Kyle Risi

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Kyle Risi

Host and writer for The Compendium podcast.

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

31 December 2024

Episode 92

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

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...

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Artwork for Roar: The Story of the Most Dangerous Film Ever Made

24 December 2024

Episode 91

Roar: The Story of the Most Dangerous Film Ever Made

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 "feroci...

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

17 December 2024

Episode 90

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

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 flaw...

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

3 December 2024

Episode 88

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

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 cap...

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

26 November 2024

Episode 87

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

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...

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Artwork for Sex Cult: The Story of Bhagwan Rajneesh and His Sex Cult’s Bioterror Plot to Take Over Oregon

19 November 2024

Episode 86

Sex Cult: The Story of Bhagwan Rajneesh and His Sex Cult’s Bioterror Plot to Take Over Oregon

In this episode of the Compendium, we uncover how the Sex Cult led by Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, also known as the Osho movement, nearly took over Antelope, Oregon. We explore the rise of Rajneeshpuram, the Rajneeshee cult'...

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Artwork for The Monica Lewinsky Scandal: A “Vast Right Wing Conspiracy” of Secrets, Lies, and Political Agendas

5 November 2024

Episode 84

The Monica Lewinsky Scandal: A “Vast Right Wing Conspiracy” of Secrets, Lies, and Political Agendas

In this episode of The Compendium , we explore how the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal extended beyond a private affair between President Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky. It became part of a broader effort, with some suggestin...

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Artwork for The Exorcism of Roland Doe: The True Story Behind The Exorcist

29 October 2024

Episode 83

The Exorcism of Roland Doe: The True Story Behind The Exorcist

In this episode of The Compendium , we are diving head first into The Exorcism of Roland Doe , the terrifying true story behind The Exorcist movie. That's right, it was real! This real-life exorcism story recounts the ch...

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Artwork for Knoedler Gallery Scandal: The Greatest Art Fraud of the Century

22 October 2024

Episode 82

Knoedler Gallery Scandal: The Greatest Art Fraud of the Century

In this episode of the Compendium, we explore the Knoedler Gallery Scandal, a tale of deception that rocked the art world. We dive into how Glafira Rosales, Pei-Shen Qian, and Ann Freedman played key roles in the infamou...

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Artwork for Patty Hearst: From Kidnapped Heiress to America’s Most Wanted Fugitive

8 October 2024

Episode 80

Patty Hearst: From Kidnapped Heiress to America’s Most Wanted Fugitive

In this episode of the Compendium, we unravel the astonishing story of Patty Hearst , the kidnapped heiress who shocked the world by becoming one of America’s most wanted fugitives. Discover how Patricia Campbell Hearst...

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Artwork for The Lindbergh Baby: The Kidnapping of Americas Most Beloved Baby

1 October 2024

Episode 79

The Lindbergh Baby: The Kidnapping of Americas Most Beloved Baby

In this episode of the Compendium, I tell Adam about the haunting story of the Lindbergh Baby, a kidnapping that shocked America. We’ll guide you through the mysterious events surrounding the Lindbergh kidnapping, from t...

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Artwork for Baby Jessica: The Girl who Fell Down a Well and Changed News Forever

24 September 2024

Episode 78

Baby Jessica: The Girl who Fell Down a Well and Changed News Forever

In this episode of The Compendium, we dive into the incredible story of Baby Jessica, the 18-month-old girl who fell down a well and became trapped for 58 hours. But probably more interesting than Jessica's 1987 well res...

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