36 episodes

Everyone makes mistakes, but some of us are Rotten to the Core. A true crime and dark history Award-Winning podcast exploring the why behind the deeds of Rotten apples.

Hosted by the not-so-evil queen Joshua Waters

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    • True Crime
    • 4.9 • 72 Ratings

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Everyone makes mistakes, but some of us are Rotten to the Core. A true crime and dark history Award-Winning podcast exploring the why behind the deeds of Rotten apples.

Hosted by the not-so-evil queen Joshua Waters

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher

    Gilles de Rais

    Gilles de Rais

    You know how history goes. Some “say it ain’t so,” while others say something different. The rotten man in question today helped Joan fulfill her self-proclaimed purpose, but he met an even worse fate than she did.

    I am speaking about nobleman Gilles de Rais and his horrifying murder of hundreds of young children in his quest for salvation. I’m pretty sure murder is right up there in one of the “thou shalt nots.” I personally would have gone the charity route, but I’m a rebel like that.

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    • 14 min
    Ilse Koch: Her Rotten Soul was Fed with Needle and Thread

    Ilse Koch: Her Rotten Soul was Fed with Needle and Thread

    What did Mrs. Koch do you say? Well, a number of things. Including being married to a sadistic SS officer and going above and way beyond joining him in his job of overseeing death camps for Hitler. Now, when I say above and beyond, I mean some twisted stuff. For starters, if she liked a prisoner's skin or tattoos. She would have them taken for “special studies,” and they were killed and skinned. Then she would take that skin and either hand-make or force other prisoners to make accessories and home decor out of it. One of her favorites was a handbag she would often carry with her.

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    • 22 min
    Emperor Claudius; The Death and Rebirth of Valentine's Day

    Emperor Claudius; The Death and Rebirth of Valentine's Day

    Banning marriage wasn’t always about race or sexual orientation. There was once a Roman Emperor who banned all engagements and marriages in his kingdom. Join me this Valentine’s Day to learn how Saint Valentine was killed trying to save true love……and I can’t even get a text back.

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    • 12 min
    My Bloody Valentine, Part 2

    My Bloody Valentine, Part 2

    …12 dates …
    …14 love gone wrong stories…
    …Will YOU be my Valentine?

    This Valentine’s Day, prepare for a unique podcast experience! Shane Waters will introduce 14 crime podcast hosts. Each host brings a new, love gone wrong true story to mix. It’s an extra special, two part, more than two-hour, Valentine event. 

    Part 2 of 2.

    Podcasts are listed here in order of appearance:

    In this Part 2 Episode:
    1. Sirens
    2. The Trail Went Cold
    3. Method and Madness
    4. True Crime Cases with Lanie
    5. Crimelines
    6. Love Murder
    7. Foul Play: Crime Series

    In the Part 1 Episode:
    1. Murder She Told
    2. True Crime Island
    3. Hillbilly Horror Stories
    4. Tapes from the Darkside
    5. Coffee and Cases
    6. Gone Cold – Texas True Crime
    7. Live, Laugh, Larceny

    • 1 hr 7 min
    My Bloody Valentine, Part 1

    My Bloody Valentine, Part 1

    …12 dates …
    …14 love gone wrong stories…
    …Will YOU be my Valentine?

    This Valentine’s Day, prepare for a unique podcast experience! Shane Waters will introduce 14 crime podcast hosts. Each host brings a new, love gone wrong true story to mix. It’s an extra special, two part, more than two-hour, Valentine event. 

    Part 1 of 2.

    Podcasts are listed here in order of appearance:

    In this Part 1 Episode:
    1. Murder She Told
    2. True Crime Island
    3. Hillbilly Horror Stories
    4. Tapes from the Darkside
    5. Coffee and Cases
    6. Gone Cold – Texas True Crime
    7. Live, Laugh, Larceny

    In the next Part 2 Episode:
    1. Sirens
    2. The Trail Went Cold
    3. Method and Madness
    4. True Crime Cases with Lanie
    5. Crimelines
    6. Love Murder
    7. Foul Play: Crime Series

    • 1 hr 5 min
    Jack the Ripper; Little Games of Horror

    Jack the Ripper; Little Games of Horror

    This episode will be a little different from our usual, as no one was ever caught or came forward to admit guilt. This is one story we can’t go back and look at their childhood or anything else to help us wrap our minds around the rotten actions of Jack the Ripper.

    In our world today, where sex work is ever more popular. I felt that it is essential to be aware of the dangers that are often associated with the career, aside from lumps, bumps, and blisters. Sex workers are often put into very precarious situations and have to, more often than not, deal with some pretty shady people. Always get your money upfront, and don’t fall in love. That link is: Patreon.

    If you enjoy listening to Rotten to the Core, please follow me on Instagram @itsrottentothecore. Please leave me a review too, wherever you listen at. I also have a Patreon if you’d like to join. I’m going to start adding bonus content after each episode, just some extra spilling of the tea that I have and less censored. I love the universe, but I cuss a little. I also have new postcards that I’d love to send to you.

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    • 22 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
72 Ratings

72 Ratings

gumbohead ,

Favorite Queen!

Not only does Josh make the stories interesting, but is so funny. Puts a smile on my face.

mommaswann71 ,

So Good!

Josh brings a touch of sass and humor to each story he shares. I love, love, love this podcast!

P.TwoBears ,

Difficult not to love the host

Really really talented host, he’s able to walk that fine line between irreverent and funny while also never losing respect or dignity for the subject matter. I found the show because his brother's podcast told me to check it out! I really loved the combined Halloween special and I hope these brothers get together to do more amazing things together 😍 come to my house to hang out and drink wine with me anytime Josh.

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