Things I’d Like To Talk About
A cousin podcast. Relax with the family and spill the tea. Toria researches a variety of stories and the girls (Sara & Grace) provide live listener commentary. From history, film, mysteries, personal stories and so much more. Curl up on the couch and join the girls once a week for some much needed girl time, and maybe learn something new along the way.
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Episodes
Sunday Jan 26, 2025
Sunday Jan 26, 2025
In this heart-wrenching episode, we delve into one of the most disturbing cases of child abuse in American history: the Sylvia Likens case. Join us as we discuss the gut-wrenching summer that Sylvia and her sister were placed in the care of a troubled woman named Gertrude Baniszewski in 1965. We discuss key events leading up to Sylvia's death, the investigation that followed, and the chilling courtroom drama as Gertrude and her accomplices faced justice. We also explore the lasting impact of this case on child welfare laws and public policy. This episode serves as a haunting reminder of the importance of vigilance in protecting the most vulnerable among us. Tune in as we confront difficult truths about human nature and community responsibility.
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Movie Recommendation: Big Fish (2003)
Join us as we explore the poignant love story of Amedeo Modigliani, a visionary painter, and his muse, Jeanne Hébuterne, a talented artist. From Modigliani's turbulent upbringing in Italy to their romance in Paris in 1917, their love story is marked by tragedy. Modigliani's continual health decline due to tuberculosis only highlights Jeanne's devotion, becoming a testament to love in the face of despair. The podcast honors the legacy of their love and artistic brilliance, highlighting the unbreakable ties between love, art, and human experience.
Monday Jan 13, 2025
Monday Jan 13, 2025
Movie Recommendation: White Oleander (2002)
In this thought-provoking episode, Toria Summerfield and her cousin Paige delve into the complex and unsettling topic of mothers profiting from their daughters' sexual exploitation. They kick off the conversation with a focus on high-profile cases like Lily Phillips and Brooke Shields, setting the stage for a deeper examination of this disturbing phenomenon. Tune in next week as they uncover the original story of mothers as pimps through the lens of the historically significant Jeanne du Berry. Join them for an eye-opening exploration that challenges societal norms and raises important questions.