Well That's Horrible

A podcast where we tell true stories about history, true crime, and everything horrible with a comedic lens. If you want to realize that life could be much, much worse, then this is the place for you!

Episode 18 - When You Decide to Sell The Eiffel Tower - Victor Lustig

Would the Eiffel Tower be a great investment? How long can you print money before getting caught? Today, we’re going to be talking about Victor Lustig, the man who managed to sell the Eiffel Tower. Find out which national monuments not to buy on this week’s episode of Well, That’s Horrible.

01-17
40:06

(Repost) 17-When Big Cats Kill - Ron Holiday & Joy Holiday

Everyone loved the Tiger King, right? But did you know that Ron and Joy Holiday did it first? And with even more drama? Today, I'm going to be telling the story of ballet dancers turned Tiger trainers. That, of course, ends in tragedy. It's the classic tale of bisexual boy meets girl and gets married, does naked ballet, trains tigers, and then becomes a thruple. Find out why you probably shouldn't own a tiger on today's episode of Well, that's horrible.

01-10
32:37

Episode 16 - When Stabbing Is Exciting - Peter Kurten - The Vampire of Dusseldorf

Just how sexy can sheep be? Is human blood tasty? Today, we’re going to be talking about Peter Kurten, known as the Vampire of Dusseldorf. Find out the signs your husband may be a murderer on this week’s episode of Well, That’s Horrible.

01-04
27:15

Episode 15 - When You Create An Alien Sex Cult - Raelism - Claude Vorihon

Did aliens create the human race? Can you base a whole cult around UFO’s? Today, we’re going to be talking about the Raelism, a UFO-based sex cult started by a race car journalist. Find out if the aliens are coming for you in this week’s episode of Well, That’s Horrible.

12-27
44:33

Episode 14 - When Your Clothes Kill You - Arsenic Dye - Victorian Era

Do you ever suspect that your clothes might kill you? How far are you willing to go for fashion? This week we’ll be talking about the trend of arsenic-laced dresses in the Victorian era. Find out the wrong way to dye clothing on this week’s episode of Well, That’s Horrible.

12-20
32:29

Episode 13 - When you sell a fake country - Gregor MacGregor - Prince of Poyais

How long can you pretend to rule a nation that doesn’t exist? What are some other things you might ask? In this week’s episode we’ll be talking about Gregor MacGregor, the man who invented a fake country. Find out how to scam people using hopes and dreams in this week’s episode of Well, That’s Horrible.

12-13
24:03

12 - When the Pink Ranger Kills - Juana Barraza - The Little Old Lady Killer

Have you ever thought of becoming a famous wrestler? Should you date your mom’s boyfriend? On this week’s episode we’ll be discussing Juana Barraza, the professional luchador known as La Mataviejitas, or the “Little Old Lady Killer”, and the first documented female serial killer in Mexico. Find out the wrong way to work through mommy issues on this week’s episode of Well, that’s horrible.

12-06
41:58

11 - When The Frogs Turn Gay - Alex Jones - InfoWars - 2/2

Part 2.Can frogs turn you gay? Will we have to eat our neighbors? Today, we’ll be talking about Alex Jones, the previous host of the radio show Info Wars. Find our some other things too on this week’s episode of Well, That’s Horrible.

11-29
41:45

10 - When The Frogs Turn Gay - Alex Jones - InfoWars - 1/2

Can the government turn you gay? Is Chiboni importing rapists ? Today, we have part two where we’ll be talking about Alex Jones, the previous host of the radio show InfoWars. Find out how to make millions on others’ fear on this week’s episode of Well, That’s Horrible.

11-22
45:59

9 - When You Have to Fake Your Death - Samuel Israel III

What’s one of the quickest ways to make hundreds of millions of dollars? Is faking suicide ever the right call? Today, we’re going to be talking about Samuel Israel III, mastermind of one of the biggest ponzi schemes in history. Join us today as we find out one of the ways to NOT make money, on this week’s episode of Well, That’s Horrible.

11-15
42:27

8 - When Ameteur Surgery Doesn't Work Out - Roch Theriault

Have you ever tried amateur surgery? What happens when you get ethanol injected in your abdomen? In today’s episode of Well, That’s Horrible, we’ll be talking about Roch Theriault, the Canadian cult leader of the Ant Hill Kids cult. Find out today how you too can cut things off of people with shit you can find around the house on this week’s episode of Well, That’s Horrible.

11-08
38:29

Episode 7 - When You Want To Become A Warlock - Wayne Nance - Missoula Mauler

How easy is it to get away with murder in the 80’s. Should you hit on your boss’s wife? Today we’re going to be talking about Wayne Nance, known as the Missoula Mauler, a serial killer from our own town of Missoula Montana. Find out how not to make friends on this week’s installment of Well, That’s Horrible.

11-01
42:01

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10-28
01:36

6-When Human Sacrifice Saves Lives - Adolfo Constanzo

Can you protect a drug cartel with human sacrifice? How smelly does a cauldron of human remains get? Today we’re going to be talking about Adolfo Constanzo, the leader of the Narcosatanists cult. Find out the ingredients you need to defeat your enemies on today’s episode of Well, That’s Horrible.

10-25
27:51

5-When Betty White Murders - Dorthea Puente

What would it look like if a woman who could win a Betty White look-alike contest decided to start poisoning people? Can an adorable old lady murder people in cold blood? In today’s episode, we’ll be talking about Dorthea Puente, and her murderous rampage. Find out how you, too, can kill guests in your home, on today’s episode of Well, That’s Horrible.

10-18
36:00

3-When A Foot Fetish Becomes A Cult - Hogen Fukunaga

How do you turn a foot fetish into a multimillion dollar scam? Can you guilt people into buying tens of thousands of dollars of paper scrolls? Today we’re going to be talking about Hogen Fukunaga, founder of Ho-no-Hana. Did he have a foot fetish? Probably. Did he form an entire religion around it? Definitely. Find out more on today’s episode of Well, That’s Horrible.

10-11
34:07

4-When Getting Buried Alive Goes Bad - Hadj Mesfewi

What’s one of the worst ways to die? Drowning? Strangling? Decapitation? Today we’re going to be going over a serial killer named Hadj Mohammed Mesfewi who got sentenced to crucifixion. It gets even worse than that. But he probably deserved it. Find out how inventive Morocco can be when it comes to capital punishment, on today’s episode of Well That’s Horrible.

10-11
32:07

2-When Big Cats Kill - Ron Holiday & Joy Holiday

Everyone loved Tiger King, right? But did you know that Ron and Joy Holiday did it first, and with even more drama? Today I’m going to be telling the story of ballet dancers turned tiger trainers, that of course, ends in tragedy. It’s the classic tale of bisexual boy meets girl and gets married, does naked ballet, trains tigers, and then becomes a thrupple. Find out why you probably shouldn’t own a tiger, on today’s episode of Well That’s Horrible.

10-07
32:37

1-When Stalking Works - Burt Pugach

Have you ever gone to great lengths to win someone back? Did it involve hiring someone to pour acid on your ex’s face? Hopefully not. Burt Pugach had more mistresses than most people have cousins, had exceptionally bad decision making skills, and sucked at being a lawyer. Welcome to the first episode of our podcast, Well That’s Horrible.

09-30
36:07

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