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Torture

Torture

By: Kevin Young & Dan Hourigan
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Ever wanted to know where things like The Rack or The Brazen Bull came from and why? Want to delve deep into what made Pol Pot or Idi Amin the tyrant's they became? Hosts Kevin Young and Dan Hourigan will get into all of it and take a closer look at the distant past and up to the modern day to try and understand the History of Human Cruelty. It's TORTURE!

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  • Sad Announcement

    Sad Announcement
    Jan 18 2026

    Unfortunately, due to reasons beyond our control, Torturepod is taking yet another hiatus. We are incredibly sorry and will try to get episodes out as soon as we can. Love you all



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    3 mins
  • Christmas Time True Crime.... 33 1/3 with Phil Better

    Christmas Time True Crime.... 33 1/3 with Phil Better
    Dec 21 2025

    On this episode Dan, Kevin, and special guest Phil cover: who's Dixon?, an introduction, holiday vacation, death for Christmas, bad present overreaction, Dan's calendar, Rob Reiner, horrible roommates, breaking out in song, a very real story, a Candy Cane Gingerbread Baked Alaska Pie with Cranberry Coulis, a yuletide Top 10, John Cena, Kevin's calves, Happy New Year, and much more!!

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Cat's Paw: Oooooooh, The Claw

    Cat's Paw: Oooooooh, The Claw
    Dec 8 2025

    On this episode Dan and Kevin cover: gay characters, Sonic, music and games, starting fires, persecution of the Christians, bad memories, resurgence, crime in Paris, becoming a secondary tool, no Inquisition, Wikipedia articles, House of Wax, year end numbers, Chappell Roan, and much more!!


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    1 hr and 1 min
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