Best Evergreen Podcasts | History Press Podcasts (2025)

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Covering New LGBTQ+ Data & Uncovering Anti-Trans Consequences 49:51

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22h ago49:51

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New research has been released on what the LGBTQ+ community thinks about the issues affecting our lives. Anti-trans policies continue to abound across the country – with consequences that you may not have considered. And despite attacks, there are folks creating safe spaces for our LGBTQ+ siblings – and we’ll be discussing their efforts. Joining us…

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Taking A Break From Queer News to Dive Into Queer Culture 44:55

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This week, we’re setting aside dialogue on healthcare bans, conversion therapy, and cuts to crisis resources to talk about queer culture. How do we know it when we see it? How are we doing with representation – and where do we need more than a bit of work? Joining us for this discussion: Membership Director at GALECA and Coordinator of Out On Film,…

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Finding Focus in Covering LGBTQ+ News When it Just Keeps Coming 44:43

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The cuts to gender-affirming care continue to leave families stranded amid growing uncertainty across the country – including Ohio’s Nationwide Children’s Hospital ending gender affirming care for all patients, including adults. There is so much LGBTQ+ news coming at journalists from every angle. How do they pick the stories they are going to cover…

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EXTRA, EXTRA: Trailblazing and Visioning and Hustling in Queer Journalism 28:37

22d ago28:37

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Anna DeShawn is a media visionary who creates unique spaces and places for black and indigenous people of color and for queer and trans people of color. In 2009, Anna founded E3 Radio, an online radio station that plays queer music and reports on queer news with a focus on intersectionality. In 2020, Anna co-founded The Qube, a podcast production c…

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Crisis Hotline Cut Headlines and (Early!) Pride 2026 Reporting 43:18

1M ago43:18

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We’re seeing the effects of cutting LGBTQ+ specific services for callers to 988, the crisis hotline for queer youth. The absolute horror-show of issues faced by incarcerated trans folks are still getting coverage, but likely not as much as it should. Amidst this, there are stories of resilience and joy in small towns across the country. Plus, we’re…

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Navigating Rapid Response to LGBTQ+ News (While Staying Sane) 43:29

1M ago43:29

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It’s been an absolutely wild and dizzying news week. With LGBTQ-related details around Charlie Kirk’s murder being proven and debunked and referenced again over and over and the LGBTQ+ community getting thrown into the mix – how do we manage the deluge? There is so much happening across the country, and today we’re going to dive into some of the la…

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Examining Regional Queer Journalism and Celebrating Black Gay Pride 39:08

1M ago39:08

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The Supreme Court case around conversion therapy is coming up fast. What’s at stake for LGBTQ+ communities across the country? Black Gay Pride celebrations are coming up in cities all across the country. Why are those celebrations so very important? And where’s our roundtable finding queer joy lately? Joining us this week for these stories and more…

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EXTRA, EXTRA: The History and Current State of LGBTQ+ Media 38:44

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Extra, Extra is an opportunity to hear more from the LGBTQ+ journalists who have helped define the field and continue to shape opportunities for LGBTQ+ journalists. Tracy Baim co-founded the Windy City Times in 1985. She’s the author of 14 books, including Gay Press, Gay Power: The Growth of LGBT Newspapers in America and has worked 41 years in loc…

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Diagnosing Trans Media Coverage & the Latest LGBTQ+ Bans 36:46

2M ago36:46

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The Trump administration executive order on homelessness, “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets”, is causing immense concern in the LGBTQ+ community. What are the latest restrictions surrounding queer public life in the United States? And tune in to hear where today’s panelists are finding queer joy in the world this week! Joining us to d…

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Marriage Equality Fear Mongering & Disappearing Queer Data 37:01

2M ago37:01

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We have to talk about Kim Davis and marriage equality – how much should we be worried? Is the media coverage fearmongering – what does the data say about it? Yet another report from the Trump Administration appears to have scrubbed LGBTQ+ data – what’s missing? Native leaders are pushing back on gender-affirming care restrictions for tribal citizen…

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Conversion Therapy Headlines & the Queer Loss of Public Broadcasting 41:42

2M ago41:42

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Conversion therapy is in the news all over the place – what’s the latest? A class action suit has been filed on behalf of incarcerated trans people who are being forced to detransition. What are they experiencing? And the homophobic sermon gone viral from the Sure Baptist Church in Indiana still has legs – why are we still talking about it? Joining…

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Spotlighting LGBTQ+ Immigration Issues & a New Washington Memo Only Benefits… Straight White Men? 43:20

3M ago43:20

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In an effort to preserve gender-affirming care, sixteen states filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration. A new report highlights the intersection of the LGBTQ+ community and immigration enforcement in Los Angeles County that has massive implications for policy effects nationwide. The latest memo out of Washington appears to be written solel…

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Continued Assaults on Queer History & the LGBTQ+ Exhibit You Won’t See at the Smithsonian 43:32

3M ago43:32

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Amy Sherald cancelled her art exhibit at the Smithsonian after the Smithsonian tried to remove one of the paintings. According to a new report, an alarming number of trans people live in a state with a policy that restricts bathroom access and the Trump administration is actively taking action against states regarding it. On top of all that, Kim Da…

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A Controversial Op-Ed, Continued LGBTQ+ Cuts & Finding Queer Joy 38:48

3M ago38:48

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A New York Times op-ed from a conservative white gay commentator has stirred up some reactions – what is the fuss all about? The Trump administration’s LGBTQ+ related cuts just keep coming. What’s the latest and how might it affect you? California governor Gavin Newsom continues his right-wing media tour. What problematic thing has he said now? And…

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A Shift in LGBTQ+ College Support, An Unhinged Sermon and WNBA Expansion Excitement 39:17

3M ago39:17

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LGBTQ+ college students might be on summer break, but how are their universities changing support services while they are gone? A pastor in Indiana recently gave a sermon that went all kinds of viral – just how far from “love thy neighbor” did his words stray? The WNBA has announced they’re expanding to three new cities – it’s a big deal for queer …

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The Anything But Beautiful Bill, LGBTQ+ Funding Woes & Dumb Ohio Bills 44:54

4M ago44:54

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President Trump may be calling it a “Big Beautiful Bill”, but LGBTQ+ advocates are saying the budget is anything but. What could this legislation mean for our community? The state of Virginia is rolling back protections against the discredited and harmful practice of conversion therapy. What does this mean for minors there? It looks like the Suprem…

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LGBTQ+ Healthcare Access, Supreme Court Rulings, and 10 Years of Marriage Equality 43:29

4M ago43:29

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The Supreme Court issued a slew of rulings last week, with some LGBTQ+-related decisions that experts believe will have far reaching effects for our community. So how is life going to change? Pride Month has officially come to a close and many LGBTQ+ advocates said that Pride 2025 needed to look different… but did it? Marriage equality is officiall…

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Coming Soon: This News is So Gay, an LGBTQ+ Reporters Roundtable 1:00

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LGBTQ+ issues are at the forefront of national dialogue and that is not going away anytime soon. This News is So Gay is here to keep you in the know straight from the mouths of those actually covering what's going down. Our weekly episodes will feature a rotating panel of LGBTQ+ journalists from across the country covering national hot-button queer…

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Trouble in Lafayette Square: An interview with author Gil Klein Pt 2 37:00

6M ago37:00

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In this episode of Crime Capsule, host Ben welcomes longtime journalist Gil to discuss his extensive career in the news media. Gil shares insights from his 32 years as a newspaper reporter and national correspondent, starting with the Tampa Tribune and later working for the Media General News Service in Washington, D.C. Lafayette Square near the Wh…

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Trouble in Lafayette Square: An interview with author Gil Klein 32:28

7M ago32:28

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In this episode of Crime Capsule, host Ben welcomes longtime journalist Gil to discuss his extensive career in the news media. Gil shares insights from his 32 years as a newspaper reporter and national correspondent, starting with the Tampa Tribune and later working for the Media General News Service in Washington, D.C. Lafayette Square near the Wh…

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The WVU Coed Murders Part 2 32:48

7M ago32:48

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Some said that the killer couldn't be a local. Others claimed that he was the wealthy son of a prominent Morgantown family. Whispers spread that Mared and Karen were sacrificed by a satanic cult or had been victims of a madman poised to strike again. Then the handwritten letters began to arrive: "You will locate the bodies of the girls covered over…

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The WVU Coed Murders 31:25

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Some said that the killer couldn't be a local. Others claimed that he was the wealthy son of a prominent Morgantown family. Whispers spread that Mared and Karen were sacrificed by a satanic cult or had been victims of a madman poised to strike again. Then the handwritten letters began to arrive: "You will locate the bodies of the girls covered over…

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Murder of the Jujube Candy Heiress: An Interview with Author Taylor Kiland Pt 2 28:36

7M ago28:36

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One candy heiress, two bullets and three suspects. The small Southern California island of Coronado rarely makes news for violent crime. But in the spring of 1975, World War II widow and retired librarian Ruth Quinn was murdered, execution-style, in her cottage. Her death sent a shock wave through the community. The granddaughter of Jujubes and Juj…

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Murder of the Jujube Candy Heiress: An Interview with Author Taylor Kiland 40:44

8M ago40:44

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One candy heiress, two bullets and three suspects. The small Southern California island of Coronado rarely makes news for violent crime. But in the spring of 1975, World War II widow and retired librarian Ruth Quinn was murdered, execution-style, in her cottage. Her death sent a shock wave through the community. The granddaughter of Jujubes and Juj…

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The Last Lynching in Northern Virginia: An interview with author Jim Hall Part 2 26:50

8M ago26:50

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Join us as we chat with Jim, author of "The Last Lynching in Northern Virginia," about the hidden histories of racial violence and love in the South. This episode uncovers the silences that have long overshadowed these stories. In 1932, a black man was found hanging on Rattlesnake Mountain in Fauquier County. A mob set fire to his body. Officials i…

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The Last Lynching in Northern Virginia: An interview with author Jim Hall 31:40

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Join us as we chat with Jim, author of "The Last Lynching in Northern Virginia," about the hidden histories of racial violence and love in the South. This episode uncovers the silences that have long overshadowed these stories. In 1932, a black man was found hanging on Rattlesnake Mountain in Fauquier County. A mob set fire to his body. Officials i…

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The Fateful History of Fannie Mae: An interview with author James R. Hagerty 50:29

8M ago50:29

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In 1938, the administration of Franklin Delano Roosevelt created a small agency called Fannie Mae. Intended to make home loans more accessible, the agency was born of the Great Depression and a government desperate to revive housing construction. It was a minor detail of the New Deal, barely recorded by the newspapers of the day. Over the next seve…

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Solving the Murder of Vieng Phovixay: An interview with author Clay Bryant Pt 2 30:08

8M ago30:08

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“Cold Case” Clay Bryant unravels a 20-year old cold-case murder. After a daring escape from certain death in a North Vietnamese prison, followed by years in a refugee camp in Thailand, Savang Phovixay and his family sought safety and a better life in the United States. That dream was shattered when their daughter Vieng disappeared in October 1987. …

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Solving the Murder of Vieng Phovixay: An interview with author Clay Bryant 35:50

9M ago35:50

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“Cold Case” Clay Bryant unravels a 20-year old cold-case murder. After a daring escape from certain death in a North Vietnamese prison, followed by years in a refugee camp in Thailand, Savang Phovixay and his family sought safety and a better life in the United States. That dream was shattered when their daughter Vieng disappeared in October 1987. …

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Louisiana's No Man's Land: An interview with author Scott DeBose Pt 2 35:57

9M ago35:57

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In this episode of Crime Capsule, host Benjamin Morris welcomes a special guest to discuss his newly published book, which is a follow-up to his first work on Fort Jessup. The conversation delves into the author's journey in historical research, sparked by his childhood experiences with reenactments and local storytelling in Sabine Parish. He share…

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Louisiana's No Man's Land: An interview with author Scott DeBose 39:58

9M ago39:58

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In this episode of Crime Capsule, host Benjamin Morris welcomes a special guest to discuss his newly published book, which is a follow-up to his first work on Fort Jessup. The conversation delves into the author's journey in historical research, sparked by his childhood experiences with reenactments and local storytelling in Sabine Parish. He share…

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Something About the Beatles 1:53:57

10M ago1:53:57

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Crime Capsule is happy to introduce you to a new Evergreen Podcasts show, Something About the Beatles, from David Whelan. He was a successful documentary writer and producer in the UK when, as COVID hit, he began looking into the murder of John Lennon, prompted by a podcast interview he heard. What he discovered quickly led him into a four-year inv…

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Reflecting on 2024: The Most Chilling Cases and Fascinating Guests 43:13

10M ago43:13

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In this episode of Crime Capsule, host Benjamin Morris reflects on the highlights and milestones of 2024, sharing insights from a year filled with remarkable cases and engaging guests. Joined by producer Bill Huffman, they delve into the diverse topics covered on the show, celebrating the unexpected turns and familiar themes that defined the season…

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Unveiling the Process: Research and Storytelling in True Crime 1:10:23

10M ago1:10:23

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In this special crossover episode of Who Killed?, host Bill Huffman welcomes Benjamin Morris from Crime Capsule for a deep dive into the art and craft of research and historical writing. With over 20 years of journalism experience, Bill shares insights from his journey as he works on a book about a local cold case from his hometown of Cleveland, Oh…

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Gun Smuggling, Castro's Cuba and the Pittsburgh Mafia 40:31

11M ago40:31

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Western Pennsylvania’s New Kensington was in the grips of Mafia control throughout the 1950s, with a bevy of bookie joints, gambling casinos and brothels. An outgrowth of the Pittsburgh mob, New Kensington’s Costa Nostra ordered a group of Mafiosi to break into a National Guard station in Ohio and steal a shipment of weapons. The guns were destined…

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The Early County Massacre: An interview with author Orice Jenkins Pt 2 37:37

11M ago37:37

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Author Orice Jenkins tells the full story of Ulysses Goolsby and the Early County massacre more than 100 years later. The Early County Massacre has been known as the Grandison Goolsby War for over a century, focusing on the events of December 30th, 1915, when 46-year-old Grandison used gunfire to defend himself from a lynching mob. Lesser known is …

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The Early County Massacre: An interview with author Orice Jenkins 33:54

11M ago33:54

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Author Orice Jenkins tells the full story of Ulysses Goolsby and the Early County massacre more than 100 years later. The Early County Massacre has been known as the Grandison Goolsby War for over a century, focusing on the events of December 30th, 1915, when 46-year-old Grandison used gunfire to defend himself from a lynching mob. Lesser known is …

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Holiday Teaser 2:40

11M ago2:40

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Join us next week for Holiday season... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Evergreen Podcasts | Killer Podcasts

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Haunted San Pedro: An interview with author Brian Clune Pt. 2 26:40

12M ago26:40

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Home to one of the busiest ports in the country, San Pedro plays host to visitors from all walks of life--and death. Locals swap supernatural stories of shipwrecked ghosts, lost lighthouse keepers, suicidal lovers and more. The spirit of a native Gabrieleno man wanders the grounds of the Wayfarers Chapel. The phantom smell of a Civil War officer's …

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Haunted San Pedro: An interview with author Brian Clune 34:20

12M ago34:20

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Home to one of the busiest ports in the country, San Pedro plays host to visitors from all walks of life--and death. Locals swap supernatural stories of shipwrecked ghosts, lost lighthouse keepers, suicidal lovers and more. The spirit of a native Gabrieleno man wanders the grounds of the Wayfarers Chapel. The phantom smell of a Civil War officer's …

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Haunted Staten Island: An interview with author Marianna Biazzo Randazzo Pt 2 34:41

1y ago34:41

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Staten Island is known as the mystifying borough, and it is home to numerous ghosts and eerie tales. The Alice Austin House was once home to a pioneering photographer, but ghostly images of a different sort now appear among the beams. The Moravian Cemetery in New Dorp holds tales of supernatural echoes, while over at the Old Bermuda Inn, the specte…

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Haunted Staten Island: An interview with author Marianna Biazzo Randazzo 37:46

1y ago37:46

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Staten Island is known as the mystifying borough, and it is home to numerous ghosts and eerie tales. The Alice Austin House was once home to a pioneering photographer, but ghostly images of a different sort now appear among the beams. The Moravian Cemetery in New Dorp holds tales of supernatural echoes, while over at the Old Bermuda Inn, the specte…

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The Scott Mausoleum: A Tale of Crime, Intrigue, and Investigation Pt 2 25:59

1y ago25:59

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In this episode of Crime Capsule, we kick off our fourth season with a chilling tale from Erie, Pennsylvania. Join host Benjamin Morris and Justin Dombrowski as he recounts the shocking events of February 8, 1911, when Amelia Hertwig stumbled upon the desecration of the Scott Mausoleum. This famed structure, built in 1889 for a prominent family, be…

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So Much Crime, So Little Time - Interview Special - Ben Morris from Crime Capsule 45:21

1y ago45:21

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This week, we have a special episode for all of you, Ben guesting on So Much Crime, So Little Time Podcast. Are you always looking for the next great true crime story? But you don't want to waste time on a lousy one, right? On 'So Much Crime, So Little Time,' we preview true crime stories in podcasts and other media for you. Spend your time on crim…

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Who Killed...? Crossover with Jesse Pollack Pt 2 45:22

1y ago45:22

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This week, we are crossing over to producer Bill Huffman's podcast, Who Killed...?, and his interview with author Jesse Pollack about his experience with the Long Island Serial Killer Case. Jesse P. Pollack was born and raised in the garden state of New Jersey, and has served as a contributing writer for Weird NJ magazine since 2001. His first book…

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Who Killed...? Crossover with Jesse Pollack Pt 1 57:47

1y ago57:47

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This week we are crossing over to producer Bill Huffman's podcast, Who Killed...?, and his interview with author Jesse Pollack about his experience with the Long Island Serial Killer Case. Jesse P. Pollack was born and raised in the garden state of New Jersey, and has served as a contributing writer for Weird NJ magazine since 2001. His first book,…

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Crime Capsule Exclusive: Sarah Ferris on True Crime and Her Latest Show 41:45

1y ago41:45

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On this week's episode of Crime Capsule, Benjamin Morris talks with producer extraordinaire Sarah Ferris of Evergreen Podcasts and her new show, Watching Two Detectives. About Watching Two Detectives Season One: "If Tomorrow Never Comes" In our gripping first season, "If Tomorrow Never Comes," we unravel the chilling and complex murder of Michael F…

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Fall Teaser 2:36

1y ago2:36

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Join us next week for a conversation with renowned podcast producer Sarah Ferris. Then, we will usher in another series for "spooky season." Stay tuned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Evergreen Podcasts | Killer Podcasts

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Murder & Mayhem in Southeast Kansas: An interview with author Larry Wood Pt. 2 28:06

1y ago28:06

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From railroad towns like Ladore to cow towns like Newton and Wichita, southeast Kansas pulsed with rowdy activity during the late nineteenth century. The unruly atmosphere drew outlaws, including the Dalton Gang, and even crazed serial killers, the likes of the Bender clan. Violent incidents, from gunfights to lynchings, punctuated the region's Wil…