True Crime and Heavy Metal: Jack the Ripper….

Heavy Metal 101 by Eric Schwartz

Oct 20, 202500:58:42Arts

Wherein the Heavy Metal 101 podcast dresses up for Halloween as a true crime podcast, and Eric and guest host author Josh Putnam explore the fascinating history of Jack the Ripper, his horrifying crimes, and the heavy me...

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