This week we are our toes back in the true crime pond with the wild story of Leapold and Loeb. These two young men were both insanely wealthy and very smart. Both skipped a few grades in school and must have missed the classes where they learned to empathize with the people around them.

Nathan Leapold was obsessed with the concept of superiority and believed that because he was smart and rich he could do no wrong. And Richard Loeb's dream was to commit the perfect crime. But spoiler alert their attempt was far from perfect and they were caught almost immediately.

This episode we talk about their childhood and the build up to the murder of a 14 year old child named Bobby Franks. Then we discuss how their "Perfect Plan" crumbled and led to their arrest.

Sources for this week:

“For The Thrill Of It: Leopold, Leb, and the Murder That Shocked Chicago” -Simon Baatz (2008)

“Arrested Adolescence: The Secret Life of Nathan Leopold ”-Erik Rebain(2023)

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This Episode we are really gonna get into the actual events of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire. Just as a warning the actual events of this fire are pretty dark. We try to not get too graphic with the retelling but also really want to underline the serious flaws and negligence that allowed this disaster to occur

After the fire, we will get into the Immediate outcry, the trial, and then the long lasting results. We talk about an absolute badass named Francis Perkins who eventually became the Secretary of Labor under FDR and creator of the Bureau of Labor Standards. We also cover two young Tamany politicians that end up becoming the face of Tamanays new progressive era: NY Senator Robert F Wagner and NY Governor and eventual Presidential Candidate Al Smith.

After that we get into the trial and finally see some justice!!! ... or not??? You will have to listen to find out!

Sources:
“Triangle: The Fire That Changed America”-David Von Drehle (2003)

“Time-lapse Animation of Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire”- https://www.myleszhang.org/2023/05/21/triangle-shirtwaist-fire/

"The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory and the FDNY"- FDNY Newsletter http://www.fdnysbravest.com/Div7NewsletterMay_June2019.pdf

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https://tickets.frigid.nyc/event/6897:774/

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The Final Performance is on Monday Dec 16th at the UnderSt. Marks theatre. If you can,t make it in person, Fear not! There is a Streaming option in the link.

This show means alot to both of us and would love to see you there! We took it all the way to Edinburgh and brought it back for an amazing run in New York. The Show is just as Dark and Hilarious as our pod so check it out!

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This week, Danny is talking about the Triangle Shirtwaist fire. One of the deadliest workplace fires in US history. A story about the criminal exploitation of Immigrant Labor. Deeply Flawed Fire Control systems. And employers that put their profits far above worker safety.

We begin with garment manufacturing's early history and the use of Tenement sweatshops. The early garment industry fed on and took advantage of a stream of new immigrants fleeing Europe in the millions.

We talk about the growth of the labor movement and the Shirtwaist strike of 1909. And then get into what made the Triangle factory so dangerous and prone to disaster.

“Triangle: The Fire That Changed America”-David Von Drehle (2003)
“Triangle Fire”- PBS The american experience(2018)
“Behind the Bastards- Triangle Shirtwaist Fire”- Cool Zone Media(2021)

***ALERT! If you are in New York City or have the Internet, here is the Link to Emily's Amazing Show: DADGIRL.***

https://tickets.frigid.nyc/event/6897:774/

"Comedian Emily Walsh still doesn't know if she wants kids, but if given the choice she'd like to be the dad. Join Emily on her darkly hilarious and heartfelt decision making process as she navigates gender norms, supportive partners, societal expectations and whether or not you can be the dad if you grew up without one. A must-see show if you've ever been a child, or thought about having one.

The Final Performance is on Monday Dec 16th at the UnderSt. Marks theatre. If you can,t make it in person, Fear not! There is a Streaming option in the link.

This show means alot to both of us and would love to see you there! We took it all the way to Edinburgh and brought it back for an amazing run in New York. The Show is just as Dark and Hilarious as our pod so check it out!

Follow the pod: @yeettherichpod
Follow Emily @thefunnywalsh
Follow Danny @dmoss315

Send us a text! Let us know what topics you want us to cover!