The Poisoners' Cabinet

byThe Poisoners' Cabinet

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Famous poisoners, vicious Victorians and curious cocktails. Join hosts Nick and Sinead every Friday as they investigate history's greatest poisoners and ridiculous crimes on this comedic true crime show, while quaffing a cocktail inspired by the tale that they tell. Remember, your loved ones ARE trying to kill you...Join the chilling chat on TikTok @thepoisonerscabinet, and find us on Patreon (patreon.com/thepoisonerscabinet) for even more episodes.Written, produced and presented by Sinead Hanna and Nick Gordon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes(40 episodes)

Season 6 - Episode 285

Ep 285 - The Muddy Myths of Messalina

Ep 285 is loose and we are heading back to ancient Rome for another badass woman from history, the empress Messalina!Were the stories about her true? How did she dispose of her enemies? And what sort of sex contest is acceptable to YOU?The secret ingredient is...rumours!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find us and our cocktails at www.thepoisonerscabinet.com Join us Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/t...

Published: Mar 13, 2026Duration: 58m 9s

Season 6 - Episode 284

Ep 284 - The Psychology of Crime with Roanna Bond

Ep 284 is loose! Werewolves, cannibals, by-standers and narcissists - we tackle them all in this very special bumper bonus episode with guest Roanna Bond.This week we dive into the psychology and pathology of some of the strangest crimes and criminal acts we've covered on the show with psychotherapist Roanna to consider why people continue to be drawn to true crime, what causes by-stander apathy and whether or not any of us would eat each other for a snack...While we try to keep things light, some of the subject matter discusses is dark...

Published: Mar 7, 2026Duration: 1h 36m 45s

Season 6 - Episode 283

Ep 283 - The Many Cons of Ann O'Delia Diss Debar

Ep 283 is loose! And we have the wild tale of a spiritualist, medium, lecturer, princess, baroness, countess, guru and conduit to the beyond, Ann O'Delia Diss Debar...Who was this weird woman? Was she really the daughter of a king? And how often to the Greek philosophers contact YOU for a chat?The secret ingredient is....a weird spooky drawing!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find us and our cocktails at www.thepoisonerscabinet...

Published: Feb 27, 2026Duration: 59m 36s

Season 6 - Episode 282

Ep 282 - A Murder in Tweeddale Court

Ep 282 is loose! And a man lies dead in Tweeddale Court, Edinburgh and the huge package he was carrying is missing...What happened to poor William Begbie? How does it link to the roguish ways of a man called Captain Moffat? And why oh why a bread knife?The secret ingredient is...bank notes! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find us and our cocktails at www.thepoisonerscabinet.com Joi...

Published: Feb 20, 2026Duration: 1h 2m 42s

Season 6 - Episode 281

Ep 281 - The Bond Street Murder

Ep 281 is loose! And we're off to New York to witness a most bloody murder in a fancy town house that is not all that it seems?Who was Dr Burdell and his landlady Emma? What secrets did they share? And how many canaries do you need in your room at night?The secret ingredient is...a baby!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find us and our cocktails at www.thepoisonerscabinet.com <...

Published: Feb 13, 2026Duration: 1h 0m 6s

Season 6 - Episode 280

Ep 280 - The Murder of Charles Preller

Ep 280 is loose! And we have a murder, a trunk and a mysterious French accent on our hands...Who was Charles Preller? Who was his young companion? And do you often leave your name on other people's pants?The secret ingredient is...some fancy fabrics!Sources this week include:https://www.historicalcrimedetective.com/ccca/murder-of-charles-preller-by-lover-hugh-brooks-1885/https://stlgayhistory.livejournal.com/14009.htmlhttps://www.murderbygaslight.com/2011/02/st-louis-trunk-tragedy.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Published: Feb 6, 2026Duration: 48m 33s

Season 6 - Episode 279

Ep 279 - The Rise of Catherine The Great

Ep 279 is loose! And we have the story of another famous woman from history - Empress of Russia, Catherine the Great! And it's not all horseplay...How did Catherine come to power? What became of Peter III? And will there never be justice for the rats?!The secret ingredient is...Russia!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find us and our cocktails at www.thepoisonerscabinet.com Join us Patreon: https://www.patreon.c...

Published: Jan 30, 2026Duration: 1h 1m 2s

Season 6 - Episode 278

Ep 278 - The Gatton Murders

Ep 278 is loose! And it's a grim tale this week of a bizarre and brutal attack on a family in Gatton, Queensland.What happened on that dusty road one festive night? Who was responsible? And did the banana farm have any luck?It's a grim one this week, so tread carefully.The secret ingredient is...a horse and cart!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find us and our cocktails at www...

Published: Jan 23, 2026Duration: 1h 2m 16s

Season 6 - Episode 277

Ep 277 - The Curse of the Hope Diamond

Ep 277 is loose! And we're telling the tale of the dazzling but deadly Hope Diamond...Where did the Hope Diamond come from? Who did it curse across history? And what did Mike the Dog have to do with its evil ways?!The secret ingredient is...a jeweller! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find us and our cocktails at www.thepoisonerscabinet.com Join us Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepoisonerscabinet ...

Published: Jan 16, 2026Duration: 59m 15s

Season 6 - Episode 276

Ep 276 - Joseph Elwell and the Perils of Bridge

Ep 276 is loose! Happy New Year, we are back with a classic locked room murder mystery!Who was Joseph Ewell? How did he end up dead in his New York home? And is Bridge really a dangerous game to play?The secret ingredient is...playing cards! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find us and our cocktails at www.thepoisonerscabinet.com Join us Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepoisonerscabinet...

Published: Jan 9, 2026Duration: 1h 1m 6s

Season 6 - Episode 275

Ep 275 - Christmas Q&A Special

Happy holidays, Merry Christmas and Good Krampus Vibes to all! This is our end of year, festive Q&A special - and extra long episode where we answer all of your questions, drink fizz and sample some spicy pigs-in-blanket.From queries about the show and poisons to our ideal festive snacks, perfect holiday and Nick's thing about being an official hermit, we have a lot of fun with this episode and hope you enjoy it too!∙Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Po...

Published: Dec 19, 2025Duration: 2h 17m 56s

Season 6 - Episode 274

Ep 274 - The Brutal Vengeance of Olga of Kiev

Ep 274 is loose! And we have another badass woman from history tell the tale of Saint Olga, one ruler you really did not want to mess with...Who was Olga? Why was she so hell bent on revenge? And should we use more birds in warfare?The secret ingredient is...a boat!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find us and our cocktails at www.thepoisonerscabinet.com Join us Patreon: h...

Published: Dec 12, 2025Duration: 59m 13s

Season 6 - Episode 273

Ep 273 - The Bloody History of Marie Tussaud

Ep 273 is loose! And we're diving into the history of one of the world's most famous attractions, Madame Tussauds!Who was the woman behind the famed house of wax? How did she learn her skills? And is this the most tenuous cocktail link in history?The secret ingredient is....wax!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find us and our cocktails at www.thepoisonerscabinet.com Join us Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/t...

Published: Dec 5, 2025Duration: 1h 11m 41s

Season 6 - Episode 272

Ep 272 - The Double Life of Eugène-François Vidocq

Ep 272 is loose and we're off to France to hear the tale of a man who played on both sides of the law...Who was Eugene? How did a criminal end up leading a police force? And how do YOU Google?The secret ingredient is...a rogue!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find us and our cocktails at www.thepoisonerscabinet.com Join us Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepoisonerscabinet </p...

Published: Nov 28, 2025Duration: 1h 4m 53s

Season 6 - Episode 271

Ep 271 - Kings, Queens and Clever Marketing in the Viking Age

Ep 271 is loose! And we're heading way back to the time of the Vikings for a few tales of adventure, of bloody feuds and very bad bargaining...What do you REALLY know about the Vikings? Who was Gunnhildr, Mother of Kings? And why you should never trust a Viking travel brochure...The secret ingredient is...Norway!Thanks again to Villains Rum for their help with one of this week's drinks!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever...

Published: Nov 21, 2025Duration: 1h 5m 32s

Season 6 - Episode 270

Ep 270 - Roxelana & The Ottoman Empire

Ep 270 is loose and we're off to the Ottoman Empire to learn about Hürrem Sultan who became one of the most powerful woman in the empire's history.Who was Roxelana? How did she win the heart of Suleiman the Magnificent? And why oh why oh WHY did this week's cocktail happen?The secret ingredient is...Constantinople!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find us and our cocktails at www.thepoisonerscabinet.com <p...

Published: Nov 14, 2025Duration: 56m 0s

Season 6 - Episode 269

Ep 269 - Eleanor of Aquitaine

Ep 269 is loose and we have another badass woman from history - the mighty Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine who ruled England AND France.How did she rise to power? How did she bag two kings? And are sons always more trouble than they are worth?The secret ingredient is...a QUEEN!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find us and our cocktails at www.thepoisonerscabinet.com Join us Patreon: https://www.patreon...

Published: Nov 7, 2025Duration: 54m 33s

Season 6 - Episode 268

EP 268 Halloween Special: The Terrifying Witch Trials of Europe

Ep 268 and our Halloween special is loose! And we have more gruesome tales of 'witches' and the truly chilling trials and hunts that took place in Europe for centuries.How did the witch trials start in Germany? What happened in Würzburg? And who was Magic Jack?The secret ingredient is... even MORE witches!!!Happy Halloween spooky ones!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find us and our cocktails at www.thepoisonerscabinet.c...

Published: Oct 31, 2025Duration: 1h 3m 40s

Season 6 - Episode 267

Ep 267 - Mad Science & The 'Real' Dr Frankenstein

Ep 267 is loose! And it being spooky season, we thought we should explore another 'Universal Monster' and dive into the history of Frankenstein!Who or what was the inspiration for Mary Shelley's great gothic novel? What crazy experiments were carried out in the pursuit of beating death? And how do you like your frogs' legs?The secret ingredient is...electricity!Here is the link to the Castle Frankenstein hoax broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYGRx1gDKgoGet cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week...

Published: Oct 24, 2025Duration: 58m 43s

Season 6 - Episode 266

EP 266 - Murder in Portsmouth & The Bloody Footprints

Ep 266 is loose! And this week a man and his housekeeper lie in pools of blood in their Portsmouth home...Who wanted Mr Langtrey dead? Why were these killings so vicious? And have we found another truly clueless policeman?The secret ingredient is...a barber's pole!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find us and our cocktails at www.thepoisonerscabinet.com Join us Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepoisonerscabinet <p...

Published: Oct 17, 2025Duration: 54m 53s