Episode
The Scarsdale Diet Murder feat. Sarah Marshall
1:31:40
Published: Tue Aug 23 2022
Description
In 1982 a murder captured America's imagination. Forty years later, two podcasts joined forces to talk about it. Hear more from Sarah at You're Wrong About and You Are Good!Support us:Hear bonus episodes on PatreonDonate on PayPalGet Maintenance Phase T-shirts, stickers and moreLinks!Diana Trilling’s “Mrs. Harris”Shana Alexander’s “Very Much a Lady”"The Complete Scarsdale Medical Diet"Thanks to Doctor Dreamchip for our lovely theme song!Support the show
Chapters
On this episode of You’re Wrong About, Sarah Marshall guest hosts in this crossover episode with the hosts of Maintenance Phase to dive into a story that has both elements of fun hell and true crime media debunking a maligned woman.
00:00 - 01:30 (01:30)
Summary
On this episode of You’re Wrong About, Sarah Marshall guest hosts in this crossover episode with the hosts of Maintenance Phase to dive into a story that has both elements of fun hell and true crime media debunking a maligned woman.
EpisodeThe Scarsdale Diet Murder feat. Sarah Marshall
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The hosts discuss the cultural impact of the 1999 film Fight Club and its portrayal of toxic masculinity, violence, and societal disillusionment.
01:30 - 03:43 (02:12)
Summary
The hosts discuss the cultural impact of the 1999 film Fight Club and its portrayal of toxic masculinity, violence, and societal disillusionment. The episode delves into the film's reception, controversies, and legacy.
EpisodeThe Scarsdale Diet Murder feat. Sarah Marshall
PodcastMaintenance Phase
This podcast episode delves into the theme of competence and how it has affected the life of Jane Addams.
03:43 - 08:51 (05:08)
Summary
This podcast episode delves into the theme of competence and how it has affected the life of Jane Addams. Despite doing well socially, she thinks she is not good at anything and judges herself constantly.
EpisodeThe Scarsdale Diet Murder feat. Sarah Marshall
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The speaker discusses the behavior of a wealthy man living in a Frank Lloyd Wright inspired house, with some bashing of his attitude towards others.
08:51 - 13:20 (04:28)
Summary
The speaker discusses the behavior of a wealthy man living in a Frank Lloyd Wright inspired house, with some bashing of his attitude towards others.
EpisodeThe Scarsdale Diet Murder feat. Sarah Marshall
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The mysterious disappearance of Barbara Newhall Follett, an acclaimed child prodigy author, and her relationship with a man twice her age who she continued to write to for 14 years despite being married, is explored in this podcast episode.
13:20 - 17:45 (04:25)
Summary
The mysterious disappearance of Barbara Newhall Follett, an acclaimed child prodigy author, and her relationship with a man twice her age who she continued to write to for 14 years despite being married, is explored in this podcast episode.
EpisodeThe Scarsdale Diet Murder feat. Sarah Marshall
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The age gap between the characters in the story makes the juvenile behavior seem out of place.
17:45 - 22:47 (05:02)
Summary
The age gap between the characters in the story makes the juvenile behavior seem out of place. The protagonist struggles with realizing her partner's addiction to methamphetamine despite his productivity at his job and the subtle clues she finds, such as suspect cufflinks.
EpisodeThe Scarsdale Diet Murder feat. Sarah Marshall
PodcastMaintenance Phase
This episode discusses the unsolved murder of Dr. Herman Tarnower, and possible motives behind the killing.
22:47 - 28:10 (05:22)
Summary
This episode discusses the unsolved murder of Dr. Herman Tarnower, and possible motives behind the killing.
EpisodeThe Scarsdale Diet Murder feat. Sarah Marshall
PodcastMaintenance Phase
A woman takes on a prestigious headmistress job at a wealthy summer camp-like school, but encounters some unexpected situations.
28:10 - 31:45 (03:35)
Summary
A woman takes on a prestigious headmistress job at a wealthy summer camp-like school, but encounters some unexpected situations.
EpisodeThe Scarsdale Diet Murder feat. Sarah Marshall
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The hosts discuss a fictional character who experiences trauma from oranges, while also reflecting on the themes of women seeking empowerment and justice in a patriarchal society.
31:45 - 36:04 (04:19)
Summary
The hosts discuss a fictional character who experiences trauma from oranges, while also reflecting on the themes of women seeking empowerment and justice in a patriarchal society.
EpisodeThe Scarsdale Diet Murder feat. Sarah Marshall
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The Scarsdale Diet, one of the first low-carb diets was created in 1978.
36:04 - 41:20 (05:15)
Summary
The Scarsdale Diet, one of the first low-carb diets was created in 1978. It was based on a single paragraph in an article in the New York Times, and its origins can be traced back to a vice-president of Bloomingdale's who lost 20 pounds in 19 days after being shown the diet by the owner of a fish restaurant.
EpisodeThe Scarsdale Diet Murder feat. Sarah Marshall
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The project becomes a source of tension between two characters in the transcript, which also affects their other relationships.
41:20 - 45:42 (04:22)
Summary
The project becomes a source of tension between two characters in the transcript, which also affects their other relationships.
EpisodeThe Scarsdale Diet Murder feat. Sarah Marshall
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The speaker describes the feeling of severe depression and how it can make the body feel like a "mech suit" that's difficult to control.
45:42 - 49:49 (04:06)
Summary
The speaker describes the feeling of severe depression and how it can make the body feel like a "mech suit" that's difficult to control. They also mention someone who updated their will and pitted family members against each other, causing tension and possibly leading to depression.
EpisodeThe Scarsdale Diet Murder feat. Sarah Marshall
PodcastMaintenance Phase
Jean's value in the eyes of her lover decreases significantly when he changes his will, leaving Jean feeling hurt and vulnerable.
49:49 - 54:16 (04:27)
Summary
Jean's value in the eyes of her lover decreases significantly when he changes his will, leaving Jean feeling hurt and vulnerable.
EpisodeThe Scarsdale Diet Murder feat. Sarah Marshall
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A woman shares an interesting and awkward breakup story from the 1980s, where she surprises her ex-boyfriend in his bedroom and has a pre-planned conversation.
54:16 - 57:50 (03:33)
Summary
A woman shares an interesting and awkward breakup story from the 1980s, where she surprises her ex-boyfriend in his bedroom and has a pre-planned conversation.
EpisodeThe Scarsdale Diet Murder feat. Sarah Marshall
PodcastMaintenance Phase
In this clip, the hosts discuss a scene from the movie "Parasite" where a character accidentally shoots another character and then contemplates suicide.
57:50 - 1:05:01 (07:11)
Summary
In this clip, the hosts discuss a scene from the movie "Parasite" where a character accidentally shoots another character and then contemplates suicide. They question the character's mindset and how lucid they truly were in that moment.
EpisodeThe Scarsdale Diet Murder feat. Sarah Marshall
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The public imagination has an appeal towards forensic theories because of their specificity, which satisfies the human need for a perfectly packaged narrative.
1:05:01 - 1:13:21 (08:19)
Summary
The public imagination has an appeal towards forensic theories because of their specificity, which satisfies the human need for a perfectly packaged narrative. The crisp, contemporary theories enable us to understand how a specific event occurred, contributing to psychological relief.
EpisodeThe Scarsdale Diet Murder feat. Sarah Marshall
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In this episode, Dr. Tracy Packiam Alloway discusses the concept of self-deception and how it can impact our lives.
1:13:21 - 1:18:50 (05:29)
Summary
In this episode, Dr. Tracy Packiam Alloway discusses the concept of self-deception and how it can impact our lives. She shares tips on how to identify and break free from self-deception patterns.
EpisodeThe Scarsdale Diet Murder feat. Sarah Marshall
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The podcast episode features historian Lily Geismer talking about the Jean Harris murder case and how it became sensationalized as a revenge story, while ignoring the systemic issues with the criminal justice system.
1:18:50 - 1:28:41 (09:50)
Summary
The podcast episode features historian Lily Geismer talking about the Jean Harris murder case and how it became sensationalized as a revenge story, while ignoring the systemic issues with the criminal justice system. She also discusses how Jean Harris became a motherly figure to other incarcerated women.
EpisodeThe Scarsdale Diet Murder feat. Sarah Marshall
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The use of dieting metaphors in relationships signifies unhealthy competition among women.
1:28:41 - 1:31:29 (02:47)
Summary
The use of dieting metaphors in relationships signifies unhealthy competition among women. Bringing context to stories of toxic relationships should not imply that someone deserved to be murdered, but rather shed light on the destructive pattern of unhealthy behavior.