Charles Chapin’s Complicated Life, Part 2

William Sandys was an antiquarian who published a collection of Christmas carols in the 19th century that turned out to be really influential. Research: Archambo, Shelley Batt. “The Development of the English Carol Through the Fifteenth Century.” The Choral Journal, OCTOBER 1986, ...  Show more

Joseph Medill was a powerhouse in 19th century journalism who made no attempt to conceal his bias when it came to political writing. He also had a fascinating second career due to a tragedy, when he became a politician. Research: Anderson, Jeffrey Justin. “JOSEPH MEDILL: HOW ONE ...  Show more

On this mini-series of Binged, Payton discusses killers who found their victims via the internet. Starting with John Edward Robinson. Case Sources: Anyone You Want Me To Be: A Shocking True Story of Sex and Death on the Internet (2003, Scribner), by Stephen Singular and John Dou ...  Show more

In October 2012 Katrina and Todd Smith marked their 7th wedding anniversary. A joyful occasion, that within less than 24 hours would become a distant memory. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to conn ...  Show more

January 19th: William Wallace Receives Telegram (1931) Is circumstantial evidence enough to send a man away for life? On January 19th 1931 a message was delivered to a man who, many believe, got away with murder. A piece of paper that started a decades long whodunit. https://en ...  Show more

In June of 1996, a 22-year-old college lacrosse player had a casual night out with friends at a bar in suburban Philadelphia. But on her way home, she disappeared. Shortly after leaving the bar, her car was found running with the driver's side door open on an Interstate, paint ...