Best Benjamin Landry Podcasts (2024)

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Dark Crossroads nomination for the Hubhopper Podcast Awards 2024 as Best Entertainment Podcast 5:21

4h ago5:21

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Send information, case suggestions, personal stories or even a simple hello here! We've been nominated for the Best Entertainment Podcast in the Hubhopper Podcast Awards of 2024, and your vote could be the game-changer we need. Cast your vote effortlessly by following the link in the show notes and demonstrate the power of our incredible community.…

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SATT 029 - Benjamin W Crowninshield 1:11:03

3d ago1:11:03

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Tenure of Office: January 16, 1815 - September 30, 1818 A merchant from Massachusetts, Benjamin Crowninshield assumed office as Secretary of the Navy in the latter days of the War of 1812. Join me and my special guest, April from the Door Key Podcast, as we explore the life and career of this member of the Madison and Monroe administrations and det…

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The Bennington Triangle: Unraveling Vermont's Unsolved Mysteries 37:25

4d ago37:25

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Send information, case suggestions, personal stories or even a simple hello here! What if a seemingly peaceful corner of Vermont is actually a portal to the unknown? This episode we pull back the curtains on the Bennington Triangle, where unsettling mysteries meet spine-chilling legends. From Native American tales of cursed landscapes and man-eatin…

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4.35 - A Christmas Miracle 39:18

10d ago39:18

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Year(s) Discussed: 1814 In the aftermath of the burning of Washington, DC, the Madison administration hardly had time to pick up the pieces before they had to turn their attention to a new British invasion of Baltimore. Meanwhile, the American negotiators in Europe worked to find a path to peace with their British counterparts, and General Andrew J…

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The Real Dexter: The Dark Legacy of Pedro Rodrigues Filho 22:05

12d ago22:05

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Send information, case suggestions, personal stories or even a simple hello here! What drives a man to become a vigilante, taking the law into his own hands to eliminate those he deems unworthy of life? On this intense episode we explore the macabre life of Pedro Rodrigues Filho, the notorious "Killer of Killers." Born from a childhood riddled with…

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FEED DROP - History Shorts Podcast, Interview with Dan Carlin 23:54

14d ago23:54

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As an extra bonus to our special episode discussing the post-presidencies of the Early Republic, check out an episode of guest Peter Zablocki's podcast, History Shorts, where he interviews the podcasting legend himself, Dan Carlin. Peter and Dan discuss the inspiration behind their appreciation for the study of history, how the discipline has evolv…

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Interview with Peter Zablocki, History Shorts 1:02:04

17d ago1:02:04

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Year(s) Discussed: 1797-1836 When he left office after his second term, George Washington had one more precedent to set: namely, what exactly did a president do once they were no longer president? In this episode, I am joined by Peter Zablocki, host of the History Shorts podcast, to discuss the post-presidencies of the Early Republic. More informat…

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Unearthing The Hidden Dark Secrets of Benjamin Franklin's Legacy 33:18

22d ago33:18

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Send information, case suggestions, personal stories or even a simple hello here! What if the secret to understanding Benjamin Franklin's complex legacy lies buried beneath his London home? Uncover the chilling discovery of human bones in the basement of Benjamin Franklin's former residence on Craven Street. We navigate the bustling streets of 18th…

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VPOTUS 004.5 - William H Crawford (President Pro Tempore) 27:30

24d ago27:30

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Tenure of Office: April 24, 1812 - March 3, 1813 What happens when a Vice President dies? Prior to the 25th Amendment, that meant that a President Pro Tempore (or "for the time being") was chosen to preside over the Senate until the next election. After the death of George Clinton in 1812, the person chosen for that position was William H Crawford …

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The Mysterious Death of Kathleen Peterson 30:57

1M ago30:57

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Send information, case suggestions, personal stories or even a simple hello here! What if the secrets buried within a seemingly perfect marriage could unravel everything you thought you knew about justice and truth? In this episode, we dissect the case of Kathleen Peterson's death and the tumultuous trial of her husband, Michael Peterson. On a cold…

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SATT 028.2 - Alexander J Dallas Part Two 1:27:24

1M ago1:27:24

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Tenure of Office: October 6, 1814 - October 21, 1816 When Alexander J Dallas assumed office as Secretary of the Treasury, the federal government was nearly bankrupt. With my special guests, Cody and Stephen of the Imperfect Men podcast, we explore Dallas's tenure at Treasury and his efforts to improve the nation's finances and economy in the afterm…

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SATT 028.1 - Alexander J Dallas Part One 1:27:18

1M ago1:27:18

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Tenure of Office: October 6, 1814 - October 21, 1816 In this episode, I am joined by Cody and Stephen of the Imperfect Men podcast to discuss a lesser known yet quite influential Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander J Dallas of Pennsylvania. Join us as we discuss his early life and career which led him to become one of the leading figures in Pennsy…

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Exploring the Shadows of the Salem Witch Trials: Part 2 19:10

1M ago19:10

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Send information, case suggestions, personal stories or even a simple hello here! What if the very people you trust could turn against you in a heartbeat? Join us as we continue our haunting journey through the Salem Witch Trials, uncovering the deeply personal and heartbreaking tales of some of those accused. These stories are not just historical …

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Interview with Stan Haynes, Roosevelt to Roosevelt 54:29

2M ago54:29

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Year(s) Discussed: 1904-1944 They happen every four years, but how much do you know about the history of presidential nominating conventions in the US? In this episode, I am joined by Stan Haynes to discuss his research into the history of nominating conventions in the first few decades of the 20th century. Beyond just the fascinating historical fi…

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The Lasting Hauntings of The Salem Witch Trials: Part 1 28:16

2M ago28:16

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Send information, case suggestions, personal stories or even a simple hello here! One of history's most infamous episodes of mass hysteria. We unravel the dark history of the Salem Witch Trials of 1692-1693, a period that forever scarred colonial Massachusetts. We'll reveal how deeply-rooted Puritan beliefs, which cast women as inherently sinful an…

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Interview with Lindsay Chervinsky, Making the Presidency 48:15

2M ago48:15

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Year(s) Discussed: 1797-1801 The presidency of John Adams often gets overshadowed by those of his predecessor and successor, but as highlighted in Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky's latest book, Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the Republic, the four years that Adams was in office were pivotal ones for establishing the office …

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4.34 - The Storm That Saved Washington 55:03

3M ago55:03

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Year(s) Discussed: 1813-1814 President Madison and his administration learned that the British were sending seasoned veterans of the Napoleonic Wars to fight American forces in the north as the new commander of the British North American fleet issued orders designed to attack the United States economically and militarily. The time of small raids on…

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Unanswered Questions: The Unsolved Murder of Austin Colson 12:54

3M ago12:54

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Send information, case suggestions, personal stories or even a simple hello here! The case of Austin Colson, whose promising life was cut short by a chilling mystery. We try to uncover the circumstances surrounding his disappearance on January 11, 2018, diving deep into Austin's story. Our investigation leads us to a man with a sketchy past and con…

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Into Thin Air: The Unsolved Disappearance of Jason Landry 22:45

3M ago22:45

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Send information, case suggestions, personal stories or even a simple hello here! What really happened to Jason Landry, the Texas State University student who vanished without a trace on his way home for winter break? Join us as we unravel the events surrounding his mysterious disappearance, starting from the haunting discovery of his abandoned car…

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A thank you for the continued love & support: A Spooky Supporters Special! 5:45

3M ago5:45

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Send information, case suggestions, personal stories or even a simple hello here! Ever wondered what lurks in the shadows of our world? From bone-chilling paranormal encounters to spine-tingling true crime stories, we promise to take you on a journey that will ignite your curiosity and perhaps even make you question the world around you. It isn't j…

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S012 - There and Back Again: 1912 1:32:30

3M ago1:32:30

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Year(s) Discussed: 1908-1921 Four candidates. Forty-eight states. Only one can come out on top with at least 266 electoral votes needed to win. To discuss the knock down, drag out brawl that was 1912, I am joined by Joseph Pascone of the Turning Tides Podcast to go through the ins and outs of this impactful election and the elements of modern US pr…

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A Response to Recent Events 7:02

3M ago7:02

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While I typically try to avoid talk of current events on the podcast, the events of July 13th, 2024 did necessitate a delay in the release of the next episode, and I wanted to offer support and thoughts in the face of this latest example of violence in American politics along with some historical context. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg…

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4.33 - Stalemate 41:13

3M ago41:13

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Year(s) Discussed: 1812-1815 As the second year of the war against Britain wrapped up, the Madison administration found that little progress had been made. The invasion of Canada had stalled, and merchants in New England were undermining the war effort by continuing to trade with the British. Meanwhile, a new commander of the British North American…

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Interview with Tyson Reeder, Serpent in Eden 1:09:37

4M ago1:09:37

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Year(s) Discussed: 1781-1815 The early republic was a tumultuous time for the United States both domestically and in the realm of diplomacy, and one man who rather consistently found himself at the center of its all in the nation's first few decades was James Madison. In my discussion with Tyson Reeder about his new book, Serpent in Eden: Foreign M…

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VPOTUS 004.2 - George Clinton Part Two 1:20:43

4M ago1:20:43

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Tenure of Office: March 4, 1805 - April 20, 1812 After coming out of retirement for one more term as governor of New York, George Clinton went on to become Jefferson's vice president. Find out how he became the first of only two VPs to date to serve under two different presidents and why he didn't necessarily see that as a good thing by listening t…

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VPOTUS 004.1 - George Clinton Part One 1:49:41

4M ago1:49:41

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Tenure of Office: March 4, 1805 - April 20, 1812 No, he's not *that* George Clinton of Parliament-Funkadelic fame, but there are still so many interesting points to discuss about the life and career of Revolutionary War general and first governor of New York George Clinton. In this episode, Alex and I explore his rise to political prominence and hi…

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4.32 - Exile 27:13

5M ago27:13

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Year(s) Discussed: 1813-1814 The Allied forces of Europe were drawing ever closer to the French capital in the early months of 1814, and the Emperor Napoleon had to consider what options remained for him and for his empire. Meanwhile, American diplomats in Europe worked to determine what impact events on the continent would have on negotiations wit…

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S011 - The Center Cannot Hold: 1860 53:58

5M ago53:58

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Year(s) Discussed: 1860-1861 Though the United States had experienced an election with four primary candidates before, the presidential election of 1860 was unique in that the candidates were based more on geographic region, and the result of that election would change the course of American history. Join me and my special guest, Alycia from Civics…

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4.31 - Horseshoe Bend 37:46

5M ago37:46

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Year(s) Discussed: 1813-1814 Within a few months' time, Andrew Jackson went from having a depleted force under his command to achieving one of the most decisive victories in his military career. In this episode, we explore how that transpired and the ramifications that this would have for the Native peoples of the Gulf South. Meanwhile, back in Was…

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The New Orleans Axeman's Reign of Terror 30:11

5M ago30:11

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Send information, case suggestions, personal stories or even a simple hello here! Could the haunting jazz melodies of New Orleans hide a spine-chilling secret? Embrace the darkness with us as we explore the sinister saga of the New Orleans Axeman, a shadow that loomed over the city with an axe in hand. Our latest episode takes you through the terri…

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SATT 027.2 - Richard Rush Part Two 1:27:17

6M ago1:27:17

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Tenure of Office: February 10, 1814 - November 12, 1817 (as Attorney General); March 07, 1825 - March 05, 1829 (as Secretary of the Treasury) In Part Two of this episode, Rush returned to the Cabinet as Secretary of the Treasury in the administration of John Quincy Adams, but he quickly found out that the Era of Good Feelings was long past over at …

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Gone Without Trace: The Mysterious Disappearance and Search for Luke Stout 30:45

6M ago30:45

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Send information, case suggestions, personal stories or even a simple hello here! When the familiar becomes shrouded in mystery, and a family's heartache echoes through time, the story of Luke Stout emerges from the shadows. The haunting disappearance of a 24-year-old man whose absence left an indelible mark on his loved ones. His broken bicycle, d…

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SATT 027.1 - Richard Rush Part One 1:43:32

6M ago1:43:32

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Tenure of Office: February 10, 1814 - November 12, 1817 (as Attorney General); March 07, 1825 - March 05, 1829 (as Secretary of the Treasury) As discussed in this two-part episode, while Richard Rush may not be the most well-known Cabinet member we've examined to date, his career spanning four decades meant that he was involved with some major even…

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Hidden in the Walls: Uncovering the Story of The Denver Spider-Man 19:08

6M ago19:08

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Send information, case suggestions, personal stories or even a simple hello here! Peel back the curtain on the unnerving trend of phrogging with us, as we navigate through the shadows lurking in the unlikeliest of places—our own homes. The chilling saga of the Denver Spider-Man, Theodore Coney, unfolds, revealing the dark underbelly of seemingly mu…

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Interview with Talmage Boston, How the Best Did It 1:04:42

6M ago1:04:42

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Year(s) Discussed: 1732-1989 Leadership is naturally one of the main topics that comes up when talking about US presidents, but it’s not always talked about with practical implications in mind. In this conversation with Talmage Boston about his latest book, we discuss the insights that he found during the course of his research about the leadership…

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Unseen Forces: A Family's Encounter with the Unknown 41:44

6M ago41:44

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Send information, case suggestions, personal stories or even a simple hello here! Picture a house where a family's American Dream twists into a living nightmare of supernatural proportions. That's the tale of Latoya Ammons and her family, as they grapple with forces that defy explanation—flies swarming in winter, a child levitating, and shadowy app…

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4.30 - We Have Met the Enemy 31:28

7M ago31:28

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Year(s) Discussed: 1813 As the War of 1812 moved into its second year, two American commanders on the northwestern frontier - William Henry Harrison and Oliver Hazard Perry - struggled against logistical challenges and political infighting to assemble their respective forces in order to finally accomplish what had been a goal of the US since war wa…

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Interview with Salina B Baker, The Line of Splendor 34:58

7M ago34:58

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Year(s) Discussed: 1742-1814 Nathanael Greene served as one of Washington's top generals during the Revolutionary War, but what lasting legacy did this man whose life was cut tragically short leave for the Early Republic? In this episode, I am joined by historical fiction author Salina B Baker to discuss her new novel about Greene and her research …

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The Unsolved Disappearance of Daniel Robinson and the Search for Answers 20:05

7M ago20:05

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Send information, case suggestions, personal stories or even a simple hello here! Imagine being thrust into a real-life mystery, where the sands of the Arizona desert hold the secrets to a young man's inexplicable disappearance. We trace the baffling journey of Daniel Cornelius Robinson, a 24-year-old hydrogeologist whose vanishing has confounded f…

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Cryptid Encounters: The Fresno Nightcrawler Mystery 20:09

7M ago20:09

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Send information, case suggestions, personal stories or even a simple hello here! Have you ever caught a glimpse of something in the night that you couldn't explain? This might be the episode that sheds some light on those dark corners of curiosity. Slink into the shadows with me as we track the enigmatic Fresno Nightcrawler, a cryptid shrouded in …

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S010 - The Jeffersonian Revolution: 1800 56:34

7M ago56:34

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Year(s) Discussed: 1800-1801 The election rematch between President John Adams and Vice President Thomas Jefferson in 1800 did not go quite according to plan thanks to the original method of electors casting ballots. In this episode, I am joined by friend and fellow podcaster, Howard Dorre from Plodding Through the Presidents, to discuss the ins an…

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The Silent Trail: The Unsolved Disappearance of Heidi Planck 19:31

7M ago19:31

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Send information, case suggestions, personal stories or even a simple hello here! Discover the spine-chilling reality at the center of our exploration into Heidi Planck's unsolved disappearance. Today, we piece together the eerie puzzle of her last known movements, the disabling of her devices' GPS, and the FBI's raid on her home. We'll also consid…

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VPOTUS 003.2 - Aaron Burr Part Two 2:18:04

7M ago2:18:04

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Tenure of Office: March 4, 1801 - March 4, 1805 Burr may only have served one term as Vice President, but as we discuss in this episode, it was a turbulent four years filled with political intrigue, power struggles, and a rather infamous duel. The drama would not end when Burr left office, however, as his post-vice presidency years had conspiracies…

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VPOTUS 003.1 - Aaron Burr Part One 2:02:28

8M ago2:02:28

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Tenure of Office: March 4, 1801 - March 4, 1805 For the first Vice President whose life we are covering from start to end, Aaron Burr brings quite the tale to tell. From personal tragedy early in life to a meteoric rise in politics, from distinguished instances of military service to a romantic relationship with a married woman, there is much to di…

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Unraveling the Myth and Lore of the Pukwudgies 24:59

8M ago24:59

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Send information, case suggestions, personal stories or even a simple hello here! As the twilight whispers through the trees of Bristol County, Massachusetts, the legend of the Pukwudgies comes alive, and I'm here to share their enigmatic tales. In this episode, we tread carefully into the shadowy realm of these two-foot-high tricksters, whose lore…

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Interview with Fergus Bordewich, Klan War 1:11:15

8M ago1:11:15

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Year(s) Discussed: 1865-1877 The history of the Reconstruction era has in the past been deliberately misconstrued to downplay the achievements of Black Americans and the inhumanity of self-described white supremacists. In his latest work, Fergus Bordewich dispels the myths and explores the history of how the Grant administration worked to combat th…

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Veil of Deception: The Mysterious Death of a Betrayed Wife 22:22

8M ago22:22

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Send information, case suggestions, personal stories or even a simple hello here! Step into the shadows of the Jensen household, where infidelity and dread culminate in the chilling demise of Julie Jensen, a story that not only grips the heart but also challenges the boundaries of legal evidence. In an episode rich with suspense, we meticulously pi…

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4.29 - The Twilight 36:56

8M ago36:56

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Year(s) Discussed: 1812-1813 After the failed campaign in Russia, French Emperor Napoleon had to regroup. And by regroup, I mean launch another war, of course. It soon became clear, though, that the tide was shifting, and instead of a war of conquest, Napoleon was now fighting for the survival of his regime. Meanwhile, the Republic of Texas was pro…

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Unsolved: The Pursuit to Solve a Valentine's Day Murder 12:09

8M ago12:09

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Send information, case suggestions, personal stories or even a simple hello here! Valentine's Day of 2000 was marked by a tragedy that would haunt Littleton, Colorado, when two young lives were abruptly ended in an unsolved murder at a local Subway restaurant. With the shadow of Columbine still looming over the town, we delve into the intricate det…

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S009 - The Corrupt Bargain Elections: 1824 and 1876 1:08:01

8M ago1:08:01

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Year(s) Discussed: 1824 and 1876 In the first of a special series of conversations about past US presidential elections, I am joined in this episode by Zachary DeBacco of Drinks with Great Minds in History to discuss the two "corrupt bargain" elections of 1824 and 1876. In addition to the ins and outs of these elections, we also compare and contras…

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