The Poisoners' Cabinet

The Poisoners' Cabinet
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Famous poisoners, vicious Victorians and curious cocktails. Join hosts Nick and Sinead every Friday as they investigate history's greatest poisoners and ridiculous crimes on this comedic true crime show, while quaffing a cocktail inspired by the tale that they tell. Remember, your loved ones ARE trying to kill you... Join the chilling chat on TikTok @thepoisonerscabinet, and find us on Patreon (patreon.com/thepoisonerscabinet) for even more episodes. Written, produced and presented by Sinead Hanna and Nick Gordon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 6D AGO

    Ep 281 - The Bond Street Murder

    Ep 281 is loose! And we're off to New York to witness a most bloody murder in a fancy town house that is not all that it seems? Who was Dr Burdell and his landlady Emma? What secrets did they share? And how many canaries do you need in your room at night? The secret ingredient is...a baby! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find us and our cocktails at www.thepoisonerscabinet.com   Join us Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepoisonerscabinet Find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepoisonerscabinet Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepoisonerscabinet/ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePoisonersCabinet Listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoisonersCabinet Sources this week include the New York Times, The Bowery Boys History, Murder by Gaslight, Historical Society of New York Courts, Historical Crime Detective, NoHo New York website, and Wiki entries for Emma Cunnigham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr

  2. FEB 6

    Ep 280 - The Murder of Charles Preller

    Ep 280 is loose! And we have a murder, a trunk and a mysterious French accent on our hands... Who was Charles Preller? Who was his young companion? And do you often leave your name on other people's pants? The secret ingredient is...some fancy fabrics! Sources this week include: https://www.historicalcrimedetective.com/ccca/murder-of-charles-preller-by-lover-hugh-brooks-1885/https://stlgayhistory.livejournal.com/14009.htmlhttps://www.murderbygaslight.com/2011/02/st-louis-trunk-tragedy.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min

  3. JAN 30

    Ep 279 - The Rise of Catherine The Great

    Ep 279 is loose! And we have the story of another famous woman from history - Empress of Russia, Catherine the Great! And it's not all horseplay... How did Catherine come to power? What became of Peter III? And will there never be justice for the rats?! The secret ingredient is...Russia! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find us and our cocktails at www.thepoisonerscabinet.com  Join us Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepoisonerscabinet Find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepoisonerscabinet Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepoisonerscabinet/ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePoisonersCabinet Listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoisonersCabinet Sources this week include: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_the_Great#https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_III_of_Russia#https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/catherine_the_great.shtmlhttps://www.unofficialroyalty.com/assassination-of-peter-iii-emperor-of-all-russia-1762/https://bookstock.e-libra.ru/read/578058-catherine-the-great.htmlhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/who-was-catherine-greathttps://www.historyhit.com/catherine-the-great-the-empress-of-intrigue/https://www.thevintagenews.com/2018/06/04/peter-i-catherine-the-great/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_of_Russiahttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/true-story-catherine-great-180974863/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 1m

  4. JAN 23

    Ep 278 - The Gatton Murders

    Ep 278 is loose! And it's a grim tale this week of a bizarre and brutal attack on a family in Gatton, Queensland. What happened on that dusty road one festive night? Who was responsible? And did the banana farm have any luck? It's a grim one this week, so tread carefully. The secret ingredient is...a horse and cart! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find us and our cocktails at www.thepoisonerscabinet.com   Join us Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepoisonerscabinet Find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepoisonerscabinet Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepoisonerscabinet/ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePoisonersCabinet Listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoisonersCabinet Sources this week include: www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-25/gatton-queensland-cold-case-murder/104834644en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gatton_murdersunresolved.me/the-gatton-murdersmedium.com/crimebeat/gattons-tragedy-claimed-three-lives-in-1898-787b293cca12 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 2m

  5. JAN 16

    Ep 277 - The Curse of the Hope Diamond

    Ep 277 is loose! And we're telling the tale of the dazzling but deadly Hope Diamond... Where did the Hope Diamond come from? Who did it curse across history? And what did Mike the Dog have to do with its evil ways?! The secret ingredient is...a jeweller!    Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find us and our cocktails at www.thepoisonerscabinet.com Join us Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepoisonerscabinet Find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepoisonerscabinet Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepoisonerscabinet/ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePoisonersCabinet Listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoisonersCabinet Source this week include "Hope Diamond". Smithsonian InstitutionArchive articles in The New York Times. "The Secret History Of The Hope Diamond: How Pierre Cartier Sold A Cursed Jewel". "U.S. has Sun King's stolen gem, say French experts". Canada.com. "George Switzer; Got Hope Diamond for Smithsonian". The Washington Post.“Louis XIV: King of France and Navarre 1638-1715”. Chateau de Versailles“Assassination Attempt on King Louis XV by Damiens in 1757”. Chateau de Versailles“Delivering the Hope Diamond”. Smithsonian National Postal Museum "...the diamond's notorious past". PBS. Archived from the original on April 15, 2013.“When The Washington Post Covered Up A Presidential Scandal”. WETA Boundary Stones "Historical Time Line, The French Blue / Part I-III". The French Blue.“The Blue Hope Diamond Glows Red”. Smithosonian Story. August 19, 2009. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min

  6. JAN 9

    Ep 276 - Joseph Elwell and the Perils of Bridge

    Ep 276 is loose! Happy New Year, we are back with a classic locked room murder mystery! Who was Joseph Ewell? How did he end up dead in his New York home? And is Bridge really a dangerous game to play? The secret ingredient is...playing cards!  Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find us and our cocktails at www.thepoisonerscabinet.com   Join us Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepoisonerscabinet Find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepoisonerscabinet Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepoisonerscabinet/ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePoisonersCabinet Listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoisonersCabinet Sources this week include: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Bowne_Elwellgrokipedia.com/page/Joseph_Bowne_Elwellwww.frontpagedetectives.com/p/the-impossible-locked-room-killing-of-joseph-elwellwww.readex.com/blog/part-1-death-clubman-1920-murder-whist-wizard-and-love-pirate-joseph-b-elwell-inspiredwww.readex.com/blog/part-2-death-clubman-investigating-cold-case Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 1m

  7. 12/19/2025

    Ep 275 - Christmas Q&A Special

    Happy holidays, Merry Christmas and Good Krampus Vibes to all! This is our end of year, festive Q&A special - and extra long episode where we answer all of your questions, drink fizz and sample some spicy pigs-in-blanket. From queries about the show and poisons to our ideal festive snacks, perfect holiday and Nick's thing about being an official hermit, we have a lot of fun with this episode and hope you enjoy it too! ∙ Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find us and our cocktails at www.thepoisonerscabinet.com   Join us Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepoisonerscabinet Find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepoisonerscabinet Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepoisonerscabinet/ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePoisonersCabinet Listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoisonersCabinet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2h 18m

  8. 12/12/2025

    Ep 274 - The Brutal Vengeance of Olga of Kiev

    Ep 274 is loose! And we have another badass woman from history tell the tale of Saint Olga, one ruler you really did not want to mess with... Who was Olga? Why was she so hell bent on revenge? And should we use more birds in warfare? The secret ingredient is...a boat! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find us and our cocktails at www.thepoisonerscabinet.com   Join us Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepoisonerscabinet Find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepoisonerscabinet Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepoisonerscabinet/ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePoisonersCabinet Listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoisonersCabinet Sources this week include https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olga_of_Kiev https://museumhack.com/olga-of-kiev/ https://www.thoughtco.com/princess-olga-of-kiev-3529733 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min
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Famous poisoners, vicious Victorians and curious cocktails. Join hosts Nick and Sinead every Friday as they investigate history's greatest poisoners and ridiculous crimes on this comedic true crime show, while quaffing a cocktail inspired by the tale that they tell. Remember, your loved ones ARE trying to kill you... Join the chilling chat on TikTok @thepoisonerscabinet, and find us on Patreon (patreon.com/thepoisonerscabinet) for even more episodes. Written, produced and presented by Sinead Hanna and Nick Gordon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    The Poisoners' Cabinet
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    309
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2022 The Poisoners' Cabinet
  • Show Website
    The Poisoners' Cabinet

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