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Ep 279 - The Rise of Catherine The Great Jan 30, 2026

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Ep 279 is loose! And we have the story of another famous woman from history - Empress of Russia, Catherine the Great! And it's not all horseplay...

How did Catherine come to power? What became of Peter III? And will there never be justice for the rats?!

The secret ingredient is...Russia!

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Ep 278 - The Gatton Murders Jan 23, 2026

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Ep 278 is loose! And it's a grim tale this week of a bizarre and brutal attack on a family in Gatton, Queensland.

What happened on that dusty road one festive night? Who was responsible? And did the banana farm have any luck?

It's a grim one this week, so tread carefully.

The secret ingredient is...a horse and cart!

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Ep 277 - The Curse of the Hope Diamond Jan 16, 2026

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Ep 277 is loose! And we're telling the tale of the dazzling but deadly Hope Diamond...

Where did the Hope Diamond come from? Who did it curse across history? And what did Mike the Dog have to do with its evil ways?!

The secret ingredient is...a jeweller!

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Source this week include

"Hope Diamond". Smithsonian Institution
Archive articles in The New York Times.
"The Secret History Of The Hope Diamond: How Pierre Cartier Sold A Cursed Jewel".
"U.S. has Sun King's stolen gem, say French experts". Canada.com.
"George Switzer; Got Hope Diamond for Smithsonian". The Washington Post.
“Louis XIV: King of France and Navarre 1638-1715”. Chateau de Versailles
“Assassination Attempt on King Louis XV by Damiens in 1757”. Chateau de Versailles
“Delivering the Hope Diamond”. Smithsonian National Postal Museum
"...the diamond's notorious past". PBS. Archived from the original on April 15, 2013.
“When The Washington Post Covered Up A Presidential Scandal”. WETA Boundary Stones
"Historical Time Line, The French Blue / Part I-III". The French Blue.
“The Blue Hope Diamond Glows Red”. Smithosonian Story. August 19, 2009.

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Ep 276 - Joseph Elwell and the Perils of Bridge Jan 09, 2026

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Ep 276 is loose! Happy New Year, we are back with a classic locked room murder mystery!

Who was Joseph Ewell? How did he end up dead in his New York home? And is Bridge really a dangerous game to play?

The secret ingredient is...playing cards!

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Ep 275 - Christmas Q&A Special Dec 19, 2025

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Happy holidays, Merry Christmas and Good Krampus Vibes to all! This is our end of year, festive Q&A special - and extra long episode where we answer all of your questions, drink fizz and sample some spicy pigs-in-blanket.

From queries about the show and poisons to our ideal festive snacks, perfect holiday and Nick's thing about being an official hermit, we have a lot of fun with this episode and hope you enjoy it too!

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Ep 274 - The Brutal Vengeance of Olga of Kiev Dec 12, 2025

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Ep 274 is loose! And we have another badass woman from history tell the tale of Saint Olga, one ruler you really did not want to mess with...

Who was Olga? Why was she so hell bent on revenge? And should we use more birds in warfare?

The secret ingredient is...a boat!

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Sources this week include https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olga_of_Kiev

https://museumhack.com/olga-of-kiev/

https://www.thoughtco.com/princess-olga-of-kiev-3529733

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Ep 273 - The Bloody History of Marie Tussaud Dec 05, 2025

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Ep 273 is loose! And we're diving into the history of one of the world's most famous attractions, Madame Tussauds!

Who was the woman behind the famed house of wax? How did she learn her skills? And is this the most tenuous cocktail link in history?

The secret ingredient is....wax!

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Sources this week include Memoirs of Madame Tussaud, Madame Tussaud A Life in Wax by Kate Berridge, Madame Tussaud and the History of Waxworks by Pamela Pilbeam, Geri Walton, Madame Tussauds' website, history dives into Jean Paul Marat and Philip Philidor.

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Ep 272 - The Double Life of Eugène-François Vidocq Nov 28, 2025

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Ep 272 is loose and we're off to France to hear the tale of a man who played on both sides of the law...

Who was Eugene? How did a criminal end up leading a police force? And how do YOU Google?

The secret ingredient is...a rogue!

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Ep 271 - Kings, Queens and Clever Marketing in the Viking Age Nov 21, 2025