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Shannon Butler And Suzanne Turrisi
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All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 75 - Our Diamond Episode!
We have made it to 75 episodes! So in this our diamond episode where we recap some of our favorite dead people and memories.
2024-03-30
34 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 74 - Crazy Twins
This week Sue shares some odd stories (as only Sue can) of some crazy twins. Daisy and Violet Hilton and June and Jennifer Gibbons. Some weird shit for your listening pleasure.
2024-03-23
22 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 73 - Florence Foster Jenkins
How many Opera singers do you know? Shannon only really knows one, Florence Foster Jenkins. This week we discuss the world's worst opera singer!
2024-03-15
30 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 72 - Nellie Bly
In this week's show and in honor of International Women's Day, Sue covers Nellie Bly and her many adventures!
2024-03-10
24 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 71 -Weird Epitaphs
How do you want to be remembered when you die? What words of wisdom do you want on your headstone? This week, Shannon shares some fabulous and weird epitaphs that are sure to make you smile.
2024-03-02
35 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 70 - George Tilyou
This week, Sue tells us the story of an early businessman and showman! He is the brains behind New York City's Steeplechase Park and selling sand in a box!
2024-02-24
20 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 69 - Hedy Lamarr
This week Shannon tells the story of one of the most beautiful women in the world who also happened to have a brilliant mind. Hedy Lamarr had it all, but that doesn't always mean life is great. She gave us films and wifi and what did she get in return?
2024-02-17
28 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 68 - Carl Laemmle
This week Sue tells the story of the man who gave us fake monsters while he saved us from the real ones. Carl Laemmle was the brains behind Universal Studios and some of the greatest movies during the golden age of Hollywood. He also saved over 300 Jews from the Nazis.
2024-02-09
21 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 67 - Isabella Stewart Gardner
This week we have a special request from Jen! She wanted to learn all about Isabella Stewart Gardner. Shannon tells the story of the wild and brilliant art collector who took Boston by storm!
2024-02-04
31 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 66 - Family Annihilators
This week Sue has some gruesome stories about people who killed their entire families! Family Annihilators is a real thing...look it up!
2024-01-26
40 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 65 - Frances Cleveland, America's Youngest First Lady
This week, Shannon tells the story of the country's youngest First Lady, Frances Cleveland. At 22, she married the 49-year-old bachelor, Grover Cleveland, and changed the role of the First Lady for good.
2024-01-21
30 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 64 - Anne Hutchinson
We had a special request from Dave who wanted us to talk about the person who the Hutchinson River Parkway is named after. So Sue did a little research and today we will learn all about the amazing 17th-century feminist, Anne Hutchinson.
2024-01-12
20 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 63 - The Richmond Theater Fire of 1811
This week Shannon tells us the true story of the Richmond Theater Fire of 1811. The fire took the lives of at least 76 people from Richmond Virginia society. Check out the book "The House is On Fire" by Rachel Beanland!
2023-12-31
27 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 62 - Crazy dark meanings and twisted truths behind nursery rhymes
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, you know the rest, but do you know the story behind it? This week Sue tells us the dark stories of death and prosecution behind children's nursery rhymes.
2023-12-24
22 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 61 - Warren Delano - drug dealer!
Today, Shannon tells the story of Warren Delano Jr. and his drug dealing days in China. The opium trade was far from legal but that didn't stop many Americans from making a fortune. Warren's grandson, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, would benefit from this wealth.
2023-12-19
40 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 60 - Sports Legends who sacrificed for the greater good
Today Sue talks about famous athletes who sacrificed for their country during hard times. We have three amazing stories for you plus a Modern-Day Obit.
2023-12-10
28 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 59 - Fred Rogers
This week, Shannon tells the story of one of our favorite neighbors, Fred Rogers. And no, he was not a military sniper. He connected with children of all ages and we could use him again!
2023-12-03
30 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 58 - Crazy Foreign Female Killers!
Sue shares with us the story of two wild female killers, Canadian, Evelyn dick and Mary Ann Cotton from England. These bitches were crazy! Enjoy.
2023-11-22
37 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 57 - Weird and harsh Obituaries
Have you ever read a weird obituary and thought that you wished you had met that person? Or maybe you are glad you didn't meet that person? Let's look at some weird and harsh obituaries from random people!
2023-11-19
33 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 56 - Can you cheat death??
In this episode, Sue talks about 10 interesting cases where people survived major incidents only to die not long after from weird events! This is a weird one folks. Hold onto your butts!
2023-11-12
27 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 55 - The Tower Family Murder/Suicide
In this episode, Shannon tells us the story of a murder/suicide from 1902 in Poughkeepsie NY. The prominent Tower family had it all, but there was something else lurking underneath. We also have two modern-day obits in this episode.
2023-11-05
27 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 54 - Women of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
We are sorry we have been away for a while and this is a rough episode. Sue is going to talk about a subject that is very relevant today, the women of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. We also have a modern-day Obit for Matthew Perry.
2023-10-31
33 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 53 - Theda Bara, the first Vamp!
You've heard of Vampira and Elvira, well before they came around there was Theda Bara. A silent movie star, she was the first "Vamp" or exotic woman to entice the world. This week Sue tells the story of one of her favorite dead vamps!
2023-10-15
23 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 52 - Unusual and weird Deaths!
Shannon talks about some unusual and weird ways people have kicked the bucket. Everything from Shit to laughter, and hockey pucks!
2023-10-06
33 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 51 - Animal Icons
This week, Sue shares some history of famous Animal Icons because some of our favorite animals are sadly dead too.
2023-09-30
27 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 50 - Mary Mallon aka Typhoid Mary
It was tough to be an Irish immigrant, especially a single working woman, at the turn of the 20th century! It was even more challenging for Mary Mallon as the first known asymptomatic carrier of Typhoid fever. Listen to this week's episode to learn more.
2023-09-22
33 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Beautiful women with very tragic endings
In this episode, Sue shares with us the stories of two beautiful women who suffered in life and died in very tragic situations. Listen and learn about Zelda Fitzgerald and Blanche Monnier.
2023-09-15
34 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 48 - Alfred Stieglitz, The Father of Modern Photography
This week, Shannon tells us the story of the Father of Photography, Alfred Stieglitz. Not only did he fight for photography to be considered an art form, but he also brought new forms of art and the understanding of what art is to everyday Americans. Remember you can reach out to us at favoritedeadpodcast@gmail.com and find us on Facebook!
2023-09-09
42 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 47 - Grey Gardens and Big and Little Edie Beale
Sue tells us the story of the odd mother-daughter pair, Big and Little Edie Beale, and their house Grey Gardens. These two women who were once wealthy and influential, fell into a sorry situation with hoarding and lots of cats. Shannon also includes a modern-day obit with the passing of the legendary Bob Barker.
2023-08-26
30 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 46 - Frida Kahlo
This week, Shannon talks about one of her favorite artists! Frida Kahlo was an amazing woman who spoke the truth no matter how painful it was. She told her truth as she saw it in her artwork.
2023-08-20
38 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 45 -Ruth Handler
In this week's episode, Sue tells us the story behind the creature of Barbie! (Good timing, huh?) She will also explore other exciting details about women's equality in history.
2023-08-12
21 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 44 - Julia Child
Who loves to cook? We do! And part of the reason for that was Julia Child! She inspired Americans to try something new and be more creative in the kitchen. This week we pay tribute to Julia Child.
2023-08-06
36 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 43 - The 27 Club
This week, Sue covers the "27 Club" legacy and discusses some of the famous musicians who died at this mysterious and tragic age.
2023-07-31
22 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 42 - The Fox Sisters and Spiritualism
In this week's episode, Shannon covers the story of the Fox Sisters and the creation of the modern Spiritualism movement. Maggie, Kate, and Leah Fox traveled the nation in the 1850s and 60s making it seem like they could talk to the dead. But were they? Or were they just cracking their toes?
2023-07-22
40 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 41 - Gertrude Ederle
This week Sue is covering someone who was really great at swimming (which is something that Sue sucks at). Gertrude Ederle broke boundaries with her swimming abilities when she swam the English Channel in 1926. Listen and learn all about it then get out there and go for a dip!
2023-07-14
25 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 40 - The Battle of Gettysburg
This week Shannon shares with us a little history of the Battle of Gettysburg and some of the interesting deaths that occurred. We will also talk about just how spooky the place can be!
2023-07-08
37 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 39 - Howard Carter and the King Tut Curse
In this episode, Sue covers the life of Howard Carter and his expedition to find the tomb of King Tut. We also discuss the legend of King Tut's curse, was it a curse or just a load of crap?
2023-07-01
35 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode38 - The Unsinkable Margaret Brown and Titanic stuff
So this week the Titanic is back in the news for unfortunate reasons. Five more people have lost their lives in that area of the ocean. So we decided to look at someone who survived the Titanic tragedy and went on to do some amazing work, Margaret Brown, or the Unsinkable Molly Brown as history would call her.
2023-06-24
42 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 37 - People who died having Sex!
Sue has done some very interesting research for this week's episode. We are getting down and dirty in the bedroom with various characters who died while having sex. Shannon has added a new segment featuring modern obituaries.
2023-06-18
28 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Louis Daguerre
This week, Shannon tells us the story of one of the fathers of Photography, Louis Daguerre!
2023-06-09
36 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 35 - Emily Warren Roebling and the Brooklyn Bridge
Sue is covering the interesting life and work of Emily Warren Roebling. She took over for her husband and helped build the Brooklyn Bridge! She was a trailblazer in so many ways.
2023-06-04
25 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 34 - Queen Anne of Great Britain
Shannon was inspired to talk about Queen Anne after watching "The Favourite"! Queen Anne is a somewhat forgotten royal figure who ruled from 1704 to 1714. Her life was full of sadness and health issues but yet she still did an excellent job as Queen.
2023-05-28
46 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 33 - Evil Children
This week we are going deep and dark. Sue wanted to discuss the very macabre subject of Kids Who Kill. We ponder what makes someone evil, is it genetic? Do things in the child's environment bring it on? Could you think about this as well?
2023-05-23
33 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 32 - Betty White
Who Doesn't love Betty White? Last week we talked about a creepy White, this week, Sue tells us all about the wonderful human being that was Betty White! Nothing but good vibes here.
2023-05-14
30 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 31 - Stanford White and the Trial of the Century
In this episode, Shannon covers the story of the famous Gilded Age architect, Stanford White. Even though he made some beautiful works, his sex life got him into trouble and lead to his brutal murder.
2023-05-07
48 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 30 - Norman Rockwell
This week Sue talks about one of her favorite artists, Norman Rockwell! Everyone can relate to an illustration that he created. And even if you don't speak English, you can understand his work if you understand facial expressions and body language. His work is universal. We love Norman fucking Rockwell!
2023-04-29
35 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 29 - Rachel ”Lochy” Ostrom: The Maiden Miser of Poughkeepsie
Travel back with us to 19th-century Poughkeepsie on the Hudson River. This week we learn the story of Rachel "Lochy" Ostrom who became known as the Maiden Miser of Poughkeepsie. Listen as we talk about everything from her romance to her sad story to her wedding cake. https://archive.org/details/cu31924022051514/page/n5/mode/2up?view=theater
2023-04-22
42 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 28 - Bob Fosse, the legend of Dance!
This week we have Jazz Hands! Sue is talking about Bob Fosse who was one of the greatest choreographers of all time. His hits include "Damn Yankees," "Sweet Charity," and "Chicago" just to name a few. Get your Jazz hands out!!!
2023-04-15
34 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 27 - Annie Londonderry, Cycling the World
Shannon has found a fun story about a young housewife that needed to get the heck out of the tenement house. Annie Londonderry, also known as Annie Cohen Kopchovsky, decided to get on a bicycle and travel around the world in 1894. She left her husband and three young children behind to ride around the world in 15 months.
2023-04-07
34 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 26 - Vampira, Maila Nurmi
Sue will tell the tale of one of her favorite gothic ladies, Vampira, whose real name was Maila Nurmi. Everyone has heard of Elvira but did you know a groundbreaking woman from the 1950s heavily inspired her? You'll learn all about the interesting life of Vampira in this week's episode!
2023-04-01
35 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 25 - Curious Corpses and Body Parts
Shannon decided to focus on the macabre this week! We are going to discuss several stories of corpses that lost various bits and pieces of their bodies. Also, the odd usage of corpses as trail markers on Mount Everest.
2023-03-24
56 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 24 - Alex Trebek
Hey Breathers! In this week's episode, Sue pays tribute to Alex Trebek, The legendary host of Jeopardy! We feel like we've learned a lot from him and have always loved him! We are also very thankful for all of the nice comments we have received recently. Keep listening breathers!
2023-03-18
26 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 23 - Edsel Ford
In this week's episode, Shannon talks about Edsel Ford, the somewhat forgotten son of Henry Ford. Edsel was artistic, sensitive, and a visionary in his own right, but he was overshadowed by his overbearing father. For all the antique car buffs out there, we hope you enjoy this episode!
2023-03-12
42 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 22 - Beatrice Alexander and her dolls
Today Sue will discuss her research on Beatrice Alexander also known as Madame Alexander and her dolls! Beatrice was a businesswoman who introduced many new ideas to the world of dolls and these toys are still collected and loved today!
2023-03-04
37 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 21 - The Female Murderess: Lucy Ann Hoag
On this week's show, Shannon shares her research on Lucy Ann Hoag who was found guilty of murder in 1852. She was only the 4th woman to be executed in New York State's history!
2023-02-26
40 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 20 - John Lewis
Hi Breathers! This week we are joined by another special guest, Bill Kleppel, who will share with us the life and story of Civil Rights leader and United States Representative John Lewis.
2023-02-19
36 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 19 - Levi P. Childs and Branch Rickey
On This week's episode, Shannon shares the life of an unknown man who lived to be over 100 years old. Enslaved in early life, purchasing his freedom, and witnesses a century of change. Sue will talk about the career of Branch Rickey and how he helped move baseball into its modern era.
2023-02-11
39 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 18 - Elvis and Lisa Marie Presley
On today's episode we have a special guest, Michael Coviello! Michael has foolishly agreed to come on and have a conversation about Elvis Presley. Sue will talk a bit about Lisa Marie and Shannon will admit that she knows nothing about the Presleys! Enjoy!
2023-02-04
42 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 17 - Crazy Rich Vanderbilt Women
In this week's episode, Shannon and Sue cover some interesting women with so much money it made them a little crazy. Or were they crazy already? Shannon discusses Alva and Consuelo Vanderbilt and Sue talks about Gloria Vanderbilt. You can email us at favoritedeadpodcast@gmail.com. We would love to know your thoughts.
2023-01-29
55 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 16 - Vincent Price
Who doesn't love a good campy horror movie? In this episode Sue and Shannon talk about the life and career of Vincent Price! Not only was he a fabulous actor but he collected and educated people on art, food, and the importance of being open-minded.
2023-01-16
36 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 15 - 1972 Munich Olympics and Cyclist Major Taylor
In this episode, we take a look at some interesting sports events and figures. Sue talks about the terrible massacre at the Munich Olympics of 1972. Shannon will discuss the life of one of the greatest African American cyclists, Major Taylor. https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015010834771&view=1up&seq=1
2023-01-10
43 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 14 - Neil Peart and Jim Morrison
Hi Breathers! In this week's episode, Shannon talks about one of the greatest drummers of all time, Neil Peart of the Canadian Rock band Rush. He wasn't just a great drummer but a profound lyricist. Sue talks about the brief yet bright life of Jim Morrison of the Doors and her pilgrimage to his gravesite in Paris.
2023-01-02
44 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 13 - Terrible Fire Catastrophes
In this week's episode, we look at some terrible fire catastrophes from the past and the deaths that changed history. Sue covers the famous Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire of 1911, and Shannon covers the fire of the Steamboat Henry Clay in 1852.
2022-12-26
39 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 12 - Interesting dead French Folks
In this week's episode, we talk about two interesting dead French folks from history. Shannon covers Julie D'aubigny, a 17th-century sword-fighting, opera-singing, bisexual badass. Sue will discuss the 20th century's most famous mime Marcel Marceau.
2022-12-18
42 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
All My Favorite People Are Dead - Episode 11 - Audrey Hepburn
This week, Sue takes on the life, films, and fashion of Audrey Hepburn while Shannon confesses to not knowing much about Hepburn or her films.
2022-12-04
36 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
All My Favorite People Are Dead - Episode 10 - Franklin Delano Roosevelt
This week, Shannon finally gets the nerve to talk about one of her favorite people who she happens to know quite a lot about. 32nd President of the United States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and Sue adds an extra addition of one of our favorite historic animals, Fala.
2022-11-27
1h 06
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All My Favorite People Are Dead - Episode 9 - Walt Disney
This week, Suzanne talks about one of her favorites, Walt Disney, and Shannon chimes in with some facts on some of the early female animators and artists who worked for him.
2022-11-21
46 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
All My Favorite People Are Dead - Episode 8 - Rod Serling and Alfred Hitchcock
Join Shannon Butler and Suzanne Turrisi as we talk about some of our favorite dead creators of thrills, suspense, and horror! Rod Serling and Alfred Hitchcock!
2022-10-31
1h 05
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All My Favorite People Are Dead - Episode 7 - Eleanor Roosevelt
On this week’s episode, I am joined by special guest Kristin Charles-Scaringi, the assistant director of the Howland Public Library. Together, we decided to focus on just one person, as she disserves an episode all to herself, join us as we discuss the life and legacy of Eleanor Roosevelt. You will see very quickly that we are total Eleanor Roosevelt fangirls! Enjoy!!
2022-10-23
1h 16
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All My Favorite People Are Dead - Episode 6 - The Murdering Lizzies
Join Shannon Butler and special guest host Suzanne Turrisi as we discuss our two favorite Lizzies who we are glad are dead. Lizzie Halliday and Lizzie Borden were both famous for being accused of killing people in the 19th century. #spooky #murder #truecrime #history #dead
2022-10-16
47 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
Episode 5 - Charlie Chaplin
This week, we look at the life of Charlie Chaplin, as well as the famous character he created, The Tramp. Check out this great book about Charlie Chaplin! Watch some of Chaplin's early works here!
2022-10-10
27 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
All My Favorite People Are Dead - Episode 4 - Mark Twain
Join Host Shannon Butler as she talks about one of the most popular writers and humorists in American History, Mark Twain. Follow on Twitter @favdeadpodcast Email Favoritedeadpodcast@gmail.com Find more Mark Twain Quotes here - http://www.twainquotes.com/
2022-10-03
39 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
All My Favorite People Are Dead - Episode 3 - Violet Jessop and Charles Herbert Lightoller
Host Shannon Butler is joined by a special guest, Shawn Butler (her brother) to discuss some people who both managed to survive some tough times on the seas. Violet Jessop and Charles Herbert Lightoller. Both survivors of the sinking of the Titanic, as well as other various ships.
2022-09-17
1h 00
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All My Favorite People Are Dead - Episode 2 - Queen Elizabeth II
Join me as I pay tribute to her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, freshly added to the list of favorite dead people.
2022-09-11
18 min
All My Favorite People Are Dead
All My Favorite People - Episode 1 - Sara Delano Roosevelt
Welcome to the very first episode of All My Favorite People Are Dead: a history podcast. Your host, Shannon Butler, will tell you the story of some of her favorite and interesting dead people! In this first episode, we look at the life of Sara Delano Roosevelt, a tough yet misunderstood Mother of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Feel free to send me some of your favorite dead people to talk about favoritedeadpodcast@gmail.com
2022-09-06
34 min