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Killer HistoryEpisode 28 - The Montrose Ghost - The Irish Apparition High Flying AceThis week on Killer History, Lauren fills us in on the details of two young, wealthy Irishmen who have an insatiable thirst for speed and heroics, which eventually leads to one's downfall, and then all the spooky goings on around the place of his death. It's a very strong and detailed ghost story that you don't want to miss. No HERstory this week as we ran short on time and schedules got crazy, but look out for a great episode next week!2021-11-0356 minKiller HistoryEpisode 27 - The Bennington Triangle - Big Trouble On The Long TrailThis week on Killer History, Haley pulls a fast one on us and doesn't talk about he totally fake, overglorified, and debunked Bermuda Triangle, but instead tells us about the chilling mysteries of the Bennington Triangle located in Vermont, near the Massachusetts border. Lauren rounds out the episode by telling us all the lifelong achievements of famous long distance runner, Tegla Loroupe.2021-10-2754 minKiller HistoryEpisode 26 - Elva Zona Heaster - The Ghost, The Whole Ghost, And Nothing But The GhostThis week on Killer History, Lauren starts things off extra spooky by detailing the legend of the Greenbrier Ghost, AKA Elva Zona Heaster, which takes place in post Civil War West Virginia, so you know it's gonna get strange. Then Haley's HERstory gets completely hijacked by Josh's love of Bartolome de la Casas and The Oatmeal, but ten Haley informs us about the amazing indigenous peoples activist work of Winona LaDuke.2021-10-2057 minKiller HistoryEpisode 25 - The Texarkana Moonlight Murders - There's Got To Be A Better Way To Earn Extra MoneyThis week's episode of Killer History starts out with Haley detailing the still unsolved Texarkana Moonlight Murders that inspired many urban legends around Texas and across the country. Lauren rounds out the episode by telling us about the amazing sport shooting career of localish legend, Elizabeth "Plinky" Servaty.2021-10-1349 minKiller HistoryEpisode 24 - KAL-902 - Soviet Block 90210This week on Killer History, Lauren details the mysterious flight of KAL-902 and it's disappearance into Soviet airspace and then the international relations debacle that followed. Then Haley round out the episode by telling us a little bit about the father of American heavy rock music, Giles Corey (rim shot!)2021-10-0657 minKiller HistoryEpisode 23 - Robert Johnson - Crossroads, Hell Hounds, Demons, And The Spookiest, Ookiest Blues Around2021-09-2949 minKiller HistoryEpisode 22 - Edward Low - Bad Father, Worse Pirate, And Really Bad EggsOn this week's episode of Killer History, Lauren tells us tales from the high seas and the swashbuckling life of Edward Low. Haley rounds out the eiposde by telling us about the social activism of Halsey.2021-09-221h 06Killer HistoryEpisode 21 - The Texas City Disaster - Le Bateau MalchanceuxThis week on Killer History, Haley recounts the story of the most deadly industrial accident in Texas history and the ill-fated SS Grandchamp. Lauren rounds out the episode with a brief discussion about Malala Yousafzai and her women's rights efforts in Afghanistan.2021-09-1551 minKiller HistoryEpisode 20 - Phone Phreaking, Hacking, And SWATting - A Guide To The Worst Possible Way To Use The Phone System2021-09-081h 31Killer HistoryEpisode 19 - Trial Of The Lincoln Conspirators - Judge , Jury... Just Kidding, Military TribunalThis week on Killer History, Haley finishes up her series on the conspiracy to kidnap or kill or whatever Abraham Lincoln by telling us how the not so fair trial afterwards went down. Lauren rounds out the episode by telling us about the activism work for women's suffrage in the UK that Emmeline Pankhurst is known for.2021-09-0156 minKiller HistoryKaren Silkwood - Why You Should Only Buy Ethically Sourced PlutoniumThis week on Killer History, Lauren leads us through the twists, turns, and cover-ups associated with Texas's own Karen Silkwood. Haley rounds out the episode by teaching us about the amazing Dr. Joycelyn Elders and her efforts to advance public sex education.2021-08-251h 56Killer HistoryEpisode 17 - Lincoln Assassination Conspirators - But Where Is His Hat?!?!2021-08-181h 08Killer HistoryEpisode 16 - Season 1 Finale - Eric XIV, The Butcher King & The Conspiracy To Assassinate Abraham LincolnIt's a double decker for the Season 1 Finale and Lauren leads off teaching us about Eric XIV of Sweden and his bouts of sometimes murderous madness. Haley comes in with a HERstory teaching us about Dorothea Dix, one of America's pioneers of mental health awareness. Then Haley leads us through the detailed conspiracy to kidnap President Lincoln that then escalates to multiple assassination. Lauren then teaches us about the artistic stylings of David Wojnarowicz who created political and activist related artwork in the 80's and early 90's.2021-05-132h 33Killer HistoryEpisode 15 - The Boston Massacre - It Was Wicked PisserThis week on Killer History, Haley teaches us about the actual goings on around Boston in March of 1770 and tells us who was actually responsible for the deaths of 40... wait, no 13..... actually it's 5 people, in the Boston Massacre that was one of the most pivotal moments in American colonial history and lead to the American Revolutionary War. Lauren rounds out the episode by quelling tempers and letting us know that Grace Hopper is directly responsible for the tiny computers that we carry around in our pockets and take silly photos of our food with every day.2021-05-051h 22Killer HistoryEpisode 14 - John Bingham - Earl Of Unlucky CircumstanceThis week on Killer History, Lauren leads us on a tale full of twist, turns, and unanswered questions regarding the life of John Bingham. Haley rounds out the episode by teaching us about Clara Barton and her journey to establishing the American Red Cross.2021-04-281h 12Killer HistoryEpisode 13 - Ben Franklin - A Big Science Book & Sea TurtlesThis week on Killer History, Haley takes us on a journey back to pre Revolutionary War England and the strange goings on in Ben Franklin's basement. Lauren finishes out the episode telling us about Valerie Thomas, an American scientist and inventor.2021-04-211h 24Killer HistoryEpisode 12 - Mary Morris - A Myriad Of MisfortuneThis week on Killer History, Lauren leads us down an interesting, tangled road talking about the completely unexpected murder of a Houston woman named Mary Morris. Strap in tight for this one because the details will astound you. Haley ends the episode educating us about Hedy Lamarr, her charm, film career, and laundry list of inventions.2021-04-141h 27
Grand Rapidians Play Video Games108) Endless Shining Force BreakoutWelcome back to our favorite Retro Hangover Podcast host (i.e. the one who comes on our show), Chris Coplien! In this episode we drink Buzzin' Bee from Veterans United Craft Brewery, another Oddside seltzer (Mojito flavor), and another Speciation sour (Red Edge). We've played Endless Ocean: Blue World (Wii), Shining Force III (Saturn), Arkanoid Breakout (Switch), Arkanoid (NES), and Breakout (Atari 2600). We recommend the podcasts The Good, The Bad, and The Backlog, The Hyacinth Disaster, and Killer History.
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Retro Hangover Podcast - http://retrohangover.com/index.php/category/podcast/
The Good, The Bad, and...2021-04-101h 06Killer HistoryEpisode 11 - DuPont & C8 - There Aren't Enough Curse Words For This!This week on Killer History, Haley finishes her series highlighting awful corporations and the lengths to which they'll go to continue making money and Lauren is angry. Like real angry. Like the whole episode until she tells us how badass Claudette Colvin was.2021-04-071h 45Killer HistoryEpisode 10 - Bessie Starkman - The First Female Canadian Crime BossThis week on Killer History, Lauren tells us about the first ever female Canadian organized crime boss, Bessie Starkman, and her partner Rocco Perri To round out the episode, Haley keeps up her trend of massive companies pouring chemicals into the environment and how it royally messed people up and the people that came to defend us common folk.2021-03-3145 minKiller HistoryEpisode 9 - The Radium Girls - Glowing On For The Next 1000 YearsThis week on Killer History, Haley leads a deep dive into the lives and demise of the Radium Girls and how major corporations prioritized money over the wellbeing of humans, cue Lauren saying, "Shocking!" in the most sarcastic voice you can imagine. Just in time for National LGBT+ Health Awareness Week, Lauren rounds out the episode telling us about the life of Roberta Elizabeth Marshall Cowell, a true trail blazer in the trans community.2021-03-2457 minKiller HistoryEpisode 8 - Jack And Ed Bittle - But Who Shot Who?This week on Killer History, Lauren informs us about some real Canadian bad boy outlaws, their effects on local women, and the local law enforcement's effect on them. Haley finishes this episode up teaching us about the importance and utter badassery of Dolley Madison, first lady of the United States and protector of George Washington.2021-03-171h 14Killer HistoryEpisode 7 - Anne Hutchinson - Colonial Feminism At Its FinestThis week on Killer History, Haley tells us bout the very first strong independent woman that don't need no man or church telling her what to do in the New World, Anne Huthchinson. Lauren finishes this week out by telling us about Hannie Schaft, the woman with the red hair and deadly assassin in WWII.2021-03-101h 02
Killer HistoryMarianna de Leyva y Marino - My Sex Life Is Nunya BusinessThis week on Killer History, Lauren leads us on the tale of Maianna de Leyva Marino, an Italian nun from the 1500's and things get really interesting really fast, lest we say... hot and steamy. Make sure you've eaten after you listen to this one! Haley rounds out the episode by telling the story of Amber Hagerman and the creation of the Amber Alert.2021-03-0349 min
Killer HistoryNat Turner's Rebellion - Say His NameThis week on Killer History, Haley leads a story about Nat Turner rising up against slaveholders and organizing a rebellion that cared the living bejesus out of all the southern whites. Lauren rounds out the episode talking about the conservation efforts of Susan Hansch and Save Our Coast.2021-02-241h 04
Killer HistoryMargaretta Peter - A Life Cult ShortThis week on Killer History, Lauren leads us though the early life of Margaretta Peter, a Swiss girl born in the 1700's who immediately had a strong influence over her friends and family even at a young age. Her life is bizarre, only to be upstaged by her traumatic death. Haley rounds out the episode by exploring the history of Rosey the Riveter.2021-02-1748 minKiller HistoryMore Conversation About Henrietta LacksAs a quick bonus release, we add the extra conversation we had about the social importance of the HELA cells, how they were taken from Henrietta Lacks, and how they've affected so many people.2021-02-1714 min
Killer HistoryThe Mier Expedition - Choose Your Beans CarefullyThis week on Killer History, Haley leads the charge through the newly established Republic of Texas and their land disputes with Mexico, specifically the Mier Expedition and their affinity for beans on the battlefield. Lauren rounds out the episode by starting a conversation about Henrietta Lacks that we finish on the following mini episode.2021-02-1741 min
Killer HistoryGlennon Engleman - Dental Work To Die ForThis week on Killer History, Lauren sits you in the chair and painstakingly details the ridiculous life of Glennon Engleman, a deranged dentist hellbent on getting rich off life insurance fraud. You can bring your own laughing gas, but you won't need it because this episode is absolutely bananas. Haley rounds out the episode by educating you about Sarah Rosetta Wakeman, who was the Civil War champion of "Don't ask, don't tell."2021-02-1759 min
Killer HistoryThe Sultana Disaster - Less Safety, More Money Please!This week on Killer History, Haley leads us through the perilous final voyage of the Sultana down the mighty Mississippi River. A old, steam powered ship with a greedy captain, way too many Civil War POWs, a leaky boiler, and a raging river make for a not so fun time. Lauren rounds out the episode by paying honor to the legacy of Dr. Charles Drew.2021-02-1644 min
Killer HistoryTrailerKiller History is a weekly lesson about all things death, destruction and sadness followed by a Killer HERstory. Join us Wednesdays starting February 17th for the topics you never learned in school. Have a Killer day!2021-02-1002 min