Episodes

March 16, 2023

30: Gilles de Rais

You know how history goes. Some “say it ain’t so,” while others say something different. The rotten man in question today helped Joan fulfill her self-proclaimed purpose, but he met an even worse fate than she did. I am speak...

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March 2, 2023

29: Ilse Koch: Her Rotten Soul was Fed with Needle and Thread

What did Mrs. Koch do you say? Well, a number of things. Including being married to a sadistic SS officer and going above and way beyond joining him in his job of overseeing death camps for Hitler. Now, when I …

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Feb. 16, 2023

28: Emperor Claudius; The Death and Rebirth of Valentine's Day

Banning marriage wasn’t always about race or sexual orientation. There was once a Roman Emperor who banned all engagements and marriages in his kingdom. Join me this Valentine’s Day to learn how Saint Valentine was killed try...

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Feb. 10, 2023

My Bloody Valentine, Part 2

…12 dates … …14 love gone wrong stories… …Will YOU be my Valentine? This Valentine’s Day, prepare for a unique podcast experience! Shane Waters will introduce 14 crime podcast hosts. Each host brings a new, love gone wrong tr...

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Feb. 9, 2023

Our Bloody Valentine, Part 1

…12 dates … …14 love gone wrong stories… …Will YOU be my Valentine? This Valentine’s Day, prepare for a unique podcast experience! Shane Waters will introduce 14 crime podcast hosts. Each host brings a new, love gone wrong tr...

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Feb. 2, 2023

27: Jack the Ripper; Little Games of Horror

This episode will be a little different from our usual, as no one was ever caught or came forward to admit guilt. This is one story we can’t go back and look at their childhood or anything else to help …

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Jan. 20, 2023

26: Adolf Hitler; Master Race Straight to Hell

Apparently, some people didn’t pay close enough attention in school. This is one Rotten man who I know was taught to everyone with a basic education. So, why am I seeing so much antisemitism? There are even those who believe …

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Jan. 5, 2023

25: Queen Victoria and her Rotten Crimes to the East

On this episode, I will be joining Pia & Alex as we learn and discuss about a boy Maharaja who was bullied by Queen Victoria’s forces into handing over his ancestral crown jewels, the Koh-i-Noor Diamond. They still remain apa...

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Dec. 22, 2022

Episode 24: The Naughty List of History

Happy Holidays, my darlings! Sometimes this holiday can really bring out the rotten side of humanity, let’s find out who! Now, I have known jolly old St. Nick for centuries & he has lent me a few of his past …

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Dec. 14, 2022

From Team Rotten to the Core: Introducing Mystery Inc

From the same team that brings you Rotten to the Core, we want to introduce you to Josh's new show Mystery Inc. If you enjoy talking about shady mysteries, Aliens, murder, legends, and of course the occasional tea - then …

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Dec. 8, 2022

Episode 23: Father Charles Coughlin - Broadcasting Brimstone

1930's Catholic Radio personality who spewed antisemitic opinions to millions of listeners. Often siding with Nazi ideas and helped to push their agenda here in the United States. This podcast is hosted by Joshua Waters, the ...

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Nov. 24, 2022

Episode 22: Un-Thankful Pioneers: The REAL story of Thanksgiving and …

What are you thankful for this year? How about the true tale about how the Pilgrims really treated their Native American neighbors. Did you believe they were kind and fair to them? The truth is far more darker than the …

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Nov. 10, 2022

Episode 21: The Deep Rotten Roots of Darkness

Where did evil come from? This lesson, we will go back far to some of the earliest known civilizations and the Dark Deities they created & worshiped. So, light your lanterns and grab your cloaks. Our journey awaits! This podc...

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Oct. 25, 2022

A Nightmare Before Halloween, Part 2

…1 campfire… …1 dark forest… …31 bone-chilling stories… …Will YOU survive the night? This Halloween season, enter the woods for a unique and truly epic podcast experience! Around the campfire Shane Waters will introduce 31 cr...

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Oct. 24, 2022

A Nightmare Before Halloween, Part 1

…1 campfire… …1 dark forest… …31 bone-chilling stories… …Will YOU survive the night? This Halloween season, enter the woods for a unique and truly epic podcast experience! Around the campfire Shane Waters will introduce 31 cr...

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Oct. 13, 2022

Episode 20: Nathan Bedford Forrest- Great Fear Creates Great Bloodshed

“The slaughter was awful. words cannot describe the scene. the poor, deluded black men would run up to our men, fall upon their knees and with uplifted hands scream for mercy, but they were ordered to their feet and then …

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Sept. 29, 2022

Episode 19: François L'Olonnais - Not So Jolly Roger

Francois’s ruthless streak saw him advance rapidly amongst the buccaneers, predominantly raiding Spanish colonists. He was even given command of a small ship by the Governor of Tortuga, L’Olonnais gained a fearsome reputation...

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Sept. 15, 2022

Episode 18: Coco Chanel - You'll Nazi This Coming

When you hear the name Chanel, what comes to mind? For me, it’s the double C’s logo and the iconic little black dress; I love a great hat too! The world-famous brand has been around for decades. It seems to …

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Sept. 2, 2022

Welcome to Rotten to the Core

Magic Mirror on the wall, who are the most rotten ones of all? Hello my darlings and welcome to Rotten to the Core. Here we will scribe to the past and discover some rotten apples throughout our history. Have no …

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Sept. 1, 2022

Episode 17: Jacques Mesrine: So Many Crimes, So Little Time

Jacques Mesrine just couldn't decide what type of negativity to spew into the world. So, he caused as much mayhem his twisted heart could come up with. Jacques would commit robbery, kidnapping, and even murder. Known as a mas...

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Aug. 18, 2022

Episode 16: Fritz Haarmann & Carl Grobmann- What's in a Hotdog? Two d…

What is in a hotdog? Join me on this episode about two different German killers who both ate and sold their victims meat. Grab the mustard because this episode has some bite to it. This podcast is hosted by Joshua …

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Aug. 4, 2022

Episode 15: Pope Innocent VIII - Thirst for Innocence

There was nothing innocent about this Pope who drank the blood of children in an attempt to prolong his life. Join me as we discover more hidden truths in this disgraced Pontiff's bloodthirsty reign. This podcast is hosted by...

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July 21, 2022

Episode 14: William Stoughton: Salem's Bloodthirsty Judge, Jury & Exe…

On today’s episode we are going to be learning about the judge who oversaw the Salem Witch Trials in the 1600’s. Even without any legal education, he would end up condemning 19 people to death by hanging and 1 man …

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July 7, 2022

Episode 13: Queen Elizabeth I: Sordid Sovereign, Part 2 - Conclusion

On this part-2 episode we will learn more about a Queen who is known as one of England’s greatest rulers. That doesn’t mean she still didn’t do some grim things, even when they caused her great emotional turmoil. “Heavy is …

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