Band-Aid Bandit

Band-Aid Bandit

From Spooked by KQED and Snap Studios

May 22, 2026 · 40 min · Episode 232

About this episode

Maria's seemingly simple job turns into a mysterious and unexpected experience.

Maria thinks she’s landed the perfect gig, driving a friendly stranger from downtown Baltimore out to a Park ‘n’ Ride outside of the city. It’s the easiest hundred bucks she’s ever made. But she soon learns that there’s more to this job than she bargained for. Plus, a story about why the chicken really crosses the road.

Topics covered

  • mystery
  • unexpected twists
  • urban experiences
  • stranger encounters
  • humor

Keywords

  • Baltimore
  • Park ‘n’ Ride
  • mystery
  • stranger
  • job
  • unexpected

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Baltimore, Park ‘n’ Ride, city

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