The Poisoners' Cabinet

Famous poisoners, vicious Victorians and curious cocktails. Join hosts Nick and Sinead every Friday as they investigate history's greatest poisoners and ridiculous crimes on this comedic true crime show, while quaffing a cocktail inspired by the tale that they tell. Remember, your loved ones ARE trying to kill you...

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Written, produced and presented by Sinead Hanna and Nick Gordon

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Poisoners' Cabinet episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Poisoners' Cabinet 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 The Poisoners' Cabinet episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Ep 196 - Reverend Hinshaw, The Blood-Soaked Preacher

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03/22/24 • 57 min

Ep 196 is loose and we have a juicy crime story from a small town Indiana, where a preacher's home lies in ruin after a mystery attack.

What happened to William Hinsaw's wife? Who was Miss F? And is there a sexier detective than the one we encountered this week?

The secret ingredient is...a pistol!

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Bonus Patreon Release - The Tottenham Outrage

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05/03/24 • 34 min

Bonus release of one of our favourite Patreon episodes - The Tottenham Outrage.

As Nick & Sinead are on their season break, this is a free release of our subscriber content from Patreon to keep you frantic.

Enjoy this tale of a famous heist in London 1909 as two criminals try to outrun the law - and everyone else. Expect trams, horses, potatoes, a LOT of guns and 400 rounds of ammunition. Delivered by fools, as always :)

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Ep 205 - Thief-Taking & Thievery with Jonathan Wild

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06/14/24 • 63 min

Ep 205 is loose! And we have a duplicitous rogue for you this week in the shape of supposed thief-taker Jonathan Wild.

Who was this 1700s 'gent'? How did he know where all the thieves were? And will we ever get over this week's cocktail?

The secret ingredient is...a buttock!

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Sources this week include The Thieves' Opera: The Remarkable Lives and Deaths of Jonathan Wild, Thief-taker and Jack Sheppard, House-breaker by Lucy Moore, The Oyster Man blog, The Old Bailey online.

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Ep 59 - Peter Niers And The Devil's Hand

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04/16/21 • 51 min

We're heading to 17th century Germany this week for the tale of serial killer and possible black magician Peter Niers, said to have slaughtered more than 500 people.

Was he really in league with the devil? What would you confess to under torture? And would you ever forget seeing the gun-toting, broadsword-wielding goat?

This week's secret ingredient is...bathtub gin!

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Ep 58 - Alexander Pearce and The Hunger

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04/09/21 • 55 min

We're finally off to Australia for the chilling tale of Alexander Pearce, a petty thief transported to Tasmania whose escape through the wilderness became the stuff of legend.

What really happened to the seven men who went into the wilds? How long would you last in the outback? And cocktail would you serve with a desperate meal?

The secret ingredient is...duck!

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Ep 55 - The Bermondsey Horror

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03/19/21 • 50 min

Marie Manning seemingly had her choice of men, but it was their money she was truly interested in. Which spelt bad news for one poor unfortunate soul....

What was on the menu when Marie invited her lover to dinner? Did her husband know what she was up to? And can YOU pronounce Bermondsey properly?

The secret ingredient is...a bullet!

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Ep 20 - Mike Malloy & The Terrible Thirst

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07/03/20 • 49 min

It's episode 20 and we're out to prove what doesn't kill you definitely makes you stronger...

This week, we're exploring the impossible tale of Mike 'The Durable' Malloy, a modern day Rasputin who survived multiple murder attempts thanks to his iron constitution.

What interest did The Murder Trust have in this poor Irish immigrant? Why was he so fond of sardine sandwiches? And is alcohol the greatest poison of them all?

This week's secret ingredient is...whiskey.

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Ep 45 - Christmas Day Special: Richard Roose & Festive Follies

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12/25/20 • 73 min

Merry Christmas to one and all! As it's Christmas Day, we have an extra special episode lined up with 3 toxic tales to warm your hearts and FOUR seasonal cocktails to keep you feeling festive all day long.

Did the US Government really try to poison people in the 1920s? Why do we kiss under the mistletoe? And what fate befell poisoners in the time of Henry VIII?

This week's secret ingredient is... The Spirit of Christmas!

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Ep 77 - The Fury of The Atlanta Ripper

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08/27/21 • 57 min

We're off to the USA for the gruesome tale of the Atlanta Ripper, who brought terror to the African American community of Atlanta in 1911.

What drove the assailant to kill? Will we ever know their identity? And will Sinead ever stop being angry about the newspaper reports of the time?

This week's secret ingredient is...railway tracks!

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EP 192 - The Lies of The Great Eleven

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02/23/24 • 67 min

It's time for another cult story, and this week we're looking into the prophecies of the (big breath) The Divine Order of the Royal Arms of the Great Eleven, also known as the Blackburn Cult.

Who were leaders May and Ruth? What secrets did they hold? And what happened to people who got sick in their commune?

The secret ingredient is...an angel!

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Sources include www.ghosttownpod.com/blog/the-blackburn-cult/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May_Otis_Blackburn

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackburn_Cult

https://medium.com/internet-archaeology/the-divine-order-of-death-e72cec2060c3

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-may-23-me-40217-story.html

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Poisoners' Cabinet have?

The Poisoners' Cabinet currently has 272 episodes available.

What topics does The Poisoners' Cabinet cover?

The podcast is about Alcohol, True Crime, History, Murder, Comedy and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on The Poisoners' Cabinet?

The episode title 'Ep 196 - Reverend Hinshaw, The Blood-Soaked Preacher' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Poisoners' Cabinet?

The average episode length on The Poisoners' Cabinet is 57 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Poisoners' Cabinet released?

Episodes of The Poisoners' Cabinet are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The Poisoners' Cabinet?

The first episode of The Poisoners' Cabinet was released on Feb 21, 2020.

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