187 - Joshua Norton, Emperor of The United States
In 19th century San Francisco, Joshua Norton was a wealthy businessman. But he lost it all rice deal gone wrong... He fell off the map for a few years and when he reemerged he was describing himself a...
22 Mai 20191h 20min
186 - Doctor Satan: Marcel Petiot
Which 20th Century serial killer was dubbed the Butcher of Paris, the Demonic Ogre and Doctor Satan amongst others by the French Media? Marcel Petiot... it's a rollercoaster of an episode that has dea...
15 Mai 20191h 34min
185 - Dolly Parton
Please allow Jess to be a little self indulgent and talk about one of her favourite people on the planet - Dolly Freaking Parton (not her real middle) (Her middle name is RebeccaOne of the world's mos...
8 Mai 20191h 35min
184 - Roman Emperor Caligula (and his crazy antics)
Rome's third Emperor Caligula was arguably its craziest. It turns out being sex obsessed, violent, rich and all powerful isn't a great combination for the leader of the world's most powerful empire. F...
1 Mai 20191h 45min
183 - The History of Vegemite (with Nick Mason)
"As Australian as Vegemite on toast" is something that someone probably said at some point. The salty black spread is one of Australia's most iconic food stuffs, but why? And how? Well, listen to this...
24 Apr 20191h 9min
182 - The Barkley Marathon
This week we talk about the INSANE marathon. This event is full of secrets, rituals, gruelling climbs and is one of the most physically and mentally challenging events ever. But somehow, this is still...
17 Apr 20191h 25min
181 - The Loomis Fargo Heist
In 1997 cash handling company Loomis Fargo experienced the two largest cash robberies ever committed on American soil. It wasn't a great year!The first was a crime of opportunity, the second was a mor...
10 Apr 20192h
180 - Sidney Sheinberg
Sidney Sheinberg was one of the most influential entertainment industry executives of the 20th century. He is credited with discovering Steven Spielberg, as well as having a hand in many of the greate...
3 Apr 20191h 7min
