Kyle Risi

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Kyle Risi

Host and writer for The Compendium podcast.

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Artwork for The 61st Academy Awards: The Worst Oscars Ceremony Ever

10 September 2024

Episode 76

The 61st Academy Awards: The Worst Oscars Ceremony Ever

In this episode of the Compendium, we delve into the chaos of the 1989 Oscars a night of Hollywood history so bizarre it’s often called the worst Oscars in hostory. But was it really? From Rob Lowe's infamous duet with S...

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Artwork for Billionaire Boys Club: Greed, Murder, and High Society Crimes

3 September 2024

Episode 75

Billionaire Boys Club: Greed, Murder, and High Society Crimes

In this episode of The Compendium, we unravel the mysterious and twisted tale of the Billionaire Boys Club, an exclusive high-society club that turned into a deadly Ponzi scheme. Learn about Joe Hunt, the mastermind behi...

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Artwork for Lorena Bobbitt: The True Story of John Bobbitt’s Decapitated Penis.

20 August 2024

Episode 73

Lorena Bobbitt: The True Story of John Bobbitt’s Decapitated Penis.

In this episode of The Compendium, we slice into the infamous 1993 case of Lorena Bobbitt, a story that shocked the world and redefined media coverage of domestic abuse and revenge. Lorena Bobbitt, after enduring years o...

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Artwork for Julie d'Aubigny: The Sword Fighting Opera Singing, Kick Ass Feminist of the 17th Century!

13 August 2024

Episode 72

Julie d'Aubigny: The Sword Fighting Opera Singing, Kick Ass Feminist of the 17th Century!

In this episode of the Compendium, we unravel the mysterious and audacious life of Julie d'Aubigny. From her daring duels to her captivating performances as La Maupin, Julie defied societal norms as a female opera singer...

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Artwork for The Hindenburg Disaster: The Fiery End of the Golden Age of Airships

6 August 2024

Episode 71

The Hindenburg Disaster: The Fiery End of the Golden Age of Airships

In this episode of the Compendium, we explore the 1937 Hindenburg disaster. A Nazi airship that exploded midair, marking the end of the golden age of zeppelins. We uncover the mysterious details of the Hindenburg explosi...

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Artwork for Lou Pearlman: Boy Bands, Big Lies, and Bigger Scams.

23 July 2024

Episode 69

Lou Pearlman: Boy Bands, Big Lies, and Bigger Scams.

In this episode of the Compendium, cha cha slide into world of Lou Pearlman, the mastermind behind Backstreet Boys and NSYNC. Discover how he orchestrated one of the biggest Ponzi schemes in the music industry, exploitin...

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Artwork for The Titanic Part 2: The Voyage, The Iceberg, The Aftermath

16 July 2024

Episode 68

The Titanic Part 2: The Voyage, The Iceberg, The Aftermath

In this episode of The Compendium, we continue our Titanic story as we set sail across the Atlantic within this engineering marvel, we explore the luxury and daily life aboard the ship, providing insights into the lives...

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Artwork for The Titanic Part 1: The People, The Passions, The Legend!

9 July 2024

Episode 67

The Titanic Part 1: The People, The Passions, The Legend!

In this episode of The Compendium, we're jumping onboard the highly requested Titanic! This is the first episode of our two-part series, where we delve into the ambitious conception of the RMS Titanic and the enduring st...

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Artwork for Village People: Disco Beats, Cultural Shifts, and Gay Icons

2 July 2024

Episode 66

Village People: Disco Beats, Cultural Shifts, and Gay Icons

In this episode of the Compendium, we’re exploring the origin story of the Village People, the iconic band that brought us unforgettable disco music hits like "Y.M.C.A.," "Macho Man," and "In the Navy." From their creati...

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Artwork for The Giggling Granny: Nannie Doss the Serial Killer Grandma

25 June 2024

Episode 65

The Giggling Granny: Nannie Doss the Serial Killer Grandma

In this episode of The Compendium, we delve into the chilling life and crimes of Nannie Doss , infamously known as "The Giggling Granny." Today’s story unravels the timeline of one of America's most notorious female seri...

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Artwork for Balloonfest: Clevelands 1986 Float-tastrophe of Epic Proportions

11 June 2024

Episode 63

Balloonfest: Clevelands 1986 Float-tastrophe of Epic Proportions

In this episode of the Compendium, we step back into time to revist The Cleveland Balloon Fest of 1986, a high-flying event that hoped to lift a city's spirits but instead spiraled into one of the most infamous blunders...

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Artwork for Anna Delvey: From Rags to Riches to Rikers, New Yorks Fake Heiress

4 June 2024

Episode 62

Anna Delvey: From Rags to Riches to Rikers, New Yorks Fake Heiress

In this episode of the Compendium, we are diving into part two of our female scammer series where I tell Adam all about Anna Delvey, New York's infamous fake heiress. Originally born Anna Sorokin in Russia, Anna set out...

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