Indeed :)

Tyler says he didn’t. Some people seem to think that Faye got it though

I am in love with this hidden gem!!! Any recommendations for similar podcasts? I am dreading the end of this one already!

John died depressed and alone. He had no way of knowing that this story would be told.

John was self consumed and it's obvious that he cared less, certainly proven by killing himself leaving no will and a parent who couldn't take care of herself basically penniless. As far as gold, whoever found it never improved their life in a meaningful manner.

@@billybenson3834 True enough. However, the loneliness can be all consuming over time. Still….

Me too! It really tugged at my heart.

I live in Brent. It's in the south part of Bibb County. Not even 20 min from Woodstock. This place only cares about the money the state gives the county for locking people up and acting like nothing fucked up is going on and we have a "country song town"

I’ve loved this gripping story and everything that John B stands for. I’ll keep coming back to John B and recommending this series for years to come. I’m very willing to help maintain the maze and contribute to Mary Graces care and comfort.

Why glorify a narcissist?

​@@Thelikebutton123 Seriously dude?

​@@GreatHakuProductionsDude just hates John for some reason. Every comment I've seen from him is negative towards John.

Thank you... I thought I may have been the only one. I first heard it about a year ago and STILL find myself going back and re-listening to it.

Oli Davey i ammmmm done

GATDAMN RIGHT

Isn't he the one that had the bullet lodged in his brain? Shouldn't be too difficult.

I cud learn ya on the subject

Uncle

That guy was a straight up vulnerable narcissist.

@@Thelikebutton123 I'm beginning to think that word should be aborted from the lexicon. Seems to be used exclusively by dipshits.

@@Thelikebutton123 Do you have the qualifications to make that (massively overused) diagnosis, which seems to contradict the view of ppl who actually knew him? I'm tired of the Internet branding anyone who is outspoken, different, etc. in a way they dislike as a "narcissist". Which like other mental conditions, would be (a) something the person didn't choose; (b) an intangible set of behaviour characteristics interpreted by psychiatrists, so I frankly would not see the problem with exploring that type of person in a sympathetic way. However, while John had his faults, he doesn't fit NPD - more along the lines of high functioning autism combined with mercury poisoning, growing up outcast, and honestly a high level of intelligence to where he couldn't just ignore the maelstrom of social, political, and environmental decay around us, etc. I thought his professor's commenting on how he would do things to attract ridicule to himself in order to account for why it was happening was tragically relatable, and it doesn't fit NPD.

I busted out laughing at work when I read this and went back to hear ....

Apple doesn't fall far from the tree, if you really listen to the story John was not a good person. He was a quality clock fixer but that's it.

​@@Thelikebutton123dude ji think you missed the whole point, people are complicated.

He had brain damage from a gun shot wound! May he rest in peace.

Oddly enough I have experienced many people like this due to previously working with 40+ yr old "special" needs clients but even b4 that i remember a female like that in my Grandmother's church when we went a few times a yr for holiday stuff and a week of bible school bc that's just what u do growing up in a small southern farming community. The woman who was just like this guy but with a more biblical word or phrase. Yet the same type man intensity and timing of delivery

Tyler's uncle is sadly mine aswel 😂

I can’t with the way you spelled Haelllll 😂😂

@@APAKASEP I sounded it out lol

John B not only consented but asked - _begged_ - Tyler to give him that tattoo and the piercings, repeatedly. It was a release to him, a fix, like a drug. I The pic is "disturbing" but it is no less than what he asked for and what consenting adults do together is no one else's issue.

John had Tyler do that stuff to get off sexually, it's so obvious.

He didn't do it out of spite or because he enjoyed it, John asked him to and Tyler obliged. End of story.

Troy Elich agree’d

But it's the truth. Truth sucks sometimes

It's not that it's depressing, it's just a little disappointing.

I believe Tyler received a suspended sentence with 5 years probation.

RIP Tyler

I second this question

"To Live & Die In L.A." was great. "Up and Vanished Season 1" was great. "Serial, Season 1" was very good. Not great like the first 2 I mentioned, but very good. My opinion only of course.

Thanks! I’m looking forward to checking these out

Gimlet Media has a great series called Heavyweight; it reminds me of S-Town. The main journalist in it also does This American Life so they know what they're doing.

@@thexneo Cool, I'll start it tonight. Was just thinking I need to find a new podcast. Thanks!!

not sure but it sounds like Erik Satie to me

Were you paying attention?

Lori M what kind of dumbass question is that? Why would I make it all the way to the end if I wasn’t paying attention to it? The whole story was a build up and then it ended in dull boring manner.

@@RabbitsHole it's a fair point, but remember this isn't a written story, this isn't made to have a point of no return or a resolution to a conflict. It's just a story about this guy. The reporter met him once before he committed suicide. It just delves into who he were and why he did what he did and perhaps we can all learn just a little from his story. The ending isn't spectacular, neither will the end of most of the people who heard it be. The gold will never be found, if it wasn't already spent. The maze have already fallen into disrepair and will never be renovated. But maybe this podcast can inspire us to take a little risk, change what we find unjust and realise our ideas. Use every little moment whilst we can.

@@Floedekage - I know, but it is presented as a different story in the first three episodes. "Like a political conspiracy," that was how my brother described it. "You don't know what's going to happen. At one point it becomes a treasure hunt." God, I love the story of John. He'll stick with me. But it's not the story I was promised by fans and the show itself.

This is popular cause it's true. an these events continue to happen in Bibb county

real life is an anti-climax

And that's why people read fiction.

@@TheFearmoths truer words never spoken

@@TheFearmoths Was this your first non-fiction?

John B had substance. Sometimes you have to be patient.

The thing is, Brian probably knows a lot more than he says, but he literally can't tell anyone. Even if Tyler were to find the money that John wanted him to have, he wouldn't be able to just keep it. It'd be taken from him and he'd probably go to prison. So whatever else Tyler found, he may or may not have told Brian, but Brian isn't going to say anything. Which sucks cause all of us know that Jon wanted Tyler to have everything left over, but there's nothing he ir we can do about it

You missed one of the most beautiful writings I've ever heard. 54:34 if you're interested. Perhaps it's not so moving without context.

Cole Williams bro you just listened to this for free without ads

I think there are people that imprint on you and will never forget them. For me a chef named joe i worked with i will always remember

wristfroze! Of all the bull shit on you tube uploaded on an hourly basis you’re really gonna hate on this incredible story?

Sort of like your comment.

Yes...more cat videos and pimple popping! More dim, vacuous-eyed influencers and fart compilations! America cannot collapse quickly enough. I AM an American and even I will admit the world is correct about a vast majority of our citizens - they are self-absorbed, ignorant, hateful, fat, anti-intellicituals who take great pride in voicing to all who will listen how proud they are of how far they can insert their heads up their asses. Congratulations, Wristwanker! You exemplify everything this country does poorly. Each breath you take, each meal you eat, and each resource you deplete deprives a person worthy or being called a "human being" a life free of the constant reminder you provide of why most people should not have children (remember, self-abortion is still legal and an option you should seriously consider. I am certain many around you would enjoy assisting your hand and doubt even your mother would attempt to persuade you otherwise). One could say that coming into contact with you, even at this removed a distance, is no better than casting eyes on an aborted fetus. But honestly, the abortion has more sense and a larger vocabulary than you. All I can say is you are lucky I am in a good mood, Brainfroze. That was about as even-tempered as I can be with utter disappointments such as yourself. You are an embarrassment to everyone...even people who have no idea who you are. You are so stunted, Limpwrist, that you dont even know to feel ashamed for appearing in public without your full body covered. And even then...

wristfroze! You are a waist of space! If you knew this man in the story you would see this differently I hope!

Not as much as rap is.