The Poisoners' Cabinet
<p>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...</p><p>Join the chilling chat on TikTok @thepoisonerscabinet, and find us on Patreon (patreon.com/thepoisonerscabinet) for even more episodes.</p><p>Written, produced and presented by Sinead Hanna and Nick Gordon</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Episodes
Ep 300 Special: Tall Tales and Top Trumps!
For our 300th episode, we experiment with the dusty alcoholic contents of the Poisoners' Cabinet itself, tell some tales that may have a twist to them, and play our very own version of Top Trumps using some of the biggest characters from the show!Enjoy and thank you all for your support since we first began!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following an
Ep 299 - The Horrors of the Mary Russell
Ep 299 is loose, and we're off on the high seas for a gruesome tale at sea on board the Mary Russell...What happened to this simple trading ship in 1828? What was wrong with Captain Stewart? And could the donkeys have helped out more?The secret ingredient is...a donkey! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' C
Ep 298 - The Wild Adventures of Sir Walter Raleigh
Ep 298 is loose! And we have tales from the life, times and death of that great adventurer and self-promoter, Sir Walter Raleigh.What did old Walt REALLY do? What did he do to end up in the Tower? And should you ever take maps from a wizard?The secret ingredient is...tobacco!Thank you for your patience on this episode while Sinead recovered - we had a very giddy time recording as a result, so it's
Ep 297 - Theodore Gardelle & The Chaotic Household
Ep 297 is loose! And it's a madcap tale of a quarrel, a killing and an awful lot of people turning up at the worst possible time...Who was Theodore Gardelle? What happened to his landlady? And what presents do you bring to friends to cheer them up?The secret ingredient is...a portrait! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribi
Ep 296 - The Gangs of New York
Ep 296 is loose! And it's time for us to tell the story of The Bowery Boys and The Dead Rabbits!How did the famous gangs of New York form? Who were the powerful leaders? And why was everyone scared of rabbits?The secret ingredient is...a dead rabbit!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get yo
Ep 295 - Martha Halliday, Murder At The Rectory
Ep 295 is loose! And a woman lies dead in the village Rectory with an odd bundle of papers by her side...Who would want Martha dead? Was evidence found at the scene put there on purpose? And how many Germans are there in London?The secret ingredient is... a cobbler!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet whe
Ep 294 - Bathsheba Spooner & A House of Soldiers
Ep 294 is loose! And we have the tale of a woman who plotted against her husband, with several chaps who she kept smuggling into her house...Who was Bathsheba Spooner? Why did she want her husband dead? And won't someone please think of the spoons?!The secret ingredient is...a shiny shoe buckle!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing
Ep 293 - The Cunning Life of Joseph Weil
Ep 293 is loose! And this week, we look at the many cons of Joseph Weil, who fooled a lot of people out of a lot of cash.Why did Joseph turn to crime? What were the cons he pulled? And how stupid was Mussolini?The secret ingredient is...an elixir! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get
Ep 292 - Harry Powers & Bluebeard's Basement
Ep 292 is loose and it's a grim and gruesome tale of lonely hearts, scary garages and horrible murder...Who was Harry Powers? Why was he looking for so many wives? And what would your requirements be if wife hunting?The secret ingredient is...a newspaper!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you g
Ep 291 - John Birchall & The Canada Con
Ep 291 is loose and we have a rogue and swindler on our hands in the form of John Reginald Birchall!Who was this carefree Englishman? How did he get involved in Canadian farming? And was his wife ANY good on stage?The secret ingredient is...a farm!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your
Ep 290 - The Dahlsjö Case
Ep 290 is loose! And we're off to beautiful Sweden to look at a collection of bizarre events that all occurred on the same day...Why did 4 men vanish from the city apparently at once? Are the cases connected or a coincidence? And is this the worst robbery in the history of robberies?The secret ingredient is...a Scuba Diver!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week
Ep 289 - The Dalkeith Tragedy
Ep 289 is loose! A dinner party is in full swing, but something is very wrong with the coffee.Who would want so many people dead? What was in the coffee pot? And are we due an alarm this week...?The secret ingredient is...a dinner party! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podc
Special Episode - The Gruesome Legend of Sawney Bean
A special episode this week from the Patreon archives covering the horrifying legend of Sawney Bean and his family of murderous children roaming the wilds of Scotland...A bloody and wild tale, this episode was originally broadcast on Patreon in March 2021. No cocktail, just lots of...gore!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to Th
Ep 288 - James Cook & The Roaring Fire
Ep 288 is loose! And we have a grim tale of murder most foul in a simple bookbinder's workshop...Who was James Cook? Why was smoke pouring from his chimney? And where do you hang your body parts?The secret ingredient is...hooks! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Fin
Ep 287 - Eva Dugan & The Evil Chicken Ranch
Ep 287 is loose! And we're off to Arizona to find out when a horrible old chicken rancher has gone missing...Who was Eva Dugan? What sort of housekeeper was she? And what did the chickens know?The secret ingredient is...the gallows!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find
Ep 286 - The Curious Killing of Benjamin Burton
Ep 286 is loose! And a man lies dead in his home, two bullets in his body but is it suicide or something more sinister?Who would want Benjamin Burton dead? Who was in the house when he died? And did Garfield just have a terrible terrible doctor?The secret ingredient is...breakfast! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The
Ep 285 - The Muddy Myths of Messalina
Ep 285 is loose and we are heading back to ancient Rome for another badass woman from history, the empress Messalina!Were the stories about her true? How did she dispose of her enemies? And what sort of sex contest is acceptable to YOU?The secret ingredient is...rumours!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabine
Ep 284 - The Psychology of Crime with Roanna Bond
Ep 284 is loose! Werewolves, cannibals, by-standers and narcissists - we tackle them all in this very special bumper bonus episode with guest Roanna Bond.This week we dive into the psychology and pathology of some of the strangest crimes and criminal acts we've covered on the show with psychotherapist Roanna to consider why people continue to be drawn to true crime, what causes by-stander apathy a
Ep 283 - The Many Cons of Ann O'Delia Diss Debar
Ep 283 is loose! And we have the wild tale of a spiritualist, medium, lecturer, princess, baroness, countess, guru and conduit to the beyond, Ann O'Delia Diss Debar...Who was this weird woman? Was she really the daughter of a king? And how often to the Greek philosophers contact YOU for a chat?The secret ingredient is....a weird spooky drawing!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true c
Ep 282 - A Murder in Tweeddale Court
Ep 282 is loose! And a man lies dead in Tweeddale Court, Edinburgh and the huge package he was carrying is missing...What happened to poor William Begbie? How does it link to the roguish ways of a man called Captain Moffat? And why oh why a bread knife?The secret ingredient is...bank notes! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subs
Ep 281 - The Bond Street Murder
Ep 281 is loose! And we're off to New York to witness a most bloody murder in a fancy town house that is not all that it seems?Who was Dr Burdell and his landlady Emma? What secrets did they share? And how many canaries do you need in your room at night?The secret ingredient is...a baby!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The
Ep 280 - The Murder of Charles Preller
Ep 280 is loose! And we have a murder, a trunk and a mysterious French accent on our hands...Who was Charles Preller? Who was his young companion? And do you often leave your name on other people's pants?The secret ingredient is...some fancy fabrics!Sources this week include:https://www.historicalcrimedetective.com/ccca/murder-of-charles-preller-by-lover-hugh-brooks-1885/https://stlgayhistory.live
Ep 279 - The Rise of Catherine The Great
Ep 279 is loose! And we have the story of another famous woman from history - Empress of Russia, Catherine the Great! And it's not all horseplay...How did Catherine come to power? What became of Peter III? And will there never be justice for the rats?!The secret ingredient is...Russia!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Po
Ep 278 - The Gatton Murders
Ep 278 is loose! And it's a grim tale this week of a bizarre and brutal attack on a family in Gatton, Queensland.What happened on that dusty road one festive night? Who was responsible? And did the banana farm have any luck?It's a grim one this week, so tread carefully.The secret ingredient is...a horse and cart!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by followi
Ep 277 - The Curse of the Hope Diamond
Ep 277 is loose! And we're telling the tale of the dazzling but deadly Hope Diamond...Where did the Hope Diamond come from? Who did it curse across history? And what did Mike the Dog have to do with its evil ways?!The secret ingredient is...a jeweller! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet where
Ep 276 - Joseph Elwell and the Perils of Bridge
Ep 276 is loose! Happy New Year, we are back with a classic locked room murder mystery!Who was Joseph Ewell? How did he end up dead in his New York home? And is Bridge really a dangerous game to play?The secret ingredient is...playing cards! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your
Ep 275 - Christmas Q&A Special
Happy holidays, Merry Christmas and Good Krampus Vibes to all! This is our end of year, festive Q&A special - and extra long episode where we answer all of your questions, drink fizz and sample some spicy pigs-in-blanket.From queries about the show and poisons to our ideal festive snacks, perfect holiday and Nick's thing about being an official hermit, we have a lot of fun with this episode an
Ep 274 - The Brutal Vengeance of Olga of Kiev
Ep 274 is loose! And we have another badass woman from history tell the tale of Saint Olga, one ruler you really did not want to mess with...Who was Olga? Why was she so hell bent on revenge? And should we use more birds in warfare?The secret ingredient is...a boat!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet whe
Ep 273 - The Bloody History of Marie Tussaud
Ep 273 is loose! And we're diving into the history of one of the world's most famous attractions, Madame Tussauds!Who was the woman behind the famed house of wax? How did she learn her skills? And is this the most tenuous cocktail link in history?The secret ingredient is....wax!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners
Ep 272 - The Double Life of Eugène-François Vidocq
Ep 272 is loose and we're off to France to hear the tale of a man who played on both sides of the law...Who was Eugene? How did a criminal end up leading a police force? And how do YOU Google?The secret ingredient is...a rogue!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find us an
Ep 271 - Kings, Queens and Clever Marketing in the Viking Age
Ep 271 is loose! And we're heading way back to the time of the Vikings for a few tales of adventure, of bloody feuds and very bad bargaining...What do you REALLY know about the Vikings? Who was Gunnhildr, Mother of Kings? And why you should never trust a Viking travel brochure...The secret ingredient is...Norway!Thanks again to Villains Rum for their help with one of this week's drinks!Get cocktai
Ep 270 - Roxelana & The Ottoman Empire
Ep 270 is loose and we're off to the Ottoman Empire to learn about Hürrem Sultan who became one of the most powerful woman in the empire's history.Who was Roxelana? How did she win the heart of Suleiman the Magnificent? And why oh why oh WHY did this week's cocktail happen?The secret ingredient is...Constantinople!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by follo
Ep 269 - Eleanor of Aquitaine
Ep 269 is loose and we have another badass woman from history - the mighty Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine who ruled England AND France.How did she rise to power? How did she bag two kings? And are sons always more trouble than they are worth?The secret ingredient is...a QUEEN!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabi
EP 268 Halloween Special: The Terrifying Witch Trials of Europe
Ep 268 and our Halloween special is loose! And we have more gruesome tales of 'witches' and the truly chilling trials and hunts that took place in Europe for centuries.How did the witch trials start in Germany? What happened in Würzburg? And who was Magic Jack?The secret ingredient is... even MORE witches!!!Happy Halloween spooky ones!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tale
Ep 267 - Mad Science & The 'Real' Dr Frankenstein
Ep 267 is loose! And it being spooky season, we thought we should explore another 'Universal Monster' and dive into the history of Frankenstein!Who or what was the inspiration for Mary Shelley's great gothic novel? What crazy experiments were carried out in the pursuit of beating death? And how do you like your frogs' legs?The secret ingredient is...electricity!Here is the link to the Castle Frank
EP 266 - Murder in Portsmouth & The Bloody Footprints
Ep 266 is loose! And this week a man and his housekeeper lie in pools of blood in their Portsmouth home...Who wanted Mr Langtrey dead? Why were these killings so vicious? And have we found another truly clueless policeman?The secret ingredient is...a barber's pole!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wher
Special Episode - Vampires of Asia
This is a special release of one of our Halloween Patreon episodes from 2024 in place of the main episode for 10th October 2025, due to illness.In the spirit of spooky season and bloodsuckers, Nick brings us tales and crazy folklore from China, Japan and Malaysia about gruesome creatures of the night.A scary twist for October, enjoy!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales
EP 265 - Horror on Long Island
Ep 265 is loose and we're off to Long Island (a place that Nick has a LOT of facts about) as a terrible crime has been committed. But who is responsible?What happened on Long Island in 1883? Who would target so many innocent people? And DO YOU KNOW HOW LONG LONG ISLAND IS???:The secret ingredient is...a tramp!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following
Ep 264 - Edward II, Isabella of France & A Pointy Fate
Ep 264 is loose and we're diving back to the 1300s to tell the tale of Edward II who was said to have died in a pretty nasty way. But what bout his badass wife?Was Edward II a good king? What drove Isabella to seek revenge on him? And why was everyone so hot in this?The secret ingredient is...a red hot poker!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following a
Ep 263 - The Drama of the Druse Household
Ep 263 is loose and we have a grim and gruesome tale of a family not exactly living in harmony.Why has no one seen William Druse lately? What went on behind the closed curtains? And do you live in fear of old chokey?The secret ingredient is...a revolver!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you ge
Ep 262 - The Marvelous Mary Quackenbos
Ep 262 is loose and we have the tale of the woman dubbed Mrs Sherlock Holmes!Who was Mary Quackenbos? How did she fight crime? And why don't more people know about her?The secret ingredient is...a magnifying glass! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find us and our c
Ep 261 - The Princes in the Tower
Ep 261 is loose and we are tackling the huge, haunting mystery at the heart of the War of the Roses - what happened to the princes in the tower?What led to the young boys' disappearance? Was Richard III responsible? And why did all these cousins keeping slapping each other?The secret ingredient is...a tower!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following an
Ep 260 - The Messy Legend of Dick Turpin
Ep 260 is loose! And this week it's the tale of that dashing highwayman Dick Turpin...but WAS he all that dashing?Who was this masked myth? What was the real story behind his crimes? And what make-up do you wear in the woods?The secret ingredient is...some very villainous rum!Thanks to the lovely people at Villains Rum https://villainsrum.com/ for their ingredients this week!Get cocktails, poisoni
Ep 259 -Helen Duncan, The Blitz Witch
Ep 259 is loose, it's the 1940s and we have another witch on our hands. OR DO WE?Who was Helen Duncan? What led to her being on trial under rumours of witchcraft? And can YOU taste the hoisin sauce?The secret ingredient is...bleach!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find
Ep 258 - The Batavia & Horrors on the High Seas
Ep 258 is loose! And it's time to make a voyage to the East Indies, but I wouldn't advise boarding the Batavia to get there...What makes this vessel so famous? Why didn't it make it to its destination? And was everyone terrified of the wallabies?The secret ingredient is...the East Indies!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The
Ep 257 - Wat Tyler & The Peasants' Revolt
Ep 257 is loose! And the peasants are revolting! Rude...It's time for the tale of the peasants' revolt and the folk hero Wat Tyler.What caused the people to rise up in 1381? Why do we remember Wat Tyler's name? And have you ever tried to impress someone with a pointy shoe?The secret ingredient is...peasants!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following an
Ep 256 - The Body In The Garage
Ep 256 is loose! And we have a dead body on our hands, and a locked....garage!What happened to Vivian Messiter? What happened in that garage in Southampton? And can juries be trusted?The secret ingredient is...a wolf!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find us and our cock
Ep 255 - The Fox Sisters' adventures in Spiritualism
Ep 255 is loose! And it's time to gather around the table and see if we can hear any knocks or clicks from the other side...Who were the Fox Sisters? How did they become so famous? And what was up with their toes?The secret ingredient is...a fox!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your p
Ep 254 - King James' Bewitched Voyages
EP 254 is loose! And we're back with our old 'pal' King James VI/I to look at the sea voyages that inspired him to hunt witches en mass across Scotland and England.Why did stormy weather cause such a stir in the monarch? Who was dragged to North Berwick Witch Trials? And how much padding does your wedding outfit require?The secret ingredient is...the wind!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and histo
Ep 253 - The Legend of Ma Barker
Ep 253 is loose! And we've got a gang on our hands, lead by the notorious Ma Barker. Or was it...?Who was Ma Barker? How did she get this fearsome reputation? And did we find the perfect summer cocktail?The secret ingredient is...silver nitrate!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your po
Ep 252 - The Pazzi Conspiracy
Ep 252 is loose! And we're off to 15th century Italy where people are plotting to take down the most powerful family in Florence, the Medici...What was the cause of the Pazzi Conspiracy? What went wrong in the cathedral? And how do you like your tea syrup?The secret ingredient is...a conspiracy!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing
Ep 251 - The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
We're back for season 6 and headed straight to the oooold West with Wyatt, Doc and other people in big hats for one of the most famous fights in history.What caused the famous gunfight? Who was involved in the shootout? And how do you moor a horse?The secret ingredient is...tombstone!∙Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Po
Bonus Patreon Release - The Many Lives of Julie d'Aubigny
Bonus Patreon release! As we are on our season break, enjoy this free episode from our Patreon files.It's a wild ride with the tale of hard fighting, hard singing, globe trotting and free loving Julie d'Aubigny, the wild woman of 17th century France! Are the tales about her to be believed? We think so...Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and s
Ep 250 Season 5 Finale: The Disappearance of Agatha Christie
It's our season 5 finale! And we're dealing with the sudden disappearance of the Queen of Crime in 1926...What happened to Agatha Christie for 11 days in December? Is it a conspiracy? Or was someone spreading nasty rumours?The secret ingredient is...Professor Plum in the Library with the Candlestick!Also as mentioned in the show here is the link if you'd like to support Lynnae's GoFundMe for her k
Ep 249 - The Ouija Board Murders
Ep 249 is loose and this week it's the bizarre, mystical case of murder, artists and Ouija boards.Who would want Clothilde Marchand? Were the spirits whispering warnings or was there a nastier presence at work? And would you take off your clothes for a smooth-talking artist?The secret ingredient is....MORE witches!! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week b
Ep 248 - Norman Baker & The Quack's Cure for Everything
Ep 248 is loose! And we have the tale of an inventor, performer, broadcaster and conman Norman Baker.Who was this boisterous chap from Iowa? Did he really have a cure for cancer? And what trained animals do you send through the mail?The secret ingredient is...watermelon! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners'
Ep 247 - Du Yuesheng, Kingpin of Shanghai
Ep 247 is loose! And we are off to China for the tale of a notorious mob boss who presided over Shanghai with an iron fist.Who was Du Yuesheng? How did he gain control of the city? And how do you like your twigs serves?The secret ingredient is... Shanghai!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you
Ep 246 - The Earl of Sandwich and His Deadly Love Triangle
Ep 246 is loose and we have the 4th Earl of Sandwich, the beautiful Martha Ray, the pining Rev James Hackman, and two loaded pistols...Did John Montagu really invent everyone's favourite lunch? What led to a bloody showdown at the theatre? And what on EARTH happened with this week's cocktail?The secret ingredient is...a sandwich! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tale
Ep 245 - Who put Father Casper in the trunk?
Ep 245 is loose! And there's a strange smell coming from a rented room in a New York apartment...What on earth happened to Father Casper? What was in his secret pouch? And could we drink this week's cocktail?The secret ingredient is...a priest!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your pod
Ep 244 - The Murder of Juan Borgia
Ep 244 is loose and we're back with the Borgias for another dive into this famous family's secrets - particularly the death of one sibling...Who would want Juan/Giovanni Borgia dead? Who was sleeping with who? And what did the donkey know?The secret ingredient is...a masked man!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners
Ep 243 - Luther Jones & His Felonious Foolery
Episode 243 is loose, and we have the little-known tale of Luther Jones, a career criminal! And a bad one at that.Why did Luther turn to a life of crime? Why did he keep making mistakes? And how do you serve your bean beverages?The secret ingredient is...poker!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever
EP 242 - Poison, plots and penance: Terrible Popes Through History
Ep 242 is loose! And we're taking a look at some of the worst popes in history - criminals, plotters, and madmen.Why did so many Popes live debauched lives? Why was a dead pope put on trial at Cadaver Synod? And who was plotting to poison Pope Leo X in an...unusual way?The secret ingredient is...a pope!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and sub
Ep 241 - Who Killed Pamela Werner?
Ep 241 is loose and we're off to China for one of Nick's famous episodes from the Far East. And it's a brutal tale of murder and mystery this time...Who was Pamela Werner? Who would want her dead? And where would you definitely not go cycling?The secret ingredient is...Beijing! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Pois
Ep 240 - Seven Assassins for Queen Victoria
Ep 240 is loose! And this week we look at the multitude of men who seemingly tried to get rid of Queen Victoria.Who were the seven assailants? Did they really want the queen dead? And how do YOU walk around the park?The secret ingredient is...assassins!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get
Ep 239 - Lyda Southard & The Terrible Typhoid
Ep 239 is loose! And we have a good ol' fashioned poisoning story from the deadly Lyda Southard.Who was this flame haired beauty? Why did so many men sign her papers? And will there be an alarm this week...?The secret ingredient is...fever!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcast
Bonus Episode - 5th Bday Q&A!
A sizzlingly sensational special bumper Q&A episode, to mark 5 years of the Poisoners' Cabinet!Nick and Sinead answer a stack of questions from fans about the show, about life and about snacks. It's a much more relaxed episode with no main case and lots of silly fun, and occasional grown-up content. Thank you everyone, for an amazing 5 years; we love you to the moon and back! Get cocktails, po
Ep 238 - Madness, Mayhem & Murder in Ancient Rome
Ep 238 is loose on our 5th birthday - and to celebrate we're going to Rome!We dip our toe into the huge history of the Roman Empire and chat weird facts and crazy stories featuring famous and lesser known figures from the ancient city...Was Caligula really as mad as people said? Did Nero fiddle while Rome burned? And what do you write on your curse tablets?The secret ingredient is...Rome itself!Ge
Expert Witness: Cathryn Kemp & A Poisoner's Tale
Was Giulia Tofana a murderer...or a saviour?This is the question posed by Cathryn Kemp in her new historical fiction novel, A Poisoner's Tale - a retelling of the legend of Giulia and her poison, Aqua Tofana.Cathryn kindly joined us to talk about her process for writing the book, the story of Giulia and the main players in her story, and her advice for aspiring writers.A Poisoner's Tale is now ava
Ep 237 - Stephen Ballew & The Quincy Fiend
Ep 236 is loose! And we're headed to Quincy, Illinois where a dashing young man has arrived at his extended family's farm with big tales and big promises...Who was Stephen Ballew? What business did he really do? And how do you like your silk shirts?The secret ingredient is...flint! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The
Ep 236 - Polly Bodine & The Murderous Media
Ep 236 is loose and we're looking at the case of Polly Bodine, the Witch of New York accused of a horrific murder and tried by the press for it...Who was Polly? Why would she want her sister-in-law dead? And where do you put your granite to sleep?The secret ingredient is...an apothecary!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The
Special Episode - The Strange Story of Phineas Gage
It's a special episode from our Patreon files! And we tell the incredible story of Phineas Gage...Originally broadcast on Patreon in October 2024, this Deadly Nightcaps episode follows on from Ep 217 and delves deeper into the pseudoscience of phrenology and the story of a man who seemingly changed completely after an unfortunate accident with an iron rod...The main episodes will return next week!
Ep 235 - The Secret Murder of Jane Stanford
Ep 235 is loose and we're off to the hallowed halls of Stanford University to discover what really happened to one of its founders...Who was Jane Stanford? Why would anyone want her out of the way? And what do you shout out on dates?The secret ingredient is... a university!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cab
EP 234 - Elizabeth Duncan & Motherly Love
Ep 234 is loose and we're telling the story of how having a mother-in-law can quite literally can be murder...Who was Elizabeth Duncan? Why was she so obsessed with keeping her son close? And which friend would you ask to help plan a crime?The secret ingredient is...a mother-in-law! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The
Ep 233 - The Deadly Work of The Radium Girls
Ep 233 is loose! And this week we have the terrifying tragic tale of the Radium Girls and their fight for justice.Why was radium all the rage in the early 1900s? Why were so many women working with poison daily? And where do you put your toxic waste?The secret ingredient is....honeycomb! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing t
Revisited: Ep 2 & The Bradford Sweets Poisoning
It's the second of our Revisited episodes where we take another look at the story of the Bradford Sweets Poisoning!Revisited are new bonus episodes where we re-record and refresh early episodes of The Poisoners' Cabinet to improve quality and offer new perspectives - and drinks!This week, it's the story of the mass poisoning at Humbug Billy's sweets stall in Bradford. What mistakes were made
Expert Witness: Poisons of Japan with TK from For The Love Of History
How do you like your tea? Deadly?In this instalment of Expert Witness, Sinead speaks to the wonderful TK from For the Love of History podcast about the popular poisons from days gone by in Japan. Expect ninja, curious teapots and early versions of pepper spray. For the Love of History is available on all podcast platforms, give them a follow!https://www.fortheloveofhistorypod.com/https://www.insta
Revisited: Ep 1 & Deadly Dr Lamson
It's time to go back to the beginning and take another look at the story of Dr Lamson and the Dundee Cake!Revisited are new bonus episodes where we re-record and refresh early episodes of The Poisoners' Cabinet to improve quality and offer new perspectives - and drinks!This week it's the story of Dr George Lamson, the Wimbledon Poisoner. Why was this decorated war hero so bad at his job? What is t
Ep 232 Christmas Special - Kate Dungey & The Henley Mystery
Ep 232 is loose and it's our Christmas episode! A terrible crime has been committed on a dark December night up at the big house...What happened to Kate Dungey? What secrets did the house hold? And how do you season your sticks?The secret ingredient is...an umbrella! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabi
Ep 231 - The Life & Legend of Gráinne O'Malley
Ep 231 is loose! And we have another badass seafaring woman from history this week, the private queen Gráinne O'Malley!Who was this fearsome Irish woman? Why DO people call her Grace? And where do you keep your leprechauns?The secret ingredient is...Ireland! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet where
Ep 230 - The Belews & The Bitter Rivalry
Ep 230 is loose! And there's trouble at the Belew house as something bad seems to be in the morning mush...Why was a hard-working household targeted? What dish was to blame? And how high can a horse get?The secret ingredient is...stables! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your pod
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