Episode

A Literal Captive Audience

Podcast: Pop Mystery Pod
Published: May 28, 2026
Duration seconds: 2467
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Summary

After Tess learns about a shocking method of filling live studio audiences, she is sent on a long journey to get to the bottom of a clandestine and widespread practice.