Welcome to Horny Hospital where the only co-pay is STEAM, BABY!! Torry, host of Ready to be Petty and Ready to be Romanced, is back to give her SWOON-O-LOGICAL diagnosis on THE WORST GUY by Kate Canterbary ($4.99). Show Notes: Podcast: Ready to be Petty Podcast: Ready to be Romanced Book: The Worst Guy…

Lindsay and Madison discuss The Lady Juliana, as well as why pit stops are important during any long trip, that women are more resilient than we’re given credit for, and how to go down in history in a good way. Information pulled from the following sources: 2023 Owlcation article by Ravi Rajan 2021 Academia.edu article by Joseph L Davis 2021 Ranker…

Lindsay is joined by Jessie Browning from the Prickly & Blooming podcast to see if she can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean. Listen to Prickly & Blooming wherever you catch your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Lindsay Valenty and Madison Stangl

Lindsay and Emily from Pineapple Pizza Podcast discuss The Colfax Massacre, as well as why the Reconstruction Era , that there’s a big difference between a “riot” and a “massacre,” and how to not to whitewash history. Information pulled from the following sources: 2024 Free Speech Center article by John R. Vile 2023 NBC News article by Claretta Bel…

Lindsay and Madison discuss The Stillwell Murder, as well as why you should be cautious about marrying people a lot younger than you, that divorce is much simpler than murder, and how to spill some tea in the pettiest way possible in a court of law. Information pulled from the following sources: 2018 Murder By Gaslight article by Robert Wilhelm 201…

If it doesn’t go in your tum-tum… babe, you’re gonna have to LISTEN to hear the rest! The fantastic Erin Whitehead delays her sleep med alarm to review the blasphemously sexy SINNER by Sierra Simone, which is under one dollar (plus $5… eeek!) SHOW NOTES: Book: Sinner by Sierra Simone Podcast: College Town on Comedy Bang Bang World…

Lindsay is joined by Nicki Woodard from the As The Money Burns podcast to see if she can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean. Listen to As The Money Burns wherever you catch your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Lindsay Valenty and Madison Stangl

Lindsay and Madison discuss Jane Toppan, as well as why people are scared of going to the hospital, that just because someone seems Jolly doesn’t mean you should drink their mineral water, and how to be a terrifying female serial killer in the early 20th Century. Information pulled from the following sources: 2024 Irish Central article by Kate Hick…

Lindsay and Madison discuss Lilias Adie, as well as why you should never trust a Jean, that sea burials won’t keep you safe, and how awesome technology is at reminding us to be human. Information pulled from the following sources: 2023 My Veggie Travels blog post by Sarah 2021 Welcome to Fife article by Scotland’s Stories 2019 All That’s Interestin…

Lindsay is joined by Lindsey and Jordan from the Spooky Spouses podcast to see if they can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean. Be sure to check out Spooky Spouses wherever you listen to Ye Olde Crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Lindsay Valenty and Madison Stangl

Lindsay and Madison discuss the North Berwick Witch Trials, as well as how to blame bad weather on witchcraft, that horrific torture isn’t a good flex, and that killing people based on testimony that you got just so the torture would stop makes you a royal a-hole. Information pulled from the following sources: 2021 Rambling History blog post 2021 S…

Author Jennifer Wilck celebrates her birthday in this latest installment of Hot as Hell with TSTL! She talks Jewish romance and her latest book -- Matzah Ball Blues. She and Becky also discuss her career, the romance community, and what happens when you get those late-at-night story ideas. Show Notes: Purchase Matzah Ball Blues Jennifer Wilck Autho…

Lindsay and Madison discuss the St. Omer Witch, as well as the pervasive power of gossip, that if you want to leave a lasting legacy, have a cool ass headstone, and that you should always proofread before you make things permanent. Information pulled from the following sources: 2023 Random Times article by Leo S 2021 Michael Kleen article 2019 Chic…

Lindsay is joined by Fayge and Mazal from the D Listers of History podcast to see if they can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean. Be sure to check out D Listers of History wherever you listen to Ye Olde Crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Lindsay Valenty and Madison Stangl

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Mora Witch Trial, as well as how Satan throws bitchin’ parties, that you need to get things in writing, and that you should never use art as a guidebook for killing people. Information pulled from the following sources: 2021 Folklore Smithsonian Institution Magazine article by Jennie Tiderman-Österberg 2011 Chronicle…

On Brand is ON TSTL! Ingenious co-hosts Marisa Pinson and Jon Glover give Harlequin their ON BRAND perspective as they join Becky to review PACK OF LIES by Charlie Adhara. (Ah, it was $1.99 at the time of purchase, but now it’s $9.99!*) *Becky is SO, SO sorry about this. She feels jinxed. Is this what breaking the internet is?! Show Notes: Podcast:…

Lindsay is joined by author Guy Morris to discuss his book, The Curse of Cortés. In 1672, Henry Morgan took 36 ships and 2,000 men to sack Panama City for a $1 billion plunder and 600 slaves. Afterward, Morgan cheated his men, disappearing with nearly the entire treasure, and 200 slaves on three ships never to be seen again. Morgan alone survived a…

It’s time for the 2nd Annual Cramp-off! Lindsay is joined by Dustin from the Sandman Stories Presents and Alex from Weird Distractions to see who can decipher the most Victorian slang terms to be crowned “The Cramp-Off Champion.” Be sure to check out Sandman Stories Presents and Weird Distractions wherever you listen to Ye Olde Crime. Learn more ab…

Lindsay and Madison discuss horrifying history of the Thames Torso Murders, as well as how many people went missing in London, that being an officer of the Thames Division was rough work, and how difficult it was to identify bodies that have been dissected. Information pulled from the following sources: 2021 My London article by Hannah Kane 2016 Un…

The SHE who's the "she" in "She Reads Romance Books" LESLIE MURPHY joins the show to review THE GOOD GIRL by Nikki Sloane ($4.99). Show Notes: Site: She Reads Romance Books Book: The Good GirlBy Becky Feldman

Lindsay and Madison discuss the case of Bridget Deignan, as well as the importance of proper documentation, that being xenophobic and practicing religio-centrism is a bad look, and how to take advantage of someone who can’t fight for themselves. Information pulled from the following sources: 2022 All That’s Interesting article by Bernadette Giacoma…

Lindsay is joined by author Shannon Lawrence from the Mysteries, Monsters & Mayhem podcast to see if she can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean. Be sure to pre-order a copy of her debut novel, “Myth Stalker: Wendigo Nights,” available March 26, 2014. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Lindsay is joined by Fayge from D Listers of History as they share the bizarre history behind the Philadelphia Bible Riots of 1844. You can listen to D Listers of History wherever you get your podcasts. Get your groceries and essentials delivered in as fast as 1 hour via Instacart. Free delivery on your first 3 orders. Min $10 per order. Terms appl…

Amy REALLY likes being a romance author. And guess what? WE DO TOO! Today she joins Becky to discuss her latest book "At Her Service", working in Hollywood, and getting glammed up to WIN an AWARD! Buy AT HER SERVICE today! Preorder a SIGNED copy from Skylight Books Preorder paperback from Amazon * Preorder Kindle version * Preorder Audible version …

Lindsay is joined by Alex from Weird Distractions as they share some truly crazy cases in Europe and Asia. Lindsay shares the Glico-Morinaga Case in Japan, and Alex shares the case of Antonis Daglis, the Athens Ripper. Information on the Glico-Morinaga Case pulled from the following sources: 2021 All That’s Interesting article by Bernadette Giacoma…

Lindsay is joined by Jordan Morris from the Jordan, Jesse, Go! and Bubble podcasts to see if he can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean. Be sure to pre-order a copy of his new YA Graphic Novel, “Youth Group,” available July 16, 2014. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Oneida Community, as well as how to start a sex cult, that eugenics is icky no matter how you try to spin it, and how to build an empire to hide the fact you used to be a socialist commune. Information pulled from the following sources: 2022 BBC video by Maria Badia 2021 Blue Ocean Thinking article by Michael Olenick…

Lindsay is joined by wise woman-crone and author Jo Ann Fawcett (formerly Richards) to discuss her book, Midlife Magic. Jo Ann Fawcett is a native Californian. She has her Associate of Arts degree in film production and Accounting. She is the mother of a successful grown daughter and is the proud grandmother of three. She was recently married to Ca…

Lindsay is joined by Amanda and Trevin from the Live, Laugh, Larceny: A True Petty Crime podcast to see if they can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean. Listen to Live, Laugh, Larceny: A True Petty Crime wherever you catch your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Lindsay and Madison discuss Charles Julius Guiteau and the assassination of President Garfield, as well as how to fail at everything, the power of persuasive letter writing, and that sometimes the answer just simply is they were crazy. Information pulled from the following sources: 2023 New York Post article by Todd Farley 2022 All That’s Interesti…

Lindsay and Madison discuss the “Starving Time” at Jamestown, as well as why moving during a drought doesn’t make sense, the physical evidence of survival cannibalism, and that science really is awesome. Information pulled from the following sources: 2023 History article by Sarah Pruitt 2021 Historic Jamestowne article 2017 Wired article by Liat Cl…

Lindsay is joined by Alecia from the Twisted & Uncorked podcast to see if she can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean. Listen to Twisted & Uncorked wherever you catch your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Lindsay Valenty and Madison Stangl

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Monster Blizzard of 1886, as well as why you shouldn’t trust a mild winter, that drifting snow is dangerous, and the importance of proper home construction. Information pulled from the following sources: 2023 Legends of Kansas article by Kathy Alexander 2022 Western Living Journal article by Terry Lidral 2019 History…

Grab a cup of eggnog, make sure the stockings are hung with care, and maybe keep a vial of Holy Water handy as we’re joined by Stuart, the non-denominational holiday cryptid, who will act as your guide through a slew of holiday-themed podcasts, including: Live, Laugh, Larceny; Ye Olde Crime, Twisted and Uncorked, PNW Haunts & Homicides, and That’s …

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Washington Arsenal Explosion, as well as why you shouldn’t dry explosives in metal pans, that hoopskirts were a health hazard on several levels, and the giving nature of those in times of national strife. Information pulled from the following sources: 2022 U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs article by Nalia Warmack 2…

It’s your HORNY HOLIDAY WISH COME TRUE!! Jordan Morris returns to the show to talk about his upcoming graphic novel Youth Group. Then Jordan and Becky change course to discuss one grumpy although HUNKY Rudolph in Caribou’s Gift by Eve Langlais ($2.99). SHOW NOTES*: Book: Caribou’s Gift by Eve Langlais Kindle Audiobook Graphic Novel: Youth Group by …

Lindsay is joined once again by Dustin from the Sandman Stories Presents podcast to see if he can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean. Listen to Sandman Stories Presents wherever you catch your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Lindsay Valenty and Madison Stangl

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Brooklyn Theatre Fire of 1876, as well as the importance of fire safety, that you should always try to stay calm in an emergency, and how to properly honor the fallen when others won’t. Information pulled from the following sources: 2021 Brooklyn Public Library article by Cecily Dyer 2018 Green Wood blog post by Jeff…

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Lost Village of Triadelphia, as well as why location matters; that just because you’re smart, that doesn’t mean you’re great at managing things; and how when all else fails, maybe you should move to the left. Information pulled from the following sources: 2023 WUSA9 article by Scott Broom 2020 The Mocoshow article 20…

Writer and tutor Nina Emkin finally makes use of her English degree by guesting on this ESTEEMED book review podcast! And since even aliens celebrate the holidays, Nina and Becky review the SEX-traterrestrial Hannukah romance “Whisked Away by the Alien” ($3.99). Show Notes/Links to Purchase: (Some links may be affiliates.) Office Supplies: SmartLab…

Lindsay is joined by Alex from the Weird Distractions podcast to see if she can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean. Listen to Weird Distractions wherever you catch your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Lindsay Valenty and Madison Stangl

It’s a Ye Olde crossover! Lindsay Valenty, host of Ye Olde Crime Podcast, takes a brief respite from the world of historical true crime to visit the wonderful world of Amish fairy-tale retellings! She joins Becky to review “Amish Red Riding Hood” by Ashley Emma ($0.99). SHOW NOTES: (Some links are affiliate links! Thanks!) Book: Amish Red Riding Ho…

Lindsay and Madison discuss Blanche Hariot, as well as how to be a badass, that Victorians are essentially gothic hipsters, and how to spin a tale that is so captivating it jumps continents. Information pulled from the following sources: 2023 Traditional Customs and Ceremonies post by Pixyled Publications 2008 Literary Places post by Angela William…

Lindsay and Madison discuss the “Thanksgiving Day” Pequot/Mystic Massacre of 1637, as well as why it’s not okay to celebrate slaughtering people, that history doesn’t always have everything right, and how you can ethically acknowledge our traditional American Thanksgiving. Information pulled from the following sources: 2023 Delish article by Kristi…

Lindsay is joined by Becky from the Too Stupid To Live podcast to see if she can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean. Listen to Too Stupid To Live wherever you catch your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Lindsay Valenty and Madison Stangl

Lindsay and Madison discuss Thomas Derrick, as well as why you shouldn’t skip arm day, that there’s a time and a place for new inventions, and how the English language is a mystery. Information pulled from the following sources: 2012 Pegasus Vertex, Inc. article by Gefei Liu 2010 Inky Fool article by Mark Forsyth Daily Writing Tips article by Maeve…

Podcaster, Turkish TV connoisseur, and THE source for book recs Laura Yamin returns to the show to review the fraudulent romance novel (in many ways) -- THE OPPORTUNITY by Ian Schrauth (0.99). SHOW NOTES: Supplies: SmartLabels -- Easily catalog all your holiday decorations and more! Book: The Opportunity by Ian Schrauth. (This is an affiliate link.…

Lindsay is joined by historian and author Dr. Paul Kahan to discuss the history of Eastern State Penitentiary. Dr. Paul Kahan is a leading expert on U.S. political, economic, and diplomatic history, with a particular interest in the half-century between Andrew Jackson's election to the presidency in 1828 and the so-called end of Reconstruction in 1…

Lindsay is joined by Melissa from the Chemistry For Your Life podcast to see if she can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean. Listen to Chemistry For Your Life wherever you catch your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Lindsay Valenty and Madison Stangl

Lindsay is joined by Philip D. Gibbons, host of Byte Sized Biographies, to discuss the 1876 Catalpa Rescue of Six Irish Fenians from Freemantle Gaol. Philip D. Gibbons’ journalism has appeared in such national publications as the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Smoke Magazine, France Today and Fair.Org’s Extra! He is a past winner of the Santa Barbar…