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Magnum B.I.
by Casey Adrian + Lauren Walencik
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. ***Follow us on Instagram / TikTok: @magnumbipodEmail Us: [email protected]
Episodes
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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.) *** Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @magnumbipod Email...
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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...
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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.
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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:...
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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…
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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.
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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.
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Episode 20: The Murdaugh Murders Part 2: The Downfall
In the Season One Finale of Magnum B.I., Lauren and Casey dive into part two of the (alleged) Murdaugh family murders. Follow along as they discuss the ongoing case, all of the twists and turns, and what might be the final nail in the casket of the Murdaugh family dynasty. See you in…
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Episode 19: The Murdaugh Murders Part 1: The Dynasty
A family dynasty with unprecedented political power. After generations of ruling the Lowlands of South Carolina, one horrible boating accident begins to topple the house of cards. Just how deep does the influence of the Murdaugh family go -- and what will be their final straw? Join Casey and…
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Episode 18: Leonarda Cianciulli
This week, Lauren gets up to her elbows with the Soap Maker of Coreggio, Leonarda Cianciulli. Join Lauren and Casey as they discuss the impacts of fervent Catholicism, superstition, and human sacrifice in the longest episode to date. You won’t see the twists coming! Content Warning: descriptions…
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Episode 17: The TallHotBlond Murder
When a middle-aged man named Thomas Montgomery came across an 18-year-old girl on a chatroom, he needed to impress her. So he pretended to be an 18-year-old marine named Tommy. From here, an obsessive love triangle and double life began to unfold, ultimately ending in a cold-blooded murder ...…
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Episode 16: Countess Elizabeth Báthory
Living in a beautiful, 17th century Hungarian castle, it seemed as though Countess Elizabeth Báthory had everything that a person could want. So why did she torture and kill upwards of 650 women? This week, Lauren and Casey take it way back in time to discuss the Blood Countess, Elizabeth…
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Episode 15: Elizabeth Holmes & Theranos
A grand idea: comprehensive blood tests through only the prick of a finger. Except there was one problem: even after raising $400million in venture capital, the technology didn't work. Join Casey and Lauren as they discuss the fraud, deception, and big dreams of Elizabeth Holmes and her company,...
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Episode 14: The Somerton Man
In December of 1948, the body of a man was found on the coast of an Australian beach. With no identification, no signs of bodily injury, and a bizarre note sewn into his trousers, the case uncovered more questions than it did answers. Join Lauren and Casey as they unpack the mysterious case of…
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Episode 13: The McMartin Preschool
Hidden tunnels, hot-air balloons, and ... lots of puppets? Join Casey and Lauren as they explore the ridiculous accusations made against the McMartin Preschool -- and, in doing so, the cultural landscape of the 1980s Satanic Panic. Content Warning: Discussion of child sexual abuse *** Sources:...
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Episode 12: Aileen Wuornos
The most famous female serial killer in American history- Aileen Wuornos' legacy is filled with equal parts tragedy, pain, and horror. Join us this week as Lauren and Casey return from their hiatus to discuss the life and crimes of Aileen Wuornos, read some poetry, and recover from Finals week…
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Episode 11: Tara Calico
The unsolved mystery of Tara Calico. Dissected by police, Scotland yard, the FBI and Armchair Sleuths alike, her case is one that’s still left people scratching their heads more than twenty years later. Photographs of the alleged incident are still available online to this day, along with a...
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Episode 10: Samuel Little
Ready for America’s most prolific serial killer? Samuel Little takes center stage this week for the halfway mark of season one. This one’s a little icky, so hang in there! Content Warning: Mentions of rape, violence against women, and murder *** Sources: https://bit.ly/3ITlEzi Follow us on...
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Episode 9: Grant Amato
Cam girls, credit card fraud, and Twitch streaming- oh my! Join us for episode 9 as Casey documents our most recent case to date: The digital dreamboat, Grant Amato. In this episode, Casey and Lauren tackle the para-social relationship between a 'self made millionaire' and a Bulgarian sex worker,...
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Episode 8: Henry Lee Lucas
Henry Lee Lucas is one of the most famous serial killers in recent history- claiming to have killed more than 300 people across the continental United States and Japan in the early 80's. He leaves behind a legacy of lies, misdirection, broken relationships, strawberry milkshakes and a trail of...
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Episode 7: Micheal Alig
Micheal Alig: nicknamed ‘The Candyman,’ Michael was a nightlife promoter, drug addict, and inaugural member of the Club Kids — a group of queer superstars, containing the likes of James St. James, Amanda Lepore, and RuPaul Charles. Join us this week as Casey and Lauren unpack an unfortunate…
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Episode 6: Salem Retrospective
This week, the podcast lives up to its social justice distinction with a special episode on female power, sexuality, and religion -- as we dive into the Salem Witch Trials. Join Lauren and Casey for the most cursed episode of Magnum B.I. yet, complete with in-episode catastrophe, and an exciting...
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Episode 5: Agatha Christie
This week, Casey tackles a case that brought the world to a standstill: the life and scandals of legendary crime author, Agatha Christie. Join Lauren and Casey as they dissect the circumstances of her mysterious disappearance, listen to music from the 1920's, and come together at the end of the...
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Episode 4: Belle Gunness
In this episode, Lauren focuses on another serial killer- this time, the Lady Bluebeard, Belle Gunness. Belle, maybe the craziest gold digger in recent history, who leaves behind a legacy of unsolved murders, child endangerment, and a mysterious disappearance that will leave you wondering whether...
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Episode 3: The Reykjavik Confessions
This week, Casey takes the lead and discusses the most intense case of police negligence in Icelandic History: the Reykjavik Confessions. Join our hosts as they discuss a botched missing persons report, Rochester NY, and... The Beatles? Content warning: Police negligence and psychological abuse....
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Episode 2: Gilbert Paul Jordan
In this episode, Lauren explores the murders of Gilbert Paul Jordan, a total creep who preyed on Indigenous women and murdered them in a very bizarre, very unique way. This one made us ... angry. Don't forget to stay tuned for the end, when we get a sneak peak into the next week's episode.…
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Episode 1: Sneha Anne Philip
In the first episode of Magnum B.I., Casey leads with the story of Sneha Anne Philip, a doctor who disappeared on September 10th, 2001. Was she a hero that ran to the call of danger on the infamous morning of the September 11th attacks, or a woman leading a double life and wanting a fresh start?...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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. ***Follow us on Instagram / TikTok: @magnumbipodEmail Us: [email protected]
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Casey Adrian + Lauren Walencik
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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. ***Follow us on Instagram / TikTok:...
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