Covert takes listeners on a heart-pounding journey through the most dangerous military operations of all time. From the assassination of Osama Bin Laden and how two Israeli snipers foiled Syria’s plan to develop a nuclear bomb, to the real story that inspired the movie Black Hawk Down and the harrowing tale of a British Major’s escape from 2,000 heavily armed militants, you’ll be brought to the front line of history’s greatest special forces missions.
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Canadian True Crime
From the snowy streets of small-town Canada to the darkest corners of the big cities, join Aussie-Canadian host Kristi Lee for an immersive deep dive into the nation’s most compelling crimes.
With meticulous research and a trauma-informed approach, Kristi takes you beyond the headlines, weaving the facts of each case together with the bigger picture to unravel what happened, the forces that shaped it, and the impact to those left behind.
Canadian True Crime is one of the country’s leading independent podcasts, and remains a completely independent production funded mainly through advertising and thanks to listeners like you. We engage in victim advocacy and give back monthly to those facing injustice. You can support our work while also listening ad-free and early on our premium feeds.
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The Dangerous History Podcast
Learn the Past/Understand the Present/Prepare for the Future
A New York Minute In History
A New York Minute In History is a podcast about the history of New York and the unique tales of New Yorkers. It is hosted by State Historian Devin Lander, Saratoga County Historian Lauren Roberts and Don Wildman. Jesse King and Jim Levulis of WAMC produce the podcast.
A New York Minute In History is a production of the New York State Museum, WAMC Northeast Public Radio and Archivist Media.
Support for the project comes from The William G. Pomeroy Foundation, the National Endowment for the Humanities and a Humanities New York Action Grant.
Find us on social media! Twitter: @NYHistoryMinute
Legacy
Legacy shares stories from older generations for insight into the world today. In each episode, we highlight one extraordinary person whose story can provide context and guidance for the next generation.
Sip and Shine Podcast
Retro Inspired Cocktail Podcast Party of Intriguing Anecdotes of Histories, Scandals, Popular Culture & Hot Mess Struggles. Come Sip By Me.
Cover-Up
A presidential hopeful crashes his car in the middle of the night and leaves a young woman to die. What transpired in the hours after Ted Kennedy’s car went over the bridge in Chappaquiddick changed the course of American history. Nearly 50 years later, everyone has a theory yet no one knows the truth. Follow the investigation and hear from those who lived through it in this series from People magazine and Cadence13.
Some Noise
A podcast about the foolish pursuit of life, clarity and context.
Future Tense Fiction
Each month, Future Tense Fiction will bring you a dramatic telling of a short story exploring how tech that’s emerging today could dramatically reshape tomorrow. Science journalist Maddie Stone will then have a conversation with the author about what inspired their writing, and their vision of the future.
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Hollywood & Crime
The Hollywood & Crime series explores notorious true crime stories from the heart of Hollywood, delving into the dark underbelly of fame and uncovering infamous murders, scandals, and unsolved mysteries.
Season 8: The Cotton Club Murder: On June 10th, 1983, the decomposing body of a well-dressed man was found in a desolate canyon near Los Angeles. John Doe #94 would soon be identified as missing variety show producer Roy Radin. He’d last been seen after meeting with a mysterious woman in a gold dress. Her name was Lanie Jacobs.Jacobs and Radin were obsessed with becoming Hollywood movie producers. And when their paths collided, it led them to a tantalizing film deal promising fame and fortune. But then, a twisted script unfolded, plunging them into a million-dollar cocaine and cash heist, a tangled web of lies, and ultimately – murder.The trail led investigators right to Hollywood’s doorstep, linking former golden boy producer Robert Evans to the case and dredging up Radin’s own troubled past.But the case turned ice cold. It would take more than five years of dogged pursuit by the L.A. Sheriff’s Department detectives, a secret undercover witness, and another murder almost 3,000 miles from Hollywood – to unlock the truth.This is the story of a doomed Hollywood partnership, a grisly murder and the search that stretched across the country for a killer – or killers.
Season 7: The Execution of Bonny Lee Bakley – The story of the toxic relationship between actor Robert Blake and his wife Bonny, her shocking murder, and the chaotic trial that followed.
Season 6: Billionaire Boys Club – In 1980s LA, a group of prep school boys, led by Joe Hunt, formed the “Billionaire Boys Club” but spiraled into kidnapping, torture, and revenge.
Season 5: The Wonderland Murders – In 1981, a drug-fueled gang and a crime kingpin were involved in a brutal quadruple murder in the Hollywood Hills.
Season 4: Death of a Starlet – The tragic tale of Playboy Playmate Dorothy Stratten, caught between three men – Hugh Hefner, Peter Bogdanovich, and her husband Paul Snider.
Season 3: The Dating Game Killer – The story of Rodney Alcala, a serial killer who appeared on The Dating Game while in the midst of a cross-country murder spree.
Season 2: Young Charlie – The dark journey of Charles Manson, from his troubled childhood to orchestrating the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders.
Season 1: Murder in Hollywoodland – The investigation into the 1922 murder of famed director William Desmond Taylor, revealing scandalous affairs and underground drug dens. (edited)
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