
season 5
It’s probably going to get weird

Ep 207 - The Many Cons of Amy Bock
It's time for the tale of Amy Bock and her many scams.
Who was this fraud-loving lady? What drove her to con so many people? And could Nick be more shocked in this episode?
The secret ingredient is...a wedding!
And if you know the twist, NO SPOILERS!

Ep 206 - Gregor MacGregor & The Land That Never Was
Here we have the tale of one of the boldest confidence tricks in history!
Who was Gregor MacGregor? Where was the wonderous land of Poyais? And how many medals can a man wear and still walk?
The secret ingredient is...the island of Curaçao!

Ep 205 - Thief-Taking & Thievery with Jonathan Wild
We have a duplicitous rogue for you this week in the shape of supposed thief-taker Jonathan Wild.
Who was this 1700s 'gent'? How did he know where all the thieves were? And will we ever get over this week's cocktail?
The secret ingredient is...a buttock!

Ep 204 - Who Killed Harry Oakes?
We're on a journey to the USA, Canada and The Bahamas to find out what happened to Sir Harry Oakes.
Who was this self-made man? How was a King involved in his story? And how will YOU be celebrating Pride?
The secret ingredient is...a King!

Ep 203 - Daniel Good & The Preliminary Police
We have a body in a stable, a policed-up London and a lot of people saying, 'What's all this then?'
Who was Daniel Good? Why did a pair of trousers uncover a murder? And how does no one spot a man carrying a bed?!
The secret ingredient is...the police!

Ep 202 - Aleister Crowley Part II : The Magic Spirals
It's Part II of our deep dive into the life and magic of occultist Aleister Crowley.
As he builds his new religion, he alienates those closest to him and then there's that sex magic business....
What did Crowley truly believe? Did he see an alien by accident? And what do you use your orgasms for?
The secret ingredient is...a demon!

Ep 201 - The Magic & Mystery of Aleister Crowley Part I
We're back for season 5 and are diving into the story of occultist, magician, writer and (checks notes) mountaineer, Aleister Crowley.
In the first of 2 episodes, we dive deep into the enigmatic life of Aleister Crowley to find the man behind the myths.
Was much known about his childhood? How did he join the Golden Dawn? And how do you do a magic staircase fight?
The secret ingredien is...dawn!