In this episode of The Compendium, we continue our Titanic story as we set sail across the Atlantic within this engineering marvel, we explore the luxury and daily life aboard the ship, providing insights into the lives of both passengers and crew.

We'll uncover the intricate details behind why the Titanic sank and the aftermath of this catastrophe. By examining the ship's design, the events leading up to the collision, and the harrowing experiences of those on board, we shed light on the legacy this disaster left behind.

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1. "A Night to Remember" by Walter Lord
2. "Titanic" Wikipedia
3. "Titanic: The Tragedy Begins" The rest is history
4. “The official Titanic Museum” website
5. "Titanic” by James Cameron

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In this episode of The Compendium, we're jumping onboard the highly requested Titanic! This is the first episode of our two-part series, where we delve into the ambitious conception of the RMS Titanic and the enduring stories of its passengers and crew that make this Titanic story unforgettable.

Today, you'll learn about key figures like J.P. Morgan and Bruce Ismay, whose dreams and ambitions led to the construction of what was then the largest and most luxurious ship ever built. We'll explore the history and timeline of the Titanic, from its launch in Southampton to its ill-fated maiden voyage destined for New York.

We also bring to life the experiences of the Titanic's passengers and crew, from the elite millionaires in first class to the hopeful immigrants in third class.

Join us as we uncover the artifacts and tales that survived, and prepare to load all the luggage and passengers onboard as we get ready for the Titanic's maiden voyage in episode 2.

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1. "A Night to Remember" by Walter Lord
2. "Titanic" Wikipedia
3. "Titanic: The Tragedy Begins" The rest is history
4. “The official Titanic Museum” website
5. "Titanic” by James Cameron

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In this episode of the Compendium, we’re exploring the origin story of the Village People, the iconic band that brought us unforgettable disco music hits like "Y.M.C.A.," "Macho Man," and "In the Navy." From their creation by Jacques Morali and Henri Belolo to their rise to fame, come with us as we dive into their history and cultural impact they had on the disco era and the LGBTQ community.

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1. “The Village People's“ - Official website
2. “Henri Belolo & Jacques Morali” - Disco Disco
3. “The gay ecstasy of the Village People” - BBC
4. “Can't Stop the Music Movie” - Wikipedia
5. “Golden Raspberry Awards story” - Wikipedia

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1. “Nannie Doss” - Wikipedia
2. “The Giggling Grandma” - Murderpedia

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In this episode of the Compendium, When David Kroupa ventured into online dating, he couldn't have foreseen the terrifying love triangle that would ensnare him and Liz Golyar, leading to the mysterious disappearance of Cari Farver.

This dark side of dating and the lengths to which some people will go to get the lover of their dreams. This is the disturbing realities behind online dating gone wrong.

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• “A Tangled Web: A Cyberstalker” - Leslie Rule
• “State v. Golyar” - Findlaw.com
• “Lover, Stalker, Killer” - Netflix film

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In this episode of the Compendium, we step back into time to revist The Cleveland Balloon Fest of 1986, a high-flying event that hoped to lift a city's spirits but instead spiraled into one of the most infamous blunders of the decade. I tell Adam all the juicy details of this helium-filled fiasco, where ambition met reality with explosive environmental consequences. We'll explore how this well-intentioned charity event turned into a disaster, examining the safety concerns of mass balloon releases and their unintended environmental impacts.

You'll hear how a city’s attempt to set a world record became a case study in event planning disasters. The story highlights significant points in environmental activism history and raises questions about the safety practices surrounding helium balloons, ultimately becoming a controversial chapter in the Guinness World Records.

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1. “The Balloon Fest That Went Horribly Wrong” - The Atlantic
2. “Balloonfest 86” - Wikipedia
3. “Understanding the Impact of Balloon Releases” - HRSD
4. “Balloonfest” - Apple tv Documentary by Nathan Truesdell

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In this episode of the Compendium, we are diving into part two of our female scammer series where I tell Adam all about Anna Delvey, New York's infamous fake heiress.

Originally born Anna Sorokin in Russia, Anna set out to take what she wanted and nothing was going to stand in her way, not even being poor. We recount Annas first initial appearance in the glittering social scene, her ambitions plans to secure funding for the “Anna Delvey Foundation: For Kids that Can’t Read Good”, to her dramatic downfall and the media frenzy that was her trial!

Anna’s story blurs the lines between ambition and deception, is it okay to fake it until you make it?

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1. "My Friend Anna" by Rachel DeLoach Williams
2. "How Anna Delvey Tricked New York’s Party People" by Jessica Pressler
5. "Inventing Anna" Netflix mini series

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In this episode of the Compendium, we're looking up Cassie Chadwick, the woman who walked so that Anna Delvey could run. Dubbed Carnegie's imaginary heir, Cassie Chadwick's scam is a story of deception, ambition, and the pursuit of wealth at any cost.

We love a female con artist here on The Compendium, and Cassie Chadwick is the original OG Queen of the con. Today, we explore how Cassie convinced a bunch of rich greedy bankers to hand her millions of dollars in hard cold cash that resulted in her becoming an icon of the ages. Cassie's story is a testament to the power of storytelling, the allure of the unattainable, and the lengths to which one might go to secure their place in history.

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1. "Cassie Chadwick” - Wikipedia
2. "Cassie Chadwick: The Female Wizard of Finance” - Ohio History Connection
3. "Greed in the Gilded Age" - by William Elliott Hazelgrove
4. "The High Priestess of Fraudulent Finance" – by Karen Abbott

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