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Ethically Impossible II Dec 26, 2022

Part 2 of 2. Doctors on the payroll of The United States government infected thousands of patients in a mental health asylum secretly in off-shore black-ops experiments that they'd built a hospital and laboratory specifically for in the jungles of Guatemala. World History and American History Professors Joe Wojie and Britnee Smith investigate primary source materials and are joined by Ethics Professor Tim Collins and Historians Ted Sisco and Adam Iessi in this, second part 2 of Ethically Impossible. For your kind support of this show please visit patreon.com/grimphilly For our schedule of live events in Philadelphia visit grimphilly.com For free back episodes and to subscribe please visit grimphilly,com/podcast

Ethically Impossible I Dec 19, 2022

Human experiments by the U.S. government on orphans, lepers, and in a foreign mental asylum saw doctors smearing gonorrhea puss in patients eyes', vaginas and rectums; forcing them to drink ground up chancroid from glass beakers, and forcibly restraining them when they ran away. John's Hopkins University, Bristol Meyer Squibb. Johnson & Johnson, The Rockefeller Foundation, and the government of the United States now face billion-dollar lawsuits, currently. Historians Joe Wojie and Britnee Smith are joined by Ethics Professor Tim Collins and Historians Ted Sisco and Adam Iessi. Consider supporting this podcast on Patreon: patreon.com/grimphilly See our calendar of live events in Philadelphia grimphilly.com Back episodes available free at grimphilly.com/podcast

Rasputin V: Penis and Prophecy Dec 12, 2022

The most famous willy in Russia was worshiped in Paris and traded hands after his death; finding a new home in the Erotica Museum in Petersburg as a fertility talisman today. The visions and prophecies of Rasputin are examined through primary source material in his own hand and that of others. The Russian Revolution, abdication of the Tsar Nicholas II, last days and death of the royal family, and the end to the 300 year reign of the Romanov Dynasty are discussed. Historians Joe Wojie and Britnee Smith are joined by historians Ted Sisco and Cassie Coxon. Join our Patreon to be an awesome cool friend of the show at patreon.com/grimphilly See our schedule of live events in Philadelphia including history and ghost tours at grimphilly.com Listen to back episodes at grimphilly.com/podcast

Rasputin IV: Killing Rasputin Dec 05, 2022

Source material on the murder of Rasputin are scrutinized within the context of what has become a larger folklore surrounding the man who could not be killed. Rasputin’s murder, autopsy, funeral, burial; and memoirs of his daughter Maria and the assassin Felix Yusupov are examined. As are conspiracies to kill Tsarina Alexandra and Tsar Nicholas II within the backdrop of a burgeoning Russian Revolution and Return of Vladimir Lennon in the final days of The First World War. Historians Britnee Smith, Ted Sisco, and Joe Wojie are joined by Historian Cassie Coxon of Penn State University. Support the show on patreon.com/grimphilly Live event information at grimphilly.com

Rasputin III: A ClusterF#k of Alliances – Causes of The First World War – Bonus Banter Nov 28, 2022

Schlieffen Plan, Assassination of Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand, and the complex system of European alliances leading in to World War One and the height of power and eventual downfall of Grigori Rasputin are discussed; with both serious and lighter moments of reflection. Historians Britnee Smith, Ted Sisco, and Joe Wojie are joined by Historian Cassie Coxon of Penn State University. Support the show on patreon.com/grimphilly Live event information at grimphilly.com

Rasputin II: Evil Genius Nov 21, 2022

Part 2 of 5. Man with the Dragon Tattoo. Rasputin displays his private parts at a Moscow restaurant feeding rumors of espionage and an affair with Tsarina Alexandra Romanov amidst anarchy, assassination, royal incest, and Bloody Sunday according to Ochrana secret police reports at the dawn of WWI as his political power grows. Tsar Nicholas II begins his reign in blood and mediocrity as his hatred of The Japanese grows. Historians Britnee Smith, Ted Sisco, and Joe Wojie are joined by Historian Cassie Coxon of Penn State University. Support the show on patreon.com/grimphilly Live event information at grimphilly.com

Rasputin I: Mad Monk Nov 14, 2022

Part 1 of 5. BDSM Church of the Sacred Whip. The name Rasputin stirs often images of a dark evil wizard; a gothic monk in black with powers of necromancy and the devil. Or more often; a mystic—stabbed, shot, beat, poisoned, and drowned—who could not be killed. The wandering holy man captivated the last tsars of Russia. Led a sex-cult of sorts. Woman adored him. Most hated him. Journalists, assassins, and the secret police followed him, everywhere, he went. This is the comprehensive 5-part story of the illiterate stinky peasant who defied every odd to become one of the most powerful, revered, ultra-sexy, and hated figures in late imperial Russia. Of the socio-political backdrop of World War One, the Russian Revolution, and myths and truths of the complexities of the period. And of the man: Grigory Rasputin, and his enduring mark on the Romanov Dynasty; on Russia; and on history. Historians Britnee Smith, Ted Sisco, and Joe Wojie are joined by Historians Cassie Coxon (Penn State University) and Morgan Haller (Villanova University). Support the show on patreon.com/grimphilly Live event information at grimphilly.com

Iceman II – Richard Kuklinski – New Jersey Assassin - The Real Tony Soprano Nov 07, 2022

Assassin School: Cyanide and Ice Cream. Join us for a storied journey down murder-lane as Richard Kuklinski balances home and family life in New Jersey with murder and cold-blooded assassin contract killing. Christmas with the Kuklinski's. Mr. Softee (also a hitman). Media exposure. And death in Trenton State Prison. Historians Joe Wojie and Britnee Smith are joined by Historian Ted Sisco, Ethics Professor Tim Collins, and Psychologist and Horror Writer Frank Jakoweicz. Support the show on patreon.com/grimphilly Live event information at grimphilly.com

Iceman I – Richard Kuklinski – New Jersey Assassin - The Real Tony Soprano Oct 31, 2022

The Real-life Tony Soprano Tony Soprano’s real-life New Jersey prototype was a frightening hitman who separated business and suburban family life perfectly. Was a freelance assassin and international contract killer with a wife, 3 children, Swiss bank accounts, a businessman cover, and 200 bodies to his name. This is the rags to middle-class-ish Jekyll-Hyde, murder for money, family-man, contract-killer story of The New Jersey assassin known as The Iceman: Big Richie Kuklinski. Historians Joe Wojie and Britnee Smith are joined by Historian Ted Sisco, Ethics Professor Tim Collins, and Psychologist and Horror Writer Frank Jakoweicz. Support the show on patreon.com/grimphilly Live event information at grimphilly.com

Dracula – Interview – Dr. Rebecca Hayes – London Oct 24, 2022

Halloween Episode interview in London with Dr. Rebecca Hayes (tenure faculty at University College London) on Bram Stoker’s use of sources and influences for his novel: Dracula. Including modern-day vampire and werewolf lore, and recommended ghost story readings. Support the show on patreon.com/grimphilly Live event information at grimphilly.com

Corpse Collector II – Harrison Marty Graham – Philadelphia Serial Killer Oct 17, 2022

Part 2 of 2. Following a manhunt when body parts were found strewn around the home of Philadelphia’s Cookie Monster Serial Killer; testimony was given that the lovable handyman and drug dealer was a necrophiliac sex addict who enjoyed playing with local children and coloring with crayons. Historians Joe Wojie, Britnee Smith, and Ted Sisco are joined by Dr. Jon Crider of Texas Tech University and a Psychologist Dr. Kim for the most comprehensive deep-dive psychoanalysis; and scrutiny of the trial and case of Philadelphia Serial Killer Harrison Marty Graham that has been ever done. Including a look in to the current prison life of Harrison Graham, the serial killer’s prison art, and The Corpse Collector as a Prison Minister. Hypotheses surrounding the trial and case are introduced. Support the show on patreon.com/grimphilly Live event information at grimphilly.com

Corpse Collector I – Harrison Marty Graham – Philadelphia Serial Killer Oct 10, 2022

Part 1 of 2. Philadelphia’s Cookie Monster Killer staged corpses in his kitchen, fingerpainted his living room with their blood, danced in the streets, and signed autographs and played with finger-puppets during his sentencing. Historians Joe Wojie, Britnee Smith, and Ted Sisco are joined by Dr. Jon Crider of Texas Tech University and Psychologist Dr. Kim for this most comprehensive deep-dive ever done on Philadelphia serial killer Harrison Graham whose sensational and interesting case has been all but overlooked by mainstream media sources. Part I of The Philadelphia Corpse Collector will give an introduction and overview of the case before a more comprehensive deep-dive of the case; trial scrutiny and analysis, and psychoanalysis of Philadelphia’s Cookie Monster Killer in Part II. Support the show on patreon.com/grimphilly Live event information at grimphilly.com

Pirates of Philadelphia Oct 03, 2022

Black Beard, Captain Kidd, and numerous pirates frequented Philadelphia’s brothels and markets; kept girlfriends and close company with government officials, buried treasure, and operated from the port of Philadelphia. Historians Britnee Smith, Ted Sisco, and Joe Wojie are joined by Ted Maust, Director of Elfreth’s Alley Museum; and Neil Ronk Historian Emeritus of Christ Church Philadelphia for this most comprehensive survey of The Pirates of Philadelphia ever done. Support the show on patreon.com/grimphilly Live event information at grimphilly.com

Marie Antoinette Execution III – BONUS BANTER – Trial and Exécution Sep 26, 2022

Bonus Banter and story conclusion. We discuss the treason trial and last moments of the life of the Queen of France, Marie Antoinette before her beheading. Banter and speculation are indulged. Historians Joe Wojie and Britnee Smith are joined by historians Ted Sisco, Cassie Coxon, and Morgan Haller. Support the show on patreon.com/grimphilly Live event information at grimphilly.com

Marie Antoinette Execution II – Lovers Sep 19, 2022

Grim explores The French Queen’s relationship with her lover Axel Von Fersen, her imprisonment, and escape attempts. Newly decoded secret letters between lovers using x-ray fluorescence spectroscopy from the French National Archives are discussed. As is The French King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette’s political and social ineptitude leading up to the Reign of Terror and French Revolution. Historians Joe Wojie and Britnee Smith are joined by historians Ted Sisco, Cassie Coxon, and Morgan Haller in a discussion of the final days of Marie Antoinette. And, love-interests of The French Queen before her 1793 execution by guillotine.

Marie Antoinette Execution I – Guillotine Sep 12, 2022

The Queen of France shat herself and was dragged to her execution in a rope leash; watched friends ripped limb from limb in front of her eyes; and endured a 24-hour trial for treason accused of masturbating her son. So many heads rolled during The Reign of Terror of the French Revolution that the entertainment of death and souvenir heads to take home by jeering peasants ceased to fulfill crowds. Knitting clubs met at the Guillotine. Crowds copulated and fought over the blood. Historians Joe Wojie, Britnee Smith, and Ted Sisco are joined by Cassie Coxon (of Penn State), and Morgan Haller (of Villanova) to discuss the cult of public execution, the guillotine, Louis XVI not being able to make a decision to literally save his life…and other fineries of intrinsically educational value and entertainment.

Satan II Oct 25, 2021

Contemporary Satanism. Part II of our Satan series moves from historical analysis of Satan in the Dead Sea Scrolls and so-called Lost Books of The Bible through Dante Alighieri to investigate Lucien Greaves and the political protest movement of the Satanic Temple with “After School Satan,” Satanic coloring books for children, and explores key differences from Anton Levey's Church of Satan, including study for the Satanic priesthood and everything you ever wanted to know about: Satanism today. Joe Wojie and Britnee Smith are joined by historians Ted Sisco and Adam Iessi, Ethics Professor Tim Collins, and special guest psychologist and horror writer Frank Jakoweicz. Listen to Satan Part I on our Patreon exclusives.

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Satan I Oct 18, 2021

The historiography of Satan. The earliest Mishnaic and Aramaic writings of The Sa’Tan, Diabolis, Eblis were much different from the devil of modern imagination. Grim investigates the dead sea scrolls and other so-called lost books of the bible through dark age poetic and artistic expression; and influence from Hades through Dante’s Inferno.

The Barber Surgeon Oct 11, 2021

Medieval barber shops bled and performed surgeries on patients between hair dressing and a shave while operating as a tavern. Join Grim for the lost wonderous and terrifying world of the barber-surgeon with dark history stories of George Washington and medical tobacco enemas to educate and entertain.

Medieval Sex Court Oct 04, 2021

Penis’ were inspected and evidence given by family, neighbors, and friends in gawking sex-court proceedings around allegations of love-making deficiencies by medieval wives. Spectators attended and placed bets. Trial details were published. And it became an entertainment mainstay throughout the sixteenth-century. Grim investigates: medieval sex-court. As well as love, lust, and love-making in the middle ages.

Saint Olga: bad-ass murderous saint Sep 27, 2021

The most badass saint butchered, boiled, buried, and burned her enemies alive. This is her story.

Napoleon's Penis and Love Letters Sep 20, 2021

The conqueror of Europe was a passionate little fellow. Enjoyed oral sex. Wrote a host of love, sex, and amorous letters of torment to his love. And his penis now lives in New Jersey, by way of Philadelphia. Grim historians read and discuss the emperor’s love letters, love life, and the strange and wonderous journey of Napoleon’s penis from the hands of collectors, priests, and party-goers following his death. Background on the Napoleonic era is given; with token comparisons to the personal lives of other conquerors, and auctioned goods.

Exorcism Sep 13, 2021

Demonic possession and ghosts are investigated including Vatican Secret Archive documents and protocols for Catholic exorcism rites. Cross-cultural analysis for spirit possession also is explored.

Bicycle Day (LSD) Sep 06, 2021

Scientist Albert Hoffman’s synthesis of LSD-25 in 1938 was hailed as a miracle psychopharmaceutical throughout the 1950s and studied by Harvard University and others for use in psychiatric treatment.

Grim’s candid investigation of the controversial chemical includes CIA, counter-culture, and medical interest and contention through the present. Explores Native-American shamanism, psylocibin, and ayahuasca. And the intellectuals and institutions behind its renaissance.

Marker 1- 25:40. Ayahuasca. DMT. Religious Use.

Marker 2- 40.07. Cptn Tripps. CIA. Timothy Leary. Rose of Paracelsus

Artificial Intelligence Aug 30, 2021

Grim explores scientific progress in artificial super-intelligence, futuristic cyborg technologies and robotics. And discusses the work of Stephen Hawking, Nick Bostrom, Sam Harris, Bill Gates, and Elon Musk including the potential positive and negative impacts of developing technologies of the future on humanity and the human race. Joe Wojie, Britnee Smith, and Ted Sisco are joined from the J Edgar Hoover Building in Washington DC by AI and Information Technologies Contractor and Cyber Securities Analyst for the FBI: Chief Michael Hammer. grimphilly.com/podcast

Scandalmonger: Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson Affairs Aug 16, 2021

The Founding Fathers’ first scandals of blackmail, sex, and betrayal involving George Washington, John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, and Thomas Jefferson were all published by a Philadelphia journalist whose body washed up in the James River amidst the scandals he created. Grim Investigates. This is the story of Hamilton’s marital infidelities with Maria Reynolds. Of Jefferson’s children with his slave Sally Hemmings. And, of the scandalmonger: James T. Callander, who uncovered and published it.

The Reynolds Affair.

The Hemmings Affair.

Philadelphia Brothels Aug 09, 2021

Part II of II. Victorian brothels in Philadelphia and London are discussed within a wider secret underground world of sensually themed bordellos, sporting guides, brothel-menus for prices and services, and clandestine fetish communities. Photography, homosexuality, the connection of sex-work and the theater industry (including The Chestnut Street Theater in Philadelphia); and moral and legal issues are discussed through a lense of modernity and historiography. Joe Wojie and Britnee Smith are joined by Historians Ted Sisco and Sara McDonall. Explicit language. Mature-audiences. grimphilly.com/podcast for more.

A Night With Venus Aug 02, 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Christmas Dec 21, 2020

Join world historians to discover the roots of our modern Christmas celebrations, both pagan and Christian, including Santa Clause and Saint Nicholas. Joe Wojie is joined by Britnee Smith and Ted Sisco. grimphilly.com/podcast

Ted Bundy Dec 16, 2020

Join true-crime historians for a deep-dive psychoanalysis of the necrophilia, dismemberments, prison escapes, fan-girls, and celebrity serial killer status of Ted Bundy. Joe Wojie is joined by Britnee Smith and Ted Sisco. grimphilly.com/podcast

Aghori Sadhus Dec 07, 2020

Cannibalism and black magic ritual sex with corpses mark the extreme life-style of these contemporaneous Indian peoples who are both feared and sought after for their purported powers to cure cancer, AIDS, and other miracles in Varanasi and Nepal. Joe Wojie is joined by Britnee Smith and Dustin Cushman. https://www.grimphilly.com/

Zombi Nov 25, 2020

Voodoo witchdoctors, black magic hexes, and Harvard University’s research on zombie powder, bokurs, shadow societies, secret courts, and the undead. Grim traces the syncretization and diaspora of Vodoun religiosity and cultural beliefs from Benin to Haiti; unravelling the anthropological phenomena of real zombies, including medical case studies. Joe Wojie is joined by Britnee Smith and Dustin Cushman.

Pirate Queen Nov 19, 2020

The most bad-ass pirate to ever live was a girl. She commanded 70,000 pirates, 1,800 ships, and brought an emperor to his knees; even with the help of foreign aide against her. She was ruthless, disciplined, honorable and meticulous, level-headed, and employed wit and cunning in piracy and war. A true Cinderella-pirate story of rags to riches: she was sold in to a brothel at 13, and retired powerful, wealthy, and untouchable at 35. Joe Wojie is joined by Britnee Smith and Adam Iessi.

Whore Nov 11, 2020

The wildest king England has ever known, his whore friends, and the history of whoredom in the world. Notorious London madams Mother Cresswell and Demarose Page, whorehouse riots, and Poor Whore’s Petition are discussed. Joe Wojie is joined by Britnee Smith and Ted Sisco.

Halloween: Ritual of Death and Lust Nov 04, 2020

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