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Dead Talk
by Dead Talk
Welcome to Dead Talk, a true crime/comedy podcast. This podcast is all things true crime, mystery histories and scooby dooby doos! Every episode one of your hosts, Lucy and Kika, will delve into some spooky true crime or historical phenomenon.
Episodes
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What Does Self Care Really Mean? - Episode 41
As the world starts to open back up, self care is more necessary than ever. And nobody is utilising that more than fast fashion brands... This episode we explore what self care as a concept really means and how we can differentiate healing practices that allows us to feel more grounded and the...
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Investigating the Trial of Alex Salmond - Episode 40
It's the first instalment of our new series where we investigate stories of people in the spotlight who have committed or allegedly committed crimes behind the curtain of fame/power. This episode we talk about the sexual misconduct trial of Alex Salmond, former first minister of Scotland and…
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The World of Influencers with Emma Gorman - Episode 39
This episode we continue on our discussion about social media by discussing the world of influencers. How much responsibility do influencers have on their impact of their followers? Are influencers to blame for our society's fixation on looking 'perfect' ? We have no idea, but we're going to ask...
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Social Media and Influencer Culture: Is it Toxic? - Episode 38
This episode we investigate the rise of social media and how it developed from the innocent platform of sharing pictures and content, to a tool of marketing and influence in society and culture. How much autonomy do we have over social media and its affect on us? I can put the phone down whenever…
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Sarah Everard and Men's Role in Stopping Violence Against Women - Episode 37
tw// this episode discusses themes surrounding sexual assault/violence against women We are bringing you this extremely important episode in collaboration with @tomstotes to raise money for Women's Aid and continue the discourse around violence against women. We discuss the eruption of anger and...
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Meghan Markle: Institutional Racism and The Power of the Press - Episode 36
It's the highly anticipated Dead Talk vs The Monarchy rematch! Just kidding... (unless?) This episode we dissect the, now viral, interview with Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and Oprah surrounding their departure from the royal family and the racial discrimination Meghan received from both the...
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Our Relationship with Alcohol - Episode 35
This episode we delve into our complex and not always healthy relationships with alcohol. From our teenage binge drinking at house parties to toxic crutches during harder times. Lucy opens up about her struggles with severe depression and how alcohol has affected it. We discuss the journey of a...
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High School: Confidence, Insecurities and Cringe Culture - Episode 34
Welcome to the first episode of the new type of episode we're introducing! We want to give Dead Talk the opportunity to be a platform that not only analyses the atrocities of true crime but also the elusive and mysterious aspects of being human and dissecting our own experiences. This week we...
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The Moors Murders - Episode 33
A cultural reset for Britain. The Moors murders shook the nation as an unsuspecting Manchester couple became the centre of one of the largest killing spree of children in the UK at the time. Kika delves into this case and reveals all the details of the couple's bizarre romance and then merciless...
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Heaven's Gate Mass Suicide - Episode 32
Put your tin foil hats on and pack your overnight alien bags because this week we’re talking about the infamous cult, Heaven’s Gate. This episode Lucy does a deep dive into how Heaven’s Gate started and everything surrounding the still shocking and mysterious mass suicide that occurred in March…
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The Serpent - Episode 31
This week we dive head first back into true crime with the bikini killer also known as The Serpent. This case has recently been told through the BBC series, ‘The Serpent’, as it follows the notorious serial killer who targeted over 12 people in Asia during the 1970s. Kika takes the reins in this...
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard - Tragic Victim Turned Murderer - Episode 28
Not everything is as simple as it seem... including Gypsy Rose. After years of being force fed aggressive medication, mental and physical abuse and being forced to live a lie which meant you had to be wheelchair bound pretending to have the mental age 10 years younger than you actually are - you...
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Who Killed Princess Diana? - Episode 27
Wowee is this a long episode, but it is worth it! This week we dive into the life, marriage, death and most importantly, the conspiracies surrounding Diana, Princess of Wales. We cover Diana's story from her troubled childhood to what really happened that fateful night in the tunnel in Paris.…
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Conspiracy Theories and Chill - Episode 26
We are back baby! Season 2 is back in full swing with a new host and a vengeance... Okay, maybe not. This episode we strip back and have a chit chat with Kika and Lucy discussing the plans for season 2 and our favourite conspiracy theories. With exciting things in the horizon for Dead Talk, kick...
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The Mysterious Murder of Teresita Basa - Episode 25
When somebody says the spirit of their dead best friend is possessing their body at night to reveal who murdered them, what do you say? Oh, cool! This episode your hosts discuss the case of Teresita Basa and how her murderer was found by a series of sleep walking revelations from Teresita's…
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Elizabeth Báthory: Most Prolific Female Serial Killer - Episode 24
We're back baby! After a 2 week hiatus, your favourite self-identified unprofessional true crime podcasters are back. We're back with a bang as this episode your hosts discuss the tale of Guinness World Record's claimed most prolific serial killer recorded in history. This savage killed over 600...
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Robert Coleman and The Death Penalty - Episode 23
This episode your hosts are drunk and opinionated! Which, to be honest, is exactly how they act most episodes. This week Lucy and Alex discuss the face of the Anti Death Penalty movement of the 1980's even featuring in TIME magazine. With each gin poured the conversation gets more heated and less...
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The Savage Papin Sisters - Episode 22
Arguably France's most brutal sisters in history, the tale of Christine and Lea Papin is a rollercoaster! This week Lucy and Alex get increasingly drunk while trying to manoeuvre through a story of incest, murder, nuns and some extremely French names, it's a mess. These two house maids had had...
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Cindy James: Murder or Suicide? - Episode 21
This week your hosts discuss the unsolved death of Cindy James. An elusive case that involves all the clues for a murder but without any clues of a murderer... So you're thinking, a murder where the killer hasn't been found? That's not rare, silly intern that Lucy and Alex can most definitely pay...
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Tragic Life of Mata Hari: Sex Icon Turned WWI Spy - Episode 20
As requested by a listener, this week Lucy and Alex cover the wild and tragic life of Mata Hari. A woman who brought exotic dance to the forefront of mainstream entertainment in the early 1900s by branding herself as a Hindu princess and advocate of embracing sexuality. She based her entire act...
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The Unidentified Sommerton Man - Episode 19
One of the biggest questions in true crime is who was the Sommerton man? And also why hasn't this podcast been pulled off air yet? This episode Lucy and Alex discuss the mysterious identity of a speculated spy who turned up dead on a beach in Sommerton, Australia in 1948. His pockets full of...
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Annabelle: The True Story - Episode 18
You think you know the story about Annabelle the doll because you've seen the film? WRONG - you've just seen a terrible horror film. This episode Lucy and Alex delve into the true story about the real Annabelle doll. They discuss the iconic paranormal investigating duo, Ed and Lorraine Warren and...
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The Mysterious Disappearance of Brian Shaffer - Episode 17
This episode Lucy and Alex discuss the cold case and ominous disappearance of Brian Shaffer. 27 year old medical student Brian strangely vanished after a night out with friends celebrating the start of spring break. But don't worry its not all doom and gloom, this story features a bar that has...
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George Stinney - Episode 16
This week, with the current climate in mind, we decided to focus on a story that highlights the systemic racism that has been prevalent in the criminal system. We are talking about the devastating story of George Stinney, a 14 year old black child who became the youngest person to ever be…
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Do You Believe in Reincarnation? - Episode 15
I know... we're confused too, this week your hosts get philosophical and discuss reincarnation. We discuss the story of the Pollock twins who believed they were the reincarnation of their late siblings who passed in a car accident before they were born... This leads to some (dare I even say it)...
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Blood Stained Hooves - Episode 14
We've got a drinking game for you this episode - take a shot every time Lucy mixes up Uncle John and Andrew Borden... Someone's got a P45 coming in the post. This episode your hosts discuss the infamous case surrounding possibly Lesbian Axe Murderer Lizzie Borden! We discuss if the Sylvanian...
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Horny For The Houses - Episode 13
Ooky spooky episode 13! For this ominous episode number we have a ominous story to match. Alex's obsession with topics surrounding houses is starting to border on toxic, however, we'll let it go this time because this story is a kicker! This episode your hosts discuss the mysterious case of 'The...
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A Jazz Ensemble and Corrupt Police - Episode 12
DID YOU HEAR THAT INTRO?! Thank you so much to our friend Ben Lobban for making that amazing intro for us. Ben is a super talented music producer and all round creative so please give him a follow at @sayhellotorufus Don't send this episode to FJ Morris because he probably won't appreciate what...
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A Vial of Each Other's Blood - Episode 11
Do you dream about having a huge mansion one day? What about if this house was seven stories tall, had over 150 rooms and hallways and stairwells that led to nowhere? Yeah, still sounds fun to be honest. This episode your hosts Lucy and Alex delve into the story of the Winchester Mystery House…
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Professional Slugs - Episode 10
Wow, this a long one folks. Alex and Lucy ramble quite extensively but its juicy goss that questionably shouldn't be left in the edit! This episode the two discuss the controversial horror house experience that is McKamey Manor. This American past time has a 40 page waiver that details and lists...
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Alex Becomes Joe Exotic - Episode 9
This episode is a rollercoaster for sure. As Alex sets her zoom background to a picture of Joe Exotic embracing a tiger, I can only assume she becomes possessed by his spirit due to the fact that 80% of this episode consists of Socks, her cat, receiving death threats. The other 20% Alex and Lucy...
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Miniature Golf Course Industry - Episode 8
Listen, it's the best you're getting. This is the first episode recorded since the lockdown and jeez can you tell! Two things are pretty consistent in this episode, the noise of Alex's washing machine and Lucy saying "cultural significance" too many times. This week Lucy tells the infamous...
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MK Fucking Ultra Baby - Episode 7
It's the last episode of Quantent! We're just as sad as you are... In this final instalment it's Lucy's turn to take the stand, which is a bad idea because she's pretty drunk y'all! Your two hosts Lucy and Alex talk about the most horrific program ever created by the CIA (that we know of) MK…
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Leonardo DiCaprio Grunts Three Times - Episode 6
So it's the second last instalment of Quantent and it's fair to say, Lucy and Alex are drunk. Okay, definitely Lucy. This episode it's Alex's turn to tell us the story of Alfred Packer and the mystery that still lies around his case. Is he a surviving hero or a murderer? Lucy is too smashed to...
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Hedwig and Maggie Thatcher - Episode 5
It's part two of Quantent baby! Feel free to have a drink with us, take a shot everytime Alex's phone buzzes... This episode Lucy takes the stand and tells the rather bizarre story of Winnie Ruth Judd and how much she hated owls I guess? Stick on some headphones while you take your state…
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Making Love on a Bed of Fondant - Episode 4
So the world is a bit of an uncertain place right now, and we're here to try and do our bit! With everybody making an effort to either socially distant themselves or completely quarantine; we're rolling out 4 new episodes all week to help entertain you while staying safe. This episode Alex tells…
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Alexei and Luskei - Episode 3
This episode Lucy and Alex go full Ruski as they cover the story of Russia's blood countess - Darya Saltykova. As one of the most vicious, yet, lesser know female serial killers: Darya was one Salty bitch! She was pretty brutal, but so is our attempts at Russian accents so fair game. So if you've...
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Why Does Stevie Wonder Wear a Watch? - Episode 2
Its episode two, and Alex is delving into the complex mummy issues of Edmund Kemper! We discuss the psychology around having intercourse with your mother's decapitated head (input welcomed and sought after) and Stevie Wonder... To be honest this episode took a really weird turn at the end and...
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Rat Disclosure Agreement - Episode 1
Its the first episode of Dead Talk! This week Lucy delves into one of the oldest unsolved serial murder case in British history, Jack the Ripper. Turns out this guy was pretty fucked up. Give this podcast a share or tweet about it if you liked it and follow us on Spotify to keep up with the...
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Welcome to Dead Talk, a true crime/comedy podcast. This podcast is all things true crime, mystery histories and scooby dooby doos! Every episode one of your hosts, Lucy and Kika, will delve into some spooky true crime or historical phenomenon.
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Welcome to Dead Talk, a true crime/comedy podcast. This podcast is all things true crime, mystery histories and scooby dooby doos! Every episode one of your hosts, Lucy and Kika, will delve into some spooky true crime or historical phenomenon.
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