John Doe & Co: Tales of True Crime
13 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -A weird and wonderful trip into true crime, the supernatural and all the things you shouldn't bring up at family BBQ. Welcome aboard!
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Simone Biles: Olympian and Survivor
February 21, 2022 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.79 MBWe are always exceptionally fond of athletes and hold them in extremely high regard; they bring pride and patriotism to whichever country they hail from. It may be surprising then that some people are still out to take advantage of them and commit heinous acts whilst doing so. Simone Biles is one such athlete who only recently could finally speak about such horrors that her and many other athletes faced. Join me on episode 13 to find out more about her survival story! I use Buzzsprout to...
The Many Manifestations of the Mothman
January 31, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutes - 6.2 MBA really fun one this time! You'll be drawn to this story like a moth to....you get the idea! 60's small town America. Nothing but Donny Osmond and Dick Van Dyke. Until a big mothman shows up. A case of mass hysteria? A unidentified creature? An atomic abomination made from reckless abandon of nuclear material? Join me on episode 12 of John Doe and Co for a look at a recent yet fascinating case of cryptozoology! I use Buzzsprout to host the show and it couldn't have been simpler to get t...
Hurricane: The Wrongful Conviction of Rubin Carter
January 24, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBHere comes the story of the Hurricane...so sang Bob Dylan and I am going to deliver that story right into your ear holes in a far less musical, far less gravelly way today! Rubin Carter was a championship contender during the 60's when he enjoyed a promising boxing career. One fateful night, all of this would be taken away upon a triple homicide in New Jersey. What was to blame? Police negligence? Prejudice? Plain old mistaken identity? (Spoilers...all of the above!) Join me for episode 11...
The Pained Paintings of Richard Dadd
January 17, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.73 MBHappy New Year! If your resolution is to listen to more cases of the morbid and macabre then lucky you; you're in the right place! Richard Dadd was celebrated as an artist of immense skill and imagination, lauded over by the people of London in the 1800's. So what could drive someone of such promise to brutally murder someone? Not just someone either; their own father! Join me on episode 10 of John Doe and Co: Tales of True Crime and you might just find out! I use Buzzsprout to host the sh...
The Garish Grey Man
December 13, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBScotland is a place full of wonder, history and inspiration. It also birthed Simple Minds so bloody great in my book. We all know of the famous mythical creature that mucks about in a massive lake but did you know another lurks atop the mountains and glens of Scotland? Join me as we discover the mystery of the grey man! I use Buzzsprout to host the show and it couldn't have been simpler to get this show on the virtual road. They help every step of the way and provide useful lists to make su...
The Morose Murder of Marvin Gaye
December 06, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBMarvin Gaye is one of the most influential, successful RnB musicians of all time. His music is still played all over the world and proves to be timeless and enduringly resonant. So what led to his life being ended so tragically during his prime? What led to his life being ended by his own father? Join me as we uncover the death of Marvin Gaye. I use Buzzsprout to host the show and it couldn't have been simpler to get this show on the virtual road. They help every step of the way and provid...
The Pendle Witch Trials
November 29, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBThe festive season is nearly upon us so with that spirit in mind, it's time to talk about....witches! Santa has to be a witch right? The hat and flying caribou give it away. Join me as we have a gander at Britain's most infamous witch trial, not to be outdone by famous cousin Salem! Brooms and potions at the ready, it's a crazy one! Are you (the) Craft enough? I use Buzzsprout to host the show and it couldn't have been simpler to get this show on the virtual road. They help every step of ...
The Two Lives of Te Rangimaria Ngarimu
November 22, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBWhat do you think of when we say the word "assassin"? No doubt a slick, sinister operative with numerous methods and machinations in which to kill someone. An individual who lurks in the shadows, striking before fading into obscurity. What if I told you that there was a case of an assassin not more than 30 years ago that took the form of a young Maori woman with no criminal history? What if I told you she almost got away with it? There's only one way to know for sure, hop in and let's go o...
The Hands of Don Hardin
November 15, 2021 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.63 MBA gruesome tale this time gang involving the tragic and brutal murder of an elderly San Diego citizen, Don Hardin. Please keep hands and feet inside the pod at all times and maybe have a puke bag at the ready...here we go again gang! I use Buzzsprout to host the show and it couldn't have been simpler to get this show on the virtual road. They help every step of the way and provide useful lists to make sure you've covered all bases. Use my link to let them know I sent you and you'll get a $...
The Fickle Forrest Fenn and his Fiendish Fortune
November 09, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBGrab your hats and whips (not like that you cheeky lot) and prepare for montages of maps and walking through mountains; a real life treasure hunt is on! Around 2010, Forrest Fenn ignited a frenzied search for a treasure hoard worth upwards of $1 Million. All the world had to go on was a cryptic poem full of 9 clues. Fancy yourself an adventurer? Let's go find the gold! I use Buzzsprout to host the show and it couldn't have been simpler to get this show on the virtual road. They help ever...
The Ancient Ram Inn
October 30, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBWho you gonna call? Me. Definitely me. Crosses and Holy Water at the ready as we embark on a terrifying tour to the most haunted building in England, the Ancient Ram Inn. Said to be the site of human sacrifice and spectral children, it isn't for the faint of heart...so, are you brave enough? I use Buzzsprout to host the show and it couldn't have been simpler to get this show on the virtual road. They help every step of the way and provide useful lists to make sure you've covered all bases....
The Rendlesham Forest Incident
October 30, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBWho needs Route 66 when you go alien hunting when you can just take the A12 in Suffolk?! Join me as we explore one of the most well documented alien visitations in history and look to the stars and imagine...what is out there? You may also get a cheeky bonus story that happened to yours truly, not to be missed! I use Buzzsprout to host the show and it couldn't have been simpler to get this show on the virtual road. They help every step of the way and provide useful lists to make sure you'v...
The Shooting of Sam Cooke
October 30, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBSam Cooke is one of the most influential pop stars of the 1950's and 60's and was a force to be reckoned with in the civil rights movement. When he was shot and killed, the world was dumbfounded. What led to this shocking event? Could there be foul play involved? Join me on the debut episode of John Doe & Co: Tales of True Crime as we seek those ever elusive answers! I use Buzzsprout to host the show and it couldn't have been simpler to get this show on the virtual road. They help every s...