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Thieves, Rogues, & Renegades
by Thieves, Rogues, & Renegades
Join Rob, Chris, Padre, and to a lesser extent Kyle, as we skip the boring do-gooder nerds of history and talk about the bad guys.
Episodes
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Demonology in the UK: The Pendle Witch Trials
In 1603, the English village of Pendle was the site of a swift and brutal witch trial that nearly wiped out two entire families. Luckily, they learned from this and never made this blunder again. Except they did, and the second trial had an accuser from the first one. We also talk about some...
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Lafitte Pics: The Brothers Lafitte PART TWO
In part two of our look at Jean and Pierre Lafitte, we watch the brothers carve out a piece of American history. Their shared interest in a free Louisiana brings them together with people-owning enthusiast Andrew Jackson. Jackson and the Lafittes had a mutual interest in the success of the...
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LaFitte Pics: The Brothers Lafitte PART ONE
Enjoy Part One of our two part look at the rise of two brothers who turned from a humble life of blacksmithing into two of the most successful pirates of all time. It turns out it isn't just Mardi Gras that makes people go from a quiet life to one of sin and excess in the Big Easy- sometimes it's…
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William Dampier: Around the World in 80 Plates
Enjoy our one part look at William Dampier, a buccaneer, privateer, explorer, pirate, and travel blogger that is responsible for including almost 1500 words to the English language. Dampier had a penchant for adventure, a scientific mind, an artists' hands, and the appetite of Joey Chestnut. He's...
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Pornocracy: Popes Behaving Badly!
An exclusive look at some truly lousy popes. We cover skeletons on trial, skeletons in rivers, and skeletons in closets. We also cover some jokes about Dune, papal orgies, and barnyard stuff- but that's not out of character for us. This series of vignettes covers a handful of Popes that didn't…
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New York Giants*: The Cardiff Giant
Have you ever been in an argument with someone and you knew you were right? Did it make you angry? Did you want to tell the world that they were wrong? Did you buy a 5 ton block of gypsum from a quarry in a different state and hire 3 men in secret to carve a 10 foot tall likeness of yourself and...
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Revisited: Extra Rations: Groundhog Day
What the hell is groundhog day? Good question. Here's a quick primer on some of the most famous rodent prognosticators in North America (plus one that may have been murdered by a famous New Yorker).
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Hell Hath No Fury: Boudicca PART TWO
Part two, our finale of Boudicca (Boudica? Bodicea? Depends on who you ask), sees her campaign of bloody revenge in the south of England as well as our very own collectible trading cards that sound an awful lot like a scam, because they more than likely are. Before we look at the final, climactic...
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Hell Hath No Fury: Boudicca PART ONE
In the first episode of our two part look at Boudicca, the warrior queen of the Britons, we take a look at just how Rome came about colonizing the English islands. Ultimately, Rome does some Rome stuff, and death leads to atrocity which leads to Boudicca raising tens of thousands of countrymen to...
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Ching Shih: Red Flag Black Widow
We track the ascension of Ching Shih (sometimes called Zheng Yi Sao) from her humble beginnings as a prostitute to the wife of one of the most successful pirates in Asia. After her husband's death- she took up the mantle and went on to lead a force of 80,000 pirates and 1,800 vessels. She would…
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Million Dollar Babies: The Chowchilla Bus Kidnapping
In 1976, 26 children and their bus driver were kidnapped on the way home from an end of summer pool party. 3 armed men loaded them into unmarked vans before burying them in the California desert- and ultimately Robert Goulet ends up in this story. Our first true crime podcast, we look into what...
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2022 HALLOWEEN SPOOK-TACULAR
Happy halloween, y'all! This time we're looking into some unexplained mysteries in the tri-state area, and we're unfortunately in the market for a new co-host since Kyle decided to act irresponsibly. Just remember that you don't have to, nor should you EVER, tolerate someone becoming physical in...
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Speakeasy Diehard: Iron Mike Malloy
During the height of prohibition, many enterprising people found different ways to make money- some opened secret bars, some committed life insurance fraud. Mike Malloy, a homeless immigrant and alcoholic was the target of one of these schemes (well, both, technically) but there was a wrinkle in...
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STRANGE TSAR THINGS: GRIGORI RASPUTIN Roundtable Wrap-up!
We're talking Rasputin for one final time, and it's us wrapping up the entire series in a short discussion. These are usually reserved for Patreon, but we feel like you all deserved a reward for sticking with us for this one. A dozen hours and a few thousand pages of info can be a little much.…
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Strange Tsar Things: Grigori Rasputin PART SIX
THE FINALE! After we play musical chairs with hosts, experience a month's worth of technical difficulties, we finally wrapped our largest, longest, girthiest series yet- all wrapped up in one nice jar. We cover assassination attempts, actual assassinations, starvation, revolution, baked goods,...
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Strange Tsar Things: Grigori Rasputin PART FIVE
Our fifth installment in our 6 part series is a busy one. Unfortunately we're Keith-less since he was exposed to covid at work (don't worry, he was fine), but we carried on as best we could. From Padre's questions re: Italian heritage, an INCREDIBLY thirst dog, and some discussions on gout- we...
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Strange Tsar Things: Grigory Rasputin PART FOUR
In the 4th of our series, we see Grigory begin his ascent to rarified atmosphere of Russia's loftiest political circles. Almost immediately upon meeting them, he became a trusted and loyal companion to the Tsar and Tsarina, eventually providing what can only be described as magical childcare.…
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Strange Tsar Things: Grigori Rasputin PART THREE
Our third installment of our series on Rasputin introduces the Romanovs- the unbroken line of Russian rulers who governed for over 300 years. We consider an intervention for Padre, the dog drops the heaviest toy in the history of dog toys, and we set the stage for Rasputin's introduction into the...
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Strange Tsar Things: Grigori Rasputin PART TWO
In our second installment of our multi-part look at Rasputin, we follow Grigori as he goes from weird child to weird young man as he begins his long, shirtless trek across Russia. Along the way, he makes some exciting new friends that will ultimately try to murder him, but that's not for a few…
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Strange Tsar Things: Grigori Rasputin PART ONE
In the first episode of our most ambitious project yet, we introduce our guest host, Keith. Friend of the podcast, student of history, and appreciator of bad jokes, Keith is helping us uncover the strange story of our newest subject. We're examining the raven-haired master of the occult- Sony...
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Fjord Fiesta: Norwegian Black Metal PART TWO
RØb, Chrïs, Pådre, and Kylë are wrapping up our look into Norway's black metal scene. What started as a niche music scene (albeit with a healthy amout of satanic rituals and animal carcassses) very quickly turns violent. From the murder of a homosexual near the Lillehammer Olympic village to a…
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Fjord Fiesta: Norwegian Black Metal PART ONE
In part one of two, we look at the rise of the Black Metal scene in Norway. Join RØb, Chrïs, Pådre, and Kylë as they cross the Atlantic in an attempt to finally understand counter-culture and no longer be considered posers by very pale people with incredibly long hair. In the infancy of rock's...
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Extra Rations: Jack Churchill
In this episode of Extra Rations, Rob talks about John Malcolm Thorpe Fleming Churchill, more commonly known as "Mad Jack". A Scottish officer in the British Army during WWII. Jack was as rough and tough as you would expect any highlander pressed into war would be, but he carried a few things…
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Elizabeth Báthory: Hungary Like the Wolf
Join Rob, Chris, and Kyle in a previously unreleased episode from 2021. This week, we look at Elizabeth Báthory and her macabre sense of hygiene. We're down a Padre, talking about discount airlines, don't even attempt the Hungarian language, and delve into a ton of hearsay and conjecture. email…
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Extra Rations: The Emu War
In this Extra Rations, Rob talks about the time that Australia issued a call to arms for its brave fighting men to defend the Queen's interests and her holdings against an enemy inside her own borders. The enemy? Migratory birds. email us at [email protected] Follow us on twitter! @podcastTRR…
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Extra Rations: Groundhog Day
In this week's Extra Rations, Chris takes a look at Groundhog Day- one weird holiday. This is a short look at a very, very bizarre holiday. Spoiler alert: the church stole it from Pagans. No, seriously, they really did. Give it a listen. And don't forget your booties because it's coooooold out...
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Extra Rations: Disco Demolition Day
Our first short-form podcast featuring some of the more strange people and events, but in a handy bite-sized format, starts off with the day that disco died. Join Chris as he talks about Disco Demolition Day, July 12, 1979 at Comiskey Park. Join the crew at patreon.com/trrpod email us at...
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TRR Non-denominational Holiday Special 2021
We revisit the 2018 Holiday special and look take a look at how different countries and cultures have celebrated Christmas before it became a weird amalgamation with a fat, bearded Santa drinking Coca-Cola. It also turns out that there some weird scores to settle with Pittsburgh sportscasters and...
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Imelda Marcos: Shoes Make the Edifice Complex
In this episode, Rob, Chris, and Kyle cover the Iron Butterfly and her rise to power as one of the wealthiest women in history. From her start as Miss Manilla* (She didn't actually win), to her extravagant shopping sprees, and ultimately to her conviction for graft of between 5 and 10 billion...
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"Black Bart" Roberts: He'll Shoot Your Eye Out
We're getting back to our roots and talking about a Caribbean pirate. Bartholomew Roberts, or "Black Bart", is one of- if not THE- most successful of the Caribbean pirates, and the dude sure liked making flags with his face on 'em. From his tremendous successes at sea, to offering what was...
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Emperor Justinian: Into The Black Plague Before It Was Cool PART FOUR
In the final installment of Justinian's rule, we examine just how he dealt with life after the plague and famine that defined his legacy. We also find out just how the Byzantine Empire stole silk from the Chinese, discuss Roman fiddle players. and find exciting new places to hide golden noses.…
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2021 HALLOWEEN SPOOK-TACULAR
Due to an unfortunate "scheduling conflict" Rob, Chris, Kyle, and Michael have been unavailable to host this year's Halloween special. Luckily, they left their recordings to a host that was gracious enough to share their tales. This year, we delve into the urban legends that have made themselves...
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Emperor Justinian: Into The Black Plague Before It Was Cool PART THREE
Part three of the history of Justinian series sees him lead the byzantine empire out of the worst period in human history- right up until the next one just a few years later. It's like if the four horsemen showed up except they were riding fleas. WARNING: This episode has some pretty graphic…
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Emperor Justinian: Into The Black Plague Before It Was Cool PART TWO
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Emperor Justinian: Into The Black Plague Before It Was Cool PART ONE
We start our multi-part series on Emperor Justinian I, the Byzantine Roman Emperor that you've probably never heard of. We explore the fascinating early life as Justinian arrives at Constantinople and ascends to power as the most influential man in the world. We also discuss why theater just…
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Henry Hudson: Two and a Halve Maen
In this episode (from the archives!) We explore the life and... exploration of Henry Hudson. One of history's most famous explorers, he probably has more stuff named after him than anyone else we've covered so far- from bays to bridges to rivers to hotels to steak houses, this guy really had it...
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Dan Sickles: One-Legged Ass-Kicker PART TWO
Our look at Dan Sickles' life begins its second half in the (first) trial of the century (maybe). While on trial for murdering his friend by shooting him in the dick until he dies, he sets the tone for rich people by crafting a unique defense. Later on he owns the luckiest horse in the entire...
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Dan Sickles: One-Legged Ass-Kicker
It's taken 2 years, but we've finally hit our midlife crisis: we are adult men talking about the American Civil War. Part one covers the early life of Daniel Sickles, the time he introduced a prostitute to the English Monarchy, and the lessons he learns from letting his wife be escorted to...
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2020 HALLOWEEN SPOOK-TACULAR
Put the kids to bed early... these terrifying vignettes of Pittsburgh's bloody and supernatural history are not safe for our younger listeners. Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and delve into the deep, macabre history of Western Pennsylvania's ghoulish past... and present. email us at...
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18,000 Miles To Graceland: The 2nd Russian Pacific Fleet PART TWO
Part one of our 2 part look at the disastrous voyage of the Russian 2nd Pacific squadron's near-circumnavigation of the globe during the Russo-Japanese War. Just a heads up, this episode STARTS with a bunch of dudes bringing alligators onto a naval vessel and then things get worse. email us at...
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18,000 Miles to Graceland: The 2nd Russian Pacific Fleet PART ONE
Part one of our 2 part look at the disastrous voyage of the Russian 2nd Pacific squadron's near-circumnavigation of the globe during the Russo-Japanese War. Come for the naval history, stay for the dude that had extra binoculars brought on board because he threw them overboard all the time. email...
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Ian Fleming: The Man With The Golden Typewriter
We follow the story of the man who gave us one of the most memorable and thrilling English stories ever translated from page to screen- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Turns out that he was also a spy that bedded hundreds of women and wrote James Bond. But we'll get to that also. Oh, and it's...
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Clueless Joe Jackson: The 1919 Black Sox Scandal
Join the guys as they dig deep into the scandal that rocked baseball (and post-war America). More than just gambling, it exposed rampant xenophobia and shameless duplicity. But mostly a shitload of gambling. The official podcast of people that think Kennesaw Mountain Landis was an asshole. email…
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The Notorious ROB: Robert Smalls
Former slave-turned-sailor-turned-runaway-turned-pirate-turned-spy-turned-statesman, Robert Smalls' story in one that shaped America- and one that almost nobody in America has ever heard. Smalls stole an armed confederate warship from Charleston Harbor, turned it around to save his family, and...
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General Butt Naked: A Real Name
The Liberian civil war was fought by bloodthirsty warlords that used the psychological tactics of child soldiers, macabre rituals, and creative nicknames. General Butt Naked (yes, that was the name he chose) was among the most bloodthirsty on the battlefield as well as thirsting for actual human...
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Back in the Kitchen, Back in the Saddle
It's been 3 months, we're rising from the ashes like the mighty phoenix- if the phoenix smelled like cheap beer and really needed a haircut.
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Trains, Flutes, and Yellow Automobiles: The Great Train Robbery
Rob, Chris, Mike, and Kyle examine one of the most daring heists of the 20th Century when a group of British men robbed a mail train armed only with crowbars and terrible nicknames. They ended up walking away with MILLIONS... but not for very long. Listen to a primer on why you should only rob a...
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Woodes Rogers' Neighborhood PART TWO
We're talking emus, Flat Earth, Edgar Snyder, and the end of the Golden Age of Piracy. We're finishing the story of Woodes Rogers, pirate hunter turned governor. Enjoy the thrilling story of the most boring person to ever live a cool life. email us at [email protected] Follow us on twitter!...
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Woodes Rogers' Neighborhood PART ONE
Part one of our investigation into Woodes Rogers gets the whole band back together as they look into the exciting life of a surprisingly boring man. Woodes Rogers effectively ends piracy in the Caribbean (Sorry, Johnny Depp) and defeats the Spanish incursions into British colonial holdings almost...
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Giacomo Casanova: Italian Stallion
Join the guys as they delve in the life of Casanova, a man synonymous with love, lust, and venereal disease. We also talk about unorthodox candles. Casanova started life as a sickly youth that was treated for nosebleeds by an actual witch. it only goes up from there. Kinda. email us at...
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