💎 A $500 million diamond collection. A daring robbery plot. One of Britain's most unbelievable true crime stories.

In November 2000, a gang of criminals set their sights on the legendary Millennium Star diamond and eleven rare blue diamonds housed inside London's Millennium Dome. Their elaborate plan involved a bulldozer, smoke bombs, and a daring getaway across the River Thames.

It had all the ingredients of a Hollywood blockbuster — except this was real life.

Join Dave, Matt, and Zap as they uncover the incredible story behind the Millennium Dome Diamond Heist. From the criminals and their ambitious plan to the history of the priceless diamonds, the guys break down one of the boldest robbery plots in British history, with the usual Ol’ Dirty Basement humor and conversation along the way.

How far would you go for a half-billion-dollar payday?

Pull up a chair, head down to the basement, and enjoy another wild true crime story from Ol’ Dirty Basement!

V.C.R. Presents Vision Quest 1985 | Wrestling, Madonna & the Ultimate ’80s Underdog Movie

The Ol’ Dirty Basement crew is back with another Vintage Cinema Review, and this time we’re hitting the mat with the 1985 cult classic Vision Quest.

Matthew Modine stars as Louden Swain, a high school wrestler who sets out on a near-impossible mission to drop weight and take on the legendary Shute. Along the way, his life gets a lot more complicated when Carla, played by Linda Fiorentino, rolls into town.

We revisit the movie’s memorable characters, wrestling scenes, ’80s style, filming locations, behind-the-scenes facts and one seriously great soundtrack — featuring Red Rider’s “Lunatic Fringe” and Madonna performing “Crazy for You.”

Was Louden’s quest worth it? Does Vision Quest still hold up more than 40 years later? Join Dave, Zap and Matt as we break it all down with plenty of nostalgia, memories and the usual Ol’ Dirty Basement banter.

🎬 Movie: Vision Quest
📅 Released: 1985
🎙️ Presented by: Vintage Cinema Review / Ol’ Dirty Basement Podcast

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Lizzie Borden took an axe… or did she?

In this episode of the Ol’ Dirty Basement, Dave, Matt, and Zap travel back to Fall River, Massachusetts, to examine the brutal 1892 murders of Andrew and Abby Borden. We break down the crime scene, Lizzie’s suspicious behavior, the evidence against her, the sensational trial, and the theories that continue to surround one of America’s most infamous murder mysteries.

Was Lizzie guilty, wrongly accused, or protecting someone else? Head down to the basement and decide for yourself.

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