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Blood Ties Podcast

Blood Ties Podcast
Society & Culture
201 episodes
S12 Ep12: The Spree Killer
Molly and Geoffrey's final episode of Blood Ties discusses Mark Richard Hobson: the spree killer.
39m • Apr 25, 2023
39m
S12 Ep11: S12E11 An Interview with Tim Weaver
Geoffrey interviews crime fiction writer Tim Weaver, the bestselling author of books including the David Raker mysteries You Were Gone, No One Home and The Blackbird.
38m • Mar 27, 2023
38m
S12 Ep10: Bronson
Today Molly and Geoffrey discuss Charles Bronson, known as Britain's most violent prisoner. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, and more! https://www.patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast CREDITS: Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gm...
31m • Mar 20, 2023
31m
S12 Ep9: S12E09 Britain's Longest Serving Lifer
The first of two episodes where Molly and Geoffrey discuss cases where the parole board has a significant part to play. This week's is Roger Payne, perhaps the longest serving lifer. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, and more! https://www.patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast CREDITS: Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wa...
32m • Mar 13, 2023
32m
S12 Ep8: S12E08 Captain Cash Part Two
Geoffrey continues his discussion of the case of Captain Cash. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, and more! https://www.patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast CREDITS: Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com
32m • Mar 06, 2023
32m
S12 Ep7: Captain Cash Part One
A case in which the perpetrator holds that if you can't afford to buy something, steal it: and where business dealings end in murder. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, and more! https://www.patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast CREDITS: Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram...
28m • Feb 27, 2023
28m
S12 Ep6: The Dunblane Massacre
Geoffrey and Molly discuss the terrible case of the Dunblane Massacre. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, and more! https://www.patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast CREDITS: Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com
33m • Feb 20, 2023
33m
S12 Ep5: S12E05 The Disappearing Wife
Geoffrey tackles the case of a disappearing wife. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, and more! https://www.patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast CREDITS: Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com
31m • Feb 13, 2023
31m
S12 Ep4: Pottery Cottage, Part Two
Part two of Geoffrey's retelling of Pottery Cottage. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, and more! https://www.patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast CREDITS: Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com
31m • Feb 06, 2023
31m
S12 Ep3: Pottery Cottage, Part One
This week, Geoffrey discusses the terrible case of Pottery Cottage. This is the first of a two part series. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, and more! https://www.patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast CREDITS: Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloo...
30m • Jan 29, 2023
30m
S12 Ep2: The Case of Donald Andrews
In this listener-suggested episode, Geoffrey and Molly discuss the case of Donald Andrews, the only person in the UK to be jailed for life for a crime other than murder. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, and more! https://www.patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast CREDITS: Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT...
30m • Jan 23, 2023
30m
S12 Ep1: She Died for a Crime She Didn't Do
Molly and Geoffrey are back. Refreshed with Christmas cheer, they are ready to discuss the case of Edith Thompson, who died for a crime she didn't do. CREDITS: Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com
31m • Jan 16, 2023
31m
S11 Ep13: The Disappearance of Peter Falconio
This week, Molly and Geoffrey discuss the case of Peter Falconio, a British backpacker who was murdered in Australia's northern territory. This is our final episode before our Christmas break. Thank you so much for listening in 2022 everyone - wishing you a Happy Christmas and a wonderful start to 2023. CREDITS: Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @B...
30m • Dec 12, 2022
30m
S11 Ep12: The Backpacker Killer
Seven backpackers went missing in New South Wales, Australia, in the late 80s and early 90s. Their bodies were found partially buried. But who killed them, and why? Molly and Geoffrey discuss the case. CREDITS: Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com
29m • Dec 05, 2022
29m
S11 Ep11: S11E12 The Death Row Granny
Geoffrey discusses murderer Velma Barfield, known as the 'Death Row Granny'.
32m • Nov 28, 2022
32m
S11 Ep10: "Murder should stay in the family" - an interview with author Gregg Olson
This week, Geoffrey trials a new format, interviewing author Gregg Olson about his book "American Mother". Please let us know what you think! CREDITS: Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com
43m • Nov 21, 2022
43m
S11 Ep9: The Richardsons
This week, we learn what was behind the phrase "taking a shirt from Charlie" in a follow up to our previous two parter on the Krays. Get to know the lesser-well known but arguably more sadistic crime family, the Richardsons. CREDITS: Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com
30m • Nov 14, 2022
30m
S11 Ep8: The Midlands Ripper
Murderer or serial killer? Geoffrey and Molly discuss the case. CREDITS: Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com
26m • Nov 07, 2022
26m
S11 Ep7: The Camden Ripper
Geoffrey discusses the case of Anthony John Hardy. CREDITS: Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com
31m • Oct 31, 2022
31m
S11 Ep6: Geoffrey: True crime TV and books
Geoffrey discusses the Channel 5 (in the UK) true crime series Soham: The Murder Of Holly & Jessica, which left rather a bad taste in his mouth. He also discusses the Jeffrey Dahmer series on Netflix, and Inside the Criminal Mind. Also on the docket: books on the Old Bailey.
32m • Oct 24, 2022
32m
S11 Ep5: Dr John Bodkin Part 2
Geoffrey and Molly continue the case of Dr John Bodkin. If you haven't listened to Part 1, we recommend that you check it out first.
31m • Oct 17, 2022
31m
S11 Ep4: S11E5 Dr John Bodkin (Part 1)
Today, Molly and Geoffrey discuss the case of the killer John Bodkin, who was a GP (Doctor) in Eastbourne, Sussex.
40m • Oct 10, 2022
40m
S11 Ep4: S11E4 The Hungerford Massacre
Geoffrey discusses the Hungerford massacre, which took place in England in 1987.
31m • Oct 10, 2022
31m
S11 Ep3: S11E3 Geoffrey recommends... books and TV!
This week, we have the first in several special episodes, where Geoffrey recommends books and television. CREDITS: Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com
30m • Sep 26, 2022
30m
S11 Ep2: S11E2 The Krays Part 2
The continued story of The Krays. CREDITS: Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com
28m • Sep 19, 2022
28m
S11 Ep1: S11E1 The Krays Part 1
Identical twin brothers Reginald and Ronald Kray were English criminals active from the late 1950s to 1967. CREDITS: Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com
40m • Sep 12, 2022
40m
S10 Ep36: S10E36 The Murder of Lawrence Haggart
Today, a listener suggested case that Geoffrey had never heard of before. It's a Scottish story, all about the events of one single night in 1996... CREDITS: Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com
32m • Jul 31, 2022
32m
S10 Ep35: S10E35 The Monster of Worcester
Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, and more! https://www.patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast CREDITS: Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com
30m • Jul 25, 2022
30m
S10 Ep34: S10E34 Let Him Have It
The famous case of Craig and Bentley, suggested to Geoffrey by a taxi driver recently. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, and more! https://www.patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast CREDITS: Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com
33m • Jul 18, 2022
33m
S10 Ep33: S10E33 The Chevaline Massacre
Multiple murders in the mountains. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, and more! https://www.patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast CREDITS: Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com
33m • Jul 11, 2022
33m
S10 Ep32: S10E32 The Murder of Georgina Edmunds
Today's case has an unusual feature: double jeopardy.
22m • Jul 04, 2022
22m
S10 Ep31: S10E31 Zahid Zaman
A little known but extraordinary story of murder in England's north east. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, and more! https://www.patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast CREDITS: Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com
37m • Jun 28, 2022
37m
S10 Ep30: S10E30 The Killing of Diane Chenery-Wickens
A leech commits a murder. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, and more! https://www.patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast CREDITS: Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com
35m • Jun 20, 2022
35m
S10 Ep29: S10E29 The Giggling Granny
The life and murders of a female poisoner. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, and more! https://www.patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast CREDITS: Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com
32m • Jun 13, 2022
32m
S10 Ep28: S10E28 The Murder of Stephanie Bryan
Molly and Geoffrey discuss a case from sixty years ago, where circumstantial evidence plays a major role in convicting a suspect. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, and more! https://www.patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast CREDITS: Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bl...
29m • Jun 06, 2022
29m
S10 Ep27: S10E27 Peter George Dinsdale
This week: an arsonist attacks. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, and more! https://www.patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast CREDITS: Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com
32m • May 30, 2022
32m
S10 Ep26: S10E26 The Murder of Becky Watts
The murder of a teenage girl who was murdered by those who were very close to her. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, and more! https://www.patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast CREDITS: Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com
33m • May 23, 2022
33m
S10 Ep25: S10E25 The Murder of Shafilea Ahmed
The murder of a young woman by her parents. CREDITS: Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com
34m • May 16, 2022
34m
S10 Ep24: S10E23 The Case of Hollie Gazzard
The case of Hollie Gazzard. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, and more! https://www.patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast CREDITS - Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email:
28m • Apr 25, 2022
28m
S10 Ep23: S10E24 The Canoe Man
A man goes out on his canoe one day, and is lost at sea. Or so it seems... Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, and more! https://www.patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast CREDITS - Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email:
36m • Apr 18, 2022
36m
S10 Ep22: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/2q2t7grrcmat058/AAB90aI3buOhyC6jWse9asMua?dl=0
Today's story is a story of teenaged gamers who met online. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, and more! https://www.patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast CREDITS - Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email:
24m • Apr 11, 2022
24m
S10 Ep21: S10E22 Two Murders
Two murders, identical in form. And the killer almost got away with it.
32m • Apr 03, 2022
32m
S10 Ep20: S10E21 Ben Field
Today's story is of truly despicable manipulator and murderer Ben Field. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, and more! https://www.patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast CREDITS - Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com
28m • Mar 28, 2022
28m
S10 Ep19: S10E20 The Murder of Janet Brown
This week, a listener-suggested story that particularly reminds us that good things do happen to good people.... Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, and more! https://www.patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast CREDITS - Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email...
30m • Mar 21, 2022
30m
S10 Ep18: S10E19 Almost Got Away With It
Geoffrey tells the tale of a murderer who nearly evaded his sentence. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, and more! https://www.patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast CREDITS - Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com
36m • Mar 14, 2022
36m
S10 Ep18: S10E18 The Murder of Sophie Hook
A particularly difficult story today: the rape and murder of seven year old Sophie Hook by the paedophile Howard Hughes. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, and more! https://www.patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast CREDITS - Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_p...
40m • Mar 07, 2022
40m
S10 Ep17: S10E17 The Case of Sally Challen
A wife murders her husband. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, and more! https://www.patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast CREDITS - Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com
29m • Feb 28, 2022
29m
S10 Ep16: S10E16 The Murder of Lin and Megan Russell
Geoffrey gives his thoughts on whether Levi Bellfield could be guilty of the murders of Lin and Megan Russell. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, and more! https://www.patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast CREDITS - Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email:...
37m • Feb 21, 2022
37m
S10 Ep15: S10E15 Michael Sams
Today's story is about English kidnapper, extortionist, rapist and murderer Michael Sams. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, and more! https://www.patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast CREDITS - Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gm...
33m • Feb 14, 2022
33m
S10 Ep14: S10E14 The Prince of Poisoners
Doctor, gambler, murderer: the tale of Victorian poisoner William Palmer. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, and more! https://www.patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast CREDITS - Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com
36m • Feb 07, 2022
36m

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