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Before they created Corn Flakes and Froot Loops, the Kelloggs ran a deadly sanitarium and subscribed to a dangerous religion. The last name synonymous with breakfast foods is also linked to strange deaths, suspicious tragedies, and even murder. In this eight-part series, host Jenn Carpenter breaks down the complicated Kellogg legacy, from cereal to killers.
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The Horrible Story of the Villisca Ax Murder House
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Content warning: This episode goes into detail about a pretty gruesome crime involving both adults and children. Who would have known that the midwest was such a hotbed for ax murder? Join us to learn about the 1912 murder that forever changed the small town of Villisca, Iowa.By Shannon
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The Wacky Life of John Harvey Kellogg and his Battle Creek Sanitarium
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Join us as we explore Michigan's Battle Creek Sanitarium, where steampunk meets cornflakes meets Fleet meets WTF. Dr. Kellogg was truly a weirdo, and not in a good way. TW: Lots of talk about human bodily functions, abusive medical practices, mention of medical abuse against children.By Shannon
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In this episode we explore Alcatraz Island, from its place among the Ohlone and various other tribes as an island of evil spirits, through it's time as a military prison, supermax prison and ultimately a place of protest for America's treatment of indigenous populations. Support Indigenous Americans: Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women …
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The Tragic Tale of NYU's Brown Building, site of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire
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Join us as we explore NYU's Brown building, formerly the Asch building, site of the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist fire. Content warning: Graphic description of a fire related catastrophe + a bit of grown up language.By Shannon
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Join me on a nautical journey through the incredible and sometimes heartbreaking history of the RMS Queen Mary. Whether it's lighthearted ghost stories, maritime history or grim disasters you're into, Queen Mary has something for everyone.By Shannon
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The Spooky History of the Jerome Grand Hotel/United Valley Hospital
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Join us as we explore the haunted history of the Jerome Grand Hotel. Content warning: Mention of suicide Content notification: That sound is my cohost, Potato--a chunky chihuahua who has no appreciation for spooky storytelling snoring in the background. Enjoy the show! Get started with Buzzsprout today!…
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Join us as we explore a tiny island off the coast of Venice with a big, twisted history. Poveglia Island has seen grisly death, disease and torment spanning across hundreds of years and is a highlight of local legend in the Venice area. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If y…
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Ghosts of the past haunt the streets of Cereal City, and the Kellogg legacy lives on. A look at Battle Creek today. THEME SONG Bad Ideas (distressed) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3412-bad-ideas-distressed- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ RESOURCES The Kelloggs: The Battling Brothers of Kalamazoo …
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The streets of Cereal City were never more dangerous than in the early 1980s, when three young women were raped and murdered over the span of six months. Locals feared a satanic cult might be to blame, but authorities found themselves asking a different question- was the culprit a serial killer, or a killer who sold cereal? THEME SONG Bad Ideas (di…
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1986 was on track to be a stellar year for musician Ricky Goddard. He'd just gone into business for himself, was building a new house, and most importantly, was expecting his first child with his new wife. But before January's end, the Goddards' dreams were shattered when Ricky was found murdered in the family home. The resulting investigation led …
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When a beautiful wife and mother is savagely murdered in her own home, the investigation into her death reveals the seedy underbelly of life at the Kellogg factory. The murder of Daisy Zick was once referred to as Michigan's #1 murder mystery, and remains one of Cereal City's oldest cold cases. THEME SONG Bad Ideas (distressed) by Kevin MacLeod Lin…
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Throughout Dr. Kellogg's rise to fame and the success of his sanitarium, one man stood in the shadows doing much of the work but getting none of the credit- his younger brother Will. When Will took one of the doctor's discarded projects and turned it into a multi-million dollar empire, their bitter sibling rivalry turned deadly. The brothers spent …
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When Dr. Kellogg stole the Battle Creek Sanitarium out from under Mother White and the Seventh Day Adventist Church, the scorned prophet swore there would be hell to pay. Soon after, hell on earth visited Battle Creek in the form of a series of suspicious fires known as "The West End Fires." Buildings burned, fortunes were lost, and a war was waged…
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At the age of 24, Dr. Kellogg took over as director of the Battle Creek Sanitarium, also known as "The San." In his quest to provide his famous guests with top-notch care, Dr. Kellogg pushed dangerous treatments that put many of his patients in the ground, rather than on the road to wellness. THEME SONG Bad Ideas (distressed) by Kevin MacLeod Link:…
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John Harvey Kellogg was a walking contradiction. A religious fanatic and a man of science. A racist and a philanthropist. A man so obsessed with wellness, he paid no mind to how many died in his care, so long as it furthered his studies. A health fanatic with a creative mind, Dr. Kellogg invented machines designed for treatment that were better sui…
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Coming June 11, 2020- a So Dead miniseries! Before they created Corn Flakes and Froot Loops, the Kelloggs ran a deadly sanitarium and subscribed to a dangerous religion. The last name synonymous with breakfast foods is also linked to strange deaths, suspicious tragedies, and even murder. In this eight-part series, host Jenn Carpenter breaks down th…
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