Drunk Women Solving Crime

In this week's edition of DWSC, journalist, writer and super-cool human Sali Hughes joined the ranks, quickly earning her stripes by flexing her history knowledge to help solve a crime from days of yore.Do you know when the first handgun assassination in London took place? Well, listen to this episode and you soon will.You'll also get to hear about probably the WORST New Year’s Eve night out ever, when being the victim of a crime resulted in Sali sleeping in a pool of child's urine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guest in this week's episode is the most qualified yet, as Miranda Sawyer shares the time she solved a crime of her own and then lends her considerable detecting skills to a case which has some much needed help from beyond the grave.And is this week's listener crime an elaborate sibling confession? We think it may be.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode sees QI Elf Anna Ptaszynski defect from her own hit podcast 'No Such Thing As A Fish' to lend her little grey cells to some true crime solving - although quite a few brain cells were depleted on that record.The drunk detectives get to the bottom of perhaps their most chilling cold case yet - the mystery of the missing Sodder children.And, thanks to a listener, we also get to hear about a bank heist which takes place on the mean streets of Maida Vale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, actor and all-round delight Amanda Abbington joined the force to get some crimes solved, drunken style. Amanda's own story takes place in the most glamorous setting yet: if (like the rest of us), you thought The Emmys would be a crime-free zone, then think again.The gang manage to solve a crime which can only be described as 'out of this world' and a listener gets in touch with a mystery which leaves everyone slightly shaken. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This live episode sees guest Shaparak Khorsandi break a personal booze-ban in spectacular style and reveal the time she fell victim to a trickster, but that didn't stop her giving him a cuddle (and no, she didn't drive home after this show). Our host Hannah delivers a fantastic true crime which involves some pretty audacious cover-ups and a dash of plutonium - whilst it's clear that she's had more than a dash of Prosecco when she rebels against time itself and goes on to commit a crime against a member of the audience.  A raucous and thrilling time was had by all and you get to live it here without the hangover - enjoy! Go to  drunkwomensolvingcrime.com for the online shop for MERCH!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All hell broke loose when the Drunk Women were given chairs on wheels for this performance and now they're going to want them EVERYWHERE they go. The guest, comedian/actor Tiff Stevenson, shared a plethora of crime-ridden encounters which illustrate that either Tiff or her mum should accompany ALL women home on the tube.This week's crime was a mystery that only 4 women drinking Prosecco could possibly stand a chance of solving; as the crew get to the bottom of a case of a woman who enthralled a whole community with her 'strange' behaviours. And the audience crime is pretty spooky and would prompt most people to move out of their home, rather than carry out their own scientific experiments.... with their tongue. Go to drunkwomensolvingcrime.com and you can now buy merch in the online shop.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, the Drunk Detectives uncover the dark arts of the plagiarist in a case which leaves you guessing till the last moment.This week's guest, comedian, podcaster & writer Deborah Frances-White turned-up with her own bottle of vodka and discovered a whole new way of working! She also demonstrates that she'll do ANYTHING to keep her make-up bag safe.And we find out once and for all if Hannah's Nan worked in a windmill or not... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Drunk Women and this week's guest on the force, comedian and all-round good egg Jen Brister, pretty much crack a case which has been stumping authorities around the world for the last 70 years! They should have just asked a woman in the first place.This case blows open some epic cold war conspiracy theories and proves that nothing good can happen to a ginger on a beach.Jen's own crime isn't for the fainthearted and is quite frankly straight out of a horror film, while the listener crime exposes Catie's bucket list to public ridicule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode (which no one can remember recording) the evidence of some brilliant crime cracking and an epic evening at Drunk Women Towers is here for you to... errr... hear.Comedian, actor & writer Jenny Bede showed what a pro she was, by doing just enough pre-drinking to ensure she wasn't behind the curve of her fellow sleuths and for helping the others get-to-grips with some grisly murders, Wild West style.Jenny also shared a crime, which is unusual, harrowing and will make you think twice before having the window view in a restaurant and this week's listener crime will have anyone called 'Alan' looking over their shoulder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the only episode so far where a mid -record booze run was required, our hosts and their guest - star of Harry Potter & Game of Thrones, Natalia Tena - are brilliantly on-brand and manage to solve a crime, even though none of them could remember doing so the next day.They manage to crack the case of perhaps the stupidest (that IS a word) crime duo in history, who also manage to turn stomachs with some infantile pet names for each other.... that and the murderous tendencies.Also guest Natalia shows that this ain't her first crime-solving rodeo and has in fact been in hot pursuit of a perpetrator who stole her phone, engaging help from passers-by.This may surprise you to know that this was the first record of the evening .... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's guest is impressionist and comedian Jess Robinson, who really brings the case to life by vocally animating the characters involved - which means the dark rating is ramped-up to a hundred.In this episode the drunken dames get down to the case of Belle Gunness, a serial killer who should have inspired a musical by now... but probably not one to watch with the kids!We also hear from a listener who had an actual crime happen to them whilst listening to Drunk Women Solving Crime!! We've gone meta! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podcaster, articulate drinker & whiskey fiend Hannah Dunleavy cheated on her 'Standard Issue' chums to help the Drunk Women solve a crime of epic proportions. At least, the size of the perpetrator was epic according to history, hence the name 'Big Bertha,’ who had a silver tongue when it came to getting people to buy whatever she was selling, regardless of whether it was hers to sell in the first place. Guest Hannah also tells a tale of her own in which she got to use some questionable self-defense tactics taught to her by her dad and this week's listener crime sets the team's sleuthing skills a-blaze!Let us know if you're 'Team Big Bertha' or not and please remember to review and recommend us!Standard Issue Podcasthttps://play.acast.com/s/standardissuespodcastThe Drink Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-drink/id1449473673?mt=2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when a comedy legend downs a few proseccos and wanders on stage at the Pleasance Theatre? They solve a crime of course! This week's fourth Drunk Woman is the one and only Helen Lederer! Helen proved to be the kind of detective who cuts to the chase and gets to the crux of the matter, which was especially useful when getting to the bottom of her own true crime.The pissed-up detectives then crack the case of a woman who elevated her impoverished routes by playing on female insecurities and selling 'miracle' products to the desperate.... thank goodness that could never happen in the 21st century.And an audience member tells the most horrific listener crime yet .... it happened whilst CAMPING.... IN SCOTLAND.Helen also told us about her awesome project designed to elevate overlooked, female writers.https://www.comedywomeninprint.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded as part of The Vaults Festival for International Women's Day 2019, The Drunk Women were joined by author, YouTuber and sex educator Hannah Witton.As it was IWD, the team crack the case of a Countess, whose gory beauty routine gives a whole new meaning to 'blood thirsty' ... no one tell Gwyneth Paltrow!Detective Witton proves herself to be not only a brilliant sleuth, but slippery when pursued by an assailant, the international crowd lend some much needed expertise in pronunciations and we debate the ways a person can be sown onto a horse.Many thanks to Child.Org and Team Mum for a great night - you can still donate at:https://child.org/team-mumAnd thank you so much to Hannah Witton for being a tremendous guest:https://hannahwitton.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Drunk Women decided it was high-time they got back to The Pleasance Theatre to solve a crime, with the help of an audience of listeners, a truck-load of prosecco and guest, comedian Bec Hill! In this episode we learn about a dismembered voice causing pandemonium across Europe, that Bec is always looking to cast a porno and that our live shows are the PERFECT date night. We also hear about a double crime suffered by Bec, which is the epitome of insult to injury. Don't forget, that if you're coming to our next live show on 25th April with Zoe Lyons and Desiree Burch, to leave your crime in a comment here and be in with a chance of winning a bottle of booze!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer, director and podcaster Uma Nayer brought proper champagne with her to help the Drunk Women get to grips with a case which got everyone in a lather and made everyone question whether you can be a serial killer AND a great mother. Uma shares a crime which turned the happiest day of most people's lives into a whodunnit and a listener who is either being given the gift of music, or violated - you decide.Also is this the 1st or 2nd record of the day? Let us know - the answer may surprise you. . . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What better way to celebrate your birthday than solving a crime and guzzling prosecco? Well, none if you're sports broadcaster Faye Carruthers, who did just that! Faye joined the drunk detectives for cake and crime, answering the question "is it ever OK for a town to murder someone if they're enough of a dickhead?" AND we find out that our own Drunk Detective Hannah wasn't always on the right side of the law when she confesses to a sugary crime from her early youth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining the Drunk Women this week is a woman who needs no introduction, but has many guises...to most, she's The Vixen, to some, she's The Bolton Brainiac, but to EVERYONE she's Jenny Ryan!Yes, The Chase's own quiz queen got into the swig of things and used her AMAZING (read: slightly frightening) knowledge of murder and body disposal to help the pissed-up detectives get to the bottom of a case which saw one poor lady lose her head back in 'olden times' AND has something to do with Britain's upper-most National Treasure. In between bottles of fizz, the blotto bobbies also grapple with a crime from Jenny's formative years and a listener's story which is a little close to home for our learned guest. You don't need to have a degree in sleuthing to guess if this episode was the first or second recording of the evening, but do pop your opinion into a review... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Drunk Women invited comedian, writer and actor Jessica Fostekew of the Hoovering podcast around for some tipsy sleuthing. Jess gets stuck in with her own karmic tale involving a mysterious tenner (and some very admirable honesty on her part) before the gang crack their most modern crime yet: the story of Lou Pearlman, notorious fraudster and manager of bands including The Backstreet Boys. Although the case traumatically splits the room into singers vs. non-singers, good teamwork prevails. Find out more about Jess here: jessicafostekew.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode is another throwback to the long, hot summer of 2018, when comedian, artist and singer - songwriter Hannah Warman graced Drunk Women Towers with her well-oiled presence. Hannah kicked things off by sharing a crazy story about the time she was the victim of an Uber crime, which made the UK national press. The fermented foursome then took on a case which starts with a severed arm and ends up as a high-speed (sort of) boat chase, with a life insurance scam and a shark with a digestion problem along the way. And a distressed listener shares a tale which shows that you should never go on public transport without a packet of tissues. See Hannah Warman's amazing art here: hannahwarman.comFollow her on Twitter: @hannahwarman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the Drunk Women, this episode provides a whiff of nostalgia, as it was recorded in the heady days of Summer '18; when temperatures were high, the beer was tepid and guest Wendy Wason wafted-in like a breath of fresh air to get to the bottom of one of the most notorious criminals of the 20th century - Charles Manson. Everyone knows that the Manson 'Family' embarked on a gruesome killing spree, which shook Tinsel Town to its very core - but, fewer know about a previous victim of Manson's which gave some vital clues about his psychopathic tendencies. We also learn there's a time and a place for posting pictures of an intimate nature - and the PTA WhatsApp group isn't it apparently. AND although we don't usually let men in - Tom Cruise has a cameo in this episode, so enjoy!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Drunk Women held court in The Pleasance Theatre for this episode, joined by a rather well-oiled crowd and the one and only comedian, actor and writer extraordinaire - Olivia Lee! Olivia proved to be not only rather adept at getting-to-grips with a true crime, but she also knows her way around a bottle of gin - our kind of sleuth. The case itself is one of towering proportions (when you listen you'll realise that was quite clever) and it's got a dodgy Count, which seems to be a staple in the world of historic true crime. Plus we get another terrifying insight into life on The Isle Of Wight, thanks to a plucky audience member -  sacré bleu! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian, Actor & Writer Evelyn Mok joins us for some drama on the high seas, as the team look into the case of Anne Bonny, A LADY BLOOMIN' PIRATE who gained notoriety during the 'golden age of piracy’ (not the DVD kind).As well as sharing a true crime of her own, Evelyn also lets us in on something that makes the earth move for her every night and we find out why one of our dear listeners thrice arrived home to find a doorstep covered in meat. Basically, this episode covers everything important in true crime: piracy and meat. www.evelynmok.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian, actor & writer Lucy Porter had a bad start to 'Dry January' when she agreed to be The Drunk Women's first guest of 2019. But, as you'll hear, it's totally worth it as the crew dissect the case of Lavinia Fisher, thought to be America's first female serial killer, although we DO know she was hot, so we should probably forgive her. Lucy tells us about a rather niche crime she keeps falling victim to and one of our dear listeners tells us a story which will make you think twice before you go camping. www.lucyporter.co.ukplay.acast.com/s/fingersonbuzzers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As this episode lands on Boxing Day, The Drunk Women wanted to put something festive in your stocking, so thought you might like more London Hughes! Not only is she back by popular demand, but she's live and unleashed in another episode recorded at the Pleasance Theatre. Taylor hosts this week, with a crime that proves staying in on New Year's Eve is definitely the safest option and although we didn't think London could top the last crime story she told us, somehow she manages it....As it's Christmas, the serving suggestion with this episode is a large glass of Baileys. Happy Christmas from The Drunk Women, thanks for all your support so far!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Drunk Women went back to the Pleasance Theatre in London, armed with a crate of gin, a little festive cheer and comedian Suzi Ruffell - who also lent her considerable sleuthing abilities to the occasion. Guest Suzi kicks things off with a crime against mindfulness, whilst host Hannah presents a case which will never let you view Santa in the same way. To round things off an audience member shares a past mystery, which had it happened in more recent times would have had a VERY different ending! suziruffell.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian and podcaster Sofie Hagen joined the Drunk Women to quaff unpronounceable beer and kick us off with a crime of her own from Denmark worthy of top billing on ANY true crime podcast.The Drunk Women then tackle the tale of Maggie Dickson - if it sounds familiar, you probably read it on the back of a pub menu in Edinburgh (which is how Hannah gets most of her historical knowledge).As always the trio and their beer guzzling guest solve one of your listener crimes. Though in this case, listener David and his family could have solved it for themselves if they'd been arsed to get up from their sun loungers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Angela Barnes came for the craft beer and stayed for the crime when she dropped in to Drunk Women HQ. In this episode the case of Carl Tanzler renders everyone speechless more than once, taking a morbidly, fascinating turn whilst drawing some uncomfortable parallels to a notorious present day offender. Angela shares a crime, which will unfortunately strike a chord with many of you listening; plus she reveals her younger self had a penchant for sadism towards those she had a crush on.Buckle-up fellow Drunk Detectives, things are about to get dark... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian and fun-time cop Lou Sanders dropped by to help get to the bottom of the case of Fredericka Mandelbaum - a maternal criminal mastermind who opened her very own school for criminals! In this episode there are life lessons galore ... horses CAN wear trousers, DON'T buy weed in Paris and NEVER leave your Bermuda shorts unattended at a Pontins.As always pop your true crime stories in an iTunes review and the half-cut-heroes will get them solved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author, presenter & podcaster Annabel Port dropped in to drink wine from a bucket-sized glass and solve a crime or two. In this episode we learn stereotypes evolve for a reason and that being 'hapless' could very much increase your chances of being the victim of a crime in Philadelphia during the early 20th Century. Annabel's own crime story displays a heroism which has earned her the name 'The Falcon' ... definitely call her that if you see her out and about. The sloshed sleuths also crack a listener crime, surrounding theft of booze! The Drunk Women would never DREAM of committing such a heinous act. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Drunk Women thought it was high-time they had a night out and decided to solve the case of The Yorkshire Witch in front of a sellout crowd at The Pleasance Theatre in London. They were joined by legendary comic and top detective (she brought a notebook), Jenny Eclair! Jenny told us about the time she got conned by a taxi driver and car jacked at knife point. Plus the gang get to the bottom of a very polite crime from a member of the audience- making him the first man to appear on the podcast!Don't forget to like, subscribe, and send us any crimes you want us to solve in an iTunes review or tweet us @drunkwomenpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Music legend and part-time detective Louise Wener grabbed a four-pack and swooped in to assist the Drunk Women with a case known by many as 'The Bat Man Case' (a side note, those of you cohabiting with a partner might want to check the attic occasionally). Louise displays top sleuthing skills when she helps a listener get to the bottom of what happened to her goldfish and if her student days are anything to go by, her forensic abilities were probably acquired later in life. Don't forget to put your unsolved crime in a review and upcoming guests may be able to solve it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Radio presenter, actor and all-round good egg Sarah Champion ran the trick-or-treat gamut to help the Drunk Women solve a spooky Halloween based true crime. In this episode we learn that the moon is indeed round, doing a murder can promote a long life (not for the murdered person obviously) and that Fright Night provides the perfect cover for criminal activity.Enjoy - and remember to keep sending in your own crimes for us to solve, either in an Apple review or tweet us @drunkwomenpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week actor Louisa Connolly-Burnham skipped lunch and joined the Drunk Women to mull over the case of Sarah Wilson, maid to Queen Charlotte who committed a crime of royally audacious proportions; and Louisa confesses a past which could have spelled a life on the wrong side of the tracks. Was this the 1st or 2nd recording of the day? Let us know which you think in the comments... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Star of Alan Partridge, Felicity Montagu rocked-up on the eve of her birthday to help our drunken detectives comb-over some astonishing details of the very famous case of Dr Crippen, whose mastery of disguise leaves a lot to be desired . With her no-nonsense approach to criminals, Felicity shows that she's no easy target when it comes to crime and quickly gets promoted when she deftly cracks the case of 'Captain' the missing peacock ...probably the most middle-class crime anyone has ever had to solve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, writer, comedian & presenter Sian Harries dropped by to tell our drunk detectives about a crime which prompted a whole community to launch a social media witch hunt, resulting in a lifetime pub ban for the hapless poopetrator. The ladies then crack the most academic of murder cases AND perhaps the most sinister listener crime you'll hear this side of Halloween. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor & writer Helen Monks rises quickly through the ranks, as she joins the sozzled squad to get to the bottom of the case of ‘The Monster With 21 Faces’ – perhaps our most petulant criminal to date.Helen also tells us about the time she and her family fell victim to Sardinian Bandits, resulting in a rather exposing experience through airport security.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian Dana Alexander joins the decimated detectives to solve a case in which some through-the-window shenanigans resulted in some rather OTT love letters - oh and a murder, sure. Plus Dana gives us a harrowing account of an encounter on a Gravitron. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, comedian Gráinne Maguire joins the Drunk Women to finally crack a notorious cold case - in the process managing to offend anyone with an accent. Gráinne also tells us how she managed to set a legal precedent with her “unusually low standards” plus our sloshed sleuths get to the bottom of a listener crime that won't ring bells for many of us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Singer/Songwriter Nerina Pallot joins the Drunk Women to uncover a case from the slackest convent in history – but not before revealing a crime in which her whole family fell victim to a drug bust, inspiring a TV dramatization.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian London Hughes is here with her trusty sidekick: a bottle of pink moscato. She and the Drunk Women solve the mystery of DB Cooper and the plane hijacking. The squad also get to the bottom of a feline based listener crime and we learn that London's career could have taken a very different path if it hadn't been for that pesky burglar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode super sleuth and radio DJ Claire Sturgess is armed with a G&T and a suspicious mind as she and the Drunk Women unearth a murder of movie-star proportions. We also hear about the times Claire has caught various villains red-handed and the crew crack the case of the ballerina's missing baguette. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian Katherine Ryan joins the Drunk Women to tackle a sinister tale of religious fervour, talks about the time she was catfished by an inflatophiliac and gives some potentially life changing advice to a lucky listener - all aided and abetted by some solid G&T action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Take a sip of Drunk Women Solving Crime’s first episodes, feat. Katherine Ryan, Claire Sturgess, and London Hughes. Join us Sept 5th for full episodes and some drunken justice!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.