DeepSummary
The podcast episode covers the story of the 'Carpe Diem Killer', a serial killer who would give his victims their 'perfect day' before murdering them. The hosts, Jobeth and Donna, discuss the killer's motivations stemming from his traumatic childhood of being abandoned by his father on what was supposed to be a special father-son day out. They interview Jobeth's brother Ray, who narrowly escaped becoming one of the killer's victims during an incident at an amusement park.
A significant portion of the episode focuses on the banter between Jobeth and Donna, touching on subjects like Donna's apparent lingering feelings for Ray despite their past relationship, Donna's impending marriage, and Ray's amusing personal anecdotes about his life. The dynamic between the two hosts, with Jobeth often exasperated by Donna's naivete and tangents, provides much of the comedic elements.
Sponsor segments promote products like Terra Origin supplements, Lumify eye drops, Betterhelp online therapy, Superfeet insoles, and IXL learning program. These are interspersed throughout the scripted dialogue between Jobeth, Donna and their guest Ray.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- The 'Carpe Diem Killer' serial killer case serves as a backdrop for satirizing true crime podcasts
- Much of the humor stems from the hosts' improvised banter and non-sequiturs
- The episode balances dark subject matter with absurd humor
- Ray's survival story after nearly becoming a victim adds dramatic tension
- Donna's relationship woes with Ray provide an ongoing source of comedy
- Sponsor ad breaks are interspersed throughout in a meta-comedic way
- The hosts poke fun at the often cautionary tone of true crime media
- Improvisational performances drive much of the conversational humor
Top Episodes Quotes
- “I'm getting married. So.“ by Donna
- “When you said share a phobia, I assumed it'd be, like a fear of share like, share, share. Like the.“ by Donna
- “So he turns to me, and he has these real crazy, like, like, crazy eyes. And he said, I'm gonna kill you.“ by Ray
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Episode Information
Women Talkin' 'Bout Murder
Audacy and Paper Kite Podcasts
5/30/24
Jobeth and Donna tell the story of a serial killer who liked to give his victims “one perfect last day” before killing them. His last almost victim is Jobeth’s brother and Liz’s ex-boyfriend, Ray. And no, Donna is still not over him. Starring Emily Spivey, Liz Cackowski, and John Lutz.
Guests: John Lutz
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