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The Escape Pod

The Escape Pod

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 A traumedy about the trials and tribulations of people in their journeys of “escape”. Escape what, you ask? ALL the things! From trauma, crime, and unhealthy family cycles, to traffic and good deeds not going unpunished. Like we said—all the things! (Just tune in…you’ll understand.) Co-hosted by Julie Oberlander and Charity Doyle--the journalist and the rehabbed trainwreck--The Escape Pod aims to connect, educate, entertain, and humanize through the lens of lived experience.Copyright 2023 EscapePod-traumedy All rights reserved. True Crime
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  • Bad (PTA) Moms - EscapeBite ep.2

    Bad (PTA) Moms - EscapeBite ep.2
    May 15 2025

    Bad (PTA) Moms

    Summary of Episode

    The movie “Bad Moms” portrayed PTA parents as crazy, controlling, and conniving – but all in good fun. (It is a movie, after all.) It wasn’t nearly as funny when three PTA moms in southern California scammed millions of dollars from real people, including fellow PTA members. They got away with it for a time but couldn’t escape the consequences of their scheme. Learn more about the case in this week’s Escape Bite mini-sode.

    Resources & Links

    • https://archive.findlaw.com/blog/calif-pta-moms-arrested-for-ponzi-scheme/
    • https://laist.com/news/this-aint-no-bake-sale-pta-moms-cha
    • https://www.dailybulletin.com/2012/04/30/two-diamond-bar-women-get-three-years-for-pta-ponzi-scheme/

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    https://www.escapepod.live

    Do you have a story that you want to share with EscapePod? Or do you just want to reach out to us with your comments and thoughts?

    General mail: justbecause@escapepod.live

    Submit listener stories: escapeartist@escapepod.live

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    10 mins
  • Blind Faith, Pt. 2 (Mica Miller’s Story) – Ep. 68

    Blind Faith, Pt. 2 (Mica Miller’s Story) – Ep. 68
    May 14 2025
    The second installment of our four-part series, “Blind Faith,” delves deeper into the second marriage of a Carolina pastor to a young woman he may have wooed – or groomed – when she was just a teen and he was married with children. What initially appeared to be true love became truly terrifying. In this edition of The Escape Pod, the co-hosts examine the disturbing behaviors that characterized the marriage and may have led to Mica Miller’s untimely and tragic death. BE ADVISED: This episode includes discussion of violence against women and suicide. Bullet Points of Key Topics and Markers: Topic #1 :01 Recap of Part 1 and intro to Part 2 Topic #2 9:25 2011: Meet 15-year-old Mica Topic #3 18:18 January 2023: Couple separates Topic #4 35:45 Mica calls 911 – on the day of her death Topic #5 42:58 Escapism, co-host-style Resources & Links Alison Miller (Solid Rock Church) Mica Miller: Mica Miller Obituary 'Raped by Demons:' Myrtle Beach Pastors Accused of Sexual, Psychological Abuse John-Paul Miller ‘Felt Like He Owned’ Mica, Father Says  John Paul Miller Says He is Not to Blame in Wife’s Death Everything We Know About the Mica Miller Case Fisherman Who Found Mica Miller’s Belongings Reportedly Killed in Car Wreck VIDEO: New Lawsuit Alleges Pastor John Paul Miller Attacked Underage Girls Major Update in Mica Miller Case Three Months After Her Death Mica Miller 911 Call Shortly Before Her Death Mica Miller’s Pastor Husband Arrested on Assault Charge Days After FBI Searched His Home Alison Miller Court Filing Alison Miller Affidavit Mica Miller Case: Strangulation Allegations Surface Officials Release New Details Surrounding Mica Miller’s Death Mica Miller’s Family Pleads for More Investigation Court Documents Filed with Horry County JPM Posts Private Pic of Wife in Retaliation Mica’s Husband Groomed Her for Years Domestic Abuse Incident Report Family Of Mica Miller Seeks Domestic Violence Reform Mica Miller Timeline of Events: Sirens Podcast Mica Miller’s death ‘doesn’t add up’: Family Mica’s Obituary Crazy Video of John Paul Demonstrating Possible Mental Illness Friends Grieve Mica Miller's Death Teen's Rape Claim Against John Paul Miller “No Man is Without Sin” Sign up to be a Patron today! Get access to the Patron-Only Facebook Group, Bonus Episodes, and more. https://www.escapepod.live Do you have a story that you want to share with EscapePod? Or do you just want to reach out to us with your comments and thoughts? General mail: justbecause@escapepod.live Submit listener stories: escapeartist@escapepod.live On Social Media  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EscapePod.traumedy  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escape_pod_podcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Escape_Pod_podcast/videos 
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    47 mins
  • Competency, Culpability, and an ‘Insane’ Criminal Case - EscapeBite ep.1

    Competency, Culpability, and an ‘Insane’ Criminal Case - EscapeBite ep.1
    May 8 2025

    When a common person uses the term “insane” or “incompetent” to describe someone, they’re rarely using the same standard as that of a lawyer or judge in a court of law. The Escape Pod’s own former news reporter-turned-podcast co-host can testify to this, using the example of a South Dakota kidnapping/murder case she first covered 20+ years ago.

    Resources & Links

    • State vs. Tiegen (2008 appeal)
    • https://rapidcityjournal.com/article_aa584242-94b1-5ffb-aa4c-7460348af576.html
    • https://rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/more-kidnapping-charges-filed-in-troy-klug-case/article_781f7e59-4ead-5cc1-bf91-2e3c72dfb690.html
    • https://rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/top-stories/kindall-faces-victim-s-mother-at-sentencing/article_7277899f-383f-5072-844a-2a1d0d827c19.html

    Sign up to be a Patron today! Get access to the Patron-Only Facebook Group, Bonus Episodes, and more.

    https://www.escapepod.live

    Do you have a story that you want to share with EscapePod? Or do you just want to reach out to us with your comments and thoughts?

    General mail: justbecause@escapepod.live

    Submit listener stories: escapeartist@escapepod.live

    On Social Media

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EscapePod.traumedy

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escape_pod_podcast/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Escape_Pod_podcast/videos

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    20 mins

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