The 27 Club

This episode contains strong themes and may not be suitable for younger listeners. Gavin discusses his research on The 27 Club, a conspiracy theory that connects the deaths of dozens of young popular musicians, artists, actors, and athletes who have died at age 27, often as a result of drug and alcohol abuse or violent means such as homicide, suicide, or transportation-related accidents. Definitely our darkest episode yet. (Hint: You should probably listen to this episode during the daytime.) Mental Health Resources Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/) at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or text the Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741). Both services are free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The deaf and hard of hearing can contact the Lifeline via TTY at 1-800-799-4889. All calls are confidential. Contact social media outlets directly if you are concerned about a friend’s social media updates or dial 911 in an emergency. SAMHSA’s (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; https://www.samhsa.gov/) National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357), (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. National Institute of Mental Health - https://www.nimh.nih.gov/ Mental Health Resources - http://www.mhresources.org/ National Alliance on Mental Illness - https://www.nami.org/ Sources https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-lists/the-27-club-a-brief-history-17853/robert-johnson-26971/ https://www.history.com/news/music-legends-who-lived-fast-and-died-at-27-slideshow https://happymag.tv/why-are-we-obsessed-with-the-27-club/ https://theconversation.com/the-27-club-is-a-myth-56-is-the-bum-note-for-musicians-33586 https://www.history.com/news/curse-of-27-or-is-it-only-rock-n-roll https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_lighter_myth