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Mortal Musings Podcast

Comedy EN ↓ 164 episodes

Each week, your hosts Neil & Megan get into a true crime case or just a truly macabre story. We also throw in some strange and interesting tales of oddity. And remember, we like to take the cases seriously, but not ourselves. New episodes every Wednesday!

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13. Strangeways Prison Riot Part 2 03.01.2024 53:05

CONNECT WITH US: https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast BONUS CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/MortalMusingsPodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://buymeacoffee.com/mortalmusings We’re back at Strangeways for Part 2! This week we talk through the remaining 20 days of the riot and the impact it made on the British Prison System. We also discuss the weird shit that freaked you out as a kid. Sources: St...

12. Strangeways Prison Riot Part 1 27.12.2023 43:30

CONNECT WITH US: https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast BONUS CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/MortalMusingsPodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://buymeacoffee.com/mortalmusings This week we’re discussing the Strangeways Prison Riot. Today we’ll get into how it all started and how the prisoners spent their first five days during the riot. Our oddity is Mike The Headless Chicken! Sources: Strangeways...

11. The Murder of Judith ’Ducky’ Barsi 20.12.2023 23:02

CONNECT WITH US: https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast BONUS CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/MortalMusingsPodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://buymeacoffee.com/mortalmusings This week we’re talking about the wonderful child actor Judith Barsi and the devastating events that lead to her death. Also, Stephen King’s taste in music. Sources: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-07-28-me-991...

10. The Gibbet 13.12.2023 31:55

CONNECT WITH US: https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast BONUS CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/MortalMusingsPodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://buymeacoffee.com/mortalmusings On today’s episode we talk about gibbeting and the morbidity of public execution. Our oddity is locked-in-syndrome. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibbeting https://www.thearchaeologist.org/blog/hanging-and-gibbetin...

9. The Murder of Kelly Anne Bates 06.12.2023 27:20

CONNECT WITH US: https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast BONUS CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/MortalMusingsPodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://buymeacoffee.com/mortalmusings Today’s episode is a tough one. We talk about the horrifying torture and murder of Kelly Anne Bates. Our oddity of the day is the real life version of Weekend at Bernie’s. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Ke...

8. Last Words 29.11.2023 17:41

CONNECT WITH US: https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast BONUS CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/MortalMusingsPodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://buymeacoffee.com/mortalmusings Today we’re hearing some of the last words from those on Death Row. Our oddity is the case of Eben Byers. Sources: https://www.police1.com/bizarre/articles/15-infamous-last-words-from-criminals-on-death-row-SSCSJ5XRWVk2Osva...

MINI – Do you like Tacos? 23.11.2023 13:09

CONNECT WITH US: https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast BONUS CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/MortalMusingsPodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://buymeacoffee.com/mortalmusings Bonus episode, the gruesome events that took place in Kip’s Pizza and Taco House. Sources: https://medium.com/@t4wittma/the-taco-house-murder-d3eba949ec69 https://www.ranker.com/list/facts-about-kevin-artz/jessika-gilbert ht...

7. Last Meals 22.11.2023 28:07

CONNECT WITH US: https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast BONUS CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/MortalMusingsPodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://buymeacoffee.com/mortalmusings Today we talk about some of the last meals of those on Death Row. Our oddity today is about the leader of Love Has Won. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Last_meal https://www.bbc.com/news/in-pictures-53758533 https://r...

6. Sid and Nancy Part 2 15.11.2023 39:45

CONNECT WITH US: https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast BONUS CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/MortalMusingsPodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://buymeacoffee.com/mortalmusings We're back for part 2 of Sid & Nancy. This episode we continue the story into their relationship and the tragic aftermath that followed. On oddities today we talk about the bodies of Mount Everest. Sources: https://en.wi...

5. Sid and Nancy Part 1 08.11.2023 28:00

CONNECT WITH US: https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast BONUS CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/MortalMusingsPodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://buymeacoffee.com/mortalmusings On today's episode we're talking about Sid & Nancy. For Part 1 we take a look into their backgrounds. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sid_Vicious https://www.sexpistolsofficial.com/bio/sid-vicious/ https://www.rol...

4. The Fear of Clowns 08.11.2023 33:34

CONNECT WITH US: https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast BONUS CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/MortalMusingsPodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://buymeacoffee.com/mortalmusings Today we're discussing the fear of clowns as Neil revisits his childhood trauma and tries to figure out what was his trigger. Our oddity of the day is the more rare teratoma tumour. Sources: https://www.scientificamerican.co...

3. Blanche Monnier 08.11.2023 23:33

CONNECT WITH US: https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast BONUS CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/MortalMusingsPodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://buymeacoffee.com/mortalmusings Today we discuss the horrifying details of what happened to French socialite Blanche Monnier, and our oddity is the story of Sawny Bean. Sources: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blanche_Monnier https://allthatsinteresting.c...

2. Richard Chase a.k.a The Vampire of Sacramento 08.11.2023 41:46

CONNECT WITH US: https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast BONUS CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/MortalMusingsPodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://buymeacoffee.com/mortalmusings This week we talk about Richard Chase a.k.a The Vampire of Sacramento. Our oddity this week is the ancient punishment of Figging.. Sources: https://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/weird/chase/index_1.html https://thecr...

1. Big Lurch & The Murder of Tynisha Ysais 08.11.2023 19:16

CONNECT WITH US: https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast BONUS CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/MortalMusingsPodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://buymeacoffee.com/mortalmusings For our first episode we talk about the rapper Big Lurch and the murder of Tynisha Ysais.. Sources: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2003-nov-08-me-rapper8-story.html https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2002-may-3...