Give My Regards to Javasu
A mysterious woman washes ashore in 1800s England. She speaks an unknown language, yet still manages to share tales of her pirate-filled high sea adventures and noble lineage. Her story captivates the...
7 Apr 202239min
Pablo Escobar’s Problematic Cocaine Hippos
We all know that Pablo Escobar exported cocaine out of Colombia in record amounts. What a lot of people don't know is that he had some problematic imports into the vibrant nation, as well. Meet Pablo ...
5 Apr 202247min
King of the Frontier Con Men: The Ballad of Soapy Smith
The grandson of a Georgia plantation owner, “Soapy” Smith turned to crime when his family’s morally-criminal fortunes vanished at the end of the Civil War. Travelling from Texas to Colorado to Alaska,...
31 Mar 202248min
English History Mystery Nerd Fight: The Drake’s Plate Hoax
When the historian who spent his whole career studying the life and exploits of Sir Francis Drake was presented with what appeared to be the Englishman's most important relic, he should have thought i...
29 Mar 202245min
Pickles to the Rescue: The Stolen FIFA Cup of 1966
In 1966, England hosted the FIFA World Cup, an incredible honor and landmark moment for English football. Just one problem: someone made off with the cup itself just weeks before the start of play. Ho...
24 Mar 20221h 9min
Just Like in the Movies: The Story of Rédoine Faïd
Prolific French bank robber Redoine Faid repeatedly evaded capture then repeatedly escaped imprisonment, entertaining all who heard of his exploits. His Hollywood-style capers were larger than life, j...
22 Mar 202240min
Gentlemen, This Is Democracy Manifest: the Tale of Succulent Chinese Meal Man
Listeners Charlotte and Phil suggested this ridiculous crime (and viral sensation) from Down Under. This is the tale of a legendary Australian video that tickled an entire continent and created a folk...
17 Mar 202243min
Surprise, I’m Not Dead!: The Woman, Her Husband, and the Hitman
When a woman, back home for a family funeral, was kidnapped by the hitman her husband hired to kill her, things looked pretty bleak. But lucky for the woman, hers was a hitman with a heart of gold. To...
15 Mar 202239min
