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**Fresh Hell Podcast**

Two women, from opposite sides of the Atlantic, talk about murder, mystery and the macabre. This is your award winning, international true crime podcast, hosted by Annie and Johanna.

Latest Episodes:

E258: Halloween Special 2024 (part II) Oct 31, 2024

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E257: Halloween Special 2024 Oct 25, 2024

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E256: The Ghosts of Jeopardy (part III): Pausanias & "Mad" Anthony Wayne Oct 18, 2024

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In this spine-tingling episode, we dive into the haunted legacies of two military legends: Pausanias, the ancient Spartan general with a cursed afterlife, and Mad Anthony Wayne, whose restless ghost reportedly wanders to this day. From ancient Greece to post-Revolutionary War America, we explore the eerie tales that have kept these spirits alive in folklore. Is it guilt that keeps them from finding peace, or something far more sinister?

Pausanias
Mad Anthony Wayne
Haunted generals
Ghost stories
Military ghosts
Revolutionary War hauntings
Spartan hauntings
Pausanias ghost
Mad Anthony Wayne ghost
Cursed spirits
Haunted legends
Supernatural history
Restless spirits
Historical hauntings
Paranormal military stories
Eerie folklore
Post-Revolutionary War ghost
Ghost sightings
Haunted battlefield
Ghost of Pausanias
Mad Anthony’s haunting

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E255: MYSTERY - The Ghosts of Jeopardy (part II): The Hotel Chelsea Oct 11, 2024

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The iconic Hotel Chelsea is more than just a New York City landmark; it’s a haunting ground for some of the most legendary ghosts in history. In this episode, Johanna and Ingrid explore the eerie tales of the hotel’s past residents—some of whom never checked out. From the tragic death of punk rock icon Sid Vicious' girlfriend Nancy Spungen to the lingering spirits of famous artists, writers, and musicians, we'll uncover the dark side of this bohemian haven. Is the Chelsea Hotel just haunted by the memory of its past, or are there actual spirits wandering its halls?

Hotel Chelsea ghosts
Haunted New York City hotels
Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen
Bohemian haven
Ghost stories in NYC
Famous hauntings
Artists, writers, musicians at Hotel Chelsea
Paranormal activity
Legendary residents
Hotel Chelsea history
Dylan Thomas
Leonard Cohen
Titanic

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E254: MYSTERY - The Ghosts of Jeopardy (part I): Abigail Adams, Marilyn Monroe and Montgomery Clift Oct 04, 2024

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It's this time of the year again: Spooky Fuckery Month is upon us!

This week, we dive into a Jeopardy category that immediately caught our attention: GHOSTS! In the first part, we discuss the most famous laundry ghost in the White House, Abigail Adams. Then, we explore the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, home to the mirror ghost of Marilyn Monroe, and the eerie 2 a.m. bugle concerts of Montgomery Clift!

Haunted
Ghosts
Spirits
Apparitions
Supernatural
Paranormal activity
Hotel
Roosevelt Hotel
White House
Abigail Adams
First Lady
Marilyn Monroe
Montgomery Clift
Misfits
Hollywood
LA
Academy Awards
Jeopardy

Halloween
Spooky
Creepy
Eerie

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E253: MURDER - Elfriede Blauensteiner (part III) Sep 27, 2024

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In the final chapter of the Elfriede Blauensteiner case, we dive into the investigation that finally brought her to justice. We’ll discuss the twists and turns of her trials, the chilling courtroom moments, and the final verdict that sealed her fate. As we follow her journey behind bars, we’ll also explore her time in prison, the media frenzy that followed, and ultimately, her death. Was justice truly served? Find out in this gripping conclusion.

Elfriede Blauensteiner
Black Widow
serial killer
investigation
trial
verdict
Austrian crime
life sentence
prison
death

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E252: MURDER - Elfriede Blauensteiner (part II) Sep 20, 2024

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In this episode, we continue the dark and twisted journey of Elfriede Blauensteiner, picking up where we left off—her meeting with second husband Rudolf Blauensteiner. From there, we look at the chilling details of her life as a serial killer, driven by greed and a deadly addiction to gambling. Discover how she preyed on her victims, manipulated wills, and used lethal doses of medications to ensure their deaths appeared natural. Join us as we delve into the sinister motives behind her crimes, and the cold, calculated methods that earned her the infamous title: The Black Widow of Vienna.

Elfriede Blauensteiner
Serial killer
Black Widow of Vienna
Second husband Rudolf Blauensteiner
Murders
Greed and gambling addiction
Manipulated wills
Euglucon poisoning
Antidepressants overdose
True crime
Austrian crime

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E251: MURDER - Elfriede Blauensteiner (part I) Sep 13, 2024

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Born during the Great Depression in 1931 Vienna, Elfriede Blauensteiner's early life was marked by hardship, a cold and distant mother, and the looming shadow of World War II. In this episode, we explore her difficult upbringing, her troubled first marriage, and her eventual meeting with Rudolf Blauensteiner, her second husband. But this is no story of redemption—Blauensteiner would later become a notorious serial killer with a dangerous addiction to gambling. These early years set the foundation for the darker chapters of her life yet to come.

Elfriede Blauensteiner, serial killer, Great Depression, Vienna 1931, World War II, difficult childhood, cold mother, first marriage, divorce, Rudolf Blauensteiner, second husband, gambling addiction, Austrian history, early life challenges.

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E250: Fresh Hell Pet Hall of Fame - Unusual Friendships Sep 06, 2024

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In this heartwarming episode, we dive into the incredible world of interspecies friendships, where the laws of nature bend in the name of love, loyalty, and companionship. We explore the touching stories of Chito and Pocho, the Costa Rican fisherman and his beloved crocodile; Molly and Peggy, the unlikely duo of a rescued magpie and a playful Staffy; Jane Goodall and David Greybeard, the deep bond between a chimpanzee and her human guardian; and Sphen and Magic, the iconic gay penguin couple who showed the world that love transcends gender and species.

Discover the science, mystery, and magic behind these surprising relationships, and how they challenge what we think we know about the animal kingdom.

Interspecies friendships
Unlikely animal friendships
Cross-species bonds
Chito and Pocho
Molly the magpie and Peggy the dog
Sphen and Magic penguins
Jane Goodall
Emotional connections in animals
Animal behavior
Compassion in the animal kingdom
Unusual animal relationships
Heartwarming animal stories
Love beyond species
Animal companionship
Science of animal friendships

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E249: The Curse of the Iceman (part II) Aug 23, 2024

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In part two we talk about the the mysteries surrounding Ötzi's final days and hours. We explore what his last meal tells about the era, the harrowing details of his violent death, and the eerie curse that some believe haunts those who’ve come into contact with him. From the meticulous preservation of his body in the South Tyrol Museum to the decades-long legal battle over the finder's reward, we cover every twist in the tale. Tune in to discover how a 5,300-year-old mummy continues to fascinate and perplex us today.

Ötzi the Iceman
Final days
Last meal
Violent death
Curse of Ötzi
South Tyrol Museum
Legal battle
Finder’s reward
Archaeological discovery
Prehistoric Europe

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