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Nov 3, 2023 • 7min

Frankenstein, Episode 1 - A passion for science

Victor Frankenstein recounts his near-death experience in the Arctic Circle. The speaker reflects on the consequences of creating life and their love for science. They share their fascination with alchemy, disappointment at university, and encouragement from Professor Waldman.
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Oct 27, 2023 • 6min

Part 10: Getting a confession

A murder suspect is tracked down and arrested, with investigators questioning his involvement in the victim's death. Motives such as drugs and sex are considered, but it is ultimately revealed that the suspect committed the crime to evade taxes.
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Oct 20, 2023 • 4min

Part 9: Photographic evidence

The podcast discusses photographs taken at Dreamer's Cliff and the presence of a familiar face. They also talk about the importance of photographic evidence and reveal a clue for finding Jimmy Phelps' killer.
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Oct 13, 2023 • 4min

Part 8: Who needs the forensics team?

Determining time of death and examining ransomware emails: characters analyze tide line, rocks, and victim's phone. They decide to email ransomware senders for more info.
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Oct 6, 2023 • 3min

Part 7: The missing man is dead

A missing man's body is found on the beach. Two characters discuss the identification process and speculate on the circumstances of his death. They also mention the discovery of his belongings. The characters discuss the shocking revelation that the man may have taken his own life due to a ransomware payment he made.
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Sep 29, 2023 • 5min

Part 6: The celebrity chef

Arthur Montgomery, a celebrity chef, discusses the character of Jamie Phelps and his relationship with others. They explore Jamie's past and their own perception of him. They also delve into the busy life of a celebrity chef, their suspicious behavior, and the shocking discovery of a body on the beach.
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Sep 22, 2023 • 5min

Part 5: What does Jamie's brother know?

In this podcast, we learn about Jamie Phelps' investment in cryptocurrency and his brother's refusal to lend him money. There are discussions about a collapsed cryptocurrency and a plan to deal with a ransomware attack. The chapter also mentions a celebrity chef named Arthur Montgomery.
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Sep 15, 2023 • 4min

Part 4: New clues

The podcast explores Pip's sleep patterns, attachment to a toy elephant, and the meaning behind their drawings. The characters analyze the drawings to speculate on Pip's whereabouts along the coastline. They also discuss the possibility of hearing the sea but not seeing it and mention another drawing of Pip's dad with Woody from Toy Story.
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Sep 8, 2023 • 5min

Part 3: An important discovery

In this podcast, the narrator and their team investigate the disappearance of Jamie Phelps and his son, Pip. They question Miss Phelps about recent events and discover phone records that spark familiarity. A missing sum of money meant for Pip's education leads to confusion about motives, but the chapter ends with the positive news of Pip's safe return.
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Sep 4, 2023 • 4min

Part 2: Is Lucy telling the truth?

Detectives hear from Lucy Phelps about her missing husband and son, discussing the investigation as well as Jamie's morning activities and clothing choices.

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