Have you ever wanted to race a pigeon? No? Well, have you ever wanted to steal a pigeon? Still, no? Well, that doesn't matter! You'll still have your mind blown and your heart strings tugged by the weird and wonderful world of pigeon theft. The eye-popping prices for prized pigeons, the curious pigeon breeders and pigeon keepers, and of course the international criminals who take advantage of it all to fuel the black market. One thing is certain: this story says a lot about more about us than it does about pigeons.

Have you ever wanted to race a pigeon? No? Well, have you ever wanted to steal a pigeon? Still, no? Well, that doesn't matter! You'll still have your mind blown and your heart strings tugged by the weird and wonderful world of pigeon theft. The eye-popping prices for prized pigeons, the curious pigeon breeders and pigeon keepers, and of course the international criminals who take advantage of it all to fuel the black market. One thing is certain: this story says a lot about more about us than it does about pigeons.

True Crime is more than blood, guts, mayhem, and murder. Zaron Burnett and Elizabeth Dutton share outlandish tales of capers, heists, and cons that shine a light on the absurd and outrageous side of criminality. Always 99% murder-free and 100% ridiculous, this is Ridiculous Crime, a podcast by iHeartRadio.

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I'm Gonna Steal Your Bird: the Strange World of Pigeon Theft

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Hello, Ridiculous Crime Listeners! We want to share a new show you might enjoy, it’s DISGRACELAND!!!

About the Show: You know the myths. You’ve seen the biopics. But if you’re the kind of music fan who craves the rest of the story—the stuff they buried or cleaned up for streaming and theaters—this is your podcast. DISGRACELAND is the award-winning show that reveals the deeply human, highly dramatic, true crime–fueled chaos behind legendary musicians like Amy Winehouse, Jerry Lee Lewis, Sean “Diddy” Combs, the Grateful Dead, Blondie, and more. While we dig into the dark side, we do so with reverence for the artists—and an understanding of the extreme highs, lows, and personal costs that come with fame and making great art. This is music history like you’ve never heard it—edge-of-your-seat stories exploding with drama and the kind of information that’ll make you dangerous at dinner parties.

New, fully scripted and sound-designed episodes drop every Tuesday. On Thursdays, we hand the mic to you—and feature listener voicemails, texts, and emails in our interactive bonus episodes. And on Fridays, we revisit the wildest stories from our 250+ episode archive with “Rewind” drops that’ll transport you back into music history’s most entertaining moments.

DISGRACELAND is not a journalistic podcast—it’s an entertainment podcast inspired by true events. Certain dialogue and scenes are occasionally fictionalized for dramatic effect, as is common in scripted entertainment based on real stories. Sources and credits for each episode are available at www.disgracelandpod.com 

Listen here and subscribe to DISGRACELAND on the iHeartRadio App or wherever you get your podcasts!

Hello,&nbsp;Ridiculous Crime&nbsp;Listeners! We want to share a new show you might enjoy, it&rsquo;s DISGRACELAND!!!
About the Show: You know the myths. You&rsquo;ve seen the biopics. But if you&rsquo;re the kind of music fan who craves the rest of the story&mdash;the stuff they buried or cleaned up for streaming and theaters&mdash;this is your podcast. DISGRACELAND is the award-winning show that reveals the deeply human, highly dramatic, true crime&ndash;fueled chaos behind legendary musicians like Amy Winehouse, Jerry Lee Lewis, Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs, the Grateful Dead, Blondie, and more. While we dig into the dark side, we do so with reverence for the artists&mdash;and an understanding of the extreme highs, lows, and personal costs that come with fame and making great art. This is music history like you&rsquo;ve never heard it&mdash;edge-of-your-seat stories exploding with drama and the kind of information that&rsquo;ll make you dangerous at dinner parties.
New, fully scripted and sound-designed episodes drop every Tuesday. On Thursdays, we hand the mic to you&mdash;and feature listener voicemails, texts, and emails in our interactive bonus episodes. And on Fridays, we revisit the wildest stories from our 250+ episode archive with &ldquo;Rewind&rdquo; drops that&rsquo;ll transport you back into music history&rsquo;s most entertaining moments.
DISGRACELAND is not a journalistic podcast&mdash;it&rsquo;s an entertainment podcast inspired by true events. Certain dialogue and scenes are occasionally fictionalized for dramatic effect, as is common in scripted entertainment based on real stories. Sources and credits for each episode are available at <a href="https://www.disgracelandpod.com">www.disgracelandpod.com&nbsp;</a>
Listen <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/867-disgraceland-28939183">here</a> and subscribe to DISGRACELAND on the iHeartRadio App or wherever you get your podcasts!

Introducing: DISGRACELAND

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Once upon a time, some British hard men decided to steal some gold. They went out to an airport, worked their way into a bullion room, and lifted the gold. It was a classic heist for the ages. Here's the thing: they took a taxi home. The black cab was a cool ride, but it also left a witness in the form of the driver, a man chock full of "The Knowledge" and then some. The driver became the key to this case, but also somehow the lock. Figure that one out. 

Once upon a time, some British hard men decided to steal some gold. They went out to an airport, worked their way into a bullion room, and lifted the gold. It was a classic heist for the ages. Here's the thing: they took a taxi home. The black cab was a cool ride, but it also left a witness in the form of the driver, a man chock full of "The Knowledge" and then some. The driver became the key to this case, but also somehow the lock. Figure that one out.&nbsp;

Shonk This Way: The 1935 Croydon Aerodrome Robbery

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Using the nooks and crannies of Puget Sound as cover, Roy Olmstead ran a massive bootlegging empire during Prohibition. He was nonviolent, creative, and a whole lotta fun. And on top of that, he managed to have a lasting impact on the US legal system. Not bad for a former cop. 

Using the nooks and crannies of Puget Sound as cover, Roy Olmstead ran a massive bootlegging empire during Prohibition. He was nonviolent, creative, and a whole lotta fun. And on top of that, he managed to have a lasting impact on the US legal system. Not bad for a former cop.&nbsp;

The Good Bootlegger: Roy Olmstead

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I'm Gonna Steal Your Bird: the Strange World of Pigeon Theft

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