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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
Chicago
Absinthe
Scotland Yard
New York
Grimes Sisters
Victorian London
World War II
Donner Party
John Gotti
Villisca Axe Murders
Indiana
Manhattan Well Murder
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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On July 17, 1941, in Lynn, Massachusetts, attractive nineteen-year-old Frances Cochran stepped off a commuter bus and into a mysterious black automobile. Three days later, police discovered her mutilated body in a Salem lovers' lane.

Her murder made... more

On October 7, 1964, Debra Miller’s life turns upside down when her mother is arrested for the murder of her father. At only fourteen years old, Debra becomes a ward of the court, grappling with the unfathomable trauma of watching her mother’s trial a... more

In the first decades of the twentieth century, saloon proprietor Erastus Wallace Scott of Des Moines―with his cousins in the infamous Carter Gang―operated a campaign of murder, fraud, corruption, and prostitution from his bar on East Court Avenue. In... more

The night before Easter 1905, Miranda Bricker left her sister’s house and made her way through the darkness. Her destination was her living quarters and place of employment, the Maplehurst mansion, the home of Mount Vernon, Ohio’s leading industriali... more

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Recent Guests

David Donovan
Co-author of The Nastiest Saloon in Iowa
Author, Historian
Episode: 443: Iowa's Notorious Carter Gang w/ David & Rose Donovan
Rose Donovan
Co-author of The Nastiest Saloon in Iowa
Author, Historian
Episode: 443: Iowa's Notorious Carter Gang w/ David & Rose Donovan
Mark Sebastian Jordan
Author of The Maplehurst Murder, Mount Vernon's Most Infamous Unsolved Crime
Author
Episode: 442: The Maplehurst Murder w/ Mark Sebastian Jordan
Mark Lee Gardner
Author of Shot All to Hell, Jesse James, The Northfield Raid and The Wild West's Greatest Escape
HarperCollins (author)
Episode: MoNo Encore: (Part 2) The 1876 Northfield Bank Raid by the James-Younger Gang w/ Mark Lee Gardner
Merry Gordon
Author of Arizona's Murdered Madams, Death in the Red-Light Districts
Author, Historian
Episode: 441: Arizona's Murdered Madams w/ Merry Gordon
Erik Jay Dolin
Author and historian specializing in maritime history
Author of The Wreck of the Mentor
Episode: 440: The Wreck of the Mentor w/ Eric Jay Dolin
Phyllis Karas
Professor of Journalism at Boston University; author
Boston University
Episode: 439: The Curse of the Blumenthals w/ Phyllis Karas
James T. Bartlett
Author, journalist, historian
Author of The Alaskan Blonde, Sex, Secrets, and the Hollywood Story That Shocked America
Episode: MoNo Encore: The Murder of Cecil Wells w/ James T. Bartlett
William Hazelgrove
Best-selling author on Capone history
Author of Capone's Vault, The Real Story of the Biggest Disaster in Television History
Episode: 438: The Capone's Vault Fiasco w/ William Hazelgrove

Host

Erik Rivenes
Host of the show

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 States4 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 States5 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
    5 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 States8 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 States8 months ago

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442: The Maplehurst Murder w/ Mark Sebastian Jordan
Q: So I want to ask you about Miranda Bricker, the victim in this story. Would you talk about her backstory up to and including her employment at the Maplehurst Mansion?
Yes, Miranda Bricker came from an old Knox County family, worked for years as a cook at the Kenyon Military Academy, and later joined Maplehurst Mansion staff as a resident employee, living on site and becoming part of the household staff.
439: The Curse of the Blumenthals w/ Phyllis Karas
Q: You mentioned your interest in your Whitey Bulger book and how that project came about. How did you decide to tackle that subject alongside Curse of the Blumenthals?
I chose to write about Kevin Weeks and Whitey Bulger because the family connections and the broader Boston crime world offered a stark contrast to the Blumenthals' story, and the process of getting facts right—through DEA agents and legal teams—was a fascinating mirror to the meticulous research I did for Curse of the Blumenthals.
438: The Capone's Vault Fiasco w/ William Hazelgrove
Q: What was the turning point in how audiences viewed live broadcasts after Capone's Vault?
It demonstrated that audiences valued the journey and spectacle over a guaranteed payoff, effectively birthing the modern reality-TV ethos and the idea that the ride itself could drive engagement and ratings.
438: The Capone's Vault Fiasco w/ William Hazelgrove
Q: What were the prevailing theories about Capone's money before the vault broadcast, and how did those theories shape the event?
Theories ranged from buried treasure in various hideouts and underground tunnels to money spent or hidden in safety deposit boxes nationwide; these theories kept the hype alive and fed the narrative that something could be found.
438: The Capone's Vault Fiasco w/ William Hazelgrove
Q: Was this book an extension of your interest in Capone-era Chicago history, and how did that lead to Capone's Vault?
Yes, the project grew from a long-standing curiosity about Capone and the Lexington Hotel, tying in archival backstories, media history, and the lore surrounding Capone's money and hideouts.

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True crime history storytelling with expert guests who are scholars and authors. Each episode centers on a historical crime, tracing the cultural context, archival records, and the resulting myths versus documented facts, all anchored by a meticulously prepared host who guides the conversation with careful questioning and deep readings of source material. The show stands out for its blend of narrative readability and rigorous historical analysis, often featuring cases from detective work, courtroom history, and notorious figures, offering listeners both engaging storytelling and scholarly insights. This combination makes it a strong fit for audiences who crave thorough context, archival detail, and a clear through-line from historical event... more

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