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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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2:02:11

Bonus Episode - 5th Bday Q&A!

The Poisoners" Cabinet ·

2025/02/27

A sizzlingly sensational special bumper Q&A episode, to mark 5 years of the Poisoners' Cabinet!Nick and Sinead answer a stack of questions from fans about the show, about life and about snacks. It's a much more relaxed episode with no main case and lots of silly fun, and occasional grown-up content. Thank you everyone, for an amazing 5 years; we love you to the moon and back! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The

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1:08:53

Ep 238 - Madness, Mayhem & Murder in Ancient Rome

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2025/02/21

Ep 238 is loose on our 5th birthday - and to celebrate we're going to Rome!We dip our toe into the huge history of the Roman Empire and chat weird facts and crazy stories featuring famous and lesser known figures from the ancient city...Was Caligula really as mad as people said? Did Nero fiddle while Rome burned? And what do you write on your curse tablets?The secret ingredient is...Rome itself!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing

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36:53

Expert Witness: Cathryn Kemp & A Poisoner's Tale

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2025/02/19

Was Giulia Tofana a murderer...or a saviour?This is the question posed by Cathryn Kemp in her new historical fiction novel, A Poisoner's Tale - a retelling of the legend of Giulia and her poison, Aqua Tofana.Cathryn kindly joined us to talk about her process for writing the book, the story of Giulia and the main players in her story, and her advice for aspiring writers.A Poisoner's Tale is now available on hardback at all good independent and high street bookshops, and through Penguin. You can

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1:07:03

Ep 236 - Stephen Ballew & The Quincy Fiend

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2025/02/14

Ep 236 is loose! And we're headed to Quincy, Illinois where a dashing young man has arrived at his extended family's farm with big tales and big promises...Who was Stephen Ballew? What business did he really do? And how do you like your silk shirts?The secret ingredient is...flint!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find us and our cocktails at www.thepoisonerscabinet.com

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Ep 236 - Polly Bodine & The Murderous Media

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2025/02/07

Ep 236 is loose and we're looking at the case of Polly Bodine, the Witch of New York accused of a horrific murder and tried by the press for it...Who was Polly? Why would she want her sister-in-law dead? And where do you put your granite to sleep?The secret ingredient is...an apothecary!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find us and our cocktails at

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47:54

Special Episode - The Strange Story of Phineas Gage

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2025/01/31

It's a special episode from our Patreon files! And we tell the incredible story of Phineas Gage...Originally broadcast on Patreon in October 2024, this Deadly Nightcaps episode follows on from Ep 217 and delves deeper into the pseudoscience of phrenology and the story of a man who seemingly changed completely after an unfortunate accident with an iron rod...The main episodes will return next week!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing

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Ep 235 - The Secret Murder of Jane Stanford

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2025/01/24

Ep 235 is loose and we're off to the hallowed halls of Stanford University to discover what really happened to one of its founders...Who was Jane Stanford? Why would anyone want her out of the way? And what do you shout out on dates?The secret ingredient is... a university!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find us and our cocktails at www.thepoisonerscabinet.com Join us

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EP 234 - Elizabeth Duncan & Motherly Love

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2025/01/17

Ep 234 is loose and we're telling the story of how having a mother-in-law can quite literally can be murder...Who was Elizabeth Duncan? Why was she so obsessed with keeping her son close? And which friend would you ask to help plan a crime?The secret ingredient is...a mother-in-law!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find us and our cocktails at www.thepoisonerscabinet.com

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1:04:30

Ep 233 - The Deadly Work of The Radium Girls

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2025/01/10

Ep 233 is loose! And this week we have the terrifying tragic tale of the Radium Girls and their fight for justice.Why was radium all the rage in the early 1900s? Why were so many women working with poison daily? And where do you put your toxic waste?The secret ingredient is....honeycomb!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find us and our cocktails at

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52:13

Revisited: Ep 2 & The Bradford Sweets Poisoning

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2025/01/03

It's the second of our Revisited episodes where we take another look at the story of the Bradford Sweets Poisoning!Revisitedare new bonus episodes where we re-record and refresh early episodes of The Poisoners' Cabinet to improve quality and offer new perspectives - and drinks!This week, it's the story of the mass poisoning at Humbug Billy's sweets stall in Bradford. What mistakes were made when making a simple batch of sweets? Who was truly to blame? And would you like a Minty Delight?The secret

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49:24

Expert Witness: Poisons of Japan with TK from For The...

The Poisoners" Cabinet ·

2025/01/01

How do you like your tea? Deadly?In this instalment of Expert Witness, Sinead speaks to the wonderful TK from For the Love of History podcast about the popular poisons from days gone by in Japan. Expect ninja, curious teapots and early versions of pepper spray. For the Love of History is available on all podcast platforms, give them a follow!https://www.fortheloveofhistorypod.com/https://www.instagram.com/fortheloveof_historypodcast/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/@ForTheLoveofHistorypodExpert Witness

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57:29

Revisited: Ep 1 & Deadly Dr Lamson

The Poisoners" Cabinet ·

2024/12/27

It's time to go back to the beginning and take another look at the story of Dr Lamson and the Dundee Cake!Revisited are new bonus episodes where we re-record and refresh early episodes of The Poisoners' Cabinet to improve quality and offer new perspectives - and drinks!This week it's the story of Dr George Lamson, the Wimbledon Poisoner. Why was this decorated war hero so bad at his job? What is the deal with Bournemouth? And are YOU a swell pill-taker? The secret ingredient remains...a Dundee

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1:03:59

Ep 232 Christmas Special - Kate Dungey & The Henley...

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2024/12/20

Ep 232 is loose and it's our Christmas episode! A terrible crime has been committed on a dark December night up at the big house...What happened to Kate Dungey? What secrets did the house hold? And how do you season your sticks?The secret ingredient is...an umbrella!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find us and our cocktails at www.thepoisonerscabinet.com Join us Patreon:

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Ep 231 - The Life & Legend of Gráinne O'Malley

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2024/12/13

Ep 231 is loose! And we have another badass seafaring woman from history this week, the private queen Gráinne O'Malley!Who was this fearsome Irish woman? Why DO people call her Grace? And where do you keep your leprechauns?The secret ingredient is...Ireland!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find us and our cocktails at www.thepoisonerscabinet.com Join us Patreon:

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Ep 230 - The Belews & The Bitter Rivalry

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2024/12/06

Ep 230 is loose! And there's trouble at the Belew house as something bad seems to be in the morning mush...Why was a hard-working household targeted? What dish was to blame? And how high can a horse get?The secret ingredient is...stables!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find us and our cocktails at www.thepoisonerscabinet.com Join us Patreon:

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Ep 229 Jeanne de Clisson, Lioness of Brittany

The Poisoners" Cabinet ·

2024/11/29

Ep 229 is loose! And we're going back to the 14th century to hear the story of Jeanne de Clisson - wife, mother and lioness of the sea.Who was this French noblewoman? What set her on a course for revenge? And which way does the port go?The secret ingredient is...sails!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find us and our cocktails at www.thepoisonerscabinet.com Join us

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EP 228 - Henri Landru & The Horrors of Bluebeard

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2024/11/22

Ep 228 is loose, and this week, we mix fairytales with murder as we tell the tale of the Bluebeard of Gambais.Do you know the story of Bluebeard? Who was mysterious Henri? And what DO you use to get blood from a key?The secret ingredient is...a sombrero!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find us and our cocktails at www.thepoisonerscabinet.com Join us Patreon:

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Ep 227 - Dr Haugh & The Wright and Wrong Path

The Poisoners" Cabinet ·

2024/11/15

Ep 227 is loose and we're off to Ohio to hear the bizarre story of Dr Oliver Cook Haugh.Who was this difficult doctor? What does he have to do with the Wright brothers? And this cocktail....wooooahhh....The secret ingredient is...cocaine!Also check out our collab and the work of Freak Magnet and The Worm & The Butterfly here: https://www.youtube.com/@WormButterflyGet cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet

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Ep 226 - The Torment of the Lipstick Killer

The Poisoners" Cabinet ·

2024/11/08

Ep 226 is loose, and this week it's a dark and troubling tale of murder in Chicago and suspect William Heirens raises a few eyebrows...Who was the Lipstick Killer? Were all his crimes really related? And does anyone have any sage?The secret ingredient is... sodium thiopental!Our promo this week is from Fear Daily: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RrG0f6Yd7WNqSmuebfRMJGet cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet

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Expert Witness: Take a Tour of The Alnwick Poison Garden

The Poisoners" Cabinet ·

2024/11/04

Let's take a trip around the world's deadliest garden, The Alnwick Poison Garden!Join us for this special bonus episode where Nick and Sinead are shown around the world-famous Poison Garden at Alnwick Gardens to learn about all the plants that can kill. The gardens are dedicated to growing toxic and narcotic plants and educating people of all ages about them. This is a live recording with expert guide John Knox, and is full of fun facts about things in your garden, in the woods, in the fields,

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