The Compendium: An Assembly of Fascinating Things
A weekly variety podcast giving you just enough information on a topic to stand your ground at any social gathering. We explore stories from the realms of true crime, history, and incredible people.
Podcasting since 2023 • 105 episodes
The Compendium: An Assembly of Fascinating Things
Latest Episodes
Sixto Rodriguez: The Story of an Unknown Musician who Inspired a Revolution
Today we uncover the incredible true story of Sixto Rodriguez, the Detroit musician who unknowingly became a South African icon who helped spark a revolution. His album, Cold Fact, flopped in the U.S. but became a protest anthem agains...
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Episode 105
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1:14:07
Chris Watts: Inside the Mind of a Family Annihilator and the Depth of Betrayal
In this episode of the Compendium, Chris Watts stands at the center of a chilling American Murder that captivated the world in 2018. We’ll find out how the Watt Family Murders Unfolded, from Shanann Watts’ life in Frederick, Colorado, to the ap...
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Season 2
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Episode 104
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1:10:10
The Disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi Pt. 2
In this second part of The Compendium's exploration of Emanuela Orlandi's mysterious disappearance, we uncover even darker secrets surrounding the Vatican, Pope John Paul II, and the Mafia. From shocking testimonies of key witnesses to the reve...
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Season 2
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Episode 103
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1:00:17
The Disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi Pt. 1
In this part 1 episode of The Compendium, we unravel the mystery of the strange and mysterious disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi. Todays story takes us into the heart of Vatican City, where 15-year-old Emanuela Orlandi disappeared with...
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Season 2
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Episode 102
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1:02:13
Chaos: Charles Manson and the Manson Murders
In this episode of The Compendium, we dive into one of the most disturbing true crime stories in history—how Helter Skelter, a Beatles song, became the twisted manifesto for Charles Manson and his cult of devoted followers. With his de...
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Season 2
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Episode 101
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1:19:10
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