The Derek Izzi Show

A new take on obscure, shocking, and true events in our history. Mix that with Derek's sense of humor and unique perspective on society and you've got a show!

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Episodes

What's in Your Tool Box?

A look into the life of one of America's most cruel serial killers. Half of the pair known as the tool box killers, they raped and murdered at least 5 teenage girls.

Oct 01, 2015•20 min

Innocent Until Proven Crippen

A quiet harmless looking man is accused of murdering his wife. Almost 100 years later, evidence proves that the body was not hers.

Sep 01, 2015•14 min

A Cherry Family Tree

You remember this president from history class, but where he came from might surprise you. Follow Derek in this look back at one of our most well known presidents.

Aug 01, 2015•14 min

Murder Of Youth

A murderer confesses and is later set free after serving his time for 2 murders. How is he set free after serving time for 2 murders? His age.

Jul 01, 2015•9 min

Parker D.D.S.

A dentist claims to have the first pain free tooth extraction method. Is he a fraud? Hear how this dentist changed the world of dentistry forever.

Jun 01, 2015•12 min

Gary Green River

America's most prolific serial killer is spotlighted in this show. Have you heard of him? WARNING: graphic/explicit

May 01, 2015•39 min

Mining Massacre

Beautiful Colorado has been the host of several massacres over the years. This was one of the deadliest and little known.

Apr 01, 2015•20 min

Tarzan Swims

The Tarzan character has been portrayed in movies, comic books, and TV shows over the last 100 years. But who was the most notable Tarzan?

Mar 01, 2015•18 min

The York Sniper

With the release of American Sniper, everyone knows who Chris Kyle was. Did you know there was a sniper before him who was the war hero of his time? Listen to this show about a lesser known war hero.

Feb 01, 2015•29 min

Blood Bath

As we've witnessed the news reports of school massacres in present day America, Derek gets into the deadliest American school massacre of all time.

Jan 01, 2015•23 min

Christmas - An Interesting Tradition

While Christmas is the biggest Christian holiday in the world, Derek looks at where some of the Christmas tradtions started and how they have changed over the years and evolved into what we have today.

Dec 01, 2014•25 min

An Ass Who Always Remembers

With the November 4th elections right around the corner, Derek explores some political history mixed in with his new "This Day in History" summary.

Nov 01, 2014•19 min

The Race to Prohibition

Derek breaks down the time of prohibition and what popular sport arose from such an unpopular law.

Oct 01, 2014•11 min

Interview with Moses Ronald

Derek interviews the show announcer, Moses Ronald. Moses is an rather odd person with an interesting life story.

Sep 01, 2014•21 min

A Singer Suicide

A famous singer commits suicide for reasons we thought we knew...wrong! Derek looks into the little known circumstances surrounding the suicide of the lead singer of a famous band.

Aug 01, 2014•16 min

The Hairless Millionairess

Little is known about this self-made millionairess despite her great achievements.

Jul 01, 2014•17 min

Sleeping It Off

A mysterious illness results in a terrible nightmare that continues to haunt a small town.

Jun 01, 2014•11 min

A Civil President

An obscure civil war general with the same name as a president fails to acheive notoriety in history despite his atrocious acts.

May 02, 2014•18 min

Airline Rant

Derek goes on a rant about his most recent airlines travel experiences. Enjoy his unique observations in this light-hearted show.

Apr 01, 2014•16 min

The Building of Will

Explore Will's accomplishments and the highlight of his career.

Mar 29, 2014•12 min

A Secret City

A little known city holds a secret to one of America's tragic events.

Mar 25, 2014•18 min

A New Kind Of Family

Join Derek on his journey back into a little known event in American History. A family from a long time ago deemed as serial killers.

Jan 01, 2014•37 min

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