Best Savagely Delightful Podcasts (2024)

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NO 26: Cacey Nardolillo - Lexington Chamber Music Festival 28:56

18h ago28:56

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Cacey Nadalilo, Executive Director of the Chamber Music Festival of Lexington, shares insights into this year's highly anticipated festival, including the variety of programming and community outreach initiatives. Joined by host Kate Savage, Cacey highlights the festival's mission to bring world-class chamber music to Central Kentucky through an ar…

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No. 35: Phoebe White - Cowgirl's Delight 26:00

10d ago26:00

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Phoebe White is a 14 year old multi-instrumentalist, singer / songwriter whose first nationally released album in 2022 when she was 12, debuted at number 7 on the Western radio charts. Phoebe was a featured guest on the GRAND OLE OPRY in 2023 where she performed with Grammy award winners Riders in the Sky. She was presented with a special honorary…

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No 34: Becky Alley and Samantha Simpson of Muse Collective 29:12

1M ago29:12

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Samantha Simpson and Becky Alley, founders of the Muse Collective, a curatorial group in Lexington were inspired by the closure of Parachute Factory and the dearth of gallery space in the city. They discuss their innovative approach to building community and fostering inclusivity through pop-up exhibitions in unconventional spaces like garages and …

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No. 33: Larry Kezele and Yvonne Giles - The Freedom Train Monument 34:40

1M ago34:40

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Larry Kezele, owner of Ruth Hunt Candy and the early champion for the soon-to-be installed Freedom Train Monument, and Yvonne Giles, Historian and Researcher also known as The African American History Guru, talk about the lives of the enslaved couple Lewis and Harriet Hayden and how once escaped from Lexington to the north, they became freedom figh…

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Episode 110: 'The Axeman's Jazz': A Century of Unsolved Murders 1:26:43

1M ago1:26:43

1:26:43

Join us this week as we dive deep into the terrifying mystery of the Axeman of New Orleans, a jazz-loving serial killer who terrorized the big easy from 1918 to 1919. Discover the details of his gruesome attacks, the theories surrounding his identity, and the chilling letter he sent, threatening more bloodshed. Could he be connected to the early ma…

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No. 32: Jordan Campbell - Executive Director, Gateway Regional Arts Center 32:46

2M ago32:46

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Jordan Campbell, an award-winning actor and educator originally from Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, is a leading figure in the global arts and culture ecosystem. His career spans theatre, education, and policy, utilizing his acting background for diverse creative initiatives. While Jordan has performed worldwide, including on Broadway tours and prestigiou…

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Episode 109: Savage Cravings: True Stories of Cannibalism 1:08:42

2M ago1:08:42

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In this episode of Horror House, hosts we delve into two chilling historic cases of cannibalism. First, we discuss James Sligo Jameson, the heir to the Jameson whiskey fortune, who facilitated the cannibalism of a slave girl in the Congo. Following that, we explore the grizzly exploits of Levi Boone Helm, a notorious criminal who turned to chowing …

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No. 31: Constance Grayson - Pictures at an Exhibition 26:38

2M ago26:38

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As a young girl growing up in Kentucky, Constance Grayson was drawn to and influenced by traditional handcrafts. She learned traditional quilting techniques from her Appalachian aunts and was fascinated, even as a young child, with the interplay of color, form and texture. Although she no longer utilizes the traditional techniques she learned as a …

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Episode 108: 'Treehouse Kingpin': The Rise and Fall of Scott Scurlock 1:29:32

3M ago1:29:32

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In this weeks episode, we delve into the captivating story of Scott Scurlock, known as the 'Hollywood Bandit.' We discuss Scurlock's dramatic life, including his early foray into the drug trade while still in college, and how he would later pull off 18 daring bank heists in a 4 year span, amassing over 2 million dollars before a final dramatic robb…

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Episode 107: The Most Haunted House in Britain: 30 East Drive 1:11:15

3M ago1:11:15

1:11:15

When looking at it from the outside, the home at number 30 East Drive, Pontefract looks just like your run of the mill council house from the 50's. However, it's the supposed evil that lurks within that has given it the title of the most haunted home in Britain. But, how true is that title? Is 30 East Drive home to a vengeful spirit of a monk who h…

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No. 30: Shawn Okpebholo - Composer in Residence, Lexington Philharmonic 20:42

3M ago20:42

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Shawn Okpebholo was born in Lexington, Kentucky and a graduate of Tates Creek High School. He earned his doctoral degree in composition from the University of Cincinnati's Celloge-Conservatory of Music. Currently he serves as the Jonathan Blanchard Distinguished Professor of Composition at Wheaton College-Conservatory of Music and the Saykaly-Garbu…

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Episode 106: The Tragic Case of the Powell Family 1:23:41

3M ago1:23:41

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On the surface, Josh and Susan Powell looked to have the perfect marriage. Both members of the church, and raising two children, to those on the outside it looked like the typical happy family. However, behind closed doors things would be quite different, and when Susan would go missing, it would turn out that Josh was not the devoted husband he se…

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No. 29: Rob Southard - Photodocumentarian 31:35

3M ago31:35

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After receiving his BFA from University of Louisville in 2005, James Robert Southard worked for years as a freelance photojournalist and artist. In 2008 he left for Pittsburgh for graduate school in Fine Arts at Carnegie Mellon University. After graduating in 2011he was invited to international exhibitions such as the Moscow Biennale for Young Art,…

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Episode 105: Annabelle the Doll and the Cursed Inanimates 1:24:26

3M ago1:24:26

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From dolls and chairs to paintings, there are no shortage of supposed cursed or possessed objects out there. But, what are the stories behind these objects? Well, join us as we talk about four supposedly cursed objects, from Annabelle the doll to a very ordinary looking chair that has an impressive kill count, and uncover the stories behind them. .…

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Episode 104: Jesse James: Folk Hero and Cold Blooded Criminal 1:38:49

4M ago1:38:49

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There are few figures of the 'Wild West' that carry as much lore and legend as Jesse Woodson James. A former Confederate guerrilla turned outlaw, Jesse was portrayed as an outlaw hero, who only stole from the rich to give to the poor. But, this would really only be a myth, and Jesse James was not the hero he was portrayed to be, but rather a cold b…

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No. 28: Wylie Caudill - Official Artist for 150th Kentucky Derby 28:31

4M ago28:31

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Originally from Cynthiana, Kentucky, Wylie Caudill has emerged as a distinguished artist, rooted in the verdant landscape of Lexington. He is presently this year’s official artist for the prestigious 150th Kentucky Derby. Wylie's artistic narrative is woven with a distinctive imprint—a signature style he affectionately terms as "organic repetition.…

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Episode 103: Elliot Rodger: The ‘Incel King’ and the Isla Vista Killings 1:17:19

4M ago1:17:19

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If you read his Manifesto, Elliot Rodger would portray himself as a tortured soul. Downtrodden. Passed over. But in reality, he would turn out to be someone full of hate. Full of bitterness. And this hate was directed at woman, due to them rejecting his advances towards them. And that hate would build over time, and would result in what is known as…

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Twisted and Uncorked Present: Episode 119 - The One With Too Many Theories 59:03

4M ago59:03

59:03

Sierra has a crazy boat crime for this weeks special topic. Three women visisted a beach on the 4th of July weekend in 1966 and were never seen or heard from again. Patricia, Ann, and Renee left their belongings on the beach indicating that they would be returning, and while their are many theories, there are no leads. Let us know what you think an…

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No. 27: Kevin Nance - Geneva's Garden - Four Seasons of Beauty in Lexington's Gratz Park 31:10

4M ago31:10

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Kevin Nance is a photographer, arts journalist and poet living in Lexington, Kentucky. His photographs have been shown in solo and group exhibitions in Chicago, Portland, Danville and Lexington, including at the Lexington Art League, the Lexington Public Library, the University of Kentucky Hospital and Arts Connect’s Mobile Gallery. His two collect…

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Episode 102: The Strange Disappearance of Tara Calico 27:26

4M ago27:26

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Tara Calico left for a morning bike ride on the 20th September 1988. It was something she would do regularly, and would think nothing of anything nefarious unfolding. However, this time would be different, and this time Tara would not return home and would never been seen again. With little evidence coming to light in the 30+ years since her disapp…

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Episode 101: The Ammon Family Haunting: Paranormal Event or Hoax? 1:15:16

5M ago1:15:16

1:15:16

When Latoya Ammons and her family moved into their new home in Gary, Indiana, strange occurrences would very quickly plague the family. The events would escalate over the space of 7 months, and the family would later be told they shared their home with 200 spirits. But, is this a case of genuine paranormal activity and demonic possession, or just a…

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No. 26: Arturo Alonzo Sandoval - Artist and Exhibitor in "Raidance" 29:26

5M ago29:26

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Born in 1942 in Espanola, New Mexico, Arturo Alonzo Sandoval is a fiber artist and educator best known for his weavings and for incorporating unconventional recycled materials – including vinyl and microfilm – into his works. Arturo taught at several schools around the country before accepting a faculty position in the art department at the Univer…

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Episode 100: Joanna Dennehy: The KiIller who Murdered for Fun 1:48:29

5M ago1:48:29

1:48:29

Some people murder for money. Some murder for sport. But in the case of Joanna Dennehy, she murdered three people and attempted to kill two more because she wanted the fame that goes along with the most infamous of killers, and she found killing 'fun'. But, what turned Dennehy into one of the most infamous killers the UK has ever seen? And why did …

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Episode 99: Lisa Montgomery: Abuse Victim to Killer 1:17:04

5M ago1:17:04

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The story of Lisa Montgomery is a tragic tale. A broken woman who was horrifically abused from a very early age and failed by the system, Lisa would go on to kill Bobbie Stinnett and remove her 8 month old featus from her body, a crime that she would be given the death penalty for. Join us as we discuss what lead Lisa to commit such a heinous crime…

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No. 25: Mary Ann Taylor-Hall - Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame Inductee 2024 20:00

5M ago20:00

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Mary Ann Taylor-Hall was born Oct. 17, 1937, in Chicago, but spent much of her childhood in Florida. She attended the University of Florida and earned a masters in English at Columbia University. She taught at Auburn University, Miami of Ohio and the University of Puerto Rico before coming to the University of Kentucky in 1977. She met and married …

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Episode 98: The Strange Case of the Jamison Family 1:14:57

5M ago1:14:57

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14 years ago, the Jamison Family would drive 30 minutes from their home in in Eufaula, Oklahoma to view a 40 acre piece of property in Red Oak, Oklahoma. It was a trip the family would never return from, and it would be four years before the remains of Bobby, Sherilynn and Madison would be found. But, what happened to the family that day in 2009? A…

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Episode 97: The Daring Prison Escapes of Richard Lee McNair 1:10:31

6M ago1:10:31

1:10:31

On this podcast, we talk about many prolific killers, but we've not talked about a prolific prison escapee... until now. Enter Richard McNair, convicted murderer, who escaped no less than three different jails/prisons, with his third and final escape being straight out of an episode of MacGyver. Join us, and special guests Leo and Steven from Spoil…

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No. 24: Daniel Graham on Handmade Banjos and Art 32:02

6M ago32:02

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Daniel Graham was raised in a military family and moved every two years for most of his life. He comes from a family of storytellers who love investigation and creativity. He earned his Undergraduate Degree at the University of Florida in Printmaking and a Masters Degree from the University of Georgia also in Printmaking. Between the two programs…

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Episode 96: Graham Young: 'The Teacup Poisoner' 1:20:34

6M ago1:20:34

1:20:34

Graham Young was an odd child. He had a fascination with black magic and read extensively about the Nazis and Hitler. He was also extremely interested in chemistry, in particular poisons and would regard victorian era poisoner William Palmer as his personal hero. Curiosity can be a very dangerous thing, and this was made very, very clear when Young…

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Episode 95: The Slenderman Stabbings 1:20:16

6M ago1:20:16

1:20:16

What would you do, in the name of the 'Slenderman'? Unfortunately for 12 year old Peyton Leutner, her two friends Anissa Weir and Morgan Geyser would try to kill for the fictional internet monster, scared that he would kill their whole family unless they offered a sacrifice to appease him. A tragic tale of mental illness, and the influence of the i…

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No. 23: Jayne Moore Waldrop - She Remembered It All: The Art of Memory Painter Helen LaFrance 30:29

6M ago30:29

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Episode #23 of the Art Throb Podcast features a conversation with writer Jayne Moore Waldrop about her most recent illustrated children's book - She Remembered It All: The Art of Memory Painter Helen LaFrance. Jayne is the author Drowned Town, names a 2022 Great Group Reads seletion by the Women's National Book Association and INDIES Book of the Ye…

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Episode 94: ‘The Jersey Devil’: The Beast of the Pine Barrens 1:03:23

6M ago1:03:23

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If you go into the woods today, you're in for a big surprise. And that surprise may come in the form of a creature with hooves, wings and a high pitched scream. This week we talk about the beast of the Pine Barrens, 'The Jersey Devil'. But, is this cryptid a real demonic creature or just a scary story to tell in the dark? Join us, and Becca from Th…

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Episode 93: Vincent 'The Chin' Gigante: The 'Oddfather' of New York 1:26:57

7M ago1:26:57

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A senile old man wondering the streets in his pyjamas and bathrobe, muttering to himself and talking to inanimate objects such a parking meters may be a fairly common sight to see in New York City. But, in actuality this man was one of, and would eventually be, the most powerful mob boss in America who was able to run his crime family while keeping…

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No. 22: KEVIN LANE DEARINGER - COLD AS A SILVER SPOON 29:55

7M ago29:55

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Episode #22 of the Art Throb Podcast features a conversation with Kevin Lane Dearinger, a retired actor and teacher and recent author of a collection of poems titled COLD AS A SILVER SPOON. Kevin has written four volumes of theatre history two memoirs, assorted plays and monologues and five volumes of poetry. He tries to listen to a multitude of vo…

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Episode 92: The Shocking ‘Eight Immortals Murders' 50:20

7M ago50:20

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In the infamous words of country singer Kenny Rogers: "You've got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, know when to walk away, know when to run". For Zheng Lin and his wife, these would have been wise words to follow. Unfortunately for the couple, gambling debts would soon catch up to them, and the consequences would be most dire indeed…

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Episode 91: Anne Hamilton-Byrne and 'The Family' Cult 58:02

7M ago58:02

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Anne Hamilton-Byrne may have been a yoga instructor, but when you are of the firm belief that you are the reincarnation of Jesus Christ himself and that the world is coming to an end, teaching yoga is not going to be your career path. Starting a cult on the other hand, is far more apt. Join us, and a few very special guests, as we talk about heavy …

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Episode 90: Self Defence or Cold Blooded Murder? The Case of Sally McNeil 1:03:18

7M ago1:03:18

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Valentines night in '95 would turn out to be a night that would alter the life of Sally McNeil significantly. A beaten and battered woman at the hands of her husband Ray, the years of abuse would come to a brutal, bloody end on that night, with Ray the recipient of two shotgun blasts, one to the stomach and one to the face. What followed would be a…

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Episode 89: Two Cases of Disrespectful Funeral Workers 55:01

7M ago55:01

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The death of a loved one is one of the hardest things one has to go through. So, when a loved one does depart the earthly realm, one would expect them to be treated with dignity and respect by the funeral home workers entrusted to prepare them. Unfortunately, as we will find in this episode, this isn't always the case, as we look at two cases of fu…

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No. 21: Roda Ferraro - Director, Keeneland Library 29:42

8M ago29:42

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Roda has more than twenty years of experience leading, assessing, and promoting library, museum, research, and educational services, including her work with the Keeneland Library and National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. Through her focus on creating responsive systems of access for researchers and racing fans around the world, Keeneland Libr…

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Episode 88: The Legend of ‘The Mothman’: The Monster of Point Pleasant 53:37

8M ago53:37

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'Couples See Man-Sized Bird... Creature... Something' was the headline that ran in the Point Pleasant Register on the 16th November 1966. That man-sized creature would later become known as 'The Mothman', who would go on to terrorise the small town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia. But, what was 'The Mothman'? A real 6 to 7ft tall flying creature w…

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Episode 87: The Legend of Krampus, 'The Christmas Devil': A Horror House Christmas Special Part Two 36:24

8M ago36:24

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If you've been a naughty child this year, you better watch out, because he will know. And when the sound of his human foot alternating with his cloven hoof draw closer, and you're thrown in his sack and thrown into the flames of hell, you'll realise that its good to be, well, good. So, you'd better watch out, because Krampus is coming... . https://…

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No. 20: Colton Ryan (Actor & Singer) and Lyndy Franklin Smith (Co-founder and Artistic Director of the Lexington Theatre Company) 31:21

8M ago31:21

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Episode 20 of the Art Throb Podcast features Colton Ryan and Lyndy Smith in conversation about the upcoming Lexington Theatre Company's production of the annual Concert with the Stars in which Colton Ryan will be performing as the Headlining Veteran Star. Colton was recently nominated for a Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for his pe…

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Episode 86: 'The Twelve Murders of Christmas', A Horror House Christmas Special 1:01:38

8M ago1:01:38

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Christmas. A time for family get togethers, food comas, gift giving, getting merry and.... murder? Well, murder around Christmas time is more common that one would like to think. For part one of this years Horror House Xmas special, we talk about twelve murders that occurred during the festive season. Because what goes together better than Christma…

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Episode 85: Vlad the Impaler: The Real ‘Dracula' 1:15:02

8M ago1:15:02

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There are many rulers that will go down in history as brutal, tyrannical, and just plain shitty. And of those rulers, one name stands out. A man who took great pleasure in not only performing horrific acts of punishment on his enemies, but his own people. And it was impalement that would become is speciality. Hide your steaks, and 'stick' around fo…

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No.19: Katharine Erickson - Museum Manager, 21c Museum Hotel, Lexington 31:48

9M ago31:48

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Katharine was appointed in August 2023 as Museum Manager of the 21c Museum Hotel here in Lexington. Prior to that she has worked as an educator at a number of museums including The National Gallery of Art, the Washington National Cathedral, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and, for the majority of her career, at the Getty Villa in LA where she …

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Episode 84: Issei Sagawa: The Kobe Cannibal 1:05:45

9M ago1:05:45

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This week we delve into the case of Issei Sagawa, who if you don't know, was a murderer, cannibal and necrophile. Very much an unholy trinity of qualities! But, was Sagawa a terrible human being? Yes. Was he a pretty good marketing professional? Yes, unfortunately... . https://horrorhousetruecrimeandthemacabre.store https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hhp…

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No.18: Jessica Winters - Co-Founder of PRHBTN 37:12

9M ago37:12

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Episode 18 of the Art Throb podcast features Jessica Winters, one half of the husband/wife team who in 2011 founded PRHBTN, Lexington's first street art festival. For more than a decade, Jessica and John Winters have facilitated the installation of large-scale murals by international artists throughout Lexington and have hosted annual gallery event…

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Episode 83: Dalia Dippolito: When Your Murder for Hire Scheme Fails 1:22:02

9M ago1:22:02

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Dalia Dippolito would only be married to husband Michael for a short time before she grew tired of him. But did Dalia just go and divorce him, like any rational person would do? Nope. Instead she would plan his murder, going as far as paying a hitman to eliminate her husband. However, unfortunately for Dalia her plan to get rid of her husband would…

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Episode 82: Brenda Ann Spencer and The Grover Cleveland School Shooting 1:01:30

9M ago1:01:30

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Let's face it, nobody likes Mondays. This is especially true for Brenda Ann Spencer. And on the morning of the 29th January 1979, she decided she wanted to change this and liven this Monday up, however she decided that the way to do this was to take her rifle she was given as a Christmas present and take aim at the school opposite her family home, …

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NO 17: Buffy Lawson on getting into the KY hall of fame 32:05

9M ago32:05

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On Today’s Interview, Arts contributor Kate Savage talks to Lexington musician Buffy Lawson about her music and her recent induction into the Kentucky Academy of Local Musicians Hall of Fame.By Kate Savage, Buffy Lawson

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