114: The Yukon Beaver Eater - The More You Know
Just imagine for a second that you are an innocent beaver... hiding away in your dark, wet habitat... when all of a sudden, you are exposed to a beast with a voracious appetite... one that loves to eat beaver. Now get your mind out of the gutter! We are referring to the giant sloth-like cryptid: The Yukon Beaver Eater! If we stop laughing long enough, we may even talk about its history, sightings, and some science. Come join us for some much needed mind bleach!
113: Rudolph Hoess, Part 5 - FAFO
As a member of the WVHA, Rudy had unfettered access to everything involved in the concentration camp system, and it was his expertise that led him to spearhead Operation Hoess: The mass deportation and execution of Hungarian Jews. During this time, however, the Allies have successfully invaded Europe and the time of the Third Reich is nearing its inevitable end. We then touch upon the aftermath, the Nuremberg Trials, and the poetic justice which befalls Rudy as he is executed on the very grounds of Auschwitz he helped create.
112: Rudolph Hoess, Part 4 - Naughty Nazi
With the Final Solution well underway, we first start by discussing the role of Sonderkommandos: Jewish prisoners who were responsible for the "dirty" work involved in the mass killings, and the horrors they had to perform and endure. During the miserable expansion of Auschwitz, we also take a detour into Rudy and his wife Hedwig's personal life, his scandalous "affair" with a prisoner servant, and Rudy's eventual promotion to the WVHA.
111: Rudolph Hoess, Part 3 - The Final Solution
The life of a concentration camp prisoner is something most people could never truly fathom. In part 3 of this series, we discuss a small part of what that was like; we touch upon the role of music, the conditions the prisoners and guards deal with, the advent of Zyklon B, and Hoess’ transition of Auschwitz into a death camp to answer the question to the Final Solution.
110: Rudolph Hoess, Part 2 - Arbeit Macht Frei
We pick up Rudolph Hoess' story from his beginnings at the Sachsenhausen concentration camp, to his promotion to commandant, to the chaotic construction of the "zone of interest" which would grow into the most infamous concentration camp of all time under his leadership.
109: Rudolph Hoess, Part 1 - Professional Prisoner
We are beginning perhaps the darkest series we have ever produced: the rise of Rudolph Hoess, the commandant of Auschwitz, and the countless atrocities performed under his ever watchful gaze.
108: Mata Hari - The Naked Spy
She was an enigmatic, alluring dancer and seductress who turned into one of the most unlikely and infamous spies of all time; of course, we are talking about the international woman of mystery herself... Mata Hari!
107: Kyle Plush
We are taking a more somber turn this week as we discuss the tragedy and legacy of Kyle Plush: a 16-year old boy who suffered an avoidable death when Cincinnati police and 911 call center workers failed to rescue him.
106: Josef Fritzl, Part 4 - Unprecedented Crimes
Just like some select vault dwellers from the Fallout universe, we have Fritzl's underground family finally coming to the surface and seeing the light of day; with the help of Dr. Reiter, the enormous task of healthcare and integration into society began.
105: Josef Fritzl, Part 3 - Leaving The Dungeon
As Josef Fritzl enters into his not-so-sexy sixties, we see him start providing his incestuous family with additional room and amenities, but this does not mask the horrifying health conditions that slowly accrue over time.
104: Josef Fritzl, Part 2 - Subterranean Second Family
When we last left the incestuous Josef Fritzl, his now 18-year old little Liesl was re-captured, and it is here that the horrors truly begin.
103: Josef Fritzl, Part 1 - Another Dingaling Is Out
He was a Nazi sympathizer, a genius engineer, had a penchant for indecent exposure, and was also responsible for the incestuous imprisonment of his own daughter Elisabeth for 24 years.
102: Giovanni Bugatti - Worst Doctor Ever
We are stepping back into history for a quick little jaunt through the Papal States. More specifically, discussing umbrella maker and Mastro Titta (master of justice)... Giovanni Battista Bugatti.
101: The Donner Party, Part 3 - The Party’s Over
When good manners break down and desperation is rampant, a reprieve in the form of rescue parties finally start trekking across the snow to save the devastated pioneers; however, some of the worst horrors have yet to come.
100: 100th Special
Hello friends! As we wrap up a crazy year, and celebrate our 100th episode, we take a look back at some of our favorite and most popular recordings. You will also be treated to some updates involving the Delphi murder case and the release of the Alaskan Avenger!
99: The Donner Party, Part 2 - We're Donners, Not Dahmers
When we last left our fateful crew, they found themselves in the midst of a great salt desert. With supplies and water running low to non-existent, and oxen scattering off in all directions, things only get worse for the Donner party as they rejoin the trail and tensions rise.
98: The Donner Party, Part 1 - Pioneer Gangsters
It's time to load up on your oxen and food supplies, because we are hitting the trail to manifest our destiny!
97: The Murder of Bob Crane, Part 2 - Becky Is On The Case
In part two of this wild sexcapade journey gone horribly wrong, we dive headfirst into the investigation of Bob Crane's death.
96: The Murder Of Bob Crane, Part 1 - Hogan’s Hero
He was an eclectic radio personality, a saboteur of the Nazi regime, a sex addict and pornographer... and his mysterious death still leaves lingering questions to this day.
95: The King Otter - What’cha Gonna Do When Ottermania Runs Wild On You?!
Half dog. Half fish. All otter. The utterly royal Dobhar-chú, or water hound, is an infamous creature within the oral traditions of Irish and Scottish folklore.