Episode 134 - Rosemary Burns
Summary
Host Matthew investigates how his podcast’s prank of delivering 100 tonnes of manure to Rosemary Burns spiraled into tragedy. Her daughter Carol reveals she used the chaos to fund Kevin Cranmer, the delivery driver, who seduced her for money to attend ballet school. After failing due to hygiene issues, Kevin murdered Rosemary via a rigged bungee jump to exact revenge. The episode concludes with Kevin confessing to the crime and the host threatening to send manure to Carol.
Topics discussed
Sponsorship ad for Mitchell's Agricultural Supplies
Podcast intro and introduction of the story
Carol Burns recounts her mother winning the manure prize
The incident with Benedict Cumberbatch at the B&B
Kevin Cranmer's background and desire to be a ballet dancer
Kevin describes delivering manure and meeting Rosemary
Kevin and Rosemary's relationship and the manure routine
Kevin's manipulation of Rosemary for ballet funding
ZipRecruiter advertisement break
Kevin's disastrous ballet performance and expulsion
Kevin's bungee jumping scheme and Rosemary's death
Host confronts Kevin and Carol about the events
Outro, legal disclaimer, and sponsor credits
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