EP 2: Highlander
Summary
This episode of Dirtbag Climber investigates the identity of Jesse James, a rock climber found dead in British Columbia, who was revealed to be Andrew Britt Greenbaum, a man fleeing his past. Producers visit his father in Massachusetts and interview high school classmates to uncover Britt’s history of bullying, chess prowess, and radical neo-Nazi beliefs. The story explores how his extreme ideologies and alias-using lifestyle may have contributed to his murder.
Topics discussed
Intro: Ariana Grande speculation and show overview
Producers visit a house in Massachusetts during a heat wave
Background on the Jesse James homicide case in Squamish
Attempting to contact the victim's father, Hyman Greenbaum
Interview with Hyman Greenbaum about his son Britt
Britt's childhood, aliases, and early life in Rhode Island
Bullying in elementary school and the family's move
Britt's passion for chess and hiking with his father
Britt's transformation in high school and new classmates
Classmates describe Britt's quiet and unique demeanor
Britt's social isolation and chess dominance
Britt's superiority complex and obsession with Highlander
Britt's interest in biohacking and collecting weapons
Britt's hacking skills and controversial hit list
Britt's racist views and admiration for the Confederacy
ADL encounters Britt's neo-Nazi activities in high school
Teachers' concerns and Britt's name change to Davis
The irony of Britt's Jewish heritage and Nazi beliefs
Conclusion: Britt as a con man and teaser for next episode
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