All My Favorite People Are Dead

Join Hosts Shannon Butler and Suzanne Turrisi for conversations on some of our favorite Dead People! We will be telling stories of the famous, infamous, and just plain weird.

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Episodes

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

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. 

S2-E16- William Colin Bryant

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

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

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. 

Tuesday Sep 09, 2025

This week Sue shares with us the story of the "Cursed" flat of Curzon Square where so far two famous musicians have died. Would you live in a place where you knew people had died? 
 
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Friday Sep 05, 2025

This week, Shannon tells the stories of people (ok, we'll say it, Men) who died as a result of their inventions. 

Thursday Aug 28, 2025

This week, we have a special guest, Will Dickinson! He will tell us the tale of King Edward the VIII and George the VI of Great Britain. And we question what we would give up for love! 

Friday Aug 15, 2025

This week, Sue discusses Jim Thorpe, one of the greatest American athletes, and his story of overcoming racism in its many forms. 

S2-E9-Dante Rossetti

Saturday Aug 09, 2025

Saturday Aug 09, 2025

This week, Shannon talks about the weird life and work of one of the founders of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood in 1848, Gabriel Dante Rossetti. Enjoy! 

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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! 

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