The Poisoners' Cabinet
Famous poisoners, vicious Victorians and curious cocktails. Join hosts Nick and Sinead every Friday as they investigate history's greatest poisoners and ridiculous crimes on this comedic true crime show, while quaffing a cocktail inspired by the tale that they tell. Remember, your loved ones ARE trying to kill you... Join the chilling chat on TikTok @thepoisonerscabinet, and find us on Patreon (patreon.com/thepoisonerscabinet) for even more episodes. Written, produced and presented by Sinead Hanna and Nick Gordon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
This is a special release of one of our Halloween Patreon episodes from 2024 in place of the main episode for 10th October 2025, due to illness.
In the spirit of spooky season and bloodsuckers, Nick brings us tales and crazy folklore from China, Japan and Malaysia about gruesome creatures of the night.
A scary twist for October, enjoy!
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Ep 265 is loose and we're off to Long Island (a place that Nick has a LOT of facts about) as a terrible crime has been committed. But who is responsible?
What happened on Long Island in 1883? Who would target so many innocent people? And DO YOU KNOW HOW LONG LONG ISLAND IS???:
The secret ingredient is...a tramp!
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Ep 264 is loose and we're diving back to the 1300s to tell the tale of Edward II who was said to have died in a pretty nasty way. But what bout his badass wife?
Was Edward II a good king? What drove Isabella to seek revenge on him? And why was everyone so hot in this?
The secret ingredient is...a red hot poker!
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Ep 263 is loose and we have a grim and gruesome tale of a family not exactly living in harmony.
Why has no one seen William Druse lately? What went on behind the closed curtains? And do you live in fear of old chokey?
The secret ingredient is...a revolver!
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Ep 262 is loose and we have the tale of the woman dubbed Mrs Sherlock Holmes!
Who was Mary Quackenbos? How did she fight crime? And why don't more people know about her?
The secret ingredient is...a magnifying glass!
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Ep 261 is loose and we are tackling the huge, haunting mystery at the heart of the War of the Roses - what happened to the princes in the tower?
What led to the young boys' disappearance? Was Richard III responsible? And why did all these cousins keeping slapping each other?
The secret ingredient is...a tower!
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Ep 260 is loose! And this week it's the tale of that dashing highwayman Dick Turpin...but WAS he all that dashing?
Who was this masked myth? What was the real story behind his crimes? And what make-up do you wear in the woods?
The secret ingredient is...some very villainous rum!
Thanks to the lovely people at Villains Rum https://villainsrum.com/ for their ingredients this week!
Ep 259 is loose, it's the 1940s and we have another witch on our hands. OR DO WE?
Who was Helen Duncan? What led to her being on trial under rumours of witchcraft? And can YOU taste the hoisin sauce?
The secret ingredient is...bleach!
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Ep 258 is loose! And it's time to make a voyage to the East Indies, but I wouldn't advise boarding the Batavia to get there...
What makes this vessel so famous? Why didn't it make it to its destination? And was everyone terrified of the wallabies?
The secret ingredient is...the East Indies!
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Ep 257 is loose! And the peasants are revolting! Rude...
It's time for the tale of the peasants' revolt and the folk hero Wat Tyler.
What caused the people to rise up in 1381? Why do we remember Wat Tyler's name? And have you ever tried to impress someone with a pointy shoe?
The secret ingredient is...peasants!
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Ep 256 is loose! And we have a dead body on our hands, and a locked....garage!
What happened to Vivian Messiter? What happened in that garage in Southampton? And can juries be trusted?
The secret ingredient is...a wolf!
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Ep 255 is loose! And it's time to gather around the table and see if we can hear any knocks or clicks from the other side...
Who were the Fox Sisters? How did they become so famous? And what was up with their toes?
The secret ingredient is...a fox!
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EP 254 is loose! And we're back with our old 'pal' King James VI/I to look at the sea voyages that inspired him to hunt witches en mass across Scotland and England.
Why did stormy weather cause such a stir in the monarch? Who was dragged to North Berwick Witch Trials? And how much padding does your wedding outfit require?
The secret ingredient is...the wind!
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Ep 253 is loose! And we've got a gang on our hands, lead by the notorious Ma Barker. Or was it...?
Who was Ma Barker? How did she get this fearsome reputation? And did we find the perfect summer cocktail?
The secret ingredient is...silver nitrate!
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Ep 252 is loose! And we're off to 15th century Italy where people are plotting to take down the most powerful family in Florence, the Medici...
What was the cause of the Pazzi Conspiracy? What went wrong in the cathedral? And how do you like your tea syrup?
The secret ingredient is...a conspiracy!
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We're back for season 6 and headed straight to the oooold West with Wyatt, Doc and other people in big hats for one of the most famous fights in history.
What caused the famous gunfight? Who was involved in the shootout? And how do you moor a horse?
The secret ingredient is...tombstone!
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Bonus Patreon release! As we are on our season break, enjoy this free episode from our Patreon files.
It's a wild ride with the tale of hard fighting, hard singing, globe trotting and free loving Julie d'Aubigny, the wild woman of 17th century France! Are the tales about her to be believed? We think so...
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It's our season 5 finale! And we're dealing with the sudden disappearance of the Queen of Crime in 1926...
What happened to Agatha Christie for 11 days in December? Is it a conspiracy? Or was someone spreading nasty rumours?
The secret ingredient is...Professor Plum in the Library with the Candlestick!
Also as mentioned in the show here is the link if you'd like to support Lynnae's GoFundMe for her kitty
Ep 249 is loose and this week it's the bizarre, mystical case of murder, artists and Ouija boards.
Who would want Clothilde Marchand? Were the spirits whispering warnings or was there a nastier presence at work? And would you take off your clothes for a smooth-talking artist?
The secret ingredient is....MORE witches!!
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Ep 248 is loose! And we have the tale of an inventor, performer, broadcaster and conman Norman Baker.
Who was this boisterous chap from Iowa? Did he really have a cure for cancer? And what trained animals do you send through the mail?
The secret ingredient is...watermelon!
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