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The Rule of Three Podcast

By Sean Barber

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S2 Ep16: The Dark Web

The Rule of Three PodcastMay 09, 2021

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S2 Ep16: The Dark Web

S2 Ep16: The Dark Web

This week on Rule of Three we're going deep. Reeeeeal Deep, down to the deep, dark web. You've heard the rumors, but are the true stories even crazier? We'll find that out by discussing the tales behind Freedom Hosting, HackBB, and Silk Road. After listening, follow us on Instagram @ruleofthree333 and on Facebook at Rule of Three Podcast. Thank you for all the support on this season, enjoy!

May 09, 202101:12:25
S2 Ep15: Not Just a Phase Mom

S2 Ep15: Not Just a Phase Mom

This week on Rule of Three we're discussing young murders, kids who weren't afraid to let their youth stop their bloody ambitions. From psychopaths to punk rockers, we've got em all! We'll be featuring the strangler Mary Bell, the axe pro David Brom, and the deadly duo of Pauline Parker and Juliet Hulme. After listening follow us on Instagram @ruleofthree333 and on Facebook at Rule of Three Podcast. Enjoy!

Apr 27, 202101:01:37
S2 Ep14: Disco's Alright

S2 Ep14: Disco's Alright

This week on Rule of Three, we're going through the history of 20th century Illinois, with three stories that tell the evolution of America leading up to the 1980's. We'll be discussing the Illinois Bootleggers, The Chicago Dojo Wars, and The Chicago Disco Riot, all dealing with significant cultural movements. After listening go follow us on Instagram @ruleofthree333 and on Facebook at Rule of Three Podcast. Enjoy!

Apr 17, 202101:09:55
S2 Ep13: Sign On The Dotted Line

S2 Ep13: Sign On The Dotted Line

This week on Rule of Three we're exploring some famous Signature Killers, people who kill in a certain manner that pleases them. We're taking a look at Charles Albright, William Heirens, and Richard Rogers, and this is a long one, so buckle up! After listen, check us out on Instagram @ruleofthree333 and on Facebook at Rule of Three Podcast. Enjoy! 

Apr 13, 202101:14:44
S2 Ep12: Sky High

S2 Ep12: Sky High

This week on Rule of Three, we're taking to the skies for two tales of aviation insanity! We'll be looking at the life of the first airplane high-jacker Larry Pletch, and the group of Allied Airmen who pulled off a daring escape mid air. We also have a cool update about a cold case we previously covered! After listen, make sure to check us out on Instagram @ruleofthree333 and on Facebook at Rule of Three Podcast. Enjoy!

Apr 03, 202136:18
S2 Ep11: In New York

S2 Ep11: In New York

This week Rule of Three is taking on the Big Apple with three stories from the City that Never Sleeps, New York! We're talking about the Queen of Fences Mother Mandelbaum, Albert "Ham and Eggs" Fish, and Ida the Goose! After listening check us out on Instagram @ruleofthree333 and on Facebook at Rule of Three Podcast. Enjoy!

Mar 28, 202101:00:25
S2 Ep10: Lukewarm At Best

S2 Ep10: Lukewarm At Best

We're doing more cold cases this week on Rule of Three, except they're not all that cold. All three of these cases have evidence and stories to back them up, but no one was ever put behind bars for them. We'll be taking a look at the Hall-Mills Murders, the Investor murders, and the Jennings 8. There's also a surprising amount of fishing information, so you'll be an expert mariner by the time we're done! After listening, check us out on Instagram @ruleofthree333 and on Facebook at Rule of Three Podcast. Enjoy! 

Mar 21, 202149:19
S2 Ep9: Actually, it was Flavor Aid

S2 Ep9: Actually, it was Flavor Aid

This week on Rule of Three, we're finally doing an episode on cults! We're all surprised that we haven't covered this yet, but we found three great stories that haven't been talked about much. We'll be discussing the super MLM NXIVM, the All American cult the Alamo Christian Foundation, and Jesus' own real estate company, The Work. If you like what you hear, go check us out on Instagram @ruleofthree333 and on Facebook at Rule of Three Podcast. Enjoy!

Mar 13, 202101:00:55
S2 Ep8: The Hollaback Girls

S2 Ep8: The Hollaback Girls

This week on Rule of Three, we're doing something a little different, exploring the stories behind some popular songs and the women that inspired them! We'll be looking at Layla, written about Pattie Boyd, Lola Montez, about Lola Montez, and Hollaback Girl, surprisingly written about Courtney Love. Let us know what you think about this episode and if it's something we should continue in the future! After listening, go check us out on Instagram @ruleofthree333 and on Facebook at Rule of Three Podcast. Enjoy!

Mar 06, 202155:02
S2 Ep7: Team Jacob

S2 Ep7: Team Jacob

This week on Rule of Three, we're back with part 2 of our series, this time with Werewolf murderers! If they're hairy, smelly, and love their ointments, then they're fair game for us! We'll be discussing some of histories most deranged, but also hilarious, lycans including Pierre Burgot, Manuela Romasanta, and Peter Strubbe. After listening, go check us out on Instagram @ruleofthree333 and on Facebook at Rule of Three Podcast. Enjoy!

Feb 27, 202155:27
S2 Ep6: Team Edward

S2 Ep6: Team Edward

This week on Rule of Three we're all about Team Edward and his vampire friends, because we're talking about Vampire Murders! Anybody who has an obsession with blood or biting out throats is fair game, including Rod Ferrell, also known as Vesago, Fritz Haarmann, and Richard Chase. This one is not for the faint of heart, I've warned you. After listening, go check us out on Instagram @ruleofthree333 and on Facebook at Rule of Three Podcast. Enjoy!

Mar 08, 202059:31
S2 Ep5: The Counterfeiting Conundrum

S2 Ep5: The Counterfeiting Conundrum

This week on Rule of Three, we’re giving you another thing to be paranoid about, counterfeits! We’re talking about every day counterfeiting, including stamps, wine, and popsicle sticks. Tune in to find out if you’ve been an accessory to counterfeiting, odds are you have. Check us out on Instagram @ruleofthree333 and on Facebook at Rule of Three Podcast. Enjoy!
Feb 27, 202052:23
S2 Ep4: Tinfoil Hat Time!

S2 Ep4: Tinfoil Hat Time!

This week on Rule of Three, the gang is going off the deep end into some crazy conspiracies, including the creepy building at 33 Thomas Street, the odd situation around Denver International Airport, and the alternate theories about what happened to Hitler. If we aren't back next week, you know that the NSA killed us. Check us out on Instagram @ruleofthree333 and on Facebook at Rule of Three Podcast. Thanks for listening everyone, Enjoy!

Feb 20, 202001:10:12
S2 Ep3: A Cool '76 In Here

S2 Ep3: A Cool '76 In Here

This week on Rule of Three, we're cracking into three disturbing cold case, which all just so happened to occur in 1976.  We'll be talking about the Family Annihilator William Bradford Bishop Jr., the mysterious murder of Beth Doe, and the infamous Oakland County Child Killer. It's our longest and most in-depth episode yet, so hang in there! Find us on Instagram @ruleofthree333 and on Facebook at Rule of Three Podcast. Have a great week everyone, Enjoy! 

Feb 14, 202001:12:54
S2 Ep2: Fake Your Death

S2 Ep2: Fake Your Death

This week on Rule of Three, the gang had disappeared...Or have they? It's an episode all on faking your death, how it's done, and why people do it! We'll be talking about serial killer Belle Gunness, war hero Juan Garcia, American icon Timothy Dexter, and also a lot about Prince Philip for some reason. If you're dying for more of us, follow us on Instagram @ruleofthree333 and on Facebook at Rule of Three Podcast. Thanks for listening, Enjoy!

Feb 07, 202056:05
S2 Ep1: Corruption Isn't Cool Kids

S2 Ep1: Corruption Isn't Cool Kids

It's Season Two of Rule of Three! We're back and better then ever with an episode on corruption, including cases from PG&E, Hampton, Florida, and the Wineville chicken coop murders. You may have heard that crime pays, and you know what you can make a lot of money by being corrupt, but it's not cool! The last story is the big one, so make sure you stay to hear it. Leave us a rating and review, find us on Instagram @ruleofthree333 and on Facebook at The Rule of Three Podcast. Have a great week, Enjoy!

Feb 02, 202001:03:43
Follow Through: Hans Holbein

Follow Through: Hans Holbein

On the first episode of Follow Through, we're digging into the life and legend of famous painter Hans Holbein, who painted the infamous portrait of Anne of Cleves amoung others. Get ready for a ton of information on Gothic painting from a guy who knows absolutely nothing about painting! After listening go find us on Instagram at ruleofthree333 and on Facebook at Rule of Three Podcast. Enjoy!

Jan 18, 202013:17
S1 Ep12: They're on the Naughty List

S1 Ep12: They're on the Naughty List

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone! This episode of Rule of Three is our Christmas Special, with three true crime stories that happened on and around Christmas, including the murder spree of Ronald Gene Simmons, the Covina Massacre, and the Santa Bank Robbery. If you're enjoying your Christmas, maybe listen to this later, but we would be honored to be a part of your celebrations. After listening, go find us on Instagram at ruleofthree333 and Facebook at Rule of Three Podcast. Thanks for listening, we'll see you again in the New Year! Enjoy!

Dec 25, 201901:08:39
S1 Ep11: One Hit Wounders

S1 Ep11: One Hit Wounders

This week on Rule of Three, Ethan was actually helpful! Credit where credit is due, Ethan came up with the name and topic for this week, three stories about people who lost it one day and went crazy. We'll be talking about Dan Willoughby and his little secret, the vengeful biologist Carol Anne Bond, and the mom of the year Judy Parker. After you listen make sure you check us out on Instagram at ruleofthree333 for interesting links and behind the scenes. Enjoy!

Dec 13, 201956:10
S1 Ep10: Holm Sweet Holm

S1 Ep10: Holm Sweet Holm

This week on Rule Of Three, we're feeling a little Holm sick, so we revisited Episode Three to dive in depth on Stockholm Syndrome! We'll be talking about the curious case of Mary McElroy, the kidnapping of Jaycee Dugard, and the story of Elizabeth Smart, all three of which suffered from Stockholm Syndrome in some form. These stories completely redefined Stockholm Syndrome for us, and make sure to stick around for the end to listen to Ethan's thesis. After listening, make sure you check us out on Instagram at ruleofthree333 for interesting links and behind the scenes. Enjoy!

Dec 07, 201959:35
S1 Ep7: Fairly Local

S1 Ep7: Fairly Local

This week on Rule of Three, Ethan is actually doing something! To mix things up a bit, we each have one story from our local area that the other two have no clue about, so you can find out along with us. Nicole has a story on the North Pond Hermit, Ethan will be talking about the Frankford Slasher, and Sean's story is on the Clinton Correctional Jailbreak. All three of our stories are really unique so there's something for everyone! After listening, make sure you check us out on Instagram at ruleofthree333 for interesting links and behind the scenes. Enjoy!

Nov 30, 201901:01:33
S1 Ep6: It's Spooky Time!

S1 Ep6: It's Spooky Time!

Happy Halloween everyone! This week's episode is on the spooky side, and we're exploring some of the real life stories that inspired horror movies. We'll be talking about the paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, who's cases inspired movies like The Conjuring, the cannibal family of Sawney Bean, who inspired The Hills Have Eyes, and the twisted world of Ed Gein, who's gruesome crimes inspired The Silence of the Lambs and Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Listener beware on this one, some parts will get pretty nasty so prepare yourself. After listening, go find us on Instagram at ruleofthree333 for interesting links and behind the scenes. Enjoy!

Nov 30, 201959:37
S1 Ep5: These Ladies Are Killing It!

S1 Ep5: These Ladies Are Killing It!

This week on Rule of Three, the gang is all about gender equality, so it's time to shatter the glass ceiling and some skulls! This episode puts the spotlight on female murders, include Nannie Doss, who left a trail of dead husbands and children wherever she went, the baby farmer Amelia Dyer, and Rachel Wade, who killed a teenage girl in cold blood. Get ready for a whole roller coaster of emotions, because some of these stories will hit you square in the heart.  After listening, go find us on Instagram at ruleofthree333 for fun links and behind the scenes. Enjoy!

Nov 30, 201959:32
S1 Ep9: And Three More

S1 Ep9: And Three More

This week on Rule of Three, we are wrapping up our two part series on the wives of Henry VIII! We'll be exploring the lives of Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard, and Catherine Parr, the last three wives of Henry VIII. You know them from their bad portraits and affairs, but there's so much more to these ladies that made us fall in love with them. If you haven't listened to episode 8 yet, do that first or else none of this is going to make sense! After you listen, make sure you check us out on Instagram at ruleofthree333 for fun links and pictures. Have a great Thanksgiving everyone, we'll see you in December! Enjoy!

Nov 25, 201959:60
S1 Ep8: Three Bad Bitches

S1 Ep8: Three Bad Bitches

You think boys suck these days? Try having your head cut off by an obese king! This week's episode is the first part in our mini series on the wives of Henry VIII and what they were like outside of him.  This episode covers the first three wives, Katherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, and Jane Seymour. There are ton of interesting facts and stories that made us fall in love with these incredible ladies, so we're sure you'll love them too. Make sure you check us out on Instagram at ruleofthree333 for interesting links and behind the scenes. Enjoy!

Nov 14, 201956:05
S1 Ep4: Fuck it, We're Doing Pirates

S1 Ep4: Fuck it, We're Doing Pirates

This week on Rule of Three, we're sailing the Seven Seas and plundering booty with three stories about Pirates! We'll being digging into the exploits of the infamous Francois l'Olonnais, the surprisingly cozy and wacky life of Jorgen Jorgenson, and the rich history of the Dutch East India Company. Get your seas legs on, because we're going to the heart of the storm! Make sure to find us on Instagram at ruleofthree333. Enjoy!

Oct 17, 201959:24
S1 Ep3: Sweden Sucks at Security

S1 Ep3: Sweden Sucks at Security

In this episode of Rule of Three, your favorite dumbasses dig into three incredible stories about how awful the security in Sweden is. No offense to Sweden or anything, but seriously, they suck. Our stories this week include the Vastberga Helicopter Heist, the Lake Malar Motorboat Boogaloo, and the Norrmalmstrong Robbery, which is the origin of Stockholm Syndrome.  We had a ton of fun researching and recording this one, so have fun listening along. Also, we are now streaming live on Instagram (ruleofthree333) when we do the show, so you can see our faces! Enjoy!

Oct 12, 201958:09
S1 Ep2: A Little 2 Close 2 Home

S1 Ep2: A Little 2 Close 2 Home

This week on Rule of Three we explore three cases from our very own state of Connecticut, including the famous Wood chipper Murder, the Cheshire Home Invasion, and the Murder of Martha Moxley. These stories are full of twists and turns so buckle up ladies and gents. When you're done listening, make sure you visit petitfamilyfoundation.org. Enjoy! 

Oct 10, 201956:23
S1 Ep1: Nasty Murders

S1 Ep1: Nasty Murders

In the inaugural episode of Rule of Three, we explore some lesser known murder cases that are absolutely blood chilling. Featured stories are the Black Dahlia, Travis Alexander, and the Chipman Street Murders. Graphic content warning beware, there is tons of murder and gruesome details in this one. Enjoy!

Oct 10, 201958:34