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Dead Atlanta

Dead Atlanta

Jené and Zach

Explore Atlanta's buried history with Jené and Zach! Each episode we take a deep dive into a prominent dead person from Atlanta, and explore the impact they had on the city.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Dead Atlanta episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Dead Atlanta for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Dead Atlanta episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Dead Atlanta - The Atlanta Nine

The Atlanta Nine

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11/20/24 • 42 min

It's 1961 and you've just woken up, it's the first day of school! This first day of school is different than all the ones you've lived before. This first day is not just your first day, it's the first day of an integrated Atlanta Public School system and you, friend, are one of the nine chosen to do it.

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Dead Atlanta - The Kings

The Kings

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01/14/24 • 27 min

Everyone is familiar with Martin Luther King Jr., but what about the rest of the family? Today we dive into their stories.

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Dead Atlanta - Haunted

Haunted

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10/29/23 • 33 min

In honor of Halloween weekend and Dead Atlanta's one-year anniversary, we take a departure from our highly researched tales of Atlanta's dead and dig into maybe true, maybe not-so-true historical ghost stories passed ear-to-ear. Light a candle, turn off the lights, and bundle up, you could be the next witness of an unexpected entity.
This is a bonus episode! We'll be back soon with Season 3, so make sure to subscribe to catch all of next season's episodes.

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Dead Atlanta - Sentenced to Death

Sentenced to Death

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02/25/24 • 27 min

This episode contains references to physical and sexual violence. Please be advised. Today we bring you the stories of the three women who were sentenced to death in Georgia spanning nearly 300 years. The journey that got them there was personal, and their fate was grim.

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Dead Atlanta - The Olympic Bombing
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12/31/23 • 38 min

It's 1996 and countries worldwide are glued to their televisions, newspapers, and radios. They're not looking for their country's latest athletic standing, they're desperate for an update on the whereabouts of the person who just blew up the Olympics.

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Dead Atlanta - Whodunnit

Whodunnit

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12/03/23 • 38 min

This episode contains references to physical and sexual violence. Please be advised. Jeanette is getting ready to open a motel and campsite with her husband in 1947 Bogart, Georgia. When she's found brutally murdered in Atlanta, suddenly all anyone can talk about is "Whodunnit."

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Dead Atlanta - Ten Victims

Ten Victims

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08/13/23 • 43 min

This episode contains references to physical and sexual violence. Please be advised. Sam Hose, Lige Strickland, Sidney Johnson, Mary Turner, Hayes Turner, Eli Cooper, George Dorsey, Mae Dorsey, Roger Malcolm, and Dorothy Malcolm all met their end by lynching. There's no easy way to discuss the gruesome, important, and uncomfortable reality of Georgia's relationship with lynching so we choose to shine a light on these ten victims' stories. Let us never forget.

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Dead Atlanta - The Sultan of Smut

The Sultan of Smut

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01/22/23 • 25 min

This episode contains references to physical violence and sexual imagery. Please be advised.It's the 1970's and "the King of Pornography, the Sultan of Smut's" business is booming. The thing is, there's only room on the throne for one.

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Dead Atlanta - Baboons, Beverages, and Billionaires, Oh My!
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12/11/22 • 33 min

You're seven years old, playing in your yard in Georgia when you suddenly realize that your imaginary dog is being stalked by a very real tiger. Now what?

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Dead Atlanta - Axe Murderer

Axe Murderer

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12/18/24 • 40 min

TRIGGER WARNING: Graphic descriptions of physical violence. You turn onto your back, the screams and flitting shadows from the edges of the dark nightmare so real your heartbeat feels as though it's punching your ribs. "Move!" it urges. Only when you hold the gaze of the person standing at your bedside and sweeping an axe above his head that you realize too late your eyes are open, and this isn't a nightmare, it's reality. Lights out.
This is our season finale, listen back to the episodes you missed, we'll see you next season!

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FAQ

How many episodes does Dead Atlanta have?

Dead Atlanta currently has 46 episodes available.

What topics does Dead Atlanta cover?

The podcast is about History, United States, Georgia, Atlanta, Podcasts and South.

What is the most popular episode on Dead Atlanta?

The episode title 'Arsenic & Gold Chase' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Dead Atlanta?

The average episode length on Dead Atlanta is 34 minutes.

How often are episodes of Dead Atlanta released?

Episodes of Dead Atlanta are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Dead Atlanta?

The first episode of Dead Atlanta was released on Oct 30, 2022.

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