Ye Olde Crime

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Mora Witch Trial, as well as how Satan throws bitchin’ parties, that you need to get things in writing, and that you should never use art as a guidebook for killing people. Information pulled from the following sources: 2021 Folklore Smithsonian Institution Magazine article by Jennie Tiderman-Österberg 2011 Chronicles of an Anthropology Nerd blog post by Samantha Cu...

Lindsay is joined by author Guy Morris to discuss his book, The Curse of Cortés. In 1672, Henry Morgan took 36 ships and 2,000 men to sack Panama City for a $1 billion plunder and 600 slaves. Afterward, Morgan cheated his men, disappearing with nearly the entire treasure, and 200 slaves on three ships never to be seen again. Morgan alone survived as a haunted man who hid away in drunken debauchery...

It’s time for the 2nd Annual Cramp-off! Lindsay is joined by Dustin from the Sandman Stories Presents and Alex from Weird Distractions to see who can decipher the most Victorian slang terms to be crowned “The Cramp-Off Champion.” Be sure to check out Sandman Stories Presents and Weird Distractions wherever you listen to Ye Olde Crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lindsay and Madison discuss horrifying history of the Thames Torso Murders, as well as how many people went missing in London, that being an officer of the Thames Division was rough work, and how difficult it was to identify bodies that have been dissected. Information pulled from the following sources: 2021 My London article by Hannah Kane 2016 University of Leicester blog post by Shane McCorrist...

Lindsay and Madison discuss the case of Bridget Deignan, as well as the importance of proper documentation, that being xenophobic and practicing religio-centrism is a bad look, and how to take advantage of someone who can’t fight for themselves. Information pulled from the following sources: 2022 All That’s Interesting article by Bernadette Giacomazzo 2017 Murder by Gaslight blog post by Robert Wi...

Lindsay is joined by author Shannon Lawrence from the Mysteries, Monsters & Mayhem podcast to see if she can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean. Be sure to pre-order a copy of her debut novel, “Myth Stalker: Wendigo Nights,” available March 26, 2014. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lindsay is joined by Fayge from D Listers of History as they share the bizarre history behind the Philadelphia Bible Riots of 1844. You can listen to D Listers of History wherever you get your podcasts. Get your groceries and essentials delivered in as fast as 1 hour via Instacart. Free delivery on your first 3 orders. Min $10 per order. Terms apply. Become a member on Buy Me A Coffee for as littl...

Lindsay is joined by Alex from Weird Distractions as they share some truly crazy cases in Europe and Asia. Lindsay shares the Glico-Morinaga Case in Japan, and Alex shares the case of Antonis Daglis, the Athens Ripper. Information on the Glico-Morinaga Case pulled from the following sources: 2021 All That’s Interesting article by Bernadette Giacomazzo 2021 Medium article by A.W. Naves 2021 Crime R...

Lindsay is joined by Jordan Morris from the Jordan, Jesse, Go! and Bubble podcasts to see if he can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean. Be sure to pre-order a copy of his new YA Graphic Novel, “Youth Group,” available July 16, 2014. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Oneida Community, as well as how to start a sex cult, that eugenics is icky no matter how you try to spin it, and how to build an empire to hide the fact you used to be a socialist commune. Information pulled from the following sources: 2022 BBC video by Maria Badia 2021 Blue Ocean Thinking article by Michael Olenick 2020 Connecticut History article by Edward T. How...

Lindsay is joined by wise woman-crone and author Jo Ann Fawcett (formerly Richards) to discuss her book, "Midlife Magic". Jo Ann Fawcett is a native Californian. She has her Associate of Arts degree in film production and Accounting. She is the mother of a successful grown daughter and is the proud grandmother of three. She was recently married to Captain Mark Richards, USN. She enjoys reading, ne...

Lindsay is joined by Amanda and Trevin from the Live, Laugh, Larceny: A True Petty Crime podcast to see if they can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean. Listen to Live, Laugh, Larceny: A True Petty Crime wherever you catch your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lindsay and Madison discuss Charles Julius Guiteau and the assassination of President Garfield, as well as how to fail at everything, the power of persuasive letter writing, and that sometimes the answer just simply is they were crazy. Information pulled from the following sources: 2023 New York Post article by Todd Farley 2022 All That’s Interesting article by Kaleena Fraga 2021 Timeless Travels...

Lindsay and Madison discuss the “Starving Time” at Jamestown, as well as why moving during a drought doesn’t make sense, the physical evidence of survival cannibalism, and that science really is awesome. Information pulled from the following sources: 2023 History article by Sarah Pruitt 2021 Historic Jamestowne article 2017 Wired article by Liat Clark 2015 Real Archaeology blog post by brrodriguez...

Lindsay is joined by Alecia from the Twisted & Uncorked podcast to see if she can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean. Listen to Twisted & Uncorked wherever you catch your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Monster Blizzard of 1886, as well as why you shouldn’t trust a mild winter, that drifting snow is dangerous, and the importance of proper home construction. Information pulled from the following sources: 2023 Legends of Kansas article by Kathy Alexander 2022 Western Living Journal article by Terry Lidral 2019 History article by Erin Blakemore 2015 Ancestry article 2...

Grab a cup of eggnog, make sure the stockings are hung with care, and maybe keep a vial of Holy Water handy as we’re joined by Stuart, the non-denominational holiday cryptid, who will act as your guide through a slew of holiday-themed podcasts, including: Live, Laugh, Larceny; Ye Olde Crime, Twisted and Uncorked, PNW Haunts & Homicides, and That’s So Fucked Up. So sit back, try to relax, and resis...

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Washington Arsenal Explosion, as well as why you shouldn’t dry explosives in metal pans, that hoopskirts were a health hazard on several levels, and the giving nature of those in times of national strife. Information pulled from the following sources: 2022 U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs article by Nalia Warmack 2021 Off the Record Tours article by David Shaw 201...

Lindsay is joined once again by Dustin from the Sandman Stories Presents podcast to see if he can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean. Listen to Sandman Stories Presents wherever you catch your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Brooklyn Theatre Fire of 1876, as well as the importance of fire safety, that you should always try to stay calm in an emergency, and how to properly honor the fallen when others won’t. Information pulled from the following sources: 2021 Brooklyn Public Library article by Cecily Dyer 2018 Green Wood blog post by Jeff Richman 2013 Common Place article by Joshua Britt...

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Lost Village of Triadelphia, as well as why location matters; that just because you’re smart, that doesn’t mean you’re great at managing things; and how when all else fails, maybe you should move to the left. Information pulled from the following sources: 2023 WUSA9 article by Scott Broom 2020 The Mocoshow article 2018 Triadelphia Exposed research paper by Dr. Steve...

Lindsay is joined by Alex from the Weird Distractions podcast to see if she can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean. Listen to Weird Distractions wherever you catch your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lindsay and Madison discuss Blanche Hariot, as well as how to be a badass, that Victorians are essentially gothic hipsters, and how to spin a tale that is so captivating it jumps continents. Information pulled from the following sources: 2023 Traditional Customs and Ceremonies post by Pixyled Publications 2008 Literary Places post by Angela Williams 2001 Wesley Center Online publication by Duane V...

Lindsay and Madison discuss the “Thanksgiving Day” Pequot/Mystic Massacre of 1637, as well as why it’s not okay to celebrate slaughtering people, that history doesn’t always have everything right, and how you can ethically acknowledge our traditional American Thanksgiving. Information pulled from the following sources: 2023 Delish article by Kristin Salaky 2022 Insider article by Alne Cain and Joe...

Lindsay is joined by Becky from the Too Stupid To Live podcast to see if she can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean. Listen to Too Stupid To Live wherever you catch your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices