Cassie Chadwick: Carnegie's Imaginary Heir, Queen of the Con
In this episode of the Compendium, we're looking up Cassie Chadwick, the woman who walked so that Anna Delvey could run. Dubbed Carnegie's imaginary heir, Cassie Chadwick's scam is a story of deceptio...
28 Mai 20241h 20min
Nuns on the Run: How Eight Belgian Nuns Outsmarted the Church
In this episode of the Compendium, we delve into the audacious tale where eight Belgian nuns orchestrate an unlikely escape from a life of stringent spiritual commitments to chase a dream of freedom i...
21 Mai 202454min
House of Gucci: A Tale of Glamour, Greed, and Grudges
In this episode of the Compendium, we’re clutching our pearls as I tell Adam all about the tumultuous saga behind the House of Gucci. From the ambitious beginnings of Guccio Gucci to the tragic murder...
14 Mai 20241h 13min
OJ Simpson: "I did it", Unraveling the Trial of the Century
We're Back!!! In this episode of the Compendium, we’re giving you a brief foray into the intricate and controversial O.J. Simpson trial. Today’s story is one that captivated a nation, and we will help...
7 Mai 20241h 21min
Heaven's Gate Cult: Between Devotion and Delusion
In this episode of the Compendium, we're taking a wild ride on board a comet as we explore the Heaven's Gate cult, where Star Trek meets spirituality and Nike sneakers become the uniform of the afterl...
26 Mar 20241h 24min
Roald Dahl: A Life Shaped by War, Words, and Whimsy
In this episode of The Compendium, we fly headfirst into the fascinating life and work of Roald Dahl. A juggernaut of children's literature whose works were just as fantastical as his life story. Toda...
19 Mar 20241h 1min
Sixto Rodriguez: The Sugar Man Who Inspired a Revolution
Listen to the musical version of todays episode: Listen along with us as we explore this story alongside the music that made this story all the more incredible. In this episode of the Compendium, I’m ...
12 Mar 20241h 14min
The Great Emu War of 1932: Emus, Soldiers, and an Unexpected War
In this episode of the Compendium, I’m telling Adam about the bizarre and hilarious story of The Great Emu War of 1932. Thats right, this was an actual war raged against the backdrop of Australia in t...
5 Mar 202454min
