Best Victorian Romance Podcasts (2025)

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Trapped & Left to Die...in a suitcase?! WTF was Sarah Boone Thinking? 57:17

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! Sarah Boone and Jorge Torres Jr. had a history of violent fights, but when Jorge was found dead inside a suitcase, Sarah had a bizarre excuse: hide and seek gone wrong. WTF?! At first, she claimed it was a tragic accident—until police found videos of her laughing and taunting Jorge as he begged for air. Let’s unpack the d…

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Counting Backwards: Immigration, Justice, and Eugenics with Jacqueline Friedland 23:22

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author Jacqueline Friedland. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Counting Backwards. A routine immigration case, a shocking legacy. Jessa Gidney’s quest for justice draws her into the heart of an abhorrent conspiracy. As she uncovers her personal ties to a heartbreaking past, her l…

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Disturbed, Unhinged and Deadly - The Psychotic Rage of Amy Bishop 53:50

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! A Harvard neuroscientist... denied a promotion... and a conference room massacre. On a quiet Friday in 2010... Amy Bishop walked into a faculty meeting at the University of Alabama. Forty-five minutes later... she did something horrific. But this wasn’t a random act of violence... it was years in the making. Because when …

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The First Witch of Boston: Margaret Jones’s Untold Story with Andrea Catalano 29:49

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Andrea Catalano. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The First Witch of Boston. Based on true firsthand accounts, John Winthrop’s own diary, and historical Massachusetts Bay Court records, The First Witch of Boston is the story of Thomas Jones and Margaret Jones, the first …

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JAIL CELL JUSTICE?! Evil Guard Gets More Than He Bargained For | Joan Little 41:17

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! Joan Little, a young Black woman, made headlines in the 1970s. That's because... ... alone in her cold, dark jail cell... she faced an unthinkable choice: submit to her attacker or fight for her life. And what happened next led to a trial that had America in a complete chokehold and changed legal history forever. What led…

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The Secret Book Society: Forbidden Pages in Victorian London with Madeline Martin 21:51

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Madeline Martin. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The Secret Book Society. This book is set in Victorian London and is about a forbidden book club, dangerous secrets, and the women who dare to break free. Paired with this episode: Madeline Martin: Fleur de Mer, Provencia…

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Inside The Women of Arlington Hall: A Conversation with Jane Healey 22:05

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Welcome back to History, Books and Wine, Season 5! I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Jane Healey. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The Women of Arlington Hall. In this book, a female codebreaker puts her future and her heart on the line in a stirring novel about love, loyalty, betrayal, and Cold War spy …

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Episode 1: Her Forbidden Night... Begins | Annabel: A Victorian Erotic Romance | Official Podcast 6:40

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Step into the candlelit world of Victorian England in the first chapter of "Annabel: A Victorian Erotic Romance". In this immersive audio experience, every whisper, every rustle of silk, and every tremor of desire comes to life, drawing you into a story of forbidden passion and awakening. The room exhaled a golden haze, its walls kissed by flickeri…

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Serial Killers, Cults, & Cannibals: The TWISTED Case of Ottis Toole 44:42

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! I've been putting out episodes of MMM for a while now, but occasionally I come across a story that shakes me to my core. And keeps me up at night. This is one of them. The story of Ottis Toole (and his literal partner in crime Henry Lee Lucas) involves cannibalism, a cult and even a cameo by Ted Bundy. The horrific action…

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The World’s WORST KIllers: 4+ Bingeworthy Hours of True Crime 4:24:07

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! I had an idea. Inspired by your comments about putting my videos on in the background (even to fall asleep to), I decided to create something just for you. This is a Murder, Mystery & Makeup Compilation—over 3 hours long—featuring some of the most notorious serial killers I’ve covered. From chilling crimes to twisted moti…

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NFL superstar to cold blooded KILLER - the downfall of Aaron Hernandez 1:01:59

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! Okay... so... Aaron Hernandez has been all over the place recently because a new TV show came out about him. And I remember hearing about this guy in the news... but I never really knew all the details. Until now... Friends... the Aaron Hernandez is a ride. His story goes from the highest of highs - playing in the fricken…

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Women Who Kill: 3+ Hours of True Crime 3:10:59

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Hi Friends! Happy Tueseday! I had an idea. Inspired by many of your comments where you mention that you put my videos on in the background to fall asleep to - I decided to put something together for you. This is a Murder, Mystery and Makeup Compilation. A video over 3 hours long all about a deadly theme tying all of these murderous stories together…

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A Victorian lesbian romance ends in madness, jealousy, and MURDER?? - Alice Mitchell & Freda Ward 53:32

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! Today we're talking about a scandalous story that went down in the late 1800s in Memphis, Tennessee. That's where a same-sex, Gilded Age girl-crush came to an abrupt, bloody end. Lemme tell you... this story's got passion, it's got jealousy, some big secrets and there's even a bit of stalking going on. This is the story o…

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Billionaire Island: The Secret Predator Network That Escaped Justice 42:47

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Hi friends, Happy Tuesday! Today, we're taking a deep dive into the shadowy world of Billionaire Island and exposing a chilling secret. We're talking about Brother Paul, and how he became intertwined with a predator network that managed to evade justice for far too long. This is a story that reveals the dark underbelly of power and privilege, and t…

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Fan Favorite & UPDATE Love, Lies, & Lust: What Really Happened With Jodi Arias? 50:09

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Hi friends happy Tuesday! Another highly requested video for you, dont worry I have some lesser known stories coming as well. This eyeshadow look was definitely not my favorite, I swear in person it looked so good, but looking back I'm likeeeeee, no. hahaha. Oh well, they cant all be winners. Anywho, thank you for hanging out with me today - I woul…

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Crazy for Patsy: The Voice That Changed Country Music with Holley Snaith 27:42

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest historian and writer, Holley Snaith. On this episode we’re going to talk about her article, Patsy Cline: The Trailblazing Voice That Redefined Country Music published in American Heritage Magazine. More than six decades after her passing, Cline's remarkable voice and unwavering determination conti…

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Books, Bombs, and the Beach: Martha Hall Kelly on Her Latest Historical Novel 38:53

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Martha Hall Kelly. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club. Two sisters living on Martha’s Vineyard during World War II find hope in the power of storytelling when they start a wartime book club for women—a spectacular novel inspired by…

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He Kept His Daughter in the Basement for 24 YEARS 57:34

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Hi friends, Happy Tuesday! Today's story is about Josef Fritzl, the man who kidnapped and abused his own daughter by keeping her hostage in a basement-prison for 24 whole years... This story gets even more messed up somehow--and to think he got away with it for so long... Also, let me know who you want me to talk about next time. Hope you have a gr…

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A psychotic Alaskan love triangle turned deadly? The twisted case of Mechele Linehan 36:55

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! Today, we're diving into the strange and twisted story of Michele Linehan, a former exotic dancer whose life took a dark turn straight out of a noir film. This is a case of charm, manipulation, and cold calculation… with a shocking murder at its core. Was she a cold-blooded femme fatale? Or just a woman caught in the wron…

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Grammar, Grit, and Girl Power: Confessions of a Grammar Queen Release Party 40:58

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Join Eliza and guest host, Sophie Perinot, as we celebrate the launch of Confessions of a Grammar Queen, the bold, feminist, and delightfully bookish novel that proves copyediting is a revolutionary act. We’re talking red pencils, office politics, feminist book clubs, and what it means to rewrite the rules—one sentence (and sexist boss) at a time. …

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The Crossbow Cannibal - PhD Student and Secret Serial Killer?! 35:53

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! This is the story of Stephen Griffiths... the Crossbow Cannibal. I mean, bizarre may be the best way to describe this horrible monster. He had bizarre concerns about his hair, used a bizarre weapon and had a bizarre outlook on who he actually was. The Crossbow Cannibal was active over in England in 2009 and 2010, but his …

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Auntie Em’s Untold Story: Hazel Gaynor on Before Dorothy 38:12

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Hazel Gaynor. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Before Dorothy. Long before Dorothy visits Oz, her aunt, Emily Gale, sets off on her own grand adventure, leaving gritty Chicago behind for Kansas and a life that will utterly change her. Paired with this episode: Hazel: Aun…

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Sisters, Summers, and Secrets: Brooke Lea Foster’s Timeless Tale 42:09

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Brooke Lea Foster. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Our Last Vineyard Summer, a captivating new novel set in 1965 and 1978 about a graduate student who returns with her sisters to their family’s summer home on Martha’s Vineyard and begins to unravel old family secrets. P…

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“No one could hear them scream.” The babysitter from hell - Christine Falling 30:28

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! Christine Falling, infamously dubbed “the babysitter from hell,” gained notoriety for her shocking neglect and manipulative behavior while entrusted with the care of children. From the years of 1980-1982 she killed five infants and one elderly man. How did this go on for so long and nobody said anything? Also, let me know…

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Buried Histories: Portland's Women, the Shanghai Tunnels, and The Girls of Good Fortune with Kristina McMorris 37:19

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Kristina McMorris. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The Girls of Good Fortune. A captivating tale of resilience and hope that explores the complexity of family and identity, the importance of stories that echo through generations, and the power of strength found beneath …

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INTERNET MURDERS - An MMM Compilation Episode 3:59:20

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Hi Friends! I had an idea. Inspired by many of your comments where you mention that you put my videos on in the background to fall asleep to - I decided to put something together for you. This is a Murder, Mystery and Makeup Compilation. A video over 3 hours long all about a deadly theme tying all of these murderous stories together - twisted INTER…

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Codebreakers & Rumrunners: Erika Robuck on The Last Twelve Miles 21:09

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On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, THE LAST TWELVE MILES. Based on true events, The Last Twelve Miles follows a deadly, high-stakes game of cat and mouse between cryptanalyst Elizebeth Smith Friedman and rumrunner Marie Waite. As Elizebeth fights to crack smuggler codes in D.C., Marie builds a dangerous empire across the Straits of…

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Failed Country Music Star Turned Fast Food Killer? - what was going on with Paul Dennis Reid?? 48:42

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! Paul Dennis Reid... aka the 'Fast Food Killer'... was a failed country singer who became one of Tennessee’s most terrifying criminals in the late '90s. This man went on a deadly spree, robbing fast food spots and brutally killing several people in just a few months. His story is a mix of broken dreams, cold-blooded murder…

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Secrets in Miniature: Elise Hooper on The Library of Lost Dollhouses 40:07

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Elise Hooper. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The Library of Lost Dollhouses. When a young librarian discovers historic dollhouses in a hidden room, she embarks on an unexpected journey that reveals surprising secrets about the lost miniatures. Paired with this episode:…

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Witchcraft & Wreckage on the Amalfi Coast with Sarah Penner 35:02

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Sarah Penner. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, THE AMALFI CURSE, a bewitching tale of sunken treasure, forbidden love, the stregheria and ancient magic on the Amalfi Coast of Italy. Paired with this episode: Sarah: Mocktails & Smoothies Eliza: Plum Wine & Vitamin Water S…

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"People die, they should just get over it." - The Monster Who Haunted Australia: Ivan Milat 48:50

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! Okay look... this episode might be a bit, let’s say, unsettling. It unpacks the story of one of Australia’s most notorious serial killers and his horrifying crimes against young travelers didn't just shock the Land Down Under... but the entire world. From the gruesome discoveries in a state forest to the investigation tha…

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Elixirs and Echoes: Lynda Cohen Loigman on Love and Memory 41:39

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Lynda Cohen Loigman. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern. On the brink of eighty, retired pharmacist Augusta Stern moves to Florida and reunites with her first love, reigniting memories of 1920s Brooklyn. Torn between science and family folk…

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Tragic accident or betrayed by her "friends"?? The unknown answers with Tamla Horsford's case 1:33:27

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! The story of Tamla Horsford is a really unsettling one. Like so many of us have done before, Tamla thought she was in for a cute weekend get together with her girls. But what started off as a lowkey drunken game night ended in Tamla's fatal "fall" from her balcony. Was her death just an accident, or as the only Black woma…

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Viscounts, Vengeance, and Victorian Rebels with Mimi Matthews 31:14

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On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Rules for Ruin. On the outskirts of London sits a seemingly innocuous institution with a secretive aim—to train young women to distract, disrupt, and discredit the patriarchy. Outraged by a powerful lord’s systematic attack on women’s rights in Parliament, the Academy summons its brightest—and mos…

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Fan Favorite & UPDATE The Charles Manson Cult Killings 51:47

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! I have always gotten suggestions to pleaseee cover this story and here we are. My brain got turned into mush watching all the interviews and reading all the articles, I still dont even fully understand what the heck was going on! Also, let me know who you want me to talk about next time. Hope you have a great rest of your…

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Soaring Through the Jazz Age: Cindy Weigand on Jack Ashcroft's Adventures 33:53

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Cindy Weigand. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, BIG JACK: COWBOY AVIATOR, which takes us back to the roaring twenties when Jack Ashcroft joins the Gates Flying Circus, billed as the World’s Greatest Exhibition Aviators. Paired with this episode: Cindy: Hooch Eliza: Mark …

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Roots and Revelations: Aimie K. Runyan on The Wandering Season 37:56

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On today’s episode, I’m joined by guest author Aimie K. Runyan. We're diving into her evocative new novel, The Wandering Season — a story of identity, family secrets, and the journey to uncover where we truly belong. Set against the snowy backdrop of Estes Park, we follow Veronica Stratton, a specialty food broker on the brink of major career succe…

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A "freak accident" or pure evil?? Unraveling the death of Phoebe Handsjuk 56:03

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! Phoebe Handsjuk was a 24-year-old Australian woman who had her entire life ahead of her. Until one day, she was found at the bottom of her apartment building's garbage cute... after "falling" 12 stories. No one knew exactly how or why. So let's dive into the chilling details of Phoebe's death... because they continue to b…

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Witchcraft, Plague, and Power: A Conversation with Anna Rasche 39:25

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Anna Rasche. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The Stone Witch of Florence, and dive into the inspiration behind gemstone magic, the line between healer and heretic, and how one woman’s power might be the only thing standing between salvation and ruin. Paired with this ep…

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Portrait of a Woman: Alka Joshi on Art, Identity, and Six Days in Bombay 46:22

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Alka Joshi. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, SIX DAYS IN BOMBAY, a sweeping novel that follows a young Anglo-Indian nurse who embarks on a journey from her home in Bombay, through Prague, Florence, Paris, and London, to uncover a mystery and prove her innocence after a f…

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Grandma is secretly a serial killer and CANNIBAL?? The shocking crimes of the Granny Ripper 30:58

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! Looks can be deceiving... and deadly. And that's why you never judge a book by its cover. Because if you judged Tamara Samsonova by her cover... you'd think she's just this sweet, lil Russian grannie who makes after-school snacks for the kiddos. But in reality... Tamara was anything but sweet. And instead of preparing aft…

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Uncorking the World: Exploring Wine Regions with Michael C. Higgins 27:54

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by bestselling author Michael C. Higgins. On this episode we’re going to talk about his series of books Exploring Wine Regions - A visually stunning and immersive travelogue-meets-wine-guide, the Exploring Wine Regions series blends expert insights, rich storytelling, and breathtaking photography to uncove…

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World Famous Olympian turned murderer?? Did He Do it or Honest Mistake? 35:59

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! Even though both his legs were amputated as a child... Oscar Pistorius overcame all odds and went on to become both a Paralympic AND Olympic sensation. I mean... Oscar had the entire world in the palm of his hands. That is until one day... when it all came crashing down. In the early morning hours of Valentine's Day 2013,…

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Scandalous Women & Literary Legends: Gill Paul on Jackie Collins, Jacqueline Susann, and the World of Publishing 31:02

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Gill Paul. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Scandalous Women, Mad Men meets the world of publishing in international bestselling author Gill Paul’s new novel about Jackie Collins and Jacqueline Susann, two dynamic, groundbreaking writers renowned for their scandalous and…

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She kept her secret lover in the attic for 10 YEARS and no one knew?! 22:30

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! How far would you go for love? Well... for one woman named Dolly... there was no such thing as "too far." I mean... I gotta hand it to her. This woman knew what she wanted romantically and she went and got it. But at a certain point, Dolly's thirst for steamy, sultry romance turned into something much more sinister. And a…

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Bubbles, Battles, and Breaking Barriers: Rebecca Rosenberg on Madame Pommery and the Champagne Widows 36:39

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Rebecca Rosenberg. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Madame Pommery, part of the Champagne Widows series, based on real-life widows who grappled with the loss of their husbands only to realize that their new marital status allowed them to own their own winery under the Na…

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Hold Strong: Revealing WWII’s Forgotten Tragedy with Dugoni & Langholz 36:35

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest authors Robert Dugoni and Jeff Langholz. On this episode we’re going to talk about their book that they penned along with Chris Crabtree, HOLD STRONG, a unique WWII novel about the deadliest accident in US military history and the people involved, an incredible and inspiring story that has never b…

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When a superfan goes too far for his "art" - The Wannabe Dexter Killer 46:35

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! What happens when a "Dexter" fanboy, a lifelong narcissist, and a pathological liar are all the same person? Murderer Mark Twitchell would know: you get a lousy attempt at being a serial killer and a life sentence in jail. Also, let me know who you want me to talk about next time. Hope you have a great rest of your week, …

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The Women Behind the Art: Jeanne Mackin on Picasso’s Lover 38:04

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Jeanne Mackin. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, PICASSO’S LOVER, a lushly drawn imagining of the women who inspired Pablo Picasso, the muses behind some of his greatest works, and the enduring influence of love and art. Paired with this episode: Jeanne: Spanish Port Eliz…

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Caregiver to Killer: Amelia Dyer & The Dark World of Baby Farming 38:55

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! In the late 1800s, Amelia Dyer ran a group home for infants called a "baby farm"... But instead of helping these babies, what she did was unthinkable... Also, let me know who you want me to talk about next time. Hope you have a great rest of your week, make good choices and I'll be seeing you very soon. xo Bailey Sarian I…