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EPISODE · Sep 19, 2019 · 2H 18M

Ed Gein

from Those Conspiracy Guys · host Gordon Rochford

TRUE CRIME - On this episode comedian Gary Lynch joins me to talk about a troubled and gruesomely motivated man, known as The Butcher of Plainfield and creator of the most unique living room furniture, Ed Gein.We discuss the history of the Plainfield Ghoul and his obsession with the female form and we examine his sordid and unhealthy relationship with his mother. Spawning a spate of creepy Hollywood creations, we dive into the story and history of Ed Gein and his sick and twisted shenanigans with women body parts; his questionable acquisition of said parts; and how his life led to his capture and confession. Gary Lynch is a comedian and actor in and around Dublin, Ireland and you can follow him on @garygaryrfix on Instagram or find him on Facebook :)________________________This podcast is supported by the generous donations of the wonderful folks over at Patreon. If you want to support the show and get exclusive content, ad-free episodes, access to live chats and private social media like Instagram and Discord and a whole load of other stuff click here http://bit.ly/TCG-PatreonIf you want to follow TCG on social platforms including the Discord, watch video versions of the livestream podcast and documentaries; or even join in on live chats about current events; buy TCG merch; get notifications of and buy tickets to upcoming live stage shows or to just support the show on Patreon; all the links, info and instructions you can find by clicking this link http://www.linktr.ee/thoseconspiracyguys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TRUE CRIME - On this episode comedian Gary Lynch joins me to talk about a troubled and gruesomely motivated man, known as The Butcher of Plainfield and creator of the most unique living room furniture, Ed Gein.We discuss the history of the Plainfield Ghoul and his obsession with the female form and we examine his sordid and unhealthy relationship with his mother. Spawning a spate of creepy Hollywood creations, we dive into the story and history of Ed Gein and his sick and twisted shenanigans with women body parts; his questionable acquisition of said parts; and how his life led to his capture and confession. Gary Lynch is a comedian and actor in and around Dublin, Ireland and you can follow him on @garygaryrfix on Instagram or find him on Facebook :)________________________This podcast is supported by the generous donations of the wonderful folks over at Patreon. If you want to support the show and get exclusive content, ad-free episodes, access to live chats and private social media like Instagram and Discord and a whole load of other stuff click here http://bit.ly/TCG-PatreonIf you want to follow TCG on social platforms including the Discord, watch video versions of the livestream podcast and documentaries; or even join in on live chats about current events; buy TCG merch; get notifications of and buy tickets to upcoming live stage shows or to just support the show on Patreon; all the links, info and instructions you can find by clicking this link http://www.linktr.ee/thoseconspiracyguys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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TRUE CRIME - On this episode comedian Gary Lynch joins me to talk about a troubled and gruesomely motivated man, known as The Butcher of Plainfield and creator of the most unique living room furniture, Ed Gein.We discuss the history of the...

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