In honor of Wrongful Conviction Day, we present one of our favorite episodes from the archives. Justin Brooks is the author of You Might Go To Prison, Even Though You're Innocent. He is also the director of the California Innocence Project, which has freed 36 wrongly convicted people from over 570 years of wrongful imprisonment. But what sort of toll does that work take on the people who do it? And what do you learn along the way? Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by ...
Oct 02, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Between our usual Labyrinths episodes, we sit down to debate something serious or silly and ask you: “Who’s Right?” Do we give people enough time to grieve in America? How do we grieve things other than deaths? Is a college graduation a grief ritual? We would love to hear your thoughts on the matter! Reach out to us at https://www.amandaknox.com Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon. https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinson Twitter: @amanda...
Oct 02, 2024•40 min
At Westchester University, Professor of creative writing, Kristine Ervin teaches her students how to process their experiences through words. For her, this catharsis is personal. Her memoir, "Rabbit Heart, A Mother’s Murder, a Daughter’s Story," is a book she had been shaping since her mother was abducted and murdered when she was eight years old. While Kristine found herself lost in the wake of that brutal event, processing that loss and that trauma became its own labyrinth, and one in which sh...
Sep 25, 2024•48 min•Ep. 102
Between our usual Labyrinths episodes, we sit down to debate something serious or silly and ask you: “Who’s Right?” How does anonymity affect free speech? How will AI and bots manipulate our virtual "town squares?" We would love to hear your thoughts on the matter! Reach out to us at https://www.amandaknox.com Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon. https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinson Twitter: @amandaknox | @manunderbridge IG: @amamakno...
Sep 18, 2024•46 min
Greg Lukianoff is one of our nation's foremost defenders of free speech, co-author of "The Canceling of the American Mind," and president of FIRE, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. His journey to this place wasn’t easy, on a personal level, but the depressive spiral Greg eventually transcended gave him insight into the problems plaguing our public discourse. Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon. https://www.patreon.c...
Sep 11, 2024•57 min•Ep. 101
Between our usual Labyrinths episodes, we sit down to debate something serious or silly and ask you: “Who’s Right?” What should you do when life throws you a curveball? How should you react? Can getting fired from your job be a good thing? We would love to hear your thoughts on the matter! Reach out to us at https://www.amandaknox.com Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon. https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinson Twitter: @amandaknox | @man...
Sep 04, 2024•42 min
Seth Ferranti is a former LSD kingpin and fugitive on the US Marshall’s Top 15 Most Wanted list who faced a highly publicized and lengthy prison sentence due to the DEA's early-'90s crackdown on LSD. The self-described outlaw and ahead-of-his-time activist is now a journalist and filmmaker whose past life informs all aspects of his work. Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon. https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinson https://www.amandaknox.c...
Aug 28, 2024•56 min•Ep. 100
Between our usual Labyrinths episodes, we sit down to debate something serious or silly and ask you: “Who’s Right?” Should all drugs be decriminalized? What about legalized? What safeguards can we implement to deter abuse? In this episode, we explore legalizing illicit substances. We would love to hear your thoughts on the matter! Reach out to us at https://www.amandaknox.com Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon. https://www.patreon.co...
Aug 21, 2024•39 min
On June 5th, 2024, Amanda was reconvicted of criminal slander in Italy. On August 8th, the Italian Court of Appeals in Florence finally released their motivation document explaining their reasoning for finding Amanda guilty. Chris and Amanda examine the illogic of their reasoning, and reflect on how it feels to be bringing this case yet again to Italy's highest court. This is part 3 of a series of episodes about Amanda's continuing legal battles over this conviciton. You can find parts 1 and 2 i...
Aug 14, 2024•52 min•Ep. 99
Dr. Ethan Russo is a neurologist and psychopharmacology researcher, who in the medical community, is a self-described “salmon upstream against the current.” After a transformative experience with natural medicine in the Peruvian rainforest, the pharmacologist now spearheads cannabis and psychedelic research in an effort to treat the untreatable. Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon. https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinson https://www.aman...
Aug 07, 2024•49 min•Ep. 98
Between our usual Labyrinths episodes, we sit down to debate something serious or silly and ask you: “Who’s Right?” How much space is too much in marriage? How do children affect a relationship? In this episode, we explore independence in marriage. We would love to hear your thoughts on the matter! Reach out to us at https://www.amandaknox.com Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon. https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinson Twitter: @amandakn...
Jul 31, 2024•33 min
When Erden Eruc’s close friend and fellow adventurer Goran Krupp died in a climbing accident, Erden dedicated his life to adventure as a tribute to his friend, with a plan to circumnavigate the globe alone and entirely by human power, and to summit the tallest peaks on six continents. He is now a 18 time Guiness World Record holder, but strangely, the greater his heights of achievement, the lower he felt. Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on p...
Jul 24, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Between our usual Labyrinths episodes, we sit down to debate something serious or silly and ask you: “Who’s Right?” From intermittent fasting to connecting food to its source, we discuss healthy (or not-so-healthy) eating habits. We would love to hear your thoughts on the matter! Reach out to us at https://www.amandaknox.com Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon. https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinson Twitter: @amandaknox | @manunderbridg...
Jul 17, 2024•37 min
After battling substance abuse and an eating disorder, author, meditation guide, and therapist, Andrea Wachter, is now dedicated to ensuring her patients find the love for their bodies she lacked for decades. Wachter counsels patients anywhere from 6 to 80 year old. Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon. https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinson www.knoxrobinson.com Twitter: @amandaknox | @manunderbridge IG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Learn m...
Jul 10, 2024•52 min•Ep. 96
Between our usual Labyrinths episodes, we sit down to debate something serious or silly and ask you: “Who’s Right?” Should snitches get stitches? From committing heinous crimes to eating grapes in the grocery store, we determine if these scenarios are snitch-worthy or better left ignored. We would love to hear your thoughts on the matter! Reach out to us at Knoxrobinson.com Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon. https://www.patreon.com/...
Jul 03, 2024•37 min
When North Carolina Doctor, Benjamin Gilmer, discovered that his doppelgänger predecessor had committed a gruesome murder, he pursued an investigation of his own. Through this journey he found himself questioning our understanding of moral responsibility, free will, and how our justice system responds to mental illness. Learn more about Dr. Gilmer's work at: https://benjamingilmer.com/ Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon. https://www....
Jun 26, 2024•59 min•Ep. 94
Between our usual Labyrinths episodes, we sit down to debate something serious or silly and ask you: “Who’s Right?” Are we bound to become just like our parents, acquiring all their traits, good and bad? Come along as we ponder the prospect! Is there anything you'd rather not pass on to your own kids? We would love to hear your thoughts on the matter! Reach out to us at Knoxrobinson.com Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon. https://www...
Jun 19, 2024•35 min
Washingtonian, Janie Avey tells her story of being viciously targeted by a small town stalker and how she recovered after years of enduring impersonation, attempted kidnapping, theft, and more as her perpetrator tried to sabotage every corner of her life. Read the official Court of Appeals Ruling here: https://www.courts.wa.gov/opinions/pdf/387992_unp.pdf Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon. https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinson www.kn...
Jun 12, 2024•51 min•Ep. 93
After a night's sleep, Amanda has further reflections on what it's like to still be battling for her innocence 17 years after she was first arrested. www.amandaknox.com Twitter: @amandaknox | @manunderbridge IG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 06, 2024•19 min•Ep. 93
On June 5th, 2024, Amanda arrived at a courtroom in Florence, Italy, to defend herself against a charge of criminal slander stretching back to 2007. In this impromptu episode, recorded from the road, Chris lays out the background of this case, and Amanda shares her pre-trial jitters, and her immediate reflections after hearing the verdict. www.amandaknox.com Twitter: @amandaknox | @manunderbridge IG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 06, 2024•45 min•Ep. 93
Between our usual Labyrinths episodes, we sit down to debate something serious or silly and ask you: “Who’s Right?” Should you pick your wine based on the label? Should you avoid women with graying hair? These questions and more as we deliberate on the saying "don't judge a book by its cover." Do you judge books by their cover? We would love to hear your thoughts on the matter! Reach out to us at Knoxrobinson.com Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrin...
Jun 04, 2024•38 min
Dr. Lise Deguire shares her journey of resilience after enduring third-degree burns over 65% of her body. She is the author of Flashback Girl, Lessons on Resilience from a Burn Survivor is available on Amazon, Barnes&Noble, and bookshop.org. Find out more about Lise at lisedeguire.com Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon. https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinson www.knoxrobinson.com Twitter: @amandaknox | @manunderbridge IG: @amamaknox...
May 29, 2024•56 min•Ep. 92
Between our usual Labyrinths episodes, we sit down to debate something serious or silly and ask you: “Who’s Right?” Should trains have quiet cars? Should barbers, or dentists, chat with you during your appointment? Would you enter the silent check-out line at the grocery store, or is there some value to social small talk? We would love to hear your thoughts on the matter! Reach out to us at Knoxrobinson.com Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on...
May 22, 2024•36 min
When you strip away the plans, the memories, the thought-loops that continually fill the labyrinth of your mind, what's left? Amanda reflects on her own traumatic relationship with silence and isolation, and Christopher reports back from his week-long silent meditation retreat. Check out the Puget Sound Zen Center at: pszc.org Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon. https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinson www.knoxrobinson.com Twitter: @aman...
May 15, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 91
Between our usual Labyrinths episodes, we sit down to debate something serious or silly and ask you: “Who’s Right?” Is it possible to meticulously take on one meaningful task at a time, or is life just too darn complicated for that kind of focus? Should we find all our tasks to be equally worthy of our attention, or should we juggle our responsibilities like spinning plates? In short: should Chris answer emails while watching Star Trek: Voyager with his wife? In this episode, we playfully debate...
May 08, 2024•40 min
Bethany Bourgeois George is the daughter of Alfred Bourgeois who was convicted of vicious crimes against his 2-year-old daughter, Ja’karenn. Bethany claims there is insurmountable evidence proving her father’s innocence on all charges and she has been fighting the last four years for exposure and justice. If you'd like to learn more about this case, visit Alfredbourgeois.com Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon. https://www.patreon.com...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 90
Between our usual Labyrinths episodes, we sit down to debate something serious or silly and ask you “Who’s Right?” Is it ok to Google your employees or investigate your ex's Facebook page... just to see what they've been up to? In this episode, we playfully debate the pros and and cons of internet stalking. Do you disagree with our perspective? We would love to hear your thoughts on the matter! Reach out to us at Knoxrobinson.com Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by s...
Apr 24, 2024•29 min
Years after giving birth to his child, Jessica tracks down her anonymous sperm donor and they embark on an unexpected journey. In this episode of Labyrinths, we interview Jessica Share and Aaron Long as they unravel their totally backward love story. Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon. https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinson www.knoxrobinson.com Twitter: @amandaknox | @manunderbridge IG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Learn more about your a...
Apr 18, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 89
Between our usual Labyrinths episodes, we sit down to debate something serious or silly and ask you “Who’s Right?” Imagine if renowned actor Tom Hanks was exposed for drinking the blood of children– would "Forrest Gump" ever be the same? Could Mr. Hanks be redeemed? Luckily there are no such allegations. (Stay cool, Tom Hanks!) In this episode, we playfully debate whether artists can be appreciated despite their questionable actions. Do you disagree with our perspective, we would love to hear yo...
Apr 10, 2024•31 min
We are now routinely faced with a dilemma: News breaks that an artist beloved has done something horrible. How does that change our experience of their art? There’s no one better to help us explore this thorny territory than Claire Dederer, author of "Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma." Get a copy of Claire's book at: https://www.powells.com/book/monsters-9780525655114 Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon. https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinson ...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 88
