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#12 Dark Tide Mar 22, 2017

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In 1919, an industrial accident caused a slow-moving wave of death in the North End of Boston.

#11 Almost a Thousand (NSFW) Mar 02, 2017

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The haunting story of the most vile serial murderers of all time. Not suitable for all listeners.

#10 The Balloon Bomb Feb 17, 2017

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In 1944, the Empire of Japan went to desperate lengths to disrupt American infrastructure stateside.

#09 Fumes & Fate Feb 01, 2017

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The mysterious and mundane origins of the legendary Oracle of Delphi.

#08 Jailbreak Jan 19, 2017

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In 1962, three men attempt a daring escape from the maximum security federal penitentiary on Alcatraz Island...

#07 The Christmas Truce Dec 14, 2016

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#06 The Pirate Queen Dec 07, 2016

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The story of a young woman working at a brothel to leading one of the largest pirate fleets every assembled.

#05 Mad Jack Churchill Nov 26, 2016

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How do you obtain the moniker "Mad?" One way is to fight in the Second World War armed with a broadsword, a longbow, and bagpipes.

#04 The Duel at Dawn Nov 23, 2016

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Alexander Hamilton and Aron Burr escalate from exchanging verbal blows to exchanging gunfire.

#03 The Deal with the Devil Nov 23, 2016

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Guitarist Robert Johnson becomes legendary, perhaps due to a Faustian bargain...