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  • Drama Duel: Benjamin Jonson vs. Gabriel Spencer

    Drama Duel: Benjamin Jonson vs. Gabriel Spencer
    May 5 2025
    Welcome to the life of Benjamin Jonson—widely regarded as the second-best playwright of the Elizabethan era and ALWAYS in competition with Shakespeare. Before rising to literary fame, Jonson was part of the Admiral’s Men acting troupe in London, where he found himself caught in deadly dramas on and offstage. In 1598, he killed actor Gabriel Spencer in a duel—an encounter that turned fatal with a man already known for his violent streak. Episode Sources: “The Revels Plays: The Alchemist” by Ben Jonson, edited by F.H. Mares, Manchester University Press, copyright F.H. Mares 1967, published by Methuen & Co., pg. xvii - xxvii, accessed through Google Books May 2, 2025 “Ben Johnson A Life” by Ian Donaldson, Published by Oxford University Press, copyright Ian Doanldson 2011, accessed through Google Books May 2, 2025 “A History of London’s Prisons” by Geoffrey Howse, published by Grub Street Publishers, accessed via Google Books on May 2, 2025 “Middlesex County Records” from Middlesex County Record Society, accessed through Google Books on May 2, 2025 “Playwright Ben Jonson Duels to the Death” by Mathew Lyons, Volume 73, Issue 9, September 9, 2023, History Today “Elizabethan playwright Ben Jonson once beat a murder charge by translating some Latin” by Olivia Rutigliano, February 21, 2020, Lit Hub “Ben Jonson’s Murder Charge” by Mike Paterson, November 21, 2018, London Historians’ Blog “Isle of Dogs, The” from Lost Plays Database “Psalm 51, New International Version” from BibleGateway “Category: Gabriel Spencer” from Lost Plays Database “Gabriel Spencer” from Find A Grave “Ben Jonson and Shakespeare” with Greg Doran, Shakespeare birthplace trust “Gunpowder, treason and Jonson” by Rosalind Miles, November 20, 2005, Prospect “Privy Council” The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2025 “Benefit of clergy” by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Sep. 2007 Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/horrorwoodpodcast Follow us! IG, FB, FB Group, Twitter, TikTok Send us an email: horrorwoodpodcast@gmail.com Creeptastic theme music by: Nicholas Davio - nicholasdavio.com, @mr.nick.davio, @huron_coast Privacy Policy
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  • Everything You Didn't Need to Know About "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory"

    Everything You Didn't Need to Know About "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory"
    Apr 28 2025

    We're talking today about the beloved children's classic that features a demonic recluse who delights in the torture of children, while his enslaved factory workers are forced to sing and dance in unison. Believe it or not I actually love this film. Come with me, Misfits. It'll be a scrumdiddlyumtious good time!

    Episode Sources:

    “Pure Imagination: The Making of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” by director Mel Stuart with Josh Young, 2002

    “The Real Story Behind Roald Dahl’s ‘Black Charlie’” by Maria Russo, The New York Times, Sep 22, 2017

    “The Troubled History of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” Yesterworld Entertainment, Mar 10, 2022

    “Gene Wilder obituary: Willy Wonka and Blazing Saddles star who grew to dislike the business of ‘show’" by Tom Vallance, Independent, Aug 29 2016

    “30 Deliciously Surprising Facts About 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory’” by Haley Adams Raymond, Good Housekeeping, Dec 12 , 2023

    “My life as an Oompa Loompa: 'Willy Wonka was my first and favourite film’” by Rusty Goff, The Guardian, July 27, 2005

    “Berry Happy” by Michelle Tauber, People, Jan 22, 2001

    “‘Willy Wonka’ at 50: Child Stars Recall the Making of the Film” by Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, June 30, 2021

    “Strange Stories From Behind The Scenes Of Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory” by Erin McCann, Ranker, Apr 24, 2024

    “Pure Imagination: The Story of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” documentary

    “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory hero 'was originally black’” by Haroon Siddique, The Guardian, Sep 13, 2017

    “The Strange Case of ‘The Miracle’” by Bosley Crowther, The Atlantic, Apr 1951

    “A Century in Exhibition – The 1960s: The Collapse of the Studio System” Box Office Pro, Aug 12, 2020

    “Cadbury faces fresh accusations of child labour on cocoa farms in Ghana” by Jon Ungoed-Thomas, The Guardian, Apr 3, 2022

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  • The Murder of Adriana Piñon

    The Murder of Adriana Piñon
    Apr 21 2025

    As a teenager, Adriana Piñon took night classes in addition to her regular high school curriculum so that she could graduate early and focus on her acting and modeling career. At 17 she landed a gig as a recurring extra on "The Young and the Restless," and after her 18th birthday producers informed her they were upgrading her to a speaking role. Adriana was elated, but tragically someone robbed her of that dream before she got to have her moment in the spotlight.

    Episode Sources:

    “Man who murdered actress gets 40 years to life” San Diego Union-Tribune, May 15, 2003

    “Death by Fame: The Young and the Jealous” Investigation Discovery, S3, E1, Jan 13, 2025

    “Two Held in Killing of Aspiring Actress, 19” LA Times, Mar 31, 2002

    “Aspiring Actress Shot to Death in Family Home” LA Times, Feb 02, 2002

    “Adriana Piñon Murder: Where are Hugo Ariel Jimenez and Brian Aquino Now?” by Naman Shrestha, The Cinemaholic, Jan 12, 2025

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  • The Murder of Pasinetta Prince

    The Murder of Pasinetta Prince
    Apr 14 2025

    Pasinetta Prince was conquering the theatre world one starring role at a time. In February of 2006 she was in rehearsals for August Wilson's "Seven Guitars" at the esteemed John Beasley Theatre in Omaha - her hometown. Tragically, her life ended in a brutally violent way in her very own home.

    Episode Sources:

    “Suspect Arrested for Murder of Omaha Actress” by Meghan Youker, Fox42, June 23, 2009

    “DNA Evidence Helps Police Make Arrest in 2006 Murder” by Meghan Youker, Fox42, June 24, 2009

    Conversation between Patrick and Kozelichki

    STATE v. BAULDWIN (2012)

    “The Final Bow” Anatomy of Murder

    “Nightmare Next Door: Murder in Omaha” Season 9, Ep 8, 2015

    “Pasinetta Prince Murder: Where is Patrick Bauldwin Now?” By Viswa Vanapalli, The Cinemaholic, June 30, 2022

    “Bauldwin to Serve Sentence of Life Without Parole” by Jenny Nowatzke, Fox42, Nov 17, 2010

    "Prince Family Reacts To Guilty Verdict” KETV NewsWatch 7, Sep 14, 2010

    “Omaha man denied new trial in murder case” by Margery A. Beck, Lincoln Journal Star, Apr 20, 2012

    “October 25-26, 1997 | The snowstorm that changed Omaha's landscape” by Joseph Meyer, 3 News Now, October 25, 2023

    “Former officer plans to be private eye” Lincoln Journal Star, Nov 25, 2003

    “Charges Dropped in Ammons Case” The Daily Nebraskan, Nov 6, 1998

    “John Beasley Is Ready for the Role of a Lifetime” by Leo Adam Biga, American Theatre TCG, Sep 6, 2022

    “Go-To Character Actor John Beasley Lived His Purpose” by Leo Adam Biga, American Theatre TCG, June 06, 2023

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  • *Patreon Freebie!* The Disappearance of 'Good Time Joe'

    *Patreon Freebie!* The Disappearance of 'Good Time Joe'
    Apr 7 2025

    Wow, Broadway in the 1920s was a VIBE. Flappers were flapping, mobsters were mobstering, and rich people were indulging in all sorts of debauchery in the hidden corners of seedy speakeasies. Today's episode focuses on one rich person in particular - Joseph Force Crater. Joseph was a judge who enjoyed the company of Broadway's young and beautiful chorus girls, but when the judge mysteriously went missing one hot summer evening, those Broadway beauties had also seemingly vanished. Further complicating the investigation was the fact that, as it turns out, plenty of people would have liked Joseph out of the picture.

    Episode Sources:

    "The Untold Stories of Broadway, Volume 3" by Jennifer Ashley Tepper, 2016

    “Finding Judge Crater: A Life and Phenomenal Disappearance in Jazz Age New York” by Stephen J. Riegel

    “History’s Greatest Mysteries, S4 E7: The ‘MIssingest’ Man in America” Mar. 13, 2023

    “The Lurid History of Broadway in the 1920s”

    “Broadway and the Theater District” by Pasquale Mele, Apr. 24, 2020

    “Crater Fate Believed Held in Girl’s Memory” The Mercury, Nov. 8, 1939

    “Case No. 13595: It’s thirty years later, there’s plenty of data - but still no Judge Crater” by Tom Meehan, NY Times, Aug. 7, 1960

    “Crater is Reported Seen in Night Club” NY Times, Sep. 10, 1930

    “Dancer in Hospital Gives Clues to Crater” NY Times, Oct. 18, 1930

    “The Judge Steps Out (Part One)” by Clive I. Morrick, Jan. 3, 2016

    “The Judge Steps Out (Part Two)” by Clive I. Morrick, Feb. 5, 2016

    “The Judge Steps Out (Part Three): Rumors and Sightings” by Clive I. Morrick, Apr. 1, 2016

    “Judge Crater, Call Your Office [the disappearance of Judge Crater]” Jul. 27, 2023

    “Today in History: The Mysterious Disappearance of Joseph Force Crater” by Irene Madrigal, Aug. 6, 2021

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  • BONUS EPISODE: Crime Couch: Ambies Edition!

    BONUS EPISODE: Crime Couch: Ambies Edition!
    Apr 2 2025

    ***Watch this VIDEO episode on Patreon, Spotify, Facebook or YouTube***

    Misfits, we had such a blast at the Ambies Monday night so we thought we'd just share with you what our experience was like! Thank you to all of our listeners for tuning in each week, and your good luck wishes on social media. We love you guys!
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  • The Unsolved Murder of Stuart Lubbock

    The Unsolved Murder of Stuart Lubbock
    Mar 31 2025

    CW: This episode contains discussion of SA.

    Nine people attend a small house party. Eight make it out alive. How did 31-year-old Stuart Lubbock end up dead in the pool of one of the most famous entertainers in the UK?

    Episode Sources:

    Justice4Stuart Official Page - X https://x.com/justice4stuart

    His Name Was Stuart Lubbock https://justice4stuart.wixsite.com/justice4stuart

    His Name Was Stuart Lubbock - Podcast, Sep 2022 https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/eda6ce49-3f2e-4d87-be5e-b87cee62fdb6/episodes/fcceb446-9090-4719-950b-eb3335c735f1/real-ep1-his-name-was-stuart-lubbock-'some-geezer's-drowned-in-the-pool'

    “Police to 'never stop' over Barrymore pool death” by Rachael McMenemy, BBC, Nov 18 2023 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c80wgwwgzlgo

    “Stuart Lubbock: Murder arrest over death following Michael Barrymore party” BBC, Mar 17, 2021 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-essex-56427710

    “Channel 4 Documentary - Barrymore: The Body in the Pool” dir. Tom Barrow https://vimeo.com/392838483

    “Stuart Lubbock death report rules out police corruption” by Sandra Laville, The Guardian, Feb 24, 2009 https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2009/feb/24/lubbock-barrymore-ipcc-report

    “Brother of man found dead at Michael Barrymore’s pool party fear they will never get justice after pathologist who botched death probe dies” by Olivia Jones and Martin Robinson, Daily Mail, Sep 23, 2023 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12553797/Stuart-Lubbock-Michael-Barrymore-pool-death-pathologist.html

    “Man arrested over death of Stuart Lubbock at Michael Barrymore's home” by Clea Skopeliti, The Guardian, Mar 17, 2021 https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/mar/17/man-arrested-over-stuart-lubbock-death-at-michael-barrymore-home

    Appeal: Parker v CC Essex police https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/a220172897-parker-v-cc-essex-police-final-judgment.pdf

    “No wounds found on Barrymore pool victim, says nurse” The Guardian, Sep 13, 2002 https://www.theguardian.com/media/2002/sep/13/broadcasting2

    “Witness in Michael Barrymore pool party death dies while being investigated” by John Siddle, The Mirror, Sep 23, 2023 https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/pathologist-who-missed-vital-michael-31012379

    “Michael Barrymore pool victim's brother recalls fateful evening in Channel 5 documentary” by Harry Rutter, Nov 18, 2023 https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/michael-barrymore-pool-victims-brother-31472521

    “Barrymore pool victim 'a devoted father’” Daily Mail, Sep 11, 2002 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-137798/Barrymore-pool-victim-devoted-father.html

    “Cheryl stopped drink help” Alcoholics Anonymous Reviews, Feb 02, 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20060924172430/http://www.aa-uk.org.uk/alcoholics-anonymous-reviews/2006/02/cheryl-stopped-drink-help.html

    “Barrymore's troubled life” BBC News, Apr 01, 2001 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/1253208.stm

    “The Rise and Fall of Mr. Saturday Night” https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8ps0h6

    “The Death of Stuart Lubbock: Interview with Sue Homan” Crimepedia, Mar 23, 2021

    “Stuart Lubbock's Ex Wife: Sue Homan & Matthew Steeples | True Crime Podcast 247” - Shaun Attwood, Dec 15, 2021

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  • Korean Pop Culture & the Facade of Fame

    Korean Pop Culture & the Facade of Fame
    Mar 24 2025
    CW: This episode contains discussions of suicide and SA. Imagine being eleven years old and told that you have what it takes to be a star. All you have to do to achieve this success is drop out of school, move out of your parents' house, go on a strict diet, train until you pass out, learn multiple languages, maybe get plastic surgery, possibly bleach your skin, never say the wrong thing, and be, well, "perfect." Oh, and you have to do this for at least 10, 13, maybe 19 years before finding out if you'll even make it as a performer. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988lifeline.org Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration: samhsa.gov South Korea Suicide Helpline: lifeline.or.kr Episode Sources: “South Korea may look perfect, but behind the facade lies a devastating suicide crisis” by Raphael Rashid, The Guardian, Apr 29, 2023 “Death of ‘Parasite’ star puts spotlight on pressures facing South Korean celebrities” by Tara Subramaniam and Yoonjung Seo, CNN, Dec 29, 2023 “‘Like a giant Squid Game’: soul searching in South Korea after latest celebrity suicide” by Raphael Rashid and Justin McCurry, The Guardian, Feb 21, 2025 “BTS, Blackpink, Squid Game, kimchi … what’s the secret of South Korea’s world-conquering culture?” by Justin McCurry, The Guardian, Mar 6, 2024 “Cancel Culture, Pressure And An Ideal Image: What's Driving South Korean Celebrities To Suicide” by Hardika Gupta, NDTV, Feb 17, 2025 "Kim Sae-Ron Death: Actress's Last Instagram Post Was A Tribute To ASTRO Member Moonbin” NDTV, Feb 17, 2025 “A K-Pop Star’s Lonely Downward Spiral” by Motoko Rich and John Yoon, The New York Times, Mar 1, 2024 “I have reported on 30 Korean celebrity suicides. The blame game never changes” by Kim Dae-O, The Guardian, Jan 3, 2020 “The dark side of South Korean pop music” by Lucy Williamson, BBC News, June 15, 2011 “The Contracts Behind K-Pop” by Mariana Seagram, Woroni, Sep 19, 2017 “PROBLEMS WITH K-POP: RULES, SLAVES CONTRACTS, CYBERBULLYING AND LITTLE FOOD AND MONEY” “Wheesung, a South Korean R&B Singer, Is Found Dead at 43” by Jin Yu Young, The New York Times, Mar 14, 2025 “Wheesung, South Korean Star Who Helped Bring R&B to K-Pop, Dead at 43” by Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, Mar 11, 2025 “New K-pop audition show under fire for allegedly exploiting minors” by Pyo Kyung-min, The Korea Times, Mar 19, 2025 “Most popular YouTube videos based on total global views as of February 2025” by Laura Ceci, Statista, Feb 17, 2025 “Western Expansion of K-Pop: Origins and Present Day” Republic Network, Jul 3, 2024 “K-everything: the rise and rise of Korean culture” by Tim Adams, The Guardian, Sep 4, 2022 “Koreans give up their gold to help their country” BBC News, Jan 14, 1998 “The Capitalist Control of K-pop: The Idol as a Product” by Claudia Valge & Maari Hinsberg, Oct 2, 2019 “SM, YG, JYP busted for unfair contracts” by Park Jae-hyuk, The Korea Times, Mar 8, 2017 “MBN reconsiders airing of 'UNDER15' amid child sexualization controversy” The Korea Times, Mar 23, 2025 Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/horrorwoodpodcast Follow us! IG, FB, FB Group, Twitter, TikTok Send us an email: horrorwoodpodcast@gmail.com Creeptastic theme music by: Nicholas Davio - nicholasdavio.com, @mr.nick.davio, @huron_coast Privacy Policy
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