About This Episode
What is this episode about?
The episode "ShortHand: Hell" from RedHanded covers a quick tour of history's grimmest visions of the afterlife, exploring what various world religions believe awaits sinners once they die. Rather than following a single case, this ShortHand installment moves across cultures and belief systems to survey the punishments imagined for the wicked.
The episode describes torments ranging from being boiled in blood, hacked at by knives, and torn apart by iron dogs, noting that while the world's religions disagree on the specifics, they share the conviction that bad behavior on Earth leads to a horrible fate afterward. Among the netherzones explored are the Norse Helheim, where freezing poison rain falls on the damned, and the Hindu Narakas, which include a river of excrement inhabited by monstrous aquatic creatures that devour the flesh of sinners.
Hosts and release
Suruthi Bala and Hannah Maguire host RedHanded, a true crime podcast that examines serial killers, cults, and lesser-known cases through a cultural lens. The show has produced roughly 400 episodes and releases new content weekly, with episodes available on Spotify and Amazon Music. Exclusive bonus content is offered through Patreon. This episode, numbered 247 in the show's catalogue, runs 32 minutes and was released on October 16, 2026, as part of the show's shorter "ShortHand" format.
