Best Marie Deon Podcasts (2024)

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114. Frederick Rutland - Beverly Hills Spy 58:49

36m ago58:49

58:49

Rutland of Jutland was one of the most famous aviators in the First World War, decorated for his heroism who became a Japanese spy during the Golden Age of Hollywood, who was instrumental in the attack on Pearl Harbor, while hobnobbing with the celebrities of the day. But what caused this British War hero to up sticks and leave his country to becom…

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113. Flora MacDonald - The Girl Who Saved a Prince 46:27

4d ago46:27

46:27

Flora MacDonald has become the stuff of legend, a song about her exploits is the theme to the bodice ripping romance Outlander. Flora showed bravery that many men of her time would not have shown, so why not grab a cuppa ad hear all about the lassie MacDonald and how she aided the Jacobite cause. Hosted by Katie Charlwood Part of the Airwave Media …

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112. Tallulah Bankhead - Queer Icon 57:18

19d ago57:18

57:18

Tallulah Bankhead was the movie star that never was, a theatrical legend and was far too honest for her own good, During the golden age of Hollywood Tallulah's big personality (and even bigger reputation) made her infamous! The queen of wild parties and sassy quips, this queer icon caused a scene wherever she went, even getting MI5 involved. So wha…

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111. Chevaliere d'Eon - The 18th Century French Trans Spy 1:01:45

26d ago1:01:45

1:01:45

The Chevaliere d'Eon was a French diplomat, soldier and spy who survived two French kings, the 7 Years War, and the French Revolution, who just so happened to be the first known transgender person in European history Hosted by Katie Charlwood Part of the Airwave Media Network - www.airwavemedia.com Vote Listener's Choice Vote WDWN at the BPA Operat…

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110. Sir Isaac Newton - Ace of Reason 52:55

1M ago52:55

52:55

Starting off Pride month with an Ace historical figure! There is so little ace/aroace representation out there from history to even now, I wanted to ensure we start Pride right, sharing the sometimes batty life of Sir Isaac Newton. If you only know him as the man who discovered gravity, oh there is so much more and it is brilliant! Hosted by Katie …

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109. Great Race of Mercy 54:26

2M ago54:26

54:26

What's this? A good news story from history??? Officially referred to as the 1925 Nome Serum Run, the Great Race of Mercy was an Alaskan dogsled relay that quite literally saved an entire village of children suffering from diphtheria. Yes, yes, we know about Balto, but this story is so much wilder than the cartoon entails, I assure you. Also... Jus…

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108. Barbara Palmer - The Royal Whore 53:30

2M ago53:30

53:30

Barbara Palmer, Lady Castlemaine, Duchess of Cleveland, King's Whore and Curse of the Nation... Barb went by many names, but actions speak more than words and she had plenty to say. One of the most famous mistresses of King Charles II, Barbara Palmer knew how to steal a scene and wrap the king around her finger...til she couldn't. Hosted by Katie C…

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107. All Aboard the Sex Raft 1:07:08

2M ago1:07:08

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It's 1973 and Dr Santiago Genovés, an anthropologist with theory that women's ovulation holds the key to world peace, has a plan to remove conflict from the globe. His bright idea to stop all wars revolves around bringing 10 sexy strangers on a raft and getting hem angry and/or horny. So buckle up delicious friends and let's jump aboard the sex raf…

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106. Mary Toft - The Woman Who Gave Birth to Rabbits 53:34

2M ago53:34

53:34

The tale of Mary Toft is a curious one, not because of the event portrayed over the years. Mary Toft was an illiterate, impoverished woman involved in one of the biggest hoaxes in the 18th Century hoodwinking the general public, doctors, surgeons and even King George himself. It's an extraordinary story, one that paints Mary as the villain, but the…

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105. The Sausage Factory Murder of Chicago 46:34

3M ago46:34

46:34

It’s historical true crime time! Louisa Luetgert went missing in May 1897, her husband - the Sausage King of Chicago claims that his beloved wife ran off with another man when she discovered that he was in debt. It wasn't until 6 days after her swift disappearance that what happened to Louisa was discovered, when officers dared to search the disuse…

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104. The Overbury Poisoning 31:57

3M ago31:57

31:57

It’s historical true crime time! The world’s obsession with true crime is nothing new, and this one really was the talk of the Stuart court. This 17th Century crime has everything, political scheming, a royal connection, a marriage scandal, jilted lovers and a poisoned tart. With a cast of characters including the King’s favourite, Robert Dudley’s …

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103. George Villiers - 1st Duke of Buckingham 55:44

4M ago55:44

55:44

There's nothing typical about the King's favourite, George Villiers, the 1st Duke of Buckingham. A man so charming that a dukedom was created just for him, and so hated that the country celebrated his demise. The man made such an impression that he made it to the pages of Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers! Hosted by Katie Charlwood Part of the …

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102. Satanic Panic 55:19

4M ago55:19

55:19

Step into the shadows with us and delve into the perplexing phenomenon of the Satanic Panic. In the 1980s , communities were consumed by fears of occult rituals and devil worship, fuelled by media frenzy and societal anxieties. Join Katie as she untangles the truth from the hysteria, shedding light on its lasting imprint on our cultural landscape. …

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101. The Black Widows of Liverpool 49:37

4M ago49:37

49:37

Catherine Flanagan and Margaret Higgins, the Merseyside murderesses emigrated to Liverpool in order to escape and survive the famine, An Gorta Mór, but the Irish sisters would do more than just survive in the busting port city, they would thrive...at the expense of others. The devious actions of these deadly women would earn them the moniker of the…

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100. Queen Medb - Warrior Queen of Ireland 47:51

4M ago47:51

47:51

Queen Medb, Queen of Connacht and downright vengeful woman whose beauty could rob men of two thirds of their valour oh and who may or may not have been a real person... A little lighter topic for this week. Hosted by Katie Charlwood Part of the Airwave Media Network - www.airwavemedia.com I'm on Tour! Get Your Tickets Use code HARLOTS10 for 10% off…

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99. The Magdalene Laundries 1:13:40

5M ago1:13:40

1:13:40

In this special IWD24 episode Katie does a deep dive into the Magdalene Laundries, operating under the guise of reforming "fallen" and "wayward" women and girls, only to exploit and abuse those that were working and residing in them. Hosted by Katie Charlwood Part of the Airwave Media Network - www.airwavemedia.com I'm on Tour! Get Your Tickets Use…

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98. Anne Bonny and Mary Read - Here Be Pirates 51:14

5M ago51:14

51:14

Anne Bonny and Mary Read were a deadly pirate duo who plundered, pilfered and pillaged their way to infamy to become legends from the golden age of privacy. Hosted by Katie Charlwood Part of the Airwave Media Network - www.airwavemedia.com I'm on Tour! Get Your Tickets Use code HARLOTS10 for 10% off those toys you want Wishlist Wishlist Donate at: …

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97. Marlene Dietrich - Hollywood's Femme Fatale 1:00:28

5M ago1:00:28

1:00:28

Embark on a journey through Marlene Dietrich's captivating life (and occasionally scandalous) life. Delve into the magnetic charm and rebellious spirit that defined this bisexual Hollywood legend. From groundbreaking films to defying societal norms, discover the enigma of an iconic actress and singer. Tune in to celebrate Dietrich's enduring legacy…

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96. Anne Lister - Gentleman Jack 1:01:14

5M ago1:01:14

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Ready for a wild ride through Anne Lister's diary confessions? Let's spill the tea on this 19th-century trailblazer who not only defied society but also documented every woman she ever charmed in her diary (with so many sordid secrets written in code that men assumed it was a hoax!) Get ready for a mix of history, love, and Anne's unfiltered sass –…

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95. Pope Leo X - The Ultimate Nepo Baby 55:14

5M ago55:14

55:14

Pope Leo X was an interesting religious leader, he had a pet elephant, excommunicated Martin Luther and had his lover framed for murder, and that's only just the tip of the iceberg... Hosted by Katie Charlwood Part of the Airwave Media Network - www.airwavemedia.com Wishlist Wishlist Donate at: Patreon Smutty Little Dress Fund Follow me on… Twitter…

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94. William Dorsey Swann = Queen of Drag 45:54

5M ago45:54

45:54

William Dorsey Swann was a former slave who went on to become the very first drag queen. Swann took care of their community, held the most sensational soirees and fought for queer freedom nearly a century before Stonewall. It's LGBTQ+ History Month in Ireland and the UK, it's also Black History Month in the US and Canada, so why not celebrate the l…

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93. Gland Larceny: The Testicle Thieves of Chicago 51:26

6M ago51:26

51:26

If you go down to the Windy City, the Windy City is mighty pretty, but you might have your nuts chopped, yes siree! During the roaring twenties there was a crime that was taking Chicago by storm and it wasn't mobsters, molls or bootleggers, oh no, Chicago was under attack from gland pirates! But who was taking testicles and why? Hosted by Katie Cha…

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92. Marguerite de Valois - Queen of Navarre - Part II 54:11

6M ago54:11

54:11

We are diving into part II of the life of France's slandered queen, Marguerite de Valois, Queen of Navarre. A woman who's life was tainted with libel and rumour... Hosted by Katie Charlwood Part of the Airwave Media Network - www.airwavemedia.com Listen to me guest on Shite Talk History with Kevin & Jason Wishlist Wishlist Donate at: Patreon Tip Ja…

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91. Marguerite de Valois - Queen of Navarre - Part I 58:39

6M ago58:39

58:39

Marguerite of Valois, Queen of Navarre (or Queen Margot to her friends) lived through a time of political upheaval in France, with a lifetime tainted by rumours, myths and propaganda. Labelled as a nymphomaniac, a vixen, a harlot... well, it takes a lot to take down the daughter of Catherine de Medici, so roll up and listen to part I of the life of…

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90. The Real Dick Whittington 36:31

7M ago36:31

36:31

The tale of Dick Whittington (and his cat) is one that has flowered through folklore and onto the stage, becoming a pantomime staple several centuries after London's most popular medieval mayor left his mark on the capital. The original rags to riches story, a young boy eaves his home in the country in search of fortune and his place in the world, …

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89. Lavinia Fisher - America's First Female Serial Killer 53:46

7M ago53:46

53:46

The name Lavinia Fisher is one that has haunts the true crime annals for centuries. She was accused of poisoning and murdering many guests who had the misfortune to choose the Six Mile Wayfarer's House as their lodgings as they rested on their to (or from) Charleston, South Carolina. But was Lavinia America's first female serial killer, or is the l…

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88. Charles Dickens - Great Expectations, Terrible Reality 1:10:39

8M ago1:10:39

1:10:39

Charles Dickens is one of the most popular writers ever to exist, he championed for the poor, he highlighted inequality and child labour laws, and he's even partly responsible for the wholesome concept of Christmas. However there is more to the novelist than meets the eye, so let's dive in and unwrap the bleak truth of Dickens' life. Hosted by Kati…

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87. The Theft of the Irish Crown Jewels 59:10

8M ago59:10

59:10

At the turn of the 20th Century, four days before the King and Queen are due to visit Ireland for the Great Expedition, the country is rocked by Ireland's most scandalous heist in one of its most fortified buildings. The Irish Crown Jewels are stolen from Dublin Castle... Hosted by Katie Charlwood... and Bébé Part of the Airwave Media Network - www…

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86. De Valera's Prison Break 44:03

8M ago44:03

44:03

Eamon De Valera, the long fellow, was to become the President and first Taoiseach of the Irish Republic, but before that he was locked up in an English prison while his fellow rebels fought for Irish independence and Home Rule. However Dev wasn't planning in being cooped up in the clink and planned his great escape... Hosted by Katie Charlwood Part…

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85. Mary Shelley - The Original Goth Girl 1:05:33

8M ago1:05:33

1:05:33

Mary Shelley was a force to be reckoned with, an intellectual mastermind, fuelled by passion and who lived a life rife with death and creativity. As a teenager Mary invented an entire genre, and as an adult somehow acquired forged passports to help a lesbian couple escape to France as husband and wife. Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin Shelley lived a lif…

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84. Edgar Allan Poe 1:18:17

9M ago1:18:17

1:18:17

Edgar Allan Poe was the original goth boy, emo well before that G note made everyine with 45degree fringes and spray on trousers stop in their tracks. Poe was he master of the macabre, from his tragic beginnings to his mysterious end... A much requested tell-tale this spooky season Hosted by Katie Charlwood and Special Guest, Paul, the host of Krak…

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83. Elizabeth Bathory - The Blood Countess REDUX 1:09:56

9M ago1:09:56

1:09:56

Erzébet Báthori, history's most prolific female serial-killer, who exsanguinated her victims and the bathed in the blood of virgins, out of villainy? Sadism? Or a desperate attempt to regain her youth and beauty,,,? No, not at all, Erzébet Báthori was framed! Now join Katie as she delves into this requested tale of dark history... Hosted by Katie C…

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82. Sawney Bean And His Cannibal Clan 48:04

10M ago48:04

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In the 16th Century Sawney Bean and his bloodthirsty brood ambushed, killed and consumed weary travellers as they traversed the log, narrow roads of the Ayrshire coast for 25 years. Did this cave-dwelling cannibal clan get away with such depravity for a quarter of a century, or is there more to this gory tale than meets the eye...? Hosted by Katie …

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81. Roald Dahl - Soldier, Writer, Cheater, Spy 1:05:36

10M ago1:05:36

1:05:36

Roald Dahl has created worlds within pages that live in the minds and hearts of children (and some grown-ups) worlds that are chaotic, complicated, dark, jaunty and oft macabre, not so different from the man himself. This week, join Katie as she dives into the life of the disturbing Mr Dahl... Hosted by Katie Charlwood Vote for Who Did What Now htt…

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80. The Great Fire of London 1:02:12

10M ago1:02:12

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Over 350 years ago, the City of London was razed when a tiny spark on Pudding Lane ignited a fire hotter than lava, that would ravage the city for four days. This week join Katie, history harlot and reader of books as she tells the story of The Great Fire of 1666 and the city that rose again from its ashes. Hosted by Katie Charlwood Vote for Who Di…

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79. Princess Alice of Battenberg 1:05:33

10M ago1:05:33

1:05:33

Princess Alice of Battenberg had a far more interesting life than most royals in recent history, she was a princess, a wife, a mother, a nurse, a refugee, a nun, a prolific chain-smoker and of course, mother-in-law to the Queen of England. She lived a life and not one that was happily every after. Hosted by Katie Charlwood Vote for Who Did What Now…

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78. J. M. Barrie - The Man Behind Peter Pan 1:00:43

11M ago1:00:43

1:00:43

James Matthew Barrie, a Scottish novelist and playwright, best known for being the creator of Peter Pan, brought joy, childhood fantasies and the name Wendy to the world. However, it's not all St Bernards and pixie dust, in fact the truth about this literary fellow is far more sinister the more you dig... Hosted by Katie Charlwood Vote for Who Did …

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77. Diana - Princess of Wales 1:16:05

11M ago1:16:05

1:16:05

The late Diana, Princess of Wales, was the first wife of King Charles III and to many is the uncrowned queen whose life and tragic death have been steeped in controversy and conspiracy for decades. Listen now as we peel back the layers and find out who Diana really was. Hosted by Katie Charlwood Vote for Who Did What Now https://www.theirishpodcast…

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76. Justice for Ellen Poe - A Forgotten Woman 1:20:28

11M ago1:20:28

1:20:28

Ellen Poe was the wife of a prosperous doctor in Tipperary during the Irish Famine, but their marriage was not a happy one. Ellen suffered at the hands of her husband, slandered, abused and condemned to death. She would receive some justice after death when the commonfolk seeked answers for the untimely demise of the doctor's wife. Hosted by Katie …

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75. The Sydney Shark Arm Murder REDUX 54:49

11M ago54:49

54:49

In April 1935, Australia is sitting between two world wars and while celebrating ANZAC day a shark in a Sydney aquarium vomits up an entire human limb, and so begins the mysterious and suspicious case of the Shark Arm Murder Hosted by Katie Charlwood Part of the Airwave Media Network - www.airwavemedia.com Let's go on vacation! https://trovatrip.co…

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Bittisode 016: The Murder of Lord Darnley - Scotland's Oldest Cold Case 35:41

11M ago35:41

35:41

In this week's bittisode we discuss the mysterious death of Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley, the King Consort to Mary, Queen of Scots. This unsolved murder is Scotland's Oldest Cold Case... Hosted by Katie Charlwood Part of the Airwave Media Network - www.airwavemedia.com Let's go on vacation! https://trovatrip.com/trip//europe/united-kingdom/united-kin…

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74. Caterina Sforza - Renaissance Woman 48:49

12M ago48:49

48:49

Caterina Sforza was certainly a force to be reckoned with, the Countess of Forli and Lady of Imola, she fought off armies, husbands and even cardinals, so impressive was she that she was one of the only women for Machiavelli to write about. Listen now as we find out about this warrior woman of Renaissance Italy! Hosted by Katie Charlwood Part of th…

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73. Frank Abagnale Jr - Catch Him if You Can 1:01:46

12M ago1:01:46

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Frank Abagnale Jr is known as a reformed conman, a criminal gone good, using his skills and expertise to protect big companies from fraudsters like he was. Frank is best known for his exploits detailed in his autobiography, and Spielberg film of the same name - Catch Me If You Can, starring Leonardo DiCaprio as the baby-faced trickster. Frank claim…

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72. Mary Stuart - Queen of Scots 1:06:35

12M ago1:06:35

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It's Who Did What Now's one-year anniversary with the Airwave Media Network, so why not celebrate it by talking about the most scandalous queen in Scottish history... So Mary Stuart became Queen of Scotland at only 6 days old, born to rule at a time of upheaval and causing a commotion wherever she went. Join Katie as she delves into the life of the…

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71 - Barbie - The Evolution of an Icon 1:01:38

1y ago1:01:38

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In 1959, when Barbie was first introduced to the world, no-one could have expected that this little doll (of what some might call naughty origins) would become the most recognisable toy in the world or spearheading a toy company in her pink plastic heels. Going beyond the dreamhouse, we delve into the real world history of the icon of the pink aisl…

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70. The Rise and Fall of the East India Company 1:08:27

1y ago1:08:27

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For a historical example of just how incredibly devious, vile and downright evil a corporation can be, look no further than the East India Company's undisputed reign of terror. You may recognise these foes as the non-magical, mercantile, malevolent force two of the Pirates of the Caribbean sequels and unsurprisingly they are so much worse than is p…

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69. King Alfonso XIII - The Raunchiest Royal 43:44

1y ago43:44

43:44

Seeing as this is Episode 69 (nice) why not take find out the history of the only King to be both nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize and for having a stake in the adult film industry. The Playboy King and El Africano were among monikers the monarch earned during his time on the Spanish throne... before he gave it away to a dictatorship. So jump in…

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68. Dr James Barry - the Medical Pioneer with a Secret! 55:50

1y ago55:50

55:50

Dr James Barry was the very first European doctor to perform a caesarean section in which both mother and baby survived, he was a pioneer in preventative medicine, befriended a revolutionary and had a spat with the lady with the lamp herself, Florence Nightingale. Despite such accolades and an exciting life, a secret was discovered upon Barry's dea…

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67. Mary Jane Kelly - The Ripper's Final Kill...? 1:23:54

1y ago1:23:54

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Mary Jane Kelly has been an enigma of sorts for over a century, as well as being an exception to the rule. So much of Kelly's life is seeped in mystery, in fact we have known more about her death than we do about her life, until now... Join Katie and her special guest Melissa from the God's Favourites podcast as they discuss why they believe there'…

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Bittisode 015: Sex Worker Brides and the Creation of the Millionaire 25:10

1y ago25:10

25:10

France was in crippling debt and a Scotsman of all people had the ultimate plan to save the country, all he needed was a bank, some drunk soldiers and a prostitute or two... Hosted by Katie Charlwood Part of the Airwave Media Network - www.airwavemedia.com Wishlist Wishlist Donate at: Patreon Tip Jar Follow me on… Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook …

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