Rippercast- The Jack the Ripper Podcast

[Cap'n Jack]

John, thanks, I am supremely aware of that situation.
If I were to wake up in the morning and everyone liked me I'd probably shoot myself.

[John Bennett]

Given JM's recent comments about my good and 'umble self - I think he described me as the 'lowest of the low', simply for questioning the authenticity of an out of focus photo - I don't believe he'll be inviting me to do anything.

If you wonder why people get sh*tty with you AP, think about your manner.

It ain't what you do, it's the way that you do it.

[jmenges]

Given JM's recent comments about my good and 'umble self - I think he described me as the 'lowest of the low', simply for questioning the authenticity of an out of focus photo - I don't believe he'll be inviting me to do anything.

AP Wolf has been asked to be on the podcast multiple times, we've added each other to our Skype contact lists in anticipation of such an appearance, and the invitation still stands. When the podcast scheduled Philip Hutchinson, Robert Clack, and John Bennett on to discuss the Dutfield Yard Photo, AP referred to my booking that show as having "Papa Doc, Papa Doc Junior and a few loud shirts and sunglasses to discuss the benefits of democracy in Haiti.", even though that show contains the most public information to date on the topic of the photograph.

Nevertheless, the discussions and debates that occur on the message boards I view separately and do not color my decisions as it pertains to guests on the show. I repeat, AP is more than welcome to appear to as a special guest to discuss Cutbush, or anything else he wants.

As to why Cutbush is not on Casebook's list, I would venture to guess that the reason is that it has not been updated. I was surprised to not find Neil Stubbing Shelden's book The Victims of JtR listed in the media section, but I don't believe its absence is a conscious decision to hide the existence of this book from the public.

JM

[John Bennett]

I am rather surprised that Thomas Cutbush is not on that list. Especially when some real humdingers are (eg Prince Albert Victor).

And especially when the release of his Broadmoor files open him up to more reasoned scrutiny.

[Cap'n Jack]

You'll find WK that there is a very clear prejudice on this site in allowing Thomas Cutbush a foot in any door. That the young chap can be featured in the modern media all over the world as a likely candidate for Jack the Ripper, but still not make it onto the official suspect list on Casebook should speak volumes to you.
My good self, and others, have long been the objects of derision snd negative comment for our efforts in researching and promoting Thomas as a reasonable and likely suspect.
Given JM's recent comments about my good and 'umble self - I think he described me as the 'lowest of the low', simply for questioning the authenticity of an out of focus photo - I don't believe he'll be inviting me to do anything.
But that suits me just fine and dandy.
I'll wait for hell to freeze over.
I'm good at that.

[White-Knight]

like that list T.G.M. exactly matches my premier league..except aren't you missing one person? If not,why not?

knickers sorted and back on.

WK.

[The Grave Maurice]

OK, John, I'll start it off. I don't really believe that any of these guys is the one we're looking for, but, from the list, these, to me, are the names that are at least worth discussing:

Joseph Barnett
W.H. Bury
David Cohen
Montague John Druitt
George Hutchinson (Br.)
James Kelly
Severin Klosowski (George Chapman)
Aaron Kosminski
James Maybrick
R. DŽOnston Stephenson
Francis Tumblety

All of these have had articulate proponents at one time or another. A solid case can't be made out against any of them but, if we want to play hunt the Ripper, this ain't a bad bunch to start with.

[White-Knight]

Hi JM! I don't really see why we should remove names from the list altogether, all are part of the folklore , no matter how ridiculous! I would however like to see some further categorisation to distinguish ,particularly for the newbie, the potentially serious contender from the downright ridiculous, though I appreciate all are serious to somebody.!? It would be an interesting job for the panel to create something like a premier league, and then some lower divisions!

As regards additions, I'm sure you are aware of the increased interest, since the first release of Broadmoor files, in Thomas Cutbush..he has been much discussed on the boards, but still lacks a profile! I am not the only one on these boards to have queried this.As to why he should be added, well there are others better versed to tell you but briefly:

1.The Sun Reports..in which an apparently reputable newspaper claims to have found Jack The Ripper..and further relates a history which at present cannot be disproved.
2.The Macnaghten Memoranda..written specifically to rule out Cutbush as a suspect, by a police officer whose motives and integrity are possibly open to question.
3.The character of Cutbush as described in the Broadmoor files as a highly dangerous and insane person whose behaviours included expressing a desire to obtain a knife with the express purpose of 'ripping' people up.
4.The bizarre possible connection to Charles Cutbush, an officer initially involved in the case, and whom Macnaghten apparently believed to be Thomas' uncle, who later shot himself in front of his own daughter, for reasons unknown.

Also, I had been considering why you don't ask AP (Cap'n Jack) onto the show (or have you already?) as he is the most vociferous campaigner for and researcher of Cutbush on the casebook, as I am sure you are aware!?

I think the Cutbush story has much going for it myself..more than Druitt or Feigenbaum , both of whom have been the focus of shows with respective researchers, Spallek and Marriot..,and both of whom were fascinating subjects nonetheless!

Anyway...love the podcasts...and keep up the good work!

Respectfully,

WK.

[jmenges]

Audience participation in the next episode...

Hi all,

Episode 38, to record Sunday 11 January, will be focused on eliminating the "popular" suspects who just do not belong. Rippercast is soliciting listener input for this topic.

The suspects listed on the Casebook Suspect page are as follows:

Prince Albert Victor
Joseph Barnett
Alfred Napier Blanchard
W.H. Bury
Lewis Carroll
David Cohen
Dr. T. Neill Cream
Frederick Deeming
Montague John Druitt
Carl Feigenbaum
Fogelma
George Hutchinson (Br.)
Hyam Hyams
Jill the Ripper
James Kelly
Severin Klosowski (George Chapman)
Aaron Kosminski
Jacob Levy
The Lodger
James Maybrick
Michael Ostrog
Dr. Pedachenko
The Royal Conspiracy
Walter Sickert
James Kenneth Stephen
R. DŽOnston Stephenson
Alois Szemeredy
Francis Thompson
Francis Tumblety
Nicholas Vassily
Dr. John Williams

Why in the world are all of these names listed? Which ones can we safely remove for all eternity from this list? Are there names that we need to add, just so we can absolve them? Which suspects should go, and which should stay, and Why?

Please feel free to discuss this topic here, via PM or email me your ideas at rippernet@mac.com

Listener input will be read and included in the show.

You have until Sunday, 11 Jan, 2pmESTUS, 7pmGMT to submit your thoughts and ideas.

Thanks,

Stay Tuned



JM

[jmenges]

Tomorrow's podcast...MJK part 2

Hi all,

Tomorrow we'll record part 2 of the Life and Death of Mary Jane Kelly. Discussion will attempt to focus on myths & legends, facts & fictions. Along with answering listener questions spawned from last week's episode, we'll be collecting questions for this week.

A special guest joining the podcast tomorrow will be Simon Wood.

Along with the usual suspects, plus some extras.

Get your questions or comments into rippernet@mac.com, or send me a PM.

You have until Sunday 16 November @ 7pmUK/2pmUSEST to get in touch.

Thanks for listening!



JM

[jmenges]

And further to that last post...

If anyone ever jumps in the water and uses the microblog Twitter www.twitter.com (except DivaKind, Cindy Collins Smith aka 'ripperlady' and Howard Brown ) you can find the podcast Tweets via username 'rippercast', and not 'jmenges' http://twitter.com/rippercast . Since these updates are going direct to the blog, I had to separate the podcast from the personal twitter account.

That is all.

JM

[jmenges]

November schedule

Hi all,

The podcast took Sunday off, so no new episode will be forthcoming this week.

On 9 November we'll record the 1st of 2 episodes this month on the life and death of Mary Kelly. Part 2 will be on the 16th.

There will be a show recorded on 23 November, then we'll be off the following Sunday for the US Thanksgiving day-weekend.

Today I started a Tumblr blog for the show that will contain further information on episodes, updates and what-not stuff Ripper related. www.rippercast.tumblr.com

This blog will also import my RSS feed from Twitter (jmenges), so if you follow me on Twitter and/or Facebook, some blog posts will be repetitive, but I will add new announcements and posts to the blog often, so check there if you are wondering what's new with the show. Comments about the blog posts on Tumblr are welcome.

Thanks for listening,



JM

[George Hutchinson]

Hi JM. Oh, go on, get AP Wolf on the programme to discuss the photo too for his comedy value.

Seriously, though, I'm glad you have both John and Rob along to help discuss this as they've both seen the photo in detail, unlike most people.

PHILIP

[jmenges]

Questions for Philip Hutchinson

Hi all,

For the next episode of the podcast, slated to record Sunday 26 October, we've decided to resurrect the 'questions from listeners' Rippercast Outreach Program.

Special Guests Philip Hutchinson, Rob Clack and John Bennett will be joining the show to discuss the Dutfields Yard photograph recently revealed at the US Jack the Ripper Conference.

If you have any questions about the photograph you would like us to ask of our guests, please email the show at rippernet@mac.com and we'll do our best to include your question on the show.

You have until 7pm UK time, 2pmUS-EST Sunday to get your questions submitted.

Stay Tuned and thanks for listening,



JM

[jmenges]

Hi all,

Announcing that we're recording today after being off last weekend. Topic is the 'double event', and we'll be gathering around us such luminaries as Chris Scott and Gareth Williams, to name just two.

Look for it within the next 24 hours in your podcast stream, and I'll start a discussion thread for this episode once it is released.

Thanks for listening, and thanks to all those who have participated in the show.

Obviously I couldn't do it without you.



JM

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