Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murders

Latest Episodes:

Dorset Street: The Worst Street In London Sep 03, 2008

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This episode welcomes special guest, author Fiona Rule to discuss her book 'The Worst Street In London', a history of Dorset Street in Spitalfields. It was on this street where the Ripper's final victim, Mary Jane Kelly, lived and died. Rich in history, but poor for hundreds of years, Dorset Street is a unique, notorious, and now lost part of London's history. Joining the podcast as guest co-host is Coral Kelly from the Whitechapel Society. Robert McLaughlin and Jonathan Menges also appear.

Still Warm: The Murder of Mary Ann Nichols Aug 25, 2008

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This episode covers the 31 August murder of Mary Ann Nichols, who is widely considered to be the first victim of 'Jack the Ripper'. Listen in as Robert McLaughlin, Ally Ryder and Howard Brown join Jonathan Menges to discuss the murder of 'Polly' and all of the events surrounding the discovery of her body in Bucks Row. Later, researcher Chris Scott joins the podcast to add his input on this crime that popularly inaugurated the Autumn of Terror

A Portrait Of Francis Tumblety Aug 18, 2008

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This episode of Rippercast welcomes researcher and author Tim Riordan to the show to discuss the life and times of Ripper suspect Dr. Francis Tumblety. Listen in as Mr. Riordan talks about his discovery of the first photograph to surface of the famous Indian Herb Doctor, as well as the highlights and low-lights of the colorful Doctor's life. Joining the podcast as co-host is Ally Ryder

Watching the Detectives Jul 28, 2008

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This episode of Rippercast surveys the history of the Whitechapel Murders in documentaries. Listen in as Jonathan Menges and Mike Covell, joined by special guest, author Philip Hutchinson, discuss Jack the Ripper documentaries on video, DVD and television from 1959 to the present day.

Blondes, Psychics and Abberline's Crutch Jul 14, 2008

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This episode of Rippercast welcomes Cindy Collins Smith, the talent behind www.hollywoodripper.com. Joining the show to discuss Jack the Ripper in the movies is Chris Scott, Ally Ryder, Mike Covell and Lavaughn Towell

Jack in the Docks Jul 07, 2008

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This episode is a discussion of the 'Jack the Ripper and the East End' exhibition that was held at the Museum in the Docklands, London, from 15 May thru 2 November 2008. Special guests joining this episode are authors Jana Oliver, Philip Hutchinson and John Bennett. Hear their reviews and impressions of the exhibit as well as the coinciding lectures being hosted by the Docklands. Co-hosting this episode are Ally Ryder, Paul Begg, Mike Covell and Jonathan Menges

The Ripper Scribes Jun 30, 2008

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This episode is a conversation featuring authors Martin Fido and Paul Begg. Author and researcher Chris Scott sits in as well as Prof. Lavaughn Towell. The discussion centers on Fido, Begg and Skinner's work on the updated book 'Jack the Ripper A-Z', and some challenges faced by authors and researchers when working on the Whitechapel murders. Ally Ryder, Robert McLaughlin, Mike Covell and Jonathan Menges co-host.

The Case in Progress: with Chris Scott Jun 22, 2008

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This episode welcomes researcher and author Chris Scott to the podcast. Mr. Scott, contributing editor of Ripperologist magazine, census researcher, press report archivist, and author of 'Will the Real Mary Kelly...?' discusses many aspects of the case. The subjects include his ongoing investigation and findings into the lives of those involved in the Autumn of Terror, his thoughts on the mystery of Mary Jane Kelly and her circle, as well as other histories of persons of interest in the Whitechapel Murders investigation. Joining this episode is Paul Begg, Robert McLaughlin and Jonathan Menges

The Gathering: The 2008 JtR Conference Jun 17, 2008

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Rippercast welcomes Kelly Robinson, organizer of the 2008 US Jack the Ripper conference. Ms. Robinson lets us know what to expect from this years biennial gathering taking place in Knoxville, TN. We hear about the guest speakers currently on tap, some social events that have taken place at past conferences and what the first-time conference attendee might expect. She also discusses what goes into the planning of this all important event for researchers and novices of the Whitechapel murders. With Robert McLaughlin, Ally Ryder and Jonathan Menges

Pupils of the Abyss: With Prof. Lavaughn Towell Jun 08, 2008

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Rippercast welcomes Professor Lavaughn Towell from the University of Tulsa, Oklahoma, to discuss his Seminar class on Jack the Ripper's London. Listen in as Paul Begg, Robert McLaughlin and Jonathan Menges talk with Prof. Towell about conducting a class on the Whitechapel murders in an American University, related aspects of the Victoria period that interest him, as well as other criminal cases and their lasting legacies in both the UK and the USA