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The Escape Pod Traumedy

A traumedy about the trials and tribulations of people in their journeys of “escape”. Escape what, you ask? ALL the things! From trauma, crime, and unhealthy family cycles, to traffic and good deeds not going unpunished. Like we said—all the things! (Just tune in…you’ll understand.)Co-hosted by Charity Doyle and Karabeth Borresen --The Escape Pod aims to connect, educate, entertain, and humanize through the lens of lived experience.

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41:30

The Stalking of Dave Kroupa– Ep. 83

The Escape Pod Traumedy ·

2025/08/27

Imagine meeting someone new, sparks fly, but then your life spirals into a nightmare of endless texts, vandalism, and a murder mystery that sounds straight out of a thriller. This is the chilling true story of Dave Kroupa, a man who found himself at the center of one of the wildest stalking cases of all time. Highlights Include: A Love Triangle Turns Deadly: Dave Kroupa’s casual dating life spirals into chaos after meeting Cari Farver—who vanishes just days into their relationship. Stalked by

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34:46

Would You Rather – Ep. 82

The Escape Pod Traumedy ·

2025/08/20

In this delightfully absurd and thought-provoking episode, we dive headfirst into the chaos of escape scenarios with a twist—each one wrapped in a “Would You Rather” dilemma that blends trauma, healing, and hilarity. From dodging donut-wielding ex-cops to navigating the foster care system on a unicycle, we explore the wild ways people might choose to flee their circumstances… if only life came with a costume budget and a flair for the dramatic.Highlights Include: Choosing between cat video spam

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40:11

Escaping the Bughouse – Ep. 81

The Escape Pod Traumedy ·

2025/08/13

Booby hatch? Bughouse? Hilarious names for serious places. The Escape Pod goes inside mental institutions of the past to share the tragic tale of Genevieve Pilarski who, essentially, was committed in the 1940s for being strong-willed and desiring independence, nothing more. But others had better fates – escaping the horrors of such places and turning their experiences into advocacy. Nelli Bly, for example, was an early “under-cover” journalist who intentionally got herself committed in order to

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38:18

From Missing to Murdered: Justice for Candace – Ep. 80

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2025/08/06

In this episode, The Escape Pod takes us back to 1980 and the disappearance and subsequent murder of Candace Rough Surface, an 18-year-old member of the Standing Rock Sioux tribe. Her case highlights a broader crisis: Indigenous people account for a disproportionate share of missing persons, and Indigenous women in particular face alarming rates of violence. This. Has. To. Stop. In South Dakota, Indigenous people account for roughly 60% of missing persons cases. Today’s story is about one of the

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48:10

Cold Justice or No Justice? Pt. 2 – Ep. 79

The Escape Pod Traumedy ·

2025/07/30

A closer look at the case of Jeff Prible revealed a labyrinth of allegations, unanswered questions, and prosecutorial tactics that challenge the foundations of justice. This week, The Escape Pod delves into allegations of misconduct against the same prosecutor in several other cases and the broader implications for the justice system. Draw your own conclusions as we conclude this two-part series on the precarious balance between finding justice and risking a wrongful conviction.Bullet Points of

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35:43

Cold Justice or No Justice? Pt. 1 – Ep. 78

The Escape Pod Traumedy ·

2025/07/23

A man convicted of capital murder claims his innocence and points to suppressed evidence and manipulated informant testimony as factors in his conviction. A prosecutor renowned for her dramatic courtroom presentations and role on a true crime television show claims she got the right man. Draw your own conclusions as The Escape Pod launches a two-part series examining the reliability of circumstantial evidence and the ethical responsibilities of prosecutors.Bullet Points of Key Topics and

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34:29

Out of Her Shell, Into Their Crosshairs – Ep. 77

The Escape Pod Traumedy ·

2025/07/16

A transgender teen tries to escape her own fears and anxieties to connect with a real person in the real world; instead, her solo venture to a London park gets cut cruelly short by an unimaginable act of brutality. The story of Brianna Ghey stands as a poignant reminder of the perils faced by those seeking only love and understanding. This week, The Escape Pod takes us back to February 2023 to unravel the harrowing details of Brianna’s final days and the profound impact her story has on the ongoing

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13:50

EscapeBite - Fawkes & Fireworks

The Escape Pod Traumedy ·

2025/07/10

Americans are certainly not the only people who mark major holidays by shooting explosives with pretty colors high into the air. Our friends in the United Kingdom have a rather unique holiday in the fall, Bonfire Night, which typically includes – you guessed it – bonfires, fireworks, and other festival-type activities. But in one particular U.K. community, the use of fireworks started to become more felonious than fun. How did the authorities there help the townspeople escape the chaos? Find out in

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34:20

Return to Left Field – Ep. 76

The Escape Pod Traumedy ·

2025/07/09

DISCLAIMER: Comments and stories shared in this episode are not intended to demean anyone, but – rather – to find a little “funny” in the extremely challenging work that is the human services field.A popular Escape Pod guest is back – and taking us on a trip back to Left Field. This is where we go to find humor on hard days in the human services world because, as it turns out, humans coming out of crisis mode say and do the darndest things, and we’re here for it. Bullet Points of Key Topics and

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30:57

EscapeBite-Criminals Who Were Victims First – EBite 9

The Escape Pod Traumedy ·

2025/07/03

This Escape Bite mini-sode features a mini-competition. Your co-hosts were given the prompt “Criminals Who Were Victims First” and told to find a true crime story to match it. SPOILER ALERT: Nobody wins when murder is involved, but if you are as curious as we are about the possilbe “whys” behind some crimes, you definitely want to tune in.BE ADVISED: This mini-sode contains content that listeners/viewers might find extremely disturbing, including discussion of sexual violence against women and

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41:12

Sticks and Stones ... But Words Can Kill – Ep. 75

The Escape Pod Traumedy ·

2025/07/02

The saying goes: Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never harm me. Not so, Escape Artists, not so – as proven by today’s episode in which a teen girl’s text messages are used against her as she faces charges in her friend’s tragic death. What does this case tell us about the power of influence in the digital age? And where does the First Amendment fit in? The co-hosts debate and discuss it all in this edition of The Escape Pod.BE ADVISED: This episode includes discussion of

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06:29

EscapeBite - AI in Fighting Crime

The Escape Pod Traumedy ·

2025/06/26

In a recent Escape Bite, the ladies of The Escape Pod got a little freaked out by the use of AI deepfakes to con an employee at an international company out of millions of dollars. (Turns out, the “people” on the video conference call were not people at all.) In this mini-sode, the co-hosts take a turn toward the positive, offering up real examples of the use of artificial intelligence to actually fight crimes – not just commit them.Resources & Links CNN article on deepfake scam in Hong

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28:00

Green with Toxicity – Ep. 74

The Escape Pod Traumedy ·

2025/06/25

The Escape Pod travels back in time to delve into the fascinating and often perilous history of arsenic – not in the committing of crimes, but in the creation of artwork. This episode is a classic case of the human race “living and learning” from past mistakes, so tune in as we unravel the stories of beauty intertwined with toxicity, where the allure of brilliant colors comes at a dire price.Bullet Points of Key Topics and Markers: Topic #1 3:58 Learning the hard way Topic

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10:35

EscapeBite: Deepfakes Freak Us OUT!

The Escape Pod Traumedy ·

2025/06/19

Artificial intelligence, like any technology, has its pros and cons. It can predict words before this writer even thinks of them. Helpful? Sometimes yes. But in this Escape Bite mini-sode, the co-hosts get down-right freaked out by a case of true crime in which AI deepfakes caused an international company to lose millions.Resources & Links DHS report on AI CNN article on deepfake scam in Hong Kong Guardian article on scam Arup video on deepfake fraud Sign up to be a Patron today! Get

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46:12

From Childhood Challenges to City Hall, Pt. 2 with...

The Escape Pod Traumedy ·

2025/06/18

He is proof that a person’s past does not have to define their future. Mayor Jason Salamun’s mother struggled with addiction. His parents divorced when he was young, and after that, the family’s housing ranged from none at all to crack houses and trailer parks. But his grandparents’ home was safe and loving, and with their encouragement he escaped his challenging childhood, moved to South Dakota to live with his father, and – eventually – entered local politics. We conclude our conversation with the

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04:40

OneHeart Guest Feature SuAnne

The Escape Pod Traumedy ·

2025/06/12

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38:17

From Childhood Challenges to City Hall, Pt. 1 with...

The Escape Pod Traumedy ·

2025/06/11

No “silver spoon” to speak of in this politician’s background. No – Jason Salamun, now Mayor Salamun, was born in West Texas to teen parents, including a mother who struggled with addiction. His childhood was fraught with instability. But his grandparents were a “lifeline,” and a combination of their love and a new life with his father in South Dakota changed everything. Mayor Salamun escaped a challenging childhood and eventually reached city hall. We hear more about his tumultuous youth and the

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12:53

EscapeBite - Pie-scape (Escaping financial abuse)

The Escape Pod Traumedy ·

2025/06/05

Pie-scape (Escaping financial abuse)Summary of Episode Inspired by the fictional movie/musical “Waitress,” the co-hosts explore the very non-fictional issue of financial abuse and – more importantly – how to escape it. Resources & Links ‘Waitress’ IMDb page Women’s Law webpage on ‘financial abuse’ org blackhillsplayhouse.com/ Sign up to be a Patron today! Get access to the Patron-Only Facebook Group, Bonus Episodes, and more. https://www.escapepod.live Do you have a story that you

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01:03:52

Understanding Addiction 101 (with Dr. Tamang) – Ep. 71

The Escape Pod Traumedy ·

2025/06/04

He says “med school Stephen” had no interest in addiction and recovery services, but several years after earning his M.D., this doctor with a heart for humanity saw a need for expanded treatment options in Rapid City, SD, and he took action. The co-hosts welcome Dr. Stephen Tamang of Monument Health into The Escape Pod to discuss hard drugs, how they hijack the brain, and why escaping these addictions is so challenging.Bullet Points of Key Topics and Markers: Topic #1 :30

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15:07

Who Stole the Cheese?!

The Escape Pod Traumedy ·

2025/05/29

In this Escape Bite, your co-hosts compete to come up with the best story that answers the question: Who stole the cheese?! Turns out, A LOT of people do. Cheese is actually the “most stolen food” in the world, according to a Yahoo News article published in April 2025.Resources & Links The Tastiest Crime: Why Cheese is the Most Stolen Food in the World Philadelphia Cheese Masturbator Arrested Cheese Masturbator Receives Probation Swiss Cheese Pervert Faces New Allegations Fourth Victim of

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