About this episode
This episode explores the chilling history and legends of Eastern State Penitentiary, including its brutal punishments and infamous inmates like Al Capone.
Step inside one of the most infamous prisons in America. On this episode of Spirits Uncorked, Erica takes us inside Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, a massive crumbling fortress once designed around the terrifying concept of total isolation. We dive into the disturbing history behind the prison’s Quaker-inspired experiment, the brutal punishments prisoners endured, and the legendary inmates who walked its shadowy halls, including Al Capone. Pour yourself a drink and join us as we explore the chilling history and lingering legends of Eastern State Penitentiary. Follow us on instagram! @Spirits.Uncorked Watch on YouTube @Spirits.Uncorked Email us at spiritsuncorkedpodcast@gmail.com Produced by, and theme music by Elizabeth Grimes Logo by Brett Rapp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Elizabeth Grimes
Guest: Erica
Topics covered
- Eastern State Penitentiary
- prison history
- true crime
- Al Capone
- isolation
- punishments
Keywords
- Eastern State Penitentiary
- true crime
- Al Capone
- prison history
- isolation
- Quaker experiment
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Eastern State Penitentiary
Places: Philadelphia
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