14.02.2025 • 1 Std. 34 Min.

This week we continue to unravel the intricate and tumultuous life of Ronald True, whose journey from modest beginnings to becoming a controversial con artist and "war hero" is both fascinating and tragic. A charismatic yet deeply flawed character, his rise to fame, and his poignant fall are both comedically lucky and terribly sad. Through an in-depth conversation, we examine True's impactful role in history, marked by a descent into madness that challenged legal perceptions of insanity.Join us as we navigate the fine line between humor and the serious implications of True's actions on women and society, challenging our understanding of morality in the context of mental health and societal norms. --------------------------------EPISODE REFERENCE LINKS: Trial of Ronald True By Donald Carswell: https://www.amazon.com/Trial-Ronald-True-Donald-Carswell/dp/127510312X The Madness of Ronald True, 1922 by Mark John Maguire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRVLPs8sjr0 Templer Family History: https://sites.rootsmagic.com/Templer_Family/individual.php?p=3054 --------------------------------MUSIC CREDITS: Outro Music: Lounge Jungle by Curt S D Macdonald ⁠⁠https://download.audiohero.com/track/41504269⁠⁠⁠ Music Licensing Agreements: https://blackcat.report/music-licensing-agreement\ Track Title: HistoricalTraffic PE751601 Album: Premiere Edition 7, The Link: https://download.audiohero.com/track/14652455 Track Title: GameShowSmlAppreci PE606903 Album: Premiere Edition 5, The Link: https://download.audiohero.com/track/14649032 Track Title: GameShowApplauseCh PE606902 Album: Premiere Edition 5, The Link: https://download.audiohero.com/track/14649033 Track Title: 19-Benny-Glow_Full_FM2159 Bill Holloman (BMI) 100% [217978530] Link: https://download.audiohero.com/track/44662182 Track Title: ApplauseCrowd AR01_29_1 Link: https://download.audiohero.com/track/14529568 Track Title: ApplauseCrowd AR03_04_2 Album: Audience Reactions Link: https://download.audiohero.com/track/14529609 Track Title: ApplauseCrowd AR03_05_2 Album: Audience Reactions Link: https://download.audiohero.com/track/14529610 Track Title: ReactionCrowd AR04_55_1 Album: Audience Reactions Link: https://download.audiohero.com/track/14530328 Track Title: ReactionCrowd AR04_55_2 Album: Audience Reactions Link: https://download.audiohero.com/track/14530327 Track Title: ReactionCrowd AR04_25_1 Album: Audience Reactions Link: https://download.audiohero.com/track/14530327 Track Title: AAM516_01_CrazyWays Artist: Edgard Jaude Album: Underscore Textures Link: https://download.audiohero.com/track/52381504 Track Title: 15-Casa-de-Trouble_Full_FM2164 Artist: Bill Holloman (BMI) 100% [217978530] Album: Tropicalia Link: https://download.audiohero.com/track/44481871 Track Title: AAM509_30_HeavySpirits Artist: Michael Benghiat Album: Sad Moments Link: https://download.audiohero.com/track/47694769 Track Title: Boxing_DIGIFX4-83 Artist: Digiffects Link: https://download.audiohero.com/track/14588629 Track Title: Boxing S1102_77 Album: Series 11,000 Sports Sound Effects Library Link: https://download.audiohero.com/track/14484945 Track Title: Crowd-Medium-Shocked-Oohh_CROWD261 Artist: Mike McDonough Album: Mike McDonough SFX Collection Link: https://download.audiohero.com/track/19902974 Track Title: Crowd-Small-Shocked-Gasp_CROWD411 Artist: Mike McDonough Album: Mike McDonough SFX Collection Link: https://download.audiohero.com/track/19902817 Track Title: BELL-FIGHT_GEN-HDF-03392 Album: General HD Link: https://download.audiohero.com/track/14624762 Track Title: PlaneASteepDiveEn CRT056108 Album: Cartoon Trax Link: https://download.audiohero.com/track/14663394 Track Title: AirplaneCrash IE02_01_1 Album: Impact Effects Link: https://download.audiohero.com/track/14552699