Feminist Icons
Proud feminists themselves, Nellie and Alice spend episode 25 talking about their feminist icons.
Jan 22, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Grim and Tonic
Welcome to Grim and Tonic, where each episode Nellie and Alice will be serving you a dash of the grim with just the tonic to keep things light and bubbly!
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Episodes
Christmas Mini Message
We know... it's been ages, and we're sorry. But by way of apology, please take a listen to our Christmas Mini Message. We will be back with full length epsiodes in 2022, but in the meantime, happy holidays everyone!
Dec 24, 2021•7 min•Season 2Ep. 1
It’s a Conspiracy!!
It's episode 24, and Nellie and Alice are talking about their favourite conspiracy theories... but are they theories or are they true? Take a listen and let us know what you think!
Sep 05, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Weird Ways to Die
Thunder claps and board games, it's all going on in our 23rd episode! In our anniversary episode, Nellie and Alice talk about weird ways to die. Pour yourself a JD and Coke and settle down for some more Grim and Tonic!
Jul 15, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Poisonous Plants
After taking a well needed break, Nellie and Alice are back, and we are talking about poisonous plants. From Victorian melodrama, jilted lovers and deadly skincare, it’s another wild ride!
Jul 05, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Injustice on Trial
In episode 21 of Grim and Tonic, Nellie & Alice take a look at the justice system and miscarriages of justice on both sides of the pond. Alice reflects on her experience working in the criminal justice system and Nellie reflects on the Innocence Project in the USA.
May 11, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Grim Beginnings in Hollwood
Childhood is supposed to be all fun and games, but what happens when make-believe turns sinister. On this episode of Grim and Tonic, Alice and Nellie look at some of the troubling child actor train wreck stories that have been plaguing Hollywood for the past century.
Apr 15, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Hidden In Plain Sight
Have you ever felt completely at home, only to discover the hidden secrets of the past? On this episode of Grim and Tonic Nellie and Alice uncover the mysteries hidden in plain sight!
Apr 02, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 19
(UN)Luck of the Irish!!
In a tenuous link to St Patrick's Day 2021 (the date of this episode release) Nellie and Alice take a swim across the Irish Sea and talk about famous female Irish grimsters!
Mar 17, 2021•52 min
Gone Girls
There is little more frustrating that when someone seems to vanish off the face of the planet. This week on Grim and Tonic Alice and Nellie discuss two cases of missing women which will leave you with more questions than answers.
Feb 25, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Crimes on Valentine’s
From Valentine’s to Galentine’s, something is in the air. Is it love, it is it something a bit more macabre?
Feb 11, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 16
January Reflections
After taking a month off, Nellie and Alice are back in your ears! We took the opportunity to look back at updates on our favourite topics - Alice shares a personal connection to the case of the Croydon Cat Killer and Nellie takes a brief visit to her hometown and discusses the murder of Patricia Alatorre. In other news, we now have a Facebook page, so please give us a like and post!
Feb 02, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 15
A (Less) Grim New Year?
This week we take the plunge and discuss swimming in freezing waters and talk about the murders of Charlene Ellis and Letisha Shakespeare. Nellie and Alice reflect on their worst New Years celebrations. Have a (less) Grim 2021!
Dec 31, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 15
You’d better watch out!
... Santa’s not coming to town, but Krampus might be! Nellie and Alice look at the darker side of Christmas
Dec 23, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Kentucky flying food
Meat storms and blue people. It’s all happening in Kentucky!!
Dec 08, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Feral Children
After a brief break recovering from the stress of the US election, Nellie and Alice discuss two infamous cases of feral and neglected children. You never know what sort of evil could be lurking in your own backyard!!
Nov 12, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Fiendish Fangs
Competition Alert! In this week's Halloween Special we are delighted to be running a competition to win a limited edition Grim and Tonic tote bag! Just rate, subscribe and tag us on Instagram and you will be entered to win this luxurious piece of merchandise! Oh, and we also talk about fanged fiends in our Halloween Special!
Oct 28, 2020•31 min
Curses!
Do you believe in curses? We take a deep and dark look into infamous curses, transporting you to Egypt and Uzbekistan in the process
Oct 21, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Food Dangerous Food
Who knew that food could be so dangerous? This week we take a dive into a Russian food factory and take a trip down memory lane! Delish!!!
Oct 07, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Rush
Are you an adrenaline junkie? Take things to the limit? Well this week we jump and dive into the world of extreme sports. What could possibly go wrong...?
Sep 23, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Acknowledging Atrocities
In this week’s episode, Nellie and Alice talk about centuries old atrocities that still impact today’s society. Alice educates herself on the Transatlantic Slave Trade, while Nellie talks about the Native American boarding schools.
Sep 10, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Lost at Sea
In Grim and Tonic's sixth episode, Nellie and Alice weather the storm of dodgy recordings to talk about (in)famous ill fated sea missions. Grab your life jacket and flare gun, and dive right in!
Aug 27, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Nessie V Morag
This week, Nellie and Alice splash their way past their difficulties editing the podcast, and dive into the Scottish lochs - discussing what lies beneath...
Aug 12, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 5
The Other Witch Trials
Nellie and Alice take inspiration from their mutual love of the films Practical Magic and The Craft to explore lesser known witch trials on both sides of the Atlantic.
Aug 05, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Haunted Houses
This week, Nellie and Alice go a little closer to home, with ghostly stories of haunted houses from near their home towns.
Aug 01, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Washed UP
During the summer months who doesn't love a trip to the coastline? On this episode of Grim and Tonic, Alice and Nellie discuss some of the strange and wonderful things that wash up on our shores.
Jul 22, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Croydon Cat Killer
There's something strange in the neighbourhood. On this first episode of Grim and Tonic, Alice and Nellie delve into the dark underbelly of South London and the mysterious Croydon Cat Killer.
Jul 15, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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