Notorious Narratives

Noor Inayat Khan was raised in a unique household. Her father, who was Indian royalty was also a musician, writer and yoga instructor. She spent her childhood traveling Europe and spent much of her youth in Paris, finally settling in Great Britain. So when England was looking for those who could work behind enemy lines in Paris, Noor stepped up. In this episode, Jen will tell you the story of the Indian princess who turned spy for England.

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At this point in history it should come as no surprise that rich white men like to push their beliefs on to everyone and anyone that they can. In this episode, Robin tells one such tale. This is the story of Fordlandia.

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In the early 18th century medical care left something to be desired, that is without question. So it is not surprising that female reproductive health was something of a mystery, a science shrouded in legend and superstition. In this episode, Jen tells us the strange tale of Mary Toft, a woman whose womb made fools of men. Warning: the subject matter discussed in this episode is very explicit, not the language, but the nature of the story itself.

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They say that absolute power corrupts absolutely, but what if the power you possess is imbibed with piety and sacrifice? In this episode, Jennifer will introduce you to a young woman named Margaretta Peter. She was religious and captivating and was her own worst enemy. This is the story of her crucifixion. 

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As WWII came to a close the world slowly became aware of the true cost of the war. There was the immense loss of life, shelter and sense of safety. But there was also the massive loss of culture in the form of art, artifacts and texts. In this episode, Robin will introduce you to those who have such a passion for art that they put their lives on the line to save these lost and stolen artifacts.

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This is a story of obsession and infatuation, of a man who would not be told no. Carl Tanzler or Carl von Cosel (depends on who you ask) was promised in a childhood vision that he would find a soul mate, with pale skin and dark hair, and the vision of this woman steered much of his adult life. His desire to possess this ultimate ideal love pushed him to do unthinkable things. This is the story of Elena & Carl: Even the Grave Didn't Stop Him.

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In March of 1911 New York City saw it's deadliest industrial disaster to date. This story is heartbreaking; a tale of immigration, strife, and greed. In this episode Robin tells us the story of The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire and how 18. minutes changed the face of worker safety.

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He came in the night, to strike fear in the heart's of all of the citizens of the small Illinois town of Mattoon. The year was 1944, WWII was raging, but the headlines told a very different story. A dark and disturbing tale of a "phantom" who slipped gas into people's homes, causing illness and paralysis. In this episode Jen will tell you the Notorious Narrative of The Mad Gasser of Matoon.

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Black magic, cannibalism, serial killers: this episode has it all. In this episode Robin introduces us to Peter Niers: The Medieval Boogie Man.

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In this episode, Jen tells us a story of a robbery, a writer and a scoundrel. This is the story of Arthur Conan Doyle's search for justice for the wrongfully accused.

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