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The Compendium: An Assembly of Fascinating Things

Strange True Stories with Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
True Crime
California
Serial Killers
Murder
Sixto Rodriguez
Titanic
Abuse
DB Cooper
Los Angeles
Cassie Chadwick
Cleveland
New York City
O.J. Simpson
Billionaire Boys Club
Shelly Miscavige
Charles Manson
Chippendales
Steve Banerjee
Domestic Violence
Ed Gein

Love strange true stories, true crime, dark history and real-life mysteries, but not ten-part series that turn listening into homework? The Compendium is a weekly documentary-style podcast that gives you one complete, thoroughly researched story from beginning to end in a single listen. Each week, Kyle Risi takes co-host Adam Cox inside one remarkable real-life story that Adam has not heard before... more

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A man falls from a New York hotel window. The CIA calls it suicide. Decades later, the story starts to look much darker.

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Lucy Letby was convicted as Britain’s most prolific child serial killer, but the case has never stopped raising questions.

At the Countess of Chester Hospital, a sudden rise in neonatal deaths and collapses led consultants to suspect a young nurse w... more

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A boy from a two-bedroom house in Gary, Indiana becomes the most famous human being alive. But the same childhood that built Michael Jackson may also be the thing that began to break him.

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Aileen Wuornos stood on the shoulder of a Florida highway with a pistol in her bag and a partner at home demanding rent money. Within a year, seven men were dead. She said it started as self defense, that her first client raped her and she fought bac... more

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Recent Guests

Josh Spiegel
Host of Lunatic in the Newsroom, guest on this episode
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Episode: H. H. Holmes: The Murder Castle True Story
Shannon Pearce
Listener who suggested the episode topic
Episode: Aileen Wuornos: Queen of the Serial Killers
Richard Stockton Rush Jr.
CEO of OceanGate and visionary behind the Titan submersible
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Episode: Oceangate Titan Disaster: A Billionaire’s Dive into Hubris, History, and Horror
Hamish Harding
British billionaire and adventurer
Episode: Oceangate Titan Disaster: A Billionaire’s Dive into Hubris, History, and Horror
Paul Henry Nagellet
Titanic expert accompanying the mission
Episode: Oceangate Titan Disaster: A Billionaire’s Dive into Hubris, History, and Horror
Shahzad Darwood
British Pakistani businessman
Episode: Oceangate Titan Disaster: A Billionaire’s Dive into Hubris, History, and Horror
Solomon Darwood
19-year-old son of Shahzad Darwood
Episode: Oceangate Titan Disaster: A Billionaire’s Dive into Hubris, History, and Horror
Christine Darwood
Wife of Shahzad Darwood, originally scheduled for the dive
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Hosts

Adam Cox
Host of The Compendium and related iterations; co-host; audience engagement analyst in some appearances.
Kyle Risi
Co-host; host of multiple show formats; known for guiding narrative arcs and banter.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Great job!

    I found you via the Erin Patterson episode. Great job!! 🙌

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShaleneJohnson
    United Statesa month ago
  • Fun

    But seriously- the ads are SO LOUD and intrusive. I know they don’t have control over the actual ads but how about a bumper so we know when to hit the advance button.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    ke’elikolani
    United States2 months ago
  • A Fun Listen!

    I recently discovered The Compendium after seeing Maternal Instinct on Netflix and looked for a podcast on the topic to learn more. Kyle and Adam’s telling had some things left out of the Netflix show and it was enjoyable to listen to (must be the accents!). I then checked out past episodes and I’m hooked in to check them all out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StackableL
    Mexico2 months ago
  • What a fun show!

    I thoroughly enjoy the episodes, my favorite is the Oceangate story.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chris 808619
    United States2 months ago
  • Laparoscopic gastric bypass

    I had one and never made up a story about having a baby. Quite an after effect. Love your show. I swear I can hear Rickie Gervais laughing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J Clam
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners enjoy the depth of research and the complete, single-episode stories.

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Body in Room 348: The Locked Room Death Explained
Q: What were the circumstances leading to Greg Flanagan's death?
Greg was found dead in a hotel room with severe internal injuries and no visible signs of struggle, prompting an autopsy that revealed shocking evidence of trauma.
[Revisited] Nuns on the Run: How Eight Belgian Nuns Outsmarted the Church
Q: In what year did the eight Belgian nuns go on the run from the church?
The year was 1990.
[Revisited] Nuns on the Run: How Eight Belgian Nuns Outsmarted the Church
Q: Can you tell me what legal loophole did the nuns exploit to sell the convent without Vatican approval?
They used their status as an independent non-profit with amendable bylaws, allowing them to reach a unanimous decision to sell the convent and keep the money.
[Revisited] The Titanic Part 1: The People, The Passions, The Legend!
Q: How many passengers were on board the Titanic?
There were 2,224 passengers and crew on board when the Titanic sank, with only half surviving.
[Revisited] The Titanic Part 1: The People, The Passions, The Legend!
Q: How many lifeboats did the Titanic carry on her maiden voyage?
It was 20 lifeboats, but that was still not enough for the number of passengers on board.

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A weekly documentary-style show that delivers one thoroughly researched real-life story per episode, presented as a complete, standalone narrative. The hosts explore a wide range of topics—from infamous crimes and dark histories to mysterious disappearances and cultural curiosities—with a focus on context, characters, and the pivotal details that shape outcomes. The dynamic between the two hosts—one guiding the arc and the other asking the questions listeners would have—creates a engaging, conversational storytelling experience that aims to be informative, entertaining, and accessible in a single listen. Noteworthy elements include a blend of serious subject matter with light banter, deep background research, and a penchant for stories that... more

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