Episodes

One of history's greatest leaders, Queen Elizabeth I lived a life that was far from a fairytale. Constantly on the lookout for danger, staying alive became a game she would master, well. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode, …

In the early Puritan colonies, the mere concept of homosexuality struck horror into the hearts of good, God-fearing men. Many thought that homosexuality was an impurity that could spread and eventually call down the fire and ...

We've all seen the movie & read the book. Now let's find out the history of one of the most iconic women to appear on screen. She may have swept things under the rug, but I brought my white gloves …

Mussolini would go from humble beginnings and into, in his words, “the most terrifying animal to ever have existed.” Only being second to Hitler and a few others such as Genghis Khan. This dictator would rise to power, only t...

The tortured life of an artists and the crimes and murder that fed his inspiration. This podcast is hosted by Joshua Waters, the queer & sultry “Not so Evil Queen” -Visit us online at itsrottentothecore.com -Find us on all po...

Prostitute, pimp and witch doctor who would procure children for her affluent clientele in Barcelona and their vile desires. Once the innocent children were of no further use to her clients, she found new ways to sell their b...

The Japanese have a saying “You have three faces, The first face, you show to the world. The second face, you show to your close friends and your family. The third face, however, you never show anyone. It is the …

To the Earl of Lucan, Irish potato famine horrors where so convincing of the urgent necessity of clearing the land. The land could not support the people, could never help the people; so, the people must go and he didn't …

We all grew up being told by our loved ones to not talk to strangers, and to never go with them if they try to get you into their car. Some of us may have had a few close calls, …

Do you believe a twelve year old could be Rotten to the Core and take the lives of other children after torturing them? Join me on this episode as we delve into the life, background and crimes of Jesse Pomeroy. …

“Poisoning her Passion! Jane Toppan confesses to killing thirty-one persons” read the headline on July 22, 1902, from the Clinton Morning Age newspaper. It would go on to describe how a seemingly caring nurse had purposely po...

What do we do when an opportunity comes knocking? Some of us may be hesitant and untrusting of things that seem too good to be true. While others jump at any chance to better their circumstances. Well, those are the …