MFM Minisode 394

MFM Minisode 394

Update: 2024-07-293
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This podcast episode begins with an introduction to "The Butterfly King," a World War II murder mystery podcast hosted by journalist Becky Milligan. The episode then transitions to a mini-sode of "My Favorite Murder," where the hosts read and discuss stories submitted by listeners. These stories range from humorous anecdotes to more serious and personal experiences, including a listener's father's embarrassing incident at the Prague Astronomical Clock and a security breach at Broadmore Hospital where a low-security patient escaped. The episode continues with a listener sharing a story about discovering a secret room in an old creamery, filled with old artifacts and sawdust. The hosts then discuss how shopping can be a mood booster and promote Blue Nile as a way to treat oneself or find a special gift. Another listener shares a story about her parents' unusual meet-cute, where they met at a salvage yard after both experiencing tragedy in the same year. The episode concludes with the hosts discussing their "rewind" episode and sharing a story about a memorable road trip with their daughters, where they went to great lengths to entertain them.

Outlines

00:00:00
True Crime, Listener Stories, and Shopping

This episode features a mix of true crime discussion, listener stories about embarrassing moments, security breaches, and unusual meet-cutes, and a promotion for Blue Nile, an online retailer of diamonds and fine jewelry.

00:01:03
My Favorite Murder Mini-Sode: Listener Stories

The hosts of "My Favorite Murder" read and discuss stories submitted by listeners, ranging from humorous anecdotes to more serious and personal experiences.

00:16:55
Rewind Episode and Road Trip Memories

The hosts discuss their "rewind" episode, where they re-listen to and comment on their first-ever episode. They also share a story about a memorable road trip with their daughters, where they went to great lengths to entertain them.

Keywords

The Butterfly King


A World War II murder mystery podcast hosted by journalist Becky Milligan. It focuses on the death of King Boris of Bulgaria in 1943 and aims to uncover the truth behind the mystery.

My Favorite Murder


A true crime comedy podcast hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. The podcast features stories about murder, true crime, and other dark humor.

Prague Astronomical Clock


A medieval astronomical clock located in Prague, Czech Republic. It is a popular tourist attraction and features figures that peak out of the clock every hour.

Broadmore Hospital


A high-security psychiatric hospital located in Berkshire, England. It is known for its history of housing notorious criminals and patients with severe mental illnesses.

Blue Nile


An online retailer of diamonds and fine jewelry. They offer a wide selection of independently graded diamonds and gorgeous pieces at competitive prices.

Q&A

  • What is the main topic of "The Butterfly King" podcast?

    The podcast focuses on the death of King Boris of Bulgaria in 1943 and aims to unravel the truth behind the mystery.

  • What is the purpose of the "My Favorite Murder" mini-sode?

    The mini-sode features stories submitted by listeners, ranging from humorous anecdotes to more serious and personal experiences.

  • What happened to the listener's father at the Prague Astronomical Clock?

    He knocked down a centuries-old iron station while trying to get a better picture, causing a commotion and a mortifying moment for his family.

  • What happened at Broadmore Hospital that caused a security breach?

    A low-security patient escaped and was found enjoying a cup of tea at a local cafe.

  • What did the listener discover in the secret room of the old creamery?

    The room was used for storing dairy products before refrigeration and was filled with old artifacts and sawdust.

  • How does Blue Nile make buying fine jewelry online less stressful?

    They offer a wide selection of independently graded diamonds and gorgeous pieces at competitive prices, and their experts are available 24/7 to answer questions and provide recommendations.

  • What is the unusual meet-cute story shared by the listener?

    Both her parents had experienced tragedy in the same year, and they met at a salvage yard while dealing with the aftermath of their respective losses.

  • What memorable road trip story did the hosts share?

    They went to great lengths to entertain their daughters on a road trip, including rigging a TV with a VHS player and using a microphone and boom box to amplify the sound.

Show Notes

This week’s hometowns include an escape from Broadmoor Hospital and a secret door in an attic.

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MFM Minisode 394

MFM Minisode 394

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