Thomas Derrick
Lindsay and Madison discuss Thomas Derrick, as well as why you shouldn’t skip arm day, that there’s a time and a place for new inventions, and how the English language is a mystery.
Sanctuary in England
Lindsay and Madison discuss the practice of sanctuary in England, as well as why killing people in a church is bad, that exile isn’t all that excellent, and how Henry VIII loved to kill all the fun, not just his wives.
Historical True Crime Showcase
This week, Lindsay and Madison are joined by 5 other amazing historic true crime podcasters for the first annual Historical True Crime Showcase. Enjoy a minisode on the origin of the nursery rhyme "Three Blind Mice," as well as mini-stories from the rest of the group.
Minnie Dean
Lindsay and Madison discuss baby farmer Minnie Dean, as well as why selling your kids is never cool, that people are pretty awful (don’t @ us), and how free stuff on Craigslist can bring you joy in the most random of ways.
Animal Trials
Lindsay and Madison discuss the sad and funny cases of Animal Trials, as well as the merits of praying weevils away, discuss how pigs in France are kinda assholes, and that John Mulaney is pretty great (in our humble opinion).
Fanny Adams
Lindsay and Madison discuss the horrific murder of Fanny Adams, as well as why ducks are so terrifying, discuss mental illness and its struggles, and that joking about child murders isn’t cool, even if you’re a sailor.
History of Wig-Snatching
Lindsay and Madison discuss the crazy history of wig-snatching, as well as how disgusting an 18th century wig actually was, question the popularity of monkeys in England, and laugh in horror at “what’s in the box.”
Princess Caraboo
Lindsay and Madison discuss the sad and confusing case of Princess Caraboo, as well as why you should never trust a woman with a small head and demon eyes, how serial travelers may be up to something shady, and share truly embarrassing stories from their childhood.
Body Snatching
Lindsay and Madison discuss the macabre history of body snatching, as well as the invention of anti-snatching devices, the sad truth about the true victims of this practice, and gush about their podcast host crushes.
Lavinia Fisher
Lindsay and Madison discuss Lavinia Fisher — the “first female serial killer” — as well as the merits of double-checking your knotwork, creative naming conventions, and why you should never trust a ghost bed.
Ladies’ Deposit Company
Lindsay and Madison discuss Sarah Howe’s Ladies’ Deposit Company, as well as why you should never accept tea and compliments from an older woman, that if it sounds too good to be true you should always throw money at it, and that fortunetelling guarantees you won’t be quarterless.