This conversation covers a range of topics, including the origins of The Toll podcast, Nancy Simpson's personal experiences, her career in news reporting, and her involvement in investigating the Gypsy and Dee Dee Blanchard case. The conversation delves into the discovery of Gypsy's condition, revelations and police reports, living with the knowledge, the Poison Control series, Nancy's creative process, an update on Kellyanne Workman's case, and upcoming episodes and projects.

Takeaways

• The Toll podcast is inspired by Nancy Simpson's passion for storytelling and her dedication to uncovering compelling stories.
• Nancy Simpson's personal experiences have influenced her career as a journalist and reporter, shaping her approach to storytelling and investigative reporting. Gypsy's medical condition was discovered years after her symptoms appeared.
• Nancy's podcast 'Poison Control' is a result of a five-year investigation into a woman investigated by the FBI for poison.

Chapters

• 00:00 Welcome to the Fireside
• 07:43 Unpacking Shirley Jane Rose
• 14:08 Career in News Reporting
• 22:14 Investigating Gypsy and Dee Dee Blanchard
• 31:25 The Discovery of Gypsy's Condition
• 37:11 Living with the Knowledge
• 47:30 Nancy's Creative Process
• 54:16 Update on Kellyanne Workman's Case

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