Podcast appearances and mentions of Harold Schechter

Toward the end of our conversation with Matt Fraction, he mentions how his upcoming Batman book with Jorge Jiménez represents where his Hawkeye series would have gone if he and David Aja had continued. What does that mean, exactly? It's complicated, and you'll just have to listen to this week's podcast to fully understand. And that's what we call in the biz, a big ol' tease. Our chat with Matt Fraction concludes our San Diego Comic-Con International coverage, and we're so frickin' excited that we get to do so with this writer and this creation. As longtime listeners know, Batman is one of our boys, and the character has never been in as many good hands as he is right now at DC. Beyond this new Batman relaunch with Fraction and Jiménez, we have stellar titles in Absolute Batman, Batman and Robin, Batman and Robin: Year One, Batman: Dark Patterns, and probably a half dozen books we're forgetting about at this moment. Batman, created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane, first appeared in Detective Comics #27, published on March 30th, 1939. The character's longevity makes him indestructible. He won't break, no matter what Matt Fraction and Jorge Jiménez do to him. This comes with tremendous freedom, allowing Fraction and Jiménez to throw everything of themselves into the character, and their longevity on the line will ultimately be determined by us, the readers. Having read the first two issues in the new series, we can happily report that Matt Fraction and Jorge Jiménez's take on the character is very much our jam, and rather unique from the other excellent flavors you can find on the stand every month. Their Batman operates in a semi-one-and-done structure, embracing the medium of comics while still satisfying those who crave long-haul storytelling. Mostly, it's a fun as hell ride that looks slick. These are superhero comics that are not afraid to be superhero comics. They're damn proud of it, in fact. However, before we dive into all the Batman talk with Matt Fraction, we must regale you with our recent comic shop road trip to Richmond and Virginia Beach, Virginia. We did it, gang. We've already completed our mission to visit fifty comic book shops in fifty-two weeks. We've learned a lot from this experiment, and we need to discuss both the wonderful and not-so-wonderful aspects we've observed in these stores. Strap in for some serious retail talk. Batman #1 is written by Matt Fraction, illustrated by Jorge Jiménez, colored by Tomeu Morey, lettered by Clayton Cowles, and published by DC. The first issue arrives in comic book shops on September 3rd. Our SDCC Coverage: Eric Powell and Harold Schechter on "Dr. Werthless" Alex Segura on Star Wars Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing on Thunderbolts Learn Oni Press SDCC Battle Plans Chip Zdarsky on Zdarsky Comic News Daniel Warren Johnson Live at Now Or Never Comics Gene Luen Yang and Andrew Joustra on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles This Week's Sponsors We're sponsored by 2000 AD, the greatest comic you're not reading! Within its pages is a whole universe of characters, from Judge Dredd and Strontium Dog to Rogue Trooper, Shakara, Halo Jones, and the poor sods slogging across the Cursed Earth in The Helltrekkers. Get a print subscription at your door every week - and the first issue is free! Or subscribe digitally, get free back issues, and download DRM-free copies of each issue for just $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible monthly comics for less than $10. Do you want in on the biggest secret in comics today? IDW Publishing's Godzilla line of books is comics' greatest secret weapon. They're constantly snagging rockstar creators like James Stokoe, Tom Scioli, Andrew MacLean, Louie Joyce, Jake Smith, Eric Powell, Rosie Knight, and Oliver Ono to unleash their talents on cinema's most significant kaiju universe. And this July, IDW is taking their Godzilla books to the next level by introducing the Kei-Sei era. This new shared universe line begins with Godzilla #1 by Tim Seeley and Nikola Čižmešija. There's a new Godzilla design, a mess load of Kaiju antagonists…and protagonists - plus, superpowered human characters. Thanks to IDW Publishing, it's a good time to be a fan of the Big G and quality comics. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the CBCC YouTube Channel and Prepare for The Stacks Brad and Lisa Gullickson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Sanford Greene in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Philip Kennedy Johnson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Steve Anderson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics David Brothers and Chip Zdarsky in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Benjamin Percy in the Stacks at Third Eye Comics Join Comic Book Club in Person Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. The Comic Book Couples Counseling TeePublic Merch Page. Don't forget to grab your tickets for our August 23rd Alamo Drafthouse Winchester screening of Lone Wolf and Cub: Babycart on the River Styx, co-sponsored by Four Color Fantasies. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.

For the past year, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise has been as exciting and essential as DC's Absolute Universe or Skybound's Energon Universe. Writer Jason Aaron and artist Juan Ferreyra have built an unmissable monthly comic, not to forget the numerous other splinter titles and crossover minis. Shortly before San Diego Comic-Con International, The Hollywood Reporter announced Aaron and Ferreyra's departure, and we were a little heartbroken. Their time on the book was too brief, but if they must go, the news that cartoonist extraordinaire Gene Luen Yang and lifelong Turtle maniac Freddie E. Williams II eased the pain some. One of our missions for this year's San Diego Comic-Con was to return with more news regarding the TMNT baton pass between Aaron and Ferreyra and Yang and Williams. After moderating IDW Publishing's “The New Era of Turtle Power” panel, we retreated to the Hilton Bayfront, where we had a lengthy conversation with Gene Luen Yang about his passion for the Turtles and how he would apply it to the series, starting with issue thirteen. Also discussed at San Diego Comic-Con, Andrew Joustra, the script coordinator for the animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, will write an arc for the newly announced Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series, bringing the iconic Fugitoid character to the latest iteration of the TMNT universe. As passionate fans of Fugitoid ourselves, we had to trap Joustra in a media room for a deep dive into his take on the character and why he put so much of himself into the troubled fugitive android. Today, you get two podcasts for the price of one. With Gene Luen Yang, we discuss where we find the Turtles when his story begins, how they've grown throughout the Jason Aaron and Juan Ferreyra run, and why a certain new antagonist was necessary for his story. With Andrew Joustra, we explore the Fugitoid concept, his relationship with the Turtles through the various franchise incarnations, and why this story is so deeply personal. Be sure to follow Gene Luen Yang on his website, Blue Sky, Instagram, and TikTok. Also, follow Andrew Joustra on his website, Blue Sky, and Instagram. Our SDCC Coverage: Eric Powell and Harold Schechter on "Dr. Werthless" Alex Segura on Star Wars Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing on Thunderbolts Learn Oni Press SDCC Battle Plans Chip Zdarsky on Zdarsky Comic News Daniel Warren Johnson Live at Now Or Never Comics This Week's Sponsors We're sponsored by 2000 AD, the greatest comic you're not reading! Within its pages is a whole universe of characters, from Judge Dredd and Strontium Dog to Rogue Trooper, Shakara, Halo Jones, and the poor sods slogging across the Cursed Earth in The Helltrekkers. Get a print subscription at your door every week - and the first issue is free! Or subscribe digitally, get free back issues, and download DRM-free copies of each issue for just $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible monthly comics for less than $10. Do you want in on the biggest secret in comics today? IDW Publishing's Godzilla line of books is comics' greatest secret weapon. They're constantly snagging rockstar creators like James Stokoe, Tom Scioli, Andrew MacLean, Louie Joyce, Jake Smith, Eric Powell, Rosie Knight, and Oliver Ono to unleash their talents on cinema's most significant kaiju universe. And this July, IDW is taking their Godzilla books to the next level by introducing the Kei-Sei era. This new shared universe line begins with Godzilla #1 by Tim Seeley and Nikola Čižmešija. There's a new Godzilla design, a mess load of Kaiju antagonists…and protagonists - plus, superpowered human characters. Thanks to IDW Publishing, it's a good time to be a fan of the Big G and quality comics. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the CBCC YouTube Channel and Prepare for The Stacks Brad and Lisa Gullickson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Sanford Greene in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Philip Kennedy Johnson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Steve Anderson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics David Brothers and Chip Zdarsky in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Benjamin Percy in the Stacks at Third Eye Comics Join Comic Book Club in Person Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. The Comic Book Couples Counseling TeePublic Merch Page. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.

As reported by The Beat, the Eisner-winning comics journalism website (hell yeah), Comic Book Couples Counselingkinda kicked off San Diego Comic-Con International this year with our Live Podcast Recording at Now or Never Comics in Downtown San Diego. On Tuesday, July 22nd, we invited superstar cartoonist Daniel Warren Johnson to chat with us after a signing at the shop. With The Moon Is Following Us recently concluded, his final issues of Transformerson their way, and the Kickstarter launch of his behemoth art book, we had a lot to discuss with DWJ. Today's episode presents the audio from our discussion in full, complete with questions from the audience, and a serious discussion of where The Moon Is Following Us took its readers, without spoiling the narrative for those who have not finished the comic. We also explore Daniel Warren Johnson's relationship with comic book shops and comic conventions. What is his ideal store? Is San Diego different from the many other comic conventions across this country? While our conversation with Daniel Warren Johnson may have launched Comic-Con for us, it represents the conclusion of our SDCC coverage. Please hit those links below to experience pop culture's greatest gathering as we bring numerous other creator interviews to your ears. Make sure you're following Daniel Warren Johnson on Blue Sky, Instagram, and his Website. Our SDCC Coverage: Eric Powell and Harold Schechter on "Dr. Werthless" Alex Segura on Star Wars Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing on Thunderbolts Learn Oni Press SDCC Battle Plans Chip Zdarsky on Zdarsky Comic News This Week's Sponsors We're sponsored by 2000 AD, the greatest comic you're not reading! Within its pages is a whole universe of characters, from Judge Dredd and Strontium Dog to Rogue Trooper, Shakara, Halo Jones, and the poor sods slogging across the Cursed Earth in The Helltrekkers. Get a print subscription at your door every week - and the first issue is free! Or subscribe digitally, get free back issues, and download DRM-free copies of each issue for just $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible monthly comics for less than $10. This July, IDW Publishing's Eisner-nominated cozy horror hit series returns in Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #1. Superstar Cartoonist Patrick Horvath's delightfully twisted tale about an anthropomorphic serial killer bear is returning to comic shops for a new story that is guaranteed to shock readers. Return to the seemingly idealistic suburban town of Woodbrook as Samantha, the bloodlusting brown bear, got away with her crimes and is now the town's one and only serial killer. Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #1 is out now from IDW Publishing. This July, one of the greatest creator-owned comic series of all time begins a powerful new chapter! From Oni Press, return to the Eisner-nominated world of The Sixth Gun as creators Cullen Bunn and Brian Hurtt reunite for The Sixth Gun: Battle for the Six #1 – an extra-sized comics' event told across three prestige format issues. The Sixth Gun is about to be Reborn anew - as it has been countless times across the centuries. This time, however, a brigade of familiar fighters is ready and waiting to challenge a secret cabal. The Sixth Gun: Battle for the Six #1 arrives in comic shops everywhere on July 23rd. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the CBCC YouTube Channel and Prepare for The Stacks Philip Kennedy Johnson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Steve Anderson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics David Brothers and Chip Zdarsky in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Benjamin Percy in the Stacks at Third Eye Comics Join Comic Book Club in Person Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. The Comic Book Couples Counseling TeePublic Merch Page. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.

Should Chip Zdarsky's promotional magazine, Zdarsky Comic News, win an Eisner at this weekend's San Diego Comic-Con International ceremony? We brought the question to him directly, and as you'll hear, he rejected the whole notion of a nomination extremely quickly. Zdarsky is having a ball working on his free periodical every month. He puts tremendous time, energy, and thought into each issue. Still, as far as the category of Best Comics-Related Periodical/Journalism is concerned, he wants someone else to take home the statue, and “knows” that someone else will take home the statue. We shall see the results very soon. Zdarsky Comic News began as a lark, as most things with Chip Zdarsky do. He turned his back on social media, adamantly believing it served no positive purpose, especially when it came to promoting his comics. Zdarksy Comic News' primary mission was to inform folks in comic shops about what he was working on and give them a little chuckle in the process. Since the first issue, however, Zdarsky Comic News has become its own unique monster. The cartoonist is slowly building a staff around himself, and it's time to decide whether or not to kill the beast or let it grow into something larger and more significant. Through advertising, Zdarsky Comic News pays for itself, but it might need a little more to become the next Comics Journal, or its evil stepbrother. Shortly before the 2025 Eisner Awards, we spoke with Chip Zdarsky about his free pamphlet, and that's all we talked about, which seemed to surprise him. If you want more Captain America talk or Public Domain conversation, you'll have to go somewhere else. We were only interested in Chip Zdarsky's mad side-hustle and what he thinks about the current state of comic book journalism. You can find Zdarsky Comic News at your local comic book shop, and you should also consider subscribing to Chip Zdarsky's Substack. Our SDCC Coverage: Eric Powell and Harold Schechter on "Dr. Werthless" Alex Segura on Star Wars Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing on Thunderbolts Learn Oni Press SDCC Battle Plans This Week's Sponsors We're sponsored by 2000 AD, the greatest comic you're not reading! Within its pages is a whole universe of characters, from Judge Dredd and Strontium Dog to Rogue Trooper, Shakara, Halo Jones, and the poor sods slogging across the Cursed Earth in The Helltrekkers. Get a print subscription at your door every week - and the first issue is free! Or subscribe digitally, get free back issues, and download DRM-free copies of each issue for just $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible monthly comics for less than $10. Do you want in on the biggest secret in comics today? IDW Publishing's Godzilla line of books is comics' greatest secret weapon. They're constantly snagging rockstar creators like James Stokoe, Tom Scioli, Andrew MacLean, Louie Joyce, Jake Smith, Eric Powell, Rosie Knight, and Oliver Ono to unleash their talents on cinema's most significant kaiju universe. And this July, IDW is taking their Godzilla books to the next level by introducing the Kei-Sei era. This new shared universe line begins with Godzilla #1 by Tim Seeley and Nikola Čižmešija. There's a new Godzilla design, a mess load of Kaiju antagonists…and protagonists - plus, superpowered human characters. Thanks to IDW Publishing, it's a good time to be a fan of the Big G and quality comics. In stores this June, Oni Press proudly presents a science fiction icon's unlikely return to existence in Benjamin #1 - a new, prestige format limited series from Philip K. Dick Award winner Ben H. Winters and artist Leomacs. Do you remember the work of acclaimed novelist Benjamin J. Carp? Across more than 44 novels and hundreds of short stories, Carp established himself as a counterculture revolutionary. He died in 1982, after years of Southern Californian excess finally claimed his life...until 2025...when Benjamin Carp awakens, alive, in a burned-out motel room on the fringes of Los Angeles. Explore the metatextual nexus between existence and oblivion, past and future, genius and madness, this June in Benjamin #1 – only from Oni Press. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the CBCC YouTube Channel and Prepare for The Stacks Philip Kennedy Johnson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Steve Anderson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics David Brothers and Chip Zdarsky in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Benjamin Percy in the Stacks at Third Eye Comics Join Comic Book Club in Person Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. The Comic Book Couples Counseling TeePublic Merch Page. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.

You don't need to be told this: San Diego Comic-Con International is a comic convention unlike any other in the world. As yearly attendees, it's our favorite time of the year at our favorite place on the planet, but what does such a colossal gathering of geekdoms truly mean for a publisher, and how can a company raise its voice above a million other competing screams? We presented these questions to Oni Press Publisher and President Hunter Gorinson, as well as Editor-in-Chief Sierra Hahn. Somehow, they're madly in love with SDCC, and we're eager to share with you the Oni Press 2025 Comic-Con battle plan. From their words, you can form your path to conquering Comic-Con. This year marks the third anniversary of Hunter Gorinson and Sierra Hahn's time at Oni Press. You've undoubtedly noticed, they've been extremely productive. Beyond recent partnerships with EC and the NacelleVerse, they've recently announced dealings with Elijah Wood, Daniel Noah, and Josh C. Waller's SpectreVision. High Strangeness is a five-part experiment in sequential storytelling, featuring firsthand accounts of real paranormal encounters, guided by creators such as Chris Condon, Christopher Cantwell, Christian Ward, Dave Chisholm, Zac Thompson, and Cecil Castellucci. Say no more, we're in. We also discuss the recently announced Crownsville from Rodney Barnes and Elia Bonetti. This supernatural twist on true-life horror is precisely what you want from the co-creator of Killadelphia, and it's guaranteed to stir profound emotions in any contemporary reader. Hunter Gorinson and Sierra Hahn are very excited for folks to discover what Barnes and Bonetti are brewing with this one. Most importantly, our conversation puts you on the showfloor at San Diego Comic-Con as a publisher. The stakes are as high as the excitement that runs down every aisle. Whether you want to attend SDCC as a guest or a creator, our chat with Gorinson and Hahn will get you strategizing your own Comic-Con mission statement. Make sure you're following Oni Press on their Website, Blue Sky, and Instagram. Our SDCC Coverage: Eric Powell and Harold Schechter on "Dr. Werthless" Alex Segura on Star Wars Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing on Thunderbolts This Week's Sponsors We're sponsored by 2000 AD, the greatest comic you're not reading! Within its pages is a whole universe of characters, from Judge Dredd and Strontium Dog to Rogue Trooper, Shakara, Halo Jones, and the poor sods slogging across the Cursed Earth in The Helltrekkers. Get a print subscription at your door every week - and the first issue is free! Or subscribe digitally, get free back issues, and download DRM-free copies of each issue for just $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible monthly comics for less than $10. This July, IDW Publishing's Eisner-nominated cozy horror hit series returns in Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #1. Superstar Cartoonist Patrick Horvath's delightfully twisted tale about an anthropomorphic serial killer bear is returning to comic shops for a new story that is guaranteed to shock readers. Return to the seemingly idealistic suburban town of Woodbrook as Samantha, the bloodlusting brown bear, got away with her crimes and is now the town's one and only serial killer. Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #1 is out now from IDW Publishing. This July, one of the greatest creator-owned comic series of all time begins a powerful new chapter! From Oni Press, return to the Eisner-nominated world of The Sixth Gun as creators Cullen Bunn and Brian Hurtt reunite for The Sixth Gun: Battle for the Six #1 – an extra-sized comics' event told across three prestige format issues. The Sixth Gun is about to be Reborn anew - as it has been countless times across the centuries. This time, however, a brigade of familiar fighters is ready and waiting to challenge a secret cabal. The Sixth Gun: Battle for the Six #1 arrives in comic shops everywhere on July 23rd. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the CBCC YouTube Channel and Prepare for The Stacks Philip Kennedy Johnson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Steve Anderson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics David Brothers and Chip Zdarsky in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Benjamin Percy in the Stacks at Third Eye Comics Join Comic Book Club in Person Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. The Comic Book Couples Counseling TeePublic Merch Page. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.

If you've read comics from the Hivemind, aka Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing, then you know their specialty. Everyone goes to therapy! Whether you're Peter Quill, Bucky Barnes, or Brad and Lisa Gullickson, if you're in a Hivemind comic, or reading a Hivemind comic, you're entering some kind of therapeutic discussion. Kelly and Lanzing put their characters on the couch, asking them some tough questions and listening to their answers. The results are always compelling, especially if we examine their recent run on Marvel's Thunderbolts. Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing recently finished their time on Thunderbolts, wrapping up their even larger Bucky Barnes story, with Doomstrike, out now as a five-issue series. As part of our San Diego Comic-Con Internationalcoverage, happening all week long on Comic Book Couples Counseling, we put the Hivemind in session with our particular brand of armchair psychology. The result, we hope, is an engaging, thorough exploration of who Bucky Barnes was, is, and will be. Not to mention all the other beautiful “heroes” brooding their way through the Thunderbolts team. We discuss their original plan for Bucky Barnes and how that evolved throughout Thunderbolts and the One World Under Doom event. We consider how Bucky's time as The Revolution parallels Captain America's time as Nomad, and why the character needed to become a cause rather than simply existing as a fist...or a trigger finger. It's a heavy conversation at times, but also one packed with joy and excitement. Just like their Thunderbolts comic. Thunderbolts: Doomstrike issues one through five are now available from Marvel Comics. They're written by Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing, illustrated by Tommaso Biachi, colored by Yen Nitro, and lettered by Joe Sabino. Make sure you're following Collin Kelly on Blue Sky and Instagram, and Jackson Lanzing on Blue Sky and Instagram. Our SDCC Coverage: Eric Powell and Harold Schechter on "Dr. Werthless" Alex Segura on Star Wars This Week's Sponsors We're sponsored by 2000 AD, the greatest comic you're not reading! Within its pages is a whole universe of characters, from Judge Dredd and Strontium Dog to Rogue Trooper, Shakara, Halo Jones, and the poor sods slogging across the Cursed Earth in The Helltrekkers. Get a print subscription at your door every week - and the first issue is free! Or subscribe digitally, get free back issues, and download DRM-free copies of each issue for just $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible monthly comics for less than $10. Do you want in on the biggest secret in comics today? IDW Publishing's Godzilla line of books is comics' greatest secret weapon. They're constantly snagging rockstar creators like James Stokoe, Tom Scioli, Andrew MacLean, Louie Joyce, Jake Smith, Eric Powell, Rosie Knight, and Oliver Ono to unleash their talents on cinema's most significant kaiju universe. And this July, IDW is taking their Godzilla books to the next level by introducing the Kei-Sei era. This new shared universe line begins with Godzilla #1 by Tim Seeley and Nikola Čižmešija. There's a new Godzilla design, a mess load of Kaiju antagonists…and protagonists - plus, superpowered human characters. Thanks to IDW Publishing, it's a good time to be a fan of the Big G and quality comics. In stores this June, Oni Press proudly presents a science fiction icon's unlikely return to existence in Benjamin #1 - a new, prestige format limited series from Philip K. Dick Award winner Ben H. Winters and artist Leomacs. Do you remember the work of acclaimed novelist Benjamin J. Carp? Across more than 44 novels and hundreds of short stories, Carp established himself as a counterculture revolutionary. He died in 1982, after years of Southern Californian excess finally claimed his life...until 2025...when Benjamin Carp awakens, alive, in a burned-out motel room on the fringes of Los Angeles. Explore the metatextual nexus between existence and oblivion, past and future, genius and madness, this June in Benjamin #1 – only from Oni Press. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the CBCC YouTube Channel and Prepare for The Stacks Philip Kennedy Johnson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Steve Anderson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics David Brothers and Chip Zdarsky in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Benjamin Percy in the Stacks at Third Eye Comics Join Comic Book Club in Person Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. The Comic Book Couples Counseling TeePublic Merch Page. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.

If you're a comic book reader like we are, around the same time you learn about Batman and Robin, you're introduced to the medium's scariest boogeyman, Dr. Fredric Wertham. The publication of his Seduction of the Innocent in 1954 thrust Wertham into the popular consciousness, sparking hysteria and moral panic, hindering the medium's growth, and significantly harming the artists who worked within it. We assumed that Harold Schechter and Eric Powell's latest true crime collaboration would roast Wertham viciously, but Dr. Werthless is far too good a work to be an attack. Schechter and Powell reveal a much more complicated character, one who devoted years of his life to the Civil Rights movement and experienced tremendous horror while working with some of this nation's most notorious human monsters. Eric Powell, the creator of The Goon, knows a thing or two about this art form and how it can stir an intense reaction from “concerned citizens.” The era in which Wertham's book dominated boob tube conversation does not feel too far away from 2025, as politicians charge against graphic novels and libraries. The concerns around what stories can be told and who should be telling them indicate their power to influence and broaden our perspectives beyond the tiny universe within our eyeline. The desire to police narratives stems from fear and a need to control. If someone tells you not to read a book or watch a movie, you must read that book and watch that movie. As you'll hear, we had a wonderful time chatting with Harold Schechter and Eric Powell about Dr. Werthless. We discuss comic books' greatest boogeyman and all the complexities that brought him to write Seduction of the Innocent. We dig into this medium's power, the artists who were hurt by Werthem's attack, and how it all relates to what we're seeing around us today. Also, we may argue about what is and is not a comic book. Fun stuff! Dr. Werthless is now available as a hardcover from Dark Horse Comics. You can find more information on the comic by visiting Powell's site or Schecter's site. You can find Eric Powell on Bluesky and Instagram, and Harold Schechter on Facebook HERE. This Week's Sponsors We're sponsored by 2000 AD, the greatest comic you're not reading! Within its pages is a whole universe of characters, from Judge Dredd and Strontium Dog to Rogue Trooper, Shakara, Halo Jones, and the poor sods slogging across the Cursed Earth in The Helltrekkers. Get a print subscription at your door every week - and the first issue is free! Or subscribe digitally, get free back issues, and download DRM-free copies of each issue for just $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible monthly comics for less than $10. Do you want in on the biggest secret in comics today? IDW Publishing's Godzilla line of books is comics' greatest secret weapon. They're constantly snagging rockstar creators like James Stokoe, Tom Scioli, Andrew MacLean, Louie Joyce, Jake Smith, Eric Powell, Rosie Knight, and Oliver Ono to unleash their talents on cinema's most significant kaiju universe. And this July, IDW is taking their Godzilla books to the next level by introducing the Kei-Sei era. This new shared universe line begins with Godzilla #1 by Tim Seeley and Nikola Čižmešija. There's a new Godzilla design, a mess load of Kaiju antagonists…and protagonists - plus, superpowered human characters. Thanks to IDW Publishing, it's a good time to be a fan of the Big G and quality comics. In stores this June, Oni Press proudly presents a science fiction icon's unlikely return to existence in Benjamin #1 - a new, prestige format limited series from Philip K. Dick Award winner Ben H. Winters and artist Leomacs. Do you remember the work of acclaimed novelist Benjamin J. Carp? Across more than 44 novels and hundreds of short stories, Carp established himself as a counterculture revolutionary. He died in 1982, after years of Southern Californian excess finally claimed his life...until 2025...when Benjamin Carp awakens, alive, in a burned-out motel room on the fringes of Los Angeles. Explore the metatextual nexus between existence and oblivion, past and future, genius and madness, this June in Benjamin #1 – only from Oni Press. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the CBCC YouTube Channel and Prepare for The Stacks Steve Anderson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics David Brothers and Chip Zdarsky in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Benjamin Percy in the Stacks at Third Eye Comics Join Comic Book Club in Person CBCC's Comic Shop Road Trip Patreon Exclusive: Saga of the Swamp Thing Book Club Support Your Local Comic Shop Free Patreon Series Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. The Comic Book Couples Counseling TeePublic Merch Page. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.

Comic Reviews DC o        Gotham City Sirens: Unfit for Orbit 1 by Leah Williams, Haining, Ivan Plascencia Marvel o        Bring on the Bad Guys: Green Goblin 1 by Ethan Parker, Griffin Sheridan, Matteo Della Fonte, Mattia Iacono; Marc Guggenheim, Michael Sta. Maria, Dono Sanchez-Almara o        Captain America 1 by Chip Zdarsky, Valerio Schiti, Frank Martin o        Godzilla vs. Thor 1 by Jason Aaron, Aaron Kuder, Jesus Aburtov o        Wolverines and Deadpools 1 by Cody Ziglar, Roge Antonio, Guru eFX o        X-Men: Prelude to a Future Past 1 by Chris Claremont, Salvador Larroca, Guru eFX o        X-Men: Hellfire Vigil 1 by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Javier Garron; Jed MacKay, Netho Diaz, Sean Parsons; Stephanie Phillips, Roi Mercado; Geoffrey Thorne, Marcus To; Gail Simone, Luciano Vecchio; Eve Ewing, Federica Mancin; Alex Paknadel, Declan Shalvey; Jason Loo, Sara Pichelli; Murewa Ayodele, Luciano Vecchio o        Marvel Unlimited §  HERBIE 5 by Nathan Stockman AWA o        Charlamagne Tha God Presents Illuminati 1 by Bryan Edward Hill, Denys Cowan, Bill Sienkiewicz, Marco Lesko Image o        Gehenna: Naked Aggression 1 by Patrick Kindlon, Maurizio Rosenzweig, Matteo Vattani o        Sisterhood: A Hyde Street Story 1 by Maytal Zchut, Leila Leiz, Alex Sinclair OGN Countdown Superman's Good Guy Gang Vol 1 by Rob Justus Karmapolis Vol 1: The Land of Cars by Nick Bertozzi Miss Camper by Kat Fajado Unico Vol 2: Hunted by Samual Sattin, Osamu Tezuka, Gurihiru Free Piano (Not Haunted) by Whitney Gardner Dr. Werthless: The Man Who Studied Murder and Nearly Killed the Comics Industry by Harold Schechter, Eric Powell Flash Gordon: Girl From Infinity Vol 1 by Marguerite Bennett, Bev Johnson Additional Reviews: Jurassic World Rebirth Ironheart part 2 My Hero Academia s1 News: Dynamite in dire straits thanks to Diamond Trailers: Odyssey teaser, Boys Go To Jupiter Comics Countdown (02 Jul 2025): 1.     Black Hammer: Spiral City 7 by Jeff Lemire, Teddy Kristiansen 2.     Absolute Green Lantern 4 by Al Ewing, Jahnoy Lindsay 3.     Immortal Thor 25 by Al Ewing, Pasqual Ferry, Jan Bazaldua, Justin Greenwood, Matt Hollingsworth, Romulo Fajardo Jr. 4.     Godzilla vs Thor 1 by Jason Aaron, Aaron Kuder, Jesus Aburtov 5.     Resurrection Man: Quantum Karma 4 by Ram V, Anand Radhakrishnan, Mike Spicer 6.     Captain America 1 by Chip Zdarsky, Valerio Schiti, Frank Martin 7.     Batgirl 9 by Tate Brombal, Takeshi Miyazawa, Mike Spicer 8.     Sisterhood: A Hyde Street Story 1 by Maytal Zchut, Leila Leiz, Alex Sinclair 9.     Arcana Royale 3 by Cullen Bunn, A.C. Zamudio, Bill Crabtree 10.  JSA 9 by Jeff Lemire, Diego Olortegui, Luis Guerrero

Fantagraphics O-Rama: The Devil's Grin by Alex Graham and The Idris File by Dix, Dr. Werthless by Harold Schechter and Eric Powell from Dark Horse, Fantastic Four #1, Absolute Martian Manhunter, X-Files, Tank Chair, Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring, Harvey Horror: Black Cat Mystery Volume 4 from PS Artbooks, Action Comics, New History of the DC Universe, plus a whole mess more!

My special guest tonight is true crime author and researcher Harold Schechter who's here to discuss his new book about the first mass killing of it's kind in the United States. Get his book Maniac: The Bath School Disaster and the Birth of the Modern Mass Killer on Amazon.In 1927, while the majority of the township of Bath, Michigan, was celebrating a new primary school—one of the most modern in the Midwest—Andrew P. Kehoe had other plans. The local farmer and school board treasurer was educated, respected, and an accommodating neighbor and friend. But behind his ordinary demeanor was a narcissistic sadist seething with rage, resentment, and paranoia. On May 18 he detonated a set of rigged explosives with the sole purpose of destroying the school and everyone in it. Thirty-eight children and six adults were murdered that morning, culminating in the deadliest school massacre in US history.Maniac is Harold Schechter's gripping, definitive, exhaustively researched chronicle of a town forced to comprehend unprecedented carnage and the triggering of a “human time bomb” whose act of apocalyptic violence would foreshadow the terrors of the current age.Unlock a world of mystery!Join our exclusive community and instantly access over 1,000 ad-free episodes, mind-blowing bonus segments, and much more. Dive deeper into the unknown with content that challenges what you think you know.For nearly a decade, Mysterious Radio has taken listeners on a journey through the strange, the unexplained, and the downright chilling. And now, we're taking things to the next level—with even more immersive content available only to our most dedicated listeners.With millions of listeners around the globe, the next era of Mysterious Radio is unfolding. The majority of episodes and exclusives will be reserved for our inner circle of members.Step beyond the veil and claim your place in the next chapter of the unknown. OPEN THE DOORJoin our Patreon for ad-free listening and more bonus content.Follow us on Instagram @mysteriousradioFollow us on TikTok mysteriousradioTikTokFollow us on Twitter @mysteriousradioFollow us on Pinterest pinterest.com/mysteriousradioLike us on Facebook Facebook.com/mysteriousradio]

Cette semaine, direction Cleveland au cœur des années 30 , juste après la Prohibition. Le grand héros de l'Amérique, Eliot Ness, célèbre pour avoir fait tomber Al Capone, prend la tête de la sécurité publique de la ville de Cleveland. Mais il va se retrouver face à une menace encore plus sombre qu'un baron du crime : un tueur en série insaisissable. Dans ce nouvel épisode de ComicsDiscovery, votre podcast préféré consacré à la bande dessinée américaine, nous explorons Torso, l'un des premiers titres de Brian Michael Bendis, co-écrit avec Marc Andreyko. Les deux auteurs nous plongent dans l'une des histoires les plus troublantes de leur ville natale, un fait divers glaçant adapté en comic book noir et publié en France chez Delcourt. Torso : du true crime en comics Qui sont les auteurs ?Si vous lisez régulièrement des comics, le nom de Brian Michael Bendis vous est certainement familier. Véritable pilier du comics américain des années 2000-2010, on lui doit des titres phares comme Ultimate Spider-Man, la création du célèbre Miles Morales, ou encore les grandes heures de Jessica Jones dans la série Alias. Il est reconnu pour sa capacité à donner vie à ses personnages à travers des dialogues réalistes et percutants. Plus surprenant : il est aussi le dessinateur de Torso, qu'il illustre dans un style brut, presque expressionniste, qui renforce l'ambiance oppressante du récit. De son côté, Marc Andreyko, co-auteur de Torso, est peut-être un peu moins médiatisé, mais tout aussi talentueux. Scénariste engagé, notamment en faveur de la cause LGBT+, il est l'auteur de titres marquants comme Manhunter chez DC Comics ou l'anthologie Love is Love, publiée en hommage aux victimes de la tuerie d'Orlando. Son écriture se distingue par une forte dimension humaine et sociale. The Cleveland Torso Murderer : un fait divers glaçantTorso adapte une histoire vraie, l'une des plus sombres de Cleveland. Entre 1934 et 1938, un tueur en série inconnu enlève des personnes défavorisées issues des bidonvilles, avant de disséminer des fragments de corps un peu partout dans la ville. La presse le surnommera le Cleveland Torso Murderer. Peu avant le début de ces crimes, Eliot Ness est nommé chef de la sécurité de la ville, chargé de superviser la police et les pompiers. Rapidement, le tueur s'amuse à le provoquer, allant jusqu'à déposer des cadavres à quelques mètres de son domicile. C'est cette traque haletante que Bendis et Andreyko mettent en scène dans leur roman graphique noir. Un contexte social lourdLa grande dépression frappe de plein fouet les États-Unis. Cleveland est envahie par des milliers de personnes à la recherche de travail. Beaucoup s'entassent dans des bidonvilles improvisés, qui deviennent le terrain de chasse du tueur. Sur la dizaine de meurtres, la police ne parviendra à identifier que deux victimes. Leurs histoires, comme celles des autres, restent largement méconnues. Malgré cette tragédie, Torso parvient à offrir un véritable témoignage historique. Le récit, sombre et intense, dévoile un pan oublié de l'histoire des États-Unis, tout en mettant en lumière les injustices sociales de l'époque. Bendis et Andreyko n'oublient jamais de donner une dimension humaine à leur enquête. Un comics marquant, entre enquête et témoignageTorso est une lecture incontournable pour les amateurs de true crime, de thrillers policiers et de bandes dessinées engagées. Le style visuel de Bendis, très éloigné de ce qu'il fera plus tard chez Marvel, donne une personnalité unique à l'ouvrage. C'est aussi l'occasion rare de découvrir l'un des seuls titres qu'il ait illustré lui-même. Que vous soyez passionné d'enquêtes criminelles, d'histoires vraies ou simplement curieux de découvrir un comics indépendant percutant, Torso mérite clairement un coup d'œil. Vous aimez le true crime et le polar ?Si vous êtes amateur de true crime ou de polar noir en bande dessinée, on vous recommande chaudement d'autres épisodes de ComicsDiscovery dans la même veine : Incognito de Ed Brubaker et Sean Phillips :

Michael and Jess talk about the comics "Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done?" by Harold Schechter and Eric Powell and The Ring, Volume 1 by Hiroshi Takahashi and Misao Inagaki.

Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines the case of Albert Fish. Though he appeared harmless, Fish was anything but; his crimes were fueled by a disturbing blend of sadism, cruelty, and unimaginable depravity. Candice unpacks the disturbing psychology behind his crimes and the twisted fantasies that fueled his brutality. Then, she sits down with legendary true crime author Harold Schechter, who wrote Deranged: The Shocking True Story of America's Most Fiendish Killer!, to discuss Fish's traumatic past, his chilling confessions, and what his case reveals about the darkest corners of the human mind.Be the first to know about Wondery's newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterNeed more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive episodes, early access to new ones, and they're always ad-free. Start your free trial in the Wondery App or visit wondery.app.link/TI5l5KzpDLb now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done? is a 2021 graphic novel that pairs historical true crime author Harold Schechter and Eric Powell, writer and illustrator of the monster punch-up comic The Goon. Jack and Kate revisit the horrifying true tale of the Butcher of Plainfield–this time, in comic book style. What impact did this case have on pop culture, and why does it continue to fascinate us? How were the ‘90s a different country, and why did that country smell like grunge? Is the true crime genre Horrible Exploitation or Cool Exploitation? All these questions and more will be explored in this episode of the podcast. BBfBP theme song by True Creature.  Find us at BadBooksBadPeople.com, on Twitter @badbooksbadppl, Instagram @badbooksbadpeople, on Bluesky @badbooksbadppl.bsky.social, and on Facebook. Got questions, comments or feedback? Email us at badbooksbadpeople@gmail.com

Ein Rentner wird am helllichten Tag erschossen - und der Täter fährt seelenruhig davon. Erst später wird klar, wie gefährlich er wirklich ist - und dass er nicht zum ersten Mal gemordet hat. Seine Taten wirken zunächst ziellos, seine Motive undurchschaubar. Doch dann offenbart Herbert Mullin sein verstörendes Geheimnis. Was hat ihn zu diesen grausamen Taten getrieben? --- Content Hinweis --- In dieser Folge sprechen wir über brutalen Mord unter anderem an Minderjährigen. Wenn du dich mit diesem Thema nicht wohlfühlst, hör dir diese Folge bitte nicht alleine an. --- Links --- Foto von Herbert Mullin: https://t1p.de/2q2yp Zeitungsartikel über die Opfer: https://t1p.de/71l7t Doku „Born To Kill“: https://t1p.de/cucz2 Buch „The Insanity Offense“ von Edwin Fuller Torrey: https://t1p.de/b2t1i Buch „The Serial Killer Files“ von Harold Schechter: https://t1p.de/mi8a6 --- Werbepartner [Werbung] --- Rabattcodes und Links von unseren Werbepartnern findet ihr unter https://linktr.ee/schwarzeakte --- Social Media & Kontakt --- Instagram: @schwarzeakte YouTube: @SchwarzeAkte TikTok: @schwarzeakte Mail: schwarzeakte@julep.de Website: www.schwarzeakte.de --- Credits --- Hosts: Anne Luckmann & Patrick Strobusch Redaktion: Johanna Müssiger Schnitt: Anne Luckmann Intro und Trenner gesprochen von: Pia-Rhona Saxe Producer: Lea Backes & Falko Schulte Eine Produktion der Julep Studios Impressum: www.julep.de/impressum [Wir übernehmen keine Haftung für die Inhalte externer Links.] --- SPOILER --- In diesem Fall wurde ein Urteil gesprochen.

True Crime author Harold Schechter joins Kendall and Casey for True Crime Tuesday to discuss his book Hell's Princess, which details the case of Belle Gunness, a female serial killer who was active in La Porte, Indiana at the turn of the century.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT : 30:00 What is it that fascinates us when it comes to serial killers and their horrific crimes. How is it that "serial killer culture" is even a thing, or how "murderabilia" is a collectors' hobby? Top selling author Harold Schechter joins us today to talk about his career as a true crime author and historian Harold is the author of such works as Deviant, Hell's Princess, Psycho USA, Murderabilia, The A to Z Encyclopedia of Serial Killers and many many more, check out his website at https://haroldschechter.com/ So kick back, enjoy, and please subscribe, rate and share the show, Let's keep the audience growing and feel free to reach out to us at Trans.History.Rambling@gmail.com And hey, why not check out our merch store for t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, stickers, magnets and a whole host of other items. https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics that may not be suitable for all listeners. Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

I den andra och avslutande delen om den luffande mördarduon så dyker vi ner i den påstådda hemliga sekten Hand of Death, tar oss en titt på Henry och hans förhållande till den unga Becky samt mordet på Adam Walsh som kom att få den största kulturella impact'en någonsin.  Huvudsaklig information kommer från böckerna Hand of Death: The Henry Lee Lucas Story av Max Call baserat på intervjuer med Lucas. Samt Serial Killers A to Z av Harold Schechter och Serial Killer: the method and manners and monsters av Peter Vronsky Stöd Oknytt på Patreon för att öka kvalitén på avsnitten och ta del av bonusmaterial: https://www.patreon.com/oknytt Följ Oknytt på sociala medier!  Insta: @oknyttpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Oknyttpod  Har du en berättelse du vill att vi ska ta upp? Maila den till: oknyttpod@gmail.com

Dags att hoppa in i ett väldigt önskat tema, nämligen Henry Lee Lucas och Ottis Toole. I första avsnittet går pojkarna igenom barndomstiden och de första brotten för dessa två luffiga mördare samt hur de slutligen träffades.  Huvudsaklig information kommer från böckerna Hand of Death: The Henry Lee Lucas Story av Max Call baserat på intervjuer med Lucas. Samt Serial Killers A to Z av Harold Schechter och Serial Killer: the method and manners and monsters av Peter Vronsky Stöd Oknytt på Patreon för att öka kvalitén på avsnitten och ta del av bonusmaterial: https://www.patreon.com/oknytt Följ Oknytt på sociala medier!  Insta: @oknyttpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Oknyttpod  Har du en berättelse du vill att vi ska ta upp? Maila den till: oknyttpod@gmail.com

H.H. Holmes, America's first serial killer, lured victims to his sinister "Murder Castle" during the 1893 Chicago World's Fair before his capture and controversial execution, leaving a haunting legacy of evil that persists to this day. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting apps: https://talkmurder.com/subscribeSupport us on patreon: https://patreon.com/talkmurderSee our technology: https://talkmurder.com/gearContent warning: the true crime stories discussed on this podcast can involve graphic and disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.Fair use disclaimer: some materials used in this work are included under the fair use doctrine for educational purposes. Any copyrighted materials are owned by their respective copyright holders. Questions regarding use of copyrighted materials may be directed to legal [@] Talkocast.com

Harold Schechter : American true crime writerHarold Schechter is an American true crime writer who specializes in serial killers. He is a professor of American literature and popular culture at Queens College, City University of New York. Schechter's essays have appeared in numerous publications including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, and the International Herald Tribune. He is the editor of the Library of America volume, True Crime: An American Anthology. His newest book, The Mad Sculptor (about a sensational triple murder at Beekman Place in New York City in 1937), was published in February 2014.[1]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Although we tend to think of mass shooters as a modern day phenomenon, in truth these deranged individuals have been around for a lot longer than you think. In this episode I tell you the story of Howard Unruh, who in 1949 strolled through his Camden, New Jersey neighborhood and murdered 13 people in just as many minutes. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theconspiratorspodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0_SAREQYopjrr0CNIrrRrQ Notes: https://www.pulitzer.org/article/mass-shooting-tight-deadline https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/story-first-mass-murder-us-history-180956927/ https://www.amazon.com/Rampage-Bloodlands-collection-Harold-Schechter-ebook/dp/B07CSZ5YY5/ref=sr_1_24?crid=19O7V46CTNEFV&keywords=harold+schechter&qid=1705754859&s=digital-text&sprefix=harold+schechter%2Cdigital-text%2C134&sr=1-24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us in our final part of Earle and his crazy life! References: Bestial: The Savage Trail of a True American Monster by Harold Schechter. Murderpedia Social Media: addictedtomurderpodcast@gmail.com @addictedtompodcast on IG @addictedtomurderpodcast on others

The Eisner Awards have cut their journalism category for this year's awards. The next Ghost Rider will be a villain, teases Marvel. Harold Schechter and Eric Powell are reteaming for a graphic novel about Dr. Wertham and the Comics Code Authority. All on Comic Book Club News for January 11, 2024.SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join us as we discuss the sad childhood of little Earle and how he developed some interesting psychiatric disorders. References: Bestial: The Savage Trail of a True American Monster by Harold Schechter. Murderpedia Social Media: addictedtomurderpodcast@gmail.com @addictedtompodcast on IG @addictedtomurderpodcast on others

From veteran true crime master Harold Schechter comes a unique look into the history of crime told through the dark objects left behind. The false teeth of a female serial killer from 1908, the cut-and-paste confession of the Black Dahlia killer, the newly cracked cipher of the Zodiac killer, the shotgun used in the Clutter family murders, which were made famous by Truman Capote's true crime classic In Cold Blood—these are more than simple artifacts that once belonged to notorious murderers. They are objects of fascination to the legion of true crime obsessives around the world. And not merely for fleeting dark thrills, but because they represent a way to better understand those who we typically label monsters in lieu of learning how they actually became one.In Murderabilia, veteran true crime writer Harold Schechter presents 100 murder-related artifacts spanning two centuries (1808–2014), with accompanying stories of various lengths. A visual and literary journey, it presents a history unlike any previously told in the true crime genre, one that speaks to the dark fascination of true crime fans while also presenting a larger historical timeline of how and why we continue to be captivated by the most sensational crimes and killers among us. MURDERABILIA: A History of Crime in 100 Objects-Harold SchechterThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3269715/advertisement

Henry and Marcus catch up with returning guest and master of true crime storytelling - Harold Schechter to discuss his newest book Murderabilia: A History of Crime in 100 Objects.

Explore the dark recesses of the criminal mind as true crime legend Harold Schechter joins us in the Crypt. Listen closely as we dissect the intriguing world of collecting murder memorabilia, hear never-before-released audio of Ed Gein's voice, and unravel the psychology behind our fascination with monsters and serial killers. In this expansive conversation, we peel back the layers on his captivating new book, 'Murderabilia: A History of Crime in 100 Objects', get details on Harold Schechter's real-time reaction of hearing Ed Gein's voice, and find out if this alters the psychological profile of Gein. We also tackle the defining 'signature crimes' of each era, the media's role in glamorizing them, the horrific tales of Albert Fish, BTK, Son of Sam, John Wayne Gacy, and Harold's selection process when it comes to choosing the deranged subjects of his novels. --

Nearly one month since 41-year-old Ruby Franke and her business partner were charged with six counts of aggravated child abuse, new shocking developments have surfaced in the case. Franke's 12-year-old son was allegedly held captive in Jodi Hildebrandt's home, duct taped alongside his sister, and starved before escaping to a neighbor's home who said he was “covered in wounds.” The Law&Crime Network's Jesse Weber breaks down the top seven most disturbing developments in Franke and Hildebrandt's case since their arrest.PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW:Murderabilia by Harold Schechter: order your copy now wherever books are sold or at bit.ly/MurderabiliaHistoryOfCrime. Hosts:Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweberAngenette Levy: https://twitter.com/Angenette5LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION:YouTube Management - Bobby SzokePodcasting - Sam GoldbergVideo Editing - Michael DeiningerScript Writing - Savannah WilliamsonGuest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane KayeSocial Media Management - Vanessa BeinSTAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK:Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3yWhere To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletterRead Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2IqoLAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrimeTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetworkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I den avslutande delen om The Gorilla Killer går Marcus och Christoffer igenom tiden i Kanada och hur man äntligen lyckades få fast Earl Leonard Nelson Huvudsaklig information kommer från boken Bestial: The Savage Trail of a True American Monster av Harold Schechter.    Missa inte EXTRAVSNITT på PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/oknytt Följ Oknytt på sociala medier!  Insta: @oknyttpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Oknyttpod  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@oknyttpod Har du en berättelse du vill att vi ska ta upp? Maila den till: oknyttpod@gmail.com

Albert W. Hicks was once one of the most infamous considered one of the most infamous murderers in history. But today his name has been almost forgotten. He was a murderer, a gangster, and the last pirate publicly executed in America. Sources: https://www.nypl.org/blog/2011/06/01/history-half-shell-intertwined-story-new-york-city-and-its-oysters https://www.amazon.com/Last-Pirate-New-York-Gangster-ebook/dp/B07H73QH5J https://www.amazon.com/Pirate-Bloodlands-collection-Harold-Schechter-ebook/dp/B07CSWVB9Y/ref=sr_1_1?crid=30NZ5YL8MM7PC&keywords=the+pirate+harold+schechter&qid=1693665454&s=digital-text&sprefix=the+pirate+harold+shechter%2Cdigital-text%2C105&sr=1-1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I den tredje delen om Earle Leonard Nelson, går Christoffer och Marcus in på morden han utförde i Portland och hur polisen envisades om att tro att alla mord var självmord.  Huvudsaklig information kommer från boken Bestial: The Savage Trail of a True American Monster av Harold Schechter.      Missa inte EXTRAVSNITT på PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/oknytt Följ Oknytt på sociala medier!  Insta: @oknyttpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Oknyttpod  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@oknyttpod Har du en berättelse du vill att vi ska ta upp? Maila den till: oknyttpod@gmail.com

I del 2 om Earle Leonard Nelson går Christoffer och Marcus igenom livet efter inspärrningen på mentalsjukhuset och de första av alla de mord han kom att utföra.   Huvudsaklig information kommer från boken Bestial: The Savage Trail of a True American Monster av Harold Schechter.    Missa Inte EXTRAVSNITT på PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/oknytt Följ Oknytt på sociala medier!  Insta: @oknyttpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Oknyttpod  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@oknyttpod Har du en berättelse du vill att vi ska ta upp? Maila den till: oknyttpod@gmail.com

Dags att ta sig an mannen som beskrivits som USAs första seriemördare i modern tid, personen som var inspirationen till Hitchcocks mästerverk Shadow of a Doubt: Earle Leonard Nelson eller som han kom att bli kallad: The Dark Strangler, The Smiling Stranger, Jack The Strangler men framförallt The Gorilla Killer.  I den första delen går Christoffer och Marcus igenom Nelsons märkliga uppväxt och introduktion till vuxenlivet. En början om en ensam pojke men ju mer man lär känna denna pojke desto mer förstår man varför ingen ville vara med honom.  Huvudsaklig information kommer från boken Bestial: The Savage Trail of a True American Monster av Harold Schechter.    Missa Inte EXTRAVSNITT på PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/oknytt Följ Oknytt på sociala medier!  Insta: @oknyttpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Oknyttpod  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@oknyttpod Har du en berättelse du vill att vi ska ta upp? Maila den till: oknyttpod@gmail.com

This is the updated version of an early 3-part episode on New York serial killer Albert Fish, with updated information and a special lesson on paraphilias. TRIGGER WARNING: EVERYTHING. Child torture and murder, rape, cannibalism, sadomasochism, etc etc etc Follow this link to become a Teacher's Pet:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1662730/supportE-mail me at Pugmomof1@gmail.com; visit me on Instagram as True Crime University_Donate via PayPal to help me keep the show going: bullymom7@yahoo.com   References:   Wikipedia, Deranged by Harold Schechter, Diagnostic and Statistic Manual of Mental Disorders, Psychology Today, murderpedia.com, criminalmindsfandom.com, metro.co.uk, independent.co.ukMy music is "Motivational Day" by AudioCoffee from Pixabay MusicSupport the show

A Civil War veteran who perpetrated one of the most ghastly mass slaughters in the annals of U.S. crime. A nineteenth-century female serial killer whose victims included three husbands and six of her own children. A Gilded Age “Bluebeard” who did away with as many as fifty wives throughout the country. A decorated World War I hero who orchestrated a murder that stunned Jazz Age America. While other infamous homicides from the same eras—the Lizzie Borden slayings, for example, or the “thrill killing” committed by Leopold and Loeb—have entered into our cultural mythology, these four equally sensational crimes have largely faded from public memory. A quartet of gripping historical true-crime narratives, Butcher's Work restores these once-notorious cases to vivid, dramatic life. BUTCHER'S WORK-True Crime Tales of American Murder and Madness-Harold Schechter

This crazy story gets even crazier. Kate describes the details of how this trusted nurse managed to poison her way through an entire family before she was finally stopped. Fatal: the Poisonous Life of a Female Serial Killer, by Harold Schechter https://books.google.com/books?id=et_4igQ-15kC&printsec=frontcover&dq=fatal+jolly+jane+toppan+book&hl=en&newbks=1&newbks_redir=0&source=gb_mobile_search&ovdme=1&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjyvL-iyNH7AhVQElkFHXkxBNEQ6wF6BAgJEAU ********** Intro/outro: New Media, Olive Musique Cover art: Blossom Creative Studio, Jenny Hamilton Instagram: @medcrimespodcast Follow, like, share, subscribe!  Visit us at: Www.medcrimespodcast.com

Belle Gunness immigrated to the United States in the late 1800's from Norway with big dreams of marrying well and raising a family of her own. However, when life didn't go exactly as planned, she tried to find a way to success on her own... by any means necessary. In Part 1 of this 2 Part Episode on Belle Gunness we hear of her early days in the United States and the tragic and very suspicious deaths of her first two husbands. If you think Part 1 is wild, just wait until the 2nd half of Belle's life...References & Resources:https://www.legendsofamerica.com/belle-gunness/https://youtu.be/UDPaWql4S9Qhttps://www.biography.com/crime-figure/belle-gunnesshttps://laportecountyhistory.org/exhibits/belle-gunness/Hell's Princess by Harold Schechter

You might have heard of Belle Gunness, one of America's most famous female serial killers. But author Harold Schechter explains that her murderous motives were more complicated than we might think. How did she die? Written, researched, and hosted by Kate Winkler Dawson/producer Alexis Amorosi/sound designer Andrew Eapen/composer Curtis Heath/web designer Ilsa Brink Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com    If you have suggestions for historical crimes that could use some attention, email me: info@tenfoldmorewicked.com  Follow me on social: @tenfoldmore (Twitter) / @tenfoldmorewicked (Facebook and Instagram)    2022 All Rights Reserved  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 128 is loose and we're off to New York City for a scandalous tale of poison, fitness fanatics and strange parcels in the post...Who were the Molineux family? Who held grudges down the gym? And is whiskey the cure for everything?The secret ingredient is...knickerbockers!Join us on Patreon to get extra episodes every week, and come and follow us on Instagram Twitter and FacebookSources this week include The New York Court of Appeals Archives, The Devil's Gentleman by Harold Schechter, The Republic and The New York Times, Chemistry World and Susan Spellen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Belle Gunness collected many nicknames during the early 1900s including “Hell's Princess,” “The Indiana Ogress,” and–most dramatically–“The Mistress of the Castle of Death.” She was known for her strength and the parade of males visiting her 48-acre farm. The problem was, all these men mysteriously disappeared. Join us for part two and finale of the Belle Gunness mystery.Content Warning: Child mortality  Tea of the Day: Mocha TeeccinoTheme Music by Brad Frank Sources:https://allthatsinteresting.com/belle-gunnesshttps://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/queen-black-widows-murdered-dozens-farm-article-1.2028012https://laportelibrary.org/at-the-library/explore-local/belle-gunness/https://www.grunge.com/385160/things-you-didnt-know-about-serial-killer-belle-gunness/https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/109612050/swanhild-christine-reuterskioldhttps://www.biography.com/crime-figure/belle-gunnesshttps://murderpedia.org/female.G/g/gunness-belle.htmHell's Princess: The Mystery of Belle Gunness, Butcher of Men by Harold Schechter

Belle Gunness collected many nicknames during the early 1900s including “Hell's Princess,” “The Indiana Ogress,” and–most dramatically–“The Mistress of the Castle of Death.” She was known for her strength and the parade of males visiting her 48-acre farm. The problem was, all these men mysteriously disappeared. Join us for part one of the Belle Gunness mystery.Content Warning: Child mortality  Tea of the Day: Bewley's Irish Breakfast TeaTheme Music by Brad FrankSources:https://allthatsinteresting.com/belle-gunnesshttps://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/queen-black-widows-murdered-dozens-farm-article-1.2028012https://laportelibrary.org/at-the-library/explore-local/belle-gunness/https://www.grunge.com/385160/things-you-didnt-know-about-serial-killer-belle-gunness/https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/109612050/swanhild-christine-reuterskioldhttps://www.biography.com/crime-figure/belle-gunnesshttps://murderpedia.org/female.G/g/gunness-belle.htmHell's Princess: The Mystery of Belle Gunness, Butcher of Men by Harold Schechter

Kalifornien, 1926: Ein junger Mann klopft an eine Tür. In seinen auffallend großen Händen hält er eine Bibel. Die Hausherrin öffnet. Der junge Mann möchte ein Zimmer mieten. Sie lässt ihn ein und zeigt ihm das Zimmer. Nichtsahnend, dass der Mann, den sie gerade eingelassen hat, zu einem der berüchtigtsten Serienmörder aller Zeiten werden wird und dass sie sein erstes Opfer ist. In dieser Folge erzählen wir euch die Geschichte von Earle Nelson. Besser bekannt als „Gorilla Killer“ oder „The Dark Strangler“. ***Werbung*** Die Links und Infos zu unseren Werbepartnern findet ihr unter https://linktr.ee/schwarzeakte ***Schwarze Akte Mystery*** Unseren zweiten Podcast „Schwarze Akte Mystery“ hört ihr jeden Sonntag bei Podimo! Unter go.podimo.de/mystery könnt ihr Podimo 30 Tage kostenlos testen. ***Mord am Wochenende*** Die neuen Folgen der Schwarzen Akte könnt ihr auch ohne Werbung und schon am Samstag für 2,99€ / Monat hören! Weitere Infos hört ihr hier: https://bit.ly/akte-werbefrei ***Fallvorschläge*** Du hast von einem mysteriösen Fall gehört, den wir uns mal genauer anschauen sollten? Gerne immer her damit! Damit wir keinen Fall übersehen, schick uns deinen Vorschlag am besten über unser Formular. Das findest du unter www.bit.ly/akte-vorschlag Danke für deine Unterstützung! ***Links zum Fall*** Foto von Earle Nelson in der Zeitung: https://bit.ly/akte114-earle *** Artikel über Lobotomie: https://bit.ly/akte114-artikel *** Karte, auf der Earle Nelsons Reise und Morde in den letzten Monaten vor seiner Verhaftung eingezeichnet sind: https://bit.ly/akte114-karte *** Das Buch „Bestial“ von Harold Schechter: https://bit.ly/akte114-buch ***Wir übernehmen keine Haftung für die Inhalte externer Links*** Herzlich willkommen bei der Schwarzen Akte - dem Mystery True Crime Podcast. Es sind Details, die ein gewöhnliches Verbrechen von einem unglaublichen Mysterium unterscheiden. Wir stellen euch hier Fälle vor, bei denen sich eure Nackenhaare sträuben und von denen ihr bislang steif und fest behauptet hättet, dass so etwas nie im Leben passieren kann. Jeden Dienstag veröffentlichen wir eine neue Folge mit außergewöhnlichen Kriminalfällen und überlegen, ob auch an der merkwürdigsten Spekulation doch ein Fünkchen Wahrheit zu erkennen ist. Schreibt uns gern eure Theorien an schwarzeakte@julep.de, auf Instagram an @schwarzeakte, auf Facebook an @SchwarzeAktePodcast oder auf YouTube an @SchwarzeAkteTrueCrimePodcast Hosts: Anne Luckmann & Christopher Bücklein Redaktion: Anja Lehmann Produktion: Falko Schulte Eine Produktion der Julep Studios ***SPOILER*** In diesem Fall wurde ein Urteil gesprochen.

Tony speaks with True Crime Writer and Professor Harold Schechter about his book Hell's Princess: The Mystery of Belle Gunness, Butcher of Men. In the pantheon of serial killers, Belle Gunness stands alone. She was the rarest of female psychopaths, a woman who engaged in wholesale slaughter, partly out of greed but mostly for the sheer joy of it. Between 1902 and 1908, she lured a succession of unsuspecting victims to her Indiana “murder farm". Some were hired hands. Others were well-to-do bachelors. All of them vanished without a trace. When their bodies were dug up, they hadn't merely been poisoned, like victims of other female killers. They'd been butchered.Hell's Princess is a riveting account of one of the most sensational killing sprees in the annals of American crime: the shocking series of murders committed by the woman who came to be known as Lady Bluebeard. The only definitive book on this notorious case and the first to reveal previously unknown information about its subject, Harold Schechter's gripping, suspenseful narrative has all the elements of a classic mystery - and all the gruesome twists of a nightmare.Be sure to like and share this episode! Subscribe to never miss a new episode! There is new TRUTH BE TOLD content three times each week: tune into the MINUTEMAN REPORT, hosted by Robert Hensley, live on Mondays at 3P PT/6P ET, check out TRUTH BE TOLD TRANSFORMATION hosted by Bonnie Burkert, live on Wednesdays at 3P PT/6P ET, and join Tony Sweet with the original TRUTH BE TOLD on Fridays Live at 3P PT/6P ET!Learn more about TRUTH BE TOLD online at www.truthbetoldworldwide.comBe sure click on our SHOP page to get official TRUTH BE TOLD merchandise!Follow Tony on TikTok @truthbetoldparanormall

Ed Gein is a legend in the world of true crime and horror.  Multiple horror movie franchises are built off of his case.  He was a monster.  He was also a very friendly and helpful neighbor who was described as meek and spineless.  This "spineless" man created nightmares when left to his own devices.  This story is so rough we had to bring in a special celebrity guest just to tone down some of the nastiness.  Prepare yourself before you listen to the life of Ed Gein.SHOW NOTEShttps://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/m%27naughten_rulehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Geinhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/ed-geinhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/ed-gein-houseDeviant, Harold Schechter (1998) https://www.amazon.com/Deviant-True-Story-Original-Psycho-ebook/dp/B003L77UI4/ref=sr_1_4?crid=MXHORVV4FMA&keywords=ed+gein&qid=1652055062&sprefix=ed+gein%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-4Lullaby: The Fear Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vol-xiv-the-inspiration-of-texas-chainsaw-ed-gein/id1583172613?i=1000552403403

April 1874. Present day Colorado. A half-starved weather-beaten Alfred Packer came limping into the Los Pinos Indian Agency seeking refuge. Feet covered in rags he claimed he had a harrowing story to tell. The man was ushered in and given food which he vomited up almost as soon as he got it down. Too long without he explained, asking instead for whiskey. Anything that would calm his stomach and hopefully his trembling hands. Finally, Alfred spoke. Said he had been a guide up in the mountains for some prospectors. They hit some bad weather and worse luck. He himself got snow-blinded and the other five would-be miners abandoned him. For the next two months this survivor somehow scrapped by - living by his wits, surviving the hellish winter, and making it to civilization all on his own, with almost no supplies. An amazing tale of endurance, for sure. There's just one catch - Alfred Packer didn't seem all that malnourished. Matter of fact, the man seemed pretty well fed. And his story? Well, it had holes.   Who was Alfred Packer? Was he truly guilty of the crimes that would see him spend nearly two decades behind bars? And what's human flesh taste like, anyway? Pass the chianti and crack open the fava beans as we delve into the life and times of the Colorado Cannibal, Alfred Packer.   Email me! https://www.wildwestextra.com/contact/   Check out my website! https://www.wildwestextra.com/   Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wildwest   Man-Eater: The Life and Legend of an American Cannibal by Harold Schechter - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1503944212?asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.YEHGNY7KFAU7   What Does Human Meat Taste Like | The Guardian - https://www.theguardian.com/science/the-lay-scientist/2010/sep/05/human-meat-taste-cannibal   The Body Trade | Reuters - https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/usa-bodies-brokers/   Guy Serves Friends Tacos Made From Amputated Foot | Vice - https://www.vice.com/en/article/gykmn7/legal-ethical-cannibalism-human-meat-tacos-reddit-wtf   More Book Recommendations! https://www.amazon.com/shop/wildwestextravaganza?listId=2H6WTE0CNW87P   Wild West Extravaganza Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/bloodybeaver

My special guest tonight is true crime author and researcher Harold Schechter who's here to discuss his new book about the first mass killing of it's kind in the United States. Get his book Maniac: The Bath School Disaster and the Birth of the Modern Mass Killer on Amazon. Do you enjoy paranormal episodes? Follow our new podcast 'Paranormal Fears' on any podcast app or Apple Podcasts. Enjoy the AD-FREE versions of our latest episodes and our archives right now. Visit our home on the web: https://www.mysteriousradio.com Follow us on Instagram @mysteriousradio Follow us on TikTok mysteriousradioTikTok Follow us on Twitter @mysteriousradio Follow us on Pinterest pinterest.com/mysteriousradio Like us on Facebook Facebook.com/mysteriousradio Check Out Mysterious Radio! (copy the link to share with your friends and family via text) Harold Schechter, Amazon Charts bestselling author of Hell's Princess, unearths a nearly forgotten true crime of obsession and revenge, and one of the first—and worst—mass murders in American history. In 1927, while the majority of the township of Bath, Michigan, was celebrating a new primary school—one of the most modern in the Midwest—Andrew P. Kehoe had other plans. The local farmer and school board treasurer was educated, respected, and an accommodating neighbor and friend. But behind his ordinary demeanor was a narcissistic sadist seething with rage, resentment, and paranoia. On May 18 he detonated a set of rigged explosives with the sole purpose of destroying the school and everyone in it. Thirty-eight children and six adults were murdered that morning, culminating in the deadliest school massacre in US history. Maniac is Harold Schechter's gripping, definitive, exhaustively researched chronicle of a town forced to comprehend unprecedented carnage and the triggering of a “human time bomb” whose act of apocalyptic violence would foreshadow the terrors of the current age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My special guest tonight is actual crime author and researcher Harold Schechter, who's here to discuss his new book about the first mass killing of its kind in the United States. Get his book Maniac: The Bath School Disaster and the Birth of the Modern Mass Killer on Amazon.     Harold Schechter, Amazon Charts bestselling author of Hell's Princess, unearths a nearly forgotten true crime of obsession and revenge and one of the first—and worst—mass murders in American history. In 1927, while most of the township of Bath, Michigan, was celebrating a new primary school—one of the most modern in the Midwest—Andrew P. Kehoe had other plans. The local farmer and school board treasurer was educated, respected, and an accommodating neighbor and friend. But behind his ordinary demeanor was a narcissistic sadist seething with rage, resentment, and paranoia. On May 18, he detonated a set of rigged explosives with the sole purpose of destroying the school and everyone in it. Thirty-eight children and six adults were murdered that morning, culminating in the deadliest school massacre in US history. Maniac is Harold Schechter's gripping, definitive, exhaustively researched chronicle of a town forced to comprehend unprecedented carnage and the triggering of a “human time bomb” whose act of apocalyptic violence would foreshadow the terrors of the current age.Follow us on InstagramFollow us on Facebook It's super easy to access our archives! Here's how: iPhone Users:Access Mysterious Radio from Apple Podcasts and become a subscriber there, or if you want access to even more exclusive content, join us on Patreon. Android Users:Enjoy over 800 exclusive member-only posts to include ad-free episodes, case files, and more when you join us on Patreon.  Please copy and Paste our link in a text message to all your family members and friends! We'll love you forever! (Check out Mysterious Radio!)  

As a bonus for this month's theme "Stranger Than Fiction", I interview author Harold Schechter about his new book, Ripped from the Headlines: The Shocking True Stories Behind the Movies' Most Memorable Crimes, an anthology of forty true crime cases that inspired films. Links: https://haroldschechter.com Purchase "Ripped from the Headlines" here.

Two women accused of murder in the Roaring 20s would become the inspiration for one of the best known and longest running shows in American musical theater history. This is the story of the real life Roxie and Velma from “Chicago". Resources: "1924 - Beulah Annan & Belva Gaertner", Newspaper articles compiled and posted on Chicagology.com. Ripped from the Headlines by Harold Schechter, Published by Little A, New York, 2020 "Musical Theater and Law: Chicago, The Musical" by Geraldine Davila Gonzalez, April 30, 2019. Music "Hula Lou" - 1923 recording by Isabelle Patricola, "Prohibition Blues", 1920 recording by The Missourians (Both available for use by public domain.) Links: Listener survey: https://survey.libsyn.com/onceuponacrime YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2UDxhEG