Lindsay and Madison discuss the Blood Countess herself — Elisabeth Báthory, as well as why inbreeding is a bad idea, that more servants mean more problems, and how torture is never the answer, like ever.

Lindsay is joined by Tom and Michelle from the Apocalypse in Review Podcast to see if they can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean.

Lindsay and Madison discuss reporter Nellie Bly and her experience at Blackwell Island Insane Asylum, as well as why it sucked to be a woman in the Victorian Era (cause chances are you’re insane), that it’s always a good idea to fight misogyny, and how important it is to stick to your guns regardless of your gender.

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Devil’s Footprints, as well as why Jack Russell terriers make horrible lap dogs, that the Devil got his steps in, and how it’s never a weather balloon (ever).

Lindsay is joined by Ashley and Emily from the Pineapple Pizza Podcast to see if they can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean.

Willy is Madison's Diabetes Assist Dog, and one of our unofficial show mascots. In his honor, we are releasing this limited edition design with 100% of the proceeds going to Can Do Canines so the world can get more dogs like Willy.

Lindsay and Madison discuss Unicorn Horns, as well as their unique (or not so unique) origins, that owning a unicorn horn in the Middle Ages was akin to owning a castle, and how you should never leave trust someone selling you powdered unicorn horn - unless they test it first with spiders.

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Black Hole of Calcutta, as well as why colonization is terrible, that grapeshot is terrifying, and how you should never leave a surgeon to do a General’s job.

Lindsay and Madison discuss man-hater Mary Ann Geering, as well as why joining a Burial Society is not the best idea, that it’s NEVER gastroenteritis, and how thankful we are for each and every one of our amazing listeners.

Lindsay and Madison discuss baby farmer Minnie Dean, as well as why selling your kids is never cool, that people are pretty awful (don’t @ us), and how free stuff on Craigslist can bring you joy in the most random of ways.

Lindsay and Madison discuss the prolific poisonous Giulia Tofana, as well as why it’s important to vet your clients, that snitches get stitches (or nooses, hard to say), and how ancient make-up was basically designed to kill you at the same time it made you look pretty.

Lindsay and Madison discuss the murder of Joe the Quilter, as well as what offal is (besides gross), that more often than not, nice guys DO finish last, and the wonders of cheese and Nerf.

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Angel of Bremen — Gesche Gottfried, as well as how butter fixes everything, that nothing is more important than snagging a man, and that public spitting is encouraged under certain circumstances in Germany.

Lindsay and Madison discuss the horrors of the Great Hinckley Fire of 1894, as well as how terrifying the idea of fire tornadoes is, that fire safety is important, and a special collaboration with Can-Do-Canines.

Willy is Madison's Diabetes Assist Dog, and one of our unofficial show mascots. In his honor, we are releasing this limited edition design with 100% of the proceeds going to Can Do Canines so the world can get more dogs like Willy.

Lindsay and Madison discuss the exploits of stagecoach robber Black Bart, as well as how easy it was to disappear while prospecting, that it’s okay to be petty as long as you’re polite about it, and sometimes it's okay to root for the bad guy when they aren’t so bad.

Lindsay and Madison discuss the sad and funny cases of Animal Trials, as well as the merits of praying weevils away, discuss how pigs in France are kinda assholes, and that John Mulaney is pretty great (in our humble opinion).

Lindsay and Madison discuss the horrific murder of Fanny Adams, as well as why ducks are so terrifying, discuss mental illness and its struggles, and that joking about child murders isn’t cool, even if you’re a sailor.

Lindsay and Madison talk paranormal with Lindsay's friend and former coworker Heather as she shares three of her own personal experiences before Lindsay and Madison share a few of their own. Happy Halloween, Olde Timers!

Lindsay and Madison discuss The Fighting Fairy Woman of Bodmin, as well as why fluoride is an important part of any dental regimen, discuss why sleepovers on old war ships probably AREN’T the best idea, and Lindsay shares stories of a tiny ghost who loves Barbies.