Episodes

  • Oh Christmas Spree!
    Dec 15 2024

    Our December episode is a holiday spectacular - As Jamie joins us from his home bar, "The Green Room", and Alex from his "The Green Shebeen". Alex's killer cocktail is the "Santa Hat" and we will show you step by step how to make it!


    This month's episode starts in the fall of 1919, when a daytime robbery of a gambling den goes horribly wrong. From there, we have a daring escape on a moving train, more robberies, ANOTHER escape, this one from prison - and a spree of robberies and murder that finally culminates in a bloody end! Hold on to your hat, this is one of the craziest ones yet!

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    KC Auction Company

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    53 mins
  • Blaze of Deception
    Nov 15 2024
    This month on Going to Killing City, we're diving into one of Kansas City's most haunting unsolved cases—the 1988 explosion that took the lives of six of Kansas City’s finest. It’s a story of mystery, tragedy, and lingering questions. Were the five locals convicted of the crime really responsible, or is the truth buried somewhere deeper? Plus…our Killer Cocktail of the Month is sponsored by Kansas City’s own West Bottoms Whiskey Co., blending smooth warmth with a dash of danger. …And don’t miss our listener mail segment, where we’ll share a special Thanksgiving cocktail suggestion—just in time to bring a little mystery to your holiday table. Show source links: · Kansas City Magazine · KCTV News · KOAM News · Unsolved Mysteries · KCUR · ATF · Kansas City Star The Killer Cocktail “Remember the Maine” · 1 dash Absinthe · 2 ounces West Bottoms Whiskey, American Blended Malt · ¾ ounce sweet vermouth · 2 teaspoons cherry Heering · Garnish: brandied cherry, preferably Luxardo Method: To a chilled cocktail glass, add a dash of absinthe, roll around to coat and discard excess. Add remaining ingredients to a mixing glass. Add ice and stir well. Strain into the prepared glass. Garnish with a brandied cherry. Enjoy and remember the Maine. The Thanksgiving Cocktail, courtesy of listener Chris of Sedalia, MO: The Smoked Turkey The Smoked Turkey is one of the two dozen or so drinks on Disney's Standard Drink Menu. Equipment · Small rocks or Old-Fashioned glass · Cocktail shaker Ingredients · ½ oz grenadine · ¾ oz Monin Hickory Smoke Syrup · 2 oz Lemonade · 1½ oz West Bottoms Whiskey Co bourbon · ½ oz Red Stag Black Cherry bourbon · 2-3 Luxardo Gourmet Maraschino cherries Method: · Fill a small rocks glass or Old-Fashioned glass with crushed ice. · Pour the ingredients into the glass in the order listed (except for the cherries). · Pour into a shaker and shake until it feels icy cold. · Pour back into the glass. · Garnish with the cherries. Gobble gobble it down! Your ratings help us grow and may eventually pay our bar bill. Review Going to Killing City on Apple Podcasts! Show theme written and performed by Jackie Myers. Introduction by Laura Kelly Ellis. Going to Killing City Podcast is recorded and produced in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright ©2024 killingcitypod.com - All Rights Reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission. Media inquiries: please contact Alex Greenwood. Rattling the Tip Jar
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    48 mins
  • Spookin' at the Savoy
    Oct 25 2024

    Welcome back to part 2 of our special Halloween episode, recorded live at Scissors & Scotch in Prairie Village! Again thanks to S&S for hosting us and a special thanks to this month's sponsor, J. Rieger!

    As you recall, Part 1 listed the numerous murders, suicides and accidental deaths connected to the Hotel Savoy in Kansas City. In Part 2, Jamie discusses the numerous paranormal experiences people have had at the hotel, including an interview with a woman who spent Valentine's Day at the Hotel Savoy in 2007, and has never forgotten that terrifying evening! A spooky scary episode for sure!


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    30 mins
  • Slayin' at the Savoy
    Oct 17 2024

    Part one of our Halloween special was recorded live before an audience at Scissors & Scotch in Prairie Village. This episode was sponsored by our friends J. Rieger.

    When you stay at hotel, do you ever wonder who all has stayed there before you? And would it bother you to know that numerous people met their end at that hotel? Well buckle up! We discuss the Hotel Savoy in downtown Kansas City - which had a bevy of tragedies!


    Part 2 will drop on week from today!

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    26 mins
  • Riding With The Devil
    Sep 15 2024

    Today, we're riding into one of the most infamous events in the history of the American Old West—the robbery of the Clay County Savings Association in Liberty, Missouri. This event marks one of the earliest bank heists in American history and set the stage for the legend of Jesse James, a man once called "the worst man without any exception in America."


    On February 13, 1866, the quiet town of Liberty, Missouri, was forever changed when the Clay County Savings Association became the target of what is believed to be the first successful daylight bank robbery in American history. With military precision, a gang—suspected to be led by Jesse and Frank James—executed the heist, making off with a staggering $60,000.


    In this episode, we dive into the details of this audacious crime, the tragic killing of a young student during the getaway, and the rise of Jesse James from Confederate guerrilla to notorious outlaw. We also explore Ron Hansen’s portrayal of Jesse James in his novel "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford," which captures the dual nature of James as both a charismatic leader and a ruthless criminal.


    Join us as we unravel the facts, myths, and legacy of Jesse James, the complex figure whose exploits continue to captivate and divide opinions even today. Whether seen as a Robin Hood-like figure or a cold-blooded killer, the tale of Jesse James is inseparable from America's outlaw history. Get all the details (including the cocktail recipe) from our website: www.killingcitypod.com

    Thanks to this month's sponsor, West Bottoms Whiskey!


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    52 mins
  • Who let the dogs out?!?
    Aug 15 2024

    We're back for season 2! Our summer hiatus was great and we are so excited for the following announcements: This episode is sponsored and supplied by J. Rieger & Co. !

    We are also excited to say we are working with a local tour provider to put together a tour of some of our most memorable episodes. email us at: killingcitypod@gmail.com if you're interested.

    All our show notes can be found on our website: https://killingcitypod.com/

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Blood on the tracks
    May 15 2024

    It's our one year anniversary and we delve into what is arguably the most famous murders in the city's history. When a routine prison transfer turns into a gun battle of epic proportions at one the city's biggest landmarks, Union Station. Go to our website for more information on the case and for the killer cocktail recipe: https://killingcitypod.com/


    We are taking June and July off, but feel free to email us at: killingcitypod@gmail.com. We are discussing doing a mini-bus tour of some of these historic landmarks described in our podcasts if we get enough interest.

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    56 mins
  • A Homicide Squeeze
    Apr 15 2024

    It's April and that means it's baseball season here in Kansas City. For this episode, we go WAY back to 1900 to discuss a forced marriage, a professional mandolin player AND how a baseball player figured into all of this. This one is a Lulu!

    Go to the website to read the episode notes, and to get the recipe for this month's killer cocktail:

    www.killingcitypod.com

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    47 mins