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Stories from Koh Tao and the Strange Life of a Travel Writer
47:20 - 51:59 (04:39)
A travel writer shares stories from the paradise island of Koh Tao and the strange life of a travel writer, from culture shock to the early drinking culture of salons, and the challenges of writing while juggling multiple marriages.
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Madame Blavatsky's life was filled with scandal as she navigated her bigamous marriage and worked on a book that would synthesize her beliefs with American spiritualism, all while being funded by her partner.
47:20 - 48:09 (00:48)
Summary
Madame Blavatsky's life was filled with scandal as she navigated her bigamous marriage and worked on a book that would synthesize her beliefs with American spiritualism, all while being funded by her partner.
ChapterStories from Koh Tao and the Strange Life of a Travel Writer
EpisodePart Three: Helena Blavatsky: the woman who inspired the Nazis, and Gwyneth Paltrow
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This episode discusses the brutal murder of two backpackers on the Thai island of Koh Tao.
48:09 - 50:05 (01:55)
Summary
This episode discusses the brutal murder of two backpackers on the Thai island of Koh Tao. The controversy surrounding the investigation and conviction is also explored.
ChapterStories from Koh Tao and the Strange Life of a Travel Writer
EpisodePart Three: Helena Blavatsky: the woman who inspired the Nazis, and Gwyneth Paltrow
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The hosts discuss the Minions and their love for bananas, as well as an off-brand mac and cheese called Swift Mac.
50:05 - 50:40 (00:35)
Summary
The hosts discuss the Minions and their love for bananas, as well as an off-brand mac and cheese called Swift Mac.
ChapterStories from Koh Tao and the Strange Life of a Travel Writer
EpisodePart Three: Helena Blavatsky: the woman who inspired the Nazis, and Gwyneth Paltrow
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Olcott is Helena Blavatsky's Minion who provides her the society money for a life of leisure and luxury.
50:41 - 51:59 (01:18)
Summary
Olcott is Helena Blavatsky's Minion who provides her the society money for a life of leisure and luxury. She started to preach aestheticism, and Olcott changed his life on a dime, getting so obsessed with the different rules about food that she is not abiding by herself, but that she makes that he becomes anorexic.