Rotten to the Core

…12 dates … …14 love gone wrong stories… …Will YOU be my Valentine? This Valentine's Day, prepare for a unique podcast experience! Shane Waters will introduce 14 crime podcast hosts. Each host brings a new, love gone wrong true story to mix. It's an extra special, two part, more than two-hour, Valentine event.  Part 2 of 2. Podcasts are listed here in order of appearance: In this Part 2 Episode: 1. Sirens 2. The Trail Went Cold 3. Method and Madness 4. True Crime Cases with Lanie 5. Crimelines 6. Love Murder 7. Foul Play: Crime Series In the Part 1 Episode: 1. Murder She Told 2. True Crime Island 3. Hillbilly Horror Stories 4. Tapes from the Darkside 5. Coffee and Cases 6. Gone Cold – Texas True Crime 7. Live, Laugh, Larceny

…12 dates … …14 love gone wrong stories… …Will YOU be my Valentine? This Valentine's Day, prepare for a unique podcast experience! Shane Waters will introduce 14 crime podcast hosts. Each host brings a new, love gone wrong true story to mix. It's an extra special, two part, more than two-hour, Valentine event.  Part 1 of 2. Podcasts are listed here in order of appearance: In this Part 1 Episode: 1. Murder She Told 2. True Crime Island 3. Hillbilly Horror Stories 4. Tapes from the Darkside 5. Coffee and Cases 6. Gone Cold – Texas True Crime 7. Live, Laugh, Larceny In the next Part 2 Episode: 1. Sirens 2. The Trail Went Cold 3. Method and Madness 4. True Crime Cases with Lanie 5. Crimelines 6. Love Murder 7. Foul Play: Crime Series

This episode will be a little different from our usual, as no one was ever caught or came forward to admit guilt. This is one story we can't go back and look at their childhood or anything else to help us wrap our minds around the rotten actions of Jack the Ripper. In our world today, where sex work is ever more popular. I felt that it is essential to be aware of the dangers that are often associated with the career, aside from lumps, bumps, and blisters. Sex workers are often put into very precarious situations and have to, more often than not, deal with some pretty shady people. Always get your money upfront, and don't fall in love. That link is: Patreon. If you enjoy listening to Rotten to the Core, please follow me on Instagram @itsrottentothecore. Please leave me a review too, wherever you listen at. I also have a Patreon if you'd like to join. I'm going to start adding bonus content after each episode, just some extra spilling of the tea that I have and less censored. I love the universe, but I cuss a little. I also have new postcards that I'd love to send to you. Follow me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. ‌Find me on all podcasting platforms. Support the show at Patreon. Visit me online.

Apparently, some people didn't pay close enough attention in school. This is one Rotten man who I know was taught to everyone with a basic education. So, why am I seeing so much antisemitism? There are even those who believe that the Holocaust was fake! On this episode of Rotten to the Core, we will take a deep dive into the life and unforgivable crimes of Adolf Hitler. A man who NO ONE should be praising, let alone on social media and television. Join me, learn, share and for the love of the Universe. Don't listen to the mad ramblings of a failed shoe salesman from Chicago. Find us on all podcasting platforms https://link.chtbl.com/Rotten Support the show at Patreon.com/itsrottentothecore Visit us online at: https://www.itsrottentothecore.com

On this episode, I will be joining Pia & Alex as we learn and discuss about a boy Maharaja who was bullied by Queen Victoria's forces into handing over his ancestral crown jewels, the Koh-i-Noor Diamond. They still remain apart of the British Crown Jewels, as the centerpiece of the monarch's crown and they refuse to return them to their rightful owners. This podcast is hosted by Joshua Waters, the queer & sultry “Not so Evil Queen” Listen to Crimes From the East here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. ‌Find us on all podcasting platforms. Support the show at Patreon. Visit us online. Check out Josh's other podcast Mystery Inc! 

Happy Holidays, my darlings! Sometimes this holiday can really bring out the rotten side of humanity, let's find out who! Now, I have known jolly old St. Nick for centuries & he has lent me a few of his past Naughty Lists so we can see who has been on them. We will go through several of history's most rotten people whom I believe would have definitely received coal in their stockings. Grab your chestnuts and suck your candy canes to a fine point! These tales will leave you everything but jolly! ‌Find us on all podcasting platforms. Support the show. Visit us online.

From the same team that brings you Rotten to the Core, we want to introduce you to Josh's new show Mystery Inc. If you enjoy talking about shady mysteries, Aliens, murder, legends, and of course the occasional tea - then Mystery Inc is the podcast for you! Together brothers Shane and Josh Waters travel in their Mystery Machine Tesla scouting out some of the world's best mysteries to share them here with you on Mystery Inc - which can be found wherever you listen to podcasts. Find all the places to listen. Visit Mystery Inc online. Follow Mystery Inc on Facebook. Shane also hosts Foul Play: Crime Series.

1930's Catholic Radio personality who spewed antisemitic opinions to millions of listeners. Often siding with Nazi ideas and helped to push their agenda here in the United States. This podcast is hosted by Joshua Waters, the queer & sultry “Not so Evil Queen” Visit us online. Find us on all podcasting platforms. Support the show by becoming a Patron.

What are you thankful for this year? How about the true tale about how the Pilgrims really treated their Native American neighbors. Did you believe they were kind and fair to them? The truth is far more darker than the plays we put on in school. Let's dive into this twisted history and discover the Rotten truth behind our beloved turkey fueled holiday of Gluttony. That pumpkin pie might not taste as sweet after you hear this unvarnished tale. Visit us online here. Find us on all podcasting platforms: https://link.chtbl.com/Rotten Support the show at Patreon.com/itsrottentothecore Episode Sponsor: - Listen to the SUSPECT podcast exclusively on Amazon Music

Where did evil come from? This lesson, we will go back far to some of the earliest known civilizations and the Dark Deities they created & worshiped. So, light your lanterns and grab your cloaks. Our journey awaits! This podcast is hosted by Joshua Waters, the queer & sultry “Not so Evil Queen” Visit us online. Find us on all podcasting platforms. Support the show at Patreon.

…1 campfire… …1 dark forest… …31 bone-chilling stories… …Will YOU survive the night? This Halloween season, enter the woods for a unique and truly epic podcast experience! Around the campfire Shane Waters will introduce 31 crime podcast hosts, including Joshua at Rotten to the Core. Each host brings a new, nerve-wracking true story to the circle. It's an extra special, two part, five-hour, Halloween event, but before hitting play you might want to ask yourself…can you really handle this much murder and mayhem? So, pull up to the fire and brace yourself for ‘A Nightmare Before Halloween' …but be warned… …bad things happen in these woods…. Podcasts are listed here in order of appearance: In this Part 2 Episode: - True Crime Island [https://tinyurl.com/y6kk2npj] - Based on a True Story [https://tinyurl.com/37axzn5z] - The Asian Madness Podcast [https://tinyurl.com/yckkxbjn] - Sistas Who Kill [https://linktr.ee/Sistas.Who.Kill.Podcast] - Hometown History [https://link.chtbl.com/hometownhistory] - Coffee and Cases [https://linktr.ee/coffeeandcases] - Military Murder [https://tinyurl.com/yc5fxjyh] - Dystopian Simulation Radio [https://tinyurl.com/khpw786w] - Cults, Crimes & Cabernet [https://linktr.ee/cultscrimesandcabernet] - Morbidology [https://tinyurl.com/mshyvxyt] - Dark Pountine [https://tinyurl.com/ycydanm9] - Hillbilly Horror Stories [https://tinyurl.com/567vxrkz] - True Consequences [https://tinyurl.com/39fpfv3h] - Gone Cold [https://tinyurl.com/ytzxudt8] - Crime Stories with Nancy Grace & Crime Online [https://tinyurl.com/3dxp47wf] - True Crime IRL & True Crime Sleep Stories [https://tinyurl.com/ykzwmnxr] In the last Part 1 Episode: - Foul Play: Crime Series [https://link.chtbl.com/foulplay] - Murder She Told [https://tinyurl.com/55473exk] - Crime Salad [https://tinyurl.com/4pbtdtpc] - Crimelines [https://linktr.ee/crimelines] - Frightful [https://link.chtbl.com/frightful] - Reverie True Crime [https://linktr.ee/paigeelmore] - Rotten to the Core [https://link.chtbl.com/Rotten] - The Trail Went Cold [https://tinyurl.com/2zydj3y] - Once Upon A Crime [https://www.truecrimepodcast.com] - Criminology [https://tinyurl.com/yvuu9u8d] - The Peripheral & Generation Why [https://link.chtbl.com/ThePeripheral] - Live, Laugh, Larceny [https://linktr.ee/Live.Laugh.Larceny.Podcast] - The Hidden Staircase [https://link.chtbl.com/TheHiddenStaircase] - True Crime Cases with Lanie & It's Haunted...What Now? [https://linktr.ee/LanieHobbs] - Obscura: A True Crime Podcast & Disaster [https://link.chtbl.com/obscura]

…1 campfire……1 dark forest……31 bone-chilling stories……Will YOU survive the night?This Halloween season, enter the woods for a unique and truly epic podcast experience! Around the campfire Shane Waters will introduce 31 crime podcast hosts, including Joshua at Rotten to the Core. Each host brings a new, nerve-wracking true story to the circle. It's an extra special, two part, five-hour, Halloween event, but before hitting play you might want to ask yourself…can you really handle this much murder and mayhem?So, pull up to the fire and brace yourself for ‘A Nightmare Before Halloween'…but be warned……bad things happen in these woods….Podcasts are listed here in order of appearance:In this Part 1 Episode: - Foul Play: Crime Series [https://link.chtbl.com/foulplay]- Murder She Told [https://tinyurl.com/55473exk]- Crime Salad [https://tinyurl.com/4pbtdtpc] - Crimelines [https://linktr.ee/crimelines]- Frightful [https://link.chtbl.com/frightful]- Reverie True Crime [https://linktr.ee/paigeelmore]- Rotten to the Core [https://link.chtbl.com/Rotten]- The Trail Went Cold [https://tinyurl.com/2zydj3y]- Once Upon A Crime [https://www.truecrimepodcast.com]- Criminology [https://tinyurl.com/yvuu9u8d]- The Peripheral & Generation Why [https://link.chtbl.com/ThePeripheral]- Live, Laugh, Larceny [https://linktr.ee/Live.Laugh.Larceny.Podcast]- The Hidden Staircase [https://link.chtbl.com/TheHiddenStaircase]- True Crime Cases with Lanie & It's Haunted...What Now? [https://linktr.ee/LanieHobbs]- Obscura: A True Crime Podcast & Disaster [https://link.chtbl.com/obscura]In the next Part 2 Episode: - True Crime Island [https://tinyurl.com/y6kk2npj]- Based on a True Story [https://tinyurl.com/37axzn5z]- The Asian Madness Podcast [https://tinyurl.com/yckkxbjn]- Sistas Who Kill [https://linktr.ee/Sistas.Who.Kill.Podcast]- Hometown History [https://link.chtbl.com/hometownhistory]- Coffee and Cases [https://linktr.ee/coffeeandcases]- Military Murder [https://tinyurl.com/yc5fxjyh]- Dystopian Simulation Radio [https://tinyurl.com/khpw786w]- Cults, Crimes & Cabernet [https://linktr.ee/cultscrimesandcabernet]- Morbidology [https://tinyurl.com/mshyvxyt]- Dark Pountine [https://tinyurl.com/ycydanm9] - Hillbilly Horror Stories [https://tinyurl.com/567vxrkz] - True Consequences [https://tinyurl.com/39fpfv3h] - Gone Cold [https://tinyurl.com/ytzxudt8]- Crime Stories with Nancy Grace & Crime Online [https://tinyurl.com/3dxp47wf]- True Crime IRL & True Crime Sleep Stories [https://tinyurl.com/ykzwmnxr]

“The slaughter was awful. words cannot describe the scene. the poor, deluded black men would run up to our men, fall upon their knees and with uplifted hands scream for mercy, but they were ordered to their feet and then shot down. Blood, human blood stood about in pools and brains could have been gathered up in any quantity.” -Achilles ClarkNathan Bedford Forrest was a Confederate Army General, as well as owning a large amount of land & slaves. His history is Racist, Rough and Rotten! Let's not erase history, instead let's learn about ALL of this man's barbaric actions!This podcast is hosted by Joshua Waters, the queer & sultry “Not so Evil Queen”-Visit us online at itsrottentothecore.com-Find us on all podcasting platforms: https://link.chtbl.com/Rotten-Support the show at Patreon.com/itsrottentothecore-Check out our other podcasts: itsarclightmedia.com

Francois's ruthless streak saw him advance rapidly amongst the buccaneers, predominantly raiding Spanish colonists. He was even given command of a small ship by the Governor of Tortuga, L'Olonnais gained a fearsome reputation for slaughtering the entire crew of any ship he captured. Even for a pirate, he was as ruthless as they come. “Who hurt you, Sir?”-Visit us online at itsrottentothecore.com-Find us on all podcasting platforms: https://link.chtbl.com/Rotten-Support the show at Patreon.com/itsrottentothecore-Check out our other podcasts: itsarclightmedia.com

When you hear the name Chanel, what comes to mind? For me, it's the double C's logo and the iconic little black dress; I love a great hat too! The world-famous brand has been around for decades. It seems to be the epitome of style, class, and sophistication. The founder Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel, or Coco as most know her was a woman born in poverty who used her skills with a needle and a man's affections to develop a brand. No, a lifestyle for the glitterati around the world.But what if I told you that the founder of the luxurious brand had ties to not only working with Nazis but being romantically involved and living with one during the war? Not just a Nazi, but a Nazi officer! She would spy for him against her own countrymen and humanity.This podcast is hosted by Joshua Waters, the queer & sultry “Not so Evil Queen” -Visit us online at itsrottentothecore.com-Find us on all podcasting platforms: https://link.chtbl.com/Rotten-Support the show at Patreon.com/itsrottentothecore-Check out our other podcasts: itsarclightmedia.com

Magic Mirror on the wall, who are the most rotten ones of all? Hello my darlings and welcome to Rotten to the Core. Here we will scribe to the past and discover some rotten apples throughout our history. Have no fear my pretties, for we shall learn a lesson. Not only about their horrendous deeds but also about our own power. Lets step out of the shadow of the past and help pull it toward the light.I'm your host Josh Waters and I'll be your Queen guiding you on our journey. Now come along dears, we have lessons to learn. History is waiting.

Jacques Mesrine just couldn't decide what type of negativity to spew into the world. So, he caused as much mayhem his twisted heart could come up with. Jacques would commit robbery, kidnapping, and even murder. Known as a master of disguise, he would find pleasure in eluding and escaping his captors for decades before his violent end.-Visit us online at itsrottentothecore.com-Find us on all podcasting platforms: https://link.chtbl.com/Rotten-Support the show at Patreon.com/itsrottentothecore-Check out our other podcasts: itsarclightmedia.com

What is in a hotdog? Join me on this episode about two different German killers who both ate and sold their victims meat. Grab the mustard because this episode has some bite to it.-Visit us online at itsrottentothecore.com-Find us on all podcasting platforms: https://link.chtbl.com/Rotten-Support the show at Patreon.com/itsrottentothecore-Check out our other podcasts: itsarclightmedia.com

There was nothing innocent about this Pope who drank the blood of children in an attempt to prolong his life. Join me as we discover more hidden truths in this disgraced Pontiff's bloodthirsty reign.-Visit us online at itsrottentothecore.com-Find us on all podcasting platforms: https://link.chtbl.com/Rotten-Support the show at Patreon.com/itsrottentothecore-Check out our other podcasts: itsarclightmedia.com

On today's episode we are going to be learning about the judge who oversaw the Salem Witch Trials in the 1600's. Even without any legal education, he would end up condemning 19 people to death by hanging and 1 man pressed to death for the crime of witchcraft. So gather round my sisters and brothers, and let's see what the tea leaves tell us about the Not so Honorable Judge William Stoughton, the Bloodthirsty Witch Hunter of Salem, Massachusetts.-Visit us online at itsrottentothecore.com-Find us on all podcasting platforms: https://link.chtbl.com/Rotten-Support the show at Patreon.com/itsrottentothecore-Check out our other podcasts: itsarclightmedia.comEpisode Sponsor:-Get 15% off your first order by going to CUTS CLOTHING.COM/ROTTEN

On this part-2 episode we will learn more about a Queen who is known as one of England's greatest rulers. That doesn't mean she still didn't do some grim things, even when they caused her great emotional turmoil. “Heavy is the head that wears the crown”, and we will learn just how true that is.This is the conclusion of our Queen Elizabeth 1st, two-part series. In part one, we learned about the early life, and trauma that our young princess had to endure before she was crowned. Let's jump right into her reign, and the rotten deeds she committed to keep it.-Visit us online at itsrottentothecore.com-Find us on all podcasting platforms: https://link.chtbl.com/Rotten-Support the show at Patreon.com/itsrottentothecore-Check out our other podcasts: itsarclightmedia.com

One of history's greatest leaders, Queen Elizabeth I lived a life that was far from a fairytale. Constantly on the lookout for danger, staying alive became a game she would master, well. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode, where we will learn about the early life of a Queen, and how she relied on some Rotten deeds to save her life, her crown, and her country.-Visit us online at itsrottentothecore.com-Find us on all podcasting platforms: https://link.chtbl.com/Rotten-Support the show at Patreon.com/itsrottentothecore-Check out our other podcasts: itsarclightmedia.comEpisode Sponsors:- Go to Apostrophe.com/CORE and click Begin Visit, thenuse our code CORE at sign up and you'll get your first visit for only five dollars!- Download your new favorite getaway, BEST FIENDS, for FREE today on the App Store or Google Play. You'll even get $5 worth of in-game rewards when you reach Level 5.

In the early Puritan colonies, the mere concept of homosexuality struck horror into the hearts of good, God-fearing men. Many thought that homosexuality was an impurity that could spread and eventually call down the fire and brimstone that was showered on Sodom and Gomorrah. Put on your reading glasses as we open our eyes, and gaze into the history of homophobia in the United States. Let's find out how the word Gay went from meaning carefree & cheerful to condemned.-Visit us online at itsrottentothecore.com-Find us on all podcasting platforms: https://link.chtbl.com/Rotten-Support the show at Patreon.com/itsrottentothecore-Check out our other podcasts: itsarclightmedia.comEpisode Sponsors:- Get 15% off your first order by going to CUTSCLOTHING.COM/ROTTEN.- Our Listeners get 10% off their first month at Betterhelp.com/core

We've all seen the movie & read the book. Now let's find out the history of one of the most iconic women to appear on screen. She may have swept things under the rug, but I brought my white gloves to find all the hidden secrets.-Visit us online at itsrottentothecore.com-Find us on all podcasting platforms: https://link.chtbl.com/Rotten-Support the show at Patreon.com/itsrottentothecore-Check out our other podcasts: itsarclightmedia.comEpisode Sponsors:-Download your new favorite getaway, BEST FIENDS, for FREE today on the App Store or Google Play- Get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/core- Save $10 on your first purchase when you go to StoryWorth.com/rotten

Mussolini would go from humble beginnings and into, in his words, “the most terrifying animal to ever have existed.” Only being second to Hitler and a few others such as Genghis Khan. This dictator would rise to power, only to end up hanging by his heels.-Visit us online at itsrottentothecore.com-Find us on all podcasting platforms: https://link.chtbl.com/Rotten-Support the show at Patreon.com/itsrottentothecore-Check out our other podcasts: itsarclightmedia.comEpisode Sponsors:-Save fifteen dollars off your first visit with an Apostrophe provider at Apostrophe.com/CORE when you use our code:CORE.-“Go to HelloFresh.com/rotten16 and use code rotten16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts!”-As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/core

The tortured life of an artists and the crimes and murder that fed his inspiration.-Visit us online at itsrottentothecore.com-Find us on all podcasting platforms: Rotten to the Core-Support the show at Patreon.com/itsrottentothecore-Check out our other podcasts: itsarclightmedia.comEpisode Sponsors:-Download your new favorite getaway, BEST FIENDS, for FREE today on the App Store or Google Play.-Get 15% off your first order by going to CUTSCLOTHING.COM/ROTTEN.-Get Honey for FREE at JoinHoney.com/RTC

Prostitute, pimp and witch doctor who would procure children for her affluent clientele in Barcelona and their vile desires. Once the innocent children were of no further use to her clients, she found new ways to sell their bodies piece by piece. -Visit us online at itsrottentothecore.com-Find us on all podcasting platforms: https://link.chtbl.com/Rotten-Support the show at Patreon.com/itsrottentothecore-Check out our other podcasts: itsarclightmedia.comEpisode Sponsors:- $100 off at talkspace.com, promo code rotten- Go to HelloFresh.com/rotten16 and use code rotten16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts!

The Japanese have a saying “You have three faces, The first face, you show to the world. The second face, you show to your close friends and your family. The third face, however, you never show anyone. It is the truest reflection of who you are.” Most of the world only saw the one face of Charles Chaplin, a comedy-driven vagabond who only wanted to make people laugh, but those closest to him were exposed to the faces that he never wanted to show the rest of the world.-Visit us online at itsrottentothecore.com-Find us on all podcasting platforms: https://link.chtbl.com/Rotten-Support the show at Patreon.com/itsrottentothecore-Check out our other podcasts: itsarclightmedia.comEpisode Sponsors:- Download your new favorite getaway, BEST FIENDS, for FREE today on the App Store or Google Play.- Get Honey for FREE at Joinhoney.com/RTC

To the Earl of Lucan, Irish potato famine horrors where so convincing of the urgent necessity of clearing the land. The land could not support the people, could never help the people; so, the people must go and he didn't care where or who survived the trip.-Visit us online at itsrottentothecore.com-Find us on all podcasting platforms: https://link.chtbl.com/Rotten-Support the show at Patreon.com/itsrottentothecore-Check out our other podcasts: itsarclightmedia.comEpisode Sponsors:- Sign up today at talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month with promo code rotten.-“Go to HelloFresh.com/rotten16 and use code rotten16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts!”-“Go to GreenChef.com/rotten130 and use code rotten130t o get $130 off, plus free shipping!”

We all grew up being told by our loved ones to not talk to strangers, and to never go with them if they try to get you into their car. Some of us may have had a few close calls, but for some unlucky few they did fall prey to the corrupt actions of another. The childlike naivete that nothing bad could actually happen to them, is quickly replaced by the realization that they are in dire trouble. My heart goes out to those poor innocent souls that had to experience that fear at any age, as they come to the realization that their parents won't be coming to rescue them. For seven-year-old Steven Stayner that was just the case.-Visit us online at itsrottentothecore.com-Find us on all podcasting platforms: https://link.chtbl.com/Rotten-Support the show at Patreon.com/itsrottentothecoreCheck out our other podcasts: itsarclightmedia.com

Do you believe a twelve year old could be Rotten to the Core and take the lives of other children after torturing them? Join me on this episode as we delve into the life, background and crimes of Jesse Pomeroy. The child murder who would spend the rest of his life in an isolated prison cell for committing heinous acts on his young victims. This episode contains mentions of violence and sexual assault against children.Please proceed with cautionVisit us online at itsrottentothecore.comFind us on all podcasting platforms: https://link.chtbl.com/RottenSupport the show at Patreon.com/itsrottentothecoreCheck out our other podcasts: itsarclightmedia.comEpisode Sponsors: -Visit talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month when you use promo code rotten at sign-up.-“Go to HelloFresh.com/rotten16 and use code rotten16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts!”

“Poisoning her Passion! Jane Toppan confesses to killing thirty-one persons” read the headline on July 22, 1902, from the Clinton Morning Age newspaper. It would go on to describe how a seemingly caring nurse had purposely poisoned her patients and became one of the United States' first serial killers. Investigators even spoke of her confession to her crimes, stating that “she has told of the death of her victims as if she were talking about a summer picnic where she enjoyed herself, of the fiendish subtlety she employed in ending human lives. The patience she maintained during the paroxysm's proceeding dissolution. The exuberance and joy that came to her as she watched their eyelids press down. No ghost has come to her in the midnight hours to disturb her dreams; no smarting of conscious visited her unnatural brain that excited either tears or sorrow”.Rotten to the Core:Visit us online at itsrottentothecore.comSupport the show at Patreon.com/itsrottentothecoreCheck out our other podcasts: itsarclightmedia.comEpisode Sponsor's:-Go to GreenChef.com/rotten130 and use code rotten130 to get $130off, plus free shipping!

What do we do when an opportunity comes knocking? Some of us may be hesitant and untrusting of things that seem too good to be true. While others jump at any chance to better their circumstances. Well, those are the type of victims most often sought after by con artists such as George C. Parker.If you've ever heard the expression “well if you believe that, then I have a bridge to sell you”, it comes from the rotten lifelong actions of Mr. Parker. He would make a living off the sufferings of others by “selling” them portions of major landmarks throughout New York City. Landmarks such as the Brooklynn Bridge, Ulysses' S. Grant's Tomb, and whatever else he could swindle someone with. Join me as we peel back the layers of this rotten man and learn how one of history's most successful con artists ended his days in a jail cell.Josh is referring to Shane Waters, his brother, the host of Foul Play and Hometown History.Visit us online at itsrottentothecore.comSupport the show at Patreon.com/itsrottentothecoreCheck out our other podcasts: itsarclightmedia.comEpisode Sponser:-Visit talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month when you use promo code Rotten at sign-up.

I absolutely love planning and organizing events. I take great pride in being able to control every aspect of the process and bring my vision to life. I am a stickler for efficiency and always aim to find the most effective way to execute my plans. I leave no stone unturned and always have backup plans in place, just in case something unexpected happens.It never occurred to me that there was a dark side to planning, and our lesson today is about a man named Adolf Eichmann, who helped Hitler streamline the Holocaust by making concentration camps more efficient killing machines.Let's learn how an innocent child could grow into one of the deadliest planners in history.Magic Mirror on the wall, who is the most rotten one of all?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Timothy McVeigh, the topic for our lesson today was what my biggest fear for my adult life would be: a man who grew up in a rural town, with his grandma as one of his only friends, who turned into a horribly rotten man and eventually hurt a lot of innocent people.He is responsible for the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history, and today, we will learn all about his life, find out what inspired him, and hopefully, learn something from him that we can use to better the world. Let's go!Magic mirror on the wall, who is the most rotten one of all?Support the show at http://Patreon.com/itsrottentothecoreVisit us online at: Rotten to the CoreAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Our lesson today is about a spoiled bully brat of a boy who grew to become the dictator of Cuba and was responsible for the deaths of tens of thousands of his people. He may have wanted the best for his people, but he went about getting it in every wrong way imaginable. So, let's refer to my mirror and learn all about the life of Fidel Castro—our Rotten Man of the Week. Magic mirror on the wall, who is the most rotten one of all? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this lesson, we will delve into the life of a man who held some troubling beliefs about women.As we peel back the layers of his story, we'll uncover some shocking truths about his treatment of his family.Despite his artistic brilliance, his loved ones were seen as nothing more than suffering muses who existed solely to inspire his creative masterpieces.Get ready to discover the rotten side of a celebrated artist, Pablo Picasso.Magic mirror on the wall, who is the most rotten one of all?Support the show on Patreon.Visit me online.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

If there is one thing I loathe, it's entitlement! I am happy to assist you with anything, but when someone demands and expects it, you can see yourself out!The villainous character in our lesson today is the embodiment of entitlement and the originator of sadism - the Marquis de Sade!Get it, Sade, Sadism! Here my Baptist traumatized butt just thought it was from Satan!I never imagined sadism was born from a spoiled aristocratic man-child!We should have known!Magic mirror on the wall, who is the most rotten one of all?Support the show at http://Patreon.com/itsrottentothecoreVisit us online at: Rotten to the CoreEpisode Sponsor: Head to Factormeals.com/rotten50 and use code ROTTEN50 to get 50% OFF.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Do not shed any tears for the devil, for he is not real. The true embodiment of wickedness resides within the human heart and is shown to us by my magical mirror.The man in our lesson today was so vile that he was given the nickname Dr. Satan. But even the devil wasn't as cruel and conniving as this man.Throughout his life, he engaged in deceitful, fraudulent, and violent behavior, leading up to his untimely demise by guillotine.Although it may have been the conclusion of his tale, let's uncover the valuable lessons we can learn from the rotten life of Dr. Marcel Petiot.Magic mirror on the wall, who is the most rotten one of all?Support the show at http://Patreon.com/itsrottentothecoreVisit us online at: Rotten to the CoreAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

E equals MC squared, but Albert Einstein's actions made him equal to or greater than Rotten!As I gazed into Albert's life, the phrase "ignorance is bliss" kept popping into my head, but I quickly realized that bliss doesn't teach us much.We can learn a lot from one of the greatest minds of all time, even from his mistakes.No, I'm not talking about his hair or preference for open-toed leather sandals.I am determined to gain a clear understanding of his character and how he treated his loved ones.So I'll do what the government did after he died and take a slice out of his prefrontal cortex and see what rotten things lay hidden.Magic mirror on the wall, who is the most rotten one of all?Support the show at http://Patreon.com/itsrottentothecoreVisit us online at: Rotten to the CoreAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's no surprise that we know a dictator here on Rotten when we see one. This is a special one in the fact that he passed his title to his son and now his grandson, who is the current leader of North Korea! They've convinced their subjects that they are basically gods and don't have brown stars or even need to defecate!They've kept much of their deeds hidden, so let's see if my magic mirror can see what is forbidden in the life and dictatorship of Kim Il-Sung!Visit me online.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Humans are always looking for someone to admire. Sometimes, it's a god, a celebrity, or someone influential from the past. I look up to Saint Dolly Parton and Eartha Kitt. During the Great Depression, there were some movie stars who garnered attention, but the real stars of the time were gangsters! We've learned about several of them already, but the biggest, baddest of them all was John Dillinger, the most famous bank robber in U.S. history. He not only robbed over twenty-four banks, but he also stole the hearts of the world, too…aside from maybe J. Edgar Hoover, who created a task force to find him. Let's peer into the past and see what we can learn from the rotten & handsome man, John Dillinger.https://www.blacklabelpodcasting.com/show/rotten/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We all know the work of Roald DahlHe gave the world characters like Willy Wonka and, my personal favorite, Matilda. But from the same mind came child killing witches and, more notoriously, Trunchbull. His writings are often accompanied with sadness suffering, and often paint women in an unflattering light, aside from Miss Honey.Let's take a peek beyond the pages of another famous children's author, and find out why his own wife dubbed him Rolled the Rotten, a more than well deserved nickname.Visit us online at: Rotten to the CoreSupport the show at http://Patreon.com/itsrottentothecoreAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Experience the fascinating and controversial life of Henry Ford in this eye-opening lesson. Discover how Ford revolutionized the automotive industry with his innovative assembly line, allowing for the mass production of the iconic Model T. Learn about his groundbreaking decision to pay workers a minimum wage and reduce their work hours, which transformed the lives of many and changed the structure of society. But behind the scenes, Ford's dark side is revealed, as he harbored racist and anti-Semitic beliefs. Uncover his connection to Adolf Hitler and the Nazis, and his brutal treatment of union organizers.Support the show at http://Patreon.com/itsrottentothecoreVisit us online at: Rotten to the CoreEpisode Sponsor:Head to FACTORMEALS.com/Rotten50 and use code Rotten50 to get 50% off!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, we delve into the dark and disturbing story of Harvey Weinstein, a once powerful and influential film producer whose reign of terror came crashing down. We explore the real-life horrors that women faced at the hands of this monster and how they ultimately found the strength to stand up and fight back. From his rise to power in the entertainment industry to his downfall and subsequent legal battles, we uncover the shocking truth behind Weinstein's actions.Support the show on Patreon. Visit us online.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Some of our lessons were about people who were born rotten; others were made rotten due to some trauma they endured.Today's lesson is about a young man whom I believe was rotten because it was the only way he knew how to live.Nevertheless, I feel that there is a lesson we can learn from the life of Billy the Kid.Let's find out what it is!Support the show on Patreon. Visit us online.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Discover the shocking truth about a familiar face from UK television in this gripping episode of Rotten to the Core. Join host Joshua Waters as he delves into the life of Jimmy Savile, a beloved TV personality and DJ who hid a dark secret. Learn how Seville's charitable contributions masked his predatory nature and the devastating impact he had on countless children. From his rise to fame to the shocking revelations after his death, this episode uncovers the truth about a man who used his power and influence to hide his misdeeds.Support the show on Patreon. Visit us online.Podcasts you heard in this episode:True Crime Larceny The Hidden Staircase Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Racial injustice is an ever-looming shadow that clings to our world. It has been happening since the first of mankind gained sentience and even with all of the time and history to learn better. Ignorance and racism still exist.We are all of one Earth, and it sickens me that imaginary lines that have been created to divide us from one another.There have been countless people throughout history and today who feel the opposite, and we've covered some of them here.Today's lesson is about the deadliest king in all of history, and that's saying something.His crimes against humanity are on par with that of Hitler, but I had never heard about him.His name was King Leopold II, and he was the King of Belgium from 1865 to 1909. During that time, he was responsible for the murder of over ten million people in the Congo Free State, and it made him the richest man in the world during his lifetime.Grab those lanterns, and let's learn about how money is the root of all evil.Support the show at http://Patreon.com/itsrottentothecoreVisit us online at: Rotten to the CoreEpisode Sponsor:Head to FACTORMEALS.com/Rotton50 and use code Rotton50 to get 50% off!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Violence is defined as “behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something. Even when someone takes a personal stance against violence, there are still many other ways to cause harm.While he certainly isn't the worst person we've covered, Mohandas Gandhi wasn't a saint either, even though there are many who say otherwise.It is true he did a great many things to help others during his lifetime, but we know history is never so black and white.Our lesson today is about the life of Gandhi and the rotten things he did and said that still cause strife to this day.itsrottentothecore.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I like to think of myself as a wise guy; by wise, I mean I can spot a rotten person from a mile away on a foggy day with my eyes closed.Yeah, see! There is one right there!I didn't have to look hard to find the man in today's lesson. There have been books, shows, movies, and everything else you can imagine about his life of crime and the hard time he served.Al Capone was a notorious mob boss who ran Chicago and had the police in his back pocket.He was eventually caught due to tax evasion, but not for all of the rotten things he did!Let's learn about the life and crimes of one of history's most famous mobsters and find out if he was rotten to the core or if it was just untreated syphilis!Magic mirror on the wall, who is the most rotten one of all?Episode Sponsor:Go to HelloFresh.com/rottenfree and use code rottenfree for FREE breakfast for life!Find us on all podcasting platforms Rotten to the CoreSupport the show at http://Patreon.com/itsrottentothecoreVisit us online at: Rotten to the CoreAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I have my fair share of knowledge on cults, The cult of Henry Cavil, Gaga, and Dollyisms. I also live in Indiana, after all, the birthplace of the Jim Jones cult, the People's Temple.Alas, we aren't here to learn about him today. I have another cult leader who I believe was just as rotten, only a lot better at hiding the crimes….eventually.He is the man responsible for the cult, I mean the Church of Scientology, and all thanks to a book, L. Ron Hubbard.Boy, it doesn't take much to start a cult…and that's terrifying.Find us on all podcasting platforms [Rotten to the Core](https://link.chtbl.com/Rotten "‌")Support the show at [http://Patreon.com/itsrottentothecore](http://patreon.com/itsrottentothecore "‌")Visit us online at: [Rotten to the Core](https://www.itsrottentothecore.com/ "‌")Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy