Episodes

Dec. 3, 2023

48: Peter Scully: Thief of Innocence

This is rough, but I want to use it to educate everyone on just how big of a problem child trafficking truly is. There are so many in power who are helping to fuel this horrific crime, and as long as they have the shadows to…
Nov. 26, 2023

47: Dr. Seuss: Rotten Eggs & Ham

The more that you listen, the more you will know. A man who was Rotten, Oh, say it ain’t so! We grow up thinking we know all there is to know about a person, but little do we know that they were nothing but a rotten apple r…
Nov. 19, 2023

46: Hans Schmidt: Prey for Salvation

We all know that it takes a lot for a priest to get into trouble. They do all sorts of rotten things and end up with only a smack on the wrist and a relocation to another church. The sins of the priest in our lesson today we…
Nov. 12, 2023

45: Mother Teresa: Saint it isn't So

I ain’t no saint, but the lady we will learn about today sure is. She helped the poor, fed the dying, and is now prayed to by millions, but her life wasn’t all Godly! She also believed that suffering was necessary and her …
Nov. 5, 2023

44: Emperor Elagabalus

We’ve been getting kinda heavy with our last few Rotten lessons. This one is more lighthearted. Rotten comes in many shapes and sizes and doesn’t always have to mean death and destruction. Oftentimes in can be things that ar…
Oct. 29, 2023

43: Bonnie & Clyde: The Original Ride or Die

A lot of us have heard people call someone their “ride or die,” but what would they really do if it came to actually being unalived? The couple in our lesson for today is the original ride-or-die, and they really meant it. A…
Oct. 22, 2023

Maze of Secrets

...1 eerie corn maze... ...9 haunting figures... ...9 spine-tingling tales... ...Will YOU find your way out? This holiday season, step into a labyrinth of shadows and suspense with Shane Waters as your guide. In this chillin…
Oct. 16, 2023

42: Carl Panzram: The River Pirate

Some say that everyone is just a product of their upbringing—the grand debate between nature vs. nurture. We have learned in our past lessons that this is very true. Some of our rotten people seem to have been born bad, whil…
Oct. 9, 2023

Meet our Friends: The Peripheral

Justin collects personal stories from listeners about topics most consider taboo or shameful. Listeners reveal some of their darkest most cringe worthy moments in life to educate, entertain or to simply release into the wo…
Oct. 8, 2023

41: Vladimir Putin: Rewarded for Betrayal

I love a good rags-to-riches story, but what about a rags-to-viscous one? Our current history episode this week is about a poor boy who grew up to become a dictator. I mean president! This is one sneaky fella, and his histor…
Oct. 1, 2023

39: Richard Nixon: Tricky Dicky

On August 8, 1974, Dick Nixon hosted a press conference and gave his resignation speech. It is the only time a president of the United States has resigned, and he did it to keep his remaining secrets hidden. The next day, Pr…
Sept. 1, 2023

30: Freemasons: Accessories Not Included

A secretive cult of old white men, or an organization of leaders striving to help through charitable contributions? Let’s find out some secrets from the oldest fraternity in the world. Find us on all podcasting platforms Rot…
Aug. 1, 2023

38: Lost in an Image, in a Dream.

We all know that history can be, Rotten. One of the things I feel would be really rotten would be to love someone and have any evidence of it erased. To share a life together and have your love story written as only “Good Fr…
July 2, 2023

37: Genghis Khan

Last but not least on our list of Rotten Rulers is a man who slaughtered millions of people, and his DNA might still be in some of you today…. Naughty! The king of raw dogging, Ghengis Khan. The man who never pulled out of a…
June 8, 2023

36: Ivan, You’re Terrible!

You never know what my mirror has in store for us, and today will be Super! When I started learning about our next rotten ruler, suddenly, a bright light fell from the sky and transformed me into a Super History Hero. The vi…
May 25, 2023

35: Caligula

Now, I see nothing wrong with living for life's pleasures. I am not one to shy away from a good time, but our subject for the lesson today took it to the next level. We can either rule or have a good time. History has shown …
May 11, 2023

34: Hun, You Hear About Attila?

What would you do to be remembered long past your demise? Some try to accumulate as much wealth as possible to pass on to their family. Others wish to create something magnificent and long-lasting. The next few episodes will…
May 10, 2023

Deadly Devotion: Motherhood and Mayhem, Part 2

[Part 2] This Mother’s Day, join Shane Waters on a chilling adventure featuring 14 podcasters as they share sinister stories of motherhood. Mother’s Day is typically a time to honor the love and sacrifices of mothers, but to…
May 9, 2023

Deadly Devotion: Motherhood and Mayhem, Part 1

This Mother’s Day, join Shane Waters on a chilling adventure featuring 14 podcasters as they share sinister stories of motherhood. Mother’s Day is typically a time to honor the love and sacrifices of mothers, but today we’ll…
May 4, 2023

From Mystery Inc: The Mystery at Airtight Bridge

Jinkies! Welcome to the Mystery Inc podcast, where we unmask the truth behind the spookiest mysteries! In this episode, we're tackling the mystery at Airtight Bridge in Illinois. It's a place with a dark past, where strange …
April 27, 2023

33: George Santos: New lies, who dis?

I normally pride myself by putting myself in anyone’s shoes, and when I attempted with George, I kept seeing a poor, desperate man willing to do anything to better his own life. I even think he used to be a good person, but …
April 13, 2023

32: Incels: It's not you, it's Natural Selection

Everyone goes through a little self-pity occasionally. Some more than others. It’s one of those feelings where it’s all right to visit but not move in. Believe it or not, self-pity can grow into a tumor of hatred and anger t…
April 4, 2023

Deceptions & Resurrections, Part 2

This Easter, join Shane Waters on a whimsical adventure featuring 13 podcasters as they share true stories of con artists and fake deaths. Delve into the magical world of the Enchanted Easterlands, where you’ll encounter pec…
April 3, 2023

Deceptions & Resurrections, Part 1

This Easter, join Shane Waters on a whimsical adventure featuring 13 podcasters as they share true stories of con artists and fake deaths. Delve into the magical world of the Enchanted Easterlands, where you’ll encounter pec…