True Crime or Tall Tale

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned ... or one trying to inherit your farm. The term Black Widows can mean anything from deadly spiders to Marvel Superheroes, but today we are talking about real life female killers (well at least one is real). Women killing their husbands is a crime as old as marriage itself, makes us ask why the line between love and hate is truly so thin. Join us on this wick...

Avast ye Scurvy Dogs! We be commandeering this here episode to talk about the saltiest scoundrels that ever dared sail the Seven Seas. Pirates, like their landlubber counterparts, the highwaymen, have gained fame and notoriety the keeps them in the forefront of our minds despite their dastardly deeds. Join us as we sort fact from fiction and tell the tales of two formidable scalawags. Can you, our...

Be on the look out for 101 stolen dalmatians and throw out your fur coats because outrageous dognappings are prominent in this episode. We will focus on the nuance required for a well run ring of dog thieves and the 1969 epidemic of missing show dogs. Pull up a chair and cover your pets ears before we dive into unconventional victorian love affairs, our favorite medieval dog names, and pixel based...

Strap in on your broom sticks because we are NOT going to Salem. We're visiting Connecticut instead to talk about lesser know witch trials in the American colonies. When we say "witches" in this episode we are referring to the falsely accused and innocent victims of the trials, not implying that there was actual witch craft occurring in these communities. Join us in this passionate discussion abou...

Change the batteries in your smoke detecter and double check you home insurance policy because arson is afoot in this episode. We focus on two “business men” who decided that a fire was the fastest way to solve all their troubles. Strap in for a wild ride as we discuss the dangers of unattended pop tarts, fireball spiked sweet tea, and bowling alley BBQ. And it will be up to you, our witty listene...

Ever dreamt of going on a cruise? This episode may make you weary of that desire. For the people featured in this episode, the dreamy getaway of a cruise ship vacation turned into a nautical nightmare very quickly. Join us as we tell these two stories of High Seas Homicide and discuss the importance of travel insurance and when not to accept free ice cream on a cruise. Can you tell which case was...

EXTRA EXTRA READ ALL ABOUT IT! In this episode we explore the deaths of two tenacious reporters who went after dangerous stories. Join us as we discuss the First Amendment, the difference between slander and uncomfortable truths, as well as doppelgängers and a one woman show. In the end we challenge you, our clever listeners, to determine which case is fact, and which is simply a tall tale. . . ....

The figure of the Highwayman as popularized by movies and books, giving way to a dashing figure, masked and vaguely threatening. Characters like Zorro and Robin Hood come to mind, as well as those scantily clad painted covers from the romance section of the book store. But what about the real crimes? Were they really that good? In this episode we will explore the stories of two such highwaymen and...

What happens when you steal money that, according to every record, doesn't exist? What can you get away with when no one is looking for what you're stealing? Or when the person you're stealing from can't admit to having it in the first place? Join us on this wild ride where, in addition to debating if the cinematic masterpiece National Treasure was a robbery or a burglary, we will discuss the grea...

Poison. One of the most insidious ways to inflict death on a person. Used by cults, warriors, politicians, and spouses. More it is also one of the longest standing murder methods having been used since ancient times. In our premier episode of True Crime or Tall Tale we take you on the journey of two cases. It is up to you, our clever listeners, to join in the game and determine which case is true...