
season 5
It’s probably going to get weird

Ep 227 - Dr Haugh & The Wright and Wrong Path
We’re off to Ohio to hear the bizarre story of Dr Oliver Cook Haugh.
Who was this difficult doctor? What does he have to do with the Wright brothers? And this cocktail....wooooahhh...
Enjoy!

Ep 226 - The Torment of the Lipstick Killer
This week it's a dark and troubling tale of murder in Chicago and a suspect that raises a few eyebrows...
Who was the Lipstick Killer? Were all his crimes really related? And does anyone have any sage?
The secret ingredient is... sodium thiopental!

EP 225 - Halloween Special: The Curse of the Mummy
Ep 225 is loose on Halloween night And we're diving into the terrifying legend of the mummy, and the so-called curse of the Pharaohs...
Did opening King Tut's tomb unleash horrors on the world? Did a mummy sink the Titanic? And how do you like your mummy served?
The secret ingredient is...a Pharaoh!
Enjoy and HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Ep 224 - Mercy Brown & The Vampire Panic of New England
There's a panic in New England as vampires appear to be roaming the land, searching for victims in this special spooky season episode...
Who was Mercy Brown? Why would vampires be targeting small farming communities? And how do you spot a virgin horse?
The secret ingredient is... vampires!

Ep 223 - The Zodiac Killer Part 2
It's part two of our dive into the terrifying story of The Zodiac Killer, where we look at the prime suspects and the web of alleged crimes around the mysterious figure.
Do you have a theory about this case? Do you think it was one person...or more? And who wants a drink?
The secret ingredient is...a super secret code!

Ep 222 - The Zodiac Killer Part 1
Today we're tackling one of the most famous serial killers of all time, The Zodiac Part 1!
Who did the Zodiac target? Why did the killer tease the press with puzzles? And how do you write cyphers in a French accent?
The secret ingredient is...constellations!

Ep 221 - Mad King Ludwig II & The Bodies in the Lake
We're off to Bavaria to hear the story of 'Mad' King Ludwig II and his mysterious death...
Why was Ludwig labelled a madman? Why did he love Wagner's music so much? And was it the swans?
The secret ingredient is...a castle!

Ep 220 - The Deadly Voyage of the Herbert Fuller
We're aboard the Herbert Fuller cargo ship where murder most foul has been committed...
Who was aboard this vessel? Could any of the crew be trusted? And how quickly would you start crying during a murder investigation?
The secret ingredient is...timber!

Ep 219 - The Terrifying Tastes of Tarrare
It's a truly bizarre and sometimes disgusting story of Tarrare, a man with a huge appetite that got him into a fair amount of trouble.
Who was the mysterious Tarrare? Why could he eat literally anything? And was this the worst spying plan in history?
The secret ingredient is...a baby!

EP 218 - The Mysterious Movements of Artemis Ogletree
We have a bizarre mystery on our hands, with a man being very shifty in a hotel in the 1930s...
Who was the man in room 1046? Why did he have no luggage? And what IS the formal greeting for a potential crime boss?
The secret ingredient is...a president!

Ep 217 - Nancy Farrer & The Trouble with Phrenology
Today we have a woman accused of murder and - much worse - accused of being ugly!
Who was Nancy Farrer? Was she insane or a calculating killer? And can your head tell you how mirthful you really are?
The secret ingredient is...a skull!

EP 216 - The Mystery of the Capitol Hill Thug
A man stalks the streets of Denver armed with a club, looking for victims...
Why were women being attacked in the streets? Who was the culprit? And why were the police so bad at everything?
The secret ingredient is...a soul!

Ep 215 - Arthur Waite & The Pecks of Grand Rapids
Here we have the story of John and Hannah Peck of Grand Rapids and their sudden deaths...
Who would want these very wealthy people dead? What was Arthur Waite's real story? And are germs the greatest poison of them all?
The secret ingredient is...marmalade!

Ep 214 - Henri Charrière & The Many Escapes
Today we have the tale of one Frenchman whose quest for freedom was legendary...
Who was Henri? Did he commit the crimes he was accused of? And were all the jungle animals working in teams?
The secret ingredient is....a butterfly!

EP 213 - The Life and Death of Christopher Marlowe
We're off to the theatre to tell the tale of one of England's more famous dramatic artists.
Who WAS Christopher Marlowe? What did he spend his Buttery funds on? And who lies down playing backgammon?
The secret ingredient is....Canterbury!

Ep 212 - The mysterious Seal Chart Murder
Ep 212 is loose and we have a murder most foul in Kent on our hands, but who is responsible?
Who would want Caroline Luard dead? Did her husband have a secret? And is this the most tenuous cocktail ever?
The secret ingredient is...a veranda!

Ep 211 - The Man Who Sold The Eiffel Tower
This week i's time to tell the tale of Victor Lustig, a gentleman con artist with audacious schemes.
Who was this well-dressed chap? How did he fool so much money out of so many people? And what are your 10 commandments of crime?
The secret ingredient is...a box!

Ep 210 - The Legend of Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid
We're off to the wild, wild west to hear the story of two of the most famous outlaws of all time.
What's the story behind these two legends? How did they get their quirky names? And did they REALLY go out in a blaze of glory?
The secret ingredient is...Argentina!

Ep 209 - David Rizzio, Lord Darnley & Mary Queen of Scots
We're back in one of our favourite eras, examining the chaotic murders that haunted Mary Queen of Scots.
What is Mary's story as Queen? Why were the murders around her so significant? And have we solved the mystery of what the chair in the garden was used for?
The secret ingredient is...Scotland!

Ep 208 - Al Capone, Public Enemy No. 1
Today we have the story of possibly the most famous mobster of all time - Al Capone!
Who was this larger-than-life kingpin? How did he get his nickname Scarface? And how do piano-wielding nuns figure in this tale?
The secret ingredient is...Chicago!