Magnum B.I.

Magnum B.I.

By Casey Adrian + Lauren WalencikComedy
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Magnum B.I. episodes

  • Episode 32: JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy

    This 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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    1 hr 17 min
  • Episode 31: Campfire Weenies

    Welcome 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.

    1 hr 9 min
  • Episode 30: Hipster Tumblr Culture

    Get 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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    1 hr 1 min
  • Episode 29: goop

    A $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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    42 min
  • Episode 28: George Santos
    Speakers, 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.
    1 hr
  • Episode 27: Online Dating
    This 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.
    1 hr 9 min
  • 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.  
    Resources: 
     https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline 
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/eating-disorders/in-depth/eating-disorder-treatment/art-20046234
    56 min
  • Episode 24: Surviving a Plane Crash for Dummies
    This week, Casey tells the remarkable stories of two women who survived the unthinkable: falling thousands of feet out of the sky (without parachutes) and living to tell the tale! Join our hosts this week as they discuss the lives of Juliane Koepcke and Vesna Vulović — and marvel at the indomitable nature of the human spirit.
    59 min
  • Episode 23: Internet Indie Horror

    This episode, Lauren walks Casey through a timeline of spooky content on the internet! Join our hosts as they discuss the nature of verbal storytelling, the evolution of digital content, and how different pieces of media tap into our most basic, psychological fears. 

    1 hr 5 min
  • Episode 22: To Catch a Predator
    In this episode, Casey and Lauren tackle the hit NBC show “To Catch a Predator.” They’ll cover some of the best catches, some of Chris Hansen’s best one-liners, and an instance in which catching got bloody.
    1 hr 6 min

About Magnum B.I.

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Join hosts Casey and Lauren as they dive deep into a new topic each week! Magnum B.I. is an investigative podcast that takes a nuanced look into aspects of popular culture, internet sub-genres, occasional true crime, and whatever banter our co-hosts can cook up.