All My Favorite People Are Dead

This week we have a special request from Jen! She wanted to learn all about Isabella Stewart Gardner. Shannon tells the story of the wild and brilliant art collector who took Boston by storm! 

This week Sue has some gruesome stories about people who killed their entire families! Family Annihilators is a real thing...look it up! 

This week, Shannon tells the story of the country's youngest First Lady, Frances Cleveland. At 22, she married the 49-year-old bachelor, Grover Cleveland, and changed the role of the First Lady for good. 

We had a special request from Dave who wanted us to talk about the person who the Hutchinson River Parkway is named after. So Sue did a little research and today we will learn all about the amazing 17th-century feminist, Anne Hutchinson. 

This week Shannon tells us the true story of the Richmond Theater Fire of 1811. The fire took the lives of at least 76 people from Richmond Virginia society. Check out the book "The House is On Fire" by Rachel Beanland! 

Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, you know the rest, but do you know the story behind it? This week Sue tells us the dark stories of death and prosecution behind children's nursery rhymes. 

Today, Shannon tells the story of Warren Delano Jr. and his drug dealing days in China. The opium trade was far from legal but that didn't stop many Americans from making a fortune. Warren's grandson, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, would benefit from this wealth. 

Today Sue talks about famous athletes who sacrificed for their country during hard times. We have three amazing stories for you plus a Modern-Day Obit.  

This week, Shannon tells the story of one of our favorite neighbors, Fred Rogers. And no, he was not a military sniper. He connected with children of all ages and we could use him again!  

Sue shares with us the story of two wild female killers, Canadian, Evelyn dick and Mary Ann Cotton from England. These bitches were crazy! Enjoy. 

Have you ever read a weird obituary and thought that you wished you had met that person? Or maybe you are glad you didn't meet that person? Let's look at some weird and harsh obituaries from random people! 

In this episode, Sue talks about 10 interesting cases where people survived major incidents only to die not long after from weird events! This is a weird one folks. Hold onto your butts! 

In this episode, Shannon tells us the story of a murder/suicide from 1902 in Poughkeepsie NY. The prominent Tower family had it all, but there was something else lurking underneath. We also have two modern-day obits in this episode. 

We are sorry we have been away for a while and this is a rough episode. Sue is going to talk about a subject that is very relevant today, the women of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. We also have a modern-day Obit for Matthew Perry. 

You've heard of Vampira and Elvira, well before they came around there was Theda Bara. A silent movie star, she was the first "Vamp" or exotic woman to entice the world. This week Sue tells the story of one of her favorite dead vamps! 

Shannon talks about some unusual and weird ways people have kicked the bucket. Everything from Shit to laughter, and hockey pucks! 

This week, Sue shares some history of famous Animal Icons because some of our favorite animals are sadly dead too. 

It was tough to be an Irish immigrant, especially a single working woman, at the turn of the 20th century! It was even more challenging for Mary Mallon as the first known asymptomatic carrier of Typhoid fever. Listen to this week's episode to learn more. 

In this episode, Sue shares with us the stories of two beautiful women who suffered in life and died in very tragic situations. Listen and learn about Zelda Fitzgerald and Blanche Monnier. 

This week, Shannon tells us the story of the Father of Photography,  Alfred Stieglitz. Not only did he fight for photography to be considered an art form, but he also brought new forms of art and the understanding of what art is to everyday Americans.    Remember you can reach out to us at favoritedeadpodcast@gmail.com and find us on Facebook! 

Sue tells us the story of the odd mother-daughter pair, Big and Little Edie Beale, and their house Grey Gardens. These two women who were once wealthy and influential, fell into a sorry situation with hoarding and lots of cats.    Shannon also includes a modern-day obit with the passing of the legendary Bob Barker.  

This week, Shannon talks about one of her favorite artists! Frida Kahlo was an amazing woman who spoke the truth no matter how painful it was. She told her truth as she saw it in her artwork. 

In this week's episode, Sue tells us the story behind the creature of Barbie! (Good timing, huh?) She will also explore other exciting details about women's equality in history. 

Who loves to cook? We do! And part of the reason for that was Julia Child! She inspired Americans to try something new and be more creative in the kitchen. This week we pay tribute to Julia Child. 

This week, Sue covers the "27 Club" legacy and discusses some of the famous musicians who died at this mysterious and tragic age.