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Most Notorious! A True Crime History Podcast

Blue Ewe Media
True Crime
Jack the Ripper
Murder
Prohibition
New York City
Gambino Crime Family
Scotland Yard
Absinthe
Grimes Sisters
Chicago
Victorian London
World War II
Donner Party
New York
John Gotti
Villisca Axe Murders
Manhattan Well Murder
Indiana
Crime
Murder Investigation

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

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In 1939, the crimes of German serial murderer Eugen Weidmann captivated France, culminating in a sensational trial and a public execution by guillotine, the last of its kind in the country, just weeks before the outbreak of World War II.

My guest to... more

Edward Buckley was a violent East End tough whose life unfolded in the same streets and shadows as the Whitechapel murders. Born into a rough, crime-entangled family, he grew up in a world of poverty, street gangs, and routine violence -where assault... more

(Orig. Release Date: 4/23/23) For decades following the horrific 1918 execution of the Romanov family, many hoped against hope that one or more of the children had escaped the bullets and bayonets of the Bolsheviks.  And when a young woman came forwa... more

My guest this week is forensic psychologist Dr. Jeffrey Smalldon. He shares stories from decades of correspondence, prison visits and interviews with some of America’s most notorious killers, including Charles Manson, Ted Bundy and John Wayne Gacy. H... more

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Recent Guests

Greg King
Author and historian
The Resurrection of the Romanovs (book)
Episode: MoNo Encore: Anastasia: Mystery & Myth w/ Greg King and Penny Wilson
Penny Wilson
Author and historian
The Resurrection of the Romanovs (book)
Episode: MoNo Encore: Anastasia: Mystery & Myth w/ Greg King and Penny Wilson
Jeffrey Smalldon
Forensic psychologist and author of That Beast Was Not Me
Episode: 435: Conversations With Serial Killers w/ Jeffrey Smalldon
Saladin Ambar
Professor of political science at Rutgers University; senior scholar at the Eagleton Center on the American Governor; author
Rutgers University; Eagleton Center; Lincoln Presidential Foundation
Episode: 434: The Murders That Inspired Lincoln's Lyceum Address w/ Saladin Ambar
Robin Flinchum
Author of The Redemption of Julia Bulette, Murder, Myth and the Hunt for a Serial Killer in Early Virginia City
Author
Episode: 433: Julia Bulette: Murdered by a Serial Killer? w/ Robin Flinchum
Gregg Owen
Former assistant state's attorney and chief of the gang prosecutions unit in Illinois; author of Convergence
Cook County State's Attorney's Office; 26 Street Books (publisher)
Episode: 432: Chicago's Apartment 131 Murders w/ Gregg Owen
Jay Atkinson
Author of Massacre on the Merrimack
Boston University (writing professor); author
Episode: MoNo Encore: The Revenge of Hannah Duston w/ Jay Atkinson
Theresa Mitchell Webster
Author and historian
Author of The Cape Cod Murder of 1899
Episode: 431: The Cape Cod Murder of 1899 w/ Theresa Mitchell Webster
Suzanne Huntington
British author, historian, and researcher
Author of The Thames Torso Murders, Fact or Fiction?
Episode: 430: The Thames Torso Murders Revisited w/ Suzanne Huntington

Host

Erik Rivenes
Host of Most Notorious Podcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 3.7k ratings
  • Good, but…

    I love your show, but I have never yelled at a podcast more than your guest talking about the Exorcist. As an LCMS Lutheran, there are so many details he got very wrong about the Lutheran aspect of it. We absolutely believe in possession, participate in exorcisms (my former Pastor went to Madagascar to observe and participate in them relatively recently), heck—our St. Louis seminary has a room walled off to this day because that’s where an exorcism tied to this case was performed. Which is disap... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    coloradonative1876
    United States2 months ago
  • Terrible guest

    I love this pod and am not going to change my rating. But, as a Grand Rapidian, I was looking forward to Allie Seibert's story, but was very disappointed. She essentially told the whole story - why read the book? And here we have another case of just because someone can write doesn't mean they can speak. She has a grating voice and terrible style.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    PW from GR
    United States3 months ago
  • 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.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    movonup
    3 months ago
  • The Best!

    Eric Rivenes is my favorite podcast host. Always gracious, generous, and knowledgeable. Thank you for years of great listening!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IHeartRose&104Ever
    United States6 months ago
  • 5 stars!!

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Katherine P Palmira
    United States6 months ago

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Guests and episodes are described as consistently engaging and informative, often offering new historical perspectives.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

433: Julia Bulette: Murdered by a Serial Killer? w/ Robin Flinchum
Q: Can you summarize the key differences between the myth of Julia Bulette and what the probate records actually show?
The probate records reveal she was a working woman who lived modestly, cared for by a close circle, and not the 'rich madam' myth that later stories created. These records humanize her and show the economic and social realities of D Street rather than a romanticized legend.
MoNo Encore: The Revenge of Hannah Duston w/ Jay Atkinson
Q: How reliable are the primary sources, like Cotton Mather's account, in portraying Duston's actions?
The primary sources are invaluable but complex; Mather's narrative reflects the era's moral and religious frameworks, so I cross-examined them with other sources and oral histories to present a nuanced, historically grounded picture.
MoNo Encore: The Revenge of Hannah Duston w/ Jay Atkinson
Q: What drew you to Hannah Duston as a subject for your book?
I chose it because I grew up nearby and felt the story had both historical depth and modern resonance, including contested memories and regional identity, which allowed me to explore how a frontier narrative evolves over time.
430: The Thames Torso Murders Revisited w/ Suzanne Huntington
Q: Walk us through the Battersea 1873 case and why it is important in the Thames Torso Murders narrative.
The Battersea 1873 case involved a nearly complete body recovered from the Thames, with fourteen body parts found over a 21-22 mile stretch. It featured a scalp and a notable early use of amputative anatomy by Dr. Thomas Bond, and it was well-documented in Lancet, making it a benchmark for analyzing later 'torso' cases rather than a standalone, unconnected incident.
424: The Black Dahlia: Another Suspect w/ William J Mann
Q: So what would you tell us your impressions of Elizabeth Short after spending so much time researching her?
Elizabeth Short was actually a rather innocent young woman, full of curiosity to see the world rather than the media-invented figure she's often portrayed as.

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Most Notorious delivers historical true crime through in-depth author and historian interviews. Episodes cover a wide range of notorious figures and cases—from classic shipwrecks and maritime intrigue to infamous murders and forensic milestones—anchored by careful research and storytelling. The show is likely to appeal to listeners who value historical context, archival detail, and well-prepared conversations with authors, making it a strong fit for audiences that like accuracy, narrative depth, and period-specific storytelling. Notably, the host's interviewing style is repeatedly praised for preparedness, thoughtful questions, and giving guests ample space to tell their stories, which can be a compelling draw for fans and potential guests ... more

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