123 episodes

Each episode, Assassinations Podcast delves into one of history's most notorious assassinations and explores the mysteries and conspiracies that surround it.

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    • 4.7 • 185 Ratings

Each episode, Assassinations Podcast delves into one of history's most notorious assassinations and explores the mysteries and conspiracies that surround it.

    John Lennon Part 2

    John Lennon Part 2

    We consider the contradictory and utterly implausible evidence in the case against Mark Chapman, the man who confessed to the murder of the ex-Beatle in New York in 1980. Part 2 of 2.

    To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com

    There, you can find a map of the entrance area of the Dakota Building, taken from David Whelan’s book.

    You can order David’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Games-Assassination-John-Lennon/dp/B0CPMYSK9Z

    You can also contact us through the website — we love to hear your comments, questions, corrections, and suggestions!

    And you can find us on Twitter @AssassinsPod

    Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band, Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

    • 1 hr 28 min
    John Lennon Part 1

    John Lennon Part 1

    Host Niall speaks with author David Whelan about his new book on the assassination of John Lennon — a work that sheds surprising light on the case.

    To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com

    While there, you can check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, or shop our Merch Store to nab a logo tee or tote bag.

    You can also contact us through the website — we love to hear your comments, questions, corrections, and suggestions!

    You can find us on Twitter @AssassinsPod

    And you can order David’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Games-Assassination-John-Lennon/dp/B0CPMYSK9Z

    Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band, Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

    Danny Casolaro

    Danny Casolaro

    The journalist was investigating the Inslaw software scandal, and alleged connected conspiracies, when he died under suspicious circumstances in August 1991.

    To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com

    While there, you can check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, or shop our Merch Store to nab a logo tee or tote bag.

    You can also contact us through the website — we love to hear your comments, questions, corrections, and suggestions!

    You can find us on Twitter @AssassinsPod

    If you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, videos, stickers, merch store credit, and more!

    Find us at patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast

    Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band, Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

    Alex Odeh

    Alex Odeh

    One of the alleged killers of the Palestinian American activist is back in the news, this time for blocking aid to war torn Gaza.

    To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com

    While there, you can check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, or shop our Merch Store to nab a logo tee or tote bag.

    You can also contact us through the website — we love to hear your comments, questions, corrections, and suggestions!

    You can find us on Twitter @AssassinsPod

    If you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, videos, stickers, merch store credit, and more!

    Find us at patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast

    Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band, Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

    • 26 min
    Erik Jan Hanussen

    Erik Jan Hanussen

    Did a Jewish stage magician and master of the occult aid the Nazi Party as it rose to power in 1930s Germany? We try to sort fact from propaganda in our investigation into the life and death of a man who went by the name Jan Erik Hanussen.

    To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com. While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our Merch Store to nab a log tee or tote bag.

    If you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, stickers, merch store credit, and more!

    Find us at patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast

    Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band, Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

    • 43 min
    Louis Mountbatten

    Louis Mountbatten

    The assassinated of Louis Mountbatten, cousin of the Queen and mentor to the Prince of Wales, was the most high profile assassination claimed by the IRA during the Troubles — but was he targeted because of his royal status, or because his secret life posed a security risk?

    To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com. While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books — including Andrew Lowney’s biography of Mountbatten and his wife, Edwina — and shop our Merch Store to nab a log tee or tote bag.

    If you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, stickers, merch store credit, and more!

    Find us at patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast

    Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band, Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

    • 1 hr 33 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
185 Ratings

185 Ratings

Angel Rigsby ,

The Best Podcast Ever!

Angel Stewart

This podcast is the BEST podcast I have listened to! Niell is a master at creating each episode-they are so interesting and chock full of great information! I think I have most of the episodes memorized because I’ve listened to them so many times! I can’t wait to see the next episodes coming up! Thank you, Niell!

NappyDresser ,

WMD

Blair is a Walter Mitty and a Big Fat Lying murderer! 🔥🔥🔥

Collind1123 ,

History come alive

I love how power is passed down and changed

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