Historical True Crime — assassins, gangsters, mobsters and lawmen; manhunts, scandals and unexplained phenomena. Stories of the wildest and darkest chapters of America's past.
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Wyatt Earp, Jesse James, and Butch and Sundance. Lakota, Comanche and Apache. Wars, gunfights and robberies. This show covers the toughest lawmen, the wildest outlaws, and the deadliest towns — all the people and events that shaped the American West.
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Mission History will travel through world history to bring you stories of legendary military leaders, epic campaigns, and secret missions that remained hidden for years: from Alexander the Great to Xerxes to Ghengis Khan; from Julius Caesar to William Wallace to Geronimo; from the Trojan War to the Viking raids to the American Revolution, and beyond. In season one, we begin with a story of timely importance. It’s the story of the armies who fought in the American Revolutionary War… because i ...
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Clear Eyes, Full Hearts is a Friday Night Lights weekly rewatch podcast hosted by actors Derek Phillips and Stacey Oristano (Billy and Mindy Collette-Riggins). Derek and Stacey are married on television, but they’re friends in real life. Join them as the two pals take a trip back to Dillon, Texas where they’ll share highlights of the episodes, behind-the-scenes information and answer fan questions. Along the way, they’ll be joined by members of the Friday Night Lights family: writers, direct ...
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From syrup swindles to dairy deceptions, Crime & Nourishment investigates the strange world of Canadian food crimes—and the stories they were never meant to tell.
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OUTLAWS Ep. 6 | “Doolin Daltons: Dead Outlaws”
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35:51After the Battle of Ingalls in 1893, the Doolin Dalton Gang is on borrowed time. They perform a few more robberies, but then, one by one, gang members fall to bounty hunters or the U.S. Marshals. Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join Apple users join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes, bin…
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Luciano is forced to leave the United States and return to Sicily. But, he immediately makes plans to set up a base of operations near the U.S. With the help of Meyer Lansky, Luciano organizes a meeting in Havana, Cuba to discuss the mafia’s future and deal with troublesome associates. Luciano discovers that controlling his criminal family from afa…
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Sticky Maple Fingers: Episode 7: A Question No One Wants Answered
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9:23The case is closed. But the story isn’t over. In the final episode of Sticky Maple Fingers, we follow the last clues—and the biggest questions. Who really funded the heist? Why did some barrels vanish before the crime was even discovered? And why are certain records still sealed? From anonymous tips and offshore payments to erased files and insider…
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OUTLAWS Ep. 5 | “Doolin Daltons: Battle of Ingalls”
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39:33In the early 1890s, the Dalton Gang burns hot and bright in Kansas and Oklahoma, but then burns out quickly. After the disastrous Coffeyville Raid, Bill Doolin and Bill Dalton pick up the pieces and start a new gang. The Doolin Dalton Dang, also known as the Wild Bunch, robs banks and trains and quickly becomes the most feared outfit on the souther…
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LUCKY LUCIANO Ep. 5 | "Operation: Underworld”
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38:32Luciano flees New York to evade Thomas E. Dewey. But after months of searching, Dewey’s agents find Luciano and bring him back to face charges related to a prostitution business. Luciano fears he will spend the rest of his life in prison, but then the U.S. government asks for his help to keep the New York ports safe during World War II. Luciano has…
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Sticky Maple Fingers: Episode 6 - The Vanishing
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6:50Most of the syrup was recovered. But not all of it. In the penultimate episode of Sticky Maple Fingers, the investigation takes a strange turn. Some barrels weren’t just stolen—they were erased. Gone before the heist was even discovered. No records. No trail. Just dust and questions. Was it an oversight? Or something far more deliberate? This episo…
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Sticky Maple Fingers: Episode 5 - Who Helped the Thieves?
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7:02The thieves were caught. The syrup was mostly recovered. Case closed... right? Not quite. In Episode 5 of Sticky Maple Fingers, the cracks in the official story start to widen. The heist was too clean, the timing too perfect, and the syrup? It moved with military-grade precision. That kind of operation doesn’t happen without help. This episode foll…
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After Luciano organizes the removal of Salvatore Maranzano, he institutes significant changes to the American Mafia. Luciano’s most notable innovation is the creation of a governing body known as The Commission. The hope is that The Commission – made up of mob bosses from across the country – will resolve internal conflicts and avoid another major …
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OUTLAWS Ep. 4 | “Dirty Dave Rudabaugh: Lincoln County Outlaw”
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39:31Dave Rudabaugh, known as Dirty Dave or Arkansas Dave, flees a murder in Las Vegas, New Mexico and ends up in Fort Sumner after the Lincoln County War. He joins Billy the Kid’s gang just in time to be pursued relentlessly by Pat Garret, the new sheriff of Lincoln County. After Billy and Dirty Dave are captured, Dave escapes jail and runs south to Me…
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Sticky Maple Fingers: Episode 4 - The Federation Strikes Back
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8:10The Federation has entered the chat. And they’re not happy. With millions in syrup missing and the black market buzzing, the FPAQ finally makes its move—unleashing raids, tracing barcodes, and hunting for barrels that vanished in plain sight. But by the time they act, the syrup is already gone, the money’s in motion, and the thieves have a head sta…
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Sticky Maple Fingers: Episode 3 - The Slippery Barrels
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6:45It wasn’t a smash-and-grab. It was a slow drip. A barrel here, a barrel there—emptied, refilled, and stacked neatly back into place. In Episode 3 of Sticky Maple Fingers, we return to the warehouse, where the barrels were many, the oversight was minimal, and the thieves were… very patient. There were no cameras. No guards. And no reason to suspect …
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OUTLAWS Ep. 3 | “Dirty Dave Rudabaugh: Rustler and Robber”
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38:01LEGENDS OF THE OLD WEST presented by Black Barrel Media. Dave Rudabaugh begins his journeyman outlaw career as a cattle rustler and then robber in Kansas. He narrowly eludes Wyatt Earp, but gets caught by Bat Masterson. He joins the Colorado Railroad Wars, becomes a member of the Dodge City Gang in Las Vegas, New Mexico, and then flees a murder war…
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In the spring of 1931, Charles Luciano orchestrates the removal of his boss, Joe Masseria. Luciano cuts a deal with Salvatore Maranzano to become the boss of his own crime family. But when Maranzano declares himself “the boss of all bosses,” Luciano becomes concerned. After months of Maranzano’s tyranny, Luciano realizes he needs to force another d…
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Sticky Maple Fingers: Episode 2 - The Liquid Gold
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5:05The barrels were gone. But no one asked where the syrup ended up. In Episode 2, the case leaves the warehouse and spills into something stranger—a network of silent buyers, forged invoices, and stolen syrup flowing through legitimate markets. It moved quietly, vanishing into breakfast tables across the world. No break-ins. No alarms. Just barrels r…
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Sticky Maple Fingers: Episode 1 - The Sweetest Heist
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8:32Every legend starts somewhere—even the sticky ones. Welcome to Sticky Maple Fingers, the first chapter in Crime & Nourishment, where the trail of a missing ingredient leads to something far messier than a spilled bottle at brunch. In our first episode, we head to rural Quebec, where a routine inspection uncovered one of the most bizarre and lucrati…
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Sticky Maple Fingers: A True Crime Pancake Mystery (Season teaser)
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1:23Before the barrels went missing. Before the headlines. Before anyone realized the syrup was already gone. This season trailer cracks open the case that stunned the nation: the $18 million maple syrup heist that exposed the sticky underbelly of Canada’s most iconic industry. Was it just theft? Or something deeper—hidden in the slow drip of a cover-u…
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LUCKY LUCIANO Ep. 2 | “Castellammarese War”
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36:52After Arnold Rothstein’s murder, Charles Luciano works full time for a Sicilian gangster named Joe “the Boss” Masseria and quickly becomes Masseria’s top lieutenant. Masseria begins to feud with a rival Sicilian, Salvatore Maranzano. By the start of the 1930s, the feud escalates into the mafia’s bloodiest conflict yet, The Castellammarese War. As b…
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OUTLAWS Ep. 2 | “Black Bart: End of the Road”
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34:54By the early 1880s, Charley Boles – known as Black Bart – is one of the most prolific stagecoach robbers in the American West. Wells Fargo detectives have been chasing him for years with no luck. But when Charley suffers unexpected resistance during a robbery, he leaves behind key evidence. Detectives finally learn the identity of the gentleman out…
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Before the first bite, there’s always a story. Welcome to Crime & Nourishment, a podcast uncovering the hidden truths behind Canada’s most unexpected food crimes. From black-market dairy to stolen syrup, every case starts with missing ingredients—but ends in something far bigger. In this special teaser episode, get a glimpse of the mysteries waitin…
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OUTLAWS Ep. 1 | “Black Bart: Outlaw Poet”
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38:36Charley Boles tries life as a miner in the California gold rush and then life as a family farmer in Illinois. But wealth lures him west again, and he decides it’s easier to steal from Wells, Fargo & Company than to pan for gold in the freezing rivers of California. He starts robbing stagecoaches and he soon becomes a pioneer of the trade. He gives …
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LUCKY LUCIANO Ep. 1 | “Five Points Gangster”
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39:23In the late 1800s, millions of immigrants come to the United States for the opportunity for a better life. Among those who come from Sicily is a boy named Salvatore Lucania who will be known as Charles “Lucky” Luciano. Luciano grows up on the mean streets of New York’s Lower East Side and gravitates toward a life of crime. When Prohibition begins, …
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In the wake of the executions of 38 Dakota warriors, the Dakota are forced to leave Minnesota. As they try to build new lives on a barren reservation in present-day South Dakota, U.S. army columns march west on punitive expeditions against the wider Sioux Nation. General Henry Sibley’s column fights three battles near Bismarck, North Dakota, and th…
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BOMBINGS Ep. 6 | “Harvey’s Casino, Part 2: No Way Out”
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41:03John Birges’s effort to collect extortion money from Harvey’s Wagon Wheel Resort and Casino does not go well. As he tries to think of another plan, the authorities attempt to disarm his bomb. The result is a TV spectacle that is nationwide news. The FBI begins a year-long manhunt which finally leads to the truth behind the bizarre story of the bomb…
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BOMBINGS Ep. 5 | “Harvey’s Casino, Part 1: A Simple Plan”
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42:39In the spring of 1980, John Birges hit rock bottom. For about 10 years, he was living the good life. But then his life started to fall apart. His gambling addiction caused major problems, and he desperately needed money. His solution is to build the perfect bomb and extort the money from his favorite casino, Harvey’s Wagon Wheel Resort and Casino i…
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The Dakota War is done, but the conflict isn’t finished. Colonel Henry Sibley convenes a military commission to pass judgment on 400 Dakota warriors. The commission performs hasty trials and sentences an historic number of warriors to death. President Abraham Lincoln intervenes on behalf of some of the condemned, but the year 1862 still ends with t…
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With Fort Ridgely reinforced, Colonel Henry Sibley sends troops on a burial mission that results in a disastrous ambush. Dakota warriors continue to sweep through the western half of Minnesota, and Colonel Sibley leads a column out of Fort Ridgely to confront the warrior army. At the Battle of Wood Lake, Sibley’s force delivers a crushing blow to t…
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