Buried Truths | Dinosaurs, Glitter & Science

This episode moves from ancient discovery to modern tragedy and a deeply unsettling true crime case.

We start in the Sahara, where Paul Sereno and his team uncovered 55 tons of fossils, leading to the discovery of Spinosaurus mirabilis, a massive 95-million-year-old predator that’s reshaping what we know about dinosaur ecosystems.

Then, we shift to California, where astronomer Carl Grillmair—known for his work with the California Institute of Technology and research on water beyond our solar system—was shot and killed outside his home. Freddy Snyder has been charged, but no clear motive has been confirmed.

In Louisville, we break down the Murder in Glitterball City case: the killing of James Carroll. What began as a domestic call involving Jeffrey Mundt and Joseph Banis led to a body buried in a basement, a suspicious confession video, and a trial that left more questions than answers. Banis was convicted of murder, while Mundt walked free of that charge.

We close with a Mom Moment—opera-level sheep impressions, a long-awaited end to the bathtub poop saga, and the very real emotions of preparing for surgery.

🎯 Takeaways

✨ Discovery never stops—past or present
From uncovering a massive new dinosaur species to finding water beyond Earth, science keeps pushing boundaries… even when the world feels stuck.

💔 Brilliance doesn’t protect you from randomness
A man who studied distant galaxies lost his life to senseless violence—reminding us how fragile life still is.

🕯️ Justice isn’t always clean or complete
The Glitterball City case leaves behind more ambiguity than answers—proof that truth and accountability don’t always align.

🎭 People are complicated… and so are their stories
Addiction, relationships, power dynamics—this case shows how messy human behavior can become behind closed doors.

👻 Sometimes the scariest thing isn’t the ghost story
It’s the very real reality of what people are capable of.

😂 Kids will humble you and heal you—often at the same time
Opera sheep and chaotic humor are sometimes exactly what you need to survive heavy days.

🏆 Celebrate the small wins
A poop-free bathtub week? That’s not small. That’s a full victory.

💪 You can be scared and still be strong
Facing surgery, uncertainty, and emotions head-on doesn’t mean you’re not afraid—it means you’re moving forward anyway.

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Sources:

Sources:

Astronomer who discovered water on distant planet murdered outside home (2026, February 26). Futurism. https://futurism.com/space/murdered-astronomer-discovered-water-planet

Glasser, M. (2026, February 19). Scientists discover new dinosaur species deep in the Sahara Desert. ABC News. https://abcnews.com/International/scientists-discover-new-dinosaur-species-deep-Sahara-desert/story?id=130241403

HBO Documentary Films. (2026). Murder in Glitterball City [Documentary]. HBO / HBO Max. Based on A Dark Room in Glitter Ball City by David Dominé. https://press.wbd.com/us/media-release/hbo-0/hbo-original-murder-glitterball-city-two-part-documentary-debuts-february-19

Sager, J. (2026, February 20). Where are Jeffrey Mundt and Joseph Banis now? People. https://people.com/where-are-jeffrey-mundt-and-joseph-banis-now-11909596