Our First-Ever Q&A Special | Arsenic, Pirates & Victorian Mayhem
News of the Times | Episode 521s | 2025
You had questions. We had… tea, notes, and an unwise amount of confidence.
In this special episode, Robin fearlessly tackles viewer queries on everything from Victorian habits to pirate ethics, frying pan sorcery, and why so many 19th-century murderers owned top hats.
💬 Expect mildly factual answers, unapologetic hat-wearing, and a few too many thoughts about dairy-related crime. One answer involves a pirate cannon. We’re still not sure why.
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