During the Great Depression, Bonnie and Clyde captured the attention of the nation, with daring robberies, narrow escapes, and a trail of destruction that followed them everywhere they went. In part one of this 2 part series we discuss the couple's humble beginnings, and the choices that led them down a dead end that would lead to the end of their very short ... Show More
Jun 2025
Jack The Ripper Part 5: Mary Jane Kelly
SummaryThis conversation delves into the life and tragic death of Mary Jane Kelly, the last and most brutal victim of Jack the Ripper. The speakers explore her background, relationships, and the societal context of Victorian London, shedding light on the struggles faced by women ... Show More
41m 52s
Jun 2025
Jack The Ripper Part 4: Catherine (Kate) Eddowes
SummaryThis conversation delves into the life of Kate Eddowes, a woman who faced immense hardships from a young age. It explores her family background, struggles with poverty, education, and the impact of her relationships. The discussion highlights the societal conditions of the ... Show More
56m 40s
Feb 2022
Introducing: Short History Of... Bonnie and Clyde
From the creators of Real Dictators we present Short History Of... Hosted by Paul McGann, this show gives you a front-row seat as history’s most incredible moments play out right before you. Forged by the Great Depression, Bonnie and Clyde became icons of lawlessness, thrilling a ... Show More
1 h
May 2023
Bonnie and Clyde’s Final Ride
May 23, 1934. On a muggy Louisiana morning, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow speed toward the Texas border. They’ve been on the run for over a year—wanted for robbery and murder—and the lurid news accounts of their exploits have made them famous. But today, Bonnie and Clyde’s legen ... Show More
34m 39s
Sep 2022
Bonnie and Clyde Part 2: Ride or Die
It’s April 1933. In Joplin, Missouri, a routine stakeout erupts into chaos under the suburban streetlights. Gunfire cracks the night as Bonnie Parker unleashes a hail of bullets from her oversized machine gun, buying time for Clyde Barrow and the gang to ram their way to freedom. ... Show More
46 m
Sep 2022
Bonnie and Clyde Part 1: Star-crossed Lovers
It’s the early 1930s. In Dallas, Texas, under the Trinity River viaduct - life is hard. They call it the Devil’s Back Porch. Amongst the tents and wagons, the dispossessed scrap it out for survival. Here, kids grow up mean. So it’s no surprise when young Clyde Barrow strays into ... Show More
46m 15s
Aug 2021
EP. 29 LOUISIANA - The Story of Zack & Addie: New Orleans' Most Notorious Murder
On October 17th, 2006, a man jumps from the roof of a popular hotel in the French Quarter of New Orleans, and takes his own life. But when police search his corpse for identification, they discover a hand written confession, detailing the man's involvement in the murder and disme ... Show More
1h 28m