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TRÁILER DE LA TEMPORADA 3, EPISODIO 167

[PREVIEW] DashCon 2014: The Failed Tumblr Convention and the Ball Pit Meme

DashCon 2014 was supposed to be Tumblr’s great real-world fandom convention. Instead, it became one of the internet’s most infamous event disasters: a chaotic weekend of guest cancellations, volunteer confusion, a sudden $17,000 hotel panic, the Welcome to Night Vale fallout, and one tiny ball pit that became a meme so powerful it practically achieved sentience. Today we unpack how DashCon went from sincere community dream to public internet humiliation. We’ll trace the Tumblr culture that made the convention possible, the amateur planning and budget fantasy that made it unstable, and the disastrous decisions that turned a fandom gathering into a cautionary tale about what happens when online enthusiasm meets real-world logistics. Was DashCon a scam, a failure of good intentions, or simply catastrophic incompetence with a ball pit attached? Today, we dive into the failed Tumblr convention that became internet history. Topics Include tumblr culture before it spilled across the wider internet how dashcon went from fandom fantasy to real convention the $17,000 hotel panic and the welcome to night vale fallout why the ball pit became the meme that outlived the event the difference between bad intentions and catastrophic incompetence

5 min
TRÁILER DE LA TEMPORADA 3, EPISODIO 165

[PREVIEW] Zodiac Killer: Murders, Ciphers and the Unsolved Hunt

The Zodiac Killer did not just murder people — he turned the whole case into a public game of fear, letters and ciphers. From the first lovers’ lane killings to the murder of Paul Stine, this episode follows the Zodiac Killer’s attacks, the taunting letters, the four ciphers, the surviving witnesses, the suspect trail, and the mystery of why he seemed to vanish. Topics Include zodiac killer murders zodiac killer letters and ciphers z340 cipher and the unsolved codes arthur leigh allen and other suspects why the zodiac killer was never caught

5 min
TRÁILER DE LA TEMPORADA 3, EPISODIO 166

[PREVIEW] Marilyn Monroe: How Hollywood Built and Broke an Icon

Marilyn Monroe is one of the most recognisable women who has ever lived, but the version the world fell in love with was, in many ways, built in a studio. Today, we trace how Marilyn Monroe emerged from Norma Jean’s unstable and abusive childhood to become the Hollywood icon everyone thinks they know. We follow her early modelling career, her studio-made voice, and the blonde bombshell image she spent years trying to outrun. But there is a darker side to this story too: the marriages, the power struggles, and the myths that shaped her final years. Marilyn Monroe’s story is what happens when public fantasy grows far bigger than the woman forced to carry it. Topics Include norma jean’s childhood, foster homes, and abuse how marilyn monroe was made by hollywood the breathy voice, the bombshell image, and studio control joe dimaggio, arthur miller, and public fascination jfk, conspiracy theories, and the final unraveling

5 min
TRÁILER DE LA TEMPORADA 3, EPISODIO 164

[PREVIEW] John Wayne Gacy: The Real Story Behind the Killer Clown

John Wayne Gacy was never just a killer clown - he was a respected man hiding mass murder in plain sight. This episode unpacks the real story of John Wayne Gacy, beginning with Robert Piest’s disappearance and the police follow-up that finally cracked the case. We trace Gacy’s earlier assaults, the failures that let him keep offending, the bodies buried under his house, and why the “killer clown” label misses the far more frightening truth. Topics Includerobert piest and the disappearance that broke the case the truth behind the killer clown myth john wayne gacy’s double life and public image police failures, parole failures, and missed warnings the crawl space discoveries, confessions, and trial

5 min
TRÁILER DE LA TEMPORADA 3, EPISODIO 163

[PREVIEW] Murder in Room 1046: The Strange Death Of Roland T Owen

In 1935, a young man using the name Roland T. Owen checked into room 1046 at the President Hotel in Kansas City. By the next day, he had been fatally attacked, and before he died, he insisted that nobody had harmed him. Later identified as Artemis Ogletree, he left behind false names, strange phone calls, missing clothes, and a trail of clues that still does not fully add up. In this episode, we examine the Room 1046 mystery, the President Hotel murder, and why one of America’s strangest cold cases remains unsolved. Topics IncludeThe President Hotel in Kansas City in January 1935 Roland T. Owen and the false identity trail The note to Don and the name Louise The attack inside room 1046 Artemis Ogletree and the letters sent after death Why the Room 1046 case remains unsolved

5 min
TRÁILER DE LA TEMPORADA 1, EPISODIO 20

[PREVIEW] The Turpin Family: The Dark Tale of the Worst Child Abuse Case in Modern American History

Thirteen children are discovered living in unimaginable conditions inside a suburban home, exposing a hidden world of abuse that shocks the globe. This episode revisits the Turpin family case, tracing how years of imprisonment, starvation, and psychological control remained concealed behind an ordinary façade in Perris, California. We examine the 911 call that revealed the truth, the arrest and trial of David and Louise Turpin, and the systemic failures that allowed the abuse to persist. Through careful analysis, we explore the psychological manipulation at play and the wider lessons this case holds about vigilance and child protection. Topics include The 911 call that exposed the Turpin home The conditions endured by the thirteen Turpin children Parental manipulation and psychological control Systemic failures and missed warning signs The arrests, trial, and global reaction

5 min
TRÁILER DE LA TEMPORADA 1, EPISODIO 19

[PREVIEW] The Great Train Robbery: Britain’s Most Famous Heist and International Manhunt

A Royal Mail train is stopped in the dead of night, and a gang of thieves pulls off one of the boldest robberies Britain has ever seen. This episode revisits the Great Train Robbery, tracing how a determined crew planned and executed a heist that stunned the nation and reshaped true-crime history. We explore the robbery’s meticulous preparation, the moment the train was brought to a halt, the daring escape, and the relentless investigation that followed, revealing why this case still fascinates six decades on. Topics include The planning behind the heist The gang who carried out the robbery How the train was stopped and the money taken The nationwide manhunt and investigation The robbery’s lasting cultural impact

5 min
TRÁILER DE LA TEMPORADA 1, EPISODIO 18

[PREVIEW] Gone in the Night: The Dupont de Ligonnès Family’s Disappearance

A French aristocrat’s family is found murdered in their home, and the father vanishes without a trace, leaving a mystery that still fuels debate across the world. This episode examines the Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès case, exploring the financial strain, marital tensions, and emotional entanglements that shaped his final months. We trace the meticulous planning behind the murders, the disappearance that sparked global speculation, and the unanswered questions that keep this tragedy one of France’s most unsettling mysteries. Topics include The Dupont de Ligonnès family murders Xavier’s financial and marital troubles Emotional affairs and personal pressures The disappearance and ensuing manhunt Theories about Xavier’s fate

5 min

The Official Early Access Patreon for the Compendium An Assembly of Fascinating Things! A weekly variety podcast that gives you just enough information on a topic to stand your ground at any social gathering. We explore stories from true crime, history, and extraordinary people.

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Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
Años de actividad

2025 - 2026
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30
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