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Sidedoor

Smithsonian Institution

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More than 154 million treasures fill the Smithsonian’s vaults. But where the public’s view ends, Sidedoor begins. With the help of biologists, artists, historians, archaeologists, zookeepers and astrophysicists, host Lizzie Peabody sneaks listeners through the Smithsonian’s side door, telling stories that can’t be heard anywhere else. Check out si.edu/sidedoor and follow @SidedoorPod for more info.
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Cohosts Lauren Ash and Christy Oxborrow are back with season 4 of the multi award-winning TRUE CRIME AND COCKTAILS! This season, the gals are gonna keep digging deep into the famous mysteries and deaths that left you wanting answers, while still bringing the laughter and heart you’ve come to love them for! Season 4 will be full of unsolved murders, serial killers, pop culture crimes as well as two new series of episodes. "Missing" and "Prosecutor Profiles"! Basically, season 4 is going to be ...
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Turning This Car Around

Lex Friedman, John Moltz and Jon Armstrong

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America's number one best and favorite podcast about fatherhood hosted by Lex Friedman, John Moltz and Jon Armstrong. Turning This Car Around is a podcast about parenthood from three dads, Lex Friedman, John Moltz and Jon Armstrong. You can follow us collectively on Twitter as @ttcashow Follow us on Tumblr! Lex Friedman is the Chief Revenue Officer at ART19. He is a pretty important guy in the world of podcasting. He's also a writer; he authored humor books like The Snuggie Sutra and The Kid ...
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Lauren and Christy deep dive the mysterious disappearance of Lynn Schuller. Christy's research reveals a massive pet alligator accused of being involved, a shocking number of similar cases, and the absolute audacity of husbands trying to get away with murder! So grab a drink, put on some pjs, and join this duo for a true crime slumber party! See Pr…
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In the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Frodo becomes invisible when he puts the Ring on his finger. Well, at banks in the 1970s, this is basically what happened when a woman put a wedding ring on her finger. Her credit cards would no longer work, and the banks wouldn't count her income as part of the household income. This led to a fight for women's fin…
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Lauren and Christy deep dive the documentary Till Murder Do Us Part: Soering vs Haysom. Christy's research reveals a classic case of he said she said, and a suspect not mentioned in the documentary! So grab a drink, put on some pjs, and join this duo for a true crime slumber party! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv…
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Lauren and Christy deep dive the shocking death of an Austrian model in Canada. Christy's research reveals multiple murder-for-hire plots, a Hungarian hitman on the run, and a husband with a LOT of grudges! So grab a drink, put on some pjs, and join this duo for a true crime slumber party! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor…
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During the mid-1800s, one third of all paper money in America was thought to be fake. It was the golden age of counterfeiting, and one exceptionally talented con artist stood out from all the rest. His fakes were nearly perfect…but for a trademark tell. Known to law enforcement only as “Jim the Penman,” this celebrity criminal led many Americans to…
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Lauren and Christy cover a new episode of Unsolved Mysteries by deep diving the shocking discovery of a human head in the woods in Pennsylvania. Christy's research reveals the morb world of body brokers and autopsy details left out of the show! So grab a drink, put on some pjs, and join this duo for a true crime slumber party! See Privacy Policy at…
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Lauren and Christy deep dive the death of Hollywood mobster Johnny Stompanato. Christy's research reveals men being absolute trash, SO many Hollywood fun facts, and a teenage daughter potentially taking the fall for her famous mother! So grab a drink, put on some pjs, and join this duo for a true crime slumber party! See Privacy Policy at https://a…
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Lauren and Christy cover a new episode of Unsolved Mysteries by deep diving the tragic death of Amanda Antoni. Christy's research reveals a husband making suspicious choices, an intensely bloody crime scene, and more cases of similar deaths. So grab a drink, put on some pjs, and join this duo for a true crime slumber party! See Privacy Policy at ht…
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Within just a few years, artificial intelligence systems that sometimes seem to display almost human characteristics have gone from science fiction to apps on your phone. But there’s another AI-influenced frontier that is developing rapidly and remains untamed: robotics. Can the technologies that have helped computers get smarter now bring similar …
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Want a sneak peek into the world of True Crime & Cocktails on Patreon?! Well, here's your chance! Things go off the rails in a “Last Call” episode where Lauren and Christy decide which time period they would have thrived in. Then in a special "Happy Hour" episode, Lauren & Christy cosplay as their favourite Keanu Reeves moment, while discussing the…
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Lauren and Christy deep dive the horrifying Narcosatanist cult. Christy's research reveals disturbing rituals and a man who was so charismatic that even police officers let him get away with murder! So grab a drink, put on some pjs, and join this duo for a true crime slumber party! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv…
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There aren’t many portrait artists who get recognized on the street, but it happens to Devon Rodriguez all the time. After quietly honing his skill for a decade, Devon started posting videos of his live drawings of New York City subway commuters to social media. The videos took off, earning him some 50 million followers and placing portraiture in f…
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Lauren and Christy deep dive the mysterious death of Linda Chen, a 32-year-old from Sweden. Christy's research reveals a sketchy fiancé and the story of an abduction that is simply unbelievable! So grab a drink, put on some pjs, and join this duo for a true crime slumber party! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy …
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In the last episode of a two-part series, Lauren and Christy deep dive the life of controversial billionaire Elon Musk. Christy's research reveals a sketchy nonprofit, a dislike of unions, and a LOT of work-related lawsuits! So grab a drink, put on some pjs, and join this duo for a true crime slumber party! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p…
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Next up in our summer playlist, we bring you an episode of The Kitchen Sisters Present, a podcast featuring sound-rich stories ‘from the b-side of history.’ This one is a musical treat! The Kitchen Sisters delve into the story of the founding of the Hiphop Archive and Research Institute at Harvard by Dr. Marcyliena Morgan, Professor of African and …
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In the first episode of a two-part series, Lauren and Christy deep dive the life of controversial billionaire Elon Musk. Christy's research reveals a shocking number of children, a sketchy father figure, and a sibling who might be as bad as his brother! So grab a drink, put on some pjs, and join this duo for a true crime slumber party! See Privacy …
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Lauren and Christy deep dive the SundanceTV documentary No One Saw a Thing. Christy's research reveals the murder victim's shocking criminal history and a disturbing number of vicious crimes committed in a town of less than 500 people! So grab a drink, put on some pjs, and join this duo for a true crime slumber party! See Privacy Policy at https://…
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In the twentieth century, the jetpack became synonymous with the idea of a ‘futuristic society.’ Appearing in cartoons and magazines, it felt like a matter of time before people could ride a jetpack to work. But jetpacks never became a mainstream technology, leaving many to wonder…why? In this episode of 99 Percent Invisible, producer Chris Berube …
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Lauren is researching this week bringing you all the details from the Netflix documentary "Capturing the Killer Nurse". Her research also uncovered many details about Charles Cullen that the documentary didn't cover including Cullen's childhood, the details of a past arrest and a wild courthouse outburst. So grab a drink, put on your pjs and join y…
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It’s been called ‘the most noble and absurd undertaking ever attempted by any state.’ During the height of the Great Depression, the U.S government hired out-of-work writers and laid-off reporters and sent them out to record the stories of all kinds of Americans. Called the Federal Writers’ Project, historians have called the program a giant “liste…
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For thousands of years, fluffy white dogs could be found across the Pacific Northwest. Their exceptionally soft, crimpy hair was shorn like sheep’s wool, spun into yarn, and woven into blankets and robes by indigenous women who carefully tended them in communities across Coast Salish territory. But a hundred years ago, the woolly dog quietly vanish…
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Lauren and Christy deep dive the mysterious death of Grant Solomon, an 18-year-old from Tennessee. Christy's research reveals a questionable investigation, a suspicious father, and multiple people in positions of power who enabled an abuser! So grab a drink, put on some pjs, and join this duo for a true crime slumber party! See Privacy Policy at ht…
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Lauren and Christy deep dive the life and crimes of James Hicks, a serial killer from the state of Maine. Christy's research reveals overlapping relationships, a gruesome confession, and a killer who was frustrated by the lack of police work! So grab a drink, put on some pjs, and join this duo for a true crime slumber party! See Privacy Policy at h…
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Hitch a ride on the Chandra X-ray Observatory as it scours deep space for some of the most enigmatic and misunderstood objects in the universe: black holes. What are they good for? Absolutely something. This is the second episode of a two-part journey celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Chandra X-ray Observatory and the Smithsonian Astrophysica…
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Lauren and Christy deep dive the mysterious deaths of teenagers Don Henry and Kevin Ives, which was featured in a classic episode of Unsolved Mysteries. Christy's research reveals connections to a former President, a professional wrestler as a possible witness, and the worst medical examiner that we've ever seen! So grab a drink, put on some pjs, a…
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Black holes could unlock the mysteries of creation and live at the heart of nearly every galaxy. But these invisible balls of extremely dense matter have never been fully understood, especially when they were only a theory. We travel through a cosmic wormhole back to the 1930s to learn how the first astrophysicist to successfully theorize a black h…
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Lauren and Christy deep dive the Netflix documentary What Jennifer Did. Christy's research reveals even more lies that Jennifer told her family and possible evidence that the documentary purposely used AI manipulated photos! So grab a drink, put on some pjs, and join this duo for a true crime slumber party! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p…
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Lauren and Christy deep dive the mysterious death of Gareth Williams, a UK man whose body was discovered locked in a duffel bag. Christy's research reveals a public smear campaign against the victim, a forensics mixup, and possible links to Russia! So grab a drink, put on some pjs, and join this duo for a true crime slumber party! See Privacy Polic…
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The cicadas are back for some fun in the sun, and this time, they’re louder than ever! For the first time since 1803, Broods XIII and XIX will be emerging at the same time, covering the American South and Midwest with trillions of cicadas. As Smithsonian entomologist Floyd Shockley readies his nets for the biggest bug invasion in centuries, we look…
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Lauren and Christy deep dive the murder of Stacey Thorne, a 35-year-old woman from Western Australia. Christy's research reveals questionable police actions, a misled jury, and a suspect who was never investigated! So grab a drink, put on some pjs, and join this duo for a true crime slumber party! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…
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Lauren and Christy deep dive the life and tragic death of actor Phil Hartman. Christy's research reveals an incompetent psychiatrist, a volatile relationship ready to blow, and a connection to The Dating Game! So grab a drink, put on some pjs, and join this duo for a true crime slumber party! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali…
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"God in a cup." "Perfection." "The world's best coffee." Panamanian geisha coffee has been called many things, but never Smithsonian Bird Friendly certified. That might soon change, however, as researchers from Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute’s Migratory Bird Center find new ways to grow coffee in harmony with migratory …
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Lauren and Christy deep dive the Netflix documentary Lover Stalker Killer. Christy's research reveals another potential crime linked to the suspect and details that were left out of the documentary! So grab a drink, put on some pjs, and join this duo for a true crime slumber party! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv…
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Lauren and Christy deep dive the life of Cinnamon Brown, a 14-year-old who was convicted of murdering her stepmother. Christy's research reveals a predatory father, a murder-for-hire plot, and secret recordings that lead to multiple convictions! So grab a drink, put on some pjs, and join this duo for a true crime slumber party! See Privacy Policy a…
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If you’ve bought a plane ticket recently, you’ve probably had the option to pay a few extra dollars to offset your carbon emissions. That money might go toward planting some trees… but how many trees? Researchers at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute are trying to answer this very question by hand-measuring trees, weighing wood, and climbi…
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Lauren and Christy deep dive the life of John Christie, a man known by police as The Rillington Place Strangler. Christy's research reveals a terrifying killer hiding in plain sight, a possible wrongful conviction, and pubic hair in a candy tin! So grab a drink, put on some pjs, and join this duo for a true crime slumber party! See Privacy Policy a…
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It started as a rumor in the cafeteria of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama: monkeys on an island in the Pacific were doing something no one had ever seen them do before. But when researchers went searching for these elusive capuchin monkeys, they discovered more questions than answers. Guests: Claudio Monteza, Smithsonian Tropi…
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Lauren and Christy deep dive the murder of Michelle Rivera Nyce. Christy's research reveals a shady secret lover and a spouse with a history of playing with animal bones! So grab a drink, put on some pjs, and join this duo for a true crime slumber party! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.…
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Lauren and Christy deep dive the scandals that have surrounded multiple cast members of the '90s sitcom Home Improvement. Christy's research reveals fun show trivia, multiple cast arrests, and an illegal marriage involving an underage groom! So grab a drink, put on some pjs, and join this duo for a true crime slumber party! See Privacy Policy at ht…
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Money is power. But who's on our money - or isn’t - can be just as powerful. While Lady Liberty has graced American coins and dollars for most of our history, it wasn’t until the 1970s that a real woman appeared on a circulating American coin. But that's about to change. Congress recently authorized the creation of twenty new quarters featuring Ame…
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In the conclusion of their two-part episode, Lauren and Christy deep dive the Netflix documentary The Keepers. Christy's research reveals more disturbing details about Rev. Maskell, outright lies told by the church, and shocking accusations made against the victim's boyfriend! So grab a drink, put on some pjs, and join this duo for a true crime slu…
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In the first half of a two-part episode, Lauren and Christy deep dive the Netflix documentary The Keepers. Christy's research reveals 3 similar missing person cases and details about the suspects that were left out of the documentary! So grab a drink, put on some pjs, and join this duo for a true crime slumber party! See Privacy Policy at https://a…
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Did you know a person born on February 29 is called a "leapling"? This special episode is hopping with Leap Day trivia! Like, why do we need an extra day every four years anyway? And will I get paid for working an extra day in February? It's the lowdown on Leap Day in an episode that's as off-kilter as the earth's axis. Guest: Bob Craddock, Geologi…
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Lauren and Christy deep dive the internet love triangle from the documentary Talhotblond. Christy's research reveals a pathetic middle-aged man and a bored housewife who cared more about herself than she did about her own daughter! So grab a drink, put on some pjs, and join this duo for a true crime slumber party! See Privacy Policy at https://art1…
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They say love is eternal. What about heartbreak? This Valentine’s Day, we bring you some of Japanese theater’s most popular tales of scorned lovers seeking vengeance from beyond the grave — with a burning passion. Guests: Frank Feltens, Curator of Japanese Art at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art Kit Brooks, Japan Foundation Assistant …
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Lauren and Christy deep dive the life of Paul John Knowles, a man known by police as The Casanova Killer. Christy's research reveals more than 20 victims, false identities, and a killer with an ever-changing M.O.! So grab a drink, put on some pjs, and join this duo for a true crime slumber party! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and …
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Due to unforeseen, last minute scheduling issues, we were unable to record a new episode this week. So please enjoy this encore presentation of the AWARD WINNING TCAC episode "The Glee Curse"! Trust us, it's a romp. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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From brontosauruses with bronchitis to birds on a wire to flying space rocks and a botched heist at 20 thousand feet. In this episode, Lizzie and Sidedoor producer James run all around the Smithsonian to answer listeners' questions from the Sidedoor mailbag. Guests: Lynn Heidelbaugh, curator at the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum Sara Hallager…
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Lauren and Christy deep dive the family from the reality show Sister Wives. Christy's research reveals shocking familial connections, Kody's vile comments about his kids, and the obvious favoritism of Robyn! So grab a drink, put on some pjs, and join this duo for a true crime slumber party! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo…
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