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Macabrepedia: A Marriage of True Crime and the Truly Bizarre

Macabrepedia: A Marriage of True Crime and the Truly Bizarre

Matthew & Marissa

Each week, husband and wife hosts Marissa and Matthew are exploring a historical true crime, a dark part of history, or a more personal morbid experience. Explore the dark and the bizarre while they hang out in their basement and add to their encyclopedia of the macabre.
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Macabrepedia: A Marriage of True Crime and the Truly Bizarre - The Murder of Patrick O'Connor in 1849 (The Bermondsey Horror)

The Murder of Patrick O'Connor in 1849 (The Bermondsey Horror)

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08/30/21 • 36 min

Marissa and Matt discuss this Victorian murderess's crime and what made it so fascinating to Londoners at the time. Maria dated two guys but ended up choosing the wrong one to marry. So, she decided to take the money from the man she didn't marry... no matter what that took.
"The Role Of The "Fallen Woman" In Three Victorian Novels". 2021. Victorianweb.Org. https://victorianweb.org/gender/fallen2.html?fbclid=IwAR0IXj4h1VLrSInb1t365090ESUDQoPtTaS3IWSkbgAUIhmYK6Z7oyA513Q.
Blanco, Juan. 2021. "Maria Manning | Murderpedia, The Encyclopedia Of Murderers". Murderpedia.Org. https://murderpedia.org/female.M/m/manning-maria.htm?fbclid=IwAR2TCxEkjC9w087f8QyojgBE7XXXvpyVDNzsVeWQijgxofAYd2o0BjXY5Hk.
2021. https://headstuff.org/culture/history/terrible-people-from-history/fred-maria-manning-victorian-murderers/?fbclid=IwAR0aNPcCnWE9rYwQ7MmXY2Iz4xTbuC2Tu0kvsJ7YRvpxRKOXjKLcCM-pmRY.
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Macabrepedia: A Marriage of True Crime and the Truly Bizarre - Death Masks

Death Masks

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08/09/21 • 42 min

In our first episode, Marissa and Matt dig into the history of death masks including why and how people have made copies of their loved ones' faces for centuries.
We're going to be talking about some of the most important questions about death masks like:

  • What are the most famous death masks?
  • Are death masks still made? AND
  • Did the podcast hosts go to the craft store, buy crafty stuff, and make plaster casts of their own faces for this episode?

Join us as we add our first entry into this, our Macabrepedia.

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Macabrepedia: A Marriage of True Crime and the Truly Bizarre - Macabrepedia Trailer

Macabrepedia Trailer

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08/09/21 • 2 min

Hosts Marissa and Matthew are taking their love for true crime and the truly bizarre to the podcast world. Each week, they'll be exploring a true crime, a dark part of history, or a more personal morbid experience. Explore the dark and the bizarre while they hang out in their basement and add to their encyclopedia of the macabre.

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Macabrepedia: A Marriage of True Crime and the Truly Bizarre - Bad Moon Rising (Terrible Weather Events & Eclipses)

Bad Moon Rising (Terrible Weather Events & Eclipses)

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10/03/22 • 49 min

Throughout our history, there have been terrible weather events that have impacted history, and solar eclipses have had a special place as well, as frightening and unexpected events. In this episode, we'll discuss a few of these events.
Twitter & Facebook: @macabrepedia
Instagram: @macabrepediapod
Email us at: @[email protected]

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Macabrepedia: A Marriage of True Crime and the Truly Bizarre - The West Memphis Three (Satanic Panic IV)

The West Memphis Three (Satanic Panic IV)

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08/15/22 • 49 min

In a shocking case that captured the attention of the nation, the West Memphis Three were sent to jail for a crime they.. didn't commit. The final part of our Satanic Panic series.
Twitter & Facebook: @macabrepedia
Instagram: @macabrepediapod
Email us at: @[email protected]
Ref:
http://proclaimjustice.org/?fbclid=IwAR28GsnooHLvVthG13yp6C7qVd2dLOhoztPi4bwT6sb7icmYqxC7xpbKbwk

https://jtrcc.org/magick/

https://www.hbo.com/paradise-lost

https://www.oxygen.com/the-forgotten-west-memphis-three

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Macabrepedia: A Marriage of True Crime and the Truly Bizarre - And All That Jazz (The Axeman of New Orleans)

And All That Jazz (The Axeman of New Orleans)

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05/23/22 • 82 min

The Axeman of New Orleans terrorized... well, New Orleans, in the early 20th century. This guy wrote beautiful letters and committed terrible murders during this time in American history when axe murdering seemed like the thing to do if you were homicidally inclined. Wrapping up our Man from the Train series also.
Twitter & Facebook: @macabrepedia
Instagram: @macabrepediapod
Email us at: @[email protected]

Outro sample:
Axeman Jazz (Don't scare me papa)
Squirrel Nut Zippers
Ref:
James, B., & James, R. M. C. (2017). The man from the train: The solving of a century-old serial killer mystery. Scribner.
Davis, M. C. (2018). The Axeman of New Orleans: The True Story.

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Macabrepedia: A Marriage of True Crime and the Truly Bizarre - P.T. Barnum's Greatest Shows

P.T. Barnum's Greatest Shows

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03/14/22 • 64 min

P.T. Barnum certainly made a name for himself with the bizarre. We're touching on Joice Heth, General Tom Thumb, Commodore Nutt, Grizzly Adams, Cheng & Eng Bunker, and other famous sideshow acts. Inspired by our own recent trip to an Oddities expo, we talk about some of what inspired these expos and trends.
Reference:
Karn Evil 9- Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Twitter & Facebook: @macabrepedia
Instagram: @macabrepediapod
Email us at: [email protected]

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Macabrepedia: A Marriage of True Crime and the Truly Bizarre - Very Superstitious (Irish Witches)

Very Superstitious (Irish Witches)

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01/10/22 • 45 min

Petronilla de Meath was the first woman to be burned for witchcraft in Europe in 1324, taking the blame for her employer Alice Kyteler. Centuries later in 1895, Bridget Cleary was the last woman burned to death from superstitions involving witchcraft, faeries, and a changeling... but hers has a sad, dark twist that comes from her family trying to help her in a world of superstition. Listen and find out more.
Twitter & Facebook: @macabrepedia
Instagram: @macabrepediapod
Email us at: [email protected]
References:
Riddell, W. R. (n.d.). The first execution for witchcraft in Ireland - JSTOR. JSTOR. Retrieved January 10, 2022, from https://www.jstor.org/stable/1133665

Beresford, D. (n.d.). Le Poer, arnold. le Poer, Arnold | Dictionary of Irish Biography. Retrieved January 10, 2022, from https://www.dib.ie/index.php/biography/le-poer-arnold-a4734

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Macabrepedia: A Marriage of True Crime and the Truly Bizarre - Bathsheba Spooner (First Woman Executed in U.S. History)

Bathsheba Spooner (First Woman Executed in U.S. History)

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01/03/22 • 55 min

Bathsheba Spooner was the first woman to be executed in the United States after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. She was five months pregnant when she was hanged along with three men she conspired with... to murder her husband. Listen and find out more.
Bathsheba Spooner: A Revolutionary Murder Conspiracy: https://www.amazon.com/Bathsheba-Spooner-Revolutionary-Murder-Conspiracy/dp/0578835428
Twitter & Facebook: @macabrepedia
Instagram: @macabrepediapod
Email us at: [email protected]

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Macabrepedia: A Marriage of True Crime and the Truly Bizarre - Lingchi and Other Slow Execution Methods

Lingchi and Other Slow Execution Methods

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09/20/21 • 44 min

What are the worst, most agonizing execution methods throughout history? Marissa and Matthew discuss Lingchi, the Brazen Bull, immurement, and so... so much more. This is Slow Execution Methods: Part One since there is so much to cover that we'll likely have more.
Facebook & Twitter: macabrepedia
Instagram: macabrepediapod
Email us at: [email protected]
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How many episodes does Macabrepedia: A Marriage of True Crime and the Truly Bizarre have?

Macabrepedia: A Marriage of True Crime and the Truly Bizarre currently has 62 episodes available.

What topics does Macabrepedia: A Marriage of True Crime and the Truly Bizarre cover?

The podcast is about True Crime, History, Macabre, Murder, Dark History, Podcasts, Crime and Death.

What is the most popular episode on Macabrepedia: A Marriage of True Crime and the Truly Bizarre?

The episode title 'This is Halloween?' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Macabrepedia: A Marriage of True Crime and the Truly Bizarre?

The average episode length on Macabrepedia: A Marriage of True Crime and the Truly Bizarre is 46 minutes.

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Episodes of Macabrepedia: A Marriage of True Crime and the Truly Bizarre are typically released every 7 days.

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The first episode of Macabrepedia: A Marriage of True Crime and the Truly Bizarre was released on Aug 9, 2021.

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