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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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41:33

Escape Pod After Dark: Ghost Stories Ep. 92

The Escape Pod Traumedy ·

2025/10/29

Escape Pod After Dark: Ghost Stories (Haunted Tech, Time-Travel Ghosts & Shadows at the Door) Ep. 92Drop Date: 10/29/2025 Summary of Episode It’s Halloween 2025, and the Escape Pod goes After Dark. From haunted laptops and glitchy Canva screens to OneHeart staff members setting off EMF detectors under their desks (yes, seriously), this year’s special blurs the line between the digital and the supernatural. You’ll also hear some of Reddit’s most chilling listener encounters — a mother and

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50:25

Navigating Loss and Embracing Hope — Ep. 91

The Escape Pod Traumedy ·

2025/10/22

Navigating Loss and Embracing Hope — A Conversation with Vallen Webb on Pregnancy, Grief, and Motherhood - Ep. 91In this powerful and tender episode of The Escape Pod, Charity and KB sit down with Vallen Webb — a mother, creative, and deeply reflective soul — to share her story of losing her daughter, Evelyn, at birth, and what it means to live with both love and loss intertwined. Vallen opens up about the joy of expecting her third child, the heartbreak that followed, and the quiet strength it

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53:05

Scroll, Tap, Distract: Are Smartphones Sabotaging...

The Escape Pod Traumedy ·

2025/10/15

Cellphones. We all have them—and most of us can’t live without them. But could these pocket-sized lifelines actually be quietly sabotaging the next generation’s ability to focus, learn, and succeed?In this eye-opening episode of EscapePod, hosts Charity and KB dig into the growing crisis of smartphone distraction in schools with returning guest Lieutenant Tim Doyle, who spent seven years as a school resource officer. Together, they uncover startling statistics, real-world classroom experiences, and

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41:05

Double Delusion: Escaping Folie à Deux - Ep. 89

The Escape Pod Traumedy ·

2025/10/08

What happens when two minds fracture in perfect sync? In this chilling episode of EscapePod, Charity and Karabeth unravel the haunting true story of Ursula and Sabina Eriksson—identical twins whose shared descent into psychosis became one of psychology’s most baffling mysteries.From their ordinary beginnings in Sweden to their shocking rampage on a British motorway, this episode explores the rare psychiatric phenomenon known as folie à deux, or “madness shared by two.” How could two people mirror

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49:28

Algorithmic Hijacking - Ep.88

The Escape Pod Traumedy ·

2025/10/01

What if your attention wasn’t really your own? In this episode of EscapePod, Charity and Karabeth uncover how algorithms quietly hijack our focus, emotions, and even beliefs. From endless scrolling to the rise of deep fakes, we dive into how AI-driven platforms shape what we see, how we feel, and what we believe—often without us realizing it.But here’s the good news: you can fight back. We’ll share practical strategies for reclaiming your attention, protecting your mental health, and teaching

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44:27

Carbon Nation: The Cult of Eligio Bishop - Ep. 87

The Escape Pod Traumedy ·

2025/09/24

Eligio Bishop’s journey from Harlem street kid to self-proclaimed messiah is a story of charisma, control, and destruction. Preaching a return to nature and freedom from systemic oppression, he built Carbon Nation—a cult that promised community but delivered manipulation, violence, and abuse.From livestreams that drew thousands of followers to brutal assaults, deportations, and tragic deaths, Bishop’s reign as “Natureboy” spiraled into coercion and exploitation. Survivors recount the dark reality

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38:53

Diet Weed or Dangerous Gamble? The Truth About...

The Escape Pod Traumedy ·

2025/09/17

Summary of Episode Delta-8 THC is being marketed as a legal, “safer” alternative to marijuana—but what’s really inside those gummies, vapes, and oils? In this episode of The Escape Pod, we pull back the curtain on Delta-8’s rise, the regulatory loopholes fueling its $10 billion market, and the human cost of untested, mislabeled products. We share heartbreaking stories like Tanner, a four-year-old who died after eating THC gummies disguised as candy, and a Texas teen facing felony charges over a

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44:41

S2 EP2: Snowfall & Suspicion: The Karen Read Case –...

The Escape Pod Traumedy ·

2025/09/10

As we move into Part 2 of our exploration of the Karen Read case, the story shifts from the public comfort of a bustling bar to the shadows of an afterparty where crucial events unfold. Here, the narrative tightens as relationships, phone records, and missing evidence become central to unraveling what happened on that fateful night. In today’s episode, we’ll examine pivotal moments, scrutinize discrepancies, and cover what went down at the trials. Highlights Include: Early investigation drama –

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37:43

S2 EP1: Snowfall and Suspicion: The Karen Read Case –...

The Escape Pod Traumedy ·

2025/09/03

In the chilling kickoff to Season 2, we unravel the tangled mystery surrounding the death of Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe. After a night of drinking, he’s found lifeless in the snow outside a fellow officer’s home—and his girlfriend, Karen Read, is accused of hitting him with her SUV and leaving him to die in a blizzard. But the defense paints a darker picture: a possible cover-up involving law enforcement, missing surveillance footage, and a web of conflicting evidence. Was this a tragic

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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

The Escape Pod Traumedy ·

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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