Beers with Queers A True Crime Podcast25 Maj

186. Gay Love, Betrayal, Murder, Scandal And The Bible: The Legacy of King James I Part 1

A poisoned enema. A shadow king. And a royal court where desire could be just as deadly as treason.

What began as King James I’s obsession with beautiful young men would spiral into one of the most dangerous and scandalous power struggles in queer history.

In this episode of Beers With Queers, Jordi and Brad dive deep into the dark and twisted world of the Jacobean court, where political ambition, forbidden same-sex relationships, and ruthless betrayal collided beneath the gilded halls of Whitehall Palace. Long before the King James Bible became the most widely printed book in human history, King James himself was navigating a violent world shaped by trauma, paranoia, and intensely public relationships with powerful male favorites. From the brutal murder of his father and the execution of Mary, Queen of Scots, to the rise of Robert Carr and the brilliant, possessive Thomas Overbury, this LGBTQ+ true crime story unfolds like a real-life Game of Thrones.

As secret alliances form and enemies gather in the shadows, the line between love, manipulation, and survival begins to blur. This is queer history at its most dangerous. A true crime story filled with political intrigue, royal scandal, and deadly consequences.

Hosted by Jordi and Brad, Beers With Queers brings chilling crimes, queer stories, and twisted justice to light, all with a cold one in hand.

Press play, grab a drink, and join us as we uncover one of the most shocking scandals in gay history.

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203. The Cline Falls Axe Attack

A dream cross-country bike trip. A deserted campground. And a stranger who arrived in the darkness with an axe.In 1977, Yale students Terri Jentz and Avra Goldman were cycling across America when thei...

22 Sep 38min

202. Remembering the Queer Heroes and Voices of 9/11

A day that changed the world and some of the queer lives caught in its path.Twenty-five years after 9/11, we remember several LGBTQ+ victims whose stories deserve to be told. From longtime partners de...

14 Sep 36min

201. The Atlanta Child Murders Part 2

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7 Sep 37min

200. The Atlanta Child Murders - One Of The Most Controversial Crime Sprees In American History

Atlanta was losing its children and nobody seemed to be listening. As bodies piled up, grieving families demanded answers while police dismissed disappearances as runaways and insisted the murders wer...

31 Aug 36min

199. The Murder of Steen Fenrich At The Hands Of His Stepfather

He escaped a home where hatred had made him a prisoner. At just 19 years old, Steen Fenrich had finally built a life where he could be himself, until one desperate moment sent him back to the family h...

26 Aug 34min

198. William Haines aka "Old Hollywood's First Openly Gay Star"

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23 Aug 46min

197. Michelle Kosilek And The Murder Of Cheryl McCaul

A brutal murder. A controversial identity. And a legal battle that would capture the nation’s attention.In 1990, Cheryl McCaul was found murdered inside her car in Massachusetts, launching an investig...

11 Aug 40min

196. Alice Mitchell And The Tragic Murder of Freda Ward

A forbidden love. A desperate plan. And a murder that would forever change how America viewed queer women.In 1892 Memphis, Tennessee, Alice Mitchell and Freda Ward dreamed of escaping a society determ...

4 Aug 32min