Episode 291 with Aubrey Runyon has been removed from the feed. I understand that many people heard the episode, enjoyed it, and found Aubrey’s story very compelling. In the time since recording and posting the show, I received information from several disparate sources that caused me to doubt some of the fundamental parts of Aubrey’s origin story. When I brought some of the contrary information to Aubrey’s attention, we agreed to take the podcast down together, though Aubrey maintains the veracity of the interview.
Consultations with experienced journalists have made it clear to me that removing the episode permanently is the most professional course of action.
I have decided not to share the specifics of the factual dispute publicly, nor will I be pursuing the issue further at this time. I have never been forced to deeply examine the integrity of a posted interview, and I have been challenged by this process over the last few weeks.
I sincerely apologize to listeners and hope your trust in the Enormocast will be maintained going forward.