Prison Breaking With Sarah & Paul

S2 Ep66: REDHANDED X PRISON BREAKING CROSSOVER EVENT!

Apr 30, 2025
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Suruthi Bala
Guest
Hannah Maguire
Hannah Maguire and Suruthi Bala, co-hosts of the hit true crime podcast Redhanded, dive into a hilarious crossover with Sarah and Paul. They discuss how true crime intricately weaves into the thematic fabric of popular narratives like Prison Break. The group explores the challenges of balancing facts with entertaining storytelling, the unique fascination women have with true crime, and how physical attractiveness impacts perceptions of crime and punishment. Rewatching Prison Break leads to quirky reflections and playful banter, showcasing their camaraderie and love for the genre.
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ANECDOTE

Origin Story of Red Handed Podcast

  • Hannah and Suruthi started the Red Handed podcast after bonding over true crime and sharing a drunken conversation about the JonBenet Ramsey case.
  • They began with little expectation, using a cheap microphone, and gradually built a massive, successful true crime show over nearly a decade.
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Why True Crime Fascinates People

  • True crime captivates due to an obsession with extreme human behavior and primal fear.
  • It offers a safe way to engage with intense fear, feeding into a hardwired biological survival mechanism.
INSIGHT

Gender and True Crime Obsession

  • Women's interest in true crime is often analyzed as self-protection, but this may overlook broader cultural fascination with human darkness.
  • Male obsession with war and genocide is rarely questioned, highlighting gendered perceptions of morbid interests.
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