The Outlaw Dora Cox and the Highwaywoman Barbara Danelia
At the end of the 19th century, two outlaws made names for themselves around the world, but over time both have been forgotten. This week, we resurrect the tales of these outlaw folk heroes. Lady outl...
12 Mar 202454min
More Like TrafiCAN: James Traficant
He ran for sheriff, saying he'd take on the mob. Instead, he lined his pockets with their cash. He ran for Congress, saying he'd fight for working Americans. Instead, he had people work for him for fr...
7 Mar 202452min
The Long Con of Lady Wonder, the Psychic Horse
Imagine a horse. Now imagine if that horse could read your mind. And imagine you paid for this experience. You would be in good company –– even the President of the USA listened to the prophecies of L...
5 Mar 202454min
Big Scam on Campus: Diploma Mills
Getting a degree is tough work. Or at least it should be. There are some out there, though, who want to get or give a college diploma the easy way: hot off the presses, no questions asked. From fake h...
29 Feb 202455min
The Flying Bandit: Ken Leishman
Known locally as the Robin Hood of the Great White North, Ken Leishman was a gentlemen thief who pulled off the greatest Canadian gold heist ever. But he really made his name and criminal fame when he...
27 Feb 202452min
Are You Experienced... With Kidnapping?
What do Fats Waller and Jimi Hendrix have in common –– other than both being brilliant musicians who changed the course of American music? The answer is: they were both kidnapped... by the mafia! But ...
22 Feb 202452min
20 Ridiculous Questions: Historical Flex Edition
The Ridiculous crews, both History and Crime, join forces to play everyone’s favorite guessing game: 20 Questions. There were questions. There were answers. There were half court shots at the buzzer. ...
20 Feb 20241h 4min
Where The Streets Have No Shame: Marianne Andle
Like MLK and Biggie Smalls, Marianne Andle also had a dream. Her dream? That one day she could become Irish. After that plan failed and Marianne had to flee Northern Ireland with the cops hot on her t...
15 Feb 202454min
