Themes
Stories involving public disgrace, hidden wrongdoing, institutional failure, or explosive revelations.
3 December 2024
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". Thei...
26 November 2024
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...
12 November 2024
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....
22 October 2024
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...
8 October 2024
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 Patri...
20 August 2024
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, af...
30 July 2024
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 p...
23 July 2024
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...
21 May 2024
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 i...
14 May 2024
In this episode of the Compendium, we’re clutching our pearls as I tell Adam all about the tumultuous saga behind the House of Gucci. From the ambitious beginnings of Guccio Gucci to the tragic murder...
26 March 2024
In this episode of the Compendium, we're taking a wild ride on board a comet as we explore the Heaven's Gate cult, where Star Trek meets spirituality and Nike sneakers become the uniform of the afterl...
5 March 2024
In this episode of the Compendium, I’m telling Adam about the bizarre and hilarious story of The Great Emu War of 1932. Thats right, this was an actual war raged against the backdrop of Australia in t...
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