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Ep 209 - David Rizzio, Lord Darnley & Mary Queen of Scots Jul 12, 2024

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Ep 209 is loose, and we're back in one of our favourite eras, examining the chaotic murders that haunted Mary Queen of Scots.

What is Mary's story as Queen? Why were the murders around her so significant? And have we solved the mystery of what the chair in the garden was used for?

The secret ingredient is...Scotland!

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Sources this week include Smithsonian Magazine, Westminster Abbey, MaryQueenofScots.net, National Museums Scotland, Rival Queens: The Betrayal of Mary, Queen of Scots by Kate Williams, History Hit, The King is Dead by Susannah Lipscomb, British Library blog, Young Queens by Leah Redmond Chang, Embroidering Her Truth by Clare Hunter, and Rizzio by Denise Mina and surrounding interviews.

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Ep 208 - Al Capone, Public Enemy No. 1 Jul 05, 2024

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Ep 208 is loose and we have the story of possibly the most famous mobster of all time - Al Capone.

Who was this larger than life kingpin? How did he get his nickname Scarface? And how do piano-wielding nuns figure in this tale?

The secret ingredient is...Chicago!

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Sources include

https://www.history.com/topics/crime/al-capone

https://allthatsinteresting.com/al-capone-death

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/643902/al-capone-facts

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Capone

https://www.historyhit.com/gangster-profiles-al-capone/

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Ep 207 - The Many Cons of Amy Bock Jun 28, 2024

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Ep 207 is loose, and it's time for the tale of Amy Bock and her many scams.

Who was this fraud-loving lady? What drove her to con so many people? And could Nick be more shocked in this episode?

The secret ingredient is...a wedding!

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Sources include Mad or Bad?: The Life and Exploits of Amy Bock 1859-1943 by Jenny Coleman, Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand, New Zealand History, RNZ and the Black Sheep podcast.

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Ep 206 - Gregor MacGregor & The Land That Never Was Jun 21, 2024

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Ep 206 is loose, and we have the tale of one of the boldest confidence tricks in history!

Who was Gregor MacGregor? Where was the wonderous land of Poyais? And how many medals can a man wear and still walk?

The secret ingredient is...the island of Curaçao!

Sources this week inclue:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregor_MacGregor

allthatsinteresting.com/gregor-macgregor

www.historytoday.com/miscellanies/gregor-macgregor-prince-poyais

www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/Gregor-MacGregor-Prince-Of-Poyais/

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Ep 205 - Thief-Taking & Thievery with Jonathan Wild Jun 14, 2024

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Ep 205 is loose! And we have a duplicitous rogue for you this week in the shape of supposed thief-taker Jonathan Wild.

Who was this 1700s 'gent'? How did he know where all the thieves were? And will we ever get over this week's cocktail?

The secret ingredient is...a buttock!

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Sources this week include The Thieves' Opera: The Remarkable Lives and Deaths of Jonathan Wild, Thief-taker and Jack Sheppard, House-breaker by Lucy Moore, The Oyster Man blog, The Old Bailey online.

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Ep 204 - Who Killed Harry Oakes? Jun 07, 2024

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Ep 204 is loose! And we're on a journey to the USA, Canada and The Bahamas to find out what happened to Sir Harry Oakes.

Who was this self-made man? How was a King involved in his

story? And how will YOU be celebrating Pride?

The secret ingredient is...a King!

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Sources this week include:

https://www.grunge.com/865029/the-unsolved-murder-of-sir-harry-oakes/

https://medium.com/@csvoll/the-island-murder-mystery-that-entangled-a-royal-cc350f491e6e

https://artsfile.ca/midas-touched-the-amazing-life-and-tragic-death-of-sir-harry-oakes/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_de_Marigny

https://newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/the-sensational-murder-of-sir-harry-oakes/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Oakes#:~:text=3%20public%20course.-,Murder,being%20concentrated%20around%20the%20eyes.

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Ep 203 - Daniel Good & The Preliminary Police May 31, 2024

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Ep 203 is loose, and we have a body in a stable, a policed-up London and a lot of people saying 'what's all this then?'

Who was Daniel Good? Why did a pair of trousers uncover a murder? And how does no one spot a man carrying a bed?!

The secret ingredient is...the police!

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Sources this week include

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Ep 202 - Aleister Crowley Part II : The Magic Spirals May 24, 2024

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It's Part II of our deep dive into the life and magic of occultist Aleister Crowley.

As he builds his new religion, he alienates those closest to him and then there's that sex magic business....

What did Crowley truly believe? Did he see an alien by accident? And what do you use your orgasms for?

The secret ingredient is...a demon!

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Sources include The Confessions of Aleister Crowley - Aleister Crowley

Perdurabo: The Life of Aleister Crowley - Richard Kaczynski

The Encyclopedia of Witches and Witchcraft - Rosemary Ellen Guiley

www.grunge.com/292423/the-messed-up-true-story-of-english-occultist-aleister-crowley/

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aleister_Crowley

allthatsinteresting.com/aleister-crowley

www.learnreligions.com/aleister-crowley-thelemic-prophet-95903

www.historicmysteries.com/history/who-was-aleister-crowley/13088/

www.boleskinehouse.org/aleister-crowley/

thelemapedia.org/index.php/Main_Page

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Ep 201 - The Magic & Mystery of Aleister Crowley Part I May 17, 2024

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We're back for season 5 and are diving into the story of occultist, magician, writer and (checks notes) mountaineer, Aleister Crowley.

In the first of 2 episodes, we dive deep into the enigmatic life of Aleister Crowley to find the man behind the myths.

Was much known about his childhood? How did he join the Golden Dawn? And how do you do a magic staircase fight?

The secret ingredient is...dawn!

Sources include The Confessions of Aleister Crowley - Aleister Crowley

Perdurabo: The Life of Aleister Crowley - Richard Kaczynski

The Encyclopedia of Witches and Witchcraft - Rosemary Ellen Guiley

www.grunge.com/292423/the-messed-up-true-story-of-english-occultist-aleister-crowley/

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aleister_Crowley

allthatsinteresting.com/aleister-crowley

www.learnreligions.com/aleister-crowley-thelemic-prophet-95903

www.historicmysteries.com/history/who-was-aleister-crowley/13088/

www.boleskinehouse.org/aleister-crowley/

thelemapedia.org/index.php/Main_Page

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Bonus Patreon Release - The Tottenham Outrage May 03, 2024

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Bonus release of one of our favourite Patreon episodes - The Tottenham Outrage.

As Nick & Sinead are on their season break, this is a free release of our subscriber content from Patreon to keep you frantic.

Enjoy this tale of a famous heist in London 1909 as two criminals try to outrun the law - and everyone else. Expect trams, horses, potatoes, a LOT of guns and 400 rounds of ammunition. Delivered by fools, as always :)

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