The Compendium: An Assembly of Fascinating Things
Strange True Stories with Kyle Risi & Adam CoxThe Compendium: An Assembly of Fascinating Things is a weekly documentary-style podcast about strange true stories, true crime, dark history, scandals, mysteries and remarkable people. Why listen to three podcasts when you can have it all in one? Hosted by Kyle Risi and Adam Cox, each episode takes one fascinating real-life story and gives you the full thing: the context, the characters, the chaos... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 167 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentaryTrue CrimeSociety & Culture | |||
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Marilyn Monroe is one of the most recognisable women who has ever lived, but the version the world fell in love with was, in many ways, built in a studio.
Today, we trace how Marilyn Monroe emerged from Norma Jean’s unstable and abusive childhood to... more
The Zodiac Killer did not just murder people; he turned the case into a public game of fear, symbols, letters and unsolved ciphers.
This episode follows the Zodiac Killer from the first lovers’ lane attacks in Northern California to the murder of ta... more
John Wayne Gacy was never just the killer clown; he was a trusted local man hiding sexual violence, murder, and years of missed warnings in plain sight.
Today we explore the real story of John Wayne Gacy, starting with 15-year-old Robert Piest’s dis... more
A man checks into the President Hotel under a false name — and Room 1046 becomes a locked-door nightmare.
The death of the man known as Roland T. Owen remains one of the strangest true crime stories of 1930s Kansas City. Behind the name was a deeper... more
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Apple Podcasts5Fixadennasmeknamnskitapple
Swedena month ago - Great podcast
I’m really loving this podcast. It’s funny, engaging, love the banter and hearing stories I’ve never knew about.. well worth subscribing and listening to..
Apple Podcasts5Carolineinaus
Australia2 months ago - Love the pod…..but….
I love this podcast. I love the topics, Kyle and Adam’s banter and accents, the length of episode. The ONE thing that needs to go, is the AI photos used for the episodes. In a world where AI is using up water and taking work away from artists, I would hope two creative interesting people wouldn’t contribute to that. Do better! Hire real artists or find premade images online. No need for ai.
Apple Podcasts4Stomachbugs
United States2 months ago - Jemaine Clement? Is that you?
These guys know what they’re doing! They’re hilarious and insightful, and tell the greatest most interesting stories from history. Also, who knew Jemaine Clement had a side gig as a podcaster. (Here’s looking at you “Adam”.)
Apple Podcasts5veggiemeggUnited States3 months ago - Five Stars!
Yo! I started listening a while ago and left you this very standard review: “a clever, witty and genuinely fun podcast. Highly recommend!” . Still mean that but Just wanted to add as a former resident of the UK and then NY and now elsewhere in US. Really appreciate your take, perspective and overarching sense of humor. Hope you keep it up and hold it down MFs.
Apple Podcasts5HaniaCMBUnited States3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #136 | United States/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #110 |  United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #178 |  Canada/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #99 | Australia/Society & Culture/Documentary |
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Apple Podcasts | #78 | Sweden/Society & Culture/Documentary |
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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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