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Episode 2315
Published 3 weeks ago
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In this episode of pplpod, we explore the many definitions found on the Wikipedia disambiguation page for Heist. While the term typically refers to a robbery from an institution like a bank or museum, we discuss its usage as a place name in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany and West Flanders, Belgium. We also highlight real-world figures with the surname, including Major League Baseball player Al Heist and Dutch fashion designer Monique van Heist. Finally, we review the extensive list of media sharing the title, ranging from the Macklemore & Ryan Lewis album and the 2001 David Mamet film to the 2021 Netflix true crime series.