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John Wilkes Booth: Everybody Called Him Wilkеs Pt. 1

John Wilkes Booth: Everybody Called Him Wilkеs Pt. 1

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 In the season two premiere of 'The Wicked Stage Pod,' hosts Jen, Ashley, and Olivia dive into the convoluted early life and career of infamous actor-turned-assassin, John Wilkes Booth. From his tumultuous family dynamics to his rise as a popular but controversial stage actor, Booth’s journey is explored in detail. The episode also examines his relationships, clandestine activities, and the events leading up to his fateful decision to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln. The hosts blend a mix of historical context and modern analysis, integrating references from Stephen Sondheim's musical 'Assassins' to provide a comprehensive and engaging narrative. This episode is the first of a two-part exploration into the life of one of history's most notorious figures. 00:00 Listener Discretion Advised 00:15 Meet the Hosts 00:42 Season Two Begins 01:01 Celebrity Candles and Banter 03:06 Introducing John Wilkes Booth 03:47 The Infamous Assassination 05:27 Booth's Early Life and Family 31:57 Booth's Controversial Beliefs 38:52 Booth's Acting Career 46:35 John Wilkes Booth: The Theatrical Innovator 49:31 Booth's Romantic Entanglements 50:54 The Scandalous Correspondences 01:00:17 Booth's Rise to Fame 01:07:11 Booth's Confederate Ties 01:11:49 The Kidnapping Plot 01:27:59 The Decision to Assassinate Lincoln 01:31:04 Intermission and Cliffhanger

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