Kings Talk Podcast

In this episode, Lo is flying solo and takes you through the rise and fall of America’s most infamous outlaw couple. From the poverty of West Dallas to the piney woods of East Texas, Public Enemies unpacks the myth, the murders, and the legacy that still lingers nearly a century later. Sources: Guinn, Jeff. Go Down Together: The True, Untold Story of Bonnie and Clyde. Simon & Schuster, 2009. B...

This week on King’s Talk , we dive into ten of the strangest, saltiest, and most enduring maritime superstitions, from cursed bananas and topless figureheads to tattoos as protection and the ghostly lights that sailors feared most. So whether you're a sailor, a land lover, or just afraid of foggy lights and folklore, this one’s for you. Sources: Tall Ship Providence Foundation – Women on Ships...

On July 30th, 1945, just weeks before the end of World War II, the USS Indianapolis was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine, sinking in a matter of minutes. Nearly 900 men were thrown into the Pacific Ocean. What followed was five harrowing days adrift facing relentless heat, dehydration, hallucinations, and the deadliest shark attack in recorded history. Sources & References: Britannica: Timeli...

From cherry-induced chaos to cult ambushes and courtroom reenactments gone horribly wrong, this episode of King’s Talk explores the most bizarre and shocking political deaths in American history. Lo and Presley walk you through everything from presidential missteps to state-level tragedies Content warning: Sudden death, political violence, medical negligence, and true crime. Sources: Zachary Taylo...

What are the odds that three U.S. Presidents, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and James Monroe, all died on the Fourth of July? In this episode of King’s Talk , Lo and Presley unravel the eerie synchronicity, the symbolism, and the very human end-of-life moments of the men who shaped the American Revolution. Sources: Boston University, “The Last Days of Jefferson and Adams” https://www.bu.edu/histor...

What happens when royalty doesn't play by the rules, or worse, becomes a threat to the story the monarchy wants to tell? In this mini episode, Lo and Presley dive into six royals from around the world who were cut off, silenced, or edited out of history. Covered in this episode: Princess Mako of Japan: Left the throne for love—and PTSD. Prince Friso of the Netherlands: Disinherited over a secr...

In 1917, with World War I tearing Europe apart and anti-German sentiment rising fast, the British royal family had a problem. Their last name, Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, was very German. Not great optics when your country is being bombed by aircraft carrying the same name. In this episode, Lo and Presley break down the royal family’s iconic rebrand to House Windsor and the role of PR in this monarchy&...

From shooting live pigeons to synchronized swimming with… yourself, the Olympics haven’t always been the peak of athletic glory. In this mini episode, Lo and Presley dive into ten of the strangest, most questionable, and downright chaotic events ever to grace the Olympic stage. Sources: BuzzFeed: Weird Discontinued Olympic Sports Ripley’s Believe It or Not: Banned Olympic Events TopEndSports: List...

The Olympics are supposed to be about peace, pride, and podiums. But in Munich, 1972, that ideal was shattered when eight members of the Black September Organization stormed the Olympic Village and took 11 Israeli athletes hostage. What followed was a 21-hour siege broadcast around the world and a series of failures that still haunt Olympic history. This is a story of how sport collided with polit...

Clock in. Close up. Don’t look behind you. In this nightshift edition of King’s Talk , Lo and Presley pull from real-life horror to bring you five chilling murders tied to the graveyard shift. Whether you're vacuuming behind a bar or locking the front door of a fast food joint, these stories prove danger often waits until the end of your shift. From 1970s Indiana to modern-day Texas, from hosp...

In this chilling episode of King’s Talk , Lo and Presley dive deep into one of Texas’s most aggravating unsolved crimes: the 1991 Yogurt Shop Murders in North Austin. Four teenage girls, Jennifer Harbison, Sarah Harbison, Eliza Thomas, and Amy Ayers, were brutally killed inside a frozen yogurt shop. Decades later, the case remains open, the questions remain unanswered, and the DNA still doesn'...

In our very first mini-episode, we explore the dark and deadly side of fashion. From arsenic-laced fabrics to flaming crinolines, poisoned makeup, and deadly working conditions, this episode uncovers the moments where couture didn’t just kill the runway, it killed people. Join Lo and Presley as they dive into fashion’s fatal history, with sass, insight, and some truly horrifying stories. Sources:...

On July 15, 1997, the world was stunned when fashion icon Gianni Versace was gunned down on the steps of his South Beach mansion. But this wasn’t where the story started. In our debut episode, we rewind the timeline and uncover the chilling path that led to that moment, through five lives, four states, and one of the most tragic investigative failures in modern history. From the overlooked victims...

In this short kickoff episode, meet your hosts, Lo & Presley, and learn what to expect from King’s Talk , the podcast where history’s messiest moments get the spotlight they deserve. Long episodes drop on Tuesdays, mini episodes on Fridays — and nothing is off-limits.