Episodes

7 days ago
7 days ago
This week, we look at the life of Eartha Kitt! She gave us Santa Baby and so much more!!

Friday Dec 12, 2025
Friday Dec 12, 2025
This week, Sue tells us the story of Lidia Poët, an Italian lawyer who lost her right to practice law...not because she did something wrong, but because she was a woman.

Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
This week, we share the story of Olive Oatman. The story is like something out of a Hollywood western! Only, it's a true story and has served as inspiration for many such silver-screen tales!

Monday Nov 03, 2025
Monday Nov 03, 2025
Join us as Sue tells the tale of America's first female crime boss. Fredericka Mandelbaum was a hard-working Jewish mother who decided to do whatever she could to get herself and her kids out of the tenements.

Thursday Oct 30, 2025
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
In this week's episode, Shannon tells us the story of Lyudmila Pavlichenko, who was known as the greatest female sniper of all time. She killed 309 Nazis over the course of just over a year of brutal fighting.

Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
This week, Sue talks about the horrible murder that inspired the nation to create 911, the murder of Kitty Genovese in 1964.

Friday Oct 17, 2025
Friday Oct 17, 2025
This week, we again welcome William Dickinson to our show! He tells us the horrifying story of John List and the gruesome murder he committed on his family.

Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
This week Sue shares with us the story of William Colin Bryant, just because she really wanted to know who the park was named after! Now you know.

Monday Sep 29, 2025
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Shannon tells us the story of the murder of J. William Schatz in 1931 in Poughkeepsie NY. It took place on the lovely Garfield Place, and you'll never guess the ending of the story!

Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
This week we have a special guest! Ina Claire Gabler, a writer and teacher, shares with us her passion for the famous British writer George Eliot AKA Mary Ann Evans, and her fascinating and scandalous life.

The Hosts and The Show
The show was created by Historian and writer Shannon Butler who wanted to share her passion for interesting dead people with the world. She has been joined by educator Suzanne Turrisi who shares the same passion for those who have passed on and together they tell they research and talk about historic figures.
There are so many characters from history who need to have their stories told. Press play to hear more!







