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A Night With Venus Aug 02, 2021

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Part I of II. The dark world of esoteric sex moments treatment in Philadelphia and Victorian society is examined. Brothels, syphilis, sex-workers, and Victorian and historic medicine are investigated. Joe Wojie and Britnee Smith are joined by Historians Ted Sisco and Sara McDonall. grimphilly.com/podcast for more.

Gary Heidnik Jul 26, 2021

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Philadelphia’s real-life Buffalo Bill cannibal killer was more gruesome than the moth-raising dungeon murderer he inspired in Silence of the Lambs. True-crime historians examine the life, crimes, and psychological complexities of the tortured genius and his cellar of horrors.

About Grim Season II Jul 19, 2021

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A dark history; true-crime podcast for mature-audiences for your r-rated educational intellect. Grim is recorded in Philadelphia and is a dark sarcastic; sometimes comedic, sometimes scholarly dive in to impactful and little-known topics the world-over by historians in often vernacular form. Our language and topics are not suitable for children or those of prudish disposition. Grim is a global podcast. But, will dedicate a portion of season II highlighting topics of regional significance with global impact. World Historian Joe Wojie and American Historian Britnee Smith are joined each week by a revolving cast of mature-audience historians and professors and occasional guests- Ted Sisco, Adam Iessi, Tim Collins, Dustin Cushman, and others. grimphilly.com/podcast

Kanamara Matsuri | Japanese Penis Festival Apr 07, 2021

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Vagina’s of fire and penis swallowing demons mark the four centuries old Festival of the Steel Phallus which has become the Marti Gras of The East. Dragons, sex-demons, and a world-class penis parade mark this once solemn occasion curated by Shinto monks. Joe Wojie and Britnee Smith are joined by Cultural Anthropologist Dustin Cushman, and Historians Adam Iessi and Ted Sisco. grimphilly.com/podcast for more. #elizabethmikoshi #kawasakijapan #lgbtq #kanayamashrine

Saint Pablo Mar 22, 2021

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Pablo Escobar as humanitarian: cocaine wildlife, drug-lord parenting, and housing subsidies for the poor. Narco-Terrorism, Narco-Populism, and the rags to riches rise and fall of Columbia's sinful saint are examined.

Golden State Killer Mar 14, 2021

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The most terrifying serial killer psychopath home-invaded with military precision and was uncaught by FBI for 45 years. True-crime historians Joe Wojie and Britnee Smith are joined by Psychologist Jennifer Murphy, Ethics Professor Tim Collins, and Historian Ted Sisco for a deep-dive in to the M.O. and psychopathy of Joseph DeAngelo who evaded conviction until 2019

Voodoo Queen Mar 08, 2021

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Learn Voodoo dolls, gris-gris, love spells, and authentic hoodoo conjure with anthropologists and historians from Grim. And flesh out fact from folklore about the extraordinary life of New Orleans’ Patron-Voodoo-Saint: Marie Laveau. A comprehensive and exhaustive look in to the Voodoo Queen of NOLA. Joe Wojie and Brit Smith are joined by Dustin Cushman, Adam Iessi, and Ted Sisco. grimphilly.com/podcast | info@grimphilly.com #NOLA #marielaveau #hoo

Black Magic Killer Mar 01, 2021

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Protected by politicians, police, Interpol, and drug lords; all of whom purchased human-sacrifice black-magic spells: this is the true-crime rags to riches story of the most murderous, drug trafficking LGBTQ psychopath: Adolfo de Jesus Constanzo. The Godfather. Joe Wojie is joined by Britnee Smith and Adam Iessi. grimphilly.com/podcast for more.

Lupercalia and Saint Valentine Feb 13, 2021

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Love. Dating. Romance. And soulmates have been searched by love-sick singles from time-immemorial. But did you know February 13th, 14th and 15th were originally an annual singles-fest mixer to find love and meet people for a thousand years? Historians Joe Wojie, Britnee Smith, and Adam Iessi discuss love and Lupercalia, including what romance, dating, and soul-mates meant for the ancients. grimphilly.com/podcast, for more.

Bank Heist Dec 31, 2020

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A criminal mastermind pulled-off the bank robbery of the century that has inspired Hollywood movies. Join true crime historians Joe Wojie, Britnee Smith, and Adam Iessi for the most comprehensive true-life story of Albert Spaggieri told in English language; complete with jealous lovers, jailbreaks, and international intrigue. grimphilly.com/podcast

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