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Ridiculous Crime

Ridiculous Crime

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True Crime is more than blood, guts, mayhem, and murder. Zaron Burnett and Elizabeth Dutton share outlandish tales of capers, heists, and cons that shine a light on the absurd and outrageous side of criminality. Always 99% murder-free and 100% ridiculous, this is Ridiculous Crime, a podcast by iHeartRadio.
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When a woman, back home for a family funeral, was kidnapped by the hitman her husband hired to kill her, things looked pretty bleak. But lucky for the woman, hers was a hitman with a heart of gold. Together, they plotted to surprise the husband and get her (legal) revenge. The venue: her own funeral.

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Listeners Charlotte and Phil suggested this ridiculous crime (and viral sensation) from Down Under. This is the tale of a legendary Australian video that tickled an entire continent and created a folk hero. But who, exactly, was this folk hero? The plot thickens!

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Three weeks. Three hotels. Three vices (booze, drugs, and purchased sex). In 1989, rock icon Billy Idol got wild in Bangkok, seeking total oblivion and taking it to a whole new level. Enter the Thai Army and their tranquilizer guns. Was that rock bottom for Idol? Not even close.

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Ridiculous Crime - Pickles to the Rescue: The Stolen FIFA Cup of 1966
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03/24/22 • 69 min

In 1966, England hosted the FIFA World Cup, an incredible honor and landmark moment for English football. Just one problem: someone made off with the cup itself just weeks before the start of play. How can you have a global tournament with no prize? How can England save face? Enter Pickles, the pooch with a nose for sirloin and purloined goods.

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Ridiculous Crime - Oh, It Gets Worse: Air Rage on United Flight 976
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02/24/22 • 44 min

There are flights from hell and then there’s United Flight 976 from Buenos Aires to New York City. With all the drinking, outbursts, violence, and other unmentionable deeds in this story, flying first class never looked so horrible.

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An animatronic character was stolen bit by bit from a pavilion at Disneyworld's Epcot, right under the noses of security at the beloved attraction. Who stripped Buzzy naked? Who sold his clothes? Who bought his clothes? Who is Buzzy in the first place?

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Ridiculous Crime - It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s the PCP Superspy
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03/01/22 • 43 min

There you are, enjoying a family barbecue. Sure, the macaroni salad left much to be desired, but why is everyone suddenly vomiting? And why are you now certain it's up to you to save the world? This is the story of one man's descent into Tom Clancy-esque delusions, complete with carjackings and imaginary skydiving. He was sure he was working for the FBI and the CIA, when in fact he was just full of PCP.

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Ridiculous Crime - Just Like in the Movies: The Story of Rédoine Faïd
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03/22/22 • 40 min

Prolific French bank robber Redoine Faid repeatedly evaded capture then repeatedly escaped imprisonment, entertaining all who heard of his exploits. His Hollywood-style capers were larger than life, just like his audacious public image. But can the authorities ever truly capture the man who has captured a nation's imagination?

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Ridiculous Crime - British Cats Forced to Go Brazilian: The UK Cat Shaver
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03/08/22 • 49 min

People love their pets. English people are especially fond of our four-legged friends. So when a dastardly criminal was on the loose, kidnapping innocent felines and shaving tufts of fur from their soft bodies, the people of Plymouth were understandably outraged. Ridiculousness, of course, ensued.

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During the California Gold Rush, arriving sailors pretty much abandoned ship immediately and headed for the hills in search of gold. Criminals (called “crimps”) solved the sailor shortage by drugging men and tossing them on outgoing ships – if the captain paid enough. The most prolific crimp? Shanghai Kelly, the San Francisco ne’er-do-well who once threw the most epic booze cruise/kidnapping of all time.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Ridiculous Crime have?

Ridiculous Crime currently has 346 episodes available.

What topics does Ridiculous Crime cover?

The podcast is about True Crime, History and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Ridiculous Crime?

The episode title 'Surprise, I’m Not Dead!: The Woman, Her Husband, and the Hitman' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Ridiculous Crime?

The average episode length on Ridiculous Crime is 52 minutes.

How often are episodes of Ridiculous Crime released?

Episodes of Ridiculous Crime are typically released every 2 days.

When was the first episode of Ridiculous Crime?

The first episode of Ridiculous Crime was released on Feb 7, 2022.

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Mary

@geohiker

Jul 20

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It's always fun to listen to this podcast!!

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