Episode 38 - Friendship Bracelets and Dirty Body Brokers

 

Explore the intricate artistry and sentimental significance of friendship bracelets. Join us as we unravel the stories behind these woven treasures, delving into the rich history and personal connections that make each bracelet a symbol of enduring friendship. Then, delve into the shadowy world of body brokering in this riveting podcast, where we unravel the disturbing trade of buying and selling human body parts. From the ethical dilemmas to the legal complexities, join us as we expose the dark underbelly of an industry that commodifies the human body.

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Friendship Bracelets: Their History and Significance Explained. https://www.harbourukbracelets.com/blog/friendship-bracelets-their-history-and-significance-explained 

Friendship Bracelets: How They Started & How to Make Them. https://www.jewelry-auctioned.com/learn/trending-jewelry-news/friendship-bracelets-meaning-history-and-how-to-wear-them 

Friendship Bracelets – A Quick Guide to a Sweet Tradition. https://www.jewelryshoppingguide.com/friendship-bracelets-guide/ 

Friendship Bracelets 101: History, Meaning, and DIY Projects - Declinko. https://www.declinko.com/au/blog/friendship-bracelets.html 

Friendship bracelet. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friendship_bracelet

 

Body Brokers CBS Reports. https://youtube.com/watch?v=ry59IIKYT-0&si=80oR0T4rbiWdfySu

 

Funeral Home CO sentencing. https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/04/us/colorado-funeral-home-body-parts/index.html#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=17048240749517&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2023%2F01%2F04%2Fus%2Fcolorado-funeral-home-body-parts%2Findex.html

 

Warehouse of Horrors. https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/usa-bodies-rathburn/

 

'Cooler filled with male genitalia' found in raid of Phoenix body-donation company. https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-health/2019/07/19/cooler-penises-frankenstein-head-found-phoenix-body-donation-company/1720254001/