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Taboo Treasures

Taboo Treasures is a true crime–adjacent podcast that dives deep into the world’s most shocking, macabre, and controversial artifacts—the objects that carry the weight of dark history, forbidden belief, and unspeakable acts. From the sneakers worn by the Heaven’s Gate cult on their final night… to the copy of Catcher in the Rye found int he possession of the man who killed John Lennon… to relics, Barbie Dolls and memorabilia linked to murder, mystery, and mayhem—each episode unearths the twisted

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36:03

Inventors and Visionaries

Taboo Treasures ·

2025/11/24

⭐ TABOO TREASURES — “Visionaries or Inventors?” On Taboo Treasures this week, Bruce and Jeff take a victory lap through the minds of history’s most chaotic geniuses and ask the question nobody ever wants to say out loud: What exactly separates a visionary from a madman with a soldering iron? We kick things off with Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison — two men who built the modern world while aggressively pretending the other one didn’t exist. Then we reach back to Leonardo da Vinci, the

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39:32

Mad Men

Taboo Treasures ·

2025/11/10

💎 Taboo TreasuresAtomic Toys & Candy Cigarettes: How Marketing Made Us This week on Taboo Treasures, Bruce Witkin and Jeff Levine rewind the tape on the most powerful machine ever built — not a weapon, not a computer — but advertising. From the birth of American marketing to the jingles that rewired childhood, we pull the curtain back on how entire generations were engineered one Saturday-morning commercial at a time. We start where innocence met profit: the era of sugar-drunk cartoons, candy

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34:33

Smart Phones, Dumb People

Taboo Treasures ·

2025/11/03

💎 Taboo TreasuresSmart Phones, Dumb People This week on Taboo Treasures, Bruce Witkin and Jeff Levine dial up a blisteringly funny — and painfully accurate — look at humanity’s long, messy love affair with communication technology. We begin with the humble telephone: a marvel that once required etiquette, patience, and a chair in the hallway. Then: the age of spy-gadget glamour — the Bat-Phone, Get Smart’s shoe phone, Cold-War covert comms and pulp-era futurism. But somewhere along the way,

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32:28

🎃 Taboo Treasures — “Halloween in Hollywood”

Taboo Treasures ·

2025/10/27

🎃 Taboo Treasures — “Halloween in Hollywood”Presented by the Evio Creative Podcast Network This week on Taboo Treasures, hosts Bruce Witkin and Jeff Levine trade ancient relics for cinematic ones — exploring the forbidden, blood-stained origins of Halloween in Hollywood. From the grindhouse basements of the 1970s to the studio backlots that birthed the modern slasher, this episode traces how low-budget fear became one of America’s most lucrative exports. You’ll hear how the genre evolved from

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34:07

Halloween: The Good, The Bad, and The Dead

Taboo Treasures ·

2025/10/20

🎙️ TABOO TREASURES — “Halloween: The Good, The Bad, and The Dead”This week on Taboo Treasures, hosts Bruce Witkin and Jeff Levine dig into the strange, spooky, and surprisingly historic side of Halloween — a holiday where trick-or-treat meets truth and tragedy. From Andrew Jackson’s dirty 1828 campaign, to the Great Depression’s “Black Halloween”, to the radio panic of War of the Worlds, Bruce and Jeff trace how All Hallows’ Eve became one of America’s most iconic nights of chaos and creativity

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30:19

An Introduction to Halloween

Taboo Treasures ·

2025/10/13

🎙️ TABOO TREASURES“Trick, Treat, and Terror: The Strange History of Halloween” Before the candy and the costumes, before the porch lights and plastic skeletons — there was Samhain, a pagan fire festival marking the end of harvest and the return of the dead. In this week’s episode of Taboo Treasures, hosts Bruce and Jeff trace the dark, fascinating history of Halloween — from its ancient Celtic origins and Druidic rituals to its transformation through Christianity, immigration, pop culture, and

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45:35

The Knife that Divided a Nation

Taboo Treasures ·

2025/10/06

From the first sharpened stone to jeweled swords worth millions, humanity’s story has always been written in steel.In this episode of Taboo Treasures, we trace the long, bloody, and fascinating history of edged weapons. From Stone Age tools, to Bronze Age daggers, to Iron Age swords that shaped empires, and into the modern era of ceremonial blades, these weapons were never just for survival—they were symbols of power, artistry, and fear. And for collectors, they remain priceless. We’ll also count

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43:12

Put the Lotion in the Basket

Taboo Treasures ·

2025/09/29

Long before tattoos became mainstream fashion statements, they carried layers of meaning—sacred, social, and sometimes sinister.In this episode of Taboo Treasures, we trace the fascinating history of tattooing across cultures and centuries. From the ritual markings of ancient Egypt, to the traditions of Native American tribes, to the twisted use of tattoos under the Nazis, and finally to the body art explosion of the modern era—this is the story of how ink on skin became both taboo and

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41:40

Dying Isn't a Crime

Taboo Treasures ·

2025/09/22

Few figures in modern medical history are as controversial—or as infamous—as Dr. Jack Kevorkian. Nicknamed “Dr. Death,” Kevorkian became a lightning rod in the 1990s for his role in physician-assisted suicide, challenging society’s deepest taboos about life, death, and the right to choose.In this episode of Taboo Treasures, we explore Kevorkian’s rise from a pathologist to a public crusader, the invention of his so-called “suicide machine,” and the fierce legal and ethical battles that followed

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42:29

Cursing, Curses, Cursed

Taboo Treasures ·

2025/09/17

Show Notes – Cursing Curses Cursed What does it mean to be cursed—and why are we so fascinated by it? In this episode of Taboo Treasures, we dive into the history of curse words themselves, tracing how language once considered shocking or obscene evolved into everyday expressions. Joining us is a special guest from the UK, offering insight into the cultural differences in profanity and why certain words carry such power across time and place. From there, we unravel the stories of cursed families,

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45:38

Murderabilia

Taboo Treasures ·

2025/09/08

Who was the world’s first serial killer—and why do these figures still haunt us?In this episode of Taboo Treasures, we trace the chilling history of serial murderers—from Gilles de Rais in 15th-century France, to the so-called Golden Age of serial killers in the 20th century, and the headline-grabbing predators of today. We explore how these killers became dark celebrities, the macabre artifacts they left behind, and why society remains fascinated with their evil. 🎧 Press play for a journey

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40:08

The Other Gun

Taboo Treasures ·

2025/09/01

Show Notes: April 30, 1945. Adolf Hitler takes his own life in a Berlin bunker, using a small pistol that would become one of the most infamous objects in modern history. In this episode of Taboo Treasures, we trace the chilling story of Hitler’s suicide weapon—what it was, what became of it, and why collectors and historians still debate its fate. We also explore the broader history of firearms: from one-of-a-kind relics to the rarest and most expensive guns ever sold at auction. 🎧 Press play

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38:54

Second Chance Soccer Ball

Taboo Treasures ·

2025/08/25

Show Notes:On January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded just 73 seconds after launch, claiming the lives of all seven crew members—and leaving behind one of the most haunting artifacts in space history: a battered soccer ball that somehow survived the disaster. In this episode of Taboo Treasures, we trace the incredible journey of that ball—from its connection to astronaut Ellison Onizuka, to its miraculous recovery, and its triumphant return to space decades later. We also explore

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38:30

Moon Watch

Taboo Treasures ·

2025/08/18

TABOO TREASURESEPISODE TITLE: “The Moon Watch: The Timepieces That Changed History” Show Notes: It was strapped to the wrist of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin as they stepped onto the lunar surface—and became one of the most coveted objects on Earth. In this episode of Taboo Treasures, we explore the story of the Omega Speedmaster “Moon Watch”—the timepiece that made history on Apollo 11—and how it became a collector’s holy grail. We’ll also count down the rarest, strangest, and most expensive

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42:48

If Barbie Could Talk...

Taboo Treasures ·

2025/08/11

Show Notes:Few toys are as iconic—or as controversial—as Barbie. But in 1996, Barbie became part of one of the most haunting crime stories in American history: the murder of JonBenét Ramsey. In this episode of Taboo Treasures, we explore the strange connections between Barbie dolls, child pageantry, and the media circus surrounding the Ramsey case. With special guests joining us at the top of the show, we trace Barbie’s history as a cultural icon, the dark undercurrents of beauty culture, and how

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37:08

Captain America

Taboo Treasures ·

2025/08/04

Show Notes: It wasn’t just a motorcycle—it was the symbol of freedom, rebellion, and a generation’s restless spirit. In this episode of Taboo Treasures, we trace the story of the iconic chopper from Easy Rider, the 1969 film that defined counterculture on two wheels. We explore the 1960s movement that shaped the film, the stars who brought it to life, the unforgettable stars-and-stripes helmet—and the mystery of where the motorcycle ended up. We’ll also take you into the world of rare and

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38:08

Once Upon a Time in Shaolin

Taboo Treasures ·

2025/07/28

Show Notes: In 2015, Wu-Tang Clan shocked the world by selling Once Upon a Time in Shaolin—a one-of-a-kind album packaged like a priceless artifact. The buyer? Martin Shkreli, the infamous “pharma bro,” who locked the music away. In this episode of Taboo Treasures, we explore the story of the rarest rap album ever made, why it became a symbol of greed and controversy, and how it ultimately resurfaced. We also dig into the world of ultra-rare, insanely expensive vinyl—from The Beatles to Prince—and

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6:15

EVIO Presents: The Ides of April

Taboo Treasures ·

2025/07/23

THE IDES OF APRILShow Description: The Ides of April is a gripping historical podcast that takes you inside the final 17 days of John Wilkes Booth’s life—from the surrender at Appomattox to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and the largest manhunt in American history. Narrated by Alec Baldwin, this immersive series blends dramatic storytelling, historical detail, and expert insight to trace the deadly plot that changed the nation forever. 🎧 The Ides of April is produced by EVIO Creative and

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42:38

The Catcher in the Rye

Taboo Treasures ·

2025/07/21

Show Notes: December 8th, 1980. New York City. John Lennon is gunned down outside The Dakota, and the world loses a Beatle. When police arrest his killer, Mark David Chapman, they find him carrying a copy of The Catcher in the Rye—a book that, for him, blurred the lines between fiction and murder. In this episode of Taboo Treasures, we explore the haunting artifact at the center of this infamous crime. From the history of The Beatles and J.D. Salinger’s iconic novel to Chapman’s obsession and New

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41:09

Heavenly Sneakers

Taboo Treasures ·

2025/07/14

Show Notes:In 1997, the world was stunned by the mass suicide of 39 members of the Heaven’s Gate cult in San Diego. But one detail stood out in every photo of that tragic scene—the matching black Nike Decade sneakers on each body. In this episode of Taboo Treasures, we explore how these now-infamous shoes became a dark symbol of the cult’s final ritual. We trace the origins of Heaven’s Gate, led by Marshall Applewhite, the apocalyptic beliefs tied to the Hale-Bopp comet, and the eerie details of

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