The Isabella Gardner Museum Heist: Inside the Largest Art Theft in History

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In this episode of the Compendium, I’m thrusting Adam head first into the enigmatic world of Sixto Rodriguez. If you have never heard of this guy then your world is about to change. Rodrigues was the unsung hero whose music became the soundtrack for a revolution. His his journey from a Detroit musician to an icon in South Africa during the apartheid era is a story like no other! Today we unravel the mystery behind the man known as the Sugar Man. His album "Cold Fact" and its impact on the anti-apartheid movement, showing you first hand how music can transcend boundaries and ignite social change.

Discovering Rodriguez's story is like piecing together a fascinating puzzle. From the streets of Detroit to the heart of South Africa, we trace his influence and the surprising revelation of his unknown fame. Weaving together the keywords of Rodriguez, apartheid South Africa, and folk rock, this episode is a tribute to the power of music and the spirit of resistance. Rodriguez's legacy, epitomized in the "Searching for Sugar Man" documentary, is a testament to the enduring impact of art in shaping history.

We give you the Compendium, but if you want more, then check out these great resources:

1.  "Searching for Sugar Man" - Documentary
2.  "Cold Fact" - Album by Sixto Rodriguez
3. "Coming From Reality" - Album by Sixto Rodriguez
4. "The History of Apartheid in South Africa" - Educational Resource
5. "The Power of Protest Music in Social Movements" - Article
6. "Sixto Rodriguez: Biography and Discography" - Music Resource

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• Intro and Outro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin
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In this episode of the Compendium, I’m telling Adam about the bizarre and hilarious story of The Great Emu War of 1932. Thats right, this was an actual war raged against the backdrop of Australia in the early 1930s, that saw the Australian military take on an unexpected foe: a large flock of emus that were wreaking havoc on Western Australia's farming communities during the Great Depression. 

We'll dive into the tactics used, the challenges faced, and of course the hard lessons learned from trying to take on an unassuming enemy. You will find out how these incredibly witty and energetic birds managed to outmanoeuvre the military's efforts, leading to a story that is as amusing as it is insightful. 

We give you the Compendium, but if you want more, then check out these great resources:
1. "The Great Emu War of 1932” by Jordan Sillers
2. "Emu War” - Wikipedia
3. "Western Australia Makes War On Emus” - youtube

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In this episode of the Compendium, we’re diving into the life and legacy of Griselda Blanco, a champion of the underworld and one of the most infamous female criminals of our time. Known as the Queen of Cocaine, her story intertwines with the Medellin Cartel and the notorious drug lord, Pablo Escobar.

Today Adam tells us how Griselda Blanco shaped the cocaine trade during its heyday and how a woman in a male-dominated underworld used ruthless tactics and strategic brilliance meant that this chick took zero prisoners, earning her a fearsome reputation. 

We give you the Compendium, but if you want more, then check out these great resources:
1. "Griselda Blanco" - Wikipedia
2. "Griselda" – Netflix Series 2024
3. "The True Story of Griselda Blanco" – by Kalia Richardson
5. "Cocaine Economics: - by Peter S. Green
6. "Michael Corleone Blanco (EP2) – The Sit Down" - Berners Round Table Podcast

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In this episode of the Compendium, we're heading into the intoxicating and deceitful world of Rudy Kurniawan, the charasmatic mastermind behind one of the most sensational wine fraud stories in history.  Kyle tells Adam how Rudy managed to infiltrated the exclusive circle of wine collecting, charming the elites of the wine world before conning them out of millions of dollars. We will look into the intricate details of how Kurniawan executed this wine crime. Trust us, today is a fun one

We give you the Compendium, but if you want more, then check out these great resources:
1. "Sour Grapes" – Netflix Documentary
2. "The great wine fraud" The Gaurdian by Ed Cumming
3. "Con that shook the world of wine" The New Yorker by By Bianca Bosker
4. "A Vintage Crime" Vanity fair by Michael Steinberger

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In this episode of the Compendium, I tell Adam all about the chilling and complex story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard. It’s a tale rooted in the deceptions of Munchausen's by Proxy that leads to the ultimate murder of Dee Dee Blanchard. We are shedding light on the harrowing effects of disability fraud and the hidden truths that often lie beneath the surface which reminds us that looks can be deceiving.

We give you the Compendium, but if you want more, then check out these great resources:

1. "Mommy Dead and Dearest" - HBO Documentary
2. "The Act" - HBO Miniseries
3. "Gypsy's Revenge" - Investigation Discovery Special
4. “Mother Knows Best” - Dr. Phil (Part 1)

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In this episode of the Compendium, Adam tells Kyle all about the fascinating yet slightly scandalous world of Dr. Donald Cline. Trust us, this isn’t your everyday story of a fertility doctor; it’s a riveting tale of hidden family secrets, artificial insemination ethics, and a sperm donor scandal that left everyone speechless. 

And it all started when Jacoba a ordinary young woman, keen to understand more about her geneology stumbles upon a secret that had been hidden her DNA her entire life. A secret that only snowballed as she dared to venture deeper into. 

Today we wade through the murky waters of fertility fraud with a touch of humor, because sometimes life’s complexities need a bit of light-heartedness.

We give you the Compendium, but if you want more, then check out these great resources:

1. “Our Father” - 2022 Netflix documentary
2. “Donald Cline” - Wikipedia
3. “Fertility Fraud” - Wikipedia

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In this episode of the Compendium, we’re jumping into the heart-wrenching story of Lindy Chamberlain, a tale that captivated and divided a nation. It all started when the Chamberlain family went camping near Uluru in 1980, they never imagined that their trip would end in tragedy when their 9 week baby daughter Azaria would be taken and dragged into the night by a dingo.  

Its a tragedy that led to one of Australia’s most infamous legal battles. And so this episode explores the intricate web of public opinion, media speculation, and the legal twists that followed. We will look at how politics, corruption and pride led to what has became known as the largest miscarriages of justice in Australian History. 

We look at nuances of this wrongful conviction case, examining how cultural misunderstandings and forensic missteps painted a picture of guilt and deceit around the Chamberlain family. We will talk through how the Chamberlain family's fight for justice unfolded, where once again we question the role of media in shaping public perception.

We give you the Compendium, but if you want more, then check out these great resources:

1. National Museum of Australia: Azaria Chamberlain Collection - An online archive of objects and documents related to the case.
2. "A Cry in the Dark" - A film starring Meryl Streep, based on the Chamberlain story.
3. Australian Law Reform Commission - Reports on the Chamberlain inquiry and its impact on legal reform.
4. "The Dingo's Got My Baby" by Lindy Chamberlain - Lindy’s personal account of the ordeal.

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In this episode of the Compendium, we delve into the heart-wrenching and globally captivating story of Madeleine McCann's disappearance. This case, a tapestry of mystery and media frenzy, has remained unsolved since that fateful night in May 2007 in Praia da Luz, Portugal. 

Join us as I tell Adam about the intricate layers of this story, from the McCann family's holiday experience to the intense scrutiny and speculation that followed. We explore the initial police response, the global media coverage, and the ongoing quest for answers in one of the most high-profile unsolved mysteries of our time.

We give you the Compendium, but if you want more, then check out these great resources:

1. “Madeleine: Our daughter's disappearance and the continuing search for her” - by Kate McCann
2. “Praia da Luz: my return” - The telegraph
3. “Leveson Inquiry” - .Gov.uk website
4. “Global Missing Children's Network“– Resources and Support

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In this episode of the Compendium, we’re on a journey through the dense forests of mystery and myth. Yup we’re tracking down Bigfoot. From hazy photographs to thrilling eyewitness accounts, we are going to sift through the intriguing puzzle pieces of Bigfoot sightings and the “evidence”. Is this creature a mere legend, or could there be truth lurking behind these tall tales? As we delve into the heart of cryptozoology, we explore various theories and stories surrounding this enigmatic being, challenging the boundaries between the known and the unknown.

We give you the Compendium, but if you want more, then check out these great resources:

1. “Todays Shownotes” (videos & pictures)
2. "Bigfoot encounters" by classics web
3. “Melba Ketchum” the observer

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In this episode of the Compendium, we sky dive head first into the high-flying escapades of the DB Cooper mystery. What is the only unsolved skyjacking in U.S. aviation history Sees me taking Adam right back to 1971, aboard Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 305. I tell Adam how a seemingly ordinary polite guy was able hijack a plane and escape mid flight above the Oregon wilderness with a $200,000 and a single parachute in the dead of night. 

We also takes a closer look at the various theories and suspects behind DB Cooper's real identity, piecing together the puzzle of this legendary figure who vanished into thin air. Join us as we navigate the twists and turns of this captivating story, exploring how a simple skyjacking turned into a legendary tale of intrigue and enduring mystery.

We give you the Compendium, but if you want more, then check out these great resources:

1. "Skyjack: The Hunt for D. B. Cooper" by Geoffrey Gray.
2. The DB Cooper page on the FBI's official website.
3. "The Mystery of DB Cooper" - HBO Documentary.
4. "DB Cooper: Where are you" - 2022 Netflix documentry
5. "Into The Blast – The True Story of D.B. Cooper" by Skipp Porteous and Robert Blevins.

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