Digest

The podcast hosts, Erin Welch and Erin Amman Updike, introduce the new season of "This Will Kill You," highlighting the weekly format and diverse topics covered, including long COVID, neuroviruses, and the supplement industry. The episode then delves into listener stories, starting with a harrowing account of a 7-Eleven robbery witnessed by a 12-year-old. The listener was unknowingly captured on surveillance footage with the robber, leading to a brief moment of fame and a bit of trauma. The next story recounts the tragic disappearance of a skier named Sam during a trip to Colorado. Despite extensive searches, Sam's body was only found two years later, leaving the mystery of his disappearance unsolved. A listener who worked in branch banking for two decades shares insights into the contents of safe deposit boxes, revealing that while most contain mundane items, some hold interesting treasures, including a collection of large diamonds and historical candelabras. A listener from Halifax, Nova Scotia, shares a local ghost story about a man's face etched into a window of St. Paul's Church, believed to be the deacon who was standing there at the time of the Halifax Explosion. The episode concludes with a humorous story about a father's attempt to entertain children at a pumpkin patch, which ends with the listener accidentally flying off a merry-go-round. The final story recounts a grandmother's trusting nature, which led to a terrifying experience when she allowed a hitchhiker to drive her car. The hitchhiker, later identified as Gary, was eventually confronted by the grandmother's family.

Outlines

00:00:00

Introduction & Listener Stories

The hosts introduce the new season of "This Will Kill You" and share listener stories about a 7-Eleven robbery, a missing skier, and a safe deposit box filled with treasures.

00:07:39

Listener Stories: Halifax & Pumpkin Patch

The episode continues with listener stories about a Halifax ghost story and a humorous tale of a father's attempt to entertain children at a pumpkin patch.

00:19:39

Listener Stories: Grandma's Hitchhiker & Outro

The episode concludes with a story about a grandmother's terrifying experience with a hitchhiker and the hosts thank listeners for sharing their stories.

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Q&A

• What are some of the topics covered in the new season of "This Will Kill You"?

  The new season of "This Will Kill You" covers a wide range of topics, including long COVID, neuroviruses, the supplement industry, and more.

• What is the story behind the face in the window at St. Paul's Church in Halifax?

  According to local folklore, the face in the window is believed to be the deacon who was standing there at the time of the Halifax Explosion. The intense heat of the explosion is said to have etched his profile onto the glass.

• What are some of the most interesting items that have been found in safe deposit boxes?

  A listener who worked in branch banking has encountered some interesting treasures in safe deposit boxes, including a collection of large diamonds, historical candelabras, and rare coins.

• What is the story about the listener's grandmother and the hitchhiker?

  The listener's grandmother, known for her trusting nature, allowed a hitchhiker to drive her car. The hitchhiker, later identified as Gary, was eventually confronted by the family for his reckless actions.

Show Notes