The Poisoners' Cabinet

Ep 276 is loose! Happy New Year, we are back with a classic locked room murder mystery! Who was Joseph Ewell? How did he end up dead in his New York home? And is Bridge really a dangerous game to play? The secret ingredient is...playing cards!  Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get yo...

Happy holidays, Merry Christmas and Good Krampus Vibes to all! This is our end of year, festive Q&A special - and extra long episode where we answer all of your questions, drink fizz and sample some spicy pigs-in-blanket. From queries about the show and poisons to our ideal festive snacks, perfect holiday and Nick's thing about being an official hermit, we have a lot of fun with this episode a...

Ep 274 is loose! And we have another badass woman from history tell the tale of Saint Olga, one ruler you really did not want to mess with... Who was Olga? Why was she so hell bent on revenge? And should we use more birds in warfare? The secret ingredient is...a boat! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet...

Ep 273 is loose! And we're diving into the history of one of the world's most famous attractions, Madame Tussauds! Who was the woman behind the famed house of wax? How did she learn her skills? And is this the most tenuous cocktail link in history? The secret ingredient is....wax! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poison...

Ep 272 is loose and we're off to France to hear the tale of a man who played on both sides of the law... Who was Eugene? How did a criminal end up leading a police force? And how do YOU Google? The secret ingredient is...a rogue! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find us...

Ep 271 is loose! And we're heading way back to the time of the Vikings for a few tales of adventure, of bloody feuds and very bad bargaining... What do you REALLY know about the Vikings? Who was Gunnhildr, Mother of Kings? And why you should never trust a Viking travel brochure... The secret ingredient is...Norway! Thanks again to Villains Rum for their help with one of this week's drinks! Get coc...

Ep 270 is loose and we're off to the Ottoman Empire to learn about Hürrem Sultan who became one of the most powerful woman in the empire's history. Who was Roxelana? How did she win the heart of Suleiman the Magnificent? And why oh why oh WHY did this week's cocktail happen? The secret ingredient is...Constantinople! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by fo...

Ep 269 is loose and we have another badass woman from history - the mighty Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine who ruled England AND France. How did she rise to power? How did she bag two kings? And are sons always more trouble than they are worth? The secret ingredient is...a QUEEN! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' C...

Ep 268 and our Halloween special is loose! And we have more gruesome tales of 'witches' and the truly chilling trials and hunts that took place in Europe for centuries. How did the witch trials start in Germany? What happened in Würzburg? And who was Magic Jack? The secret ingredient is... even MORE witches!!! Happy Halloween spooky ones! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime...

Ep 267 is loose! And it being spooky season, we thought we should explore another 'Universal Monster' and dive into the history of Frankenstein! Who or what was the inspiration for Mary Shelley's great gothic novel? What crazy experiments were carried out in the pursuit of beating death? And how do you like your frogs' legs? The secret ingredient is...electricity! Here is the link to the Castle Fr...

Ep 266 is loose! And this week a man and his housekeeper lie in pools of blood in their Portsmouth home... Who wanted Mr Langtrey dead? Why were these killings so vicious? And have we found another truly clueless policeman? The secret ingredient is...a barber's pole! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet w...

This is a special release of one of our Halloween Patreon episodes from 2024 in place of the main episode for 10th October 2025, due to illness. In the spirit of spooky season and bloodsuckers, Nick brings us tales and crazy folklore from China, Japan and Malaysia about gruesome creatures of the night. A scary twist for October, enjoy! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tal...

Ep 265 is loose and we're off to Long Island (a place that Nick has a LOT of facts about) as a terrible crime has been committed. But who is responsible? What happened on Long Island in 1883? Who would target so many innocent people? And DO YOU KNOW HOW LONG LONG ISLAND IS???: The secret ingredient is...a tramp! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by followi...

Ep 264 is loose and we're diving back to the 1300s to tell the tale of Edward II who was said to have died in a pretty nasty way. But what bout his badass wife? Was Edward II a good king? What drove Isabella to seek revenge on him? And why was everyone so hot in this? The secret ingredient is...a red hot poker! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by followin...

Ep 263 is loose and we have a grim and gruesome tale of a family not exactly living in harmony. Why has no one seen William Druse lately? What went on behind the closed curtains? And do you live in fear of old chokey? The secret ingredient is...a revolver! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you...

Ep 262 is loose and we have the tale of the woman dubbed Mrs Sherlock Holmes! Who was Mary Quackenbos? How did she fight crime? And why don't more people know about her? The secret ingredient is...a magnifying glass!   Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find us and o...

Ep 261 is loose and we are tackling the huge, haunting mystery at the heart of the War of the Roses - what happened to the princes in the tower? What led to the young boys' disappearance? Was Richard III responsible? And why did all these cousins keeping slapping each other? The secret ingredient is...a tower! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following...

Ep 260 is loose! And this week it's the tale of that dashing highwayman Dick Turpin...but WAS he all that dashing? Who was this masked myth? What was the real story behind his crimes? And what make-up do you wear in the woods? The secret ingredient is...some very villainous rum! Thanks to the lovely people at Villains Rum https://villainsrum.com/ for their ingredients this week! Get cocktails, poi...

Ep 259 is loose, it's the 1940s and we have another witch on our hands. OR DO WE? Who was Helen Duncan? What led to her being on trial under rumours of witchcraft? And can YOU taste the hoisin sauce? The secret ingredient is...bleach! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Fi...

Ep 258 is loose! And it's time to make a voyage to the East Indies, but I wouldn't advise boarding the Batavia to get there... What makes this vessel so famous? Why didn't it make it to its destination? And was everyone terrified of the wallabies? The secret ingredient is...the East Indies! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to...

Ep 257 is loose! And the peasants are revolting! Rude... It's time for the tale of the peasants' revolt and the folk hero Wat Tyler. What caused the people to rise up in 1381? Why do we remember Wat Tyler's name? And have you ever tried to impress someone with a pointy shoe? The secret ingredient is...peasants! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by followin...

Ep 256 is loose! And we have a dead body on our hands, and a locked....garage! What happened to Vivian Messiter? What happened in that garage in Southampton? And can juries be trusted? The secret ingredient is...a wolf! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find us and our c...

Ep 255 is loose! And it's time to gather around the table and see if we can hear any knocks or clicks from the other side... Who were the Fox Sisters? How did they become so famous? And what was up with their toes? The secret ingredient is...a fox! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get you...

EP 254 is loose! And we're back with our old 'pal' King James VI/I to look at the sea voyages that inspired him to hunt witches en mass across Scotland and England. Why did stormy weather cause such a stir in the monarch? Who was dragged to North Berwick Witch Trials? And how much padding does your wedding outfit require? The secret ingredient is...the wind! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and hi...

Ep 253 is loose! And we've got a gang on our hands, lead by the notorious Ma Barker. Or was it...? Who was Ma Barker? How did she get this fearsome reputation? And did we find the perfect summer cocktail? The secret ingredient is...silver nitrate! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your...