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Over the course of 19 days in March 2018, 23-year old Mark Anthony Conditt planted a series of homemade bombs around Austin neighborhoods, killing two, injuring five others, and paralyzing an entire city. Bomber tells the untold story of how law enforcement hunted down the 2018 Austin serial bomber…

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    • Oct 17, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 8m AVG DURATION
    • 34 EPISODES
    • 1 SEASONS

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    The Bomber podcast is a gripping and well-documented series that delves into the events surrounding the bombings in Austin. As someone who vaguely remembers the news coverage of these incidents, this podcast provided me with a deeper understanding of the specific details and the impact it had on the community. The storytelling, audio quality, and delivery are all commendable, making for an engaging listening experience.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is its ability to create a comprehensive narrative by presenting different perspectives from all sides involved in the investigation. This approach allows listeners to truly immerse themselves in the story and gain insight into the thought process of law enforcement officials, victims, and witnesses. The inclusion of personal accounts adds an emotional depth that enhances the overall impact of the podcast.

    However, one aspect that could be improved upon is the conclusion. While the build-up throughout the episodes is excellent, some listeners may find that it falls flat in terms of a satisfying resolution or closure. It would have been beneficial to include an additional episode or segment focusing on a more in-depth analysis of the bomber's personal life or an update on the survivors. This would have added a sense of closure to an otherwise hurried ending.

    In conclusion, The Bomber podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in true crime stories or those seeking a deeper understanding of this particular series of events in Austin. Its meticulous research and storytelling make for a compelling narrative that keeps you engaged throughout. Although it may benefit from a more thorough conclusion, overall, it delivers a well-rounded account with thoughtfulness and empathy.



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    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 3:04


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    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2019 1:44


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    Bonus Episode: After the Final Blast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2019 29:44


    After the final blast, we delve into some lingering questions and topics surrounding the Austin bombings with host Jason Puckett and KVUE News Director Tim Ryan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Final Blast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2019 35:50


    Police are closing in on a suspect as the final chapter of the hunt for the Austin bomber comes to a dramatic conclusion.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A Close Call

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2019 31:36


    The day after a tripwire device explodes and injures two young men, Austin police are called out to another explosion at a FedEx facility southwest of Austin. Investigators are frantically working on leads to put an end to the bombings, but just as a major break comes in, more bad news could derail the manhunt.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Tripwire

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2019 24:47


    On March 18, 2018, after an eerie week of quiet – in a flash – the next bomb explodes in a Southwest Austin neighborhood. But this bomb is different and leaves investigators back at square one.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Austin on Edge

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2019 26:22


    Austin residents are living in fear as police continue to hunt for a killer. Investigators are compiling a growing database of evidence and potential suspects, but the bomber goes quiet again. How can they track down a serial bomber in a city of millions? Will they find the clue they need to break the case open? Can they do it before the bomber strikes again?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Draylen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2019 29:11


    Ten days after the first bomb exploded on March 2, 2018, another package bomb explodes on the East Side of Austin in a fatal attack taking the life of a promising 17-year-old classical musician. Four hours later, a third explosion. Austin is struck by the sickening realization that a serial bomber is on the loose.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A Loud Boom

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2019 27:23


    On the premiere episode of Bomber, we'll take you back to March 2018 when a bomb exploded on a front porch in Austin, Texas. Anthony Stephan House, a husband and father, was killed opening the package while helping his daughter get ready for school. Our reporters were on the scene that day as investigators carefully went through the evidence and gathered bomb fragments. We talked to neighbors and police and eventually learned that the cause of the explosion was a package bomb. The bomb was determined to be an isolated incident in coming days. But as we came to learn, the attacks were only just beginning and Austin was in store for 19 days that residents will never forget.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bomber: Manhunt in Austin Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2019 2:15


    Introducing Bomber, a new podcast that takes listeners inside the true story of the frantic race to stop a serial bomber in Austin, Texas. Premieres March 15, 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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