Best Nick Earle Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 247 - Du Yuesheng, Kingpin of Shanghai 1:02:43

1h ago1:02:43

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Ep 247 is loose! And we are off to China for the tale of a notorious mob boss who presided over Shanghai with an iron fist. Who was Du Yuesheng? How did he gain control of the city? And how do you like your twigs serves? The secret ingredient is... Shanghai! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following an…

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Manuela Silverio | The Wig Shop Murder 56:09

1d ago56:09

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In 1998, a young man committed a random attack in a Houston wig shop. A suspect was identified and while the victims and their families say they have the right person, he has maintained his innocence for over 25 years. This case is solved. Support the show! Get the exclusive show Beyond the Files plus Crimelines episodes ad free on Supercast: https…

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Ep. 301 - Security Awareness Series - Leadership Relationships and Becoming a CISO with Travis Farral 30:16

2d ago30:16

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Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris is joined by Travis Farral. Travis has been working in information security since the 90s at places such as Nokia, ExxonMobil, and XTO Energy. He is currently VP & CISO at Archaea Energy, a bp owned, renewable natural gas company based in Houston, Texas. He has spoken at eve…

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Ep 246 - The Earl of Sandwich and His Deadly Love Triangle 1:03:16

5d ago1:03:16

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Ep 246 is loose and we have the 4th Earl of Sandwich, the beautiful Martha Ray, the pining Rev James Hackman, and two loaded pistols... Did John Montagu really invent everyone's favourite lunch? What led to a bloody showdown at the theatre? And what on EARTH happened with this week's cocktail? The secret ingredient is...a sandwich! Get cocktails, p…

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Pearl Pinson | Missing from Vallejo CA 24:04

9d ago24:04

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Pearl Pinson left for school one morning and, in full view of witnesses, was kidnapped as she walked. A shoot out with the prime suspect changed the course of this investigation, but the answer to “where is Pearl?” is something the right tip can bring in. If you know anything, please call the Solano County Sheriff's Office 707-421-7090 or NCMEC at …

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Keitai update Spring 2025 - Over 800 Japanese phone games preserved! 1:30:36

8d ago1:30:36

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This podcast features a discussion with four experts working on preserving Japanese mobile phone games (keitai games) from the pre-smartphone era. The participants include Ellen Cooper (board member at Hit Save and founder of Keitai Wiki), Stephanie Gawroriski (creator of Squirrel JME), Max/Rockman Cosmo (game preservationist), and Yuvi (reverse en…

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Ep. 300 - Human Element Series - Celebrating 300 Episodes of The Social Engineer Podcast 54:23

9d ago54:23

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Today we are celebrating our 300th episode! Chris will be joined by some friends as he discusses how the podcast got started - back in 2009, how it has evolved, including the creation of multiple series, and the direction for the future. [April 14, 2025] 00:00 - Intro 00:22 - Intro Links - Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ - Man…

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The Shafia Family Part 2 50:39

11d ago50:39

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In June of 2009, a Nissan Sentra with four bodies in it was pulled from a canal near Kingston, Ontario. In part 1, we discussed the backstory of the family at the center of this case and now, in part 2, we’ll discuss the crime scene, the timeline, the changing stories, and the final resolution. This case is solved Support Right To Learn Afghanistan…

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Ep 245 - Who put Father Casper in the trunk? 54:54

12d ago54:54

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Ep 245 is loose! And there's a strange smell coming from a rented room in a New York apartment... What on earth happened to Father Casper? What was in his secret pouch? And could we drink this week's cocktail? The secret ingredient is...a priest! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribin…

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The Shafia Family Part 1 56:27

16d ago56:27

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When the bodies of four women and girls were pulled from a car in a canal, the community rallied around the grieving family who suffered an inexplicable accident. But the police, from the very start, believed they could explain what happened and it was no accident. This case is solved Thank you to this week's sponsor Spot & Tango! For a limited tim…

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Ep. 299 - The Doctor Is In Series - Why Do We Cry? 25:37

16d ago25:37

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Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Doctor Is In Series – where we will discuss understandings and developments in the field of psychology. In today’s episode, Chris and Abbie are discussing Why Do We Cry? They will talk about the psychological and biological influence on our crying, as well as those that cry too much, too little, and how t…

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Ep 244 - The Murder of Juan Borgia 1:05:54

19d ago1:05:54

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Ep 244 is loose and we're back with the Borgias for another dive into this famous family's secrets - particularly the death of one sibling... Who would want Juan/Giovanni Borgia dead? Who was sleeping with who? And what did the donkey know? The secret ingredient is...a masked man! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales eve…

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Ep. 260 - The SE ETC Series - Suffering Through a Romance Scam with Nadja El Fertasi REPLAY 46:02

23d ago46:02

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REPLAY (Original Air Date May 27, 2024) *Please note that this episode contains discussions regarding abuse that some may find disturbing. Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The SE Etc. Series. This series will be hosted by Chris Hadnagy, CEO of Social-Engineer LLC, and The Innocent Lives Foundation, as well as Social-Engineer.Org and The Inst…

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Ep 243 - Luther Jones & His Felonious Foolery 1:05:29

26d ago1:05:29

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Episode 243 is loose, and we have the little-known tale of Luther Jones, a career criminal! And a bad one at that. Why did Luther turn to a life of crime? Why did he keep making mistakes? And how do you serve your bean beverages? The secret ingredient is...poker! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by followi…

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Bonus: Interview with Truer Crime! 27:39

30d ago27:39

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Find Truer Crime wherever you listen to podcasts! Thank you to our March sponsors! For a limited time go to SpotandTango.com/crimelines and use code crimelines to get 50% off your first order! Use code Crimelines at newspapers.com for an exclusive 20% discount on your subscription! Ready to help your kids learn the value of money? Just head to acor…

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Ep. 298 - The 4th Monday Series - Top Tips for Investing Intelligently with Nancy Hecht 24:36

1M ago24:36

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Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The 4th Monday Series with Chris Hadnagy and Mike Holfeld. Chris and Mike will be covering cutting edge global news to help people remain safe, secure and knowledgeable in a world where it is hard to know what is real and what is fake news. Today Chris and Mike are joined by Nancy Hecht. Nancy started in the …

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EP 242 - Poison, plots and penance: Terrible Popes Through History 1:05:26

1M ago1:05:26

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Ep 242 is loose! And we're taking a look at some of the worst popes in history - criminals, plotters, and madmen. Why did so many Popes live debauched lives? Why was a dead pope put on trial at Cadaver Synod? And who was plotting to poison Pope Leo X in an...unusual way? The secret ingredient is...a pope! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and histor…

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Presenting: KILLER MINDS 10:43

1M ago10:43

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Formerly known as Mind of A Serial Killer, Killer Minds takes you deep into the psychology of history’s most chilling murderers—from infamous serial killers to ruthless cult leaders, deadly exes, and terrifying spree killers. Every Monday and Thursday, hosts Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels, a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, blend grip…

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Jay Orbin | A Twist of Circumstance 1:05:31

1M ago1:05:31

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Jay Orbin left on a business trip and never came home. Or at least that’s what his wife initially told the police. But changing stories made it unclear what really happened in this case. This case is (mostly) solved Thank you to our sponsors! For a limited time go to SpotandTango.com/crimelines and use code crimelines to get 50% off your first orde…

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Ep. 297 - Security Awareness Series - Quantifying and Owning Risk with Roy Luongo 34:34

1M ago34:34

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Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris is joined by Roy Luongo. Roy is the Chief Information Security Officer for the United States Secret Service. He leads a team in the defense and information assurance of all USSS information systems and solutions. Prior to his current role he was the Director, Joint Mission O…

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Ep 241 - Who Killed Pamela Werner? 56:33

1M ago56:33

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Ep 241 is loose and we're off to China for one of Nick's famous episodes from the Far East. And it's a brutal tale of murder and mystery this time... Who was Pamela Werner? Who would want her dead? And where would you definitely not go cycling? The secret ingredient is...Beijing! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales ever…

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Richard Armitage | Enemy Within (Beyond the Files) 58:25

1M ago58:25

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This episode of Beyond the Files is about an episode of the Forensic Files that has been pulled off of streaming platforms. Let's find out why. This case is disputed Get the exclusive show Beyond the Files plus Crimelines episodes ad free on Supercast: https://crimelines.supercast.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimelines Apple Subscriptions…

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Ep. 296 - Human Element Series - The Imagination Dilemma with Dr. Lydia Kostopoulos 39:12

1M ago39:12

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Today we are joined by Dr. Lydia Kostopoulos. Dr. Kostopoulos is a globally recognized strategist that brings clarity and context as to what is on the horizon. Her unique expertise at the intersection of emerging technology, security and macro-trends has been sought by the United Nations, U.S. Special Operations, the European Commission, NATO, mult…

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Episode 2 with special guest Scott Tixier 1:20:41

2M ago1:20:41

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Send us a text The Gigging Gurus Podcast - Episode 2: Scott Tixier Scott Tixier is a multifaceted artist known for his exceptional skills as a jazz violinist, educator, and composer. Born in France, Scott began his musical journey at a young age and has since become a prominent figure in the international jazz scene. He has performed and collaborat…

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Ep 240 - Seven Assassins for Queen Victoria 1:13:16

2M ago1:13:16

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Ep 240 is loose! And this week we look at the multitude of men who seemingly tried to get rid of Queen Victoria. Who were the seven assailants? Did they really want the queen dead? And how do YOU walk around the park? The secret ingredient is...assassins! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and s…

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The BGB Studio Presents: The Stories Project | Night Two: Daniel Rubiano 18:48

2M ago18:48

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Sidenotes “Hope = the fire in the rear view is smaller, the further we get”By Risa Bramon Garcia and Steve Braun

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The BGB Studio Presents: The Stories Project | Night Two: Leslie Murphy 11:53

2M ago11:53

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You’ve Been Lurking Here “A hazy memory of treasure and ruin in New Mexico”By Risa Bramon Garcia and Steve Braun

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Ep. 295 - The Doctor Is In Series - Bystander Effect 33:39

2M ago33:39

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Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Doctor Is In Series – where we will discuss understandings and developments in the field of psychology. In today’s episode, Chris and Abbie are discussing the Bystander Effect. They will talk about the many different ways it presents itself as well as how to avoid it and what you can do if you find yourse…

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Ep 239 - Lyda Southard & The Terrible Typhoid 1:00:15

2M ago1:00:15

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Ep 239 is loose! And we have a good ol' fashioned poisoning story from the deadly Lyda Southard. Who was this flame haired beauty? Why did so many men sign her papers? And will there be an alarm this week...? The secret ingredient is...fever! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to…

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Bonus Episode - 5th Bday Q&A! 2:02:11

2M ago2:02:11

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A sizzlingly sensational special bumper Q&A episode, to mark 5 years of the Poisoners' Cabinet! Nick and Sinead answer a stack of questions from fans about the show, about life and about snacks. It's a much more relaxed episode with no main case and lots of silly fun, and occasional grown-up content. Thank you everyone, for an amazing 5 years; we l…

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Peggy Railey | Disputed Circumstances 1:03:14

2M ago1:03:14

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When a progressive Methodist minister began receiving threatening letters in 1987, it was believed to have come from an outsider. But evidence led to it being someone in the church. After a brutal attack, the police began to question if this was a set up from the start. This case is disputed Thank you to today's sponsors! Follow SCAM FACTORY on the…

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The BGB Studio Presents: The Stories Project | Night One: Nick Ballard 11:33

2M ago11:33

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The Creek “Things left said”By Risa Bramon Garcia and Steve Braun

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The BGB Studio Presents: The Stories Project | Night One: Doug Tompos 25:34

2M ago25:34

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Incomplete Knowledge “Desire spirals into obsession amidst the labyrinthine canals of Venice.”By Risa Bramon Garcia and Steve Braun

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Ep. 294 - The 4th Monday Series - Accidentally Wes Anderson with Wally Koval 21:54

2M ago21:54

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Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The 4th Monday Series with Chris Hadnagy and Mike Holfeld. Chris and Mike will be covering cutting edge global news to help people remain safe, secure and knowledgeable in a world where it is hard to know what is real and what is fake news. Today Chris and Mike are joined by Wally Koval. Wally is the founder …

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Ep 238 - Madness, Mayhem & Murder in Ancient Rome 1:08:53

2M ago1:08:53

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Ep 238 is loose on our 5th birthday - and to celebrate we're going to Rome! We dip our toe into the huge history of the Roman Empire and chat weird facts and crazy stories featuring famous and lesser known figures from the ancient city... Was Caligula really as mad as people said? Did Nero fiddle while Rome burned? And what do you write on your cur…

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Sydney Loofe | Avalanche of Evidence 1:04:56

2M ago1:04:56

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Sydney Loofe went on a date and never came back. After two persons of interest were named in her disappearance, they posted a video to Facebook that would be only the first of multiple stories told. For resources: https://rainn.org/articles/tips-safer-online-dating-and-dating-app-use https://www.setmefreeproject.net/about This case is solved Thank …

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Expert Witness: Cathryn Kemp & A Poisoner's Tale 36:53

2M ago36:53

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Was Giulia Tofana a murderer...or a saviour? This is the question posed by Cathryn Kemp in her new historical fiction novel, A Poisoner's Tale - a retelling of the legend of Giulia and her poison, Aqua Tofana. Cathryn kindly joined us to talk about her process for writing the book, the story of Giulia and the main players in her story, and her advi…

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The BGB Studio Presents: The Stories Project | Night Two: Clay Wilcox 15:27

2M ago15:27

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Hand Tools “Hand tools and family trees”By Risa Bramon Garcia and Steve Braun

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The BGB Studio Presents: The Stories Project | Night Two: Katie Savoy 14:50

2M ago14:50

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Found Words “A trip to Wales to find connection led to more than she could have ever imagined”By Risa Bramon Garcia and Steve Braun

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Ep. 293 - Security Awareness Series - From Banker to Spy to Cyber Security Expert with Peter Warmka 33:14

2M ago33:14

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Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris is joined by Peter Warmka. Peter is a Former Senior Intelligence Officer with the CIA with over 20 years’ experience in breaching the security of organizations overseas. Peter is the founder of the Orlando-based firm Counterintelligence Institute, LLC and an Adjunct Professo…

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Ep 237 - Stephen Ballew & The Quincy Fiend 1:07:03

2M ago1:07:03

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Ep 236 is loose! And we're headed to Quincy, Illinois where a dashing young man has arrived at his extended family's farm with big tales and big promises... Who was Stephen Ballew? What business did he really do? And how do you like your silk shirts? The secret ingredient is...flint! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales …

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Donna Hall and Michael Margaret | Cold Case Spotlight 32:32

2M ago32:32

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Donna Hall and Mike Margaret planned a weekend camping trip that they never came home from. They had last been seen at a friend’s house, but the police believe they stopped somewhere else before continuing to the place their bodies would eventually be found. That other place may be key to cracking this cold case. If you have any information, please…

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TRAILER: Ding Dong Club 3:09

2M ago3:09

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Hey mates! (Are we still allowed to say that?) Chando here! The new show is up and running, It's called DING DONG CLUB, and it's (mostly) what you remember of the old show! Is it better? Is it worse? Have a listen and make your mind up! It's rattling along at a rate of knots so far, with plenty of old mate guests, and plenty of ripper episodes (and…

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The BGB Studio Presents: The Stories Project | Night Two: Paul Cassell 25:00

2M ago25:00

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Cynthia Continued “A bitter green salad and the awful reality of transactional relationships”By Risa Bramon Garcia and Steve Braun

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The BGB Studio Presents: The Stories Project | Night One: Sydney Walsh 15:07

2M ago15:07

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Losing My Religion “It’s 1992… painting houses, a break up, a presidential election, and poetry”By Risa Bramon Garcia and Steve Braun

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Ep. 292 - Human Element Series - Rejection is Protection with Erica Rooney 42:44

2M ago42:44

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Today we’re joined by Erica Rooney, a leadership dynamo and gender equality advocate who’s breaking barriers and inspiring infinite possibilities. With over 15 years as an executive, Erica is renowned for tackling 'sticky floors'—the limiting beliefs that hold us back—and smashing through glass ceilings. She’s a sought-after speaker, bestselling au…

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Ep 236 - Polly Bodine & The Murderous Media 53:59

3M ago53:59

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Ep 236 is loose and we're looking at the case of Polly Bodine, the Witch of New York accused of a horrific murder and tried by the press for it... Who was Polly? Why would she want her sister-in-law dead? And where do you put your granite to sleep? The secret ingredient is...an apothecary! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime …

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The BGB Studio Presents: The Stories Project | Night One: Benjamin Earl Turner 21:49

3M ago21:49

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Murder at Heaven Avenue “A mountaintop revelation changed everything”By Risa Bramon Garcia and Steve Braun

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The BGB Studio Presents: The Stories Project | Night One: Alexandra Wright 30:06

3M ago30:06

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Hunting Season “A story, in three parts, about Catfish Queens, Virgin Marys, and Losing your Damn Mind in the Mississippi Delta”By Risa Bramon Garcia and Steve Braun

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