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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 121 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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In this episode, Genevieve will discuss the facts of the Lizzie Borden axe murder case — what we know to be true, what the Netflix series Monster got wrong, what it got right, and exactly why this particular axe murder case, versus so many others, ca... more
In this episode, Genevieve will discuss the sudden deaths, shattered dreams, haunting tales, gothic obsessions, mysteries and answers – the true stories behind 3 of the most intriguing graves in Greenwood, Evergreen and Père Lachaise cemeteries. The ... more
In this episode, Genevieve will do a deep dive into Bram Stoker’s notes, interviews and musings about the inspiration behind his vampiric creation, Dracula, and then she will discuss the inspiration behind some of the most iconic costume designs in f... more
In this episode, Genevieve will bring us back to the murder scenes, the time-slips, the haunted lunatic asylums and hotels of past episodes, and share the back stories to their creations.
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I just discovered this podcast and I am in love! Genevieve is delightful, the episodes are all really well researched, and I look forward to the new episodes each week. It’s become my go to podcast to listen to to get me through my work day, and it makes work a little more macabre.
I just discovered MVN within the last week and love it. I made my sister listen to an episode and now she’s hooked too. We listen while we cross stitch and on our trip. Genevieve was the perfect companion on our travels and by the time we made it to our hotel I joined the Patreon at The Coven level. We are officially hooked.
I’d love to love this podcast but the constant mention of politics drives me nuts. If she would just stick to the stories and history I’d be an avid listener. Yes, I realize it’s her podcast to do with what she wishes but it’s also my choice to turn off and not recommend because of this.
I was really liking the show but I had to unsubscribe because of the MAGA advertisements.
Genevieve Manion reached into my 19th century daydreams and pulled out My Victorian Nightmare. It feels as if she somehow reached back in time to a previous life as a Victorian spiritualist and brought it to the life in the style of an old school radio show. When Genevieve calls these macabre tales “oddly comforting”, I know exactly what she means. Listening feels like being wrapped in a blanket in a dark Victorian mansion by flickering gaslight, hearing the most fascinating, haunting and curiou... more
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A moody, narrative-driven exploration of Victorian-era mysteries, crimes, and eerie happenings. Episodes blend meticulous historical detail with atmospheric storytelling, frequently tying true events to cultural rituals, funerary customs, hauntings, and gothic lore. The host's calm cadence and scholarly yet accessible approach make macabre topics feel immersive rather than sensational. The show often weaves literary references and social context into compact, 30-minute deep-dives, with sponsorships and contemporary commentary threaded through. This mix appeals to history buffs, true-crime fans, and listeners who enjoy moody, meticulously researched storytelling from the Victorian period, especially those drawn to death, hauntings, and the e... more
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