
60 episodes

Rotten to the Core Black Label
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- True Crime
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4.8 • 72 Ratings
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Welcome, my darlings, to Rotten to the Core, the enchantingly sinister history podcast that weaves dark tales of humanity's most infamous characters and events. This award-winning podcast shall bewitch you with wickedly captivating stories of true crime and the shadowy corners of history, exploring the twisted desires that drive these Rotten souls to the brink of infamy. Hosted by the delightfully devious queer monarch, Joshua Waters, Rotten to the Core invites you to embark on a wicked journey through the annals of time, unearthing the tantalizing secrets behind the most notorious figures and spine-chilling events that have left their mark on history's dark tapestry. Join us, my precious listeners, as we unravel the forbidden stories that lurk in the shadows, revealing the true nature of those who have been cast as villains or misunderstood souls. With a spellbinding combination of cunning wit, devilish charm, and meticulous research, Rotten to the Core promises a bewitching auditory adventure that history enthusiasts simply cannot resist.
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49: L. Ron Hubbard: Don't Take Me To Your Leader
I have my fair share of knowledge on cults, The cult of Henry Cavil, Gaga, and Dollyisms. I also live in Indiana, after all, the birthplace of the Jim Jones cult, the People’s Temple.
Alas, we aren’t here to learn about him today. I have another cult leader who I believe was just as rotten, only a lot better at hiding the crimes….eventually.
He is the man responsible for the cult, I mean the Church of Scientology, and all thanks to a book, L. Ron Hubbard.
Boy, it doesn’t take much to start a cult…and that’s terrifying.
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48: Peter Scully: Thief of Innocence
This is rough, but I want to use it to educate everyone on just how big of a problem child trafficking truly is. There are so many in power who are helping to fuel this horrific crime, and as long as they have the shadows to dwell in, they will never come to justice.
He is, by far, the most rotten person we have covered. I did not want to do it at first, but I kept thinking about all of those poor babies who are victims of human trafficking, and this is the only way I know to try to help them.Join me as we shine the light brightly on them and learn about the most Rotten Human that I believe has ever existed, Peter Scully.
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47: Dr. Seuss: Rotten Eggs & Ham
The more that you listen, the more you will know. A man who was Rotten, Oh, say it ain’t so!
We grow up thinking we know all there is to know about a person, but little do we know that they were nothing but a rotten apple right under our noses.
He has gone down in history as a popular author of children’s books, but there was a darker side to the man who put a cat in a hat.
Aside from not actually liking kids, to being a racist. There is so much to unfold in the book about the Not-So-Dr. Seuss!
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46: Hans Schmidt: Prey for Salvation
We all know that it takes a lot for a priest to get into trouble. They do all sorts of rotten things and end up with only a smack on the wrist and a relocation to another church. The sins of the priest in our lesson today were numerous and eventually led to him being the first priest executed in the United States. Let’s take a peek through the mirror and see how a man can claim to be called on by God, only to turn out to be a rotten, cold-blooded killer named Hans Schmidt.
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45: Mother Teresa: Saint it isn't So
I ain’t no saint, but the lady we will learn about today sure is.
She helped the poor, fed the dying, and is now prayed to by millions, but her life wasn’t all Godly!
She also believed that suffering was necessary and her true mission was more of conversion than compassion.
Grab tight to your rosary beads because today we will be peering through the holes of the holy Mother Teresa.
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44: Emperor Elagabalus
We’ve been getting kinda heavy with our last few Rotten lessons. This one is more lighthearted. Rotten comes in many shapes and sizes and doesn’t always have to mean death and destruction. Oftentimes in can be things that are done in excess that make one forgo their responsibilities. Our topic is all about Emperor Elagabalus and how their lifestyle caused an attempt to erase them from history. I mean, would any of us be prepared to rule an empire in our teens? I would have done similar rotten things too! Support the show on Patreon!
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Customer Reviews
Southern Charm
I miss the South sometimes living in California so far away from sweet home Alabama. This show allows me to enjoy the southern charm of someone who’s actually charming and not the jerk hicks that made me leave! I love the history and funny jokes interwoven in between all the downright scary junk.
Pet Peeve Language
(Referencing episode 2.)
Exasperated means frustrated or irritated. Exacerbated means made a situation worse. These errors are embarrassing, especially since every device we use today is equipped with grammar/spelling tools or an internet browser.
Rotten good time
This is my new go to podcast. My only issue is I need more episodes ASAP! Love it 😍