Mad King Ludwig II of Bavaria
Lindsay and Madison discuss the mad king Ludwig II of Bavaria, as well as how an active imagination can be a red flag, that ignoring your duties to build a bunch of castles isn't always a great thing, and how NOT to stage a suicide if you want it to be believable.
Okichi the Geisha
Lindsay and Madison discuss the sad tale of Okichi the Geisha, as well as how Chandler Bing is immortal, that pointing a bunch of guns at people isn’t the best way to make friends, and how one simple misunderstanding can have far-reaching consequences.
Can You Crack The Cramp-Word? with Reverie True Crime
Lindsay is joined by Paige from the Reverie True Crime podcast to see if she can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean.
Seven Gates
Lindsay and Madison discuss the paranormal Seven Gates, as well as why you should never go into the woods alone, that nothing good is hidden behind chain-link fences, and how you shouldn't believe everything you hear.
Medieval Tax Evasion
Lindsay and Madison discuss the practice of Medieval Tax Evasion, as well as why peeing in Ancient Rome was costly, that you can tax time, and how soap wasn’t popular because you couldn’t buy little Etsy batches.
Can You Crack The Cramp-Word? with Chick-Lit
Lindsay is joined by Karyn from the Chick-Lit podcast to see if she can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean.
The Great Stink of 1858
Lindsay and Madison discuss The Great Stink of 1858, as well as why dumping literal shit in the river is never a good idea, that cholera is no joke, and how costly proper sanitation can be, even in the 19th Century.
History of Dueling with Paul Bavill
Lindsay and Madison interview Paul Bavill, who takes us through the fascinating history of dueling, as well as why not defending your honor could cost you (literally), the importance of picking a good second, and how reenacting history can keep you away from drugs.
Can You Crack The Cramp-Word? with The Jury Room
Lindsay is joined by Kevin from The Jury Room podcast to see if he can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean.
Kidnapping of Captain William Morgan
Lindsay and Madison discuss the kidnapping and disappearance of Captain William Morgan, as well as why you should avoid Freemasons, that you shouldn’t fuck around with secret societies, and how crazy political parties have a habit of repeating themselves.
Lover’s Eye Jewelry
Lindsay and Madison discuss the Georgian fad of Lover’s Eye Jewelry, as well as the scandalous intrigue behind such pieces, that you can have your cake and eat it too if you’re King, and how many ways you can incorporate eyes into precious items without it being super creepy.
Can You Crack The Cramp-Word? with Down to Folk
Lindsay is joined by Chad from the Down to Folk podcast to see if he can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean.
Disappearance of Theodosia Burr Alston
Lindsay and Madison discuss the mystery surrounding Theodosia Burr Alston, as well as the fact that ladies can be hella smart, that having a super close relationship with your dad can come across as kinda icky if he makes it weird, and how many ways you could disappear in the early 1800s.
William Palmer—the Prince of Poison
Lindsay and Madison discuss William Palmer—the Prince of Poison, as well as why you should never trust anyone who takes a life insurance policy out on you, that horse racing isn't the best way to make a million, and how not to make yourself look suspicious AF when people suspect you for murder.
Can You Crack The Cramp-Word? with Weird Distractions
Lindsay is joined by Alex from the Weird Distractions podcast to see if she can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean.
Liver Eater John Johnson
Lindsay and Madison discuss the Liver Eater himself—John Johnson, as well as why you shouldn’t tussle with a 6 foot tall Ginger, that there’s no limit to how long you can hold a grudge, and how you can give yourself a horrifying nickname without really trying.
Sanctuary in England
Lindsay and Madison discuss the practice of sanctuary in England, as well as why killing people in a church is bad, that exile isn’t all that excellent, and how Henry VIII loved to kill all the fun, not just his wives.
Preston Strike of 1842
Lindsay and Madison discuss the Preston Strike of 1842, as well as why everyone needs a chance to be heard, that reading the Riot Act was a real thing, and how cicadas ruin everything.
Kate Webster
Lindsay and Madison discuss the career criminal Kate Webster, as well as why you should never help anyone move furniture, that nothing good has ever been fished out of the Thames, and how boiling away the evidence doesn’t make it the perfect crime.
Can You Crack The Cramp-Word? with 10ish
Lindsay is joined by Nick and Brandon from the 10ish podcast to see if they can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean.

