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The Hangman Podcast

In 2016 three men came into possession of a book, written by a distant family member who once worked as a hangman. They thought it would be fun to read the book, knowing the man who wrote it had a more than a few skeletons in his closet. What they didn't expect was a rollercoaster ride of adultery, confession, suspected murder, revenge, sexism and endless jaw dropping accounts of a man who continues to lead a colourful life. The trio take a reflective and often hilarious look through the book, which is not only badly written, offensive and at times just plain weird, but strangely addictive...

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    (BONUS) Episode 11 - Final Thoughts on the Hangman

    In this final BONUS episode of the series, the trio discuss 'The Hangman Podcast' and their overall thoughts on the book and the hangman himself. They share some personal stories about him, and try to piece together why he may have written the book and what his motives were. They also attempt to unpick some of the books more controversial moments, whilst sharing their favourite bits. They also reveal some shocking new information...

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    Episode 10 - Sex, Guns and Cabbage Heads

    In the series finale of 'The Hangman Podcast', the trio finally reach the end of the book and are left stunned by yet more jaw dropping confessions from the hangman! In this chapter we get to the very end of his many wives, find out about his life now and what the future holds for our controversial protagonist. We also get to find out exactly why he thinks someone is nothing but a 'cabbage head'!

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    Episode 9 - You Want Cash or Kind?

    The trio enter the late 1970s on this episode of 'The Hangman Podcast' as they discuss the hangman's 4th marriage, yet more adultery, career changes (running for local MP) and his time as an actor! Elsewhere the hangman is asked the question "do you want cash or kind?" and he gives a more than expected response...

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    Episode 8 - The Very Long Year of 1962 (Part 2)

    In the second part of this special double episode, the trio on 'The Hangman Podcast' take some time reflect on what has happened so far in the book, where they think things are going and exactly what the hangman was thinking when he wrote it! Elsewhere they are interrupted by a dog, and debate prison officer ranks whilst we also get to wife number 3 in one of the longest chapters of the book... 

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    Episode 7 - The Very Long Year of 1962 (Part 1)

    In this two part special, the trio take a stab at one of the books longer chapters and things turn more than a little weird and surreal as the hangman jumps through the decades recounting stories of his time as a prison officer, his second marriage and his feud with the commissioner of prisons! This may be the strangest episode yet of 'The Hangman Podcast'...

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    Episode 6 - Playing Hangman

    The trio continue to read through one of the worst books ever written! This week on the 'Hangman Podcast' we hear about the hangman's time as a errr hangman, and exactly what he did whilst he was waiting for the neck to break! We talk about the execution chamber, the time the hangman appeared on Alan Wicker and discuss some of the other famous hangmen throughout the 20th century. This is one you really don't want to miss!

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    Episode 5 - The Cart Pulling the Horse

    The trio are back for episode 5 of 'The Hangman Podcast' and they try to tackle some of the more complex parts of the hangman's life, whilst getting their head around the grammatical errors and poor translation. Elsewhere we enter the 1950s and continue to reluctantly delve into the sex life of the books protagonist...

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    Episode 4 - Wife (and Baby) Number One

    Things heat up in episode 4 of 'The Hangman Podcast' as we get to the first of the hangman's six wives! Elsewhere we discuss family trips to see the grave of Billy Butlin, the obituary of Gordon Cleaver and tackle some of the books more challenging stereotypes...

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    Episode 3 - Crying, Blushing and Making Sausages

    In episode 3 of 'The Hangman Podcast' the trio gets to grips with the Royal Navy (and HMS Maidstone), loading an alleged 4 inch shell and discussing their own heritage! Meanwhile for the Hangman, things begin to turn a bit 'kinky'...

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    Episode 2 - A Very Brief History of World War II

    In episode 2 of 'The Hangman Podcast' the trio talk through the hangman's account of World War 2, his childhood growing up in England and decide they need to do some fact checking on Italian prisoner of war camps! We also introduce the hangman's first love interest Mrs Jeff...

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    Episode 1 - The Hangman and his Six Wives

    The trio introduce the book they will be reading from across the podcast, talk a little about how it came into the possession and what their family connection is to the man who wrote it. We also find out a little about who 'The Hangman' was and whether or not he is still alive today...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

In 2016 three men came into possession of a book, written by a distant family member who once worked as a hangman. They thought it would be fun to read the book, knowing the man who wrote it had a more than a few skeletons in his closet. What they didn't expect was a rollercoaster ride of adultery, confession, suspected murder, revenge, sexism and endless jaw dropping accounts of a man who continues to lead a colourful life. The trio take a reflective and often hilarious look through the book, which is not only badly written, offensive and at times just plain weird, but strangely addictive...

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How many episodes does The Hangman Podcast have?

The Hangman Podcast currently has 11 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is The Hangman Podcast about?

In 2016 three men came into possession of a book, written by a distant family member who once worked as a hangman. They thought it would be fun to read the book, knowing the man who wrote it had a more than a few skeletons in his closet. What they didn't expect was a rollercoaster ride of adultery,...

How often does The Hangman Podcast release new episodes?

The Hangman Podcast has 11 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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The Hangman Podcast is created and hosted by Hangmen Podcast.
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