Once a street orphan, Kazuo Taoka rose to become Japan’s most feared yakuza boss—transforming the Yamaguchi-gumi into a criminal empire that blended blood, business, and showbiz. Here's how.
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Flashback to the Duchess of Death: How One Billionaire Heiress Might Have Gotten Away With Murder
In this flashback episode, Simon delves into the intriguing story of Doris Duke - a beloved public figure who might also have been a murderer. Allegedly. Join us as we uncover the revelations highlighted by a Vanity Fair journalist.
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The Greenbrier Ghost: The Woman Who Solved Her Own Murder
A ghostly wife returns from the grave to accuse her husband of murder—sparking the only U.S. case where a spirit helped convict a killer. Was justice served… or conjured?
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(Note: Although the introduction may suggest otherwise, this is an episode of The Casual Criminalist, not Decoding the Unknown)
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Introducing: Almost Interesting by Simon Whistler
Welcome to Almost Interesting, the podcast designed to be just interesting enough - but not too interesting, obviously. In each episode, I'll dive gently and aimlessly into topics that are, frankly, not exactly gripping - but perfect for drifting off, relaxing, or just having some pleasant background noise. Think of it like those stories your slightly boring friend tells, but without the social obligation to pretend you're listening.
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The 5 Weirdest Murders That Have NEVER Been Explained...
Five gruesome cases, zero answers. From fitness instructor Missy Bevers to CIA whispers and missing hands—these baffling, unsolved murders defy logic, justice, and belief. Dive into the weirdest true crime ever.
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