Best Lawless Ladies Podcasts (2024)

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Melita Norwood, The Granny Soviet Spy 47:39

2M ago47:39

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Join in on the fun this week as Ellie covers Melita Norwood, the longest running female spy for Russia who operated in the UK for over 40 years without getting caught. A true believer in the Communist ideology, Melita worked hard to pass vital information about the UK's atomic bomb project back to the Soviet Union on the cusp of the Cold War. Fearl…

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Danielle Miller, Swiffer Girl to Shifty Gal 27:46

2M ago27:46

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Join us this week as Jenna unveils the story of Danielle Miller, also known as 'Swiffer girl,' whose viral fame in the early 2000s led her to a life of fraud and crime. From being a bullied middle schooler, Danielle became a woman facing 30+ years in prison for identify theft schemes and pandemic funding fraud, successfully defrauding the US Govern…

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Isabella Guzman, the Dangerous Daughter 36:00

3M ago36:00

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TW: This episode contains discussions of violence, death, and mental health, please take care when listening. This week Ellie covers the wild story of Isabella Guzman, who due to untreated schizophrenia, murdered her own mother in a moment of fury and confusion. She ran away and when she was discovered by police she vehemently denied her identity t…

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Sara Aldrete, Cult Queen of Mexico 33:08

3M ago33:08

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Join us as we unravel the details of Sara Aldrete’s life. Jenna explored Sara’s involvement in the infamous cult known as “The Narcosatanists,” and will tell the shocking events that led to Sara’s arrest and imprisonment.By Lawless Ladies

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Samantha Wohlford, The Wicked Wife of the West 38:00

3M ago38:00

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This week Ellie covers Samantha Wohlford of Texas who faked her husband's kidnapping as part of an elaborate murder for hire scheme. Join Ellie and Jenna as they dive into the twists and turns of Samantha's murderous plan, including the lies and manipulation she utilized to get away with killing her husband.…

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Deanne Brady, the Rise and Fall of LuLaRoe 36:00

4M ago36:00

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In this episode of Lawless Ladies Jenna delves into the fascinating and controversial story of Deanne Brady, the founder of LuLaRoe clothing conglomerate. From her humble beginnings to the pinnacle of success, Deanne's journey is one of ambition, innovation and ultimately deception and exploitation. Join us as we uncover this Lawless Lady whose ris…

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Susan Monica, Murderous Pig Farmer 34:37

4M ago34:37

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Kristine Barnett, the McMansion Mother of Mayhem 48:49

5M ago48:49

48:49

WARNING: This episode covers the assault of a child and may not be suitable for all audiences. Jenna’s latest episode delves into the intriguing case of Kristine Barnett and her adopted daughter Natalia Grace. Uncover the twists and turns of their relationship, and the shocking events that unfolded. Listen in as we explore the complexities of this …

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Mary Kay Letourneau, the Predatory Lover 1:29:56

5M ago1:29:56

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In this chilling episode of Lawless Ladies, Ellie delves into the scandalous affair that captivated the world: the story of Mary Kay Letourneau. A beloved teacher with a seemingly perfect life, Letourneau's world came crashing down when her illicit relationship with a 12-year-old student was exposed. Join us as we unravel the layers of deception an…

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Griselda Blanco, Colombia's Drug Queenpin 33:18

6M ago33:18

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Join Jenna as she tells us about the notorious life of Griselda Blanco, Colombia's leading lady in the dangerous world of drug trafficking. We delve in the stories of the infamous Queenpin, who ruled with unparalleled ruthlessness. Uncover the mysteries behind her criminal empire and the lasting impact of her lawlessness.…

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Sarah Howe and the Ladies' Deposit Company of Boston 33:16

6M ago33:16

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Ellie tells the story of Sarah Emily Howe: an American fraudster who operated several Ponzi schemes in the 1870s and 1880s, most famously the Ladies' Deposit Company of Boston.By Ellie Willis and Jenna Schwietz

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Alice Diamond and the 40 Elephants Gang 27:00

7M ago27:00

27:00

Jenna covers the captivating story of Alice Diamond and the infamous 40 Elephants Gang. From their daring heists to attempted murder, their strategic operations challenged societal norms of early 20th century London.By Lawless Ladies

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Lawless Ladies Trailer 0:50

7M ago0:50

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Welcome to Lawless Ladies! A brand new true crime podcast exploring female criminals throughout history! Join Ellie and Jenna every other Tuesday as they delve into the stories of ladies who found themselves on the wrong side of the law.By Ellie Willis and Jenna Schwietz

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The Meow Meow Queen 41:10

2y ago41:10

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Season 2, Episode 5: Shashikala "Baby" Patankar - The Meow Meow Queen Summary: Here at LWH we love a good rags to riches tale - who doesn’t? Episode 5 follows one such story about Baby Patankar , who went from lowly Milkmaid to the leader of one of Mumbai’s largest drug rings. So, maybe not your typical…or legal, fairy tail, but definitely an inter…

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FTN E2 - Drugs 1:55

2y ago1:55

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Audio Credits: Intro/Outro: Possessed Doll - Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com/ Background/Sound Effects: Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Hello Lawless Listeners! Welcome to Framing the Narrative, a Lawless subseries devoted to exploring the historical backdrop for our curvaceous criminals. This week we’ll be learning …

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Lawless Update 5:27

2y ago5:27

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Hello Lawless listeners! We’ve got some changes coming to our program that we’d like to announce, but first we’d like to say THANK YOU – to our families, our friends, and you, our amazing listeners. We truly appreciate every one of you for downloading our releases and sharing our little project with your peers. Your continued interest in our show h…

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FTN: St. Patrick's Day 2:20

2y ago2:20

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Framing The Narrative: This week, we’ll explore the surprising origin of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Support the showBy Annie & Alisha

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The Scissor Sisters 40:13

2y ago40:13

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The Scissor Sisters: A Crime of Trauma Summary: The Republic of Ireland was rocked to the core when two sisters were convicted of the brutal murder and dismemberment of their mother’s boyfriend. Sounds like an open and shut case, right? However, investigators would come to find a tangled web of abuse, fear and trauma – a web so complex that it's ha…

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The Angel Maker 44:10

2y ago44:10

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Season 2, Episode 3: Amelia Dyer - The Angel Maker Summary: “The old baby farm, the wretched Miss Dyer - At the Old Bailey her wages is paid - In times long ago, we’d ‘a’made a big fire - And roasted so nicely that wicked old jade.” That is a popular song from Victorian England about one of their most prolific serial killers, and this episode of La…

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DIY Sacrifice 34:03

2y ago34:03

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Season 2 Episode 2: Leonarda Cianciulli - DIY Sacrifice Summary: In the age of COVID many people have found ways to keep themselves occupied, including new hobbies. In this episode of Lawless, our DIY Queen enjoyed making artisan soap during WWII…using human remains. So let’s delve right into Leonarda Cianciulli, The Soap-Maker of Correggio. Follow…

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Blame it on the Zanny 49:44

2y ago49:44

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Season 2 Episode 1: Casey Anthony - Blame it on the Zanny Summary: Caylee Marie Anthony. The name immediately brings to mind an image of a happy two year old baby who’s untimely death took the United States by storm. If you were born in the 1900s you have probably heard of the opening act of season 2 of Lawless Women of History. That’s right, today…

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Only One Crime, Love 35:02

2+ y ago35:02

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Season 1, Episode 13: Mary Kay Letourneau - Only One Crime, Love Summary: Love. It’s a powerful emotion that can cause those under its spell to do things that they normally wouldn’t do. But, how far is too far? In episode 13 of Lawless we discuss one of the most sensational cases of the 90s, the case of Mary Kay Letourneau, a teacher who’s love for…

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Guilty By Association 47:46

2+ y ago47:46

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Season 1, Episode 12: Guilty by Association Summary: They say that legends never die, but what happens when the stories that fuel the myth are speculative at best? For Episode 12 of Lawless, we venture back in time to the Wild West, exploring the legendary mythos of Belle Starr, the “Bandit Queen.” While this woman did live a life of questionable m…

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Eye of the Day 28:18

2+ y ago28:18

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Mata Hari Episode 11: Summary: Episode 11 of Lawless focuses on a new kind of criminal - spies! Be honest, the first thing that comes to mind with the word spy is a savvy James Bond type, right? So what does a Dutch exotic dancer have to do with WWI intelligence? Well, let us tell you! Without further ado, the story of the original femme fatal, Mat…

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Thou Shalt Not Suffer a Witch to Live 43:33

3y ago43:33

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Season 1, Episode 10.5: North Berwick Witch Trials Summary: This special Halloween episode of Lawless explores what ensued during one of the earliest and most influential witch trials in Scotland, the North Berwick Witch Trials. Follow us on social media on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We want you to @ us with questions, guesses on who the nex…

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Point Blank Prostitute 44:09

3y ago44:09

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Season 1, Episode 10: Point Blank Prostitute Summary: Welcome to episode 10 of Lawless where crime knows no gender. Today Alisha and I will be covering one of the most well-known female criminals in modern history, Aileen Wuornos. Follow us on social media on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We want you to @ us with questions, guesses on who the n…

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The Giggling Granny 32:28

3y ago32:28

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Season 1, Episode 9: The Giggling Granny Summary: Long before the internet and online dating became the best way to meet people, a person could look for love in the newspaper. Lonely Hearts ads were the Tinder of the 20th century - just place an ad and wait for the letters to come pouring in! Episode 9 of Lawless explores the case of The Jolly Blac…

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The Road So Far... 1:09:39

3y ago1:09:39

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Bonus Ep - The Road So Far... Summary: Just a little Q&A bonus episode with the whole Lawless team! Follow us on social media on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We want you to @ us with questions, guesses on who the next criminal will be, or suggestions for future episodes and we may give you a shout out! https://www.facebook.com/LawlessTC/ https…

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Cannibal Cultists 21:42

3y ago21:42

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Season 1, Episode 8: Cannibal Cultists Summary: Our curvaceous criminals have us traveling to the Czech Republic cira 2006 to dissect an infuriating case including cults, cages, and cannibalism. Follow us on social media on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We want you to @ us with questions, guesses on who the next criminal will be, or suggestions…

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Postpartum Killer 46:25

3y ago46:25

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Season 1, Episode 7, Postpartum Killer Summary: It's not everyday that you hear about a mother who kills her own children. A mother is supposed to protect and cherish her children, at all costs. What would drive a mother to do something so horrendous? Follow us on social media on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We want you to @ us with questions,…

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Evil Born 39:39

3y ago39:39

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Season 1, Episode 6 - Evil Born Summary: Children say and do the darndest things, don’t they? Imagine, a summer of inexplicable evil-- two children, toddlers, murdered in cold blood. Cause of death: strangulation. In Episode 6 we are going to pick apart the schoolgirl strangler named Mary Bell. Follow us on social media on Facebook, Instagram, and …

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Madame Queen of Policy 29:12

3y ago29:12

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Season 1 Episode 5 - Madame Queen Summary: Picture, if you will, a black woman dressed to the nines walking around 1920s Harlem as if she owns the place. She is living among the likes of W.E.B. De Bois during the Harlem Renaissance. Now imagine this woman lives a dual life - one of both righteous activism and illegal gambling - and doesn’t even att…

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The Death Shift 52:07

3y ago52:07

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Season 1, Episode 4 - The Death Shift Summary: What if you found out one of your nurses could have been murdering children? What would you do? Episode 4’s lady of mayhem centers around Ms. Genene Jones, the nurse who ran “The Death Shift.” Follow us on social media! https://www.facebook.com/LawlessTC/ https://www.instagram.com/lawless.tc/ https://t…

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Justice in Heaven 19:49

3y ago19:49

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Season 1, Episode 1 - Justice in Heaven Summary: Ann Bilanksy was a seemingly normal Victorian aged woman in St Paul, Minnesota, until her husband died of alleged arsenic poisoning and her friend stabbed her in the back (metaphorically speaking - never know with a true crime podcast). But, did she do it? Follow us on social media on Facebook, Insta…

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Mommy Dearest 28:06

3y ago28:06

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Season 1, Episode 2 - Mommy Dearest Summary: Theresa Knorr may have borne children, but should not be classified as a mother. This is a tale of how untreated mental health disorders and alcoholism mixed with negligence by those in positions of power led to the death of two young girls. Follow us on social media on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. …

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Cocaine Godmother 24:19

3y ago24:19

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Season 1, Episode 3 - Cocaine Godmother Summary: When you think about cocaine drug lords and Miami, the mind jumps to either Scarface or Pablo Escobar - basically a middle aged man with dark greasy hair. Our Cocaine Cowgirl proves that stereotype wrong! Let us introduce you to the real La Madrina, Griselda Blanco. Follow us on social media on Faceb…

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Lawless Season 1 Trailer 0:47

3y ago0:47

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Lawless Season 1 Trailer Support the show

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Hello & Welcome to the Show! 15:00

3y ago15:00

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Do you like history? Do you like true crime? Do you like….women??? We thought so. Join me, Annie, and my co-host Alisha, as we dive deep into the most infamous women of history, including the good, the bad, and the ugly. And believe us, it will get truly ugly. Welcome to Lawless: Crime has No Gender, why let men have all the fun? Support the show…

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Lady in Leather Action, and I Was Hooked 57:38

3+ y ago57:38

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Throughout the last 25 years, Xena: Warrior Princess has impacted so many people in so many different ways. To celebrate this fandom, we’ve brought together some super fans to discuss their experiences with the show. Host Katie Wilson sits down with writer, Emily Jermusyk, entertainment journalist, Chris Harnick, and Xena Cosplayer Jessica Crouse a…

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Bruce Campbell is a Good Neighbor 54:59

3+ y ago54:59

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Even though it’s been decades since he was the King of Thieves, Bruce Campbell, says Autolycus will always be part of him. So you better be sure to check his pockets for cinnamon gum when he leaves 7/11. From Hercules to Xena, Bruce talks about his experiences behind the camera and in front of it. Katie and Bruce fangrrl over Lucy and Renee, and pl…

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Joxer The Mighty Makes a Mean Brisket 1:01:43

3+ y ago1:01:43

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The 25th anniversary celebration continues with another meaty episode. Did we say meaty, we meant mighty. Joxer the Mighty, that is. Ted Raimi hasn’t talked about Xena: Warrior Princess in nearly a decade, but he is sitting down with host Katie Wilson in what may be one of his final interviews about the show. From remembering his first day on set t…

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Xena, Gabrielle, and Vince the Rat? 55:02

3+ y ago55:02

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SYFY Fangrrls is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Xena: Warrior Princess with a special podcast series. We kick off the celebration with a bang! Fangrrls resident Xena mega fan, Katie Wilson, is joined by the O.G. warrior princesses themselves, Lucy Lawless and Renee O’Connor. From never heard behind the scenes stories about the series to a lot …

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Xena 25: The 25th Anniversary Podcast Coming Soon! 0:55

4y ago0:55

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Hey Xenites! Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Xena: Warrior Princess with a brand new SYFY Fangrrls podcast. Hosted by resident Xena mega fan, Katie Wilson, we’re looking back at over 25 years of Xena and talking about what makes this show so important. From special guests, to fans, this podcast is going to be better than hot tubs and subtext. See…

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