Sad Oligarch
5.0/5
Critic Rating
RICH RUSSIANS KEEP DYING IN MYSTERIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES Since January 2022, dozens of Russia's wealthiest oligarchs and power brokers have died suddenly. One was poisoned with frog venom. Two killed their whole families. Several fell out of high windows. Most of the deaths are suspicious. Russia says they're coincidental suicides—that the deceased were simply depressed. We don't think so... Sad Oligarch is an investigative podcast series that looks into the strange deaths of the Russian elite, unravelling a dark tale of Kremlin corruption and Putin's political dictatorship across the world. This is season two—Russian oligarchs are still dying and things have gott...
Critic Reviews
Score: 5
Stephen O. • Podcast Delivery • Jun 19, 2023
"Hanrahan and Sergiy Slipchenko manage to scratch an itch you didn’t know you had by delivering a podcast that is both gripping and timely – the perfect fit for what can best be described as third-wave true crime. It encapsulates the essence of this strange yet all-too-real phenomenon, expertly narrated for listeners who crave mystery and the allure of current events. Sad Oligarch strikes a balance between topical relevance and the undeniable magnetism that surrounds these enigmatic figures."
