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The Poisoners" Cabinet

The Poisoners" Cabinet

Famous poisoners, vicious Victorians and curious cocktails. Join hosts Nick and Sinead every Friday as they investigate history"s greatest poisoners and ridiculous crimes on this comedic true crime show, while quaffing a cocktail inspired by the tale that they tell. Remember, your loved ones ARE trying to kill you...Join the chilling chat on TikTok @thepoisonerscabinet, and find us on Patreon (patreon.com/thepoisonerscabinet) for even more episodes.Written, produced and presented by Sinead Hanna and

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56:57

Ep 129 - The Bell Witch

The Poisoners" Cabinet ·

2022/10/07

Ep 129 is loose! And we're telling the chilling and pretty mad tale of The Bell Witch.Why were the Bell family tormented by a spirit from the beyond? Who killed John Bell? And do you know any witch tamers?The secret ingredient is...a WITCH!Download, tell your friends.Get cocktails and historic true crime tales every week with The Poisoners' Cabinet. Listen to the Podcast on iTunes, Spotify and find us on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/thepoisonerscabinet Join us Patreon:

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Ep 128 - Roland Molineux & The Feminine Hand

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2022/09/23

Ep 128 is loose and we're off to New York City for a scandalous tale of poison, fitness fanatics and strange parcels in the post...Who were the Molineux family? Who held grudges down the gym? And is whiskey the cure for everything?The secret ingredient is...knickerbockers!Get cocktails and historic true crime tales every week with The Poisoners' Cabinet. Listen to the Podcast on iTunes, Spotify and find us on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/thepoisonerscabinet Join us Patreon:

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58:35

Ep 127 - The Mad Mad Story of John Nichols Thom AKA...

The Poisoners" Cabinet ·

2022/09/16

We're delving into the history books this week with the very mad story of a man whose lies led to the last battle to be fought on English soil.Who was Sir William Percy Honeywood Courtenay? Where did he get his titles from and why did people listen to him? And are disappointing drinks the greatest poison of them all?The secret ingredients is....the woods!Get cocktails and historic true crime tales every week with The Poisoners' Cabinet. Listen to the Podcast on iTunes, Spotify and find us on Acast:

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53:27

Ep 126 - The Kellys, The Stafflebacks & Murder in the...

The Poisoners" Cabinet ·

2022/09/09

Ep 126 is loose and we have 2 cases for you where murder is definitely something the runs in the family...Were the Kellys the Bloody Benders reborn? What happened in the mineshafts near the Staffleback house? And is that Aunt Gordon at the door?The secret ingredient is....family!Get cocktails and historic true crime tales every week with The Poisoners' Cabinet. Listen to the Podcast on iTunes, Spotify and find us on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/thepoisonerscabinet Join us Patreon:

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Patreon Preview - Hereward The Wake

The Poisoners" Cabinet ·

2022/09/05

For those who don't know about it, here is a little taster of what we've been up to on Patreon recently; a sensational historic tale from one of our guests, Tim Cloke covering the outrageous story of Hereward the Wake. Expect medieval murder and farting witches....Join us on Patreon for either $5/£4 or $15/£11.50 a month for the rest of the story, extra weekly and monthly content and lots of shenaniganshttps://www.patreon.com/thepoisonerscabinetTim is running the London Marathon in October in aid of

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47:59

Ep 125 - The Texarkana Moonlight Murders

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2022/09/02

We're off to the USA to tell the chilling tale of the unsolved Texarkana Moonlight Murders.Who was the killer stalking couples in their cars? Was it the same killer in every case? And what sort of alarm system would you rig up in your home?The secret ingredient is...moonlight!Get cocktails and historic true crime tales every week with The Poisoners' Cabinet. Listen to the Podcast on iTunes, Spotify and find us on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/thepoisonerscabinet Join us Patreon:

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54:44

Ep 124 - Jean Lanfray & The Evils of Absinthe

The Poisoners" Cabinet ·

2022/08/26

Episode 124 is loose, and it's an absinthe special!We take some time to explore the history, myths and legends linked to everyone's favourite feared beverage, and tell the tale of Jean Lanfray who's love for the spirit proved deadly.Is absinthe the root of all evil? How should it be served to entice the Green Fairy? And what do you do when it goes behind your eyes?Get cocktails and historic true crime tales every week with The Poisoners' Cabinet. Listen to the Podcast on iTunes, Spotify and find us

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50:52

Ep 123 - Alice de Janzé and The Not So Happy Valley

The Poisoners" Cabinet ·

2022/08/19

Ep 123 is loose and we are off to France AND Kenya for the scandalous tale of Alice de Janzé and the Happy Valley set...What went on in Happy Valley? Was Alice simply a passionate woman or a cold blooded killer? And how do you stop people from leaving a party?The secret ingredient for this saucy tale is...sex!Get cocktails and historic true crime tales every week with The Poisoners' Cabinet. Listen to the Podcast on iTunes, Spotify and find us on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/thepoisonerscabinet

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55:09

Ep 122 - Dr Parkman & The Harvard Horror

The Poisoners" Cabinet ·

2022/08/12

We're off to the hallowed halls of Harvard to find out what happened to one of Boston's elite, Dr George Parkman....What happened to this prominent donor to the medical school? What did the janitor know? And why shouldn't you go digging in another man's toilet?The secret ingredient is...lettuce!Get cocktails and historic true crime tales every week with The Poisoners' Cabinet. Listen to the Podcast on iTunes, Spotify and find us on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/thepoisonerscabinet Join us Patreon:

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47:39

Ep 121 - The Mysterious Murder of Julia Wallace

The Poisoners" Cabinet ·

2022/08/05

Ep 121 is loose and we're off to Liverpool to try to find out what happened in the home of William and Julia Wallace...Who killed Julia? Where is 25 Menlove Gardens East? And how fast can you kill someone?The secret ingredient is...chess!Get cocktails and historic true crime tales every week with The Poisoners' Cabinet. Listen to the Podcast on iTunes, Spotify and find us on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/thepoisonerscabinet Join us Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepoisonerscabinet Find us on

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Ep 120 - The Axeman of New Orleans

The Poisoners" Cabinet ·

2022/07/29

The greatest axeman of them all? It's time to tell the gruesome story of the fabled Axeman who terrorised New Orleans in 1918.Who was this mystery killer? What did he have against grocers? And should we listen to letters instructing us to play jazz or die?The secret ingredient is...jazz!Get cocktails and historic true crime tales every week with The Poisoners' Cabinet. Listen to the Podcast on iTunes, Spotify and find us on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/thepoisonerscabinet Join us Patreon:

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56:11

Ep 119 - The Villisca Axe Murders

The Poisoners" Cabinet ·

2022/07/22

The much requested, very gruesome tale that rocked America - the slaying of the Moore family in their family home of Villisca.Who would want to kill an entire family? Why did the killer cover the mirrors? And why were there so many suspects yet no conviction?The secret ingredient is...mirrors!Get cocktails and historic true crime tales every week with The Poisoners' Cabinet. Listen to the Podcast on iTunes, Spotify and find us on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/thepoisonerscabinet Join us Patreon:

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55:24

Ep 118 - Martha Wise & The Funerals

The Poisoners" Cabinet ·

2022/07/15

Ep 118 is loose! And we're off to the wilds of Ohio to meet Martha Wise, the so-called Borgia of America.How did Martha earn this hefty reputation? What would you bring to a box social? And what does the rain whisper to you?The secret ingredient is...rain!Get cocktails and historic true crime tales every week with The Poisoners' Cabinet. Listen to the Podcast on iTunes, Spotify and find us on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/thepoisonerscabinet Join us Patreon:

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59:42

Ep 117 - Boone Helm, The Kentucky Cannibal

The Poisoners" Cabinet ·

2022/07/08

Ep 117 is loose! We're back in the Old West to tell the tale of Boone Helm, who had appetites for more than just gold...Was Boone simply trying to survive in a harsh world? Why was he determined to cause trouble where ever he went? And what was up with his horse antics?The secret ingredient is....gold!Get cocktails and historic true crime tales every week with The Poisoners' Cabinet. Listen to the Podcast on iTunes, Spotify and find us on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/thepoisonerscabinet Join us

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58:08

Ep 116 - Dr Hyde & The Tricky Typhoid

The Poisoners" Cabinet ·

2022/07/01

We're in Kansas City and in the home of the very wealthy Swope family, who are about to fall ill to a nasty bout of typhoid. OR ARE THEY?Who was Dr Hyde? What secrets lay in his past? And how many goats should have been in this story?The secret ingredient is...pills!Get cocktails and historic true crime tales every week with The Poisoners' Cabinet. Listen to the Podcast on iTunes, Spotify and find us on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/thepoisonerscabinet Join us Patreon:

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Ep 115 - Welcome to 10 Rillington Place

The Poisoners" Cabinet ·

2022/06/24

Ep 115 is loose - and it's a big one! It's time to visit 10 Rillington Place where some terrible crimes were committed.Who was John Christie and his neighbour Timothy Evans? What was hidden in the pantry? And what the hell was going?!This is a great one for discussion, but mix a stiff drink as it's not pretty!The secret ingredient is...the Number 10!Get cocktails and historic true crime tales every week with The Poisoners' Cabinet. Listen to the Podcast on iTunes, Spotify and find us on Acast:

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Ep 114 - Lord Russell & The Newgate Novels

The Poisoners" Cabinet ·

2022/06/17

A member of London's high society has been murdered! But is the murder scene really all the it seems?Who was Lord Russell and who would want him dead? Are books a bad influence? And what witchcraft did Nick use in this week's cocktail?The secret ingredient is...cognac!Get cocktails and historic true crime tales every week with The Poisoners' Cabinet. Listen to the Podcast on iTunes, Spotify and find us on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/thepoisonerscabinet Join us Patreon:

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51:55

Ep 113 - Susannah Lott & The Poisoned Bumbo

The Poisoners" Cabinet ·

2022/06/10

We have a classic cocktail of poison, burnings and Kentish history this week as we tell the tragic tale of John Lott, a lonely farmer whose marriage proved fatal.Was Susannah Lott a calculating killer or a naive victim? Should you ever have guests over on your wedding night? And where do pirates get their milk?The secret ingredient is...nutmeg!Get cocktails and historic true crime tales every week with The Poisoners' Cabinet. Listen to the Podcast on iTunes, Spotify and find us on Acast:

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Ep 112 - The Dramatics of Mad Archer & Breezy Bill

The Poisoners" Cabinet ·

2022/06/03

Murder at the theatre! Expect drama by the bucket load as we tell the tale of William 'Breezy Bill' Terriss and his rival Richard 'Mad Archer' Prince...Why would anyone want William Terriss dead? What is the ultimate price of fame? And who knew that Nick once saw a ghost in a theatre?The secret ingredient is...DRAMA.Get cocktails and historic true crime tales every week with The Poisoners' Cabinet. Listen to the Podcast on iTunes, Spotify and find us on Acast:

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Ep 111 - Buck Ruxton & The Jigsaw

The Poisoners" Cabinet ·

2022/05/27

Ep 111 is loose! We're in Lancaster to tell the tale of deadly doctor, Buck Ruxton also (briefly) known as The Jigsaw Killer....What drove this beloved local doctor to kill? Why did he keep showing up at the police station? And had his defence team ever seen a woman?The secret ingredient is.... peaches!Get cocktails and historic true crime tales every week with The Poisoners' Cabinet. Listen to the Podcast on iTunes, Spotify and find us on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/thepoisonerscabinet Join us

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