
Serial killers. Gangsters. Gunslingers. Victorian-era murderers. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. Each week, the Most Notorious podcast features true-life tales of crime, criminals, tragedies and disasters throughout history. Host Erik Rivenes interviews authors and historians who have studied their subjects for years. Their stories are offered with unique insight, detail, and historical ac... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 483 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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On a beautiful fall day in September 1916, 68-year-old Hannah Spielman went on a picnic with her new husband, 71-year-old James Allen, in the woods outside Grand Rapids, Michigan. She had met him through a newspaper advertisement, and the two were m... more
My guest, William J. Mann, has spent years writing about Hollywood, and in his new book "Black Dahlia: Murder, Monsters, and Madness in Midcentury Hollywood", he takes a fresh look at Los Angeles's most notorious crime - the 1947 murder of Elizabeth ... more
On this episode of Most Notorious, I speak with author Jack El-Hai about his book "The Nazi and the Psychiatrist: Hermann Göring, Dr. Douglas M. Kelley, and a Fatal Meeting of Minds at the End of WWII". He talks about the fascinating relationship bet... more
(Orig. Pub. Date 9/6/2021) On April 24th, 1891, a Bowery prostitute named Carrie Brown (known locally as "Old Shakespeare") was found murdered and mutilated in the seedy East River Hotel. With the Jack the Ripper murders unsolved and still news, many... more
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IMO Steve Hodel proved his father knew ES and perpetrated her undoing. Not buying this take on her murder. Still great interview questions, sadly very biased answers.
Eric Rivenes is my favorite podcast host. Always gracious, generous, and knowledgeable. Thank you for years of great listening!
Eric, I have left you a review before, but I just had to tell you that your interview with Chris Pouy is fascinating!! I remember seeing his mother on TV as a child! Thank you for having him on to tell his story, that should be a much more well known story. I hope it gets the attention of a producer because it would make an excellent movie or series!
This show is a real experience. It’s not like listening to one person interview another—it’s more of a Storytelling Experience, with a ragtime aesthetic.
The host, Erik Rivenes, is so good at what he does: he’s famous for his insightful questions and being a great listener. But I think his magic ingredient is allowing for an occasional silence. Most people can’t do that and occasionally it causes the guest to add some unplanned intriguing comment. I’m also a great admirer of Erik’s books—the re... more
I will not follow or support a show that accepts disgusting advertising for ICE, which is destroying our due process rights. When the show stops accepting this advertising I will return. Very sorry I really liked the show but am appalled at the advertising choices.
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This podcast explores the intricate and fascinating tales of crime and tragedy from various historical periods, showcasing stories about notorious figures ranging from serial killers to gangsters and Victorian-era murderers. The host invites authors and historians who possess deep knowledge of these subjects, allowing for insightful discussions that blend narrative storytelling with historical context. Each episode carefully examines the circumstances surrounding each event, providing listeners with compelling insights into past crimes, motivations, and societal reactions.
What sets this podcast apart is its focus on the interplay between history and crime, often shedding light on lesser-known incidents and figures that have shaped the nar... more
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2. Jack El-Hai
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