
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 167 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeDocumentarySociety & Culture | |||

Genie Wiley was locked away for thirteen years, but rescue was only the beginning of one of psychology’s most haunting cases.
This episode follows the story of Genie Wiley, a child kept in near-total isolation, deprived of language, movement, comfor... more
A body on an Adelaide beach. A hidden scrap of paper. A mystery that seemed to end with a name, yet still refuses to feel solved.
The Somerton Man case is one of Australia’s most enduring real life mysteries: an unidentified man found dead on Somert... more
Bob Lazar, Area 51, S-4 and Element 115 are concepts that all sit at the centre of one of the most famous UFO stories ever told — a claim that helped drag alien cover-up lore into the mainstream and turned Area 51 into modern conspiracy culture.
Sou... more
A respected historian. A flat full of dolls. And a discovery that turned a cemetery investigation into something far darker.
This bonus feed-swap episode is a special cross-promotion with our friends over at Fringe Beyond Limits, who bring us their ... more
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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!
I cannot say enough good about this podcast! Love the hosts! Not annoying at all, which is rare, lots of great stories!
Kyle and Adam are so funny and make a great pair. I am super picky about podcasts no matter what the story is I have to love the voice and the writing. These guys have conversations around their stories and really play off of each other. They are detailed and tell the whole story, and this is just a really entertaining podcast.
It was recommended by Josh and Chuck from Stuff You Should Know. I am so glad I took their recommendation and gave this a listen. So, thanks, Josh and Chuck for introduci... more
I love this podcast. It has such a wide range of topics for every mood and the chemistry between Adam and Kyle is great. I also love hearing their opinions on topics. Would 100% recommend.
Interesting, often little-known tales make this an easy listen. The hosts are funny and friendly, and keep their banter at a level that complements the storytelling, rather than overwhelming it.
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A smart, witty deep-dive show that insegues into strange true stories, dark history, and cultural moments through narrative, context, and thorough research. Episodes balance meticulous storytelling with humor, exploring crimes, conspiracies, iconic figures, and surprising historical twists—often focusing on how personalities, systems, and timing shaped outcomes. Unique strengths include a documentary-like pacing, clear storytelling, and a knack for connecting micro-details to larger cultural themes, making history, crime, and mystery feel accessible and entertaining for curious, detail-minded listeners.
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2. Shannon Pearce
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