Join four history "experts" as they stumble through the stories, people, and accidents behind America’s most infamous tragedies and marvels. Each week the gang gets together to drink beers and explore a new exciting topic.
18 Available Episodes (18 Total)Average duration: 00:48:43
Jun 30, 2017
Crazy Campaigns Part 2: Adams and Jackson
00:43:23
The experts continue with Crazy Campaigns Part 2. This time we examine John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson's campaign for President with all its shocking/hilarious parallels to our most recent presidential campaign. If you think Trump set a new low for campaigning, you may want to listen, subscribe and rate 5 stars!
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Jun 16, 2017
Crazy Campaigns: Part 1
00:44:12
Our experts invite special guest and political consultant Jason Bennett to tell all about David Walsh, America's forgotten senatorial powerhouse from Massachusetts. It's a story about an impressive political career brought down by Nazis, male prostitutes and a ruthless press. Stay tuned 'til the end because we also have our listener correspondent Ray call in from Chicago to tell us about the time FDR was almost assassinated in Florida.
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Jun 09, 2017
Edison vs. Tesla
00:59:44
The experts give an electrifying debate on the merits of Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla's contributions to humanity for a definitive decision on who was the greatest inventor of the 19th century. Topics include: setting elephants aflame, obituary burns and how to live the remaining years of your life in four-star hotels.
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Jun 01, 2017
Massacre and Mayhem: The True Story of The Alamo
01:01:18
Last Stands Part 2: Our experts give siege to the myth of the Alamo and uncover the real story behind America's #stunningdefeat and really cry against Mexico. Is Selena Gomez a Texas Separatist? What was Davy Crockett thinking right before the big battle? All you questions are answered!
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May 20, 2017
Custer's Last Stand
00:48:10
Our experts recount the life and final days of the vainglorious George Armstrong Custer and discover the #manbehindthemyth. Along the way they discover the most repulsive video game ever made (seriously, google Custer's Revenge), debate stealing from the dead and remember, in pain, the Austin Powers franchise.
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May 10, 2017
The Chinese Exclusion Act w/ Guest Noah Purcell
01:02:23
The experts snag an exclusive interview with Noah Purcell, the lawyer who stopped Trump's muslim ban in court, and discuss its eerie parallels to the Chinese Exclusion Act.
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May 02, 2017
True Crime: The Pig Farm Murderer
01:32:59
Our experts recount the story behind Canada's most shocking serial killer from cradle to jail cell. Along the way, they discuss cannibalism, Piggy's Palace Good Times Society, and pit bulls with AIDS.
Apr 24, 2017
The Purchase of Alaska
00:40:51
Our experts analyze the purchase of Alaska from Russia to determine if it was a good or bad deal for America. Along the way, they discuss fine vodka, otter pelts, and even snag an exclusive interview with The Otter President.
Apr 18, 2017
First Ladies
01:23:06
Our experts cover the normally genteel history of American First Ladies with two scintillating stories of intrigue starring Edith Wilson and Florence Harding. With the help of special guest, Cori, they cover psychic warnings, killer doctors, extramarital affairs, and feature their first ever Lightning Round of historical knowledge.
Apr 11, 2017
True Crime: D.B. Cooper
00:49:11
The experts dive into America's only unsolved airplane hijacking and discuss D.B. Cooper with Chris Allen from The Seattle Files podcast. On the way they learn the art of the gentleman hijacker, discuss deathbed pranks and bring back the clip-on tie.
Jun 30 | 00:43:23
Crazy Campaigns Part 2: Adams and Jackson
Jun 16 | 00:44:12
Crazy Campaigns: Part 1
Jun 09 | 00:59:44
Edison vs. Tesla
Jun 01 | 01:01:18
Massacre and Mayhem: The True Story of The Alamo
May 20 | 00:48:10
Custer's Last Stand
May 10 | 01:02:23
The Chinese Exclusion Act w/ Guest Noah Purcell
May 02 | 01:32:59
True Crime: The Pig Farm Murderer
Apr 24 | 00:40:51
The Purchase of Alaska
Apr 18 | 01:23:06
First Ladies
Apr 11 | 00:49:11
True Crime: D.B. Cooper
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