The Rule of Three Podcast

This week on Rule of Three we're going deep. Reeeeeal Deep, down to the deep, dark web. You've heard the rumors, but are the true stories even crazier? We'll find that out by discussing the tales behind Freedom Hosting, HackBB, and Silk Road. After listening, follow us on Instagram @ruleofthree333 and on Facebook at Rule of Three Podcast. Thank you for all the support on this season, enjoy!

This week on Rule of Three we're discussing young murders, kids who weren't afraid to let their youth stop their bloody ambitions. From psychopaths to punk rockers, we've got em all! We'll be featuring the strangler Mary Bell, the axe pro David Brom, and the deadly duo of Pauline Parker and Juliet Hulme. After listening follow us on Instagram @ruleofthree333 and on Facebook at Rule of Three Podcast. Enjoy!

This week on Rule of Three, we're going through the history of 20th century Illinois, with three stories that tell the evolution of America leading up to the 1980's. We'll be discussing the Illinois Bootleggers, The Chicago Dojo Wars, and The Chicago Disco Riot, all dealing with significant cultural movements. After listening go follow us on Instagram @ruleofthree333 and on Facebook at Rule of Three Podcast. Enjoy!

This week on Rule of Three we're exploring some famous Signature Killers, people who kill in a certain manner that pleases them. We're taking a look at Charles Albright, William Heirens, and Richard Rogers, and this is a long one, so buckle up! After listen, check us out on Instagram @ruleofthree333 and on Facebook at Rule of Three Podcast. Enjoy! 

This week on Rule of Three, we're taking to the skies for two tales of aviation insanity! We'll be looking at the life of the first airplane high-jacker Larry Pletch, and the group of Allied Airmen who pulled off a daring escape mid air. We also have a cool update about a cold case we previously covered! After listen, make sure to check us out on Instagram @ruleofthree333 and on Facebook at Rule of Three Podcast. Enjoy!

This week Rule of Three is taking on the Big Apple with three stories from the City that Never Sleeps, New York! We're talking about the Queen of Fences Mother Mandelbaum, Albert "Ham and Eggs" Fish, and Ida the Goose! After listening check us out on Instagram @ruleofthree333 and on Facebook at Rule of Three Podcast. Enjoy!

We're doing more cold cases this week on Rule of Three, except they're not all that cold. All three of these cases have evidence and stories to back them up, but no one was ever put behind bars for them. We'll be taking a look at the Hall-Mills Murders, the Investor murders, and the Jennings 8. There's also a surprising amount of fishing information, so you'll be an expert mariner by the time we're done! After listening, check us out on Instagram @ruleofthree333 and on Facebook at Rule of Three Podcast. Enjoy! 

This week on Rule of Three, we're finally doing an episode on cults! We're all surprised that we haven't covered this yet, but we found three great stories that haven't been talked about much. We'll be discussing the super MLM NXIVM, the All American cult the Alamo Christian Foundation, and Jesus' own real estate company, The Work. If you like what you hear, go check us out on Instagram @ruleofthree333 and on Facebook at Rule of Three Podcast. Enjoy!

This week on Rule of Three, we're doing something a little different, exploring the stories behind some popular songs and the women that inspired them! We'll be looking at Layla, written about Pattie Boyd, Lola Montez, about Lola Montez, and Hollaback Girl, surprisingly written about Courtney Love. Let us know what you think about this episode and if it's something we should continue in the future! After listening, go check us out on Instagram @ruleofthree333 and on Facebook at Rule of Three Podcast. Enjoy!

This week on Rule of Three, we're back with part 2 of our series, this time with Werewolf murderers! If they're hairy, smelly, and love their ointments, then they're fair game for us! We'll be discussing some of histories most deranged, but also hilarious, lycans including Pierre Burgot, Manuela Romasanta, and Peter Strubbe. After listening, go check us out on Instagram @ruleofthree333 and on Facebook at Rule of Three Podcast. Enjoy!

This week on Rule of Three, we’re giving you another thing to be paranoid about, counterfeits! We’re talking about every day counterfeiting, including stamps, wine, and popsicle sticks. Tune in to find out if you’ve been an accessory to counterfeiting, odds are you have. Check us out on Instagram @ruleofthree333 and on Facebook at Rule of Three Podcast. Enjoy!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone! This episode of Rule of Three is our Christmas Special, with three true crime stories that happened on and around Christmas, including the murder spree of Ronald Gene Simmons, the Covina Massacre, and the Santa Bank Robbery. If you're enjoying your Christmas, maybe listen to this later, but we would be honored to be a part of your celebrations. After listening, go find us on Instagram at ruleofthree333 and Facebook at Rule of Three Podcast. Thanks for listening, we'll see you again in the New Year! Enjoy!

This week on Rule of Three, Ethan was actually helpful! Credit where credit is due, Ethan came up with the name and topic for this week, three stories about people who lost it one day and went crazy. We'll be talking about Dan Willoughby and his little secret, the vengeful biologist Carol Anne Bond, and the mom of the year Judy Parker. After you listen make sure you check us out on Instagram at ruleofthree333 for interesting links and behind the scenes. Enjoy!

This week on Rule Of Three, we're feeling a little Holm sick, so we revisited Episode Three to dive in depth on Stockholm Syndrome! We'll be talking about the curious case of Mary McElroy, the kidnapping of Jaycee Dugard, and the story of Elizabeth Smart, all three of which suffered from Stockholm Syndrome in some form. These stories completely redefined Stockholm Syndrome for us, and make sure to stick around for the end to listen to Ethan's thesis. After listening, make sure you check us out on Instagram at ruleofthree333 for interesting links and behind the scenes. Enjoy!

This week on Rule of Three, Ethan is actually doing something! To mix things up a bit, we each have one story from our local area that the other two have no clue about, so you can find out along with us. Nicole has a story on the North Pond Hermit, Ethan will be talking about the Frankford Slasher, and Sean's story is on the Clinton Correctional Jailbreak. All three of our stories are really unique so there's something for everyone! After listening, make sure you check us out on Instagram at ruleofthree333 for interesting links and behind the scenes. Enjoy!

Happy Halloween everyone! This week's episode is on the spooky side, and we're exploring some of the real life stories that inspired horror movies. We'll be talking about the paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, who's cases inspired movies like The Conjuring, the cannibal family of Sawney Bean, who inspired The Hills Have Eyes, and the twisted world of Ed Gein, who's gruesome crimes inspired The Silence of the Lambs and Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Listener beware on this one, some parts will get pretty nasty so prepare yourself. After listening, go find us on Instagram at ruleofthree333 for interesting links and behind the scenes. Enjoy!

This week on Rule of Three, the gang is all about gender equality, so it's time to shatter the glass ceiling and some skulls! This episode puts the spotlight on female murders, include Nannie Doss, who left a trail of dead husbands and children wherever she went, the baby farmer Amelia Dyer, and Rachel Wade, who killed a teenage girl in cold blood. Get ready for a whole roller coaster of emotions, because some of these stories will hit you square in the heart.  After listening, go find us on Instagram at ruleofthree333 for fun links and behind the scenes. Enjoy!

This week on Rule of Three, we are wrapping up our two part series on the wives of Henry VIII! We'll be exploring the lives of Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard, and Catherine Parr, the last three wives of Henry VIII. You know them from their bad portraits and affairs, but there's so much more to these ladies that made us fall in love with them. If you haven't listened to episode 8 yet, do that first or else none of this is going to make sense! After you listen, make sure you check us out on Instagram at ruleofthree333 for fun links and pictures. Have a great Thanksgiving everyone, we'll see you in December! Enjoy!

You think boys suck these days? Try having your head cut off by an obese king! This week's episode is the first part in our mini series on the wives of Henry VIII and what they were like outside of him.  This episode covers the first three wives, Katherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, and Jane Seymour. There are ton of interesting facts and stories that made us fall in love with these incredible ladies, so we're sure you'll love them too. Make sure you check us out on Instagram at ruleofthree333 for interesting links and behind the scenes. Enjoy!

This week on Rule of Three, we're sailing the Seven Seas and plundering booty with three stories about Pirates! We'll being digging into the exploits of the infamous Francois l'Olonnais, the surprisingly cozy and wacky life of Jorgen Jorgenson, and the rich history of the Dutch East India Company. Get your seas legs on, because we're going to the heart of the storm! Make sure to find us on Instagram at ruleofthree333. Enjoy!