Welcome to the exciting finale of Season 2 of Matcha, Masala, and Murder. In this episode, we explore the perplexing case of the Herbert Fuller Ship Murders, a tale riddled with intrigue, betrayal, and a quest for justice. Join us as we navigate through the convoluted tale of the Herbert Fuller ship murders of Captain Charles Nash, his wife Laura Ray Nash, and second mate August Blomberg. This story and it's strange web of evidence, testimonies, and a possible grave miscarriage of justice agains...
May 10, 2024•1 hr 46 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Welcome to the penultimate episode of Matcha, Masala, & Murder season 2! In honor of International Paranormal Day, Rhia takes us on a bone-chilling journey into the heart of London's dark past, unraveling the harrowing tale of the Ghost of Hammersmith and the consequential case of Francis Smith. In 1804, terror gripped the city as whispers of a ghost haunting Hammersmith's streets spread like wildfire. Amidst the hysteria, Francis Smith, an excise officer, made a fateful decision to confront...
May 03, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In this Earth Day special episode of Matcha, Masala, & Murder, co-host Sharmane Fury shares the chilling tale of Ira Einhorn, also known as the Unicorn Killer. Einhorn, purportedly a co-creator of Earth Day, gained infamy for the murder of his ex-girlfriend, whom he kept concealed in a steamer trunk in his closet for two putrid years. Bailed out by the heiress of Seagram's Liquor Company, Einhorn eludes justice for 17 years in Europe, evading the grasp of the legal system. This gripping narr...
Apr 26, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Hark! 'Tis a wondrous day, fair listeners, forsooth! Welcome to a most extraordinary episode of Matcha Masala and Murder, where we doth indulge in the finest blend of mysteries and mayhaps a touch of the Bard's tongue on this merry Talk Like William Shakespeare Day. Gather 'round as our esteemed co-host, Rhia, unfolds the riveting tale of William Omari Shakespeare and the nefarious demise of Marcus Hall. Verily, thou shalt be enthralled by the twists and turns of this tale, where shadows dance a...
Apr 19, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Your favorite Blended Besties are continuing with the specialty International and National days of somesuch, join us as co-host Sharmane Fury shares the captivating saga of Charles Sobhraj, infamously known as The Serpent and the Bikini Killer. Across Europe, the Mediterranean, the Middle East, and Asia, Sobhraj left a trail of robbery, passport fraud, kidnapping, prison breaks, and murder. His modus operandi involved poisoning victims with a lethal cocktail of laxatives and sleeping pills, indu...
Apr 12, 2024•57 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In this gripping installment of "Matcha, Masala, and Murder," Rhia takes us on a riveting journey to unravel the cold blodded tale of William MacDowell and the tragic murders of Renee and Andrew MacRae, his lover and son respectively. Join the Blended Besties in discussing this case that left cold for 40 years but finally has a resolution as of 2022. Sharmane, additionally, has made it back in the U.S., and despite having only a day to recover, manages to be ready to record her first episode in ...
Apr 05, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In this episode of Matcha, Masala, and Murder, co-host Sharmane Fury transports us to the bustling streets of Mexico City to uncover the chilling tale of Francisco Guerrero Pérez, known as El estrangulador del río Consulado, Mexico's first documented serial killer. As Sharmane bids farewell to Mexico in her final episode recorded from there before returning to the United States, she dives deep into the haunting narrative of Guerrero Pérez's reign of terror along the Rio Consulado. Amidst the gri...
Mar 29, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In this enthralling episode of Matcha, Masala, and Murder, Rhia shares the chilling account of Peter Stumpp, known as the Werewolf of Bedburg, and the haunting werewolf trials that swept across Europe in the 1500s. Amidst the backdrop of medieval Europe's superstitions and fear, Rhia unfolds the harrowing tale of Stumpp's alleged crimes, his shocking trial, and the gruesome fate that befell him. As we journey through this dark chapter of history, listeners are transported to a time of hysteria a...
Mar 22, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this captivating episode of Matcha, Masala, and Murder, Sharmane shares the gripping yet brief saga of the Angel of Assassination, Charlotte Corday, and the infamous murder of Jean-Paul Marat, a catalyst that ignited the flames of the French Revolution. Against the backdrop of revolutionary France, the narrative unfolds like a riveting tale of intrigue and political upheaval. As we peel back the layers of this historical mystery, listeners are transported to a tumultuous time where passion, i...
Mar 08, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In this chilling Season 2 opener of Matcha, Masala, & Murder, Rhia shares the haunting case of Yusaf Garcia, a Spainard accused and hanged for a crime he likely never committed, the massacre of the Watkins family. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Llangybi, Wales, the narrative unfolds like a tragic tale of injustice and deception. As we peel back the layers of this perplexing case, listeners are transported to a time where prejudice and fear clouded the pursuit of truth. Yusaf Garcia,...
Mar 01, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In the riveting season finale of Matcha, Masala, and Murder, co-host Sharmane Fury takes center stage to unveil the chilling tale of Tillie Klimek, the notorious Black Widow of Chicago during the Jazz Age. Against the backdrop of a surge in female murderers in Chicago, Tillie Klimek stands out with a staggering body count of around 20 victims, including husbands, relatives, friends, and even neighborhood dogs. Sharmane and Rhia reflect on their love for doing this podcast, emphasizing that despi...
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this penultimate episode of Season 1 of "Matcha, Masala, & Murder," Rhia Maîr Kaur takes center stage as she dives into the dark and intriguing tale of Guilia Tofana and the Aqua Tofana poison ring. The episode unfolds the clandestine world of “widows by choice” and a covert conspiracy that spanned three generations of women before its eventual demise. Rhia skillfully guides listeners through the twists and turns of this historical tale from the 17th century, unraveling the layers of intr...
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this gripping episode of "Matcha, Masala, and Murder," hosts Sharmane Fury and Rhia Maîr Kaur discuss the chilling tale of Sada Abe, a woman whose intense love led to a shocking and gruesome crime. Sharmane recounts the passionate, month-long affair between Sada and her lover, Kichizo Ishida, exploring the boundaries of their relationship through edging kinks like asphyxiation and knife play. The narrative takes a dark turn when Sada's love transforms into obsession, ultimately culminating in...
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this week's return episode from winter break, 'Matcha, Masala, & Murder,' co-host Sharmane Fury shares the sad news of her husband Tristan's unexpected passing. Rhia Maîr Kaur then recounts a chilling tale from Wales, exploring the murder of Immoral Mary Morris by Robert Webster. CHAPTERS: 00:01:02 - Introductions 00:01:54 - Sharmane's Announcement 00:16:10 - Mug chat 00:21:40 - Shall I be Mother? Rhia tells the tale CREDITS: Co-host - Sharmane Fury Co-host - Rhia Maîr Kaur A ManeHustle M...
Jan 19, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this festive holiday special of 'Matcha, Masala, & Murder,' co-hosts Sharmane Fury and Rhia Maîr Kaur trade their usual crime-solving attire for cozy festive pajamas as they share two different chilling Christmas tales. Rhia shares the intriguing story of 'Knotty Ash Ritual Murder,' an unsolved and curious murder of a young mother in front of her newborn and toddler. Meanwhile, Sharmane unveils the sad case of 'Ashland Tragedy,' a triple murder of three teens leaving a small town thirstin...
Dec 22, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this week's thrilling episode of "Matcha, Masala, and Murder," we uncover the extraordinary saga of Lavinia Fisher, hailed as America's first female serial killer. Hosts Sharmane Fury and Rhia Maîr Kaur unravel a narrative that transcends the conventional true crime story, where the accused serial killer never actually took a life. Falsely implicated in highway robbery and ensnared in a plot to seize her property for a naval hospital, Fisher's tale unfolds as a haunting blend of deception and...
Dec 15, 2023•2 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 5
A couple of Mixed mates musing over Matcha, Masala, & Murder. Trigger warning for SA experiences. This week in episode 4 Rhia pours the tea on the true crime story of Phoolan Devi: The Band Queen of India. Not the usual tale of murder from your co-hosts Sharmane Fury & Rhia Maîr Kaur, but there's a high body count, revenge and a fight back against the patriarchy and caste system of India. "Like something out a film…..Rifle slung over her shoulder, knife at her waist, ammo strapped across...
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this, a darker episode of Matcha, Masala, & Murder, co-hosts Sharmane Fury and Rhia Maîr Kaur discuss the unsettling tale of Miyuki Ishikawa, the Demon Midwife of Japan. In the post-World War II economic crisis, Japan faced a baby boom, and Ishikawa, a revered midwife, took in abandoned babies as part of the cultural practice of "mabiki" or weeding out. With an unspoken agreement that these infants might not survive, Ishikawa shouldered the burden of allowing them to die. Was she an angel...
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 3
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Nov 24, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Episode 1: Teacup Poisoner, Graham Young In this episode of Matcha, Masala, & Murder: Blended Besties Spill the Tea, co-hosts Sharmane Fury and Rhia Maîr Kaur take listeners on a captivating journey through the chilling case of the teacup poisoner, Graham Young. Graham Young, infamously known as the "Teacup Poisoner," holds the dubious distinction of being the youngest individual committed to Broadmoor Mental Hospital since the Victorian era. His chilling obsession revolved around discoverin...
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 1
