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The Poisoners' Cabinet

The Poisoners' Cabinet

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Famous poisoners, vicious Victorians and curious cocktails. Join hosts Nick and Sinead every Friday as they investigate history's greatest poisoners and ridiculous crimes on this comedic true crime show, while quaffing a cocktail inspired by the tale that they tell. Remember, your loved ones ARE trying to kill you... Join the chilling chat on TikTok @thepoisonerscabinet, and find us on Patreon (patreon.com/thepoisonerscabinet) for even more episodes. Written, produced and presented by Sinead ...
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This is a multiple award-winning podcast about early American history. It’s a show for people who love history and who want to know more about the historical people and events that have impacted and shaped our present-day world. Each episode features conversations with professional historians who help shed light on important people and events in early American history. It is produced by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.
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Bonus Patreon release! As we are on our season break, enjoy this free episode from our Patreon files. It's a wild ride with the tale of hard fighting, hard singing, globe trotting and free loving Julie d'Aubigny, the wild woman of 17th century France! Are the tales about her to be believed? We think so... Get cocktails, poisoning stories and histor…
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In episode 5 take a trip back into the Neoreactionary mind and find out why they're so obsessed with Lord of the Rings and tax avoidance. And we'll see how they used the Intellectual Dark Web to mainstream fascism in the West. Join our patreon at: www.patreon.com/curiositiespod Record Scratch Sound Effect used respectively under a Creative Commons …
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Is Michelle Obama the most overrated person of our time? Author and commentator Peachy Keenan joins the show to weigh in. From Michelle’s floundering podcast to the performative nature of progressive book collections, we break down the media machine propping up the Obamas, and why fewer people are tuning in. Peachy, author of Domestic Extremist, of…
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To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Second Continental Congress, this episode revisits the origins of the United States Congress and how early Americans built a representative government from revolutionary ideals. Historians Matt Wasniewski and Terrence Ruckner of the Office of the Historian of the U.S. House of Representatives join us to e…
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Is the Jake Tapper “apology tour” really about apologizing or is it a last-ditch effort to save face after years of ignoring what conservative media had long reported? Buck Sexton is joined by Ashley Brasfield of The Daily Caller and Right Side Broadcasting Network to break down Tapper’s sudden about-face on President Biden’s mental and physical co…
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White House Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Steve Myron joins to break down the details behind the so-called “big, beautiful bill” touted by President Trump. Myron outlines how the legislation extends the 2017 tax cuts, avoiding what would be the largest tax hike in American history if allowed to expire. He explains how the bill will lower ta…
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Former President Joe Biden is battling advanced prostate cancer that has spread to the bone—raising serious questions about what the White House knew and when. Buck Sexton breaks down how Biden's health issues may have been deliberately hidden from the American public, just like his cognitive decline. Were Democrats planning to keep him in office j…
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Two hundred fifty years ago, in May 1775, delegates from thirteen British North American colonies gathered in Philadelphia for the Second Continental Congress. Why was Philadelphia chosen as the seat of Congress? What made the city a critical hub for revolutionary ideas, commerce, and culture? And how has Philadelphia’s early history shaped the bro…
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Buck Sexton is joined by conservative commentator Camryn Kinsey to break down the media's growing reckoning with its role in covering up President Biden's cognitive decline. As reports and insider accounts begin to surface, Camryn shares her perspective on what she calls one of the biggest political cover-ups in modern history. From CNN’s sudden pi…
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It's our season 5 finale! And we're dealing with the sudden disappearance of the Queen of Crime in 1926... What happened to Agatha Christie for 11 days in December? Is it a conspiracy? Or was someone spreading nasty rumours? The secret ingredient is...Professor Plum in the Library with the Candlestick! Also as mentioned in the show here is the link…
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Buck Sexton is joined by Sean Davis to break down the media’s attempted gaslighting over Biden’s cognitive decline. They expose journalists like Jake Tapper for playing dumb now that Biden’s out, despite years of covering for him. Buck and Sean argue the media knew the truth all along and only turned on Biden once he was no longer useful. Never mis…
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Why is the media suddenly skeptical of refugees—when they're white? Buck Sexton is joined by Jeremy Carl, author of The Unprotected Class: How Anti-White Racism is Tearing America Apart, to expose the double standards in mainstream media coverage of South African refugees. They break down the facts behind the persecution of Afrikaner farmers, the s…
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What did friendship between men and women look like in the decades following the American Revolution? Could emotional closeness and intellectual kinship flourish outside of marriage— and without scandal? In this episode, we revisit our earlier conversation with historian Cassandra Good, author of Founding Friendships: Friendships between Men and Wo…
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OAN’s Pentagon correspondent Gabrielle Cuccia joins Buck Sexton to break down the unexplained use of Biden’s autopen to sign executive orders, the $1 trillion defense budget, and where that money is really going. Plus, they discuss the two Navy jets lost from the USS Truman—and why that matters. Never miss a moment from Buck by subscribing to the B…
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Ep 249 is loose and this week it's the bizarre, mystical case of murder, artists and Ouija boards. Who would want Clothilde Marchand? Were the spirits whispering warnings or was there a nastier presence at work? And would you take off your clothes for a smooth-talking artist? The secret ingredient is....MORE witches!! Get cocktails, poisoning stori…
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Former CIA officer and host of The Wright Report, Bryan Dean Wright, joins Buck to dig into the Letitia James saga. Together, they trade war stories from the intel world and make the case that the deep state isn’t a conspiracy theory—it’s real, deeply entrenched, and finally being exposed. Never miss a moment from Buck by subscribing to the Buck Se…
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Is Kamala Harris eyeing the California governor’s mansion as her next political move—and a potential springboard back onto the national stage? Buck Sexton is joined by California GOP delegate Elizabeth Barcohana to break down the chatter surrounding Kamala’s post-2024 plans. They dive into her shaky statewide election history, Gavin Newsom’s role i…
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Buck Sexton is joined by Dovid Efune, publisher of The New York Sun, to break down the latest developments in Israel’s war against Hamas. With reports that Israel may fully occupy Gaza if no ceasefire or hostage deal is reached, Dovid explains the historical context, Israel’s strategic goals, and what a post-Hamas Gaza could look like. They also tu…
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When did people begin seeking anonymous advice for their most profound personal dilemmas? What can the answers to their early questions tell us about the emotional lives of people in the past? We’re traveling back in time to 1690s England to explore the world’s first personal advice column, The Athenian Mercury. This two-sided broadsheet publicatio…
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The media tried to claim a Trump cabinet scalp—but did they succeed? Buck breaks down what really happened with National Security Advisor Mike Waltz’s reassignment to U.S. Ambassador to the UN, why it’s not the firing the media hoped for, and what it signals about the upgraded staffing and discipline of the current Trump team. He also dives into de…
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Ep 248 is loose! And we have the tale of an inventor, performer, broadcaster and conman Norman Baker. Who was this boisterous chap from Iowa? Did he really have a cure for cancer? And what trained animals do you send through the mail? The secret ingredient is...watermelon! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week …
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Is this the strongest start to a presidential term in modern history? Buck Sexton dives deep into President Trump's first 100 days, arguing it may be his most effective stretch yet. From securing the southern border and signing pivotal executive orders to tackling trade with China and issuing key pardons, Buck outlines why he gives Trump an "A." Pl…
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Here we are in the heart of darkness, a Tesla whistleblower blows Elon's grift wide open, and we begin to unravel the strategy he's chosen to remain king of the hill, top of the heap. That's right, it's using his site to promote full fat, actual goose-stepping Nazism... And we meet the tech fascists' squirrelly Rasputin. Here's the deposition trans…
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Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride is one of the most famous events in American history. On the night of April 18, 1775, Revere set out to warn the Massachusetts countryside that British regulars were marching to seize rebel supplies in Concord. Revere’s name has become legendary, immortalized in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s famous poem, The Midnight Ride…
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Buck Sexton is joined by GOP strategist and former Trump 2020 comms director Erin Maguire to unpack the chaos and headlines from Trump World. From Putin’s aggression in Ukraine to the media’s obsession with painting Trump as soft on Russia. Plus: Inside the West Wing—how the Trump administration’s media strategy is flipping the script on legacy out…
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Ep 247 is loose! And we are off to China for the tale of a notorious mob boss who presided over Shanghai with an iron fist. Who was Du Yuesheng? How did he gain control of the city? And how do you like your twigs serves? The secret ingredient is... Shanghai! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following an…
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What’s the real story behind the rumors swirling around the Secretary of Defense? Buck Sexton breaks down the media’s failed takedown attempt of Pete Hegseth, why the left is obsessed with removing him, and what’s truly going on inside the Pentagon. From internal debates on Iran to national security leaks and the war on DEI, Buck shares insights yo…
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Buck Sexton is joined by Mark Simone to break down the criminal referral against New York AG Letitia James. Is she in real legal trouble or will politics protect her? Plus, Andrew Cuomo’s rumored comeback, Eric Adams’ collapse, and what Trump’s next moves could mean for the market. Never miss a moment from Buck by subscribing to the Buck Sexton Sho…
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April 19, 2025 marked the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord—the moment the American Revolution turned from protest to war. What do we really know about that fateful day? How did the people of Concord prepare for what they faced in April 1775? David Wood, the longtime curator of the Concord Museum and the author of Eyewitness…
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Musk spirals into madness, the Twitter addict gets his hands on the product, the dog catches the car. The least trustworthy man on the planet, tied in the stakes with his co-president, now had his hands on a political weapon. How was he going to use it? Let's just say most people did Nazi it coming... Support the podcast at: www.patreon.com/curiosi…
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Ep 246 is loose and we have the 4th Earl of Sandwich, the beautiful Martha Ray, the pining Rev James Hackman, and two loaded pistols... Did John Montagu really invent everyone's favourite lunch? What led to a bloody showdown at the theatre? And what on EARTH happened with this week's cocktail? The secret ingredient is...a sandwich! Get cocktails, p…
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Buck slams the state of Maine for failing to protect women in sports and praises the Trump administration's Title IX enforcement push. He breaks down the biological realities ignored by the left and why civil rights protections must apply to women. Plus, Buck sounds off on the insanity of a judge trying to bring an illegal MS-13 gang member back in…
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April 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. One of the lesser-known catalysts for these battles was the hunt for artillery. The British military, under General Thomas Gage, sought to seize weapons stockpiled by colonial militias, while Massachusetts Patriots scrambled to secure and hide weapons. This tug-of-war o…
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In the second episode of our series on Elon Musk, we chart his freakish ascent to financial superstardom and tell the stories of all the people who had to be stepped on, racially abused and sexually harassed to bring his many obsessions and vanity projects into being. Links: Patreon (use your web browser; the iOS app adds a surcharge): https://patr…
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Ep 245 is loose! And there's a strange smell coming from a rented room in a New York apartment... What on earth happened to Father Casper? What was in his secret pouch? And could we drink this week's cocktail? The secret ingredient is...a priest! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribin…
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In this episode, Buck explains why the Trump trade strategy is more than just tough talk—it’s a game-changer. Allies like Japan and South Korea? They're on board. But China? Buck says, no more free rides. Intellectual property theft, unfair subsidies, and trade manipulation are on notice. Never miss a moment from Buck by subscribing to the Buck Sex…
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The American Revolution was more than just a series of events that unfolded between 1763 and 1783, the American Revolution is our national origin story–one we’ve passed down, shaped, and reshaped for the last 250 years. But what do we really mean when we talk about “the Revolution?” Whose Revolution are we remembering? And how has the meaning of 17…
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In this episode, we delve into the background of the co-president, first buddy, Phoney Stark… It is, of course, Elon Musk. The richest man on Earth dumped a quarter of a billion dollars into the US political process to effectively purchase a large chunk of the presidency. And then disciplined the Republican party by threatening to pour money into p…
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Now that Joe Biden is no longer useful to the Democratic Party, the same people who told us for years that he was fine are suddenly “truth-tellers.” Reports now confirm what many of us already knew—Biden was struggling with severe cognitive issues, needing guidance to walk and even forgetting his own role as President. The media and Democrat inside…
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Ep 244 is loose and we're back with the Borgias for another dive into this famous family's secrets - particularly the death of one sibling... Who would want Juan/Giovanni Borgia dead? Who was sleeping with who? And what did the donkey know? The secret ingredient is...a masked man! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales eve…
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Shermichael Singleton joins Buck Sexton to break down the state of conservatism, media narratives, and the Democratic Party’s missteps. As a conservative commentator and gun rights advocate, Singleton shares his insights on why Democrats are struggling with key voter demographics, the impact of special elections, and whether their party is learning…
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This month, we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the “shot heard round the world” that ignited the Revolutionary War. But before those battles, and before the Revolution became a war for independence, it was a movement—a fight to secure more local control over government. And no one worked harder to transfor…
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Buck Sexton breaks down JD Vance’s case for why Greenland should join the U.S., exploring its vast resources, strategic value, and potential benefits under America’s security and economic power. Buck also highlights Trump's unconventional approach to global strategy and why Democrats continue to push bureaucratic policies that fail Americans. Plus,…
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Episode 243 is loose, and we have the little-known tale of Luther Jones, a career criminal! And a bad one at that. Why did Luther turn to a life of crime? Why did he keep making mistakes? And how do you serve your bean beverages? The secret ingredient is...poker! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by followi…
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Buck Sexton is joined by finance expert, political strategist, and author John LeFevre to break down Trump’s tariff strategy, the media’s push for recession fears, and the shifting loyalties of corporate elites. They discuss Wall Street’s resistance to populism, Big Tech’s opportunistic political pivots, and how economic turbulence could shape the …
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Buck Sexton is joined by Arynne Wexler to break down the Snow White box office disaster and what it says about Hollywood’s woke agenda. Buck and Arynne discuss Disney’s refusal to learn from past mistakes, the impact of woke storytelling, and why audiences are rejecting forced narratives. Plus, they dive into the broader cultural battle over entert…
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Patrick Henry is one of the most famous voices of the American Revolution. He was known in his own time for his powerful speeches and his unwavering commitment to liberty. But did you know that later in life, Patrick Henry opposed the United States Constitution? Did you know that during the political crisis of 1798/99, George Washington wrote to Pa…
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Ep 242 is loose! And we're taking a look at some of the worst popes in history - criminals, plotters, and madmen. Why did so many Popes live debauched lives? Why was a dead pope put on trial at Cadaver Synod? And who was plotting to poison Pope Leo X in an...unusual way? The secret ingredient is...a pope! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and histor…
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