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INTRODUCING
The Compendium Podcast
An Assembly of Fascinating Things
Is a Norwich-based variety podcast that blends true crime, forgotten history, and strange-but-true stories for curious listeners worldwide.
The Compendium give you everything you need to know about a fascinating topic to help you stand your ground at any social gathering. The show explores stories from the darker corners of true crime, historical events, and incredible people.
About the Show
The Compendium Podcast is a local Norwich-based variety podcast hosted by Adam Cox and Kyle Risi that gives you everything you need to know about a topic to hold your ground at any social gathering. Blending sharp research, dry humour, and cinematic storytelling across true crime, forgotten history, and strange-but-true lives, itâs designed for curious listeners who want fascinating stories without committing to an eight-part series.
âEverything you need to hold your ground in any social gathering â sharp research, dry humour, and stories youâll never forget.â
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Stats & Milestones
450,731
lifetime downloads
(as of 21 Oct 2025)
Top 1.5%
Ranked in the Top 1.5% of all podcasts worldwide (Listen Notes)
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Episode Starter Kit
Donât know where to start? These episodes are our greatest hits â the ones listeners, journalists, and critics come back to again and again. Each one shows off what makes The Compendium different.
The Poop Cruise
Carnival Triumph disaster that left thousands without toilets.
OceanGate Titan
Billionaireâs dive into hubris, history, and horror.
Challenger Disaster
Christa McAuliffeâs legacy beyond the shuttle explosion.
Season 3 is Here!
The Compendium returns September 2025 bigger than ever with tons of episodes to kick off our brand new season. From unbelievable true stories to dark historical scandals and cultural oddities you wonât believe are real. Season 3 dives even deeper into the strange, the tragic, and the fascinating. Expect sharper storytelling, wilder discoveries, and more of the chaos youâve come to love from Kyle and Adam
Space Cadets: The British Reality Show That Convinced Contestants They Were In Space
In 2005, Channel 4âs Space Cadets convinced contestants they had been blasted into orbit. This episo...
Aileen Wuornos: Queen of the Serial Killers
The life and crimes of Aileen Wuornos, from a childhood of abuse to the highway murders, trial, and ...
Reeva Steenkamp: The Night Oscar Pistorius Pulled the Trigger
In this episode of The Compendium, we revisit the tragic story of Reeva Steenkamp and the night she ...
Monster of Florence: The Real-Life Horror Behind an Italian Legend
In this episode of The Compendium , we delve into the terrifying true story of the Monster of Floren...
Princess Diana Part 3: The Final Year, The Fatal Chase, The Last Goodbye
In this episode of The Compendium, we trace the final year of Dianaâs life â from her private relati...
Kony 2012: How Social Media Tried to Stop a War
In this episode of The Compendium , we revisit the explosive rise and spectacular fall of Kony...
Ed Gein: Monster, Murderer, and the Real Story Behind Hollywoodâs Nightmares
In this episode of The Compendium, we uncover the disturbing story of Ed Gein, the Wisconsin serial ...
Princess Diana Part 2: The Truth Behind Her Divorce from Charles and the Royal Fallout
In this episode of the Compendium, we are diving into part 2 of our Princess Diana series ...
Anni Dewani: Honeymoon Murder and the Corruption at the Heart of South Africa
In this episode of The Compendium, we uncover the haunting story of Anni Dewaniâs honeymoon murder â...
The Real-Life Gone Girl: Denise Huskins Vallejo Kidnapping Story
In this episode of the Compendium, Real Life Gone Girl takes you deep into Denise Huskin...
Hosts of the Compendium
Kyle Risi
The storyteller who makes the wild stuff make sense. Think documentary energy, stand-up timing, and zero fluff.
Adam Cox
Our human search engine. Calm voice, forensic notes, and a habit of finding the weird bit everyone else missed.
Listener Reviews
Fascinating Subjects and Superb Storytelling
Discovered this whilst on holiday in August, and eagerly delved into the back catalogue; love the wide variety of subjects covered and the casual conversational storytelling style. Highly recommended.
Must listen!
Deep dive into specific historical events with context and humor. Love these guys.
Contact
You can email us directly at thecompendiumpod@gmail.com , or reach us on WhatsApp at +447737146065. Otherwise, just submit your details in the form below and weâll be in touch.