Studying Scarlet

In this week’s episode, Ashley walks Jess through the highlights of the 60-year criminal career of Indian conman, Natwarlal. Some of his better-known exploits include 9 different jail escapes and selling the Taj Mahal three times. While it can sometimes be difficult to distinguish fact from fiction in this case, what we do know for sure is that even in death, Natwarlal got the last laugh. If you h...

Jess and Ashley discuss the Leverage episode “The Scheherazade Job”. Jess messes up the name of Wadata at every god damn turn and didn’t realize it until typing the description. We also find out that Eliot Spencer likes getting his ass kicked. If you have story requests reach out to us at StudyingScarletPodcast@gmail.com ----------- Our Links: Facebook link - facebook.com/StudyingScarletPodcast Pa...

Jess and Ashley discuss the Stradivarius stolen from Erica Morini in 1995. We discuss possible suspects and determine it will probably never be found. If you have story requests reach out to us at StudyingScarletPodcast@gmail.com ----------- Our Links: Facebook link - facebook.com/StudyingScarletPodcast Patreon: patreon.com/StudyingScarletPodcast Twitter - twitter.com/StudyScarletPod Instagram - i...

Jess and Ashley discuss the 1994 film In the Mouth of Madness. Is Hobbs End real and are the books of Sutter Cane causing people to go insane and kill eachother? Tune in to find out! Also the movie has a fire soundtrack so that’s pretty cool. If you have story requests reach out to us at StudyingScarletPodcast@gmail.com ----------- Our Links: Facebook link - facebook.com/StudyingScarletPodcast Pat...

Jess and Ashley discuss the phenomenon called karaoke rage and why the song “My Way” is banned in the Philippines. We also look at the history of the song and discover Frank Sinatra has a tie to J. Edgar Hoover. Because of course he does. If you have story requests reach out to us at StudyingScarletPodcast@gmail.com ----------- Our Links: Facebook link - facebook.com/StudyingScarletPodcast Patreon...

Ashley and Jess talk about the 2019 movie Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood and its connection to the Tate murders. Ashley offers commentary on some of the changes made by Quentin Tarantino in this alternate history of the events on Cielo Drive in 1969 and points out some possible allusions made at various points in the film to Hollywood history. In honor of Quentin Tarantino, this episode has extra F...

Ashley concludes the discussion of her research on the Manson Family murders. This week we focus on two additional victims: Donald “Shorty” Shea and John Philip Haught AKA Zero. Then Ashley explores mystery man Reeve Whitson and his connection to the case, before taking a closer look at the operations conducted by the CIA and FBI in the Los Angeles and San Francisco areas during the 1960s. Finally...

In this episode, Ashley and Jess begin their discussion of the Manson Family and the murders they committed. Ashley offers her thoughts on Charles Manson’s repeated parole violations and his seeming access to a “get out of jail free” card beginning in 1967. She then explores the events of the Tate-LaBianca murders, as well as the murder of Gary Hinman, in addition to touching on multiple irregular...

Ashley and Jess talk about the 2017 Pixar movie Coco and the two crimes that ultimately drive the plot of the film. Afterward, Ashley offers some interesting research about the Day of the Dead and some of the inspiration behind the character of Ernesto de la Cruz. Plus, she covers a handful of fascinating similarities between the murder in this film and the tragic killing of Selena. If you have st...

Ashley and Jess discuss the 1995 murder of Selena Quintanilla-Perez at the hands of her close friend and employee, Yolanda Salvidar. You may think you know this story, but there are some details that have been circulating as fact for over 25 years that may not be true. Join us as we explore some of the unanswered questions about what happened that fateful March day in Corpus Christi, Texas. If you...

Jess and Ashley talk about the season two episode of Prodigal Son called “Head Case.” We fill in a little information from the series’ past without giving spoilers and talk about how much we love the show. If you have story requests reach out to us at StudyingScarletPodcast@gmail.com ----------- Our Links: Facebook link - StudyingScarletPodcast Patreon: StudyingScarlet Twitter - StudyScarletPod In...

Jess and Ashley present an update to the Elisa Lam case thanks to a Netflix docuseries. We discover how she died and the events that led up to it. If you have story requests reach out to us at StudyingScarletPodcast@gmail.com ----------- Our Links: Facebook link - StudyingScarletPodcast Patreon: StudyingScarlet Twitter - StudyScarletPod Instagram - StudyingScarletPodcast Teepublic - StudyingScarle...

Jess and Ashley talk about the 2006 heist film, Inside Man. They discuss the plot, how Ashley is appalled that Jess has only seen one Clive Owen film, and how much of an awesome person Denzel Washington is. Also the thing in the safe deposit box isn’t a sex tape. If you have story requests reach out to us at StudyingScarletPodcast@gmail.com ----------- Our Links: Facebook link - StudyingScarletPod...

Ashley tells Jess about the series of inside thefts committed at the Handan branch of the Agricultural Bank of China from 2006 to 2007, and yes, we promise this is a true story, even though it sounds like it has to be a movie. Totaling 51 million yuan in stolen bills, the Agricultural Bank heist is the biggest in the history of China. Plus, there’s an unexpected connection to the Beijing Olympic G...

Jess and Ashley discuss the Twilight Zone episode, Replay. The plot includes a mother trying to get her son to college in peace but they keep getting into altercations with the same State Trooper. Listen to find out how it goes. If you have story requests reach out to us at StudyingScarletPodcast@gmail.com ----------- Our Links: Facebook link - StudyingScarletPodcast Twitter - StudyScarletPod Inst...

Ashley tells Jess about the Trayvon Martin case, beginning with what is known about the events of February 26, 2012, moving through the major witnesses who testified at George Zimmerman’s trial, and ending with some of events that happened in the wake of the verdict. She also explores a few of the unresolved questions that still linger. If you have story requests reach out to us at StudyingScarlet...

Jess and Ashley discuss the 1981 classic horror movie, My Bloody Valentine. They talk about the plot, the murders, and how dumb it is to have a kitchen in a mine. Join us as Jess bangs her arm thrice on the plastic bins. If you have story requests reach out to us at StudyingScarletPodcast@gmail.com ----------- Our Links: Facebook link - StudyingScarletPodcast Twitter - StudyScarletPod Instagram -...

Ashley walks us through the testimony of Oscar Pistorius during his trial for Reeva Steenkamp’s murder before taking a closer look at the physical evidence from the scene to check his story’s plausibility. She also offers her own commentary on various angles that may have been either unexplored or under-explored by the prosecution. If you have story requests reach out to us at StudyingScarletPodca...

Jess and Ashley talk about some of the highs and lows of the first year of Studying Scarlet and look back on some of their most memorable moments. Plus, they talk about goals moving into the future. If you have story requests reach out to us at StudyingScarletPodcast@gmail.com ----------- Our Links: Facebook link - StudyingScarletPodcast Twitter - StudyScarletPod Instagram - StudyingScarletPodcast...

Ashley and Jess begin their discussion of the circumstances surrounding the death of Reeva Steenkamp in the early morning hours of Valentine’s Day 2013. There was no question as to who shot her or what gun fired the bullets that ended her life: her boyfriend, Oscar Pistorius admitted to shooting her, and the 9mm handgun was still lying on the bathroom floor. Instead, the world watched and wondered...

Ashley walks Jess through the intense and intriguing plot of the 2000 movie Gossip. In addition to covering the plot and adding colorful commentary about the viewing experience, Ashley offers her own thoughts on how this fictional case connects with the Brock Turner case. There is also some frank discussion about rape culture, victim blaming, and consent. If you have story requests reach out to us...

Jess and Ashley discuses the sexual assault of Chanel Miller at a Stanford California frat party in 2015. They go over the events of that evening and the timeline for the trial, along with things that came to light as the trial ended. If you have story requests reach out to us at StudyingScarletPodcast@gmail.com ----------- Our Links: Facebook link - StudyingScarletPodcast Twitter - StudyScarletPo...

Jess and Ashley discuss the 1964 film, Masque of the Red Death and talk about how it has absolutely nothing to do with the original story by Edgar Allan Poe. Jess tries her best to talk about The Prince, the Red Death and Satanism. We encourage you to read the short story and avoid the movie like the plague [haha]. If you have story requests reach out to us at StudyingScarletPodcast@gmail.com ----...

Ashley tells Jess about the 1800 murder trial of Levi Weeks, the first murder trial in the United States to become a media sensation. Together, they look at the events surrounding the disappearance and death of Gulielma Sands, the evidence presented at trial, and consider the role the high profile defense team played in outcome of the case. Wood doesn’t work well for pipes, just FYI. If you have s...

Ashley and Jess discuss the 1985 movie Clue, exploring the plot, interesting trivia about the film, and taking a closer look at the 3 alternate endings to find out if all of them can hold up under scrutiny. The only rule is: do not insult Tim Curry. If you have story requests reach out to us at StudyingScarletPodcast@gmail.com ----------- Our Links: Facebook link - StudyingScarletPodcast Twitter -...