"James 'Pop' Pough: A Car, A Killer, and A Game of Madness"

You Might Be A Madman

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Welcome to 'You Might Be a Madman'—the Game Show Podcast where you dive deep into the minds of history's most notorious figures and test your knowledge! This episode focuses on the troubling life of James Edward Pough, exploring his tumultuous childhood, criminal activities, and eventual violent spree. Our host, John Zap, interacts with contestants Juice, Dave, and Cam as they make challenging decisions based on Pough’s life choices, all culminating in a thrilling and dark historical journey. With parody commercials and dark humor, this episode keeps you on the edge of your seat, questioning just how closely you think like a madman.
00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer
00:22 Welcome to 'You Might Be a Madman'
01:33 Meet the Contestants
03:42 Introducing Today's Madman: James Pough
03:51 James Poe's Troubled Youth
05:03 First Question: What Would You Do?
05:07 Marker
09:51 Marker
11:00 James Poe's Early Criminal Activities
12:04 Marker
13:01 Second Question: How Would You React?
18:07 James Pough's Violent Escalation
18:16 James Pough's Later Life and Legal Troubles
19:58 James' Downward Spiral
20:41 The Third Question: What Would You Do Next?
21:51 Contestants' Responses to the Third Question
24:55 James' Killing Spree Begins
26:27 Recap and Introduction to the Fourth Segment
28:47 The Fourth Question: What Would You Do Next?
29:51 Contestants' Responses to the Fourth Question
33:33 Marker
33:35 The Final Round: James' Massacre at GMAC
34:59 The Fifth Question: What Would You Do Next?
36:07 Contestants' Responses to the Fifth Question
39:43 Conclusion and Prize Announcement