250 - The Mad Trapper Of Rat River

Terry Pratchett is one of the world's most beloved authors - writing humorous fantasy and science fiction including his Discworld series - but his life is just as fascinating, which is why he was voted for by the listeners to be our first topic for BLOCKtober 2026!This is a comed ...  Show more

The Radium Girls were female factory workers who suffered severe radiation poisoning in the 1910s and 1920s after painting watch dials with self-luminous paint. Their plight led to the a better understanding of the effects of radium, and also better safety standards across multip ...  Show more

Join us today to learn the story of The Mad Trapper of Rat River, Canada's largest and most intense manhunt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Join us as we delve into the chilling story of the Mad Trapper of Rat River, a mysterious figure who evaded capture for 53 days across arctic wastelands. Discover the shocking truth behind his identity and the secrets he took to his grave. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...  Show more

Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/tcpodcast It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! And here is part TWO of the Mad Trapper of Rat River and his dastardly escapades. I do think he's cool though. For business enquires email thatchapter@night. ...  Show more

In the harsh winter of 1879, a Cree hunter named Swift Runner emerged from the wilderness alone, leading to one of the most disturbing trials in Canadian history and decades of documented cases where authorities executed people for becoming something they claimed was beyond human ...  Show more