Rotten to the Core
Welcome, my darlings, to the enchantingly sinister history podcast that weaves dark tales of humanity's most infamous characters and events. This award-winning podcast shall bewitch you with wickedly captivating stories of true crime and the shadowy corners of history, exploring the twisted desires that drive these rotten souls to the brink of infamy. Hosted by the delightfully devious queer queen, Joshua Waters.
Episodes
81: Fairest of them All! Molly Brown
In this episode of 'Rotten to the Core', the Not So Evil Queen Ravenna Revenge unveils the real story behind the legendary Unsinkable Molly Brown. Born as Margaret Tobin, she rose from poverty to become a passionate philanthropist, advocateā¦
80: Andrew Tate & the Illusion of Alpha
Join Ravenna Revenge, the not-so-evil queen, as she delves into the life and actions of Emory Andrew Tate in this episode of 'Rotten to the Core.' Discover how Tate's loud proclamations of being an alpha male hide a scared and lonely indiviā¦
79: Rotten Ranavalona
Delve into the twisted tales of Queen Ranavalona I with me in the latest episode of Rotten to the Core! Discover the truth behind the 'Mad Queen of Madagascar' and the lessons her story holds for us today.Ā See Privacy Policy at https://art1ā¦
78: Jerry Lee Lewis āWhole lot of Rotten Going Onā
Scandal. Fame. Controversy. Dive into the life of Jerry Lee Lewis. Letās discover the shocking truths behind his music career and personal life, from controversial marriages to fleeing from the IRS, this episode has it all. Don't miss out! ā¦
77: Mao Zedong
Have you ever wondered how a young boy grows up to become a controversial communist leader? Join us on this week's episode of Rotten to the Core as we delve into the life and controversial legacy of Mao Zedong, historyās most successful kilā¦
76: Pride Special: Matthew Shepard
š³ļøāš On this Pride Special episode, we reflect on Matthew Shepard's story and its impact on the continued fight against hate. Join me in remembering and advocating for a world filled with love and acceptance. As well as see what his killeā¦
75: Allison Mack
Magic mirror on the wall, who is the most Rotten one of all? From her glory days on āSmallvilleā to the sinister secrets of NXIVMājoin us as we unravel the twisted story of Allison Mack. Learn valuable lessons from her downfall on the latesā¦
74: Idi Amin
The man in our lesson today, Idi Amin, wasnāt only a rotten dictator; he was a literal cannibal, and one of his favorite ways to have his enemies killed was with a hammer to the head.Ā Sadly to say, the hammer was one of the more merciful wā¦
73: Pol Pot
The man in our lesson today, Pol Pot, was a Cambodian dictator communist who orchestrated the Cambodian genocide of over two million humans. No one was safe under his leadership. It didnāt matter if you were Christian, non-religious, rich, ā¦
72: David Berkowitz
All dogs bark, who would ever think that there was something nefarious behind their cute little faces?Ā David Berkowitz, thatās who! He murdered six people and wounded seven others with a gun in New York City in 1977, and it all stemmed froā¦
71: Madame Delphine LaLaurie
I first heard about Madame LaLaurie from American Horror Story Coven, my favorite season. Played by Kathy Bates, she gave the character depth and eventually some humanity. There was even a point when I felt sympathy for the character. The rā¦
70: Slobodan Milosevic
Todayās lesson is about a man youāve probably never heard of. He is yet another failed dictator who committed countless crimes against humanity and died before he could face judgment, Slobodan Milosevic, The Butcher of the Balkans. He was tā¦
69: Dr. Josef Mengele
We have covered devils, monsters, kings, queens, and even a witch or two. But one thing we havenāt learned about is an angelā¦an Angel of Death, that is. That was the nickname of one of the cruelest doctors in all of history, Josef Mengele, ā¦
68: King Henry VIII
We all have egos, but the ego of a true king is unparalleled. It can be dangerous, reckless, and often deadly. This is especially true if you were one of his wives. King Henry VIII was a terrible king who used manipulation, intimidation, anā¦
67: Bloody Mary
Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary! The story of Bloody Mary has become a popular legend. She is often depicted as a vengeful spirit named Mary who haunts people who say her name three times while looking into a mirror. Queen Mary I was ā¦
66: Adolf Eichmann
I absolutely love planning and organizing events. I take great pride in being able to control every aspect of the process and bring my vision to life. I am a stickler for efficiency and always aim to find the most effective way to execute mā¦
65: Timothy McVeigh
Timothy McVeigh, the topic for our lesson today was what my biggest fear for my adult life would be: a man who grew up in a rural town, with his grandma as one of his only friends, who turned into a horribly rotten man and eventually hurt aā¦
64: Fidel Castro
Our lesson today is about a spoiled bully brat of a boy who grew to become the dictator of Cuba and was responsible for the deaths of tens of thousands of his people.Ā He may have wanted the best for his people, but he went about getting itā¦
63: Pablo Picasso
In this lesson, we will delve into the life of a man who held some troubling beliefs about women. As we peel back the layers of his story, we'll uncover some shocking truths about his treatment of his family. Despite his artistic brillianceā¦
62: Marquis de Sade
If there is one thing I loathe, it's entitlement! I am happy to assist you with anything, but when someone demands and expects it, you can see yourself out! The villainous character in our lesson today is the embodiment of entitlement and tā¦
61: Dr. Satan
Do not shed any tears for the devil, for he is not real. The true embodiment of wickedness resides within the human heart and is shown to us by my magical mirror. The man in our lesson today was so vile that he was given the nickname Dr. Saā¦
60: Albert Einstein
E equals MC squared, but Albert Einstein's actions made him equal to or greater than Rotten! As I gazed into Albert's life, the phrase "ignorance is bliss" kept popping into my head, but I quickly realized that bliss doesn't teach us much. ā¦
59: Kim Il-sung
Itās no surprise that we know a dictator here on Rotten when we see one.Ā This is a special one in the fact that he passed his title to his son and now his grandson, who is the current leader of North Korea!Ā Theyāve convinced their subjectā¦
58: John Dillinger
Humans are always looking for someone to admire. Sometimes, itās a god, a celebrity, or someone influential from the past. I look up to Saint Dolly Parton and Eartha Kitt. During the Great Depression, there were some movie stars who garnereā¦
57: Roald Dahl: Roald the Rotten
We all know the work of Roald Dahl He gave the world characters like Willy Wonka and, my personal favorite, Matilda. But from the same mind came child killing witches and, more notoriously, Trunchbull. His writings are often accompanied witā¦
56: Henry Ford: The Dark Side of an Automotive Icon
Experience the fascinating and controversial life of Henry Ford in this eye-opening lesson. Discover how Ford revolutionized the automotive industry with his innovative assembly line, allowing for the mass production of the iconic Model T. ā¦
55: The Rise and Fall of Harvey Weinstein: A Rotten Lesson in Power and Abuse
In this episode, we delve into the dark and disturbing story of Harvey Weinstein, a once powerful and influential film producer whose reign of terror came crashing down. We explore the real-life horrors that women faced at the hands of thisā¦
54: Billy the Kid
Some of our lessons were about people who were born rotten; others were made rotten due to some trauma they endured. Todayās lesson is about a young man whom I believe was rotten because it was the only way he knew how to live. Neverthelessā¦
53: Jimmy SaVILE
Discover the shocking truth about a familiar face from UK television in this gripping episode of Rotten to the Core. Join host Joshua Waters as he delves into the life of Jimmy Savile, a beloved TV personality and DJ who hid a dark secret. ā¦
52: Leopold II
Racial injustice is an ever-looming shadow that clings to our world. It has been happening since the first of mankind gained sentience and even with all of the time and history to learn better. Ignorance and racism still exist. We are all oā¦
51: Gandhi
Violence is defined as ābehavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something. Even when someone takes a personal stance against violence, there are still many other ways to cause harm.While he certainly iā¦
50: Al Capone: Yeah, See
I like to think of myself as a wise guy; by wise, I mean I can spot a rotten person from a mile away on a foggy day with my eyes closed. Yeah, see! There is one right there! I didnāt have to look hard to find the man in today's lesson. Therā¦
49: L. Ron Hubbard: Donāt Take Me To Your Leader
I have my fair share of knowledge on cults, The cult of Henry Cavil, Gaga, and Dollyisms. I also live in Indiana, after all, the birthplace of the Jim Jones cult, the Peopleās Temple. Alas, we arenāt here to learn about him today. I have anā¦
48: Peter Scully: Thief of Innocence
This is rough, but I want to use it to educate everyone on just how big of a problem child trafficking truly is. There are so many in power who are helping to fuel this horrific crime, and as long as they have the shadows to dwell in, they ā¦
48: Peter Scully: Thief of Innocence
This is rough, but I want to use it to educate everyone on just how big of a problem child trafficking truly is. There are so many in power who are helping to fuel this horrific crime, and as long as they have the shadows to dwell in, they ā¦
47: Dr. Seuss: Rotten Eggs & Ham
The more that you listen, the more you will know. A man who was Rotten, Oh, say it aināt so! We grow up thinking we know all there is to know about a person, but little do we know that they were nothing but a rotten apple right under our noā¦
46: Hans Schmidt: Prey for Salvation
We all know that it takes a lot for a priest to get into trouble. They do all sorts of rotten things and end up with only a smack on the wrist and a relocation to another church. The sins of the priest in our lesson today were numerous and ā¦
45: Mother Teresa: Saint it isnāt So
I aināt no saint, but the lady we will learn about today sure is. She helped the poor, fed the dying, and is now prayed to by millions, but her life wasnāt all Godly! She also believed that suffering was necessary and her true mission was mā¦
44: Emperor Elagabalus
Weāve been getting kinda heavy with our last few Rotten lessons. This one is more lighthearted. Rotten comes in many shapes and sizes and doesnāt always have to mean death and destruction. Oftentimes in can be things that are done in excessā¦
43: Bonnie & Clyde: The Original Ride or Die
A lot of us have heard people call someone their āride or die,ā but what would they really do if it came to actually being unalived? The couple in our lesson for today is the original ride-or-die, and they really meant it. A young, outlaw cā¦