American Revolution, Author Interview Lindsay Valenty American Revolution, Author Interview Lindsay Valenty

Bathsheba Spooner — A Revolutionary Murder Conspiracy with Andrew Noone

Lindsay is joined by Andrew Noone, author of the book “Bathsheba Spooner: A Revolutionary Murder Conspiracy.” The story of Bathsheba Spooner has alternately fascinated and baffled residents of Worcester County for centuries. It was, in fact, the most sensational “true crime” tragedy of the American 1700’s.

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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.

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Witchcraft, Bad Ideas Lindsay Valenty Witchcraft, Bad Ideas Lindsay Valenty

Sin Eaters

Lindsay and Madison discuss Sin Eaters, as well as why bread can be dangerously delicious, that you should be appreciative of the kindnesses given to you, and how witch hunts can happen even when no witchcraft is involved.

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Hauntings, Slavery Lindsay Valenty Hauntings, Slavery Lindsay Valenty

Muriel’s Jackson Square

Lindsay and Madison discuss the haunted Muriel’s Jackson Square, as well as how you should never bet your home in a poker game, that Lindsay can’t speak French to save her life, and how easy it is to start a conspiracy theory.

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Piracy, Funny Lindsay Valenty Piracy, Funny Lindsay Valenty

Stede Bonnet, the Gentleman Pirate

Lindsay and Madison discuss Stede Bonnet, the Gentleman Pirate, as well as how you should never give up on your dreams (unless it’s a midlife crisis), that you should never trust a pirate who will shoot his first mate, and how silly it would be to be a pirate starfish.

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Plague Village of Eyam

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Plague Village of Eyam, as well as how inventive they were in remaining no contact, that vinegar has many uses, and how far-reaching the effects of simple acts of kindness can be.

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Murder, Female Poisoner Lindsay Valenty Murder, Female Poisoner Lindsay Valenty

Florence Maybrick

Lindsay and Madison discuss Florence Maybrick, as well as why micro-dosing yourself with poison is a bad idea, that having a second family makes you a douche canoe, and how being imprisoned for 15 years when you didn’t do shit sucks.

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Murder, Female Poisoner Lindsay Valenty Murder, Female Poisoner Lindsay Valenty

Madame de Brinvilliers

Lindsay and Madison discuss poisoness Madame de Brinvilliers, as well as why you should never trust a lady with access to poison, that writing a full confession and locking it in a box isn’t the smartest move, and how waterboarding started as a “cure for what ails ya.”

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Body Snatching with History Rage

Lindsay is joined by special guest Paul Bavill from the History Rage podcast to discuss body snatching, before Lindsay and Madison revisit the infamous killers Burke & Hare, as well as how easy it was to make money selling cadavers, that it wasn’t illegal as long as you left all their stuff (including their clothes) behind, and how to leave a lasting legacy by having a murder method named after you.

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