Best Vane Entertainment Podcasts (2024)

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30. Captain William Kidd: The official fall guy of the golden age of piracy 37:39

1+ y ago37:39

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Captain William Kidd was one of the most decorated and celebrated privateers at the end of the 17th century. So what happened to make him one of the most hated and wanted men during the Golden Age of Piracy? Lets find out together! PS. My sincerest apologies for the delay in this episode. Thank you for waiting! ryan@thestolengoodspodcast.com thesto…

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29. Yemelyan Pugachev: Outlaw and Russian Revolutionist 28:38

1+ y ago28:38

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In the 1770's when Russia was becoming a global power and Nobles were getting used to the modern world, the lower class paid a hefty price. One man named Yemalyan Ivanovich Pugachev decided not to take it any more and started a revolution that shook the Russian crown to its core and inspired another revolution almost 150 years later. email: ryan@th…

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28. Calico Jack, Anne Bonny & Mary Read: The Golden Age of Piracy's Greatest Threesome! 34:18

1+ y ago34:18

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Calico Jack may not have been the best pirate in the Golden Age of Pirates, but he had his moment in the sun and he is Famous for having the most notorious of women pirates of the Golden Age of Piracy Anne Bonny and Mary Read. Lets find out how it all happened. email: ryan@thestolengoodspodcast.com Website: thestolengoods.buzzsprout.com…

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27. John Dillinger: Public Enemy #1. 47:28

1+ y ago47:28

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John Dillinger started his life like any other kid who was a bit of a troublemaker. But through the years, the decisions he made and the circumstances he face turned him into the most known criminal in the world and exactly what the J Edgar Hoover needed to convince the government that the FBI needed to be stronger. On Behalf of John Dillinger, you…

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26. Sir Francis Drake: Elizabeth's Hero & Phillip's Nightmare. 32:25

1+ y ago32:25

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In the late 1500's Francis Drake, an English Mariner from a poor family rose up the ranks to become one of Queen Elizabeth's greatest Weapons against the Spanish. From his dark early times in the slave trade to his time as a privateer to his circumnavigation of the globe, this son of a poor minister did it all and even got knighted! Much to the Dis…

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25. The Colt Single Action Army Revolver: "The gun that won the west!" 31:17

1+ y ago31:17

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For my 25th episode anniversary I'm taking a step away from covering a person in the history of crime and covering a Pistol that saw a lot of it. The Colt Single Action Army. Few Guns have the level of fame and infamy that this gun does. So lets take a look at the Journey of this gun and the man that made it all possible... Samuel Colt. email: ryan…

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24. Killer Jim Miller: Devout Methodist. Family Man. Contract Killer? 34:39

1+ y ago34:39

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"Killer" James Brown Miller Carved out a large wake of destruction in Texas during the late 1800's into the early 1900's serving as a corrupt lawman and a killer for hire all while keeping up the appearance of being a loving husband and devout member of the church. But Don't let the looks fool you. He was a total psycho. Lets find out more about th…

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23. Black Jack Anderson: The Scourge of the Australian Seas 26:38

1+ y ago26:38

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Black Jack Anderson was an African American man who made his way down to Australia during the early 19th century while working in the whaling trade. Once down there he traded his Harpoon for a club and started Hunting seals and went even further and turned to Piracy. Not only was he Australia's only known pirate but one the only black pirates I hav…

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22. Claude Duval: The Ladies Highwayman 23:18

1+ y ago23:18

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Claude Duval grew up in France learning the ways of sophistication and seduction before turning to a life of highway robbery on the roads of England. There have been many Highwaymen who stole from rich nobles throughout European history. But nobody did it with as much style. Email: ryan@thestolengoodspodcast.com Website: thestolengoods.buzzsprout.c…

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21. Charles Vane: No Pardon For This Pirate 24:39

1+ y ago24:39

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Charles Vane went down in history as one of the only pirates in the later years of the golden age of piracy who refused the Kings Pardon which would grant him clemency. Not only that but he was a real jerk. How did a pirate who served under Henry Jennings, one of the most by the book pirates possible become such a nightmare? email: ryan@thestolengo…

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20. George Leonidas Leslie: The King of Bank Robbers 27:08

1+ y ago27:08

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In New York City in the 1870's on man was behind more than 80% of all the bank robberies in the Country. The best part was nobody knew who he was. Sure, they knew who he was, but they knew who he was about town. Nobody know that George Leonidas Leslie was living a double life as one of the most Genius bank robbers of all time. email: ryan@thestolen…

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19. Marshall Ratliff: The Santa Claus Bank Robbery of 1927 24:43

2y ago24:43

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On December 23rd, 1927, the first National Bank of Cisco Texas was robbed by 4 bandits. One of them was wearing a Santa Claus outfit. Unfortunately for the Bandits, this robbery went horribly wrong and they end up becoming the targets of the biggest manhunt in West Texas history at that point. Find out what happened. email: ryan@thestolengoodspodca…

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18. Erik The Red - The Viking Outlaw Who Discovered Greenland 29:12

2y ago29:12

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Over 500 years before Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean Blue Erik Thorvaldson, AKA Erik The Red would commit a crime branding him an outlaw that would set the wheels in motion for him to discover Greenland and his Son Leif to become the first European to set foot on North American soil. But who was Erik the Red and what made a man an outlaw in …

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17. Vincenzo Perrugia: The Heist of the Mona Lisa 27:38

2y ago27:38

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In 1911 a petty criminal named Vincenzo Perrugia did the unthinkable and stole the Mona Lisa from the Louvre Museum in France. Almost over night this painting went from being an excellent work of art appreciated almost exclusively by Art Enthusiasts to being the most recognized work of art on the planet. Lets look at the story of this Painting and …

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16. Henry Every (Avery): The One That Got Away 40:39

2y ago40:39

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Henry Every became famous for making one of the biggest scores in pirate history and getting away with it and vanishing off the face of the earth. But what may have made him even more infamous was his horrid treatment of his victims. Henry Every may have earned the nickname The Pirate King and The Successful pirate, but he is a piece of crap in my …

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15. Harry Tracy: Cold Blooded Killer 27:26

2y ago27:26

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You don't hear about Harry Tracy in the same sentences as Billy the Kid and Butch Cassidy but during the turn of the century he was quite possibly the most feared man in America if not the western Hemisphere. Lets look at the course of history that brought a young boy from Wisconsin to an all out manhunt 27 years later in Washington. ryan@thestolen…

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14. Eustace the Monk: Scourge of Land and Sea 28:35

2y ago28:35

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From his humble beginnings as the son of a Nobleman in Boulogne to an Admiral in the battle of Sandwich, this crafty monk does not get the recognition he deserves. Few outlaws have caused havoc on both land and sea. Email: ryan@thestolengoodspodcast.com Website: www.thestolengoods.buzzsprout.comBy Ryan McCarthy

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13. Zheng Yi Sao: From a Prostitute to a Pirate Queen 32:33

2y ago32:33

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In the Early 19th Century the South China Sea saw a a huge influx in pirate activity. At the heart of this was woman who came from the humblest of roots to become the leader of the largest pirate syndicate in history. But How did she get there? Email: ryan@thestolengoodspodcast.com Website: thestolengoods.buzzsprout.com…

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12. Black Bart Roberts: The Last Great Pirate of the Golden Age 39:36

2y ago39:36

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Bartholomew Roberts AKA Black Bart was possibly the most successful pirate of all time. But his record of over 400 ships being captured and destroyed came with a lot of horrible acts. Unlike Black Sam and Blackbeard, this man was a true villain.By Ryan McCarthy

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11. Butch and Sundance: South America or Bust! 47:13

2y ago47:13

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This is the final chapter in the Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid Saga. We all know that They went down to South America. But how did it happen and what happened when they got there. Lets find out!!By Ryan McCarthy

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10) Butch and Sundance: The Wild Bunch 37:23

2y ago37:23

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Hey! we are on episode 3 of the Butch and Sundance saga! This week we will take a look at the crazy things the two outlaws did while with the whole gang!By Ryan McCarthy

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9. The Sundance Kid: Before He Meets Butch Cassidy 29:49

2y ago29:49

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Last week we took a look at Butch Cassidy's Origin Story. This week We take a look at Sundance from his humble roots in Pennsylvania to the wild west.By Ryan McCarthy

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8. Butch Cassidy: Before He Meets Sundance 35:58

2y ago35:58

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This is the first episode in a 4 episode series (was originally going to be 3) about Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. They didn't meet until they were about 30. But what about the early years? So this episode is all about Butch Cassidy before he starts a partnership that would live on in infamy.By Ryan McCarthy

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7. Samuel "Black Sam" Bellamy: The Prince of Pirates 31:11

2y ago31:11

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Samuel "Black Sam" Bellamy is considered the richest pirate of all time, accumulating a whopping 120 million dollars in loot! And he did it all while treating his crew and his captives with kindness and respect. Who says nice guys finish last?By Ryan McCarthy

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6. Captain Thunderbolt: The Baddest of all Bushrangers! 32:05

2y ago32:05

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Frederick Wordsworth Ward grew up the son of a convict and the product of a harsh penal system. But so did many other bushrangers of Australia's 1800's. He just did it in style.By Ryan McCarthy

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5. Johnny Ringo: A Cowboy King Or A Tragic Soul 46:36

2y ago46:36

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Johnny Ringo Started life like any other midwestern boy. So how did he become such a cold blooded outlaw? What tragedies haunt the heart of this tormented Tombstonian?By Ryan McCarthy

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4. Grace O'Malley: This Ain't No Boys Club 41:06

2y ago41:06

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Whether Grace O'Malley was battling 16th century sexism, the English, leading her Clan or raising her 4 Children, one fact remains. She was one bad mother!By Ryan McCarthy

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3. Tiburcio Vasquez: Lawbreaker and Heartbreaker 41:53

2y ago41:53

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Charismatic until the very end, Tiburcio Vasquez fought for the rights of Mexican Californios in the 1850s through 1870s Stealing only from the invading Americans. Whether he was being chased by the law or by women, He sure gave the west coast a run for its money.By Ryan McCarthy

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2. Blackbeard: The Poster Child for Piracy 31:27

2y ago31:27

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In just two years Blackbeard managed to capture the imaginations and terror of people on both sides of the Atlantic. But what made Him Such a brazen buccaneer?By Ryan McCarthy

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1. Robin Hood> The Man, The Myth, The Legend 32:09

2y ago32:09

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For my first episode, join me as we dive into the world of Robin Hood! No one truly knows whether or not he really existed but that hasn't stopped him from capturing the imaginations of millions of people for 600 years.By Ryan McCarthy

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30. Captain William Kidd: The official fall guy of the golden age of piracy 37:39

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29. Yemelyan Pugachev: Outlaw and Russian Revolutionist 28:38

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28. Calico Jack, Anne Bonny & Mary Read: The Golden Age of Piracy's Greatest Threesome! 34:18

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27. John Dillinger: Public Enemy #1. 47:28

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26. Sir Francis Drake: Elizabeth's Hero & Phillip's Nightmare. 32:25

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25. The Colt Single Action Army Revolver: "The gun that won the west!" 31:17

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24. Killer Jim Miller: Devout Methodist. Family Man. Contract Killer? 34:39

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23. Black Jack Anderson: The Scourge of the Australian Seas 26:38

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22. Claude Duval: The Ladies Highwayman 23:18

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21. Charles Vane: No Pardon For This Pirate 24:39

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20. George Leonidas Leslie: The King of Bank Robbers 27:08

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19. Marshall Ratliff: The Santa Claus Bank Robbery of 1927 24:43

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18. Erik The Red - The Viking Outlaw Who Discovered Greenland 29:12

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17. Vincenzo Perrugia: The Heist of the Mona Lisa 27:38

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16. Henry Every (Avery): The One That Got Away 40:39

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15. Harry Tracy: Cold Blooded Killer 27:26

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14. Eustace the Monk: Scourge of Land and Sea 28:35

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13. Zheng Yi Sao: From a Prostitute to a Pirate Queen 32:33

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12. Black Bart Roberts: The Last Great Pirate of the Golden Age 39:36

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11. Butch and Sundance: South America or Bust! 47:13

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10) Butch and Sundance: The Wild Bunch 37:23

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9. The Sundance Kid: Before He Meets Butch Cassidy 29:49

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8. Butch Cassidy: Before He Meets Sundance 35:58

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7. Samuel "Black Sam" Bellamy: The Prince of Pirates 31:11

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6. Captain Thunderbolt: The Baddest of all Bushrangers! 32:05

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5. Johnny Ringo: A Cowboy King Or A Tragic Soul 46:36

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4. Grace O'Malley: This Ain't No Boys Club 41:06

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3. Tiburcio Vasquez: Lawbreaker and Heartbreaker 41:53

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2. Blackbeard: The Poster Child for Piracy 31:27

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1. Robin Hood> The Man, The Myth, The Legend 32:09

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