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Adam Cox

Co-host and writer for The Compendium podcast.

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Artwork for Last Breath: The True Story of Chris Lemons' Near-Death Experience in the North Sea

25 February 2025

Episode 100

Last Breath: The True Story of Chris Lemons' Near-Death Experience in the North Sea

In this episode of The Compendium, we uncover the true story of Chris Lemmon’s near-death experience in the North Sea—a survival tale that defies belief. In 2012, Chris, a seasoned saturation diver, was carrying out rout...

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7 January 2025

Episode 93

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

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 s...

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

10 December 2024

Episode 89

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

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...

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Artwork for Inside Scientology: David Miscavige and The Vanishing of Shelly Miscavige

12 November 2024

Episode 85

Inside Scientology: David Miscavige and The Vanishing of Shelly Miscavige

In this episode of the Compendium, we go Inside Scientology to explore the mysterious vanishing of Shelly Miscavige, wife of David Miscavige, and the ongoing speculation surrounding her disappearance. We discuss the powe...

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Artwork for Who Killed Jill Dando: The Mystery Behind Her Infamous Murder

15 October 2024

Episode 81

Who Killed Jill Dando: The Mystery Behind Her Infamous Murder

In this episode of the Compendium, we explore the shocking murder of Jill Dando, a beloved BBC presenter whose unsolved case continues to baffle the nation. From the controversial trial of Barry George to theories of pol...

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Artwork for The Menendez Brothers: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

17 September 2024

Episode 77

The Menendez Brothers: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

In this episode of The Compendium , we explore the dark and tragic story of the Menendez Brothers Lyle and Erik. Unraveling the shocking truth behind why they killed their parents. We'll dive into their infamous trial, t...

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Artwork for The Alcatraz Escape: The Unbelievable True Story of the Great Prison Break

27 August 2024

Episode 74

The Alcatraz Escape: The Unbelievable True Story of the Great Prison Break

In this episode of the Compendium, we unravel the captivating tale of the Alcatraz Escape, one of the most famous prison escapes in history. Dive into the mysterious and daring plans that led to the legendary breakout fr...

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30 July 2024

Episode 70

Elizabeth Holmes: Silicon Valley's Greatest Fraud

In this episode of the Compendium, we explore the mysterious rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes and the Theranos scandal that rocked Silicon Valley. Discover how Holmes, decieved investors with false promises and turned T...

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Artwork for Lover, Stalker, Killer: Disturbing love triangle turned deadly

18 June 2024

Episode 64

Lover, Stalker, Killer: Disturbing love triangle turned deadly

In this episode of the Compendium, When David Kroupa ventured into online dating, he couldn't have foreseen the terrifying love triangle that would ensnare him and Liz Golyar, leading to the mysterious disappearance of C...

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Artwork for Nuns on the Run: How Eight Belgian Nuns Outsmarted the Church

21 May 2024

Episode 60

Nuns on the Run: How Eight Belgian Nuns Outsmarted the Church

In this episode of the Compendium, we delve into the audacious tale where eight Belgian nuns orchestrate an unlikely escape from a life of stringent spiritual commitments to chase a dream of freedom in the sun-drenched S...

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Artwork for [Revisited] Gunther’s Millions: The Unbelievable Story (and Scam) Behind the World's Richest Dog

30 April 2024

Episode 57

[Revisited] Gunther’s Millions: The Unbelievable Story (and Scam) Behind the World's Richest Dog

In this episode of the Compendium, we are revisiting the enigmatic tale of Gunther’s Millions, the legacy behind the world’s most affluent canine. From an unexpected dog inheritance to the mysterious German Countess and...

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Artwork for [Revisited] The Chippendales: A Story of Fame, Money and Murder

16 April 2024

Episode 55

[Revisited] The Chippendales: A Story of Fame, Money and Murder

This week, we revist the fascinating and scandalous true-crime story of Somen Banerjee, a shy but ambitious man from India who made a name for himself in America by opening a club that would become the home of the infamo...

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