All My Favorite People Are Dead

Mar 30 2024 75 ep. 36 mins 130

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History has given us some interesting characters and we feel the need to share their real-life stories in our own unique way. Join hosts Shannon Butler and Suzanne Turrisi as we tell the stories of our favorite dead people.

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Episode 75 - Our Diamond Episode!

Mar 30 2024 34 mins

We have made it to 75 episodes! So in this our diamond episode where we recap some of our favorite dead people and memories.

Episode 74 - Crazy Twins

Mar 23 2024 22 mins

This week Sue shares some odd stories (as only Sue can) of some crazy twins. Daisy and Violet Hilton and June and Jennifer Gibbons. Some weird shit for your listening pleasure.

Episode 73 - Florence Foster Jenkins

Mar 15 2024 30 mins

How many Opera singers do you know? Shannon only really knows one, Florence Foster Jenkins. This week we discuss the world's worst opera singer!

Episode 72 - Nellie Bly

Mar 09 2024 24 mins

In this week's show and in honor of International Women's Day, Sue covers Nellie Bly and her many adventures!

Episode 71 -Weird Epitaphs

Mar 02 2024 35 mins

How do you want to be remembered when you die? What words of wisdom do you want on your headstone? This week, Shannon shares some fabulous and weird epitaphs that are sure to make you smile.

Episode 70 - George Tilyou

Feb 24 2024 20 mins

This week, Sue tells us the story of an early businessman and showman! He is the brains behind New York City's Steeplechase Park and selling sand in a box!

Episode 69 - Hedy Lamarr

Feb 17 2024 28 mins

This week Shannon tells the story of one of the most beautiful women in the world who also happened to have a brilliant mind. Hedy Lamarr had it all, but that doesn't always mean life is great. She gave us films and wifi and what did she get in return?

Episode 68 - Carl Laemmle

Feb 09 2024 21 mins

This week Sue tells the story of the man who gave us fake monsters while he saved us from the real ones. Carl Laemmle was the brains behind Universal Studios and some of the greatest movies during the golden age of Hollywood. He also saved over 300 Jews from the Nazis.

Episode 67 - Isabella Stewart Gardner

Feb 03 2024 31 mins

This week we have a special request from Jen! She wanted to learn all about Isabella Stewart Gardner. Shannon tells the story of the wild and brilliant art collector who took Boston by storm!

Episode 66 - Family Annihilators

Jan 26 2024 40 mins

This week Sue has some gruesome stories about people who killed their entire families! Family Annihilators is a real thing...look it up!