All My Favorite People Are Dead

Have you ever wondered what your last meal would be if you knew you were about to die? Well, today Shannon tells us about some pretty interesting famous last meals before people died!! 

In this week's episode, Sue talks about the Molly Maguires, a secret society of coal miners who fought for better working conditions in interesting ways. 

In this episode, Shannon talks about one of the most famous voices in the history of cinema and fellow Dutchess County Resident, James Earl Jones. 

In this episode, Sue somehow managed to connect the six wives of King Henry the 8th with Lena Horne. How does she do it? Listen! 

This week Shannon covers the fascinating raid on the little village of Deerfield Massachusettes which took place in 1704. There were many deaths and stories of struggle. You'll love it! 

This week Sue tells us about Max Yasgur and his farm that became the location of Woodstock. 

We are back for more! Better and Deader! In this episode we talk about the amazing, beautiful, and tragic Lee Miller. Born in Poughkeepsie and made famous for her looks and photography. 

We have made it to 75 episodes! So in this our diamond episode where we recap some of our favorite dead people and memories. 

This week Sue shares some odd stories (as only Sue can) of some crazy twins. Daisy and Violet Hilton and June and Jennifer Gibbons. Some weird shit for your listening pleasure. 

How many Opera singers do you know? Shannon only really knows one, Florence Foster Jenkins. This week we discuss the world's worst opera singer! 

In this week's show and in honor of International Women's Day, Sue covers Nellie Bly and her many adventures! 

How do you want to be remembered when you die? What words of wisdom do you want on your headstone? This week, Shannon shares some fabulous and weird epitaphs that are sure to make you smile. 

This week, Sue tells us the story of an early businessman and showman! He is the brains behind New York City's Steeplechase Park and selling sand in a box! 

This week Shannon tells the story of one of the most beautiful women in the world who also happened to have a brilliant mind. Hedy Lamarr had it all, but that doesn't always mean life is great. She gave us films and wifi and what did she get in return? 

This week Sue tells the story of the man who gave us fake monsters while he saved us from the real ones. Carl Laemmle was the brains behind Universal Studios and some of the greatest movies during the golden age of Hollywood. He also saved over 300 Jews from the Nazis. 

This week we have a special request from Jen! She wanted to learn all about Isabella Stewart Gardner. Shannon tells the story of the wild and brilliant art collector who took Boston by storm! 

This week Sue has some gruesome stories about people who killed their entire families! Family Annihilators is a real thing...look it up! 

This week, Shannon tells the story of the country's youngest First Lady, Frances Cleveland. At 22, she married the 49-year-old bachelor, Grover Cleveland, and changed the role of the First Lady for good. 

We had a special request from Dave who wanted us to talk about the person who the Hutchinson River Parkway is named after. So Sue did a little research and today we will learn all about the amazing 17th-century feminist, Anne Hutchinson.