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Koh Tao and the Disappearance of Hannah Witheridge and David Miller
38:40 - 44:39 (05:59)
A discussion about Koh Tao, an island in Thailand known for its beautiful beaches and mysterious deaths, including the 2014 murder of British tourists Hannah Witheridge and David Miller. The island is also known for a man named John, who sells herbs that he claims cure various ailments.
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John of God, a celebrity healer who claimed to cure illnesses ranging from depression to cancer, was recently sentenced to decades of jail time for sexual abuse.
38:40 - 39:56 (01:15)
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John of God, a celebrity healer who claimed to cure illnesses ranging from depression to cancer, was recently sentenced to decades of jail time for sexual abuse. However, his multi-million dollar business and control over the town of Abadianha reveal a history of exploitation and manipulation beyond his criminal acts.
ChapterKoh Tao and the Disappearance of Hannah Witheridge and David Miller
EpisodePart Two: John of God: Oprah's Favorite Ghost-Channeling Rapist Surgeon
PodcastBehind the Bastards
A man named Joao, who owns farms and some mines, has molded an entire town in his image, with photos of himself everywhere and a whole industry has sprung up around the sale of white clothes for visitors who forget to bring their own.
39:56 - 41:00 (01:03)
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A man named Joao, who owns farms and some mines, has molded an entire town in his image, with photos of himself everywhere and a whole industry has sprung up around the sale of white clothes for visitors who forget to bring their own. Joao oversees everything from new businesses to new construction and some are worried about how long he's going to live.
ChapterKoh Tao and the Disappearance of Hannah Witheridge and David Miller
EpisodePart Two: John of God: Oprah's Favorite Ghost-Channeling Rapist Surgeon
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Tim Ferriss becomes the first reporter to ask John of God about sexual abuse allegations against him.
41:00 - 42:53 (01:53)
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Tim Ferriss becomes the first reporter to ask John of God about sexual abuse allegations against him. Ferriss discusses how individuals might be primed for such a conversation.
ChapterKoh Tao and the Disappearance of Hannah Witheridge and David Miller
EpisodePart Two: John of God: Oprah's Favorite Ghost-Channeling Rapist Surgeon
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Death Island is a podcast series about the mysterious deaths of several tourists over the past two decades on the beautiful island of Koh Tao, just off the Thailand coast.
42:53 - 44:39 (01:45)
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Death Island is a podcast series about the mysterious deaths of several tourists over the past two decades on the beautiful island of Koh Tao, just off the Thailand coast. Listen to the podcast every Wednesday on major podcast platforms.