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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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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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Ep 116 - Dr Hyde & The Tricky Typhoid

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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

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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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50:06

Ep 114 - Lord Russell & The Newgate Novels

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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

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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

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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

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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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52:18

Ep 110 - Mona Fandey & The Magic Hat

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2022/05/20

We're off to Malaysia this week for modern case of witchcraft, music and murder with the tale of Mona FandeyWhat was hidden in Mona shack in the jungle? What did a hat and cane have to offer a prominent politician? And should you ever sing in court?The secret ingredient is...a fancy hat!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 109 - The Woolers & The Evil Enemas

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2022/05/13

It's time to prove once and for all that doctors really are the greatest poison of them all with the tale of poor Jane Wooler.Who was poisoning this simple lady? Why didn't her team of doctors save her? And where's the weirdest place you've been poisoned?The secret ingredient is...bees!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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58:38

Ep 108 - Charles Sobhraj, The Serpent

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2022/05/06

We're jumping into the 20th century with the tale of notorious serial killer, Charles Sobhraj aka The Serpent.What started Charles on his life of crime? What drove him to murder so many people on their route to enlightenment? And how much death would you tolerate in a tourism campaign?The secret ingredient is...a snake!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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55:18

Ep 107 - Dr Lyddon & His Bitter Brother

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2022/04/29

This week we're in Kent for a full on tale of family drink, drugs and drama with the Lyddons.What happened to Dr William Lyddon? How do you like your chicken served? And will YOU go to Herne Bay?The secret ingredient is...a bunch of keys!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 106 - Catherine Wilson & The Caring Crocus

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2022/04/22

It's a good old fashioned poisoning story this week with the tale of Catherine Wilson, and a new toxic treat to enjoy!Was Catherine really a cunning killer? Did she make an honest mistake with some acid? And how do you take your saffron?The secret ingredient is....crocus!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 105 - Wicked Wallpaper & Mary Ann Burdock's...

The Poisoners" Cabinet ·

2022/04/15

We're back with Season 3, and have a bumper episode for you looking at the Victorian penchant for poisonous wallpaper, and the case of killer landlady Mary Ann Burdock.Where do deadly dyes come from? Was Napoleon killed by his own house? And what did Mary Ann put into her tenant's gruel?The secret ingredient is...green!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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BONUS Patreon Episode - A Compendium of Stupidity

The Poisoners" Cabinet ·

2022/04/08

As Nick & Sinead are on an end of season mini-break AND recover from a mild bout of Covid, we're bringing you another free taster of our Patreon episodes!This episode was recorded in January 2022, and is another collection of terrifying tales, this time with the twist of foolishness. We look at a murder trial disrupted by spirits, the London Beer Flood and an interesting adventure with a turnip.Get cocktails and historic true crime tales every week with The Poisoners' Cabinet. Listen to the

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Ep 104: Season 2 Finale

The Poisoners" Cabinet ·

2022/03/18

It's our end of season wrap up and we're taking the time to look back at some of the highlights of the past two years of The Poisoners' Cabinet.We talk through some of your favourite episodes, the best and worst cocktails and share theories about what could be the greatest poison of them all...Thank you all for your incredible support throughout Season 2, and we will be back soon for more deadly shenanigans in Season 3!Join us on Patreon to get extra episodes every week, and come and

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Ep 103 - The Ardlamont Murder Mystery

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2022/03/11

We've got a mystery to solve this week, as we tell the tale of Alfred Monson and his pupil Cecil.What happened on a shooting holiday at the Scottish estate? Why was Alfred so angry at a tourist attraction? And how SHOULD you hold a gun?The secret ingredient is...a shotgun!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 102 - Ned Kelly & The Kelly Gang

The Poisoners" Cabinet ·

2022/03/04

We're back in Australia this week talking about the famous outlaw, Ned Kelly and his gangWas Ned a hero or a mere killer? Does he deserve his reputation? And can horses testify in court?The secret ingredient is....a horse!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 TikTok:

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Ep 101 - Alfred Rouse & The Blazing Car Murder

The Poisoners" Cabinet ·

2022/02/25

We're in good old Blighty this week, it's the 1930s and a body has been found in a burned out car in Northampton.Who was Alfred Rouse? Do you think he looked like Hitler? And have we found the weirdest pub name of them all?The secret ingredient is...a cigar!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 100 - Dracula, Vlad the Impaler

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2022/02/18

Ep 100 is loose!! We can't believe we've hit 100 episodes, so who better to celebrate this landmark with than Dracula himself?Where did the legend of Dracula spring from? Who was Vlad III and how did he earn his nickname? And how much staging IS involved in your average tyranny? The secret ingredient is...a dragon!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 99 - The Green Bicycle Murder Mystery

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2022/02/11

We're off on a lovely bike ride through the English countryside, where one young lady is about to meet a gruesome fate....Who would have wanted Bella Wright dead? Who was the man on the green bicycle? And was it really all down to crows?The secret ingredient is....a bicycle!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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