The Brohio Podcast Sawney Beans and the Cannibal Family
Nov 15, 2023
Explore the dark legend of Sawney Bean and his cannibal family in 15th or 16th century Scotland. The hosts discuss their brutal crimes, their hideout in a cave and the aftermath of their capture. They also engage in humorous banter and share personal experiences, including a chaotic scene in a parking lot and mysterious window cutting. Don't miss the sponsor ads for unique products like Fume, a chance to win $1,000 cash, and an ad for the storytelling podcast Story Pirates.
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Sawney Bean's Cave Hideout
- Sawney Bean and his family lived in a cave near the coast, preying on travelers for decades.
- Their life of crime combined theft, murder, and cannibalism hidden from society.
Cannibalism Culinary Preferences
- Sawney Bean allegedly found that human meat around the neck and tongue was less gamey and more delicious.
- He also believed aged human meat became sweeter, akin to aging animal meat.
Inbreeding to Expand Clan
- Sawney Bean's family engaged in incest to grow their numbers over 25 years.
- They lived deeply isolated, maintaining a large clan of inbred descendants within the cave.