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Fatal Fortunes
Fatal Fortunes
29 episodes
1 week ago
Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/fatalfortunes/subscribe Join us for a deep dive into some of history's most fascinating characters who lived dangerously beautiful lives and whose legacies haunt us today. #OnTuesdaysWeTalkGhosts PATREON: patreon.com/fatalfortunespodcast INSTAGRAM: @fatalfortunes The Four Seasons (Vivaldi) by John Harrison with the Wichita State University Chamber Players (http://www.johnharrisonviolin.com/) is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licens
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/fatalfortunes/subscribe Join us for a deep dive into some of history's most fascinating characters who lived dangerously beautiful lives and whose legacies haunt us today. #OnTuesdaysWeTalkGhosts PATREON: patreon.com/fatalfortunespodcast INSTAGRAM: @fatalfortunes The Four Seasons (Vivaldi) by John Harrison with the Wichita State University Chamber Players (http://www.johnharrisonviolin.com/) is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licens
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Fatal Fortunes
The Husbands of Mary Queen of Scots FEATURING VULGAR HISTORY

Welcome to the final-ish episode of Season 3 of Fatal Fortunes! Al and Nathan were lucky enough sit down with Ann Foster of the Vulgar History podcast to discuss the three men who found themselves in the orbit of Mary Queen of Scots. We also pick Ann's brain about our mutual love of history. 

Check us out on instagram: @FatalFortunes

Youtube: Fatal Fortunes Podcast

Our intro music is by Nathan and our cover art is by Uma Das O'Toole.

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2 years ago
1 hour 14 minutes 45 seconds

Fatal Fortunes
Fatal Fortunes Book Club: PRINCE HARRY'S SPARE pt.1

Al and Nathan are back with a new episode and a new format discussing the first two hundred pages of Prince Harry's 2023 memoir Spare. Stay tuned for a special episode Friday 2/10 with Ann Foster from Vulgar History! 

Be sure to leave us five stars wherever you listen

Check us out on instagram: @FatalFortunes

Youtube: Fatal Fortunes Podcast

Our intro music is by Nathan and our cover art is by Uma Das O'Toole.

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2 years ago
32 minutes 56 seconds

Fatal Fortunes
Sophie Xeon: HYPERPOP HERO

In this special new years episode of Fatal Fortunes, Nathan tells Al the story of SOPHIE (1986-2021) on the eve of the first anniversary of the Artist's death. With Sophie and Vivienne Westwood gone maybe punk really is dead. 

Our intro music is by Nathan and our cover art is by Uma Das O'Toole. 

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2 years ago
26 minutes 22 seconds

Fatal Fortunes
Princess Mishaal bint Fahd Al Saud: PRINCESS PERSECUTED

On the penultimate episode of Fatal Fortunes in 2022, Al tells Nathan the about the short life of PRINCESS MISHAAL BINT AL SAUD (1958-177) a Saudi Princess whose death and subsequent afterlife caused international uproar. 

Our music is composed by Nathan and our cover art is by Uma Das O'Toole.

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2 years ago
18 minutes 5 seconds

Fatal Fortunes
Whitney Houston: HUMILITY AND HUMANITY

On this week's episode of Fatal Fortunes, Nathan brings us the story of famed artist and activist WHITNEY HOUSTON (1963-2012) from humble beginnings in the church choir to becoming one of the bestselling artists of all time Whitney's story was cut short due to personal demons it seems no one in fame escapes.   

Our theme music is crafted by Nathan and our cover art is by Uma Das O'Toole.   

Be sure to check us out on Instagram and Youtube @fatalfortunes.

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2 years ago
35 minutes 18 seconds

Fatal Fortunes
Trang Phuong Ho: HARVARD CRIMSON

On this episode of Fatal Fortunes, Al presents to Nathan the story of two star crossed roommates at Harvard University, TRANG PHUONG HO (1975-1995) and SINEDU TADESSE (1975-1995). 

Our theme music is crafted by Nathan and our cover art is by Uma Das O'Toole. 

Be sure to check us out on Instagram and Youtube @fatalfortunes.

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2 years ago
19 minutes 18 seconds

Fatal Fortunes
Robin Williams: COPING WITH COMEDY

In this week's episode of Fatal Fortunes, Nathan tells us the story of the late great comedian ROBIN WILLIAMS (1951-2014). Best known for his high energy stand up performance, his roles in the Dead Poet Society, the Night at the Museum franchise, and Jumanji. What many people don't know is Williams struggled with substance abuse and depression which affected his personal life and public persona.   

Check us out on Instagram @/ fatalfortunes

Graphics by Uma Das O'Toole

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2 years ago
31 minutes 33 seconds

Fatal Fortunes
The Cocoanut Grove Fire

VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED  

Thank you for joining us for our first episode of Fatal Fortunes featuring an event rather than an individual. This week we are discussing the Cocoanut Grove fire of 1942 in Boston, Massachusetts. The fire is the second most deadly nightclub fire in United States history and lead to massive overhaul of American fire codes standards and medical breakthroughs in treating burn victims.   

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2 years ago
24 minutes 39 seconds

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Archduchess Mathilda of Austria: LITTLE MATCH GIRL

Welcome back to another episode of Fatal Fortunes. Join Al and Nathan for a discussion of a little know Austrian Princess MATHILDA OF AUSTRIA (1849-1867) who is not known for her life but instead for her tragic death.   

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3 years ago
11 minutes 24 seconds

Fatal Fortunes
Eartha Kitt: ACTOR, ARTIST, ACTIVIST

Welcome to Season 3 of Fatal Fortunes! Al and Nathan are back for another season and we are kicking it off by discussing Bombshell, Baddie, and Rule Breaker EARTHA KITT (1927-2008). Known primarily for her hit rendition of "Santa Baby" in 1953 and trailblazing role as Catwoman in the 1967 live action Batman tv series. But if you're from Gen Z like us then you might know her best as the voice of Yzma in the Emperor's New Groove. 

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3 years ago
26 minutes 27 seconds

Fatal Fortunes
Anne of Cleeves: HENRY'S FORGOTTEN WIFE

In this episode Nathan and Al discuss the mythical life of ANNE OF CLEEVES (1515-1557). We are so pleased to have historian Heather R. Darsie joining us today to answer some of our burning questions on Anne to help us decode her story! Thank you so much for tuning into this episode and every episode of fatal fortunes. In the meantime check us out on Instagram @fatalfortunes. 

The Four Seasons (Vivaldi) by John Harrison with the Wichita State University Chamber Players (http://www.johnharrisonviolin.com/) is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licens

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3 years ago
44 minutes 11 seconds

Fatal Fortunes
Arthur Rimbaud: BOURGEOIS TRAFFICKER

In the penultimate episode of season two of Fatal Fortunes Al and Nathan and Will take a look at the life and works of poet ARTHUR RIMBAUD (1854-1891) an artist who burned too bright until he rejected his craft all together in favor of a life in Africa. Please thank Will for coming on and bantering with us!

WEBSITE: fatalfortunes.com

PATREON: patreon.com/fatalfortunespodcast

INSTAGRAM: @fatalfortunes

MERCH: society6.com/alspruill

Extra Episodes!

The Four Seasons (Vivaldi) by John Harrison with the Wichita State University Chamber Players (http://www.johnharrisonviolin.com/) is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licens

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3 years ago
34 minutes 17 seconds

Fatal Fortunes
Robert Graham: HIGHLANDER AT HEART

In this episode of Fatal Fortunes, Al and Nathan discuss Sir Robert Graham, a Scottish knight who was responsible for the assassination of King James I. 

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WEBSITE: fatalfortunes.com


PATREON: patreon.com/fatalfortunespodcast


INSTAGRAM: @fatalfortunes


The Four Seasons (Vivaldi) by John Harrison with the Wichita State University Chamber Players (http://www.johnharrisonviolin.com/) is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licens

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3 years ago
17 minutes 31 seconds

Fatal Fortunes
Sindika Dokolo: ARS GRATIS ARTIS

In this episode of Fatal Fortunes, Al and Nathan discuss the life and mysterious death of African Arts Collector SINDIKA DOKOLO (1972-2020). From his beginnings at the top of waining colonial society to his marriage into one of the most powerful families in sub-saharan Africa, Sindika's life skits the line of philanthropy and the darker side of business. 


#OnTuesdaysWeTalkGhosts

WEBSITE: fatalfortunes.com

PATREON: patreon.com/fatalfortunespodcast

INSTAGRAM: @fatalfortunes

The Four Seasons (Vivaldi) by John Harrison with the Wichita State University Chamber Players (http://www.johnharrisonviolin.com/) is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licens

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3 years ago
16 minutes 55 seconds

Fatal Fortunes
Lili Elbe: THE DANISH GIRL

In this week's shorter episode Al and Nathan discus LILI ELBE (c.1882 - 1931) a Danish artist and LGBTQIA+ pioneer. While little is known about her life she is immortalized in the 2015 film The Danish Girl for better or for worse, we try and mince through what is real and what is fiction and tell her story as honestly as we can today. 

WEBSITE: fatalfortunes.com

PATREON: patreon.com/fatalfortunespodcast

INSTAGRAM: @fatalfortunes

MERCH: society6.com/alspruill

Extra Episodes!

The Four Seasons (Vivaldi) by John Harrison with the Wichita State University Chamber Players (http://www.johnharrisonviolin.com/) is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licens

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3 years ago
22 minutes 56 seconds

Fatal Fortunes
Anna May Wong: BETWEEN TWO WORLDS

On this weeks episode of Fatal Fortunes, Al and Nathan discuss the life and times of Chinese-American actress ANNA MAY WONG (1905-1961) A pioneer in early Hollywood who lived her life by her own rules.

WEBSITE: fatalfortunes.com

PATREON: patreon.com/fatalfortunespodcast

INSTAGRAM: @fatalfortunes

MERCH: society6.com/alspruill

Extra Episodes!

The Four Seasons (Vivaldi) by John Harrison with the Wichita State University Chamber Players (http://www.johnharrisonviolin.com/) is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licens


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3 years ago
46 minutes 50 seconds

Fatal Fortunes
SPENCER MOVIE REVIEW & THE HAPPY VALLEY SET PART 1

Welcome back to another episode of Fatal Fortunes, today Al & Nathan discuss the many players of the Happy Valley set during the Roaring 20s while centering on the murder of Josslyn Hay, 22nd Earl of Erroll at a Kenyan crossroads in January 1941. Nathan and I finally made it out the house and saw the Spencer Movie together and it was...something. For video versions check us out on Youtube!

WEBSITE: fatalfortunes.com

PATREON: patreon.com/fatalfortunespodcast

INSTAGRAM: @fatalfortunes

TWITTER: @fatalfortunes

TIKTOK: @fatal_fortunes

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/fatalfortunespodcast

MERCH: society6.com/alspruill

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3 years ago
43 minutes 44 seconds

Fatal Fortunes
Otis Redding: MAD MAN OF MACON

Welcome to a special look at our Patreon Exclusive Episodes! Join us for a dive into the life and tragic death of OTIS REDDING (1941-1967) soul icon and legend. Remember to subscribe to us on Youtube! 

WEBSITE: fatalfortunes.com

PATREON: patreon.com/fatalfortunespodcast

INSTAGRAM: @fatalfortunes

TWITTER: @fatalfortunes

TIKTOK: @fatal_fortunes

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/fatalfortunespodcast

MERCH: society6.com/alspruill

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4 years ago
28 minutes 1 second

Fatal Fortunes
Phillis Wheatley: POET PECULIAR

Please enjoy this episode on PHILLIS WHEATLEY (c.1753 - 1784) one of America's first poets! At the beginning of the episode Al misspeaks and instead of 1773 know we mean 1753! Stay tuned for regular episodes every other Tuesday. Subscribe to our newsletter below!

WEBSITE: fatalfortunes.com

PATREON: patreon.com/fatalfortunespodcast

INSTAGRAM: @fatalfortunes

YOUTUBE: FATAL FORTUNES Podcast

MERCH: society6.com/alspruill

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4 years ago
34 minutes 9 seconds

Fatal Fortunes
Mary Shelley: THE PRODIGAL DAUGHTER

Welcome back to season 2 of Fatal Fortunes! We are kicking off the season with a spicy discussion of MARY SHELLEY (1797-1851), the prodigal daughter wise beyond her years who at the age of 18 birthed Science Fiction. Stay tuned for regular episodes every other Tuesday. Subscribe to our newsletter below!

WEBSITE: fatalfortunes.com

PATREON: patreon.com/fatalfortunespodcast

INSTAGRAM: @fatalfortunes

TWITTER: @fatalfortunes

TIKTOK: @fatal_fortunes

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/fatalfortunespodcast

MERCH: society6.com/alspruill

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4 years ago
47 minutes 36 seconds

Fatal Fortunes
Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/fatalfortunes/subscribe Join us for a deep dive into some of history's most fascinating characters who lived dangerously beautiful lives and whose legacies haunt us today. #OnTuesdaysWeTalkGhosts PATREON: patreon.com/fatalfortunespodcast INSTAGRAM: @fatalfortunes The Four Seasons (Vivaldi) by John Harrison with the Wichita State University Chamber Players (http://www.johnharrisonviolin.com/) is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licens