546 - A Superstar of the Early 70s
Summary
Karen discusses her sobriety journey and Sephora struggles before the hosts promote their network’s other shows. Georgia then details the 1980s Atlanta serial killer Michael Terry, who murdered six young Black sex workers, and how detectives Sheila Cumberworth and Marcellus Head solved the case. Finally, Karen covers the 1972 Akali Expedition, a controversial social experiment where ten diverse volunteers sailed a raft across the Atlantic to study human behavior, sex, and violence.
Topics discussed
UnitedHealthcare employee testimonials
Instagram teen safety features ad
Sephora shopping struggles and ageism
Plastic surgery, aging, and beauty treatments
QuitLit books and gamifying sobriety
Podcast network highlights and live show recap
Whistle merch and office weather complaints
Atlanta history and Murder Kroger nicknames
1986 Atlanta serial killer case introduction
UnitedHealthcare and LinkedIn ads
Michael Terry murder investigation details
Disco Kroger and true crime identity
Dr. Genevese's plane hijacking and peace theory
The Akali Expedition crew and setup
Life on the raft and Genevese's frustration
Genevese's dictatorial behavior and storm
Near disaster, arrival, and experiment conclusion
Outro, credits, and sponsor ads
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