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Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersEdward Buckley: The Whitechapel FiendEdward Buckley: The Whitechapel Fiend
A roundtable discussion about an extremely violent criminal lunatic residing in the East End of London before, during and after the Autumn of Terror.
With Jurriaan Maessen, Jonathan Tye, Suzie Huntington and Tom Wescott.
Hosted by Jonathan Menges and Ally Ryder2023-11-011h 26
Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersWhitechapel Society presents Scandal at Dolphin Square with Daniel SmithWe are pleased to bring to you the December 2022 guest speaker at the Whitechapel Society: Daniel Smith- Scandal at Dolphin Square This is a video podcast presentation. www.whitechapelsociety.com2023-02-251h 14Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersOff the Shelf: Season 1 EpilogueJoin Ally Ryder, Jonathan Menges and Jon Rees as they discuss the first season of Off the Shelf, and decide if they ever want to do a second season.2022-12-3138 minRippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersFrom Adler to Amberly: The Adventure of the Dancing MenKarl welcomes back Paul Edwards to discuss the next story in the Conan Doyle canon: The Adventure of the Dancing Men @adlerto2022-12-301h 03Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersOff The Shelf: The Midnight AssassinJoin Ally Ryder, Jon Rees and Jonathan Menges as they discuss Skip Hollandsworth's take on the Servant Girl Annihilator.2022-11-271h 06Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersWhitechapel Society 1888 presents W. Sydney Robinson on the Scandalous Life and Times of W.T. SteadWe are pleased to bring to you the guest speaker from the October 2022 meeting of the Whitechapel Society W. Sydney Robinson The Scandalous Life and Times of W.T. Stead 2022-10-2945 minRippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersFrom Adler to Amberley: The Adventure of the Norwood BuilderKarl and Jon welcome Dan Smith to the show to discuss the next story in the Conan Doyle Canon: The Adventure of the Norwood Builder Dan Smith is the author of numerous books including The Ardlamont Mystery, The Peer and the Gangster and most recently Scandal at Dolphin Square @DanSmith_Writer @adlerto2022-10-211h 01Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersOff The Shelf: Hell's Half Acre by Susan JonusasJoin Jon Rees, Jonathan Menges and Ally Ryder as they discuss the case of the Bloody Benders, and stick around for an interview with author Susan Jonusas.2022-10-211h 52Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersJurriaan Maessen -Finding Mary Kelly-From Prototype To HolotypeFrom the 2022 Casebook: Jack the Ripper Conference 8 October 2022 Jurriaan Maessen -Finding Mary Kelly- From Prototype To Holotype2022-10-1049 minRippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersPhilipp Rottgers 'Jack Der Aufschlitzer-A German Perception of the Ripper Murders from 1888 to TodayFrom the 2022 Casebook: Jack the Ripper Conference 9 October 2022 Philipp Rottgers-Jack Der Aufschlitzer-A German Perception of the Ripper Murders from 1888 to Today2022-10-1046 minRippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersSteven Blomer -Missing reports and reluctant witnessesFrom the 2022 Casebook: Jack the Ripper Conference 9 October 2022 Steven Blomer -Missing reports and reluctant witnesses2022-10-1043 minRippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersMadeleine Keane ‘A Harlot’s Progress: Intersectional Feminism and the Whitechapel Victims’From the 2022 Casebook: Jack the Ripper Conference 8 October 2022 Madeleine Keane - A Harlot’s Progress: Intersectional Feminism and the Whitechapel Victims2022-10-1030 minRippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersDr. Billy Rough ‘The Art of Murder: The Strange Case of Walter Sickert & Jack the Ripper’From the 2022 Casebook: Jack the Ripper Conference 9 October 2022 Dr. Billy Rough-The Art of Murder- The Strange Case of Walter Sickert & Jack the Ripper2022-10-1040 minRippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersJo Mungovin ‘Peppermint Billy: William Brown & the Tollgate Murders of 1856’From the 2022 Casebook: Jack the Ripper Conference 9 October 2022 Jo Mungovin- Peppermint Billy- William Brown & the Tollgate Murders of 18562022-10-1046 minRippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersGracie Bain ‘Ripperature: Crossing Gender and Genre’From the 2022 Casebook: Jack the Ripper Conference 8 October 2022 Gracie Bain -Ripperature- Crossing Gender and Genre2022-10-1046 minRippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersDr. Amy Sturgis -Whitechapel What Ifs- Evolving Perspectives on the Autumn of Terror in Science FictionFrom the 2022 Casebook: Jack the Ripper Conference 9 October 2022 Dr. Amy Sturgis -Whitechapel What Ifs- Evolving Perspectives on the Autumn of Terror in Science Fiction2022-10-1045 minRippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersAdam Wood-Two Trials 1887 and 1889 from The Maybrick Murder and Diary of Jack the Ripper Book Launch EventThe third and final talk we will be releasing from The Maybrick Murder and the Diary of Jack the Ripper Book Launch event. Adam Wood: Two Trials-1887 and 18892022-09-2822 minRippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersChris Jones: The Maybrick Murder from The Maybrick Murder and the Diary of Jack the Ripper Book Launch EventThis is the first of two talks given by author Chris Jones at the book launch event for The Maybrick Murder and the Diary of Jack the Ripper.2022-09-2746 minRippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersChris Jones: The Diary of Jack the Ripper from The Maybrick Murder and Diary of Jack the Ripper Book Launch EventThis is the second of two talks given by author Chris Jones at the book launch event for The Maybrick Murder and the Diary of Jack the Ripper.2022-09-2745 minRippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersWhitechapel Society 1888 presents John Walker: Whitechapel's Children's WorkhouseWe are pleased to bring to you the August 2022 meeting of the Whitechapel Society and their guest speaker John Walker. Whitechapel's Children's Workhouse Mr Walker is a local East End Historian who runs the Forest Gate history blog E7 Now & Then and is the author of the new book Out of Sight, Out of Mind- Abuse, Neglect and Fire in a London Children’s Workhouse 1854-1907. http://www.e7-nowandthen.org www.whitechapelsociety.com2022-08-131h 06Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersFrom Adler to Amberley: The Adventure of the Naval TreatyKarl and Jon welcome author and screenwriter Bonnie MacBird back to the show to discuss the next story in the Conan Doyle canon The Adventure of the Naval Treaty https://macbird.com @adlerto2022-07-2359 minRippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersOff The Shelf: The Poisoner's HandbookJoin Ally Ryder, Jon Rees and Jonathan Menges as they discuss the Poisoner's Handbook and stick around for an interview with the author Deborah Blum.2022-06-281h 29Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersSherlock: From Adler to Amberley SpecialRippercast welcomes the hosts of the podcast Sherlock: From Adler to Amberley, Karl Coppack and Jon Rees. Listen in as they discuss the origins of the show, behind the scenes planning, share a few stories and announce a Special Event for The Final Problem and The Adventure of the Empty House.2022-06-1828 minRippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersOh, Dear Boss: Druitt's on a Sticky WicketOh, Dear Boss Druitt's on a Sticky Wicket with Steve Blomer, Mark Ripper, Ally Ryder and Jonathan Menges2022-06-131h 00Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murders2022 East End Conference: Steve Blomer- A Question of Time ENHANCED versionThis is the ENHANCED version of Steve's talk with the addition of the slideshow. Steve Blomer is the author of "Inside Bucks Row", the first volume of a planned six book series and has had articles published in 'Ripperologist' magazine and the Journal of the Whitechapel Society. He presented a talk on the Seaside Home Witness at the 2021 Casebook: Jack the Ripper online conference. Steve’s talk takes a look at the reliability of the timings given in police and witness reports for the Whitechapel murders and is entitled A Question of Time.2022-06-0937 minRippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersWhitechapel Society 1888 presents Peter Stone: The History of the Port of LondonWe are pleased to bring to you the guest speaker talk from the June 2022 meeting of the Whitechapel Society. Peter Stone is a committee member of the Docklands History Group, the London Historians and several other London Clubs and Societies and is the author of the highly praised book entitled The Port of London: A Vast Emporium of All Nations https://www.thehistoryoflondon.co.uk www.whitechapelsociety.com2022-06-0958 minRippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murders2022 East End Conference: Suzanne Huntington- Unravelling the Torso Cases: A Gordian KnotSuzanne Huntington is the author of the forthcoming book; ‘The Thames Torso Murders. Fact or Fiction?’ due later this year by Mango Books. She most recently presented a talk on Charles Hebbert for the 2021 Casebook Jack the Ripper Online Conference and her talk for this years East End Conference is entitled Unravelling the Torso Cases: A Gordian Knot2022-06-0553 minRippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murders2022 East End Conference: Frogg Moody- The Life and Times of Detective Sergeant William ThickFrogg Moody has had a decades long involvement in Ripperology in all of the most well known organizations and events. Frogg was born in Salisbury, Wiltshire. In 2004 he formed Timezone Productions to research and record social history and historical events through publishing, guided walks, theatre, lectures and exhibitions. He is the organiser of the annual Salisbury History Festival now in its fifth year. Frogg’s talk in entitled The Life and Times of Detective Sergeant William Thick.2022-06-0555 minRippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murders2022 East End Conference: Steve Blomer- A Question of TimeSteve Blomer is the author of "Inside Bucks Row", the first volume of a planned six book series and has had articles published in 'Ripperologist' magazine and the Journal of the Whitechapel Society. He presented a talk on the Seaside Home Witness at the 2021 Casebook: Jack the Ripper online conference. Steve’s talk takes a look at the reliability of the timings given in police and witness reports for the Whitechapel murders and is entitled A Question of Time.2022-06-0437 minRippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murders2022 East End Conference: Lauren Davies- Jack the Ripper and the Contagious Diseases ActLauren Davies is a researcher and historian of women's history, the co-host of the history podcast “Transatlantic History Ramblings with Lauren and Brian” and is a Medieval Studies Masters student from Swansea in South Wales. She has over the past few years developed an interest in the stories of women across a broad spectrum of history and their encounters with the criminal justice system of their period. She’s spoken on the medieval prison system to the Metropolitan Police Heritage Society, and the relationship of the Medieval Jewry with the Tower of London for the Whitechapel Society. Lauren’s talk is entit...2022-06-0441 minRippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murders2022 East End Conference: Adam Wood-Dr Thomas Bond's Profile of Jack the RipperAdam Wood is Editor of Ripperologist magazine, and the former Editor of the Journal of the Police History Society. He is the author of Swanson: The Life and Times of a Victorian Detective, the Notable British Trials volume on the Trial of Percy Lefroy Mapleton, and co-author with Police historian Neil Bell of Sir Howard Vincent’s Police Code, 1889, and also the co-author of the series of Edgar walking guidebooks with Blue Badge tour guide Richard Jones. Adam is the owner of the nonfiction historic crime publishing company Mango Books. His talk at this years East End Conference is on Dr...2022-06-0436 minRippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersSherlock: From Adler to Amberley- The Adventure of the Greek InterpreterKarl and Jon welcome author and podcaster Madeline Quinones to the show to discuss the next story in the canon: The Adventure of the Greek Interpreter @studyinmadeline @dynamicsofapod @adlerto2022-05-2156 minRippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersOff the Shelf: Crippen, Cora and The Body in the BasementJoin Book Club regulars Jonathan Menges, Jon Rees and Ally Ryder as well as guest Mark Ripper as they discuss Matthew Coniam's interesting spin on the Crippen Case.2022-04-201h 42Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersWhitechapel Society presents Lauren Davies: The Medieval Jewry of the East EndWe are pleased to bring to you the April 2022 guest speaker from the Whitechapel Society: Lauren Davies: The Medieval Jewry of the East End www.whitechapelsociety.om2022-04-1842 minRippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersOTS: The Case of the Salmon SandwichesOff the Shelf sits down to discuss the Case of the Salmon Sandwiches by M.W. Oldridge, and afterwards, interviews the author about various unrelated things.2022-03-111h 18Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersSherlock: From Adler to Amberley- The Adventure of the Resident PatientKarl and Jon welcome Heather Owen to discuss the next story in the Holmes canon: The Adventure of the Resident Patient @adlerto2022-02-261h 09Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersOff the Shelf: The Case of the Murderous Dr. CreamJoin Ally Ryder, Jonathan Menges and Jon Rees as they discuss the book The Case of the Murderous Doctor Cream and listen to an interview with the author Dean Jobb.2022-02-181h 43Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersOff the Shelf: PrologueAn introduction to Rippercast's new book review series 'Off the Shelf' Hosted by Ally Ryder with Jon Lee Rees and Jonathan Menges2022-02-1156 minRippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersWhitechapel Society presents Dr. Helen Mathers: Josephine Butler: Patron Saint of ProstitutesWe are pleased to bring to you the February 2022 guest speaker at the Whitechapel Society: Dr. Helen Mathers- Josephine Butler: Patron Saint of Prostitutes2022-02-111h 00Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersPaul Begg: Revisited- Part TwoPart Two of our two-part interview with author and historian Paul Begg.2022-01-171h 05Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersPaul Begg: Revisited- Part OnePart one of a two-part interview with historian and author Paul Begg. with Jon Rees, Ally Ryder and Jonathan Menges2022-01-1654 minRippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersSherlock: From Adler to Amberley- The Adventure of the Crooked ManKarl Coppack and Jon Rees welcome Trevor Bond back to the show to discuss the next story in the Sherlock Holmes canon: The Adventure of the Crooked Man @adlerto2021-12-191h 24Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murders2021 Casebook: Jack the Ripper Conference: Steven Blomer: Who was the Seaside Home Witness?We are pleased to bring to you the speaker presentations from the Casebook: Jack the Ripper Online Conference that took place on 30 October 2021. Steven Blomer: Who Was the Seaside Home Witness? This is a video podcast. If you are wishing to view this on Casebook, use the 'clicking here' link to open the video in a new browser window.2021-11-0640 minRippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murders2021 Casebook: Jack the Ripper Conference: Suzanne Huntington: Charles Alfred Hebbert- Physician, Anatomist, BigamistWe are pleased to bring to you the speaker presentations from the Casebook: Jack the Ripper Online Conference that took place on 30 October 2021. Suzanne Huntington: Charles Alfred Hebbert- Physician, Anatomist, Bigamist This is a video podcast. If you are wishing to view this on Casebook, use the 'clicking here' link to open the video in a new browser window.2021-11-0657 minRippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murders2021 Casebook: Jack the Ripper Conference: Mark Ripper-Animals (Eleven Different Ones)We are pleased to bring to you the speaker presentations from the Casebook: Jack the Ripper Online Conference that took place on 30 October 2021. Mark Ripper: Animals (Eleven Different Ones) This is a video podcast. If you are wishing to view this on Casebook, use the 'clicking here' link to open the video in a new browser window.2021-11-0649 minRippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersSherlock: From Adler to Amberley- The Adventure of the Reigate SquireThe Adventure of the Reigate Squire Karl and Jon are joined by Hannah Bradridge, a second year English student at Durham University. Hannah is new to the canon though she enjoys the BBC TV series. Together they discuss The Reigate Squires - a tale of a murdered coachman, handwriting and a bowl of oranges. @adlerto2021-10-181h 03Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersA Petticoat Parley: Women in RipperologyWe are pleased to bring to you the following round table discussion: A Petticoat Parley: Women in Ripperology With Tiffany Durkan, Samantha Hulass, Suzie Huntington, Madeline Keane and Amanda Lloyd Hosted by Ally Ryder2021-10-112h 00Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersWhitechapel Society presents Chris Jones: Motive, Means & Opportunity: Did Florence Maybrick commit murder?We are pleased to bring to you the October 2021 meeting of the Whitechapel Society: Chris Jones: Motive, Means and Opportunity- Did Florence Maybrick commit murder? www.whitechapelsociety.com2021-10-051h 24Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersEdgar's Walking Guides with Richard Jones and Adam WoodWe are pleased to welcome to the show Richard Jones and Adam Wood, the authors of the excellent series of self-guided tour books 'Edgar's Walking Guides' www.EdgarsGuides.comHosted by Jonathan Menges and Jon Lee Rees2021-08-171h 02Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersSherlock: From Adler to Amberley- The Adventure of Yellow FaceKarl Coppack welcomes author Paul Miller to discuss the next story in the Arthur Conan Doyle canon: The Adventure of the Yellow Face @BaronVonBork@adlerto2021-03-271h 21Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersSherlock: From Adler to Amberley- The Adventure of the Cardboard BoxKarl Coppack welcomes Marisa and Sarah, the hosts of The However Improbable podcast, to discuss the next story in Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes canon:The Adventure of the Cardboard Boxwww.howeverimprobablepodcast.com@improbablepod2021-02-211h 18Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersCheckmate: The Wallace Murder Mystery with Mark RussellJonathan Menges, Tom Wescott and Jon Rees welcome author Mark Russell to the show to discuss his bookCheckmate: The Wallace Murder Mysteryhttps://mangobooks.co.uk/products/checkmate-the-wallace-murder-mystery2021-02-071h 56Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersSherlock: From Adler to Amberley- The Adventure of Silver BlazeKarl Coppack welcomes as his guest Mary Pagones. Ms Pagones is the author of numerous novels, including 'A Study in Scarlet Marquis: Sherlock Holmes and the Trials of Oscar Wilde', 'Pride, Prejudice and Personal Statements', and the 'Fortune's Fool' series of equestrian novels. She joins the show to discuss...The Adventure of Silver Blaze@marypagones @adlerto2021-01-161h 14Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersMovie Review: From Hell (2001)The first in a series of roundtable discussions about Jack the Ripper in movies and television.
From Hell
with Jon Lee Rees, Matt Hood, Brian Young, Steve Stanley and William Ellis.
Hosted by Jonathan Menges
The video of this discussion can be viewed or downloaded from the following link:
http://www.rippercast.com/mp3/Movie_Review_From_Hell.mp4
***2020-10-031h 46Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersFurther Adventures in Ripperology-with Dr. Drew GrayPaul Begg and Jonathan Menges welcome Dr. Drew Gray to the show to further discuss topics addressed in Drew's 2019 Whitechapel Society-East End Conference talk concerning Ripperology and the Academe.2019-10-261h 29Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersProfiling The RipperResearchers and authors John Malcolm and Jon Lee Rees join Jonathan Menges in a discussion about behavioral and geographical profiling. Does profiling have value when applied to the hunt for Jack the Ripper?
Sources read and further reading:
John Douglas: The Cases That Haunt Us, Scribner, 2000
John Douglas: FBI NCAVC Criminal Investigative Analysis of Jack the Ripper
David Canter: Criminal Shadows: Inside the Mind of a Serial Killer, HarperCollins, 1995
Kim Rossmo: An Evaluation of NIJ's Evaluation Methodology for Geographic Profiling Software, March 9, 2005
Kim Rossmo: Geographic Profiling-NCIS Conference 1998
Geographic Profiling Survey: A Preliminary Examination...2019-08-181h 16Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersThe Whitechapel Murders of 1888: Another Dead End? with John MalcolmWe welcome to the show John Malcolm, the author of 'The Whitechapel Murders of 1888: Another Dead End?' for a roundtable discussion about Sir Robert Anderson, his 'Polish Jew' suspect and Aaron Kosminski.
With Paul Begg, Steve Blomer, Jon Rees and Jonathan Menges.2019-07-281h 31Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersInside Bucks Row: An Interview with Steve BlomerWe are pleased to welcome to the show Steve Blomer, the author of 'Inside Bucks Row: Mary Ann Nichols- An Anatomy of Murder'.
Interviewed by Jonathan Menges
Purchase a copy of 'Inside Bucks Row' via Paypal at the following link:
https://www.paypal.me/bucksrow2019-07-211h 05Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersGet Jack: A Killer Musical with Kip Winger and Damien GrayRippercast welcomes to the show composer Kip Winger and writer Damien Gray for a discussion about their new musical 'Get Jack'.
Interviewed by Tom Wescott and Jonathan Menges
www.getjack.com2019-07-1342 min
Criminal BroadsThe Women of Jack the Ripper, Part 1: JILLWe remember Jack the Ripper as a man who did the brutal work of a typical male serial killer, de-feminizing his victims by hacking up their bodies. But in this two-part series, let’s take a look at the women who circle around the Ripper legend. First up, the admittedly controversial and kinda odd theory that perhaps Jack the Ripper is the wrong nickname for the killer—perhaps, some writers insist, we should have been looking for a Jill all along! This episode features an interview with Jonathan Menges of Casebook.org and the Rippercast. Lear...2019-04-1153 minRippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersProfessor Turi King on the Eddowes Shawl PaperWe are pleased to welcome Professor Turi King from the Department of Genetics and Genome Biology at the University of Leicester to talk about the 2019 publication of the 'Forensic Investigation of a Shawl Linked to the "Jack the Ripper" Murders by Jari Louhelainen, Ph.D and David Miller, Ph.D in the Journal of Forensic Sciences.
Professor King led the famous genome sequencing project on the remains of Richard III and we are very grateful for the time she was able to spend with us discussing this topic.
Joining the round table discussion were numerous Ripperologists. Those who...2019-03-2355 minRippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersRippercast Reviews 'The Five' by Hallie RubenholdListen in as Rippercast reviews the book 'The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper' by Hallie Rubenhold
A roundtable discussion with:
Debra Arif: a researcher and the co-editor with Paul Begg and Sean Crundall of the New Jack the Ripper A-Z, and amongst her numerous finds was the discovery of Catherine Eddowes fourth child Frederick.
Paul Begg:, the author of Jack the Ripper: The Facts, the Definitive History, co-author with John Bennett of The Forgotten Victims, CSI Whitechapel and the Complete and Essential Jack the Ripper as well as being the...2019-03-051h 50Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersOh, Dear Boss: The Enterprising London Journalist'Oh, Dear Boss: The Enterprising London Journalist' is a major portion of the audio from an interview conducted by Alec Fullerton, journalist for the South West Londoner newspaper.
Speaking with Alec Fullerton is Paul Begg, Tom Wescott, Jon Rees, Ally Ryder, Michael Hawley, Trevor Bond and Jonathan Menges.
Online link to the resulting article:
http://www.swlondoner.co.uk/the-challenges-of-being-a-ripperologist-and-how-they-fighting-to-improve-their-reputation/
A pdf of the article can be downloaded here2018-12-241h 45Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersOh, Dear Boss: The Ripper Had All The LuckThis episode of 'Oh, Dear Boss' is a wide-ranging conversation that includes topics such as the Double Event, Goulston Street Graffito, the Seaside Home identification, Robert Anderson, Henry Smith, and the pluses and minuses in the suspect candidacy of Charles Le Grand.
With Tom Wescott, John Malcolm, Robert McLaughlin, Jon Rees, Ally Ryder and Jonathan Menges2018-06-241h 44Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersOh, Dear Boss: The Lighter Side of John MalcolmThis episode of 'Oh, Dear Boss' welcomes researcher and author John Malcolm to the show to discuss Aaron Kosminski's current place as the leading candidate for being Anderson's suspect and also as Jack the Ripper. Associated topics are also covered with panelists Jon Rees, Karl Coppack, Robert McLaughlin, Ally Ryder and Jonathan Menges.2018-06-111h 24Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersFalse Flag: Jack the Ripper- an interview with Stephen SeniseRippercast is pleased to welcome journalist and author Stephen Senise to discuss his book 'Jewbaiter: Jack the Ripper- New Evidence and Theory' which has recently been released in an expanded edition entitled 'False Flag: Jack the Ripper'. Listen in as we cover a variety of the topics addressed in his book such as the mass migration of Jewish people into the East End, the government, media and population's response, and how an atmosphere of antisemitism and xenophobia may have given birth to a serial killer.
A roundtable discussion featuring Paul Begg, Gareth Williams, Robert McLaughlin and Jonathan Menges2018-05-122h 07Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersRipper Fiction Roundtable DiscussionRippercast is pleased to present a Ripper Fiction Roundtable Discussion featuring the following Ripper Fiction authors:
Michael Hawley- The Ripper's Hellbroth
Matt Leyshon- Jack the Ripper: Live and Uncut
Bernard Boley- My Ripper Haunting Days
Daniel Dark- Knife's Tell
Jana Oliver- Time Rovers Series (Sojourn, Virtual Evil, Madman's Dance).
Hosted by Ally Ryder, Iain Wilson and Jonathan Menges
All of our guest authors books are available via Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk2018-02-041h 28Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersOh, Dear Boss with Karl Coppack & Ten Weeks In WhitechapelThis episode of 'Oh, Dear Boss' welcomes writer Karl Coppack to the show to discuss his blog series 'Ten Weeks In Whitechapel' with Neil Bell, Jon Rees and Jonathan Menges.
https://tenweeksinwhitechapel.wordpress.com2017-04-161h 15Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersIs Francis Thompson Jack the Ripper? One on one with Richard PattersonEpisode 68 is a one-on-one conversation with author Richard Patterson about the Jack the Ripper suspect candidacy of the late 19th century poet Francis Thompson. Thompson lived in the rough in the East End of London during the Autumn of Terror on a quest to find the prostitute who had left him, and carried with him a surgeon's knife.
Hosted by Jonathan Menges2015-11-151h 04Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersThey say I'm a doctor now. Ha ha.Episode 67 of Rippercast welcomes Dr. Mark Curbishley taking part in a discussion of the possibility that the murderer of any one of the "Canonical" five victims may have had some type of surgical skill or training. In the later part of the show we address the worthiness of, and moral and ethical issues surrounding the human organ experiments conducted by author Trevor Marriott while researching his 2008 book 'The Evil Within'.
With Jon Lee Rees, Jonathan Menges, Iain Wilson, Gareth Williams, Ally Ryder and Mark Ripper.
Hosted by Trevor Bond.2015-11-011h 58Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersOh, Dear Boss: 20 Sept. 2015On this 'Oh, Dear Boss' mini-podcast, listen in as Iain Wilson, Trevor Bond and Jon Rees join host Jonathan Menges in a discussion of the Kray's movie 'Legend'; upcoming book releases, Jon Rees' play 'The Murders and Mystery of Jack the Ripper' and the 'Jack the Ripper' addition to the video game 'Assassin's Creed: Syndicate'.2015-09-2752 minRippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersThe Real Mary Kelly with Wynne Weston-DaviesEpisode 64 welcomes Wynne Weston-Davies to the podcast to discuss in detail his new book 'The Real Mary Kelly' in which he presents his theory that Mary Jane Kelly was in fact his Great-Aunt Elizabeth Weston-Davies and her murderer could have been her estranged husband Francis Spurzheim Craig. Joining Wynne in this discussion are authors Paul Begg and Robert McLaughlin.
Hosted by Jonathan Menges
http://www.blinkpublishing.co.uk/index.php/the-real-mary-kelly/2015-08-152h 04Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersOh, Dear Boss...31 July, 2015Oh, Dear Boss...
Topics discussed on the maiden voyage of 'Oh, Dear Boss...', Ripper cast's mini-podcast news and views series:
The Jack the Ripper Museum in Cable Street;
Launch of the independent publisher Mango Books;
Ripperologist Magazine/Rippercast book contest.
Recorded 31 July, 2015
With Ally Ryder and Jonathan Menges2015-07-3145 minRippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersJoseph Merrick, The Elephant ManEpisode 63 welcomes Friends of Joseph Carey Merrick Chairperson and founder Jeanette Sitton to the show, along with historical researchers Philip Hutchinson and Neil Bell, to discuss the life and times of an individual that was perhaps the most famous resident of the East End of London during the time frame of the Whitechapel Murders: Joseph Merrick, the Elephant Man.
Jeanette Sitton is also the co-author with Mae Stroshane of the essential Merrick biography 'Measured By The Soul'.
Philip Hutchinson is the playwright and co-star of the Lucky Dog Theatre Production's play 'Mr. Merrick, The Elephant Man'.
Neil R. A. Bell...2015-07-252h 45Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersCurrent Events and the Conference in SalisburyAlly Ryder, Jonathan Menges, Jon Rees, Trevor Bond, Neil Bell and Mark Ripper chat about the Russell Edwards DNA controversy and the conference in Salisbury.2014-11-221h 26Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersThe Non-Canonical Victims: Part TwoThis episode is part two of our two part look at the possible non-canonical victims of Jack the Ripper. Listen in as the first half-hour of the show finds our guests commenting on the statements made by the participants on part one, as well as discussing how Jack the Ripper may fit in with the behavior patterns of more modern day serial killers. Then we examine the assaults and murders that occurred outside of the Magnaghten Five. Featuring the voices of Chris Scott, John Bennett, Ben Holme and Jonathan Menges.2009-12-131h 35Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersOne on One with Stewart P. EvansThis episode of Rippercast welcomes Ripper author, researcher and collector Stewart P. Evans for a one-on-one podcast with Jonathan Menges. Listen in as Mr. Evans shares his insight on Jack the Ripper suspect theory, contemporary police officials, collecting true-crime ephemera, , Ripper documents, and his opinions on other non-Ripper criminal cases that are of interest to this distinguished author.2009-09-281h 06Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersKillers On The Loose: Eliminating the SuspectsThis episode of Rippercast is a survey of suspects named as the Whitechapel murderer with a view towards their elimination. Our panel tackles the pop-suspects of the Royal Conspiracy, Walter Sickert and James Maybrick, the more absurd suspects like Charles Dodgson aka Lewis Carrol, as well as the contemporary police suspects and other individuals accused of being 'Jack the Ripper'. We also give our choices of who should not be cleared of the crime and share our philosophies on whether or not people accused of an "unsolvable" crime should be rehabilitated. With Chris Scott, Howard Brown, Gareth Williams, Ben Holme...2009-01-121h 09Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murders2008: Year In ReviewThis episode reviews the literature, photographic finds and other happenings that made 2008 an exciting year in Ripperology. Listen in as Howard Brown from www.jtrforums.com, Mike Covell, Ben Holme and Gareth Williams join Jonathan Menges for this special 'Year in Review' episode of the Jack the Ripper podcast.2009-01-0359 minRippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersYoung Druitt at Winchester - With Andrew SpallekThis Episode of Rippercast welcomes back author and researcher Andy Spallek to discuss Ripper suspect Montague John Druitt. Mr. Spallek details his trip to England where he was able to search the archives of Winchester College, uncovering new photographs and information on Monty's younger years as a student at Winchester. We also discuss Monty's fellow student debator who later helped found the People's Palace in the East End. With Ally Ryder, Robert McLaughlin and Jonathan Menges2008-12-081h 01Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersHutchinson, Will You Lend Me Sixpence?This episode of Rippercast is a discussion about the man who was said to have witnessed Mary Jane Kelly a short time before her death in the company of a well-dressed Jewish man. George Hutchinson is a controversial figure in the events surrounding the murder of Mary Kelly. Some believe this man, who provided the police a detailed description of the last man seen with Kelly, was himself 'Jack the Ripper'. With Ben Holme, Gareth Williams, Chris Scott, Howard Brown, Robert McLaughlin, Ally Ryder and Jonathan Menges2008-11-241h 35Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersThe Life and Death of Mary Jane Kelly: Part 2Episode 33 is the second of a two part series examining the life and death of Mary Jane Kelly. Part 2 focuses on the myths and legends surrounding her life and murder. Simon Wood joins the podcast to discuss such topics as Mary Kelly's survival, Mary Kelly's pregnancy, the missing key and her missing heart. Also featuring Paul Begg, Robert McLaughlin, Chris Scott, John Bennett, Ben Holme, Gareth Williams and Jonathan Menges2008-11-181h 38Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersThe Life and Death of Mary Jane Kelly: Part 1This episode of Rippercast commemorates the 120th anniversary of the death of Mary Jane Kelly. Part one of a two part podcast. Listen in as Paul Begg, Chris Scott, Robert McLaughlin, Gareth Williams and Ben Holme join Jonathan Menges in a discussion of this most famous, and most elusive, of 'Jack the Ripper's' victims. Topics include researching Mary Jane Kelly in the census records in both England and Wales, and scrutinizing the biography of Mary Kelly as it was told by Joseph Barnett and others.2008-11-101h 35Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersScene Of A Crime: The Dutfields Yard PhotographAuthor, researcher and tour guide Philip Hutchinson joins the show to discuss his acquisition of the first photograph to surface of Dutfields Yard, Berner Street, Whitechapel. The scene of the 30 Sept. murder of Elizabeth Stride. Three of the many individuals who consulted Mr. Hutchinson on the identification of the photograph- Robert Clack, John Bennett and Robert McLaughlin, also appear to talk about the purchase, verification and relevance of this photo, as well as the mystery behind who took the picture of what is the final crime scene photograph from the Ripper murders to emerge. Also featuring Chris Scott, Mike Covell...2008-10-271h 03Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersA Clue in Whitechapel: The Goulston Street GraffitoThis episode is a discussion of the obscure message left in chalk at the Wentworth Model Dwellings, Goulston Street, near a piece of Catherine Eddowes' blood soaked apron. What is the meaning of this message? Which is the most reliable version of the phrase and its spelling? Was it really chalked by 'Jack the Ripper' on his flight from Mitre Square? With Paul Begg, Howard Brown, Chris Scott, Gareth Williams, Robert McLaughlin, Ally Ryder and Jonathan Menges2008-10-201h 19Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersReign of Terror: The Double EventThis episode tackles the events that occurred on the night of 29 September, 1888. The "double event", the murder of Elizabeth Stride and Catherine Eddowes, holds a legendary place in Ripper lore. But were they really victims of the same killer? Listen in as Paul Begg, Gareth Williams, Chris Scott, and Ally Ryder join host Jonathan Menges to discuss the 'Double Event' and decide for yourself if both of these women were felled by the blade of 'Jack the Ripper'.2008-10-071h 36Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersKosminski Was The SuspectThis episode is a discussion of contemporary police suspect 'Kosminski;. Listen in as special guest researcher and author Rob House joins the podcast for a detailed look into the Polish Jew's candidacy for the title of Jack the Ripper and the events of Aaron Kosminski's life. Also featuring Paul Begg, Chris Scott, Robert McLaughlin, Ally Ryder and Jonathan Menges2008-09-231h 50Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersA Practical Joker: The Letters of 'Jack the Ripper'This episode is a discussion of the multitude of letters received by the press and the police claiming to be from 'Jack the Ripper' during the Autumn of Terror. Listen in as Jonathan Menges, Mike Covell, Ally Ryder, Chris Scott and Gareth Williams talk about this most notorious aspect of the Whitechapel murders.2008-09-151h 38Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersDorset Street: The Worst Street In LondonThis episode welcomes special guest, author Fiona Rule to discuss her book 'The Worst Street In London', a history of Dorset Street in Spitalfields. It was on this street where the Ripper's final victim, Mary Jane Kelly, lived and died. Rich in history, but poor for hundreds of years, Dorset Street is a unique, notorious, and now lost part of London's history. Joining the podcast as guest co-host is Coral Kelly from the Whitechapel Society. Robert McLaughlin and Jonathan Menges also appear.2008-09-031h 06Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersStill Warm: The Murder of Mary Ann NicholsThis episode covers the 31 August murder of Mary Ann Nichols, who is widely considered to be the first victim of 'Jack the Ripper'. Listen in as Robert McLaughlin, Ally Ryder and Howard Brown join Jonathan Menges to discuss the murder of 'Polly' and all of the events surrounding the discovery of her body in Bucks Row. Later, researcher Chris Scott joins the podcast to add his input on this crime that popularly inaugurated the Autumn of Terror2008-08-251h 27Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersWatching the DetectivesThis episode of Rippercast surveys the history of the Whitechapel Murders in documentaries. Listen in as Jonathan Menges and Mike Covell, joined by special guest, author Philip Hutchinson, discuss Jack the Ripper documentaries on video, DVD and television from 1959 to the present day.2008-07-281h 16Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersJack in the DocksThis episode is a discussion of the 'Jack the Ripper and the East End' exhibition that was held at the Museum in the Docklands, London, from 15 May thru 2 November 2008. Special guests joining this episode are authors Jana Oliver, Philip Hutchinson and John Bennett. Hear their reviews and impressions of the exhibit as well as the coinciding lectures being hosted by the Docklands. Co-hosting this episode are Ally Ryder, Paul Begg, Mike Covell and Jonathan Menges2008-07-071h 23Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersThe Ripper ScribesThis episode is a conversation featuring authors Martin Fido and Paul Begg. Author and researcher Chris Scott sits in as well as Prof. Lavaughn Towell. The discussion centers on Fido, Begg and Skinner's work on the updated book 'Jack the Ripper A-Z', and some challenges faced by authors and researchers when working on the Whitechapel murders. Ally Ryder, Robert McLaughlin, Mike Covell and Jonathan Menges co-host.2008-06-301h 47Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersThe Case in Progress: with Chris ScottThis episode welcomes researcher and author Chris Scott to the podcast. Mr. Scott, contributing editor of Ripperologist magazine, census researcher, press report archivist, and author of 'Will the Real Mary Kelly...?' discusses many aspects of the case. The subjects include his ongoing investigation and findings into the lives of those involved in the Autumn of Terror, his thoughts on the mystery of Mary Jane Kelly and her circle, as well as other histories of persons of interest in the Whitechapel Murders investigation. Joining this episode is Paul Begg, Robert McLaughlin and Jonathan Menges2008-06-222h 19Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersThe Gathering: The 2008 JtR ConferenceRippercast welcomes Kelly Robinson, organizer of the 2008 US Jack the Ripper conference. Ms. Robinson lets us know what to expect from this years biennial gathering taking place in Knoxville, TN. We hear about the guest speakers currently on tap, some social events that have taken place at past conferences and what the first-time conference attendee might expect. She also discusses what goes into the planning of this all important event for researchers and novices of the Whitechapel murders. With Robert McLaughlin, Ally Ryder and Jonathan Menges2008-06-1752 minRippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersPupils of the Abyss: With Prof. Lavaughn TowellRippercast welcomes Professor Lavaughn Towell from the University of Tulsa, Oklahoma, to discuss his Seminar class on Jack the Ripper's London. Listen in as Paul Begg, Robert McLaughlin and Jonathan Menges talk with Prof. Towell about conducting a class on the Whitechapel murders in an American University, related aspects of the Victoria period that interest him, as well as other criminal cases and their lasting legacies in both the UK and the USA2008-06-081h 17Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersAnything But Your Prayers: The Murder of Elizabeth StrideThis episode of Rippercast focuses on the 30 September, 1888 murder of Elizabeth Stride. Was she really a victim of 'Jack the Ripper'? Or was her murder likely one of domestic violence? We discuss many aspects of this crime, its nature, its witnesses and suspects. Participating in this episode are Mike Covell, Robert McLaughlin, Ally Ryder and Jonathan Menges2008-06-011h 21Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersOne on One with Stan RussoIn the first one-on-one episode, Jonathan Menges discusses the case with author Stan Russo. Listen in as Mr. Russo details his theory on who were responsible for the Whitechapel Murders.2008-05-301h 18Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersPaul Begg: A to ZJoin us as author Paul Begg, author, researcher and sometime co-host of Rippercast, switches hats and sits in the special guest chair. During this episode Paul discusses his authorship of 'The Uncensored Facts', 'The Definitive History', and his ongoing work with his co-authors on the 'A-Z'. Mr. Begg also answers questions about Anderson's suspect, Swanson's Kosminski, the Docklands exhibition, Patricia Cornwell, and Cornwell's collaboration with researcher Keith Skinner. Robert McLaughlin and Ally Ryder joined Jonathan Menges for this episode of Rippercast2008-05-251h 22Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murdersThe Song and Dance Man: Frogg MoodyFrogg Moody from the Whitechapel Society 1888 joins us as the special guest for this episode of Rippercast. Listen in as Frogg discusses, amongst many things, the history of the Whitechapel Society, the old days of the Cloak and Dagger Club, the early years of Ripperologist Magazine and the ongoing as well as future publishing and societal activities of the WS 1888. This podcast episode also features Paul Begg, Stan Russo, Ally Ryder, Robert McLaughlin, Mike Covell and Jonathan Menges2008-05-181h 05