Miller Morning Madhouse S1E5: Suicide by Charleston...

Episode 5: Suicide by CharlestonSponsored by SoCool Shirts and the Great State of Indiana: "It's not that bad..."In this episode of Miller Morning Madhouse, we’re diving deep into the dramatic and tragic story of former Gary mayor William J. Fulton, a man who lived and died during the wild Jazz Age. Join us as we uncover how the allure of speakeasies, gangsters, and a relentless Charleston craze led to his untimely end.This week, we're excited to introduce our new crime reporter, Elizabeth Benedict, who’s here to shed light on the untold, scandalous stories of Gary’s past. Will she be able to keep Josh Scramble and Jerry Pancake on track? We’ll see!🎶 Music in This Episode:IBY by DJ B-DukeAmish Paradise by “Weird Al” YankovicMoons over My Hammy by our very own Jerry PancakeCheck out - Our Gary Stories for more info on Gary's scandalous past! It is an amazing site! Tune in for a mix of history, humor, and a touch of the outrageous—just the way we like it in Miller Beach. Don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and if you’re feeling generous, leave us a review to help more folks discover the Madhouse!Stay Cool, and remember… sometimes, history dances on the edge.Thank You's:Special thanks again to SoCool Shirts, Hair BNB, All In Jest Trivia with Josh Scramble, and the Miller Community Theatre. Huge shoutout to the MBACD for making these amazing events possible at the Marshall J. Gardner Center.Stay tuned for our next episode, dropping next week—hopefully—if we’re not too hungover to hit record (00:34) - Welcome to WSPR Super Beach Radio (01:07) - The Wild Story of William Fulton (02:35) - Meet Our True Crime Detective (07:37) - The Jazz Age's Corruption (09:56) - The Mysterious Death of Fulton (13:16) - Generational Connections to Gary's Past (19:08) - The Titanic and Submarine Comparisons (21:44) - Thanks for Joining Us! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★