Where we discuss the funny, strange, and obscure crimes of yesteryear

Lindsay and Madison discuss the double homicide of John Walton and John Mathews, as well as why background checks into your lovers can be a great idea, that if someone says they’re going to kill you they probably mean it, and how to not get away with murder.

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Princess Alice Disaster, as well as why passenger counts are so important, that there’s a reason for lifeboats, and that the Thames has always been as gross as you thought.

Lindsay is joined by illustrator and author Katy Horan to discuss her book, “Murder Ballads: Illustrated Lyrics and Lore,” which will be released by Andrews McMeel on April 29, 2025.

Lindsay is joined by author Andrew Serra to discuss his book, “Hell’s Hundred Acres” about the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire.

Lindsay and Madison end Wicked March Madness and discuss Märet Jonsdotter, as well as the ragers that Satan would host, that you shouldn’t trust the words of vindictive children, and how to stick to your guns.

Lindsay is joined by author Nicole Von Germeten to discuss her book, “Violent Delights, Violent Ends: Sex, Race, and Honor in Colonial Cartagena de Indias.”

Lindsay and special guest, Ashley from Studying Scarlet and Pineapple Pizza, discuss the Witch of Plum Hollow, as well as how many children may be too many children, that reading tea leaves can be affordable and prophetic, and why you shouldn’t curse your neighbors butter churn.

Lindsay and Madison kick off Wicked March Madness and discuss the Valais Witch Trials, as well as why you should protect your wine cellar from black bears, that famine can bring out the worst in people, and how to start the worst craze in history with a bang.

In this special feed drop episode from our friend Brad at Doomsday: History’s Most Dangerous Podcast, you’ll learn the horror of insect biomass, that some problems can only be solved with a knife and a fork, and you’ll need them because we are facing our very first extinction level event.

Lindsay and Madison discuss the vampire fields of Poland, as well as the protective powers of iron, that superstitions are deeply rooted in eastern Europe, and why 3D printing and facial reconstruction is so important.