Bridget Fury and the Vice of Gallatin Street

Southern Gothic

Southern Gothic Media LLC

Society & Culture, History, Documentary, True Crime

4.7 • 980 Ratings

🗓️ 13 July 2026

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Gallatin Street was once the most dangerous two blocks in New Orleans. Just steps from the bustling French Market, the city's notorious waterfront vice district was a place where gamblers, sailors, thieves, and sex workers collided beneath the glow of dance halls and saloons—and where violence was simply the cost of doing business. Among the larger-than-life figures who carved out a reputation there, few were more feared than Bridget Fury, a fiery red-haired woman whose name became synonymous with knives, crime, and survival in one of America's most lawless neighborhoods. This episode is made possible through the support of our sponsors: If you’re starting a business, or running one that deserves better tools, Square helps you sell, manage, and grow without slowing down. Right now, you can get up to $200 off Square hardware at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://square.com/go/gothic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Elevate your summer bedding with Quince. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠quince.com/sogo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. Want to Listen to Southern Gothic Ad-Free? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon: Ad-Free Episodes, Premium Releases, Bonus Content & More⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Southern Gothic Premium on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Southern Gothic Premium on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Into History: History Without Interruption⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SouthernGothicMedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Merch Store:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pinterest:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @SouthernGothicMedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @SouthernGothicMedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @SouthernGothicMedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @SoGoPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Advertise on this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠press@southerngothicmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey there, I'm Susie, and I'm the host of Beyond the Ferns podcast. Each week, I take you beyond the
0:06.6	headlines into the stories that linger long after the news fades, from chilling true crime and
0:12.6	unsolved cold cases to paranormal encounters, cults, and extraordinary survival stories. It's a little bit
0:19.2	of everything for everyone. Whether you're drawn to
0:22.3	mysteries, fascinated by the strange and unexplained, or simply love a good story, I focus on the
0:28.4	truth, the details, and above all, justice for the victims and survivors. So buckle up,
0:34.7	things are about to get a little scary. Follow Beyond the Ferns wherever you get your podcast. Thanks y'all.
0:43.5	Did you know this August is the 71st anniversary of the Kelly Hopkinsville Goblin Incident?
0:51.1	One of the most infamous alien encounters in the United States.
0:56.1	And guess what?
0:57.5	To celebrate, I'm inviting all of you out to Kentucky for a very special annual festival
1:04.3	that commemorates that crazy historic event.
1:09.0	The GoblinCon, UFO, and Paranormal Expo.
1:13.6	That's right, GoblinCon.
1:16.4	It's a two-day festival of all things weird,
1:20.7	featuring over 50 vendors and interactive exhibits,
1:24.7	engaging talks from renowned speakers,
1:30.5	educational workshops, and captivating panels covering paranormal topics from aliens to ghosts to Bigfoot.
1:36.6	If you're anywhere near Kentucky in August, you don't want to miss it.
1:40.8	Not to mention, GoblinCon is great for the whole family. Not just us diehard
1:46.6	searchers of the Strange. They've got a Lil Goblin Fun Zone with bounce houses, puppet shows,
1:54.0	and more to keep your own little demons entertained. So y'all, come on down to the Bruce Convention Center in Hopkinsville, Kentucky on August
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