Most Notorious! A True Crime History Podcast

Most Notorious! A True Crime History Podcast

Author: Blue Ewe Media Language: English Episodes: 50
Step back in time and explore the darkest corners of the past with Most Notorious! A True Crime History Podcast. This isn't just another crime show; it's a deep dive into the historical context that shaped infamous acts and the figures behind them. From the ruthless gangsters of the Prohibition era to the chilling methods of Victorian-era murderers, each episode unpacks a story rooted in its specific moment in history. Host Erik Rivenes acts as your guide, conducting thoughtful interviews with authors and historians who have dedicated years to researching their subjects. These conversations move beyond sensational headlines to deliver nuanced narratives filled with detail and scholarly accuracy. You'll hear about forgotten tragedies, legendary outlaws, and societal disasters, all presented with a focus on understanding the why and how within the framework of the past. Tune in for a compelling blend of education and narrative, where every story is a piece of historical truth, often more fascinating and complex than fiction. This podcast from Blue Ewe Media connects the dots between crime and history, offering a rich, thoroughly researched listening experience for anyone curious about the shadows cast across different centuries.
Episodes
452:  The Nittany Nightmare Murders Part 2 w/ Derek Sherwood [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:23
My conversation with Derek Sherwood, author of Nittany Nightmare: The Sex Murders of 1938–1940 and the Panic at Penn State, continues. He shares a story about trying to find the location of Faye Gates's murder, talks abo…
451: The Nittany Nightmare Murders Part 1 w/ Derek Sherwood [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:37
Between November 1938 and May 1940, Margaret Martin, Rachel Taylor and Faye Gates were abducted and sexually assaulted, their bodies dumped within 50 miles of Penn State College. My guest is Derek J. Sherwood, author of…
MoNo Encore: The Mysterious Death of Dorothy Kilgallen w/ Mark Shaw [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:21
(Orig Pub Date 11/8/17) My guest is former criminal defense attorney Mark Shaw, author of "The Reporter Who Knew Too Much: The Mysterious Death of What's My Line TV Star and Media Icon Dorothy Kilgallen". He talks about…
450:  The Murderous Harp Brothers Revisited  w/ Katherine Grandjean [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:52
The Harp(e) brothers have been called America's first serial killers, once notorious enough to be the stuff of folklore and legend before fading into obscurity. In the chaos of the post-Revolutionary frontier, the two me…
American Criminal: Boss Tweed [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:45
This is the first episode of American Criminal's latest season - all about Boss Tweed, the Tammany Hall politician who has become synonymous with civic graft and corruption. Listen to my interview with Ken Ackerman about…
446: Bandit Chief Joaquin Murrieta:  Myth Vs. Fact w/ John Boessenecker [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:17
Joaquin Murrieta has been remembered as a Robin Hood of the California Gold Rush — a wronged miner turned avenging outlaw, the supposed inspiration for Zorro. The truth is far darker and more complicated: the real Murrie…