{"podcast":{"title":"Scream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee Hour","slug":"scream-and-sugar-true-crime-coffee-hour-6712281","podcast_index_feed_id":6712281,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6015946/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scream-and-sugar-true-crime-coffee-hour--6015946","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/664df28772a60ef931bcf075b2d8b0ae.jpg","author":"Candace Durand and Sahara Harrington","episode_count":99,"summary":"Embark on a chilling journey with \"Scream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee Hour,\" a riveting podcast hosted by Sahara Harrington and Candace Durand from Reno, NV. This dynamic duo brings a blend of true crime narratives, unsolved mysteries, and razor-sharp humor into each episode. Picture a dark roast of suspense - where shocking stories are served with a side of caffeinated banter that crafts a rich and potent brew of crime and local coffee inspiration. So, grab your mug, settle in, and let \"Scream and Sugar\" take you on a thrilling journey through the mysteries of the darker side. Contact us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scream.and.sugar.podcast On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scream.and.sugar.podcast Or email us: screamandsugarreno@gmail.com Merchandise: https://scream-and-sugar-podcast.printify.me/ Disclaimer: This podcast contains content that may be upsetting. The topics of this podcast are researched using publicly available information, and may occasionally be incorrect. Due to the topics covered, listener discretion is advised. Huge shout out to Taylor Sommer for the amazing intro/outro music. All music inquiries can be sent to remmosrolyat@yahoo.com. 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Today’s episode steps into one of the darkest and most disturbing chapters of modern history: the atrocities committed by Japan’s Unit 731 during World War II. Operating in secrecy under the Imperial Japanese Army, Unit 731 conducted inhumane experiments on thousands of victims, including prisoners of war and civilians. Under the leadership of Shirō Ishii, the unit pursued biological and chemical warfare research through acts that defy comprehension—leaving behind a legacy of suffering that would remain hidden from much of the world for years. Come sip with us as we examine historical context, the victims, the ethics of medicine, and the lasting impact of this program. Grab your coffee and your curiosity, and remember to stay spooky, y’all! Case Notes: Mendoza's Coffee Shop: https://www.instagram.com/mendozas_coffee Books: https://www.hamiltonbook.com/japans-infamous-unit-731-firsthand-accounts-of-japans-wartime-human-experimentation-program-paperbound https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/unit-731-japans-secret-biological-warfare-in-world-war-ii-9780029353011?shipto=US&curcode=USD&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shopping-Used-Top-USA&utm_content=192035416071&utm_term=&creative=785536533805&device=c&placement=&gad_source=4&gad_campaignid=22688101594&gbraid=0AAAAADMQnG_9Uw-2wqhPURBjmmzLQi9Ey&gclid=Cj0KCQjwve7NBhC-ARIsALZy9HWWNxKHIAcS27orJBLrWAhbgO5OZLPMNS5ToK2BOYBmZdlpxJVSiAoaAusjEALw_wcB https://www.archives.gov/files/iwg/japanese-war-crimes/select-documents.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3qjjXBQnzM https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unit_731 https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/unit-…","meta_description":"Hey Spooky Squad! 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