620. Gordon Lightfoot's Redemption Story

Today, we revisit the very Trashy Divorce of Betty and Dan Broderick, which ends in tragedy with the murder of Dan, and his second wife. Betty Broderick’s ultimately fatal obsession with her ex-husband is a true trashy classic and seemed timely to reprise as Betty passed away in prison last week at the age of 78. Want early, ad-free episodes, regular Dumpster Dives, bonus divorces, limited series, Zoom hangouts, and more? Join us at⁠ patreon.com/trashydivorces⁠! Want a personalized message for someone in your life?⁠ Check us out on Cameo⁠! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ⁠[email protected]⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After escaping her abusive husband, Hortense spent some time on the lam. She published her memoirs, which made her a celebrated author, and then, at the urging of the English ambassador, headed to London to "see her niece" - and within months, was yet another mistress of Charles II. And soon after, Charles II's eldest daughter with Barbara Villiers. There were plenty more lovers to come, so to speak, as well. Want early, ad-free episodes, regular Dumpster Dives, bonus divorces, limited series, Zoom hangouts, and more? Join us at patreon.com/trashydivorces! Want a personalized message for someone in your life? Check us out on Cameo! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Use code trashy at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: ⁠⁠⁠incogni.com/trashy The Restoration court of Charles II is known not for governing, but for the seemingly endless bed-hopping antics of the Merry Monarch. Today, in this Trashy Royals crossover, we meet the last mistress to join that odd club, Hortense Mancini. Born to a big brood in Rome - Hortense was the eighth of ten - the family moved to Paris after her father's death, where her uncle Cardinal Mazarin gave them entry to the French court and planned for his nieces' futures as wives. He chose poorly in the case of Hortense, but her unhappy marriage ultimately propelled her to the shores of England, as well as making her a celebrated writer. Want early, ad-free episodes, regular Dumpster Dives, bonus divorces, limited series, Zoom hangouts, and more? Join us at patreon.com/trashydivorces! Want a personalized message for someone in your life? Check us out on Cameo! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is late breaking Tudor news that Alicia had to share! Just published, scientists from the University of Bradford through a little fancy math and facial recognition just might have discovered the true face of Anne Boleyn, the second and murdered wife of Henry VIII. Want early, ad-free episodes, regular Dumpster Dives, bonus divorces, limited series, Zoom hangouts, and more? Join us at⁠ patreon.com/trashydivorces⁠! Want a personalized message for someone in your life?⁠ Check us out on Cameo⁠! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ⁠[email protected]⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Use code trashy at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: ⁠⁠incogni.com/trashy Today we're wandering to the land of tulips and windmills to explore the trashiest Dutch divorce we've ever heard of. Leontine Ruiters is a well-known television personality in the country, married until 2020 to one of the most successful singers ever to hit the Dutch charts, Marco Borsato. It's not just the divorce that trashes this story up; last December, Marco was acquitted on charges of indecent assault on a minor. Content warning: Allegations of child sexual abuse Sponsors Today’s episode is sponsored by Incogni. Use code trashy at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: incogni.com/trashy. Today’s episode is sponsored by Quince. Head to quince.com/trashy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! Today’s episode is sponsored by Smalls. Get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to smalls.com/trashy! Want early, ad-free episodes, regular Dumpster Dives, bonus divorces, limited series, Zoom hangouts, and more? Join us at patreon.com/trashydivorces! Want a personalized message for someone in your life? Check us out on Cameo! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices