Ye Olde Crime

Lindsay Valenty and Madison Stangl

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Join sisters Lindsay & Madison every Wednesday as we discuss the funny, strange, and obscure crimes of yesteryear. Proud member of the Colture and Cultiv8 Networks.

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The Great Dying

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11/24/21 • 49 min

Lindsay and Madison discuss the pre-Thanksgiving tragedy that was The Great Dying, as well as the dangers of introducing foreign disease, that it’s gross to say plagues are “part of God’s divine plan,” and how devastating a single drop of pee can be (listen and you’ll get it).

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18 Listeners

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The Miracle of 1511

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01/05/22 • 45 min

Lindsay and Madison discuss The Miracle of 1511, as well as how snowmen became a form of protest, that scat has apparently always been funny, and how random the progression of snowmen really was.

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18 Listeners

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The Harpe Brothers

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02/09/22 • 55 min

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Harpe Brothers, as well as the fact that 20 years makes a huge difference, that killing people for sport makes you a piece of shit, and how karma gets everyone.

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15 Listeners

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The Tower of London

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02/02/22 • 44 min

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Tower of London, as well as how important it is to have nice things, that raccoons make great treasure cleaners, and how awful being a prisoner at the Tower was.

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Great Scottish Witch Hunt of 1597

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03/02/22 • 61 min

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Great Scottish Witch Hunt of 1597, as well as why you should never trust the word of a woman out to save her own skin, that quarrels with neighbors shouldn’t result in someone’s immolation, and how one woman stood up for what was right in the most kickass of ways.

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11 Listeners

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Crown Prince Sado

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02/16/22 • 63 min

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Crown Prince Sado, as well as how being a super strict parent doesn’t always achieve results, that it’s important to address warning signs of mental illness, and how miscommunication can have deadly consequences.

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History of Pedestrianism

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08/10/22 • 66 min

Lindsay and Madison discuss the hilarious history of pedestrianism, as well as how you can gamble on literally anything, that sports doxing has been around a lot longer than we thought, and how competitive walking brought together all “walks” of life.

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Bertha Heyman

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04/06/22 • 57 min

Lindsay and Madison discuss con-artist Bertha Heyman, as well as how you can seemingly make it as long as you have “confidence,” that it’s never okay to fat-shame someone (even if they’re an asshole), and how you can find a new career even after a life of crime.

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10 Listeners

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Lost Children of the Alleghenies

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11/30/22 • 41 min

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Lost Children of the Alleghenies, as well as why you should trust your gut, that you should explore all possibilities when conducting a search and rescue, and how heartbreaking unsolved mysteries can be.

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10 Listeners

Renwick Smallpox Hospital

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08/03/22 • 37 min

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Renwick Smallpox Hospital, as well as why size matters when it comes to treatment centers, that history has a funny way of repeating itself, and how to effectively cure a plague that’s claimed billions.

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Podcast Q&A

Why did you start this show?

June 2020

What do you hope listeners gain from listening to your show?

Fun facts about history they can use as ice breakers at parties. Or about all the forgotten women throughout history that either did really bad stuff, or really awesome stuff that no one talks about. Also, cannibalism: yeah, we go there.

Which episode should someone start with?

Good question. Well, what do you like? If you want to learn about "witches," start with Episode 40: The Essex Witch Trials. Like learning about female killers? Start with Episode 5: Lavinia Fisher. Looking for something paranormal? Check out Episode 8: The Demonic History of Ventriloquism. Want something weird? Listen to Episode 14: The 1st U.S. Cremation. We also cover stories from other countries, the Wild West, and funny & weird things we guarantee you've never heard of.

Which have been your favourite episodes so far?

I (Lindsay) love covering cases that are really hard to find information about, and especially when we bring to light stories of injustice against BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ peoples. Everyone has a voice, and it shouldn't be lost to time.

Which episode are you most proud of?

That's tough, because I (Lindsay) love all of them for one reason or another. I am very proud of our first author interview and our first collaboration episode. We really appreciate other creators in the indie podcast space that invite us on their shows as well.

What is your vision for your show?

To continue to produce funny and educational content for a broader audience. We're pretty niche in both the history AND true crime space, but that just means we're the best of both worlds. Also, our dream is to interview Aaron Mahnke from "Lore" one day. Just throwing that into the universe.

What is your favourite other podcast that isn't yours?

Doomsday: History's Most Dangerous Podcast, Victorian Variety Show, Weird Distractions, Sandman Stories Presents

How did you come up with the name for your podcast?

I (Lindsay) can't really remember. I remember wanting it to portray that it was a history show, and also true crime. Then I just thought of it and it stuck.

Tell us a bit about yourself

Ye Olde Crime is the brainchild of sisters Lindsay Valenty & Madison Stangl — two Midwestern girls interested in the funny, strange, and obscure crimes of yesteryear. Each week we discuss a little known crime or paranormal case from the pre-1900s — from badass women, like Ching Shih the Pirate Queen, to animal trials and kidnappings, if it's strange and unknown, we're gonna talk about it.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Ye Olde Crime have?

Ye Olde Crime currently has 346 episodes available.

What topics does Ye Olde Crime cover?

The podcast is about True Crime, History and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Ye Olde Crime?

The episode title 'The Miracle of 1511' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Ye Olde Crime?

The average episode length on Ye Olde Crime is 43 minutes.

How often are episodes of Ye Olde Crime released?

Episodes of Ye Olde Crime are typically released every 4 days.

When was the first episode of Ye Olde Crime?

The first episode of Ye Olde Crime was released on May 20, 2020.

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Comments

Gav and Em

@HowtoEnglishPod

Apr 22

Great

Zack

@zack

Feb 25

Get ready for Ghosts and goblins, secret societies, demons, murder and yes…even Cryptids. Lindsay and Madison are hilarious hosts. I’ve liked every episode I’ve heard, especially the most recent one on Bigfoot. Give them a listen.

tom

@arghie

Jan 26

A review?!?! Fine. This is among my favorites. Listening to Ye Olde Crime is like having a big bowl of mashed potatoes and gravy. It's comfort food for your ears.

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