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Alcatraz: The OG Scary Island

2025/5/26
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Bethany: 我认为恶魔岛是一个声名狼藉的地方,它位于旧金山湾区,与许多犯罪事件有关。如果我们要去监狱,我会选择古铜色喷雾作为违禁品。我们将讨论恶魔岛的起源、如何成为监狱、谁在那里,以及任何逃生尝试。恶魔岛是臭名昭著的监狱,关押着最坏的罪犯。政府需要一个地方来关押最坏的罪犯,以及那些烦人的、试图逃跑的囚犯。恶魔岛旨在摧毁人们。 Tess: 我喜欢 Bethany 做旧金山湾区的故事。我对恶魔岛了解不多,只知道它是一个监狱,建在海湾中的一个岛上。电影《禁闭岛》和《哈利·波特》中的阿兹卡班监狱都取材于恶魔岛。我从未去过恶魔岛参观。典狱长让我想起了电影《最长的一码》和《洞》。

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The episode starts with an introduction to Alcatraz, its reputation, and the hosts' prior knowledge. They discuss its location, association with infamous criminals, and the intrigue surrounding prison life. The conversation touches upon personal anecdotes, future plans for a travel show visiting infamous places, and the hosts’ thoughts on prison culture.
  • Introduction to Alcatraz and its notorious reputation.
  • Hosts’ personal experiences and perspectives on prison life.
  • Discussion on the island’s location and historical significance.
  • Mention of other Bay Area crime stories and pop culture references.

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We've been traveling, we've been to prison, that’s right: it’s Alcatraz time. Join us as we unpack the infamous island’s dramatic history. From its days as a military fort to becoming the country’s most notorious federal prison. We talk famous prisoners like Al Capone and Machine Gun Kelly (no, not that one), escape attempts, and what life was really like on the OG scary island.

Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo

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