Christmas Murder of Josephine Brown
Lindsay and Madison discuss Christmas Murder of Josephine Brown, as well as how little people cared about sex workers, that in the day people could have your detailed description and you could still get away with murder, and we address listener feedback regarding the pod.
The Distillery District of Toronto
Lindsay and Madison discuss The Distillery District, as well as how to grow your business smartly, that you should never trust a bootlegger, and why you should visit this haunted section of Ontario.
Henry William King, Jr.
Lindsay and Madison discuss Henry William King, Jr., as well as how to be a bigamist, that Daddy can’t solve all your problems, and how to get away with murder.
Lizzie Bourne
Lindsay and Madison discuss Lizzie Bourne, as well as the importance of being prepared, that one should always respect nature, and how to stay at an amazing (and probably haunted) Airbnb.
Bradford Sweets Poisoning of 1858
Lindsay and Madison discuss the Bradford Sweets Poisoning of 1858, as well as why you shouldn’t eat non-edible things, that accountability is important, and how to pass legislation, but at what cost?
Orificial Surgery
Lindsay and Madison discuss Orificial Surgery, as well as the healing power of a loose sphincter, that Hippocrates got nothin’ on Edwin Pratt, and how genital mutilation can cure insanity and prevent furious masturbation (who knew?).
Diogo Alves
Lindsay and Madison discuss Diogo Alves, as well as how not to use aqueducts, that phrenology is still interesting even if it is all bunk, and why it’s not cool to let men be the “first” of everything.
Bochum Sex Murders
Lindsay and Madison discuss the Bochum Sex Murders, as well as the dangers of being a woman, that darkness can hide anywhere, and how sometimes there are no answers when we ask why bad things happen.
Helga de la Brache with PNW Haunts & Homicides
Lindsay and Caitlyn from PNW Haunts & Homicides discuss Helga de la Brache, as well as how to be a princess in the 1800s, that lifetime friendships are adorable, and how to con your way into millions.
History of Pedestrianism
Lindsay and Madison discuss the hilarious history of pedestrianism, as well as how you can gamble on literally anything, that sports doxing has been around a lot longer than we thought, and how competitive walking brought together all “walks” of life.
Renwick Smallpox Hospital
Lindsay and Madison discuss the Renwick Smallpox Hospital, as well as why size matters when it comes to treatment centers, that history has a funny way of repeating itself, and how to effectively cure a plague that’s claimed billions.
Bermondsey Horror
Lindsay and Madison discuss the Bermondsey Horror, as well as why you shouldn’t trust the phrase “going to come into money,” that working for rich people doesn’t mean they got your back, and how NOT to get away with murder.
Madame Restell with True Crime Cat Lawyer
Lindsay and Madison are joined by Elyse from True Crime Cat Lawyer to discuss Madame Restell, as well as how abortions and birth control were legal once upon a time, that calling yourself a doctor doesn’t make you one, and how quickly men and the church decided they knew more about women’s bodies than women.
Servant Girl Murders
Lindsay and Madison discuss the Servant Girl Murders, as well as how dangerous it was to be a POC in 1800’s Austin, that not everything can be linked to Jack the Ripper, and how to have a platonic pass list for famous celebrities.
Juan Díaz de Garayo
Lindsay and Madison discuss Juan Díaz de Garayo, as well as why you should never travel alone at night, that it’s okay to NOT stay married to people you hate if it’s gonna turn you into a murdering asshole, and the divisive power of cherry cordials.
Okichi the Geisha
Lindsay and Madison discuss the sad tale of Okichi the Geisha, as well as how Chandler Bing is immortal, that pointing a bunch of guns at people isn’t the best way to make friends, and how one simple misunderstanding can have far-reaching consequences.
The Great Stink of 1858
Lindsay and Madison discuss The Great Stink of 1858, as well as why dumping literal shit in the river is never a good idea, that cholera is no joke, and how costly proper sanitation can be, even in the 19th Century.
Great Hinckley Fire of 1894
Lindsay and Madison discuss the horrors of the Great Hinckley Fire of 1894, as well as how terrifying the idea of fire tornadoes is, that fire safety is important, and a special collaboration with Can-Do-Canines.