Episode 520: The Tragedy of the Essex Part I - Thar She Blows!

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Episode 520: The Tragedy of the Essex Part I - Thar She Blows!

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Feb 3, 2023

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This week the boys make their return to the high seas, breaking down The Tragedy of the Essex, a harrowing tale of blood, whale guts, and cannibalism that would go on to inspire the literary classic "Moby Dick".

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Episode 544: Hardcore Historians - An Interview with Dan Carlin: This week worlds collide as the boys join forces for the first time ever with podcast luminary and mastermind behind "Hardcore History" - the legendary Dan Carlin. by Last Podcast On The Left
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Episode 308: Robert Hansen Part I - Gun Nerd: In the first of a two part series, we cover the early life and early murders of Robert "Bad Bob" Hansen, the nerdy baker who supposedly hunted down kidnapped women for sport in the Alaskan wilderness in the early eighties. Decisions Kevin... by Last Podcast On The Left
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Episode 478: Juana Barraza - La Mataviejitas: This week the boys don their detective caps yet again, breaking down a case that might not be as pinned down as it seems. It's time for one of Mexico's most famous alleged serial killers, the lucha libre slayer, Juana Barraza a.k.a. "La Mataviejitas" a.k.a. The Little Old Lady Killer. by Last Podcast On The Left
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