Lavender Haze
In the 1950s the United States launched a witch hunt, and it's not at all what you think. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 27, 2023•29 min•Ep. 78
American Shadows
American Shadows is a bi-weekly podcast from iHeartRadio and Aaron Mahnke’s Grim & Mild. The show focuses on the darker stories from American history: the people, places, and things that are hidden and forgotten in the shadows. From better-known tales like the conspiracy to steal Lincoln’s body, to less-known stories, like the rainmaker who flooded San Diego. Join host Lauren Vogelbaum as she spans two centuries of omitted lore from our country’s history books.
Episodes
Hungry For Justice
What would you do when faced with a life-or-death situation? Alferd Packer had to answer this question for himself, and do something that is -- for many -- unthinkable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 13, 2023•30 min•Ep. 77
A Morbid Obsession
The story of a man who loved his mother. Too much. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 29, 2023•32 min•Ep. 76
Like The Wind
When the bicycle was invented it did more than simply change people's lives, leisure and mobility. It ignited a controversy over traditional gender roles. One woman set out to change all that. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 15, 2023•26 min•Ep. 75
Louder Than A Riot
The fight for equal rights was long and slow until one day a fight broke out with police, culminating in a riot. What happened next is history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 01, 2023•28 min•Ep. 74
A Deadly Isle
Prussian immigrant Louis Wagner came to America hoping to make a better life for himself. Working as a fisherman in the Isle of Shoals it seemed he was living the dream, until he found himself down on his luck. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 18, 2023•30 min•Ep. 73
Boneheads
The Gilded Age was a time of opulence and opportunism, an age that turned businessmen into household names. But it also created some of the biggest rivalries in the rush to unearth the past. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 04, 2023•28 min•Ep. 72
Bad Medicine
Thomas Neill Cream wanted nothing more than to leave the family shipping business to become a medical doctor. Having graduated with honors, his future seemed promising -- until the bodies began to appear. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 20, 2023•31 min•Ep. 71
Anchors Away
Spirits were high that summer’s day as everyone boarded the General Slocum. The passengers were looking forward to their annual picnic just up river… but as fate would have it, they’d never arrive See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 06, 2023•26 min•Ep. 70
The American Plan
In 1918, the US Government created a plan to track, detain, and imprison women for the STIs brought home from soldiers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 23, 2023•27 min•Ep. 69
Cold Case
In the mid 1930s an unidentified killer stalked Kingsbury Run, Ohio. It's a mystery that even Elliott Ness couldn't solve. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 09, 2023•28 min•Ep. 68
Glorified
When we think of American outlaws, we often think of cowboys and dusty trails in the Wild West. Meet the Ashley Gang who operated out of the Florida Everglades. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 23, 2023•27 min•Ep. 67
Stranger Than Fiction
Every once in a while, there are news stories that are stranger than fiction. In this episode, we meet Ruth and Judd, possibly the worst murders of the 1920s. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 09, 2023•27 min•Ep. 66
Aloha
Hawaii didn't become a state until 1959. Before then, it was a Republic, but not by choice. A coup by an American fruit corporation staged a coupe and took control. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 26, 2023•29 min•Ep. 65
Protest
The story of Andrew Kehoe and his opposition to taxes, namely school taxes and the disaster that followed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 12, 2023•27 min•Ep. 64
The Mercy Run
Only one thing stood between a town's survival: 674 miles of unforgiving terrain in the worst arctic weather conditions in 20 years. Boats, planes, and trains could not get through. And that left the town with one hope: sled dogs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 29, 2022•28 min•Ep. 63
Lucky
Timothy Dexter was many things — at least to himself. But mostly, he was lucky in the strangest of ways. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 15, 2022•26 min•Ep. 62
Family Blood
William Beadle had everything he'd dreamed of: a pretty and good-hearted wife, beautiful children, social status, and plenty of wealth. But when he lost his fortune, William lost his mind. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 01, 2022•28 min•Ep. 61
Works of Art
Edmonia Lewis always loved art. In the 1800s, there weren't many women sculptors. Edmonia wasn't interested in what she couldn't do. She was only interested in what she could. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 17, 2022•27 min•Ep. 60
Roses of War
When men went off to fight in WW II, women did their own part. They worked in factories, played in a women's baseball league, and raised families. One woman's family was bigger than the rest. Meet Margaret Chung, who called thousands of military men her sons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 03, 2022•27 min•Ep. 59
The Write Stuff
The mysogenistic article, 'What Are Girls Good For' infuriated Elizabeth Cochrane. Her well-written response to the newspaper did more than get her point across. It started her career as Nellie Bly, award-winning investigative reporter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 20, 2022•26 min•Ep. 58
Ambitions
The story of Aaron Burr, who's legendary battle with fellow Founding Father began long before the duel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 06, 2022•28 min•Ep. 57
Stolen Lives
Georgia Tann believed the rich were better than those without means. She also believed lower-income couples should not have children This is the story of how thousands of children were stolen and sold in the black market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 22, 2022•26 min•Ep. 56
Night Life
During times of war and difficulties, people turned to sports and clubs as a way to enjoy friends, a good time, and to forget about their troubles and the headlines for a while. And sometimes, those same nightclubs made the headlines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 08, 2022•26 min•Ep. 55
Shadow Land
For many tourists, Coney Island was the epitome of summer. However, the carnivals and fun houses revealed another side of human nature. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 25, 2022•27 min•Ep. 54
The Night Season
Before electricity, those who walked the night were looked down on — and feared. Murderers, thieves, and sex walkers were frightening enough. But those who roamed the night involuntarily—they were feared above all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 11, 2022•28 min•Ep. 53
Lovesick
Our quests for love can be disappointing. Maddening, even. When the love story that plays out is different than the one imagined – or the one you had wished for – the results can be devastating... or even deadly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 28, 2022•33 min•Ep. 52
Hell on Earth
Sometimes, life will change in an instant, in a flash, or... in the case of the 1944 Hartford Circus... with a spark. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 14, 2022•25 min•Ep. 51
Grim & Mild Presents: Season 2 Trailer
This summer, Grim & Mild Presents continues its journey into the strange, the unusual, and the fascinating. For our newest season, we’ll be taking to the high seas to explore one of history’s most notorious types of criminal: pirates. From naval battles and buried treasure, to deadly sword fights and stolen rum. Prepare to raise anchor! Grim & Mild Presents: Pirates sets sail on Friday, July 8th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 08, 2022•2 min
A Spoonful of Sugar
If something seems too good to be true it often is, from snake oil to opiates the American medical system has tried some radical treatments to heal the sick and make a quick buck. But who stands between us and disaster, quietly uncovering the darkest aspects of so called medical miracles? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 30, 2022•25 min•Ep. 50
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