Best Lindsay Valenty and Madison Stangl Podcasts (2025)

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Beyond the Seducer—The Many Lives of Giacomo Casanova 58:43

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Lindsay and Madison discuss Giacomo Casanova, as well as how to win and lose it all gambling, that blasphemy is no joke, and how to be both charming and also a horrible human being. Information pulled from the following sources 2025 Kiss From Italy blog post 2025 Walks of Italy blog post 2024 The Article post by Jeffrey Meyers 2024 The Collector ar…

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Can You Crack The Cramp-Word? with Alan Katz 58:13

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Lindsay is joined by Alan Katz from Costard & Touchstone Productions to see if he can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean. Visit Costard & Touchstone Productions and listen to one (or all) of their many productions wherever you catch your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Prairie Madness – The Dark Frontier 42:03

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Lindsay and Madison discuss the phenomenon of “prairie madness,” as well as how isolating the Great Plains are, that silence can be just as dangerous as sound, and how man needs community. Information pulled from the following sources 2025 Retrospect Journal post by Kate Phillips 2024 Homestead article by Barbara Bamberger-Scott 2023 Medium post by…

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The Muffin Man of Drury Lane: Fact or Folklore? 27:44

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Lindsay and Madison discuss the popular nursery rhyme “The Muffin Man,” as well as how to lure children in the 16th century, that you should never trust a door-to-door pastry salesman, and how to start an urban legend. Information pulled from the following sources 2024 Atlas Obscura article by Kaleena Fraga (1) 2024 Kaneland Krier article by Sophie…

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"Mystery's at the Windham Inn" with D. Paul Fleming 45:19

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Lindsay is joined by author D. Paul Fleming to discuss his book, “Mystery’s at the Windham Inn: The Feral Feline,” which was released October 1, 2025. On a bitterly cold December morning nearly 280 years ago, a young woman named Elizabeth was executed…twice! With the governor’s pardon in hand, her father was within musket shot when the noose finall…

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Possession & Propaganda: The Nicola Aubrey Exorcism 50:01

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Lindsay and Madison continue Spoopy month and discuss Nicola Aubrey, as well as how exorcisms work, that religious wars are awful, and how to get your new religion put on blast by Satan himself. Information pulled from the following sources 2022 All That’s Interesting article by Kaleena Fraga 2022 Unam Sanctam Catholicam blog post 2022 Los Angeles …

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Scholomance—The Devil’s Academy of Transylvania 35:11

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Lindsay and Madison continue Spoopy month and discuss Scholomance and the Solomanari, as well as how to get a badass education, that being a dragon rider sounds like a pretty sweet gig, and how to get a magic stick. Information pulled from the following sources 2024 Historic Mysteries article by Bipin Dimri 2020 Esoterx blog post 2011 Jason Colavit…

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"Marked By The Ouija" with Scott Wells 57:29

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Lindsay is joined by bestselling thriller and horror author Scott Wells to discuss his book, “Marked By The Ouija,” which established him as a powerful voice in YA horror—blending supernatural mystery with the emotional depth of adolescence. When a group of friends stumble upon a brand-new Ouija board, a night of harmless fun spirals into a terrify…

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The Miniwashitu: North Dakota’s River Monster 32:54

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Lindsay and Madison continue Spoopy month and discuss the Miniwashitu, as well as why you should be careful around waterways, that it can be more dangerous during the day than at night, and how to die via insanity. Information pulled from the following sources 2024 Jack and Kitty Norton blog post 2024 KX News article 2023 Atlas Obscura article by A…

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Princess Theatre and The Ghost of Frederick Federici 41:25

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Lindsay and Madison kick off Spoopy month and discuss the Princess Theatre and Frederick Federici, as well as why you should take your meds, that sometimes it costs a fortune to build something great, and how to haunt a location with style. Information pulled from the following sources 2025 Random Times post by Leo S 2022 Vocal Media Horror blog po…

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Amish Red Riding Hood from Too Stupid To Live 1:20:13

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It’s a Ye Olde crossover! Lindsay Valenty, host of ye Olde Crime Podcast, takes a brief respite from the world of historical true crime to visit the wonderful world of Amish fairy-tale retellings! She joins Becky to review “Amish Red Riding Hood” by Ashley Emma ($0.99). Book: ⁠Amish Red Riding Hood⁠ Podcast: ⁠Ye Olde Crime Podcast ⁠(⁠Check out Beck…

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The Beer & Whiskey Flood Drinking Disastersode of 1814-1875 from Doomsday 1:03:48

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It’s rare for us to have an episode with so many feces mentioned right off the top, but do not worry, refreshments will be served. On this episode: we’re doing another one-of-a-kind episode here, and I’ll explain the rules as get into it, but for all those listeners who love our more unhygienic content, have we got a treat for you. We’re talking ab…

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Hazel Farris: The Modern Mummy from Weird Distractions 20:04

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This week's distraction covers the alleged life of Hazel Farris. In 1906, Hazel's short-lived life came to an end after supposedly revealing a dark secret about her past to a new lover. After no one claimed her remains, a local furniture store (and funeral parlour) owner realized Hazel's remains may be a ticket for financial success. Need a distrac…

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The Curious Case of Charles G. Pease 1:02:11

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Lindsay and Madison discuss Charles G. Pease, as well as why you should stick to your principles, that sometimes you should slow your roll just a touch, and how to start a movement that you may never see the payoff of in your lifetime. Information pulled from the following sources 1941 United States Tobacco Journal article 1928 Brooklyn Eagle artic…

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When Monsters Ate the Sun: The Dark History of Eclipse Beasts 42:42

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Lindsay and Madison discuss Eclipse Monsters, as well as why you should have your friends help you fight off night snakes, that wolves can bring about the end of the world, and how to crash a party and lose your head all at the same time. Information pulled from the following sources 2025 AZ Animals article by Patrick MacFarland 2024 Atlas Obscura …

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The 1897 Aurora Alien Crash: Texas’ Forgotten UFO Mystery 46:37

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Lindsay and Madison discuss the 1897 Aurora UFO Crash, as well as why you shouldn’t drink contaminated well water, that crazy things can happen at 6 am, and how to not be a dick in a cemetery. Information pulled from the following sources 2024 Atlas Obscura article by Eric Grundhauser 2024 Fort Worth Texas article by Michael H. Price 2024 Medium ar…

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Dobhar-chú: The Otter King of Irish Folklore 53:11

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Lindsay and Madison discuss the Dobhar-chú, as well as why you should stick to the rivers and the lakes that you’re used to, that you should never provoke a giant otter hybrid, and that some saints have giant heads. Information pulled from the following sources 2024 Historic Mysteries article by Robbie Mitchell 2024 Irish Central article 2022 Darra…

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When Death Comes to Dance 36:29

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Lindsay and Madison discuss Danse Macabre, as well as the proper order to dance to one’s grave, that music about death can be super spicy, and how awesome rocks are. Information pulled from the following sources 2024 Cape Charles Mirror article by Wayne Creed 2023 New Advent article 2017 Atlas Obscura article by Bethany Corriveau Gotschall 2017 Cam…

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From Outlaw to Oxfords: The Bizarre Fate of Big Nose George 45:55

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Lindsay and Madison discuss Wild West outlaw George “Big Nose” Parrott, as well as why you shouldn’t go after trains, that killing important people isn’t the smartest move, and how to end up as fashion accessories against your will. Information pulled from the following sources 2024 Cowboy State Daily article by Andrew Rossi 2024 Only in Wyoming ar…

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Stand and Deliver: The Dark Romance of the Highwayman 56:40

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Lindsay and Madison discuss the history of Highwaymen, as well as all the shires, that robbing via horse is way cooler than robbing on foot, and how quickly one could meet the noose if they weren’t careful. Information pulled from the following sources 2023 We Are South Devon article by Kevin Dixon 2021 The Boar article by Reece Goodall 2020 London…

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Buckwheat Man's Gonna Getcha! A true ghost story interview from Homespun Haints 53:12

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Haunted cornfields, creaky farmhouses, and Victorian prairie ghosts lend these ghost stories from Iowa a chilling authenticity, making them sound like something right out of a horror movie. But they're all real and experienced by true crime podcaster Lindsay Valenty of Ye Olde Crime Podcast. Settle in for some of the scariest true ghost stories you…

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An Evil Ghost Named John: A true ghost story interview from Homespun Haints 27:08

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Ghosts torment a teenage girl every night in her Iowa home. However, one ghost in particular deliberately tormented her and would never leave. Part two of Homespun Haints interview with Lindsay Valenty, podcast co-host of Ye Olde Crime Podcast and teller of true personal ghost stories. Discover more great content from Homespun Haints. Send us your …

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The Isle of Demons: Exile, Survival, and the Haunting of Marguerite de la Rocque 40:58

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Lindsay and Madison discuss the Isle of Demons, as well as the wild history of cartography, that you shouldn’t trust your womanizing cousin, and how to be a badass bitch. Information pulled from the following sources 2025 Paranormal Daily News article by Richard Clements 2023 Atlas Obscura article by Shoshi Parks 2023 CBC article by Ainsley Hawthor…

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Calamity Jane: Legend of the Wild West 58:19

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Lindsay and Madison discuss Calamity Jane, as well as the importance of record keeping, that you can still be a badass even if you exaggerate the truth, and how to be a mysterious legend in the Wild West. Information pulled from the following sources 2025 Legends of America article by Kathy Weiser 2025 Sheridan Media article by cvannoy 2024 Cowboys…

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Stone Guardian: The True Crime of William G. Bruce & His Faithful Dog Jack 35:26

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Lindsay and Madison discuss William G. Bruce, as well as why gun safety is important, that you should never hunt alone, and how to honor the dead in the cutest way possible. Information pulled from the following sources 2025 Nev Sedoma article 2016 Mandy Eve Barnett blog post Atlas Obscura Find a Grave (1) Mont Vernon Historical Society Newsletter …

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Pamela Lee Worms 43:37

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Lindsay and Madison discuss Pamela Lee Worms, as well as why you shouldn’t live outside your means, that you shouldn’t trust anyone who tries to isolate you, and that sometimes you can still get effed by the deceased. Information pulled from the following sources 2022 The Cinemaholic post by Shraman Mitra Deadly Women Wiki Find a Grave Private Hist…

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Terror at the Tavern: The South Dedham Tragedy of 1865 46:26

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Lindsay and Madison discuss the Dedham Tragedy, as well as why you should listen to your gut, why mental health needs to be taken seriously, and why you shouldn’t live above a medical practice if you want to keep illicit substances out of the hands of your family. Information pulled from the following sources 2021 Old Parish Preservation Volunteers…

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Himeji Castle: The White Heron and the Well 47:30

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Lindsay and Madison discuss Himeji Castle, as well as the architectural might of the shogunate, that water torture isn’t gonna make her love you, and why it’s so important to preserve historic structures. Information pulled from the following sources 2024 Vocal Media Horror article by Kyrol Mojikal 2023 Moon Mausoleum blog post 2022 Gaijin Pot Blog…

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The Haunted Wilson House 36:24

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Lindsay and Madison discuss the “Haunted House” of Medora, Indiana, as well as why you shouldn’t sneak out to join the military, that grief comes in many shapes and forms, and why oral history is so important. Information pulled from the following sources 2023 Fishwrap blog post by Jenny Ashcraft 1999 Jackson County Banner article by Andy Proffet 1…

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Buried in Ash: The Tragedy of the Cagsawa Ruins 42:21

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Lindsay and Madison discuss the 1814 eruption of the Mayon Volcano, as well as why it’s not the best idea to live near an active volcano, that stratovolcanos can be both beautiful and deadly, and the storied history of Luzon. Information pulled from the following sources 2022 The Travel article by Aaron 2014 The Manila Times article 2009 BBC News a…

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The Pimlico Mystery: Chloroform, Secrets, and a Victorian Acquittal 1:01:11

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Lindsay and Madison discuss the death of Thomas Edwin Bartlett, as well as why you should go to a quality dentist, why you should background check your doctors, and how not to procure poison. Information pulled from the following sources 2022 Historic Mysteries article by Lauren Dillon 2022 Mayfair Times blog post 2022 Providentia blog post by Dr. …

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"The Lark's Call" with Nora Koeppel 33:55

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Lindsay is joined by Nora Koeppel, the daughter of author Adolf J. Koeppel to discuss his book, “The Lark's Call,” the gripping crime novel based on the Hinterkaifeck murders. Trigger Warning: This episode discusses incest. Underneath this crucifix, a peasant family of five and their maid lie in a family grave. All of them had their skulls smashed …

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"Captain Kidd: A True Story of Treasure and Betrayal" with Samuel Marquis 1:03:53

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Lindsay is joined by author Samuel Marquis to discuss his book, “Captain Kidd: A True Story of Treasure and Betrayal,” which will be released on May 13, 2025, by Diversion Books. Captain Kidd has captivated imaginations for over 300 years and inspired many stories about pirates, but was he a criminal? Just how many ships did he plunder, how many me…

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The Walton-Mathews Murders 41:56

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Lindsay and Madison discuss the double homicide of John Walton and John Mathews, as well as why background checks into your lovers can be a great idea, that if someone says they’re going to kill you they probably mean it, and how to not get away with murder. Information pulled from the following sources 2022 Murder by Gaslight post by Robert Wilhel…

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The SS Princess Alice Disaster on the Thames 1:12:51

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Lindsay and Madison discuss the Princess Alice Disaster, as well as why passenger counts are so important, that there’s a reason for lifeboats, and that the Thames has always been as gross as you thought. Information pulled from the following sources: 2021 Geri Walton blog post 2021 Prisoners of Eternity blog post 2021 Royal Museums Greenwich artic…

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“Murder Ballads: Illustrated Lyrics & Lore” with Katy Horan 48:33

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Lindsay is joined by illustrator and author Katy Horan to discuss her book, “Murder Ballads: Illustrated Lyrics and Lore,” which will be released by Andrews McMeel on April 29, 2025. In this unique, illustrated collection, Literary Witches co-creator Katy Horan unearths the true and fictional stories behind twenty traditional murder ballads, explor…

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“Hell’s Hundred Acres” with Andrew Serra 48:09

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Lindsay is joined by author Andrew Serra to discuss his book, “Hell’s Hundred Acres” about the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire. March 25, 1911. Hundreds of seamstresses are hard at work on the upper floors of a ten-story factory loft. The workday ends and Esther Greenberg stands from her sewing machine and heads for the stairs, looking forwar…

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Märet Jonsdotter, the First Accused Witch of The Great Noise 49:39

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Lindsay and Madison end Wicked March Madness and discuss Märet Jonsdotter, as well as the ragers that Satan would host, that you shouldn’t trust the words of vindictive children, and how to stick to your guns. Information pulled from the following sources 2012 Listverse article by Jenna Ivy 2010 Portia Bridget blog post Find a Grave Wikipedia (1) S…

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"Violent Delights, Violent Ends" with Nicole Von Germeten 54:32

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Lindsay is joined by author Nicole Von Germeten to discuss her book, “Violent Delights, Violent Ends: Sex, Race, and Honor in Colonial Cartagena de Indias.” How did women fulfill their needs and desires in the seventeenth century? This book takes readers into the witches' sabbaths and spell-casting of Cartagena de Indias, a vibrant Caribbean port c…

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Old Mother Barnes: The Witch of Plum Hollow 48:35

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Lindsay and special guest, Ashley from Studying Scarlet and Pineapple Pizza, discuss the Witch of Plum Hollow, as well as how many children may be too many children, that reading tea leaves can be affordable and prophetic, and why you shouldn’t curse your neighbors butter churn. Information pulled from the following sources 2024 Arlene Stafford Wil…

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The Valais Witch Trials 39:29

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Lindsay and Madison kick off Wicked March Madness and discuss the Valais Witch Trials, as well as why you should protect your wine cellar from black bears, that famine can bring out the worst in people, and how to start the worst craze in history with a bang. Information pulled from the following sources 2023 All That’s Interesting article by Kalee…

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The Great Kansas Grasshoppocalypse of 1874 from Doomsday: History’s Most Dangerous Podcast 34:26

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In this special feed drop episode from our friend Brad at Doomsday: History’s Most Dangerous Podcast, What hops downstairs, alone or in pairs, enough to block out the sun? Nothing good, I promise. I hope you brought your appetite for destruction – because this episode is going to bug you. On this episode: you’ll learn the horror of insect biomass, …

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The Field of Vampires: Unearthing Historical Fears 53:38

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Lindsay and Madison discuss the vampire fields of Poland, as well as the protective powers of iron, that superstitions are deeply rooted in eastern Europe, and why 3D printing and facial reconstruction is so important. Information pulled from the following sources 2024 Archaeology News Online article by Dario Radley 2024 CNN article by Katie Hunt 2…

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The Haunted History of the Rideau Canal 53:51

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Lindsay and Madison discuss the Rideau Canal, as well as why you should never make a building out of limestone, that rumors can have deadly consequences, and why you should always be careful around machinery. Information pulled from the following sources: 2024 Arlene Stafford Wilson blog post 2024 This is Canadiana post by Ashley Brook 2018 Carleto…

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Uncovering the Dark History of Old New-Gate Prison 51:31

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Lindsay and Madison discuss Old New-Gate Prison, as well as why a copper mine isn’t a great correctional facility, that fire isn’t smart when you have limited oxygen at your disposal, and how to be both the first prison and also the worst prison all at the same time. Information pulled from the following sources: 2023 Yankee Institute article by An…

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Redbeard's Relics with Josh Scott 55:09

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Lindsay is joined by fellow history buff Josh Scott to discuss the life of English privateer, Sir Francis Drake, as well as his Instagram series, Redbeard’s Relics, History Roundtable YouTube series, and his family business, Commodore Coins. From his profile on PodMatch: I have always been passionate about history but never saw it as anything more …

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"America’s Counterfeit Democracy" with Michael C. Anderson 44:04

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Lindsay is joined by author and fellow podcaster Michael C. Anderson to discuss his latest work, “America’s Counterfeit Democracy: Rule of the Power Elite,” which was published on September 2, 2024 by Simms Books Publishing Corporation. Michael Anderson writes an ancient history blog (2008) and political discussion blog (2017). In this politically …

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It Was All For The Wedding with Twisted & Uncorked 51:21

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In this special cross-over episode, Sierra tells us a very unique old timey case for her Murderless story today, it will have you questioning morals and pull at your heartstrings. Get ready for the story of John Seybold, Sarah, and Nellie Moore, and a whole lot of the peanut gallery. Let us know your thoughts and as always keep it twisted. Send us …

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Can You Crack the Cramp-Word? Vulgar History 26:36

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Lindsay is joined by Ann Foster from the Vulgar History podcast to see if she can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean. Listen to Vulgar History wherever you catch your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Lindsay Valenty and Madison Stangl

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"The Sinners All Bow" with Kate Winkler Dawson 48:30

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Lindsay is joined by author and fellow podcaster Kate Winkler Dawson to discuss her latest work, “The Sinners All Bow,” which released on January 7th, 2025. Acclaimed journalist, podcaster, and true–crime historian Kate Winkler Dawson tells the true story of the scandalous murder investigation that became the inspiration for both Nathaniel Hawthorn…

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