Old Timey Crimey #27: Legs Diamond - ”Kidney Sapphire at the Hotsy Totsy”

Ya just can't kill 'im, seeee?

Or maybe you can, but it'll take a LOT of attempts. Join us this week for a trip to old timey gangster land, where we follow Legs Diamond on his wild career of bootlegging, carousing with showgirls, and getting shot. Many times. SO many times. 

Along the way, of course we'll have gangster voices galore, along with a delightful exploration of gang names. And a discussion of a mother-daughter video (soon to be posted on our social media!) that will leave you needing about seven showers. 

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