Reefer Madness

Reefer Madness

At the turn of the 20th century, pharmacies sold medicines containing cannabis regularly. There was no stigma surrounding it. But in the 1930s, a few powerful men stirred up fear about marijuana. The official story: in 1937 the government passed the Marijuana Tax, essentially prohibiting weed because it presented a danger to the public in the form of Reefer Madness. ...But is this the truth? Or are there more sinister motives behind this prohibition? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Mysterious Death of the Manson Family Lawyer

The Mysterious Death of the Manson Family Lawyer

In 1969, the Manson Family disrupted the “Summer of Love” when they murdered multiple people across a two-night span in Los Angeles. After Charles Manson and his followers were caught later that year,...

22 Jan 202530min

Curse of the Crying Boy

Curse of the Crying Boy

On September 4, 1985, a British tabloid published a story attributing dozens of fires to a painting of a crying boy that had been mass produced in the 50s. After each fire, nothing survived but the pa...

15 Jan 202529min

The Death of Ned Doheny

The Death of Ned Doheny

Ned Doheny, the only heir to one of the world's richest oil baron was found shot to death next to his childhood friend and secretary Hugh Plunkett in 1929. Investigators at the time ruled it a murder-...

8 Jan 202550min

Death on Aconcagua

Death on Aconcagua

In 1973, eight Americans attempted to summit Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the western and southern hemispheres. Only six returned. Sounds like the notoriously deadly mountain collected two more ...

1 Jan 202551min

The Redpath Family Murders

The Redpath Family Murders

In 1901 Montreal, two members of the elite Redpath family were found dead from gunshot wounds in their luxurious mansion. The family’s intense secrecy around the deaths bordered on pathological. This ...

25 Dec 202442min

Best of 2024: The Death of Harry Houdini [VIDEO]

Best of 2024: The Death of Harry Houdini [VIDEO]

In Carter's second Best of 2024 pick, we're returning to explore the remarkable life of legendary magician Harry Houdini and the mysterious circumstances surrounding his death. We’ll be back with new...

18 Dec 202446min

Best of 2024: Where Are All the Aliens?

Best of 2024: Where Are All the Aliens?

Continuing our holiday break, we're bringing you some of Carter's favorite episodes from this year! His first Best of 2024 pick re-examines the question that's been debated by scientists and ufologist...

11 Dec 202449min

Carter’s Holiday Pick: Otherworld

Carter’s Holiday Pick: Otherworld

This is the second week of our four-week holiday break. Today we’re featuring another one of Carter’s favorite shows: Otherworld.  In this episode of Otherworld, host Jack Wagner interviews Annalise ...

4 Dec 20241h 1min

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