Episodes

Thursday Jul 24, 2025
Thursday Jul 24, 2025
Yo Ho ho and a bottle of Manischewitz! This week, Sue talks about Jewish Pirates in History! Who knew that was a thing?

Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
Have you ever wondered what your last meal would be if you knew you were about to die? Well, today Shannon tells us about some pretty interesting famous last meals before people died!!

Thursday Jul 10, 2025
Thursday Jul 10, 2025
In this week's episode, Sue talks about the Molly Maguires, a secret society of coal miners who fought for better working conditions in interesting ways.

Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
In this episode, Shannon talks about one of the most famous voices in the history of cinema and fellow Dutchess County Resident, James Earl Jones.

Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
In this episode, Sue somehow managed to connect the six wives of King Henry the 8th with Lena Horne. How does she do it? Listen!

Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
This week Shannon covers the fascinating raid on the little village of Deerfield Massachusettes which took place in 1704. There were many deaths and stories of struggle. You'll love it!

Monday Jun 09, 2025
Monday Jun 09, 2025
This week Sue tells us about Max Yasgur and his farm that became the location of Woodstock.

Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
We are back for more! Better and Deader! In this episode we talk about the amazing, beautiful, and tragic Lee Miller. Born in Poughkeepsie and made famous for her looks and photography.

Saturday Mar 30, 2024
Saturday Mar 30, 2024
We have made it to 75 episodes! So in this our diamond episode where we recap some of our favorite dead people and memories.

Saturday Mar 23, 2024
Saturday Mar 23, 2024
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.

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!







