Looking For A Man In His Thirties: A Criminal Minds Podcast

Looking For A Man In His Thirties: A Criminal Minds Podcast

by Emma and Sara
Season 1
Ep 22: The Fisher King (Part 1) - Luka Magnotta
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Hello and welcome to episode 22 of Looking For A Man In His Thirties: A Criminal Minds Podcast. In this episode, Emma is forensically theorising, Sara is griping about the lack of communication in the workplace and someone is framing Elle for murder and making the team go on a quest . Side note: Never connect a personal laptop to the FBI’s WiFi. Rookie error there Penelope. Today, we’re recapping Season 1, Episode 22: The Fisher King (Part 1), before telling you the extremely heinous case of Luka Magnotta. Given the content of Criminal Minds, we recommend that this episode is suitable for ages 15+. - What Would Penelope Garcia Do? UK Justice Abroad - +44 203 488 2316 Justiceabroad.co.uk Prisoners Abroad - UK helpline - 0808 172 0098 International no. - +44 20 7561 6820 Lines open Mon-Fri 9:30am to 4:30pm (UK time) Prisonersabroad.org.uk Foreign, Commonwealth and Development office (FCDO) - +44 20 7008 5000 Lines open 24/7 US https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/help-abroad/arrest-detention.html Additional Reading https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luka_Magnotta https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Jun_Lin
Ep 21: Secrets and Lies - Kim Philby
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Hello and welcome to episode 21 of Looking For A Man In His Thirties: A Criminal Minds Podcast. In this episode, Emma is recounting a bizarre scheme her dad has to get free flights, Sara is deeply confused about how that would work and someone is betraying their country. Side note: We had to talk about Trump… Sorry Today, we’re recapping Season 1, Episode 21: Secrets and Lies, before telling you the increasingly stupid case of Kim Philby of The Cambridge Five. Given the content of Criminal Minds, we recommend that this episode is suitable for ages 15+. - What Would Penelope Garcia Do? UK hopenothate.org.uk standuptoracism.org.uk US veteransfightingfascism.org refusefascism.org theanarchistlibrary.org/library/forming-an-antifa-group reddit.com/r/AntifascistsofReddit/comments/1iat0te/getting_involved Additional Reading https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Philby https://youtu.be/8aMxAYL5j-M?si=JDUH-pUlAc7k8IkQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnRDJpO21_4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWr4vX4Uz5s
Ep 20: Charm and Harm - The Beauty Queen Killer
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Hello and welcome to episode 20 of Looking For A Man In His Thirties: A Criminal Minds Podcast. In this episode, Emma is dealing with medical issues, Sara is pissed off with roadworks and someone is going state to state drowning women. Side note: Stop making excuses for your son…he’s a goddamn murderer. Today, we’re recapping Season 1, Episode 20: Charm and Harm, before telling you the insane case of The Beauty Queen Killer. Given the content of Criminal Minds, we recommend that this episode is suitable for ages 15+. - What Would Penelope Garcia Do? UK www.endviolenceagainstwomen.org.uk for signposting to services Domestic abuse helplines - all 24/7 England - 0808 2000 247 NI - 0808 802 1414 Wales - 0808 8010 800 Scotland - 0800 027 1234 USA https://www.justice.gov/ovw https://www.thehotline.org/stakeholders/domestic-violence-statistics/ Call1.800.799.SAFE (7233) Text "START" to 88788 Additional Reading https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Christopher_Wilder https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Wilder
Ep 19 : Machismo - José Antonio Rodríguez Vega
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Hello and welcome to episode 19 of Looking For A Man In His Thirties: A Criminal Minds Podcast. In this episode, Emma is trying to dissuade queerphobes from having kids, Sara is wondering why NHS departments don’t talk to each other and someone is murdering elderly women. Side note: Emma has a new prop: A tally chart of how Criminal Minds treats its queer (or queer-coded) characters. Today, we’re recapping Season 1, Episode 19: Machismo, before telling you the messed up case of José Antonio Rodríguez Vega. Given the content of Criminal Minds, we recommend that this episode is suitable for ages 15+. - What Would Penelope Garcia Do? UK Albert Kennedy Trust: email gethelp@akt.org.uk or submit an online referral at akt.org.uk Samaritans: 116 123 24/7 helpline if in crisis or 999 if in immediate danger. stonewallhousing.org USA bit.ly/USALGBTQHomeless (A note from Emma: I created this Google Doc so that the information that I worked hard to collate wouldn’t get lost in the Podcast Notes. Please share this doc with anyone who may need it, If there are any broken links or new groups, please comment or email us at lookingforamaninhisthirties@gmail.com) Additional Reading https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Antonio_Rodr%C3%ADguez_Vega https://morningcupofmurder.com/mcom
Ep 18: Somebody's Watching - John Hinckley Jr
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Hello and welcome to episode 18 of Looking For A Man In His Thirties: A Criminal Minds Podcast. In this episode, Emma is dealing with a broken radiator and an idiot plumber, Sara is reminiscing about walking in snow in wellies that were too big and someone is killing people in the name of love. Side note: Perhaps it’s not the best idea for an FBI agent to fall in love with a victim. Today, we’re recapping Season 1, Episode 18: Somebody’s Watching, before telling you the mind-boggling case of John Hinckley Jr. Given the content of Criminal Minds, we recommend that this episode is suitable for ages 15+. - What Would Penelope Garcia Do? UK www.paladinservice.co.uk for advice and support Helpline - 02038 664107 Email - info@paladinservice.co.uk National Stalking Helpline - 0808 802 0300 - freephone - lines open 9:30am to 4pm Mon - Fri, closes 8pm on Weds. victimsupport.org.uk - 24/7 free live chat available Support line 0808 168 9111. USA https://www.stalkingawareness.org/victim-service-provider-resources/ Victim Connect: 1-855-484-2846 Additional Reading https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Hinckley_Jr. https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/John_Hinckley,_Jr. http://www.youtube.com/@johnhinckley6860
Ep 17: A Real Rain - Bernhard Goetz (1984 Subway Shooting)
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Hello and welcome to episode 17 of Looking For A Man In His Thirties: A Criminal Minds Podcast. In this episode, Emma has a visit from the bomb squad (not clickbait!), Sara is trauma bonding with us over buying clothes online, and someone has decided to play vigilante. Side note: Hmm…vigilantes and overzealous reporters… What is this? A Marvel movie? Today, we’re recapping Season 1, Episode 17: A Real Rain, before telling you the stupefying case of Bernhard Goetz. Given the content of Criminal Minds, we recommend that this episode is suitable for ages 15+. - What Would Penelope Garcia Do? UK victimsupport.org.uk Call 0808 16 89 111 USA victimconnect.org Call 1-855-4VICTIM (855-484-2846). Also, write to your reps because the Trump administration is trying to slash federal funding for victim support. - Additional Reading https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGu44lpxK1w https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guardian_Angels https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikuDzwiVRBQ
Ep 16: The Tribe - Charles Manson
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Hello and welcome to episode 16 of Looking For A Man In His Thirties: A Criminal Minds Podcast. In this episode, Emma gets scammed by a buyer on Ebay, Sara raves about her new night vision driving glasses, and someone is killing teenagers and blaming Native Americans for it. Side note: Why are cults even a thing? Who is that stupid as to go along with one? Seriously. Today, we’re recapping Season 1, Episode 16: The Tribe, before telling you the insane case of Charles Manson. Given the content of Criminal Minds, we recommend that this episode is suitable for ages 15+. - What Would Penelope Garcia Do? UK chagossianvoices.org to learn more about the people and their fight or donate to their fundraiser for Chagossian representation at the UN. https://minorityrights.org/chagos-2025/ https://www.hrw.org/report/2023/02/15/thats-when-nightmare-started/uk-and-us-forced-displacement-chagossians-and USA https://thefulcrum.us/governance-legislation/reparations-native-americans https://narf.org/ https://www.hercampus.com/school/fsu/culture-how-to-celebrate-and-support-indigenous-peoples-this-november/ https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/11/27/thanksgiving-a-story-of-celebration-and-pain-in-maps Additional Reading https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Charles_Manson https://edition.cnn.com/2013/09/30/us/manson-family-murders-fast-facts https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Manson
Ep 15: Unfinished Business - Dennis Rader (BTK)
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Hello and welcome to episode 15 of Looking For A Man In His Thirties: A Criminal Minds Podcast; Look what the former FBI agent dragged in. In this episode, Emma is making the most of her card signs, Sara is bitter about parking fees, and someone is back after an 18 year hiatus, but unfortunately it’s a serial killer and The Academy Is… (What? The Academy Is… is back too? Great news for Emma and not relevant to the podcast at all.) Side note: Is this the prototype for David Rossi? Today, we’re recapping Season 1, Episode 15: Unfinished Business, before telling you the vile case of (complete loser) Dennis Rader (BTK). Given the content of Criminal Minds, we recommend that this episode is suitable for ages 15+. - What Would Penelope Garcia Do? Doorstep crime involves criminals visiting homes uninvited, often posing as traders or officials. Vulnerable individuals are usually the main targets. UK Friendsagainstscams.org.uk Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or actionfraud.police.uk USA securedbydesign.com/about-us/news/speaking-to-neighbours-helps-to-combat-crime-and-cure-home-insecurities-during-winter-months-research-finds security.caltech.edu/crime-prevention justice.gov/usao-ndga/national-crime-prevention-council-ncpc Additional Reading wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Rader wikipedia.org/wiki/G.I._Bill newspapers.com/article/the-wichita-eagle-rader-gets-ten-life-te/177114731/
Ep 14: Riding The Lightning - Fred & Rose West
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Hello and welcome to episode 14 of Looking For A Man In His Thirties: A Criminal Minds Podcast. In this episode, Emma is severely triggered by an UnSub , Sara has joined a gym, and someone is getting executed despite being innocent. Side note: Jacob Dawes really looks like Fred West. Today, we’re recapping Season 1, Episode 14: Riding the Lightning, before telling you the absolutely horrific case of Fred and Rose West. Given the content of Criminal Minds, we recommend that this episode is suitable for ages 15+. - What Would Penelope Garcia Do? UK missingperson.org.uk Call or text - 116 000 Email: 11600@missingpeople.org.uk Online chat - open from 2:30 -pm til 9.30pm, 7 days a week. USA doenetwork.org https://shows.acast.com/themissingpodcast/episodes/elisa-roberson-usa https://namus.nij.ojp.gov/ Additional Reading https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_West https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-57182844.amp https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Fred_and_Rosemary_West
Ep 13: Poison - The Tylenol Murders
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Hello and welcome to episode 13 of Looking For A Man In His Thirties: A Criminal Minds Podcast. In this episode, Emma is debuting two new crafted items - one that might be haunting her, Sara is recounting her clever plot to get her sister buried in the sand on holiday, and someone is poisoning basically the whole town. Side note: Tylenol does NOT cause autism. Correlation does not equal causation. Frankly, it’s weird that a Criminal Minds podcast has to say this, but it’s just as weird that the President and his Health and Human Services Secretary are spreading medical conspiracy theories. Today, we’re recapping Season 1, Episode 13: Poison, before telling you the STILL UNSOLVED case of Tylenol Murders. Given the content of Criminal Minds, we recommend that this episode is suitable for ages 15+. - What Would Penelope Garcia Do? Get a carbon monoxide detector. And if it starts to make any funny noises or you smell gas; turn off the boiler, and open all the doors and windows as you leave. Ring 0800 111 999 if you’re in the UK or 1-800-892-2345 in the US. Common symptoms of poisoning; · Nausea or vomiting · Diarrhoea · Feeling sleepy · Blurred vision · Fever · Confusion · Difficulty breathing · Seizures · Loss of consciousness If the patient is responsive, try to get as much information as possible about what they may have ingested if they are aware and relay this information to medical staff. Do not force them to throw up unless advised by a medical professional or emergency operator. Some poisons can cause more damage on the way up. UK Your first port of call in emergent cases if you suspect poisoning and the patient is experiencing these symptoms would be to contact 999 for immediate medical assistance. In non-urgent cases, or for advice and info on poisons, contact the NHS 111 service. Either by dialling 111 on your phone or visiting the website at 111.nhs.uk. USA Poison Help line, 1-800-222-1222 This free number connects you to your local poison centre and is your resource in a poisoning emergency. Additional Reading wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Tylenol_murders pbs.org/newshour/health/tylenol-murders-1982 youtube.com/watch?v=Eh_CGOtmwrY&pp=ygUPdHlsZW5vbCBtdXJkZXJz youtube.com/watch?v=A6bYdBJvRqg businessinsider.com/tylenol-murders-crisis-communications-trump-autism-claims-2025-9
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