously make headlines? We've got documentaries, web comics, court documents, and more detailing the nightmare students faced at the Elan School. Sit down and grab your notebooks - class is in session.

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B and Jackson watched the soap-opera adaptation film of a soap-opera t.v. series from 1966, House of Dark Shadows. We hiss, we scream, we go "bleh", and we cannot believe what we have forced ourselves into. This episode is just as sporadic and confusing as the film we are discussing. 

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Let's talk about a story that was such a big deal, even Vanity Fair got in on the action! B's got the deets on the scandal of the century - we've got sex, extramarital affairs, a pillar of the community, and Zumba! It's everything you could want! 

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***CONTENT WARNING: Along with the horror typical violence, gore, and body horror, we also discuss suicide and various forms of sexual violence. Listener discretion is advised!***

BUT, WAIT! Didn't an episode already get posted this week? Sure did; however, it's Mr. Jackson's birthday and it's time for a self indulgent birthday episode! Today's topic is the epic dark fantasy anime films, Berserk: The Golden Age trilogy - BUT, WAIT! What does that have to do with Maine?! You'll have to listen to find out how we finagled that one! That's the magic of birthday bonus episodes! 

Time Stamps:

The Egg of the King - 17:30

The Battle for Doldrey - 1:12:30

The Advent - 2:07:00

Fun Facts & Box Office - 3:06:40

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Booger sugar, yayo, the Big C - whatever you call it, we bet you didn't know Maine was once a hoppin' market for cocaine trafficking. Professor Jackson is here to school you on Dirigo's part in the war on drugs, the Belfast Operation. Let's take a look and appreciate Jackson's love of drug policy!

Sources:

https://downeast.com/features/cocaine-in-maine/

https://bangordailynews.com/2015/01/17/news/belfast-cocaine-bust-remembered-30-years-later/

https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/F2/819/337/245342/

https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2021-04/1980-1985_p_49-58.pdf

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After two weeks of lighter fare, B decided to bring down everyone's mood by discussing the case Mary Catherine Olenchuk. Military secrets, threats from radical students, and a summer vacation gone horribly wrong, we discuss another of Kennebunk's unsolved murders. 

Maine State Police Major Crimes Central

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This April's bonus episode is all about Marrowbone! A 2017 psychological horror that takes place in 1969, we follow the Marrowbones as they adjust to their new lives in Maine, while uncovering the mysteries of the Marrowbone residence and their dark past. This movie has it all, we gush over Anya Taylor Joy, skeeve out over peeping lawyers, and decide that violence is the question.

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