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Rotten to the Core

Rotten to the Core

True crime at its darkest.

Josh Waters

Hosted by Josh Waters

93 episodesEpisodic
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About Rotten to the Core

Welcome, my darlings, to the enchantingly sinister history podcast that weaves dark tales of humanity's most infamous characters and events. This award-winning podcast shall bewitch you with wickedly captivating stories of true crime and the shadowy corners of history, exploring the twisted desires that drive these rotten souls to the brink of infamy. Hosted by the delightfully devious queer queen, Joshua Waters.

What Listeners Are Saying

“Josh doesn't hold back. If you want raw, no-filter true crime, this is it.”

DarkSidePods · Apple Podcasts

“Pulls no punches. Every episode digs into the darkest corners of humanity.”

CrimeNerdX · Spotify

Latest Episode

82: Monterey Jack Cheese: A Tale of Corruption and Cheese

Rotten to the Core

82: Monterey Jack Cheese: A Tale of Corruption and Cheese

Discover the surprising and rotten history of cheese in this Rotten to the Core episode. The Not So Evil Queen takes you on an enchanting journey to explore the darker side of David Jacks, the man behind Monterey Jack Cheese. From his humble beginnings in Scotland to his controversial rise in California, learn how Jacks' dubious methods led to the mass production of this beloved dairy product. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

October 15, 2025·14m

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Recent Episodes

82: Monterey Jack Cheese: A Tale of Corruption and Cheese

Rotten to the Core

82: Monterey Jack Cheese: A Tale of Corruption and Cheese

October 15, 2025·14m
81: Fairest of them All! Molly Brown

Rotten to the Core

81: Fairest of them All! Molly Brown

October 2, 2025·24m
80: Andrew Tate & the Illusion of Alpha

Rotten to the Core

80: Andrew Tate & the Illusion of Alpha

October 1, 2025·18m
79: Rotten Ranavalona

Rotten to the Core

79: Rotten Ranavalona

October 17, 2024·18m
78: Jerry Lee Lewis ”Whole lot of Rotten Going On”

Rotten to the Core

78: Jerry Lee Lewis ”Whole lot of Rotten Going On”

July 8, 2024·21m
77: Mao Zedong

Rotten to the Core

77: Mao Zedong

June 23, 2024·21m
76: Pride Special: Matthew Shepard

Rotten to the Core

76: Pride Special: Matthew Shepard

June 18, 2024·19m
75: Allison Mack

Rotten to the Core

75: Allison Mack

June 11, 2024·24m
74: Idi Amin

Rotten to the Core

74: Idi Amin

June 2, 2024·20m
73: Pol Pot

Rotten to the Core

73: Pol Pot

May 27, 2024·19m
72: David Berkowitz

Rotten to the Core

72: David Berkowitz

May 20, 2024·23m
71: Madame Delphine LaLaurie

Rotten to the Core

71: Madame Delphine LaLaurie

May 13, 2024·23m

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