Strange Country Ep. 224: Jeane Dixon
Apr 21, 2022
Do you believe psychics can predict the future? in the later half of the 20th century, Jeane Dixon was one of the best known psychics. Her astrological star rose when she “predicted” the assassination of JFK. Strange Country co-hosts Beth and Kelly, in what is predicted to be the greatest podcast episode according to a Snapple bottle cap Beth found on the sidewalk, talk about Dixon and the Jeane Dixon Effect. Also includes a recipe!
Theme music: Big White Lie by A Cast of Thousands
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Sound Clips
Psychic Friends Network Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGK7FNK5YBI
Ms. Cleo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxopPDMq7rs
Jeane Dixon Hotline: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96CoQgBDYpQ
Jeane Dixon Spirit Speak: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XS84C75Cnl4