RedHanded

From faking insanity to go undercover in an asylum, racing around the world in 72 days, and reporting from the front lines of deadly war zones, this fearless investigative reporter risked everything to expose the truth… and she did it all in a corset. The unstoppable Nellie Bly rewrote all the rules to smash her way into the boys’ club of Victorian journalism, and blazed a trail for all the ladies who followed in her footsteps – including us.--Patreon - Ad-free & Bonus EpisodesYouTube - Full-length Video EpisodesTikTok / InstagramSources and more available on redhandedpodcast.com

Behind the façade of the white-picket-fence dream and adventurous childhoods of suburban, late-70s Michigan, lay a web of depravity that law enforcement was not remotely prepared for. Over the course of just one tragic year, the town of Oakland was terrorised: four children vanished, only to turn up dead. Chillingly, one had even been fed his favourite food, just before his murder.Was this the work of a lone killer? Or an organised, murderous child abuse operation involving a network of predators, stretching all the way to the top? After thousands of leads and countless hours of investigation, not one single arrest has ever been made. So what’s the truth? We open up the coldest case in Michigan: the Oakland County Child Killer.Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/-y8qK_BkeAw--Patreon - Ad-free & Bonus EpisodesYouTube - Full-length Video EpisodesTikTok / InstagramSources and more available on redhandedpodcast.com

Not many of us need convincing that Sesame Street is good; the Muppets have been chaotic TV icons for more than 50 years. But what not many people know is just how much good it did.Not just unmissable TV, but a revolutionary, massive-scale outreach program. One that used ad-land tactics and groundbreaking psychological research, to reset the balance of educational privilege – and teach disadvantaged, inner-city kids how to read. It’s a sunny day. We’re sweeping the clouds away. This is the ShortHand, sponsored by the letter ‘S’.--Patreon - Ad-free & Bonus EpisodesYouTube - Full-length Video EpisodesTikTok / InstagramSources and more available on redhandedpodcast.com

They unpack Raisi's controversial death and theories about who benefited. The hosts rewind to Iran's 1979 revolution to explain the theocratic state's rise. They detail the morality police's history and how expanded powers led to Mahsa Amini's arrest. They cover the nationwide Woman, Life, Freedom protests and the regime's brutal crackdown and tactics.

A chilling murder case unfolds as the brutal killings of Christine and Amber Lundy expose a web of doubt and controversy. Despite a solid alibi, Mark Lundy is convicted based on questionable forensic evidence and financial motives. The hosts explore a bizarre narrative involving a microscopic brain sample and the intricacies of police timelines. They question the validity of the prosecution’s claims and delve into alternate suspects, revealing significant gaps in the investigation. This story raises unsettling questions about justice and the potential for wrongful convictions.

‘Anal seepage’ is one of the many potential risks to the consumer due to seafood fraud, a multi-layered conspiracy that goes as deep as the Mariana Trench.The stats speak for themselves: if you’re in the UK, there’s a 55% chance that the fish you’re eating has been deliberately mislabeled. In the US, 120 samples of ‘Red Snapper’ were tested, and only 7 turned out to be the real thing.Clearly there’s something fishy going on.--Patreon - Ad-free & Bonus EpisodesYouTube - Full-length Video EpisodesTikTok / InstagramSources and more available on redhandedpodcast.com

A deep dive into a high‑profile political shooting and the puzzling signals left at the scene. They trace a privileged tech bro’s life from elite schools and world travel to chronic pain, radical ideas, and a mysterious notebook. The conversation explores online influences, the choice of target, and how charisma and ideology changed public perception.

One of the most powerful people in one of the most powerful organizations in the world, Shelly Miscavige, hasn't been seen in public in almost two decades. In the world of Scientology, Shelly was practically an apostle. Yet, since her relationship with her husband – the leader of The Church of Scientology, David Miscavige – fell apart, she has never been seen again.Where is Shelly Miscavige? Why is she so dangerous to The Church of Scientology? And does she know that today is her 65th birthday?--Patreon - Ad-free & Bonus EpisodesYouTube - Full-length Video EpisodesTikTok / InstagramSources and more available on redhandedpodcast.com

The podcast dives into the shocking shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, revealing a chilling message on bullet casings that turned the attack into a cultural phenomenon. As the hosts unravel the intense manhunt and the suspect's bizarre escape through NYC, they delve into Mangione's manifesto, framing the act as a protest against healthcare profiteering. Internet reactions and a viral cult of personality surrounding the suspect highlight the complexities of public opinion, while connections to broader healthcare frustrations spark deeper discussions.

Envision a towering megacity stretching 105 miles in the Saudi desert, designed for nine million residents with robot maids. The ambitious project, part of the Vision 2030 initiative, promises a car-free utopia, but faces serious concerns. The hosts delve into forced evictions of local tribes, the sustainability of such a massive undertaking, and the daunting financial risks. Historical comparisons highlight past failures, raising questions about who would even want to live in this controlled environment. Is this futuristic dream a reality or a costly mirage?