Well Hung History

Tom Paine Productions
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For fans of history and true crime, Well Hung History chronicles a rogues gallery of the condemned and the executed, and the methods by which they were dispatched to the afterlife. Come learn with us about notorious criminals and their often colorful lives and deaths, and find out about the origins of hanging, the electric chair, the guillotine and many other contraptions.

  1. Who Was the Acid Bath Murderer

    FEB 19

    Who Was the Acid Bath Murderer

    Come learn the whole sordid story of John George Haigh: "The Acid Bath Murderer". From humble beginnings in Yorkshire, through a life of crime, and finally one of England's most feared serial killers, His story is a true crime nugget that has been largely forgotten by time, but re-told in this riveting story of a sociopath.

    15 min
  2. Beam Me Up: The Heaven's Gate Cult

    FEB 19

    Beam Me Up: The Heaven's Gate Cult

    Come join with us and hop on the bop, as we delve deeper into the fascinating and mysterious Heaven's Gate.

    25 min
  3. Cheating Death -- 7 Souls Who Survived Their Own Execution

    JAN 29

    Cheating Death -- 7 Souls Who Survived Their Own Execution

    Come along and learn about 7 people who avoided their own deaths.

    22 min
  4. The Vampire Priest: Father Hans Schmidt

    JAN 29

    The Vampire Priest: Father Hans Schmidt

    Come along and learn with us as we tell the terrible tale of Father Hans Schmidt.

    16 min
  5. Alcatraz: Hard Time On the Rock

    JAN 29

    Alcatraz: Hard Time On the Rock

    Come Join Well Hung History as we tell the tale of Alcatraz: America's most notorious prison. Meet Al Capone, Machine Gun Kelly, The Birdman, Creepy Karpis, Roy Gardner, and others and learn more about their lonely lives on "the Rock". This episode also covers the history of Alcatraz, and chronicles the numerous escape attempts during its 30 years as "the toughest place on earth".

    29 min
  6. Get Whitey! The Story of James "Whitey" Bulger

    JAN 29

    Get Whitey! The Story of James "Whitey" Bulger

    The true crime and tragic history tale of the notorious James "Whitey" Bulger. Boston mob boss, FBI Informant, killer, rat.

    31 min
  7. Black Jack Ketchum: Legendary Western Outlaw

    09/26/2025

    Black Jack Ketchum: Legendary Western Outlaw

    Hop the horse. Ride the train. Join us as we tell the tale of the legendary western outlaw - Black Jack Ketchum.

    19 min
  8. The King Of The Escape Artists: The Life & Crimes of Roy Gardner

    04/10/2025

    The King Of The Escape Artists: The Life & Crimes of Roy Gardner

    A closer look at one of the greatest train robbers--and prison escapees--in US history, Roy Gardner.

    18 min
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For fans of history and true crime, Well Hung History chronicles a rogues gallery of the condemned and the executed, and the methods by which they were dispatched to the afterlife. Come learn with us about notorious criminals and their often colorful lives and deaths, and find out about the origins of hanging, the electric chair, the guillotine and many other contraptions.

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  • Creator
    Tom Paine Productions
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Tom Paine Productions
  • Show Website
    Well Hung History