Podcasts about John Wilkes Booth

In 1865, Mary Surratt became the first woman hanged by the United States government. Was she capable of aiding in the murder of a president? Was her conviction a rational legal process, or the result of deception brought on by a public hungry for revenge?The events of her life are dramatized in a surreal montage of sight and sound that questions her role in the Lincoln conspiracy and her relationship with John Wilkes Booth.Tom Swimm - Music, Lyrics & Book

In 1864, the American Civil War reached a critical juncture with Ulysses S. Grant’s Overland Campaign, including the brutal battles of the Wilderness and Spotsylvania, which claimed over 60,000 casualties, surpassing Gettysburg as the Americas’ deadliest clash. Abraham Lincoln faced a contentious re-election against George B. McClellan, while Confederate General Jubal Early’s troops came within five miles of the White House. Abolitionists pushed for emancipation, and desperate Confederate plots, like the attempt to burn New York City’s hotels, marked the war’s final months, culminating in Lincoln’s assassination by John Wilkes Booth in April 1865. Today’s guest is Scott Ellsworth, author of “Midnight on the Potomac: The Last Year of the Civil War, the Lincoln Assassination, and the Rebirth of America.” We explore how the staggering losses of 1864 shaped Lincoln’s strategy of attrition amid political uncertainty. These include lesser-known moments, like the Washington Arsenal explosion that killed 21 workers and Early’s near-invasion of Washington, D.C., which could have altered the war’s course. We also examines the November 1864 Confederate plot to destabilize New York and the conspiracy behind Lincoln’s assassination, including the unresolved question of Confederate government involvement. Reflecting on the war’s toll—over 620,000 dead and four million African-Americans freed but facing new struggles—Ellsworth illuminates how these events reshaped America’s identity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the next few weeks "Murder Weekly" will be playing select episodes from our sister show "Celebrity Trials". These shows however will feature only the cases involvoing murder! If you enjoy these shows, please check out "Celebrity Trials".Reid Carter examines 160 years of American political assassinations, from John Wilkes Booth shooting Lincoln in 1865 to this week's murder of Charlie Kirk. Four presidents, countless political figures, and one consistent pattern: grievance plus gun equals murder. Lincoln died for winning a war. Garfield for getting a job. McKinley for empire. JFK for being JFK. Martin Luther King for having a dream. Bobby Kennedy for having a last name. And now Charlie Kirk for speaking at colleges. Saturday's special proves America has always settled political differences with bullets, and we're getting better at it.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there's free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.comGet more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

Amelia Earhart, Fearless Flyer, "Darkheart"Written by Heath CorsonStarring Autumn Reeser as Amelia Earhart; Annie Savage as Abby Adams; Paul F.Tompkins as Ekkhard; Busy Philipps as Amelia Darkheart; David Dastmalchian as John Wilkes Booth; and Hal Lublin as the Newsreel Narrator.2025 is our 20th anniversary! And we're celebrating by taking the show on the road for the first time in a decade.NY sold out, so we added a second night of very special shows. See "Our Favorite Episodes" and "WorkJuice Improv" on Sunday Oct 26 at the Bell House in Brooklyn!And there are still a few tickets remaining for our London late show. Get them before they're gone!All tickets and appearance information is at ThrillingAdventure.liveTHE THRILLING ADVENTURE HOUR IS 100% INDEPENDENT.Want every episode and more, including never-released audio, ad free? Want exclusive videos, including rehearsal videos?To support the show and the people who make it, and to gain access to our complete back catalogue including never-released episodes (from as far back as 2005!), early access to the podcast, early access to tickets to our live shows, and more, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/thrillingadventurehourVisit our store for Beyond Belief concert film DVDs!Visit our video vault to stream a ton of live and live-to-Zoom TAH shows!Produced by Ben Acker & Ben BlackerMusic by Jonathan DinersteinSound effects by Cayenne Chris ConroyPodcast produced and engineered by Jordan Katz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A scientist invents a method to send someone's consciousness back in time so they can inhabit another person's body. In a bold attempt, the protagonist goes back to the night of Lincoln's assassination—but ends up inhabiting the mind of John Wilkes Booth. It's a cool sci-fi story from MYSTERIOUS TRAVELER! | #RetroRadio EP0493Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Pool of Fear” (October 07, 1976) 00:45:19.787 = Murder at Midnight, “Trigger Man” (October 28, 1946)01:10:15.793 = Black Museum, “Door Key” (March 18, 1952)01:33:47.379 = Mysterious Traveler, “Man Who Tried To Save Lincoln” (February 07, 1950)02:03:03.017 = Mystery House, “A Killing In The Market” (May 31, 1946)02:28:28.515 = CBC Nightfall, “Sometimes They Bite” (July 02, 1982)02:54:51.399 = Obsession, “Ebb Tide” (October 01, 1951) ***WD03:24:29.293 = Origin of Superstition, “Friday the 13th” (1935) ***WD03:38:24.436 = Peril, “The Assassin” (ADU)04:04:21.747 = Mystery Playhouse, “Letter” (December 26, 1944) ***WD (LQ)04:27:00.060 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse” (September 18, 1951)04:56:27.901 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music LibraryABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =#TrueCrime #Paranormal #ScienceFiction #OldTimeRadio #OTR #OTRHorror #ClassicRadioShows #HorrorRadioShows #VintageRadioDramas #SuspenseRadioClassics #1940sRadioHorror #OldRadioMysteryShows #CreepyOldRadioShows #TrueCrimeRadio #SupernaturalRadioPlays #GoldenAgeRadio #EerieRadioMysteries #MacabreOldTimeRadio #NostalgicThrillers #ClassicCrimePodcast #RetroHorrorPodcast #WeirdDarkness #WeirdDarknessPodcast #RetroRadio #ClassicRadioCUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0493

How was President Abraham Lincoln murdered on Good Friday 1865, at Ford's Theatre, just five days after Robert E. Lee's surrender? Who was John Wilkes Booth, the racist actor with southern sympathies, who assassinated him? How did he escape before the shocked eyes of the packed theatre, and evade his captors to go on the run? Would they get him in the end? And, what were the long term repercussions of Lincoln's assassination for the future of race relations in the USA? Join Dominic and Tom as they discuss, in remarkable detail, the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, the man who did it, and the thrilling manhunt that ensued, the impact of Lincoln's death upon the future of America. Go to https://surfshark.com/TRIH or use code TRIH at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! The Rest Is History Club: Become a member for exclusive bonus content, early access to full series and live show tickets, ad-free listening, our exclusive newsletter, discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, and our members' chatroom on Discord. Just head to therestishistory.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestishistory. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett + Aaliyah Akude Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After passing the 13th amendment, in the closing weeks of the brutal American Civil War, what did president Abraham Lincoln - recently re-elected - do next to inflame his detractors? Crippled with guilt for the death and destruction of the war, was he indeed a unionist tyrant? What did Lincoln decide to do with the defeated rebel states? And, with time ticking for Lincoln's life, who was John Wilkes Booth, the racist actor bent on Lincoln's destruction? Join Dominic and Tom as they launch into the final days of one of America's greatest presidents; Abraham Lincoln. Who would be his assassin, and where would he meet this tragic reckoning? The Rest Is History Club: Become a member for exclusive bonus content, early access to full series and live show tickets, ad-free listening, our exclusive newsletter, discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, and our members' chatroom on Discord. Just head to therestishistory.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestishistory. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett + Aaliyah Akude  Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new book has shed light on Abraham Lincoln's murderer, the infamous John Wilkes Booth.While Booth is thought of as a crazed, lone killer, author Scott Ellsworth's new book, ‘Midnight on the Potomac', reveals the gunman's true personality, and the political connections that fuelled Lincoln's assassination.Scott Elsworth is a New York Times best-selling author, writer and Historian, and he joins Seán to discuss.

EPISODE 2: “Tragedy and Comedy” The stage is set. The war is over. But for John Wilkes Booth, the fight has just begun. In Episode Two of The Ides of April, we follow Booth's transformation from frustrated actor to radical conspirator. From failed kidnapping plots to brazen plans of coordinated assassinations, Booth and his band of loyal followers edge closer to infamy. We trace the roots of his hatred, his obsession with legacy, and the moment Lincoln's final speech pushed him over the edge.

It was 1863. Edwin stood on a railroad platform in Jersey City. He watched as a young man was forced by crowds against a train car. The man dangerously fell into the crevice between the train and the platform. The train started to move. Edwin reached down and, at the last minute, pulled the man to safety. The saved man was Robert Todd Lincoln, son of President Abraham Lincoln. Robert later wrote that his rescuer’s “face was of course well known to me,” because Edwin Booth was a famous actor. In fact, he was the brother of another actor—John Wilkes Booth—who would assassinate the president two years later. This historical oddity illustrates a reality for us. We don’t choose the family we’re born into. Perhaps our siblings or parents made wrong choices. Maybe we’re the ones who’ve made a mess of everything. But the Bible tells of God’s family plan: “those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God” (Romans 8:14). As His children, “we are [his] heirs” (v. 17). Amazingly, we’re invited to call him “Abba, Father” (v. 15). We may long wrestle with the dysfunctions of our earthly family. But we can take comfort that God has changed our spiritual heritage. He adopts us into His family. Most precious of all—He invites us to call him our Father.

EPISODE 1: Northern Aggression April 1865. The Civil War ends—but the peace is fragile, and the nation stands at the edge of chaos. In this first episode of The Ides of April, we explore the days leading to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. We uncover the towering egos, the desperate plots, and the fractures in a nation struggling to heal. What drove John Wilkes Booth—a celebrity actor and son of a famous family—to transform into an agent of terror? And how did his personal insecurities and extremist beliefs ignite one of the most shocking acts in American history?

EPISODE 1: Northern Aggression April 1865. The Civil War ends—but the peace is fragile, and the nation stands at the edge of chaos. In this first episode of The Ides of April, we explore the days leading to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. We uncover the towering egos, the desperate plots, and the fractures in a nation struggling to heal. What drove John Wilkes Booth—a celebrity actor and son of a famous family—to transform into an agent of terror? And how did his personal insecurities and extremist beliefs ignite one of the most shocking acts in American history?

THE IDES OF APRIL EPISODE 1: Northern Aggression Show Notes: April 1865. The Civil War ends—but the peace is fragile, and the nation stands at the edge of chaos. In this first episode of The Ides of April, we explore the days leading to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. We uncover the towering egos, the desperate plots, and the fractures in a nation struggling to heal. What drove John Wilkes Booth—a celebrity actor and son of a famous family—to transform into an agent of terror? And how did his personal insecurities and extremist beliefs ignite one of the most shocking acts in American history?

THE IDES OF APRIL Show Description: The Ides of April is a gripping historical podcast that takes you inside the final 17 days of John Wilkes Booth's life—from the surrender at Appomattox to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and the largest manhunt in American history. Narrated by Alec Baldwin, this immersive series blends dramatic storytelling, historical detail, and expert insight to trace the deadly plot that changed the nation forever.

THE IDES OF APRIL Show Description: The Ides of April is a gripping historical podcast that takes you inside the final 17 days of John Wilkes Booth's life—from the surrender at Appomattox to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and the largest manhunt in American history. Narrated by Alec Baldwin, this immersive series blends dramatic storytelling, historical detail, and expert insight to trace the deadly plot that changed the nation forever.

THE IDES OF APRIL Show Description: The Ides of April is a gripping historical podcast that takes you inside the final 17 days of John Wilkes Booth's life—from the surrender at Appomattox to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and the largest manhunt in American history. Narrated by Alec Baldwin, this immersive series blends dramatic storytelling, historical detail, and expert insight to trace the deadly plot that changed the nation forever.

My guest this week is Scott Ellsworth, author of Midnight on the Potomac: The Last Year of the Civil War, the Lincoln Assassination, and the Rebirth of America. He talks about President Lincoln's turbulent last year in office, the Confederate secret service's attempts to create chaos in the north, and John Wilkes Booth's ties to the Confederacy's spy network. The author's website: https://www.scottellsworthauthor.com/ The author's publisher page: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/743267/midnight-on-the-potomac-by-scott-ellsworth On Twitter/X: https://x.com/scotteauthor On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScottEllsworthAuthor/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scotteauthor/ Too busy having fun this summer to cook? Support the show here! Get started with Factor here to get 50% off plus FREE shipping on your first box!: http://factormeals.com/notorious50off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Diana Korte speaks with author and historian Scott Ellsworth about his fifth book of American history, MIDNIGHT ON THE POTOMAC, my favorite civil war book. Its pages are full of compelling details and new research that brings us a story many of us might have felt like we already knew. But turns out there are so many more facts discovered in obscure places. It's about the last year of the war, the Lincoln assassination, and the rebirth of America. And according to the author, “this is a book about how we almost lost our country.”Readers are swept across the Canadian border, into the backroom meetings of Confederate spies, onto the battlefields in Virginia, and inside the White House where Lincoln came close to giving up the presidency. Classic Civil War giants are featured, but so are common soldiers, runaway enslaved people, and intrepid female war correspondents.   New findings reveal John Wilkes Booth was not just a disgruntled, pro-South renegade working on his own, a characterization that has been cemented in history and Hollywood for more than a century and a half. Rather, Booth was just one of many working with the Confederate Secret Service to terrorize the Union and destroy the possibility of re-uniting the states.      

Part Two of the series on Lincoln and Booth.After firing the fatal shot into President Abraham Lincoln's head on the night of April 14, 1865, John Wilkes Booth wasn't finished — he was just getting started. As chaos erupted inside Ford's Theatre, Booth leapt to the stage, shouted “Sic semper tyrannis!” and limped into the darkness. What followed was one of the most intense manhunts in American history — a 12-day pursuit that spanned backwoods trails, swamps, safehouses, and towns gripped by fear and vengeance.In this episode, follow Booth and his young accomplice David Herold as they flee Washington on horseback, navigating backroads in southern Maryland. Their first stop? The tavern of Mary Surratt, where weapons had been stashed earlier that day — a detail that would later seal her fate. Booth, despite a broken leg from his theatrical leap, pressed on, relying on Confederate sympathizers like Dr. Samuel Mudd to provide shelter, medical aid, and false directions to federal agents hot on his trail.Explore how Secretary of War Edwin Stanton took command in the chaotic hours after Lincoln's death, transforming Washington into a locked-down city of suspicion. With the help of detectives, cavalrymen, and a growing network of informants, Stanton launched a full-scale manhunt — deploying wanted posters, raiding hideouts, and tracking Booth across the Potomac into Virginia.You'll hear how Booth, holed up in a tobacco barn on the Garrett farm, wrote in his diary — still defiant and convinced he was a hero. As the net closed in, Union soldiers surrounded the barn, setting it ablaze to force him out. Booth refused to surrender. A single shot rang out. The assassin of Abraham Lincoln was dead.But the story doesn't end there. This episode dives deep into the high-stakes drama of the escape, the role of rural civilians caught between loyalty and law, and the moral ambiguity of those who aided Booth — knowingly or not. Through secret trails, missed chances, and last stands, we follow the trail of a man who sought to upend the nation — and paid the ultimate price.www.patreon.com/theconspiracypodcast

We've got a great episode for you today with Scott Ellsworth about his new book Midnight on the Potomac: The Last Year of the Civil War, the Lincoln Assassination, and the Rebirth of America, which is out July 15. I told Scott in today's episode that the subtitle alone sounds like three books—he covers so much ground here, and it's written in such a narrative format that you will just gobble this book about history up. I am personally partial to history—it's always been my favorite subject—but even if that's not you, the way that Scott writes is so gripping and compelling, you honestly won't want to put the book down. This book is about the last year of the Civil War and is a new account of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln; we go deep into the stories of figures, like Lincoln, that you know from the Civil War era, but also those you have maybe never heard of, like the female war correspondent Lois Adams. The cast of characters is enormous and fascinating. You'll likely also walk away looking at Lincoln's assassin John Wilkes Booth differently—and how Lincoln's assassination was bigger than just one lone actor. The book opens with the deeply powerful line “This is a book about how we almost lost our country,” and it takes us through the story in acts—which I admit I've never seen before in a book, and I loved. This is a myth-shattering book written by New York Times bestselling author and historian Scott Ellsworth, who is also the author of The Secret Game, The Ground Breaking, Death in a Promised Land, and The World Beneath Their Feet, and he's a former Smithsonian Institution historian who has written about American history for The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Los Angeles Times. In addition to writing great historical works, he also teaches at the University of Michigan, and he's a totally great person. Midnight on the Potomac: The Last Year of the Civil War, the Lincoln Assassination, and the Rebirth of America by Scott Ellsworth

On April 14, 1865, America's triumph in the Civil War turned to tragedy when President Abraham Lincoln was shot in the head by actor John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theatre. But this was no random act by a lone madman — it was part of a sweeping conspiracy to overthrow the federal government in one night of terror. In this gripping episode, we uncover the untold story of how Booth's plot evolved from a desperate scheme to kidnap Lincoln into a coordinated plan to kill the President, Vice President, and Secretary of State simultaneously.Sean, Eric and Jorge explore how John Wilkes Booth, a charismatic and bitter Confederate sympathizer, gathered a band of conspirators who were fiercely loyal to him personally and driven by rage at the Union's victory. You'll meet Lewis Powell, the brutal ex-soldier assigned to assassinate Secretary of State Seward; George Atzerodt, the nervous boatman who was supposed to kill Vice President Johnson but lost his nerve; and Mary Surratt, the boardinghouse owner whose tavern hid Booth's weapons. walk through the conspirators' failed kidnapping plans, their meetings at Surratt's boardinghouse, and the moment Lincoln's speech on Black suffrage convinced Booth that murder was the only option.On the night of April 14, Booth executed his plan with chilling precision: he slipped into Lincoln's box during Our American Cousin and fired a single shot that would forever change the nation. Meanwhile, Powell's savage attack on Seward nearly succeeded, and Atzerodt's cowardice spared Johnson's life. In the chaos that followed, Booth leapt to the stage, shouting “Sic semper tyrannis!” as he fled into the night.Join us as we unravel the dark conspiracy that sought to decapitate America's leadership at its most vulnerable moment, and discover how Booth's twisted vision of heroism ended with the first presidential assassination in U.S. history — and the beginning of a manhunt that would grip the nation.www.patreon.com/theconspiracypodcast

As the story of The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln comes to a close, the boys pick back up with John Wilkes Booth, on the run after taking the life of the 16th President and we learn just how he happend to cross paths with the mercury-laced mad hatter who was responsible for taking him down once and for all. For Live Shows, Merch, and More Visit: www.LastPodcastOnTheLeft.comKevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Last Podcast on the Left ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

Longtime “Hoarders” host Matt Paxton joins the boys to talk about how he turned personal tragedy into a career, some of the coolest finds from his new show “Filthy Fortunes”, unearthing a stockpile of authentic Muhammad Ali boxing gloves, stumbling upon a John Wilkes Booth “rookie” card, the obvious reason his employee uniforms don't have pockets and…is there really a market out there for historical hair? This week's podcast was brought to you by  Teambrown Apparel, Old Fort Baseball Co and Patrick's Custom Painting.

The boys reach the title moment in the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln, retracing the footsteps of the first presidential assassin John Wilkes Booth, leading up to the dramatic execution of his plan, and his narrow escape from Ford Theater on April 14th, 1865.  For Live Shows, Merch, and More Visit: www.LastPodcastOnTheLeft.comKevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Last Podcast on the Left ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

Holly and Tracy talk about Tracy growing up in a mostly Protestant community with little exposure to Catholicism. They also talk about the Gorsuch family's ties to John Wilkes Booth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From New York we head down to Baltimore, Maryland for DINER (1982) written and directed by Barry Levinson. This film was, in fact, shot in and around Baltimore, and Claude takes the time to flex his Baltimore geography knowledge. (By the way, when you're visiting the gravesite he mentions during the episode, you can also visit the grave of John Wilkes Booth, perhaps the best-marked unmarked grave in America.)COMING ATTRACTIONS: Next time we'll be doing a follow-up to Reel 12, with more Backstage Drama, with a slight twist. We'll start with TOPSY TURVY (1999) and move on to THE CLOUDS OF SILLS MARIA (2014). Join us, won't you?

Dive into the bizarre story of a little girl haunted by none other than John Wilkes Booth after a trip to the museum (because why not?). Then, we look at some mysterious objects washing up on beaches that'll make you think twice about your next coastal stroll. And finally, we unpack some truly wild cases of mass hysteria.

The boys are back for a classic historical true-crime deep dive, this time on a fascinating story that's often forgotten about in American History - This week we begin the story of the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln, starting with the backstory of the man who took the life of the 16th President of the United States, American Stage actor and confederate sympathizer John Wilkes Booth. For Live Shows, Merch, and More Visit: www.LastPodcastOnTheLeft.comKevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Last Podcast on the Left ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

King Charles is providing the pageantry. But Donald Trump's threats to annex Canada provided the impetus. A former diplomat says the royal visit sends a strong message to the White House at a crucial time.A woman in Kyiv tells us what it's been like to weather Russia's largest aerial assault on Ukraine since the war began.Major flooding in Australia has killed at least four and displaced thousands. A resident of one of the worst-hit cities tells us about having to flee her home and what it was like to return to the damage.A new New York City festival will have pigeon fans flocking to celebrate the much-maligned bird. And Pigeon Fest's origins all go back to an iconic pigeon on a plinth, which we first told you about last summer. An Ontario couple gets a draw-dropping price for the antique tobacco tin they discovered while renovations led them to rip out a bathroom wall. And, a 3-year-old goes viral after her parents share her intense fear of John Wilkes Booth.As It Happens, the Monday edition. Radio that understands that some people just can't handle the Booth.

Shane and Levi talk about North Korea's warship falling off of drydock, Marjorie Taylor-Greene argues with Twitter's AI bot, a Kansas mom sues porn companies after son visits despite law, a 3 year old girl fears John Wilkes Booth is under her bed, a woman injured in a screening of Final Destination when the roof collapses, can Levi guess a movie based on actors alone and in this week's AITA, is it really that bad if your girlfriend gets rid of your project car?    Linktr.ee/wokpod https://www.nbcnews.com/world/asia/new-north-korean-warship-damaged-launch-ceremony-leader-kim-looks-rcna208425 https://www.newsweek.com/marjorie-taylor-greene-grok-x-ai-fight-2076545 https://www.kake.com/home/kansas-parent-sues-4-porn-sites-that-her-son-visited-despite-age-verification-law/article_4e18432c-13d5-4c5a-a619-181b61dc6c44.html https://www.syracuse.com/entertainment/2025/05/girl-3-fears-john-wilkes-booth-after-fords-theatre-visit.html https://blazetrends.com/woman-injured-in-cinema-ceiling-collapse-during-final-destination-screening/ https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpqeng9d20go

Download the FREE WORD SEARCH and CROSSWORD For This Episode: https://weirddarkness.com/GrandmasGotABodyCountThey look like grandmothers, wives, and neighbors — but behind the smiles and teacups, some of history's deadliest serial killers wore skirts instead of masks.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.IN THIS EPISODE: Female serial killers… they are a lot more common than you think. 
(We're Surrounded by Female Serial Killers) *** The founder of the website Chicago Hauntings, Ursula Bielski, shares how the paranormal first invaded her life. (My Paranormal Life) *** The death of Thomas Becket shook the middle-ages. It's believed his assassination in Canterbury Cathedral on December 29th, 1170 changed the course of history. (The Assassination of Thomas Becket) *** We'll take a humorous look at the insane life of Boston Corbett – the man who was a hero because he killed John Wilkes Booth, but was also an idiot, cutting off his own manhood. (Abraham Lincoln's Insane Avenger)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:01:53.536 = Show Open00:03:24.735 = We're Surrounded By Female Serial Killers00:14:34.403 = The Assassination of Thomas Becket00:24:28.443 = My Paranormal Life00:53:11.889 = Abraham Lincoln's Insane Avenger01:01:38.599 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“We're Surrounded by Female Serial Killers” from the book, “Lady Killers” by Tori Telfer: https://tinyurl.com/vpvqwvu“The Assassination of Thomas Becket” from British Museum: https://tinyurl.com/rhap89e“My Paranormal Life” by Ursula Bielski: https://tinyurl.com/uqx8gl9“Abraham Lincoln's Insane Avenger” by Mark Hill for Cracked: https://tinyurl.com/ql8ubex=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: September, 2021EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/GrandmasGotABodyCount

One split second - and one individual - can upturn an entire nation.This was definitely the case when John Wilkes Booth shot President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre on the night of 14th April 1865.What were the final days leading up to this huge moment like? How did the nation, and the future of enslaved African Americans, hang in the balance? And how did that long night after the gun was fired unfold?You can now watch After Dark on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@afterdarkhistoryhitProduced by Stuart Beckwith. Edited by Tim Arstall. Senior Producer is Charlotte Long.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  You can take part in our listener survey here.All music from Epidemic Sounds.After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal is a History Hit podcast.

Today on the Woody and Wilcox Show: Diddy trial update: Obama-shaped pills; Woody's sperm problems; The correct way to shower; Woody Game Wednesday; Bill Belichick is reportedly engaged to his 24-year-old girlfriend; Three-year-old kid has a fear of John Wilkes Booth; And more!

Episode 1711 - brought to you by our incredible sponsors: FitBod: Level up your workout. Join Fitbod today to get your personalized workout plan.  Get 25% off your subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at fitbod.me/hardfactor  Better Help: Your well-being is worth it. Visit BetterHelp.com/HARDFACTOR today to get 10% off your first month. Lucy: Let's level up your nicotine routine with Lucy.  Go to lucy.co/hardfactor and use promo code (HARDFACTOR) to get 20% off your first order. Lucy products are ONLY for adults of legal age. 00:02:50 - Congresspeople fall asleep during a session 00:05:10 - Menendez brothers update, they may be free soon! 00:08:50 - Little girl traumatized by a trip to Ford's theater 00:21:00 - Lowes poop stories and a man caught pleasuring himself in a shed inside the store 00:27:15 - A UK teen who went missing in Thailand turns up in Georgia, the country, with some huge problems on her hands 00:34:15 - Kid caught drawing a huge penis on histrocal sight in Peru Thank you for listening! Go to patreon.com/hardfactor to join our community, get access to bonus podcasts and the Discord chat server with the hosts, but Most Importantly: HAGFD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In 1865, Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by 26-year-old John Wilkes Booth while watching a play in Washington, D.C. But killing the president wasn't Booth's only goal that night. Because he'd enlisted a group of co-conspirators to take down the entire US government. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Don't miss out on all things Murder: True Crime Stories! Instagram: @murdertruecrimepod | @Crimehouse TikTok: @Crimehouse Facebook: @crimehousestudios X: @crimehousemedia YouTube: @crimehousestudios To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Text Abby and AlanWe are so thrilled to present The Player, written by Forest Flynn and performed by Winston Alvarez.Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord. Check out Abby's book Horror Stories. Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep.Follow us on TikTok, X, Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon. Support the show

Episode 150 (hooray) explores the historical significance of the Passenger Pigeon, the life of Junius Booth, and the cultural impact of extinction. It delves into the tragic story of the Passenger Pigeon, once abundant in North America, and the role of hunting and habitat loss in its extinction. The discussion also highlights the life of Junius Booth, father of John Wilkes Booth, and his connection to the passenger pigeon, revealing the intertwining of history, theater, and wildlife conservation.Get a copy of My Thoughts Be Bloody: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/My-Thoughts-Be-Bloody/Nora-Titone/9781416586067To leave Jessie a tip for her work on this episode, Venmo: @kyhistoryhauntsSend a postcard or chotchke to Jessie:Jessie Bartholomew9115 Leesgate Rd Suite ALouisville, KY 40222Send comments or conerns to kyhistoryhaunts@gmail.comFollow the show on Instagram @kyhistoryhaunts or find the page on Facebook or the group Facebook History & Haunts & More for additional episode information and photos!Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or rating on Spotify. Also be sure to leave a comment with feedback if you're listening on Spotify. I love to hear from you all! *KYHH episode transcripts are auto-generated using AI and may contain errors

This bit of history really does seem too strange to be true. It involves the family of John Wilkes Booth, the son of Abraham Lincoln, and Sam Houston. The full transcript of this episode of Stories from Texas is available on the KUT & KUTX Studio website. The transcript is also available as subtitles or […] The post New York aids Texas Revolution appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

On April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln and First Lady Mary Lincoln departed the White House and arrived at Ford's Theatre to see a production of Our American Cousin. After four long, tumultuous years, the end of the Civil War was in sight. President Lincoln was known for his love of attending live theater, and even though he arrived late that evening, the production came to a halt when the orchestra played “Hail to the Chief” and the audience took to its feet and cheered. Sadly, what was to be an evening of celebration and respite turned into one of the most solemn moments in White House history. Stewart McLaurin, President of the White House Historical Association, hosts a special episode dedicated to the 160th anniversary of that fateful night when an assassin's bullet caused a mortal wound that would take President Lincoln's life the following morning. Stewart is joined by Paul R. Tetreault, Director of Ford's Theatre, who guides us through the events of that April evening, including a special look at the vestibule just outside the President's box where John Wilkes Booth stood moments before he pulled the trigger. Following the tour, Stewart is joined by Anthea M. Hartig, Elizabeth MacMillan Director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, who shares some unique objects in the museum's archives from that night. Those items include several not on public display such as the china cup the president last drank from at the White House before leaving for the theater, as well as the bloodied cuff of the young doctor who was at Ford's Theatre that evening and the first to attend to President Lincoln on the scene. Join us as we honor and remember Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States.

A Dramatic WednesdayFirst a look at this day in History.Then I Was a Communist for the FBI Starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast April 23, 1953, 72 years ago, I Walk Alone.  The Party tries to trap Cvetic through his mother. Followed by Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast April 23, 1946, 79 years ago, Make Ready My Grave starring Joan Banks and Richard Widmark. John Loomis brings his new bride to the family mansion, where she discovers the many nooses and learns the secret of the family curse!Then the Thirteenth Juror starring Vincent Price, originally broadcast April 23, 1949, 76 years ago, What Happened To John Wilkes Booth?  The story of how Booth was captured, if indeed he ever was captured. Followed by Pat Novak for Hire starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast April 23, 1949, 76 years ago, Rita Malloy.  Going on an errand for a friend, Pat gets a beating, a package, and a corpse or two, or three. Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast April 23, 1942, 83 years ago, Can't Get an Apartment. While Cedric is living in a tent in front of the store, Abner gets a brilliant idea to move the store into the elevator of the new, "Wonderful World Apartments." Their new motto would be, "A Store On Every Floor!"Thanks to Sean for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamFind the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdfhttps://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.htmlAnd more about the Survive-all Fallout Sheltershttps://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.html

Text Abby and AlanToday we discuss the history of the Lincoln's, The Booth's and the intersection of the White House and the Occult. But more importantly, this history is really a reflection of a nation divided, and the aftermath of grief. It doesn't seem so far away from the current state of the state. SourcesWhitehousehistory.org article by Alexandra Kommel: Seances in The Red Room. CSUN University Library: The Edwin Booth Family CollectionNational Geographic Article by Parissa Djangi: Seances at the White HouseIn The Houses of Their Dead by Terry AlfordGet Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord. Check out Abby's book Horror Stories. Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep.Follow us on TikTok, X, Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon. Support the show

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Episode: 2419 Peter Schlumbohm and the invention of modern coffee-making techniques.  Today, a chemist and his coffee.

In this episode Alice and Doug take a look at comptrollers, caulking, and work-related virtual reality implementation. You know, real adulty type matters. But not all this week's topics are so sophisticated. They also discuss chocolate butter, ancient Greek sugar daddies, and NSFW virtual reality implementation. And they do it all like gangbusters. Other discussion topics may include:- How much do you believe Toronto's reporting of Japan's research?- Cross breeding grapes, and other ways of playing God- Enjoying robots while they're still just toys and assistants- Ben and Jerry: Busting caps in the competition since 1978- What is John Wilkes Booth's EGOT status?

In the 4th and final part of my series on the legends surrounding Lincoln and his assassination, I look at the false urban legend that John Wilkes Booth was not actually killed but rather escaped justice. Get 3 months of premium wireless service for $15 bucks a month at MintMobile.com/Blindness Check out the show merch, perfect for gifts!  Pledge support on Patreon to get an ad-free feed with exclusive episodes! Check out my novel, Manuscript Found! Find a transcript of this episode with source citations and related imagery at www.historicalblindness.com. Direct all advertising inquiries to advertising@airwavemedia.com. Visit www.airwavemedia.com to find other high-quality podcasts! Some music on this episode was licensed under a Blue Dot Sessions blanket license at the time of this episode's publication. Tracks include "Cicle Deserrat," "Delicates," "Black Ballots," and "Access Road 442." Additional music, including "Interception," "Remedy for Melancholy," and "Oneiri," is by Kai Engel, licensed under Creative Commons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong dives into the infamous case of John Wilkes Booth. Once recognized for his charm, good looks, and talent, Booth cemented himself in history when he shot and killed Abraham Lincoln in 1865 – becoming the first person to ever assassinate an American president. Candice examines how a promising actor became a cold blooded killer, and explains how radicalization and a thirst for fame played a role in his deadly actions.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.

Beverley Allitt was trusted to care for the most vulnerable patients, but under her nurse's uniform hid an evil monster that turned a children's ward to a scene of nightmares.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Beverly Allitt was a children's nurse… and also one of Britain's most notorious killers. (Angel of Death: Inside the Mind of a Serial Child Killer) *** It was John Wilkes Booth who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln… but Booth had an assassin as well, coming after him. (The Man Who Murdered The Assassin) *** Many haunted locations are popular with ghost hunters and fans of the paranormal – but what if your business is being destroyed because ghosts are scaring off your customers? (Popular Australian Tourist Attraction Has a Ghost Problem) *** Imagine having a strange dream about being in the hospital, and the doctors taking a blood sample from you – then you wake up in bed to find a needle mark in your arm? And your spouse has one too! (What Happened To Us) *** A contractor tells his personal story of a strange creature he came across while working with the U.S. Navy and NATO in 1954 Spain. (Reptile Confrontation) *** We've all had songs stuck in our heads at one time or another – but what happens when it's a name that gets stuck in your brain? A name you haven't heard in decades? (Nick Adonidas)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open00:00:57.821 = Show Open00:02:51.332 = Angel of Death: Inside The Mind of a Serial Child Killer (Beverly Allitt)00:09:49.869 = Popular Australian Tourist Attraction Has a Ghost Problem00:13:05.918 = What Happened To Us?00:16:51.743 = Reptile Confrontation00:22:12.727 = Nick Adonidas00:25:10.725 = The Man Who Murdered The Assassin00:38:51.118 = Show OpenSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com: https://weirddarkness.com/BeverlyAllitt“Popular Australian Tourist Attraction Has a Ghost Problem” by Brent Tingley for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2kyQXKL“What Happened To Us?” by RJ from PhantomsAndMonsters.com: http://bit.ly/2m6O7Ny“Reptile Confrontation” by H.Y.: (link no longer available)“Nick Adonidas” by Joanne Noseworthy, submitted directly to WeirdDarkness.com“Angel of Death: Inside The Mind of a Serial Child Killer” by Carissa Chesanek for The Line Up: http://bit.ly/2lDbDSa“The Man Who Murdered The Assassin” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2k4n1G4=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: June 20, 2018TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3hzxzttu