
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 • 8 episodes
The Compendium: An Assembly of Fascinating Things
Latest Episodes
The Pizza Bomber Heist: The Astonishing Story of Brian Wells and the Collar Bomb Conspiracy
In this episode of The Compendium, I tell Adam the horrifying yet intriguing case of the Pizza Bomber Heist. On August 28, 2003, Brian Wells, a pizza delivery driver in Erie, Pennsylvania, was coerced into robbing a PNC Bank with a bom...
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Season 2
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Episode 106
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1:08:15

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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Season 2
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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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1:08:38

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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1:17:38

Last Breath: The True Story of Chris Lemons' Near-Death Experience in the North Sea
In this episode of The Compendium, we uncover the true story of Chris Lemmon’s near-death experience in the North Sea—a survival tale that defies belief. In 2012, Chris, a seasoned saturation diver, was carrying out routine maintenance work 300...
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Season 2
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Episode 100
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43:03

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