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The House Red

The House Red

By: Justin Holt & Kimberly Ramey
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History is stranger than fiction---and we're here to prove it. Welcome to The House Red, the podcast where we uncork the wildest, weirdest, and most unbelievable true stories from history. From bizarre plagues to daring heists, twisted scandals to forgotten legends, we dive into the past's juiciest tales with a twist of dark humor and a splash of intrigue. So pour yourself a glass and get ready---because history has never been this intoxicating.

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Episodes
  • Tarrare: Digesting The Legend

    Tarrare: Digesting The Legend
    Jul 25 2025

    Meet Tarrare, an 18th-century Frenchman whose hunger knew no limits—literally. He ate corks, live animals, and even, allegedly, human flesh. In this episode of The House Red, we dig into the bizarre, unsettling, and tragic tale of history’s most ravenous man. Was he cursed, sick, or something science still can’t explain? So grab a snack… or maybe don’t.
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    31 mins
  • Built to Bewilder: The Winchester Mystery House

    Built to Bewilder: The Winchester Mystery House
    Jul 18 2025

    "Built to Bewilder" takes you inside the twisting halls and dead-end staircases of the Winchester Mystery House. Was it a grieving widow's obsession, a master plan to confuse vengeful spirits, or something stranger still? Join us as we explore the legend, lore, and labyrinth of America's most bizarre mansion.
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    30 mins
  • The Cadaver Synod: The Dead Man on the Stand

    The Cadaver Synod: The Dead Man on the Stand
    Jul 11 2025

    In one of the most macabre moments in papal history, a long-dead pope was dug up, dressed in full vestments, and put on trial by his successor. In this episode we investigate and dive into the twisted tale of the Cadaver Synod--a surreal spectacle of power, revenge, and corpse-based courtroom drama that rocked the medieval church. Was it madness, politics, or both.
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    35 mins
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