Bad Batch

About this episode

Jake's theory about his illness takes a surprising turn with a mysterious Facebook message.

Jake’s long-held theory—that his illness wasn’t accidental—takes a jarring turn when a Facebook message arrives from someone he’s never met. Content warning: Drug use/abuse, addiction, medical trauma, death and dying, mental health crises, emotional distress & mature content. Resources can be found on our website, blinkthepodcast.com . . . . . Hosted and produced by Corinne Vien Co-created by Jake Haendel Original composition by Michael Marguet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Corinne Vien, Jake Haendel

Topics covered

• illness
• Facebook message
• drug use
• addiction
• mental health
• medical trauma

Keywords

• illness
• Facebook
• drug abuse
• addiction
• mental health
• medical trauma
• emotional distress

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sony Music, blinkthepodcast.com

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