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Welcome, my darlings, to the enchantingly sinister history podcast that weaves dark tales of humanity's most infamous characters and events. This award-winning podcast shall bewitch you with wickedly captivating stories of true crime and the shadowy corners of history, exploring the twisted desires that drive these rotten souls to the brink of infamy. Hosted by the delightfully devious queer queen, Joshua Waters.
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Resar Noir is a podcast brought to you by Stephen Resar. This podcast is a collection of Stephen’s original short stories and mini-series that delve into dark fiction, espionage, investigation, crime, murder, the paranormal, hard-boiled detectives, and politics.
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Ravens Vail is a dark fantasy horror anthology podcast set in the shadowy world of the Deep South. A convergent reality situated around what most of humanity has accepted as the truth. Obscured from human eyes, Ravens Vail is a mystical sanctuary intended to preserve the existence of its immortal inhabitants. The Mekori, commonly referred to as witches, have been hunted since before written history. The witches of the Highlands fled persecution to a new land that would come to be known as Ap ...
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Extremely American

Boise State Public Radio

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This podcast takes you inside the world of the ascendant Patriot Movement. Meet the militia members and far-right activists who are simultaneously preparing to fight the government and become part of it. Nearly a year after the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot, this once-shadowy movement has never been more relevant.Extremely American on Boise State Public Radio is presented in partnership with Postindustrial Media LLC.
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KPODD 101.3

Dan Kennedy and Benjamin Harrison

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A comedy fiction podcast from Ben Harrison (The Greatest Generation) and Dan Kennedy (McSweeney's, founding host of The Moth Podcast ). Someone drinking at Casa Vega described the show as, "It's like Alan Partridge but at a 90's alternative rock station. Or like Comedy Bang Bang, but 90's radio." That person was killed by shadowy members of a nautically themed gang. Here's how we describe KPODD 101.3 since we're still living: Two L.A. morning radio DJs return to the airwaves in the 1990s aft ...
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Rogues of the Black Fury

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When a band of shadowy fanatics abducts Javin Wollstone’s sister, Bella, from his care, his family’s only hope to bring her home is turning to a hard-bitten band of mercenaries, the Black Furies, led by Commander Rusk. Javin follows Rusk and his men through a maze of political intrigues, religious fanaticism, and centuries of distrust. Little do they know that Bella Wollstone could be the spark that sets off a war of Armageddon. Across trackless, pirate-infested seas and into ancient lands o ...
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Antimony

Amy Richter and The Silver Linings Players

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With her super-sensitive sense of smell, sixteen year-old Kaia Smith is used to not fitting in. So when she receives an invitation from Dr. Vadim Grigori to participate in the Grigori Young Scholars Program with its promise that she will meet others like herself, she jumps at the chance. But what is the GYSP really about? Why are the faculty so interested in the story of the Fall of the Watchers? Why are they obsessed with antimony? And what role will GYSP participants like Kaia play in thei ...
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Right from its famous opening scene which begins, “Thunder and lightning. Enter Three Witches” The Tragedy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare holds the reader fast in a stirring, monumental experience that plumbs the depths of the human soul and reveals its most morbid secrets. The play is set in medieval Scotland. It is based partly on historical facts and recounts the tale of Macbeth, who was a king in Scotland, according to The Holinshead Chronicles, a book published in 1577. This book was ...
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I first heard about Madame LaLaurie from American Horror Story Coven, my favorite season. Played by Kathy Bates, she gave the character depth and eventually some humanity. There was even a point when I felt sympathy for the character. The real Delphine deserves no sympathy, though! After researching her for this lesson, I learned that she really wa…
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Today’s lesson is about a man you’ve probably never heard of. He is yet another failed dictator who committed countless crimes against humanity and died before he could face judgment, Slobodan Milosevic, The Butcher of the Balkans. He was the former President of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and, along with other leaders, started a deadly war …
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We have covered devils, monsters, kings, queens, and even a witch or two. But one thing we haven’t learned about is an angel…an Angel of Death, that is. That was the nickname of one of the cruelest doctors in all of history, Josef Mengele, the SS member who was like something out of a nightmare. Unfortunately, he was a flesh and blood man. In more …
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We all have egos, but the ego of a true king is unparalleled. It can be dangerous, reckless, and often deadly. This is especially true if you were one of his wives. King Henry VIII was a terrible king who used manipulation, intimidation, and England's money to nearly bankrupt his kingdom. Along the way, he killed thousands of people, including two …
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Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary! The story of Bloody Mary has become a popular legend. She is often depicted as a vengeful spirit named Mary who haunts people who say her name three times while looking into a mirror. Queen Mary I was the first ruling Queen of England. She was a devout Catholic and wanted to restore Catholicism in England, whi…
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Step inside the enchanting and laughter-filled world of Sam Riker, PI, as we venture into the peculiar "The Green Man of Hickory Woods" episode, where humor intertwines with the supernatural. Prepare to meet a vibrant cast of characters, including the ever-skeptical Officer Pat O'Connor and the inquisitive little girl who captures your heart just a…
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EPISODE CREDITS Episode 8 Season Wrap-up Release: April 12, 2024 Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network Description: SEASON WRAP-UP – The end-of-season wrap-up episode of the Ravensvale podcast is a heartfelt and reflective episode that takes listeners on a journey through the highlights and emotions of the first season. While the episode marks the e…
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I absolutely love planning and organizing events. I take great pride in being able to control every aspect of the process and bring my vision to life. I am a stickler for efficiency and always aim to find the most effective way to execute my plans. I leave no stone unturned and always have backup plans in place, just in case something unexpected ha…
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Timothy McVeigh, the topic for our lesson today was what my biggest fear for my adult life would be: a man who grew up in a rural town, with his grandma as one of his only friends, who turned into a horribly rotten man and eventually hurt a lot of innocent people. He is responsible for the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history, and to…
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Stephen has always been fascinated by the intricate plots and cynical heroes that populate noir fiction. That is why this podcast was created—to reignite passion for this captivating style of story and characters. The official launch date for Resar Noir is Monday, April 15, 2024. Mark your calendars so you can immerse yourself in a new world of mys…
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Our lesson today is about a spoiled bully brat of a boy who grew to become the dictator of Cuba and was responsible for the deaths of tens of thousands of his people. He may have wanted the best for his people, but he went about getting it in every wrong way imaginable. So, let's refer to my mirror and learn all about the life of Fidel Castro—our R…
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In this lesson, we will delve into the life of a man who held some troubling beliefs about women. As we peel back the layers of his story, we'll uncover some shocking truths about his treatment of his family. Despite his artistic brilliance, his loved ones were seen as nothing more than suffering muses who existed solely to inspire his creative mas…
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EPISODE CREDITS Episode 7 Fortification Release: March 12, 2024 Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network Description: SEASON FINALE – After Sibyl discovers her true identity and begins her training. Vrock Crocell seeks the assistance of an ancient creature named Seraphyx. Jude Griogor enters the storyline, ready to instruct Sibyl in proper magic when t…
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If there is one thing I loathe, it's entitlement! I am happy to assist you with anything, but when someone demands and expects it, you can see yourself out! The villainous character in our lesson today is the embodiment of entitlement and the originator of sadism - the Marquis de Sade! Get it, Sade, Sadism! Here my Baptist traumatized butt just tho…
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Do not shed any tears for the devil, for he is not real. The true embodiment of wickedness resides within the human heart and is shown to us by my magical mirror. The man in our lesson today was so vile that he was given the nickname Dr. Satan. But even the devil wasn't as cruel and conniving as this man. Throughout his life, he engaged in deceitfu…
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E equals MC squared, but Albert Einstein's actions made him equal to or greater than Rotten! As I gazed into Albert's life, the phrase "ignorance is bliss" kept popping into my head, but I quickly realized that bliss doesn't teach us much. We can learn a lot from one of the greatest minds of all time, even from his mistakes. No, I’m not talking abo…
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It’s no surprise that we know a dictator here on Rotten when we see one. This is a special one in the fact that he passed his title to his son and now his grandson, who is the current leader of North Korea! They’ve convinced their subjects that they are basically gods and don’t have brown stars or even need to defecate! They’ve kept much of their d…
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Humans are always looking for someone to admire. Sometimes, it’s a god, a celebrity, or someone influential from the past. I look up to Saint Dolly Parton and Eartha Kitt. During the Great Depression, there were some movie stars who garnered attention, but the real stars of the time were gangsters! We’ve learned about several of them already, but t…
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EPISODE CREDITS Episode 6 The Awakening Release: February 2024 Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network Description: After waking up from a magical coma, Sibyl throws a tantrum after discovering that her father is alive. Palmer convenes the Coven of Covens and, in a passion-charged speech, declares war on the demon. Nadira prophesies that Sybil is thei…
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We all know the work of Roald Dahl He gave the world characters like Willy Wonka and, my personal favorite, Matilda. But from the same mind came child killing witches and, more notoriously, Trunchbull. His writings are often accompanied with sadness suffering, and often paint women in an unflattering light, aside from Miss Honey. Let's take a peek …
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Experience the fascinating and controversial life of Henry Ford in this eye-opening lesson. Discover how Ford revolutionized the automotive industry with his innovative assembly line, allowing for the mass production of the iconic Model T. Learn about his groundbreaking decision to pay workers a minimum wage and reduce their work hours, which trans…
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In this episode, we delve into the dark and disturbing story of Harvey Weinstein, a once powerful and influential film producer whose reign of terror came crashing down. We explore the real-life horrors that women faced at the hands of this monster and how they ultimately found the strength to stand up and fight back. From his rise to power in the …
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Some of our lessons were about people who were born rotten; others were made rotten due to some trauma they endured. Today’s lesson is about a young man whom I believe was rotten because it was the only way he knew how to live. Nevertheless, I feel that there is a lesson we can learn from the life of Billy the Kid. Let’s find out what it is! Suppor…
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EPISODE CREDITS Episode 5: Sibyl’s Rest Release: January 2024 Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network Description: After undergoing an intense spell to unbind her magic and restore her memory, Sibyl sleeps in a death-like magical coma with her father, Palmer Ashford, and Aunt Ruby Bea watching over her. As her memories come flooding back, she’s visite…
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Discover the shocking truth about a familiar face from UK television in this gripping episode of Rotten to the Core. Join host Joshua Waters as he delves into the life of Jimmy Savile, a beloved TV personality and DJ who hid a dark secret. Learn how Seville's charitable contributions masked his predatory nature and the devastating impact he had on …
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Racial injustice is an ever-looming shadow that clings to our world. It has been happening since the first of mankind gained sentience and even with all of the time and history to learn better. Ignorance and racism still exist. We are all of one Earth, and it sickens me that imaginary lines that have been created to divide us from one another. Ther…
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Violence is defined as “behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something. Even when someone takes a personal stance against violence, there are still many other ways to cause harm.While he certainly isn’t the worst person we’ve covered, Mohandas Gandhi wasn’t a saint either, even though there are many who say…
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EPISODE CREDITS Ravens Vail Christmas Special 2023 Release: December 20, 2023 Website: Ravens Vail Description: Ravens Vail Creator Ed Bolden-Greer and Executive Producer Jeryd Bolden-Greer present a Very Scary Christmas gift for the Ravens Vail Family! Ed and Jeryd both wrote and performed their original story to spread a little Christmas cheer. I…
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I like to think of myself as a wise guy; by wise, I mean I can spot a rotten person from a mile away on a foggy day with my eyes closed. Yeah, see! There is one right there! I didn’t have to look hard to find the man in today's lesson. There have been books, shows, movies, and everything else you can imagine about his life of crime and the hard tim…
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I have my fair share of knowledge on cults, The cult of Henry Cavil, Gaga, and Dollyisms. I also live in Indiana, after all, the birthplace of the Jim Jones cult, the People’s Temple. Alas, we aren’t here to learn about him today. I have another cult leader who I believe was just as rotten, only a lot better at hiding the crimes….eventually. He is …
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EPISODE CREDITS Episode 3: The Penumbra Release: December 2023 Website: Ravens Vail In a strange room at Ravens Vail, Aunt Ruby Bea reveals the truth about what has happened to Sibyl over the past few episodes. Imagine discovering that everything you knew about yourself was an elaborate hoax, even if it was for your own good. Written and Narrated b…
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This is rough, but I want to use it to educate everyone on just how big of a problem child trafficking truly is. There are so many in power who are helping to fuel this horrific crime, and as long as they have the shadows to dwell in, they will never come to justice. He is, by far, the most rotten person we have covered. I did not want to do it at …
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The more that you listen, the more you will know. A man who was Rotten, Oh, say it ain’t so! We grow up thinking we know all there is to know about a person, but little do we know that they were nothing but a rotten apple right under our noses. He has gone down in history as a popular author of children’s books, but there was a darker side to the m…
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We all know that it takes a lot for a priest to get into trouble. They do all sorts of rotten things and end up with only a smack on the wrist and a relocation to another church. The sins of the priest in our lesson today were numerous and eventually led to him being the first priest executed in the United States. Let’s take a peek through the mirr…
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I ain’t no saint, but the lady we will learn about today sure is. She helped the poor, fed the dying, and is now prayed to by millions, but her life wasn’t all Godly! She also believed that suffering was necessary and her true mission was more of conversion than compassion. Grab tight to your rosary beads because today we will be peering through th…
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EPISODE CREDITS Episode 3: Deathbed Release: November 2023 Website: Ravens Vail Description: In a strange room at Ravens Vail, Aunt Ruby Bea reveals the truth about what has happened to Sibyl over the past few episodes. Imagine discovering that everything you knew about yourself was an elaborate hoax, even if it was for your own good. Written and n…
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We’ve been getting kinda heavy with our last few Rotten lessons. This one is more lighthearted. Rotten comes in many shapes and sizes and doesn’t always have to mean death and destruction. Oftentimes in can be things that are done in excess that make one forgo their responsibilities. Our topic is all about Emperor Elagabalus and how their lifestyle…
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A lot of us have heard people call someone their “ride or die,” but what would they really do if it came to actually being unalived? The couple in our lesson for today is the original ride-or-die, and they really meant it. A young, outlaw couple who spent their short time together breaking and running from the law. They ultimately met an untimely d…
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...1 eerie corn maze... ...9 haunting figures... ...9 spine-tingling tales... ...Will YOU find your way out? This holiday season, step into a labyrinth of shadows and suspense with Shane Waters as your guide. In this chilling collaboration, you'll encounter the hosts of 9 acclaimed true crime podcasts, each offering a dark tale and a life lesson to…
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Some say that everyone is just a product of their upbringing—the grand debate between nature vs. nurture. We have learned in our past lessons that this is very true. Some of our rotten people seem to have been born bad, while others succumb to their horrible circumstances. Our Rotten man today, at least to me, seems to be both. He was a man who was…
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EPISODE CREDITS Episode 2: Homecoming Release: October 2023 Website: Ravens Vail Description: We are learning a bunch about Ms. Sibyl in this episode. Things are heating up, and we hope Ms. Sibyl makes it through the rest of the night without any harm from that dammed ol' demon! Written and narrated by Ed Bolden-Greer The Voice of Sibyl Ashford was…
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I love a good rags-to-riches story, but what about a rags-to-viscous one? Our current history episode this week is about a poor boy who grew up to become a dictator. I mean president! This is one sneaky fella, and his history is as jumbled as a fishbowl of keys after a party. No, I’m not Putin you on! Vladimir Putin is mysterious, corrupt, and 100%…
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On August 8, 1974, Dick Nixon hosted a press conference and gave his resignation speech. It is the only time a president of the United States has resigned, and he did it to keep his remaining secrets hidden. The next day, President Gerald Ford was sworn into office and pardoned Nixon for all of his crimes. Dick got away scot-free and decided to end…
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A secretive cult of old white men, or an organization of leaders striving to help through charitable contributions? Let’s find out some secrets from the oldest fraternity in the world. Find us on all podcasting platforms Rotten to the Core Support the show at http://Patreon.com/itsrottentothecore Visit us online at: Rotten to the Core Advertising I…
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