The Compendium: An Assembly of Fascinating Things

Jan 20 2025 96 ep. 68 mins 2
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A weekly variety podcast giving you just enough information on a topic to stand your ground at any social gathering. We explore stories from the realms of true crime, history, and incredible people.

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Anish Kapoor vs Stuart Semple: The Art World’s Pettiest Feud

Jan 20 2025 47 mins  
In this episode of The Compendium, we dive into the hilarious and dramatic saga of Anish Kapoor vs Stuart Semple: The Art World’s Pettiest Feud. It’s a story about the world’s blackest black, the brightest pink, and a feud that rocked the art world. Discover how exclusivity and artistic activism collided when Kapoor claimed the rights to Vantablack, sparking Semple’s colour

Billion Dollar Banquet: How One Extravagant Party Sparked the Iranian Revolution

Jan 13 2025 72 mins  
In this episode of The Compendium, we explore the Billion-Dollar Banquet, the Shah of Iran's lavish event that celebrated the 2,500th anniversary of the Persian Empire. Dive into the opulence of the world's most expensive party, hosted in Persepolis, and uncover how this extravagant display of power contributed to the downfall of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and ignited the Iranian R

Jerry Springer: Behind the Scenes of TV’s Most Famous Fights

Jan 06 2025 68 mins  
In this episode of The Compendium, we explore the fascinating and chaotic world of Jerry Springer. From his beginnings as a politician to his rise as the controversial king of daytime television, we uncover the untold stories behind the Jerry Springer Show. Using our focus keyphrase "Jerry Springer," we delve into the history of the show, why it was so controversial, and how it red

Terminal Man: The Refugee who waited at an Airport for 18 Years

Dec 30 2024 52 mins  
In this episode of The Compendium, we uncover the unbelievable story of The Terminal Man, Mehran Karimi Nasseri, the inspiration behind Spielberg’s 2004 movie "The Terminal". Trapped in Charles de Gaulle Airport for 18 years, Mehran, known as Sir Alfred, survived extraordinary circumstances, from bureaucratic nightmares to emotional isolation. Discover the true story behind The T

Roar: The Story of the Most Dangerous Film Ever Made

Dec 23 2024 68 mins  
In this episode of The Compendium, we explore the chaotic legacy of Roar, the most dangerous movie ever made. Find out how Tippi Hedren, Noel Marshall, and a young Melanie Griffith risked life and limb filming a "ferocious comedy" starring 150 “untamed” lions and tigers. From real injuries on set to an 11-year production nightmare, we uncover the shocking truth behind a cult cl

[Bonus] ATLT 03 From Bear Scams to Octopus Plans: The Wicked Week Grindr Went Down

Dec 21 2024 39 mins  
In this Bonus episode of the All the latest things, we uncover some of the strangest news stories. We discuss a wild insurance scam involving bear suits and luxury cars, Mattel's 'Wicked' doll packaging error that accidentally led to adult websites, and the possibility of octopuses taking over the world. We also talk about the Grindr app crash at the Republican National Convention

The Challenger Disaster: Christa McAuliffe’s Legacy Beyond the Space Shuttle Explosion

Dec 16 2024 75 mins  
In this episode of the Compendium, we are transporting back to 1986 to explore the Challenger Disaster. learn about Christa McAuliffe and her dream that turned into a heartbreaking space shuttle tragedy. Learn how a flawed O-ring caused the space shuttle explosion and changed NASA forever. We’ll discuss Richard Feynman’s critical role in uncovering the truth and the lasting imp

The Shark Arm Murder: When a Tiger Shark Spilled a Killer’s Secret

Dec 09 2024 48 mins  
In this episode of The Compendium, we dive into imfamous The Shark Arm Murder, one of Australia’s most bizarre and unsolved mysteries. When a tiger shark at Coogee Aquarium vomited up a human arm in 1935, it set off a true crime saga involving forgery, blackmail, and a deadly underworld rivalry. Today we explore the story of Jimmy Smith, Patrick Brady, and Reginald Holmes, and ho

Milli Vanilli: The Real Story Behind Greatest Lip-Sync Scandal in Music History

Dec 02 2024 65 mins  
In this episode of The Compendium, we dive into the story of Milli Vanilli, the duo that captivated the world with their catchy hits like “Girl I’m Gonna Miss You” and “Girl You Know It's True". Their stunning looks captivated a generation of teenagers, only for it all to come crashing down in one of music’s biggest scandals. Today we tell you what happened to Milli Vanil

Imelda Marcos: Corruption, Power, & 6,000 Pairs of Shoes

Nov 25 2024 76 mins  
In this episode of the Compendium, it's shoes, glorious shoes, the astonishing life of Imelda Marcos, the first lady of the Philippines known for her opulent lifestyle and a staggering number of shoes. But there's also a dark side to Imelda. We'll uncover the rise and fall of the Marcos regime, how they plundered their people's money, imprisoned, tortured, and murdered thousands, s