Chapter

The Tragedy of John
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49:36 - 55:31 (05:55)

A man named Tyler stops speaking to his friend John because of an argument they had about Tyler's daughter. The argument continues until John commits suicide, leading the speaker to question whether or not Tyler's absence contributed to John's decision.

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Michael was a rebellious guy from a professional family who lived in a scruffy apartment for $1,800 a month and hung out with a wild crowd, partying and doing drugs.
49:36 - 51:12 (01:36)
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Rebellious Behavior
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Michael was a rebellious guy from a professional family who lived in a scruffy apartment for $1,800 a month and hung out with a wild crowd, partying and doing drugs.

Chapter
The Tragedy of John
Episode
S-Town - Chapter V
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Michael discusses the significance of John's house as a safe space for him during times of excessive partying and drug use, highlighting how without it he may have ended up dead or in jail.
51:12 - 54:08 (02:55)
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Safe Spaces
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Michael discusses the significance of John's house as a safe space for him during times of excessive partying and drug use, highlighting how without it he may have ended up dead or in jail.

Chapter
The Tragedy of John
Episode
S-Town - Chapter V
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The conversation revolves around the potential reason for John's suicide, with Michael speculating about whether something happened between John and Tyler, who recently moved in with his girlfriend.
54:08 - 55:31 (01:23)
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Suicide
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The conversation revolves around the potential reason for John's suicide, with Michael speculating about whether something happened between John and Tyler, who recently moved in with his girlfriend.

Chapter
The Tragedy of John
Episode
S-Town - Chapter V
Podcast
Serial