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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 16 - The Angel Makers of Nagyrév

The Poisoners" Cabinet ·

2020/06/05

This week we escape to the depths of the Hungarian countryside and the small village of Nagyrév, where upwards of 300 people will killed by a group of women known as The Angel MakersWhat drove these women to kill their loved ones? Who was the mysterious Mrs Fazekas? And how did a seemingly noble cause for abused women turn into mass murder?This week's secret ingredient is...paprika!Get cocktails and historic true crime tales every week with The Poisoners' Cabinet. Listen to the Podcast on iTunes,

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Ep 15 - Dr Pritchard and The Beard of Evil

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2020/05/29

It's a riotous rollercoaster this week as we discuss another deadly doctor from Victorian times, Dr Edward Pritchard who poisoned his wife and mother-in-law for...well we're not really sure why...Was he really the Lothario he made himself out to be, did any Victorian doctors know what they were doing, and will there ever be a more impressive beard?The secret ingredient this week is...Champagne!Get cocktails and historic true crime tales every week with The Poisoners' Cabinet. Listen to the Podcast

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Bonus Episode - Expert Witness: Dr Kathryn Harkup

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2020/05/25

For our latest BONUS episode, we are joined by author, chemist and science communicator Dr Kathryn Harkup to talk about science behind our favourite poisons, Agatha Christie's penchant for cyanide, and the deadly cosmetics that lurked in Victorian homes...Kathryn is the author of one of our favourite books, A is for Arsenic: The Poisons of Agatha Christie, as well as Making the Monster: The Science of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Her latest book, Death by Shakespeare: Snakebites, Stabbings and

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Ep 14 - Mary Bateman, The Yorkshire Witch

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2020/05/22

This week we delve into the dark, deceptive world of Mary Bateman, a murderer and con artist who came to be known as the Yorkshire Witch. How did this cunning woman become so notorious across Yorkshire, how did she dupe so many innocent people with her witchy ways, and what can we learn from the Prophet Hen of of Leeds???Dive into our our gruesome tale with our cocktail of the week.The secret ingredient is...honeyGet cocktails and historic true crime tales every week with The Poisoners' Cabinet

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Ep 13 - Black Magic & The Philadelphia Poison Ring

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2020/05/15

We're heading to Depression-era Philadelphia to expose the terrible deeds and mystical dealings of The Philadelphia Poison Ring, a murderous gang responsible for at least 30 deaths in the 1930s. What black magic did these criminals weave, why did they love sandbags so much and did they prove that love really is the greatest poison of them all?This week's secret ingredient was....LOVE of course!We also have a promo from the gorgeous team at Old Timey Crimey.This week's sources were many and include

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Ep 12 - The Marquise de Brinvilliers & Aqua Tofana's...

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2020/05/08

We're returning to Renaissance Europe for the second part of Nick's Aqua Tofana tales, and how it led to the ghastly downfall of the opulent, scheming Marquise de Brinvilliers. How did she learn the secret of the world's most feared poison, what horrors befell her accomplices, and just how fancy were all of her party wigs?This week's secret ingredient is...waterGet cocktails and historic true crime tales every week with The Poisoners' Cabinet. Listen to the Podcast on iTunes, Spotify and find us on

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Ep 11 - Dr Thomas Neill Cream & Poisonous Pills

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2020/05/01

Can you imagine a more Victorian villain than Dr Thomas Neill Cream, the Lambeth Poisoner? We delve into his incredible story in this mammoth episode, looking at his life in Canada, USA and England. What fuelled his hatred of prostitutes, was he ever successful at blackmailing and is this week's cocktail is actually the greatest poison of them all (for Nick)?This week's secret ingredient is...Guinness!Sources from this week include Monsters of Medicine by William Colliflower MD, Most Notorious

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Bonus Episode - Mary Ann Cotton: Expert Witness

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2020/04/26

In our first bonus episode, we delve a little deeper into the case of Mary Ann Cotton (covered in Ep 10) with expert witness, psychotherapist and personality disorder specialist Roanna Bond. We ponder what drives a person to kill, the appeal of arsenic in the Victorian age, what might have driven Mary Ann to commit her crimes and why Cracker is the best detective show of all time...It's best to finish Ep 10 before listening to this one, and be warned some sensitive subjects will be discussed.

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Ep 10 - Mary Ann Cotton & Poisonous Persuasion

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2020/04/24

It's Episode 10 and we're celebrating reaching double digits with the story of one of the most famous poisoners of the Victorian age - serial killer Mary Ann Cotton.Did she really kill as many as 21 adults and children during her lifetime, or was her interest in life insurance just a coincidence? And will we survive Nick's deadly cocktail...?This first of 2 episodes on this case, so let's dive into this juicy tale.This week's secret ingredient is...arsenic?!!!And this week's special promo is from

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Ep 9 - Locusta & The Black Feather

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2020/04/17

This week we're going all the way back to the blood-soaked streets of the Roman Empire to tell the tale of lamentable lady Locusta - the world's first serial killer - and her employer Agrippina The Younger. Learn how they used feathers, mushrooms and hot wine to bring one of history's most notorious emperors to power, and prepare to be horrified and puzzled at how Locusta eventually met her end...This week's secret ingredient is....a feather!Sources include History.com, Wiki, Kings and Generals

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The Poisoners' Cabinet Trailer

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2020/04/16

Fascinated by poisoners and poisons? Adore Victorians, true crime and crazy capers? Love a fancy cocktail? Do you feel like your loved ones are trying to kill you?Then this is the show for you. A weekly comedic true crime podcast mixing macabre murders and famous poisonings with curious cocktails. Your loved ones ARE trying to kill you.Follow us @thepoisonerscabinet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep 8 - Coffee with The Bodles

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2020/04/10

This week we explore the mystery surrounding the death of George Bodle, who died from arsenic poisoning - but who was responsible? Was it his son? His grandson? And exactly how many pubs did the arresting police officer visit in one day?!Join us for this exciting tale of twists and turns, as we shake up a cocktail and talk about poisons.This week's secret ingredient is...coffee!Get cocktails and historic true crime tales every week with The Poisoners' Cabinet. Listen to the Podcast on iTunes,

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Ep 7 - Christiana Edmunds & Death by Chocolate

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2020/04/03

Love can do funny things to a person, especially when it's unrequited...This week we look at the sensational case of Christiana Edmunds, the Chocolate Cream Killer of Brighton who took unbelievable steps to get the attention of one man in the late 1800s.Why was she so obsessed with chocolate, shouldn't the Pharmacy Act have stopped her, or did she simply have a bad case of wandering womb?This week's secret cocktail ingredient is...chocolate (surprise surprise!)Get cocktails and historic true crime

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Ep 6 - Tea with the Teacup Poisoner

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2020/03/27

Lockdown will not stop the Poisoners from plotting - Nick tells the tale of infamous Teacup Poisoner, Graham Young, who experimented on numerous unwitting victims in the UK.How did this adolescent killer manage to strike again and again, and what will Sinead make out what she can find in her drinks cabinet during quarantine?This week's secret ingredient is...tea!Get cocktails and historic true crime tales every week with The Poisoners' Cabinet. Listen to the Podcast on iTunes, Spotify and find us on

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Ep 5 - George Chapman, The Rogue Ripper

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2020/03/20

Did Jack the Ripper change his methods to evade capture? This week we open the Ripper files and look at the case of George Chapman, horrible husband and serial poisoner who may have had an even darker past. And perhaps an even bigger penchant for bison...This week's secret ingredient is...Bison Grass VodkaGet 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

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Ep 4 - Aqua Tofana & Professional Poison

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2020/03/13

Nick takes us back to the 1600s to the poisonous world of Giulia Tofana, one of the most infamous professional poisoners of all time. What was the secret behind her cosmetics, what was the blend of her signature venom, and who on earth thought this week's cocktail was a good idea?This week's secret ingredient is...SicilyThe episode image is a painting called The Love Potion (1903) by Evelyn De Morgan.Get cocktails and historic true crime tales every week with The Poisoners' Cabinet. Listen to the

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Ep 3 - William Palmer & The Chicken

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2020/03/06

This week, Sinead & Nick look at the 'Prince of Poisoners' William Palmer, hanged for the murder of his friend John Cook but suspected of the deaths of many more souls.And what is up with this week's secret ingredient: chicken?!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 2 - Bradford & The Peppermint Panic

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2020/02/28

This week we discuss the famous incident known as the Bradford Sweets Poisoning of 1858, in which 21 people perished.What caused the poisoning of so many poor souls? Who was really responsible? And are you minty fresh?Our secret ingredient of the week is... peppermint.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 1 - Dr Lamson & The Dundee Cake

The Poisoners" Cabinet ·

2020/02/21

Welcome to the 1st episode of The Poisoners' Cabinet! A weekly podcast that explores famous poisoners and poisonings from across the ages, and creates curious cocktails to complement the dastardly tales.This week we take a look at Dr George Henry Lamson, the Wimbledon poisoner. Join us as we reveal the facts and our own theories behind this fascinating case from 1881.And the secret ingredient for the cocktail cabinet is....Dundee cake Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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