The Internet Says it’s True

Mid-Week Mini: A Dead Guy Was Elected Mayor

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:30:00 -0400

In this week's Mid-Week Mini Episode, we talk about how one town elected a dead man as Mayor.

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North of Waco: The Crash at Crush - REWIND

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:30:00 -0400

One of the stranger fascinations of humans is with things being destroyed. Whether it be a demolition derby, a "Dude Perfect" YouTube video, or trains being staged to crash into each other, we're enthralled by destruction. In 1896, a promoter named William Crush staged a planned, unmanned train collision. It didn't exactly go as planned. In this episode, we tell the story about the publicity stunt and then chat with Magician and Train Enthusiast Cody Clark!

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Mid-Week Mini: A Pothole Was Elected Mayor

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:30:00 -0400

In this week's Mid-Week Mini Episode, we talk about how one town elected a pothole as Mayor.

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The Long Swim: Dindim’s Loyalty

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:30:00 -0400

A fisherman rescues an oil-covered penguin on a Brazilian beach and releases it back into the ocean. Months later the penguin returns. Then it comes back again the next year, and the year after that. In this episode we explore the astonishing true story of Dindim the Magellanic penguin and the incredible journeys animals sometimes make to return to someone they remember. Then we chat with Comedy Writer, Jimmy Mak!

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Mid-Week Mini: The Gamble That Saved FedEx

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:30:00 -0400

In this week's Mid-Week Mini Episode, we talk about how the future of FedEx was once saved by a trip to the casino.

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Who’s There? The Origins of a Classic Joke

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:30:00 -0400

Knock knock jokes feel like they’ve always existed - but the truth is they exploded almost overnight during the 1930s and became one of the biggest joke crazes in American history. In this episode, Michael Kent explores the surprising origins of the knock knock joke, how a Broadway song helped spark the fad, why newspapers complained about them, and how the format survived nearly a century of comedy trends. Then we chat with Comedian Jonathan Burns!

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Mid-Week Mini: The State of the State of the Union

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 04:30:00 -0500

In this week's Mid-Week Mini Episode, we talk about the history of the State of the Union Address.

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Pizza Panic: Avoid the Noid

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 04:30:00 -0500

In the late 1980s, Domino’s introduced a red-suited villain called the Noid to represent everything that could ruin your pizza. The campaign was a hit - until a real man with the same last name walked into a store and took hostages. This episode explores the rise, fall, and strange real-world consequences of one of advertising’s most infamous mascots. Then we chat with Comedian Natasha Samreny!

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Mid-Week Mini: Olympic Art

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:30:00 -0500

In this week's Mid-Week Mini Episode, we talk about how Olympians used to compete for medals in art.

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General Patton’s Abandoned Rear - REWIND

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 04:30:00 -0500

Originally released February 20, 2023. Through a strange misunderstanding, a small town in France maintained the grave of a fallen American soldier for several decades. It wasn't a soldier's grave at all, but a spot where General George Patton had marked an abandoned latrine pit. In this episode, we learn a little about Patton and how this story came to be. Then we chat with Comedian, Magician and Author Nick Paul.

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Cows Have Best Friends

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:25:17 -0500

In this week's Mid-Week Mini Episode, we talk about how cows have best friends.

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China Time Zone: One Nation, One Clock

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 04:30:00 -0500

China is as wide as the United States - so why does the entire country share just one time zone? From dark 9 a.m. mornings in Xinjiang to midnight sunsets and the quiet politics of "Beijing time," this episode explores how something as simple as a clock can become a tool of unity, control, and resistance. Then we chat with Comedian Dan Wilbur.

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Mid-Week Mini: The Alarm Clock That Ruined Mornings Forever

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 04:30:00 -0500

In this week's Mid-Week Mini Episode, we talk about the first alarm clock, why it only rang at an unmentionable hour and why the snooze button standard became 9 minutes.

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The Lazarus Lizards: Cincinnati’s Accidental Invasion

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 04:30:00 -0500

In this episode we unpack the true story of how ten small lizards smuggled home by a ten year old on a family trip to Italy became a thriving reptile population in Cincinnati Ohio. From their journey in a sock to the remarkable adaptation and spread of Podarcis muralis in the Midwest, this is the strange and true tale of the Lazarus lizards. Then we chat with Comedian Tanya Vora!

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Mid-Week Mini: You Gotta Respect the Tittle

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 04:30:00 -0500

In this week's Mid-Week Mini Episode, we talk about the tittle.

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Before ICE: Historical Echoes

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 04:30:00 -0500

In the 1930s, the United States quietly expelled over a million people during the Great Depression - and more than half of them were American citizens. This episode explores how fear, economics, and bureaucracy combined to erase a chapter of history that sounds impossible but is tragically real. Then we chat with Natalie Keller Pariano of Natterdoodle!

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Mid-Week Mini: The Eiffel Tower’s Growth Spurt

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 04:30:00 -0500

In this week's Mid-Week Mini Episode, we talk about how the Eiffel Tower suffers from shrinkage when it's cold!

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Still Burning: The 1901 Centennial Light

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 04:30:00 -0500

There is a lightbulb in California that has been glowing since 1901, and it is still on today. In this episode, we explore the true story of the Centennial Light, how it survived a century of technological change, and why its endurance has less to do with lost engineering secrets and more to do with the tradeoffs we choose. Then we chat with Comedian Jay Black!

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Mid-Week Mini: Your Fresh Stomach Lining

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 04:30:00 -0500

In this week's Mid-Week Mini Episode, we talk about how quickly you grow a new stomach lining!

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Presidential Palates: A Hidden History - Part 2

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 04:30:00 -0500

At some point, presidential food stopped being private and started becoming a message. In Part Two of this two-part series, we follow the shift from quiet meals to cultural flashpoints, from jelly beans and broccoli to fast food and ice cream, and explore how what presidents eat becomes shorthand for personality, politics, and power. It sounds like trivia, but it tells you exactly how America learned to watch itself eat. Then we chat with Speaker and Author Marissa Cohen!

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Mid-Week Mini: Are Sharks Older Than Trees?

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 04:30:00 -0500

In this week's Mid-Week Mini Episode, we talk about how sharks are older than trees.

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Presidential Palates: A Hidden History - Part 1

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 04:30:00 -0500

Before presidential meals became photo ops, they were shaped by survival, region, and habit. In Part One of this two-part series, we trace the favorite foods of America’s earliest presidents and discover how corn, salt fish, macaroni, and cherries reveal a young country still figuring out how to feed itself. These aren’t cute trivia facts. They’re clues to how power looked before anyone was watching. Then we chat with Speaker and Author Marissa Cohen!

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Static Barrier: The Invisible Wall Incident

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 04:30:00 -0500

This week we explore the bizarre true story of an invisible barrier inside a 3M manufacturing plant that workers could feel as they walked through a doorway. It sounds like science fiction, but it was actually caused by massive static electricity fields generated during high speed film production. We dig into the physics, the engineers who investigated it and the other strange static related stories that make this one of the most surprising manufacturing mysteries ever to happen inside 3M. Did you know The Internet Says It's True is now a book? Get it here: https://amzn.to/4miqLNy

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Mid-Week Mini: How M&Ms Were Built for Battle

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 04:30:00 -0500

In this week's Mid-Week Mini Episode, we talk about how M&Ms Were Built for Battle.

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Rhythm and Ruin: Jean-Baptiste Lully’s Final Beat

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 04:30:00 -0500

In this episode we explore how Jean-Baptiste Lully, the towering figure of French Baroque music, met an unexpectedly grim fate: while fiercely conducting his own Te Deum, he stabbed his foot with his staff, refused surgery and died of gangrene. Along the way we follow his rise from Italian miller’s son to court composer of Louis XIV, survey the evolving tools of conducting, and reflect on how a moment of hubris and misstep changed music history. Strap in for spectacle, irony and a reminder that even great maestros can trip up literally—and yes, the internet says it’s true. Did you know The Internet Says It's True is now a book? Get it here: https://amzn.to/4miqLNy

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Mid-Week Mini: The Origin of the Word “Sheriff”

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:15:13 -0500

In this week's Mid-Week Mini Episode, we talk about the etymology of the word "Sheriff."

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The Men from Mars: Sideshow Exploitation - REWIND

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 11:03:00 -0500

Originally released February 6, 2023.

In sideshow exhibits around the world, George and Willie Muse were known as "Eko and Iko, the Ambassadors from Mars." The truth was they were African American Albino brothers who were essentially tricked into slavery until their incredible brave mother found and rescued them. In this episode, we tell the amazing tale of George and Willie Muse and then chat with Comedian Lisa Berry!

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Mid-Week Mini: The Supreme Basketball Court

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 04:30:00 -0500

In this week's Mid-Week Mini Episode, we talk about how there's a basketball court in the Supreme Court Building.

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Books That Kill: The Poison Book Project

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 04:30:00 -0500

In this episode we explore a truly unexpected heritage-risk story: the Poison Book Project, where conservators discovered that beautiful emerald-green book cloths from the 19th century were hiding arsenic-based pigments. We trace how a routine conservation observation at Winterthur led to global cataloguing, how the chemistry works, how libraries are responding—and what this means for the next time you pick up a vintage book. If you thought books were safe, think again. Tease alert: we’ll also share the hopeful side of how knowledge safeguards our cultural heritage. The internet says it’s true. Then we chat with Keynote Speaker, Leadership Trainer and Musician, Jason LeVasseur.

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Mid-Week Mini: The Surprising Germ Explosion in Your Ears

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 04:30:00 -0400

In this week's Mid-Week Mini Episode, we talk about how wearing headphones for just one hour can increase the bacteria in your ears by 700%. Did you know The Internet Says It's True is now a book? Get it here: https://amzn.to/4miqLNy

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The Weirdest Marathon: 1904 Saint Louis Olympics - REWIND

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 04:30:00 -0400

Originally released March 7, 2022. The Marathon at the 1904 Summer Olympics was SUPER WEIRD. One man was chased off course by wild dogs. One man was intentionally poisoned. Another ate bad fruit and fell asleep. Several were severely dehydrated. The apparent winner was disqualified. And all of this happened because Russia started a war. In this episode, we talk about the 1904 Saint Louis Summer Olympics and then play the quick quiz with Jimmy Mak!

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Mid-Week Mini: You Can't Burp in Space (without throwing up)

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:30:00 -0400

In this week's Mid-Week Mini Episode, we talk about how you can't burp in space without throwing up. Did you know The Internet Says It's True is now a book? Get it here: https://amzn.to/4miqLNy

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Bamber Bridge: American Racial Tension in the UK - REWIND

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:30:00 -0400

Originally released July 7, 2024. A little known battle during WWII didn't occur between the Axis and Allies; rather it occurred between Black and White members of the U.S. Army. In this episode, we tell the story of what happened in the small village of Bamber Bridge in England during a time of extreme racial tension.

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Mid-Week Mini: Penguins Can Jump Nine Feet Into the Air

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:30:00 -0400

In this week's Mid-Week Mini Episode, we talk about how high penguins can jump. Did you know The Internet Says It's True is now a book? Get it here: https://amzn.to/4miqLNy

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The World’s First Livestream: Trojan Room Coffee Pot

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 04:30:00 -0400

Long before YouTube, before Twitch, before livestreams were everywhere, the first webcam pointed at something we'd consider boring by today's standards: a coffee pot. In this episode, Michael tells the story of how a small convenience in a Cambridge lab changed the internet forever. Then we chat with Comedian Dan Wilbur! Did you know The Internet Says It's True is now a book? Get it here: https://amzn.to/4miqLNy

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Mid-Week Mini: The Moon Has Moonquakes

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 04:30:00 -0400

In this week's Mid-Week Mini Episode, we talk about how the Earth's moon has moonquakes. Did you know The Internet Says It's True is now a book? Get it here: https://amzn.to/4miqLNy

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Operation Paul Bunyan: The Most Expensive Tree Trimming in History - REWIND

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 04:30:00 -0400

Originally released November 29, 2021. In 1976, a skirmish at the Demilitarized Zone between North and South Korea led to the brutal murders of two Americans. The skirmish began over the trimming of a tree. The result was the most expensive tree-trimming in history. America and South Korea returned to the tree with all of their military might in a show of force. In this episode, I'll tell you a story about the DMZ that you may have never heard. And then we play the quick quiz! Did you know The Internet Says It's True is now a book? Get it here: https://amzn.to/4miqLNy

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Mid-Week Mini: A Day is Longer Than a Year on Venus

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:30:00 -0400

In this week's Mid-Week Mini Episode, we talk about how on Venus, a day is longer than a year. Did you know The Internet Says It's True is now a book? Get it here: https://amzn.to/4miqLNy

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Infinity Now: Endless Déjà Vu Experience

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 04:30:00 -0400

In this episode we journey through the strange terrain of persistent déjà vu—the case of a 23-year-old British man whose life was overtaken by the feeling that every moment had already happened. From his early anxieties, through the medical investigations that turned up nothing though his suffering was very real, to the theories that may explain why déjà vu generally—and why his became an endless loop. What is memory, what is identity, when the “now” always feels like the “before”? Listen in for a story that will make you question what’s real—and what’s remembered. Then we chat with Comedian Jonathan Burns. Did you know The Internet Says It's True is now a book? Get it here: https://amzn.to/4miqLNy

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Mid-Week Mini: The U.S. Flag Was Designed by a 17-Year-Old

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 04:30:00 -0400

In this week's Mid-Week Mini Episode, we talk about how the United States Flag was designed by a 17-year-old. Did you know The Internet Says It's True is now a book? Get it here: https://amzn.to/4miqLNy

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Terminal Identity: 18 Years in an Airport

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 04:30:00 -0400

In this episode we explore the remarkable life of Mehran Karimi Nasseri — born in Iran, studying in England, losing critical documents, and spending 18 years living in Charles de Gaulle Airport. We track how he carved out a life on red plastic benches, declined legal offers, clung to identity, and inspired films like Lost in Transit and The Terminal. What parts of his life became legend, and what remains painful truth? Stay with us for the arc from 1988 to 2022 — the offers, the refusals, the final return. Then we chat with Magician, Joan DuKore. Did you know The Internet Says It's True is now a book? Get it here: https://amzn.to/4miqLNy

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Mid-Week Mini: Lobsters Taste With Their Feet

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 04:30:00 -0400

In this week's Mid-Week Mini Episode, we talk about how lobsters taste with their feet. Did you know The Internet Says It's True is now a book? Get it here: https://amzn.to/4miqLNy

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Hidden Soldiers: Trans Lives in the Civil War

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 04:30:00 -0400

During the Civil War, hundreds of people assigned female at birth served in male disguise. Some did it out of patriotism, some for love, and for others, it was about living as the gender they knew themselves to be. In this episode, we uncover the stories of Albert D.J. Cashier, Lyons Wakeman, Frank Thompson, Samuel Blalock, Mollie “Melvin” Bean, and Mary “John” Burns — individuals who challenged 19th-century gender norms and risked everything to serve as the men they truly were. Then we chat with Comedian, Kitty Long. Did you know The Internet Says It's True is now a book? Get it here: https://amzn.to/4miqLNy

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Mid-Week Mini: Bubble Wrap Was Invented for Your Walls

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 04:30:00 -0400

In this week's Mid-Week Mini Episode, we talk about the origin bubble wrap.

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Silent Stride: Breaking Gender Barrier

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 04:30:00 -0400

In 1967, Kathrine Switzer made history as the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon. But it wasn’t without drama — a furious race official tried to drag her off the course in front of photographers. This episode dives into Switzer’s groundbreaking run, the earlier efforts of Bobbi Gibb, and the lasting impact they had on women’s sports worldwide. Then we play the quiz with Comedian and Storyteller Natasha Samreny. Did you know The Internet Says It's True is now a book? Get it here: https://amzn.to/4miqLNy

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Mid-Week Mini: Wombats Poop Cubes

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 04:30:00 -0400

In this week's Mid-Week Mini Episode, we talk about wombat poop.

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Coincidences: Lincoln Meets Kennedy

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 04:30:00 -0400

You’ve probably seen the list of spooky coincidences between Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy — the elections, the assassins, the secretaries. But which of them are true, and which are myths? This week, we trace the origins of one of America’s favorite trivia lists and separate fact from fiction. Then we chat with Las Vegas Headlining Magician, Mat Franco! Did you know The Internet Says It's True is now a book? Get it here: https://amzn.to/4miqLNy

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Mid-Week Mini: Jiffy is An Actual Unit of Time

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 04:30:00 -0400

In this week's Mid-Week Mini Episode, we talk about the origin of the word "Jiffy" as it pertains to measuring time.

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Native American Vengeance: Grass in His Mouth

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 04:30:00 -0400

In this episode we explore the chilling moment when a heartless comment—“let them eat grass”—became a spark that ignited a war. We trace the starvation, the politics, the desperate plea for help, and the grim vengeance that followed. This isn’t just history—it’s a powerful reminder of consequences, words, and human failure. We talk about Myrick, his involvement and demise, then we chat with Comedian Jonathan Burns. Did you know The Internet Says It's True is now a book? Get it here: https://amzn.to/4miqLNy

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Operation Beaver Drop: Conservation in Freefall

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 04:30:00 -0400

In 1948, Idaho faced a strange wildlife problem: too many beavers in the wrong place. Their solution? Strap parachutes to them and drop them from planes. In this episode, we dive into the bizarre-but-true history of the Idaho Beaver Drop, one of the weirdest wildlife relocation stories ever. In this episode, we tell the story about Idaho's "Beaver Drop" program and then chat with Writer and Educator, Joe Janes. Did you know The Internet Says It's True is now a book? Get it here: https://amzn.to/4miqLNy

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Fish Fraud: Chilean Sea Bass is a Lie

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 04:30:00 -0400

When you go to a restaurant and order Chilean Sea Bass, you're not getting what you think. It’s not Chilean, it’s not a bass, and the name was made up to help sell a fish no one wanted to eat. In this episode, we dive into the surprising marketing success of the Patagonian toothfish - from obscurity to fine dining stardom - and what happened when demand pushed the fish to the brink of collapse. Then we chat with Comedian Dan Wilbur.

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Frozen Legacy: The Battle Over Kasem’s Corpse

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 04:30:00 -0400

He was the voice of America’s Top 40 – but after Casey Kasem died, a bizarre battle broke out over his body. From courtrooms to Norway to Howard Stern’s radio show, the story gets stranger at every turn. This week on The Internet Says It’s True, we tell the story, then chat with Comedy Writer Jimmy Mak!

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Edgar Allan Poe and the Cabin Boy, Richard Parker - REWIND

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 04:30:00 -0400

Originally released October 10, 2022. When Edgar Allan Poe wrote his only novel in 1838, he included a grim story about a young cabin boy who was killed and eaten at sea so that other sailors could survive. 46 years later, an uncanny coincidence took place. This episode is all about the case of Richard Parker. We welcome back Comedian and Writer Jay Black to the show to play the quick quiz!

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Talk to Your Plants: The Weird Science Behind It (It Really Works)

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 04:30:00 -0400

You’ve probably heard that singing to your plants helps them grow - but is that actually true? In this episode, we dig into the science behind the myth, from CIA lie detector experiments on houseplants to a MythBusters greenhouse filled with heavy metal. The answer turns out to be more complicated - and more fascinating - than you'd expect. What does sound really do to plants, and what does not happen, despite decades of wishful thinking? We’ll separate the pseudoscience from the peer-reviewed facts. Then we chat with Cliff and Harrison from the Try This At Home MythBusters Rewatch Podcast!

Cliff Bumgardner and Harrison Stewart revisit the iconic Mythbusters series, exploring every wild myth, moment, experiment, and explosion. Join us for a laugh-out-loud rewatch that leaves no question unanswered, featuring special appearances from behind-the-scenes crew and the Mythbusters themselves.

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Mr. & Mrs. Stephenson: Kitchen Table Baseball Scheduling

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 04:30:00 -0400

For over 20 years, the fate of every baseball game on the calendar wasn't in the hands of some software or spreadsheets in MLB offices. It was in the hands of a married couple working from their living room in Martha's Vineyard. In an age before AI and software optimization, Henry and Holly Stephenson built each MLB season by hand—one pencil mark at a time. This episode tells the story of the duo who quietly ran the show behind the scenes. In this episode, we tell their story and then play the quiz game with Magician, Paige Thompson!

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Concrete Decisions: When Race Determined Routes

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 04:30:00 -0400

What do Rondo, Hayti, Storyville, and Humboldt Park have in common? They were thriving minority communities - until the U.S. built highways through them. In this episode, we look at how a 1950s infrastructure project tore through Black and immigrant neighborhoods, and what’s being done to make things right. Then we chat with Comedian Natasha Samreny.

Samreny is a third culture comedian who identifies with anyone who treats garlic as a food group. Natasha's performed at The Laugh Factory, Mortified Chicago, and these festivals: Boston Comedy Arts, Latina Comedy, Detroit Women of Comedy, and Edinburgh's Fringe. She hosts a bilingual LatinX storytelling show with Rhode Island Latino Arts.

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The Spirit Scam: Houdini’s Capitol Hill Showdown

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 04:30:00 -0400

Did the world’s greatest magician take on psychics in Congress? In 1926, Harry Houdini testified in Washington to outlaw spiritualist fraud. What he said—and what happened next—might surprise you. In this episode, we tell the story of Houdini's efforts and then speak with United States Congressman, Mark Pocan.

Congressman Mark Pocan was sworn in as the U.S. Representative for Wisconsin’s second congressional district in 2013 following 14 years in the Wisconsin State Assembly. A small business owner, union member, and advocate for progressive causes, Rep. Pocan fights for policies that promote economic and social justice and support the families of south central Wisconsin.

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Jailing Political Opponents: Abraham Lincoln and Habeas Corpus - REWIND

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 04:30:00 -0400

Abraham Lincoln is known as "The Great Emancipator." But not many people know that during the Civil War, he jailed as many as 2,000 political opponents without charges or trial. The story in this episode revolves around what happened in Baltimore, Maryland in 1861 and why it led to the Mayor, the Police Chief, the entire City Council and many more being jailed indefinitely in a suspension of the writ of Habeas Corpus. Then we chat with entertainer Brandon Anderson and play the quick quiz!

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Orangutan, M.D.: Rakus and the First Wild Animal Wound Treatment

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 04:30:00 -0400

In the depths of the Sumatran rainforest, scientists witnessed something no one had ever seen before—and it might rewrite what we thought we knew about medicine. A wild orangutan got injured… and what he did next left researchers stunned. Was it instinct? Intelligence? Or something else entirely? This one’s wild—literally.

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Battle of Blair Mountain: The War on American Workers

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 04:30:00 -0400

In 1921, over 10,000 coal miners marched through the mountains of West Virginia with rifles, pistols, and dynamite. They dug trenches, wore uniforms, and exchanged gunfire with machine-gun nests and private planes dropping homemade bombs. It was the largest labor uprising in American history — and the largest domestic conflict since the Civil War. This week, we’re telling the story of the forgotten war for workers' rights. Then we play the quiz game with Comedy Magician and Mind-Noodler, Matt Donnelly!

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Poisoned: 344 Meals and a Miracle

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 04:30:00 -0400

A luxury flight packed with Coca-Cola executives turns into a mid-air disaster when nearly 200 people fall violently ill — and it wasn’t a virus, or turbulence. It was breakfast. This week, we uncover the true story of the worst food poisoning outbreak in airline history, and how one kitchen mistake nearly caused an aviation catastrophe. It’s a chilling look at safety, responsibility, and the science of food… 35,000 feet in the air. Then we play the quiz game with Comedian Jonathan Burns!

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Peter Conover Hains: From Fife and Drums to Planes and Tanks

Mon, 26 May 2025 04:30:00 -0400

Peter Conover Hains was born before the Civil War and still wore a U.S. Army uniform in World War I. He fired one of the Civil War’s first naval shots, built ports and canals, and returned to active duty at age 77. His legacy spans over half a century of American warfare — and four generations of service. This Memorial Day, we’re telling the story of the soldier who bridged two centuries. In this episode, we talk about his incredible career and then chat with Comedian and Educator, Joe Janes.

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Measuring Misfortune: The Pirate Who Stole America’s Metric System

Mon, 19 May 2025 04:30:00 -0400

In the late 18th century, America was THIS close to adopting the metric system. Washington wanted it. Jefferson wanted it. France was helping by sending a ship with official metric weights and measures. But the entire plot was ruined by British Pirates. In this episode, we tell the story of America's closest flirt with the metric system, how the plan failed and then we play the quiz with Comedian Glen Tickle!

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Malicious Compliance: The Car Company That Sabotaged the Nazis

Mon, 12 May 2025 04:30:00 -0400

Sometimes, the best resistance looks like obedience. During the Nazi occupation of France, the Citroën automobile factory seemed to be cooperating — manufacturing trucks for the German military like any other commandeered facility. But behind the scenes, the French workers were quietly waging a war of their own. This episode tells the story of how a simple dipstick nearly brought down supply lines... and explores other clever examples of malicious compliance during WWII. Then we chat with Comedian Tristan Miller from New Zealand!

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The Cincinnati Zoo’s Darkest Exhibit: Native Americans on Display

Mon, 05 May 2025 04:30:00 -0400

In 1896, Native Americans were put on public display at the Cincinnati Zoo as part of a fabricated "village" exhibit. It wasn't just Cincinnati—similar human exhibitions took place around the world, reinforcing damaging stereotypes. But how did these events happen, and why do their impacts still linger today? This week, we dig into one of the most shocking forgotten chapters of American history. Then we chat with Grammy-Winning Musician and Michael's college buddy, Josh Quillen.

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The Lufthansa Heist: Millions Stolen, Millions Missing

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 04:30:00 -0400

In 1978, a group of mobsters pulled off the largest cash robbery in American history — and thought they’d gotten away clean.But almost immediately, the heist started to unravel in the bloodiest way possible. Millions disappeared. Bodies started piling up. This is the unbelievable true story of the Lufthansa Heist. In this episode, we tell the whole story, then play the quiz with Rob The Balloon Guy Balchunas!

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Painless Parker and the Bucket of Teeth

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 04:30:00 -0400

He pulled teeth in the middle of the street while a marching band played behind him. He claimed to make dentistry painless—and got sued for saying so. But instead of backing down, he built a dental empire and changed his name to beat the system. This is the bizarre true story of the man who turned dentistry into a circus: Painless Parker.

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Real Life Jaws: The 1916 New Jersey Shark Attacks

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400

In the scorching summer of 1916, terror lurked beneath the waves as a mysterious sea predator turned the Jersey Shore into a hunting ground. Over twelve harrowing days, swimmers vanished in a frenzy of blood and panic, and even an inland creek wasn’t safe from the carnage. What followed was a nationwide shark hysteria—an event so chilling, it would later inspire one of the greatest horror stories ever told. In this episode, we tell the story, and then play the quiz with Comedy Mind Reader, Eric Dittelman.

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A Secret German Plot: The Zimmerman Telegram

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400

A secret message, a bold promise, and a fateful mistake—when Germany reached out to Mexico with a shocking proposal, they never expected British spies to be listening. As the telegram’s explosive contents made headlines, outrage swept across America. What happened next would change the course of World War I forever. In this episode, we talk about the famous "Zimmerman Telegram" then we play the quiz game with Comedian Joel Savage!

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The U.S. Government Killed 10K People with Alcohol - REWIND

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Originally released April 11, 2022. Bootlegging was an inevitable result of 1920s Prohibition in the U.S. And when the government tried to solve the problem, they ended up with a solution that killed at least 10,000 Americans through poisoned, denatured industrial ethyl-alcohol. In this episode, we tell the story and then talk with Comedian Leslie Battle!

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Bucket List: The Internet Can’t Believe This Mandela Effect - REWIND

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Originally released February 28, 2022. The Internet has been blowing up recently with people who can't believe this claim: That the phrase "Bucket List" originated with the 2007 Rob Reiner buddy film of the same name. In an apparent "Mandela Effect," or mass false memory, everyone seems to think they've been using the phrase in their lives long before 2007. In this episode, we talk about other examples of the Mandela Effect, and find out the truth about the origin of the "Bucket List." Then we play the quick quiz with Comedian Lisa Berry!

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The Most Kissed Girl in the World - REWIND

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Originally released Sept. 20, 2021. When the Laerdal Toy Company was tasked with creating the very first mannequin for practicing CPR, they used a familiar face - it was that of "L'Inconnue de la Seine" - a famous mask supposedly cast from an unknown drowning victim discovered in the River Seine in the late 1880s. In this episode, we explore the strange case and then talk to Comedian and Author Dan Wilbur for the Quick Quiz!

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Mutiny in Space - The 1973 Skylab Incident

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400

In 1973, the three astronauts aboard Skylab 4 staged NASA’s first (and only) space mutiny, rebelling against an overwhelming workload and mission control’s rigid oversight. For one dramatic day, they cut off communications, taking time to enjoy the view of Earth and reset their own schedule. When contact was reestablished, tensions ran high—but what happened next changed how NASA handled astronaut workloads forever. In this episode, we tell the story and then chat with Comedian and Actor Elyssa Phillips!

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Bat Bombs: A Crazy Military Idea that ALMOST Happened

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0500

During World War II, the U.S. military developed a top-secret plan to unleash thousands of bats carrying tiny incendiary bombs over Japan, using their natural roosting instincts to ignite entire cities. The idea was bizarre—but in testing, it worked a little too well, with one fiery accident nearly turning the experiment into a disaster. In this episode, we talk about the Bat Bomb program, then play the quiz game with Jonathan Burns!

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Eternal Neighbors: Nick Beef and Lee Harvey Oswald

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500

In Fort Worth, Texas, an inconspicuous grave marker in Shannon Rose Hill Chapel & Cemetery says "OSWALD." It's the final resting place of Lee Harvey Oswald, the man charged with the assassination of President Kennedy. But next to that simple marker is another strange one. It reads, "NICK BEEF." Who is Nick Beef and why is this marker there? In this episode, we tell the story and find the truth. Then we chat with "The Mind Noodler," Matt Donnelly!

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Graham Crackers: Invented for WHAT?! - REWIND

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500

You won't believe why graham crackers were invented. When Sylvester Graham invented this snack in the 19th century, it had nothing to do with hunger. Well, at least not THAT kind of hunger. In this episode, we learn about the "Grahamites," Sylvester Graham, and the invention of the snack that bares his name. Then we play the Quick Quiz with Mindreader Eric Dittelman!

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Tarrare: The Man Who Ate Everything - REWIND

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Originally released July 10, 2023. Tarrare was a French 18th century man who is known to history for having the largest appetite known to man. He would regularly eat ridiculous amounts of food without ever gaining weight. This included entire baskets of fruit, piles of garbage, rocks, corks, dogs, cats, a quarter of a cow, and - reportedly - an entire living 14-month old toddler! In this episode, we examine the case of the insatiable Tarrare and then play the quick quiz with Magician Rebecca Spectre.

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Cobra Invasion: The Springfield Snake Scare of 1953

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500

In 1953, as many as 11 Indian Cobras were discovered in the most unlikely of locales: Springfield, Missouri! They were discovered over the course of several months in the fall of that year and it wasn't until decades later that this mystery was solved. In this episode, we talk about the "Springfield Cobra Scare," the pandemonium it caused and then examine the confession that solved the mystery in the 1980s. Then we play the quiz game with Comedian Glen Tickle!

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The Cobra Effect: Unintended Consequences in British India - REWIND

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Originally released October 4, 2021. The Cobra Effect is a story of unintended consequences. In British-controlled India, the government tried to offer an incentive to help curb the rampant deadly cobra problem. Their solution backfired. This is the story of the model that economist & sociologists call the "Cobra Effect." Then comedy writer Jimmy Mak comes on the show to play the quick quiz!

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Puffin Patrol: Throwing Puffins off a Cliff

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 17:13:00 -0500

Every fall in Iceland, local residents throw baby puffins off a cliff. It sounds cruel, but it's actually part of a conservation strategy. These "Puffling Patrols" are actually helping to mitigate human-caused disruptions to the Atlantic Puffin's natural migration patterns. In this episode, we talk about "humans being bros," the Atlantic Puffin, the Icelandic practice of puffin chuckin', and then chat with Los Angeles Comedian & Actor, Becky Braunstein!

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Crowd Sourcing World War II: The Normandy Photo Contest

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500

The Military Intelligence required to land on the beaches of Normandy France in 1944 was massive. And while Allied Forces were up to the task in gathering terrain maps, soil samples and German defensive positions, a TON of valuable information was gained through a BBC Photography contest and photos submitted by the public. In this episode, we talk about different types of intelligence gathering, how they're used in modern warfare, and this ingenious idea for gaining information that helped plan the landings on D-Day. Then we chat with Comedian and podcast regular, Jay Black!

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Fake Stories & Real Items: Kurt Russell and the Guitar

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Occasionally an item makes its way onto a movie set that has real-world value outside of the "silver screen." In a world where most props are manufactured or procured strictly to serve a purpose in a film, these real-world items have been seen on major feature films. In this episode, we'll talk about a few of these, and a mishap that ended in one of these rare items being destroyed on-screen! Then we chat with Comedian Brandon Koss!

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New Years Eve: The TRUE History of the NYE Ball Drop - REWIND

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 11:38:12 -0500

Originally released January 4th, 2021. The dropping of the ball in NYC's Times Square on New Years Eve is a tradition seen by billions of people around the world. But did the tradition of dropping a ball start in New York? In this episode, we explore the real history of the dropping ball and quiz my friend, magician Peter Boie!

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The German Christmas Pickle: Tradition or Marketing? REWIND

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 04:30:00 -0500

Originally released December 28, 2020. It's an age-old tradition on The Internet Says it's True! The Pickle Episode! Many Americans have heard of the age-honored German tradition of hanging Pickle-shaped ornament on the Christmas Tree. But is it really a tradition in Germany? This episode explores the truth and myths behind this German "tradition."

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New Jersey Drones Double Feature: War of the Worlds & The Battle of LA - REWIND

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 04:30:00 -0500

Starting on November 18 of 2024, people in New Jersey started reporting mysterious SUV-sized drones flying over. They were seen over Trump's Bedminster Golf Club, NJ's Picatinny Arsenal, Naval Weapons Station Earle, and city streets. In this episode, we update you on the latest about these drones and present a special DOUBLE FEATURE rewind from two past stories that the drone sightings have us thinking about.

The Battle of Los Angeles: Real Bullets & Imaginary Targets
Episode Originally Released Jan 17, 2022

On February 25, 1942, the sky erupted with gunfire and anti-aircraft rounds. The ground-to-air assault went on for an hour, and the intended target was an invading Japanese air attack. But there was no enemy. The entire thing was a huge false alarm. It became known as the Battle of Los Angeles. In this episode, we tell the story about the air raid and then talk with Magicians Meadow Perry And Daniel Greenwolf!

Mass Hysteria and the War of the Worlds
Episode Originally Released July 24, 2022

Did a radio broadcast about Aliens cause mass Hysteria in America in 1938? The Internet Says...maybe. Orson Welles's radio performance of H.G. Wells's War of the Worlds has become infamous as causing panic throughout the U.S. when people thought it was a real news report. But is the story overblown? In this episode, we talk about the radio play and its reception. Then we play the quick quiz with Jethro and Matt from the Drunkard's Walk Podcast!

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Did Vikings “Discover” America before Columbus? The Maine Viking Penny

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 04:30:00 -0500

In 1957, an amazing discovery was made - it was a Viking Penny dating back to 11th Century Norway. The find itself was rare, but not unheard of. The thing that made it so remarkable? It was found on the Eastern shore of Maine in the United States. Is this evidence that the Vikings beat Christopher Columbus to America by 400 years? In this episode, we discuss Norse exploration, L'Anse aux Meadows, Leif Erikkson, The Goddard Site and the Maine Viking Penny. Then we play the quiz game with award-winning Speaker and Author, Marissa F. Cohen!

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Corrections Episode: Amending the U.S.S. Constitution

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 04:30:00 -0500

It's a first for our podcast! The episode we ran on November 11, 2024 about the U.S.S. Constitution and Constitution Grove in Indiana was so popular, it made its way to the ears to the ears of the Historian for the United States Naval History & Heritage Command Detachment Boston, which is the group that is the authority on the topic! Historian, Margherita M. Desy, spent some time with me to help correct the record! We spoke for 30 minutes and you'll definitely be impressed by the wealth of knowledge exhibited here. I want to get as many things right on this podcast as I can, so I jumped at the opportunity to correct some of the errors from the original episode!

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22 Caliber Surgery: George’s Horrible, Awful OCD Cure

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 04:30:00 -0500

George was a psychiatric patient whose Obsessive Compulsive Disorder was so advanced that it drove him to attempt suicide. He survived the attempt, but in doing so, he was miraculously cured of his OCD symptoms. In this episode, we talk about the frontal lobe, the function of the prefrontal cortex, and famous neuroscience stories like Phineas Gage and George. Then we chat with Comedian Dan Wilbur.

Trigger warning: This episode contains themes of mental health, guns and suicide.

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Lucille Ball’s Fillings: Detecting a Japanese Spy Operation

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 04:30:00 -0500

There's a popular Hollywood story about Lucille Ball. She told several people, including Dick Cavett, that the temporary fillings in her mouth picked up radio stations - even detecting an underground Japanese Spy Ring during World War II! This episode is a bit of a departure from our normal episodes as we try to get to the truth of the famous tale. And since this is a "Mythbusters" style podcast, we bring on Cliff and Harrison of the "Try This At Home" Mythbusters watch-along podcast to chat about the story!

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Constitution Grove: A Forest that Exists for a SINGLE Boat

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 04:30:00 -0500

In Southern Indiana, the United States Government has set aside a 53,000 acre forest for a singular purpose: to support the maintenance of ONE 227-year old warship. In this episode, we talk about purpose-planted forests, Constitution Grove and the history of the U.S.S. Constitution.

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Nicholas Cage and the Dinosaur Skull

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 04:30:00 -0500

Actor Nicholas Cage is well-known as an eccentric guy, and his many bizarre collections are a testament to that reputation. But in 2007, Cage bought a rare dinosaur skull that got him in trouble with the government of Mongolia. In this episode, we talk about his collections, the skull purchase, the A-List actor he outbid, and the unfortunate result of the purchase. Then we chat with Comedian and Mindreader, Eric Dittelman.

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When the Dodgers Killed a Community: Chavez Ravine - REWIND

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 04:30:00 -0400

This week, the baseball world mourned the passing of beloved Dodgers Pitcher, Fernando Valenzuela. In this rewind episode from February of 2022, we tell the sad story about Dodger Stadium, which starts with a piece about Valenzuela. Dodger Stadium seats 56,000. It’s the 3rd oldest, and the largest stadium in Major League Baseball. But the story of how – and where – it was built is a difficult tale of the displacement of an ethnic minority community. This episode explores the history of Chavez Ravine and how a Mexican-American community was destroyed in the 1950s. We play the quick quiz with Comedian and Magician Harrison Greenbaum.

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Inglorious Bruin: Wojtek the Soldier Bear

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 04:30:00 -0400

During World War II, the 22nd Artillery Supply Company of the 2nd Polish Corps enlisted a Syrian Brown Bear as one of their own. At first, it was just a mascot, but ended up earning a battlefield commission by doing much more! In this week's episode, we learn about various animal troops during the war and tell the story of Wojtek, the Soldier Bear! Then we play the quiz and chat with Comedian Harrison Greenbaum!

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Amazing Aerial Stories: A TISIT Digest

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 09:59:40 -0400

In the last 4 years, we've covered some amazing stories about aviation. In this special digest episode of The Internet Says it's True, we take a look back at four of these stories:

- An American pilot flying for the French that most people have never heard of

- A very humorous and downright ballsy stunt by one of the world's most famous aviators

- The time we almost dropped a nuclear bomb on South Carolina

- An impossible tale of a woman who fell from the sky

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The Hottest Coffee: The McDonald’s Coffee Lawsuit - REWIND

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 09:48:32 -0400

For decades, the story about the woman who sued McDonald's because her coffee was too hot has been used as an example of frivolous lawsuits. But the truth is much different than the legend! In this episode, we explore this case in detail and learn that you may have heard it all wrong! Then we play the quick quiz with Magician, Peter Boie!

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Why Are Pencils Yellow?

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:30:00 -0400

Why are pencils yellow? In this episode, we examine the manufacturing of pencils, their history, and why they ever came to be associated with the color yellow. Then we chat with award-winning Comedian, Jay Black.

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The Immovable Ladder and The Status Quo

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 04:30:00 -0400

Since the early 18th century, a small wooden ladder has rested against a window at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. In this episode, we learn about "The Immovable Ladder" and why no one has bothered to move it after hundreds of years. Then we play the quiz with America's Got Talent star, Jonathan Burns!

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Pablo Escobar’s Cocaine Hippos - REWIND

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 04:30:00 -0400

Originally released June 27, 2022. Colombia's Cocaine Kingpin smuggled 4 hippos onto his estate in the late 70s and now, almost 30 years after his death, they've multiplied into a bloat of more than 100 animals, roaming the Magdalena River Valley and terrorizing citizens and their crops. In this episode, we talk about Colombia's "Cocaine Hippos," then chat with Comedian and Political Commentator John Fugelsang, and we argue as to whether or not hippos can swim.

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Real or Fake? Palisade, Nevada’s “Wild” West

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 04:30:00 -0400

As tourists stepped off the train in Palisade, Nevada, they witnessed brawls, cowboys & Indians, shootouts and all of the other scenes that they had read about in their dime novels back home. It was everything they expected. But history tells us it was all made up. In this episode, we tell the story about the 19th century mining town of Palisade, NV. Then we quiz your knowledge on the Wild West!

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Running Out of Bullets: Greeks & Turks

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 04:30:00 -0400

When the Greeks fought for their independence from the Ottoman Turks in 1821, they began the war with a siege of the Acropolis - one of their most revered and historically significant sites. And when the Turks ran out of bullets, they started dismantling the blocks of the Parthenon to make more bullets. In an attempt to save the structure, the Greeks came up with a very unusual idea. In this episode, we talk about this Greek legend, and then speak with Nikki the Death Doula!

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Mind Your Business: Our First Minted Coin - REWIND

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 04:30:00 -0400

In Memory of my Father-in-Law, this episode was one of his favorites. It was first released in July of 2021. Despite the United States Mint not being established until 1792, the first American coin struck for circulation was actually designed in 1787 by none other than Benjamin Franklin. But why did it feature the words "Mind Your Business?" In this episode explore the coin known as the "Fugio Cent" and then quiz comedy writer Jimmy Mak!

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The Amazing Pearl Harbor Prediction of Billy Mitchell

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 04:30:00 -0400

Billy Mitchell is often referred to as the Father of the United States Air Force. He was the first one to suggest that airplanes could be used to drop bombs on enemy naval ships. But a recent visit to a museum with my father illuminated a really bizarre fact: Billy Mitchell predicted the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor 17 years before it happened. In this episode, we learn all about Billy Mitchell, military aviation history and his amazing prediction. Then we chat with Comedian Jay Black, who joins us live from a cruise ship gig!

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Thumbless Draft Dodging Romans

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 04:45:00 -0400

To avoid conscription into the Roman Army, some Romans adopted the practice of removing their own thumbs! In this short episode, we talk about this bizarre practice!

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Stuart Little and the Hungarian Masterpiece

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 04:30:00 -0400

An Art Historian from Budapest, Hungary was watching a film with his granddaughter when he recognized a painting in the background. It was a long-lost missing masterpiece from Róbert Berény. In this episode, we tell the story of how the 1928 painting disappeared from Hungary and reappeared on the silver screen. Then we play the quiz game!

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The Blackest Black vs. The Pinkest Pink

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0400

In 2016, Surrey Nanosystems created a substance known as "The Blackest Black." Immediately, a British artist purchased the exclusive rights to use the "Vantablack" substance in art. The art world was angry and started developing ways to strike back. In this episode, we talk about Vantablack, Anish Kapoor, Stuart Semple and more. Then we chat with Hypnotist, Magician and Entrepreneur, CJ Johnson!

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Why Sammy Davis Jr. Left the Church of Satan - REWIND

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Originally released May 2nd, 2022. Was Sammy Davis Jr. a member of the Church of Satan? It's widely known that he converted to Judaism after the auto accident that took his eye, but this week, a listener sent us an article about Sammy Davis Jr. the Satanist. In this episode, we talk about the life of this multi-faceted entertainer and the claim in question. Then we chat with Comedian and Producer of CBus Comedy, Lisa Berry!

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Kilroy Was Here: Searching for the Origin of a Meme

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Throughout WWII, the same doodle with the same words started appearing everywhere on Allied bases. "Kilroy Was Here" accompanied by a sketch of a bald man peering over a wall. This tag was so ubiquitous, you couldn't be around the British or American military without seeing it scrawled into some equipment. In this episode, we explore the origins of the early meme and try to find out the identity of "Kilroy." Then we play the quiz with Comedian Glen Tickle!

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Bamber Bridge: American Racial Tension in the UK

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0400

A little known battle during WWII didn't occur between the Axis and Allies; rather it occurred between Black and White members of the U.S. Army. In this episode, we tell the story of what happened in the small village of Bamber Bridge in England during a time of extreme racial tension.

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Is The Original English Accent Still Alive in Parts of the United States? - REWIND

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Originally released August of 2022. On the isolated island community of Tangier, Virginia, the residents speak with a dialect that is entirely unique. It's part southern drawl, part "brogue," and some have claimed it's a relic dialect left over from the first English settlers to the area in the 1600s. But is that true? In this episode, we learn about the region, its dialect and the reason for this strange accent. Then we play the quick quiz with my wife Alison!

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Rube Waddell: Major League’s Strangest Pitcher

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0400

In the late 1890s and early 1900s, Rube Waddell attracted crowds to his Major League Baseball games for several reasons. Firstly, he was one of the most dominant pitchers of the time. But perhaps the larger reason had to do with his incredibly eccentric behavior. He would run out of the stadium to chase fire trucks, leave the mound to play with puppies, call his whole infield to the sidelines while he struck out a batter and more. The stories never end with this unusual guy and we talk about his strange career in this week's episode. Then we chat with Magic Storyteller, Taylor Hughes.

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Al Capone’s Altruism and Spoiled Milk

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Was infamous mobster Al Capone the reason we have expiration dates on containers of milk? This is a story that's been told for decades and in this episode, we talk about Al Capone, the reason for the story existing and try to get to the bottom of this piece of Gangland lore. Then we chat with Comedian, Jay Black!

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The Zombies: A Real Song and a Fake Band

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0400

New Episode! In Spring of 1969, the song "Time of the Season" was being heard everywhere in the U.S. It nearly topped the Billboard Charts and had teenagers begging for a U.S. tour from The Zombies, the British band who recorded the song. The only problem was that the band had already broken up. So in 1969, a disingenuous promoter put together several FAKE versions of The Zombies and toured the U.S. with it. And you won't believe who some of those fake band members went on to become! In this week's episode, we tell the story of Rock n Roll Hall of Fame band, The Zombies, and then chat with Comedy Writer Jimmy Mak!

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A Special Announcement

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Listen for a special announcement about The Internet Says it's True!

The World’s Most Dangerous Amusement Park Ride - Rewind

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Originally released April 25th, 2022. Action Park in Vernon, NJ became known as "Accident Park," "Traction Park," "Friction Park" and "Class-Action Park" because of the many injuries, accidents and even deaths that occurred there. One of the most infamous was the legendary "Cannonball Loop" - a water slide with a loop that was so dangerous, it was shut down almost immediately after it opened. In this episode, we talk about the park, its owner, many of the rides and "Cannonball Loop." Then we talk with Emmy-Award Winning comedy writer, Joe Janes!

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That’s Not Chicken: The Kentucky Meat Shower - Rewind

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Originally released Dec. 19, 2022. We've heard the expression "raining cats and dogs." We've even heard of small fish or frogs occasionally coming down with the rain. But in a tiny town in Kentucky, it once rained MEAT for several minutes. In this episode, we dig into this strange story and try to find out how it all happened. Then we play the quick quiz with Speaker and Comedian, Amma Marfo!

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Jailing Political Opponents: Abraham Lincoln and Habeas Corpus - Rewind

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Originally released Nov. 22, 2021. Abraham Lincoln is known as "The Great Emancipator." But not many people know that during the Civil War, he jailed as many as 2,000 political opponents without charges or trial. The story in this episode revolves around what happened in Baltimore, Maryland in 1861 and why it led to the Mayor, the Police Chief, the entire City Council and many more being jailed indefinitely in a suspension of the writ of Habeas Corpus. Then we chat with entertainer Brandon Anderson and play the quick quiz!

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The Memphis Pyramid and the Crystal Skull - Rewind

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Originally released Oct. 17, 2022. When construction workers were on top of the giant pyramid in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, they discovered a small metal box welded to the structure. Inside, they were shocked to find a small crystal skull. The story of how the skull got there has become Memphis Legend. In this episode, we talk about the Crystal Skull of Memphis and then chat with Musician "Danny Moon" Dan Malone.

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Peter the Eagle: The U.S. Mint’s Unofficial Pet Bird

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Did you know that several US Coins patterned their Bald Eagle after an actual pet bird that hung around the U.S. Mint? Peter the Eagle was an unofficial employee of the Mint in Philadelphia from 1830-1836 and they immortalized their avian friend. In this episode, we talk about Ben Franklin, the Eagle/Turkey controversy in the decision to honor a "National Bird," and then play the quiz game with Comedian Jonathan Burns!

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William Rankin: The Man Who Fell Through a Cloud

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0400

NEW EPISODE! When he was forced to eject from his F-8 Crusader in 1959, Lt. Col. William Rankin found himself falling through a thunderstorm. To this day, he's only one of two people to survive a fall through a cumulonimbus thunderstorm. In this episode, we tell the story of Rankin's harrowing ordeal and then play the quiz game with Comedian Lisa Berry!

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Abraham Lincoln Invented the Chokeslam - Rewind

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0500

Originally released 5/9/2022. The "chokeslam" is the move that wrestlers do where they slam their opponent to the ground after lifting them up by the neck. The rumor is that it was invented by our 16th President, Abraham Lincoln. Could this possibly be true? In this episode, we investigate the origin of the move, it's modern versions and find out the truth. Then we chat with Spoken-Word Artist, (NavThePoet) Nav Singh!

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The Thing: When The Soviets Spied and Got Caught- REWIND

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0500

Originally released 5/23/22. In 1945, a wooden plaque of the "Great Seal" was given to the United States Ambassador to the Soviet Union. It hung on the wall by his desk for years until it was discovered in 1951 to be a secret Soviet listening device. In this episode, we tell the story of "The Thing" or "The Great Seal Bug" and how it came to be. Then we chat with musician Daniel Malone!

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Dr. Mary Edwards Walker: Defying Gender Norms During the Civil War

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0500

Mary Edwards Walker lived a life so incredible that we had to cut a lot of her accomplishments out to fit into this podcast. But her story is one of perseverance, strength and very definition of a person marching to the beat of their own drum. In this episode, we talk about Mary Edwards Walker's efforts to treat the injured during the American Civil War, then we play the quiz with Writer Joe Janes!

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Self Surgery: Leonid Rogozov Removed His Own Appendix

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0500

Imagine the moment you're holding a scalpel over your own skin, knowing you need to cut into yourself in order to save your life. Leonid Rogozov was doctor who was a novice at surgery, but found himself needing to do exactly that in order to survive. In this episode, we talk about self-surgery and tell the story of the man who performed his own appendectomy while stranded at an Antarctic Research Station. Then we play the quiz game with Glen Tickle, who just completed a comedy tour of Hungary.

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To listen to the NPR Episode about hookworms referenced in this episode, go to https://www.thisamericanlife.org/404/enemy-camp-2010/act-three-0?fbclid=IwAR1JA2f9ZdMdsOCEcma5DDCCVOymx8ma6KJr0AxnGUOSjlaBghMxFpQtuqg

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Honus Wagner T206 : Scandal & The Journey of a Baseball Card

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0500

Collectibles teach us that the value of a thing is whatever someone is willing to pay for it. And this is especially true for baseball cards. Literal pieces of paper are sometimes worth millions. This story follows the journey of the "Gretzky T206 Wagner," a rare baseball card worth millions and the scandal attached to the card. Also stay tuned for the quick quiz with Comedian Dan Wilbur!

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Birdman & The Mysterious Toynbee Tiles

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0500

Sometime in the 1980s, mysterious "tiles" started appearing to be inlaid into city streets in cities across America, and even in South America. They all had similar lettering, style and themes. But no one knew how they got there. A 2011 documentary may have discovered the truth about the tiles, but to this day, no one has ever claimed responsibility. In this episode, we examine the real-life mystery of the "Toynbee Tiles" and then play the quiz game with Comedy Magician Erik Tait.

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Stealing Thunder: John Dennis & The Real Story Behind the Phrase

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0500

Did you ever wonder where we got the phrase, "Stealing Someone's Thunder?" It turns out, it has a very literal origin in 18th century English theater. In this episode, we talk about how theater terms have entered the common vocabulary and examine the story of John Dennis and his wondrous thunder machine. Then we chat with avid theater-goer and world-class Mindreader, Eric Dittelman!

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The Amazing Story Behind the Bluetooth Logo

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0500

The Bluetooth Logo is universally recognizable since showing up on just about every smart device in the early 2000s. But have you ever wondered where the name and logo came from? In this episode, we talk about "Harald Bluetooth" the Viking King of Denmark and why his name was used for the technology. Then we chat with Comedian & Magician Matt Donnelly!

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Pusha T: A Rapper Who Wrote Music You’ve All Heard

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0500

The McDonalds "I'm Lovin' It" has to be one of the most recognizable jingles in all of advertising. Did you know that a rapper best known for lyrics about his past selling dope may be partially responsible? Not only that, Pusha T always gets paid every time Arby's airs an ad. In this episode, we talk about famous people who wrote songs you don't know and how Pusha T ended up writing some stinging diss tracks about McDonald's filet-o-fish sandwich. Then we chat with recent Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon guest Mario the Maker Magician!

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A Hidden Gem at a Government Auction - REWIND

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0500

Originally released November 14, 2022. A recent government auction listed a "1989 Airstream Executive Air Coach" with little to no details about its history. Internet sleuths soon discovered that the RV was an important part of space exploration history!

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The German Christmas Pickle: Tradition or Marketing? REWIND

Mon, 25 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0500

Originally released December 28, 2020. Many Americans have heard of the age-honored German tradition of hanging Pickle-shaped ornament on the Christmas Tree. But is it really a tradition in Germany? This episode explores the truth and myths behind this German "tradition."

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Nazis in America: The Madison Square Garden Rally - Rewind

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0500

Originally released August 15, 2022. In 1939, as many as 22,000 Americans met for a Nazi rally in New York's Madison Square Garden. It was an event of the German-American Bund and attendees cheered while listening to anti-semitic, Nazi-sympathizing speeches. It's hard to believe that this type of thing could happen in America, but it's true. In this episode, we examine the event and then play the quick quiz with International Award-Winning Magician, Erik Tait.

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The Red Ghost and The United States Camel Corps - Rewind

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0500

Originally released February 14, 2022. Prior to the Civil War, the United States Army experimented with using Camels to transport cargo through the American West. The Camel Corps program would have been considered largely successful if it weren't for the war. In this episode, we tell the story about how the camels were acquired, tested and the unlikely person who spearheaded the endeavor. Then we chat and play the quiz game with Las Vegas magician Mat Franco!

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Adobe Flash and The Demise of a Chinese Railroad - Rewind

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0500

Originally released May 31, 2021. When Adobe announced it would be discontinuing Flash in 2017, developers started replacing it with newer, more robust software. But one railroad system in Dalian, China didn't get the memo. When it was finally globally disabled in January of 2021, the entire railroad was disabled. In this episode, I get nostalgic about the good ole' days of flash animation, then tell the story about how it affected the railroad. Then we chat with Erik Tait, from Ships of the Northern Fleet and Penn & Teller Fool Us for the Quick Quiz!

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London Bridge is Falling Down (and coming to America)

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0500

Did you know that London Bridge is in Arizona? In this episode, we talk about the history of London Bridge, it's several iterations and how it came to exist in Lake Havasu City, AZ. Then we play the quiz with Comedian, Writer and Actor Dan Wilbur!

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Sea Orphan: The Story of the Duperrault Family

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0500

When the Captain of a yacht was rescued in the Atlantic Ocean, he told a story about how everyone else perished when the yacht sank. Then one of the other members of the party - an 11-year old girl - was rescued and told the truth. And the story that little Terry Jo Duperrault told was very different than the Captain's. She had experienced a harrowing scene of murder, then lived at sea for days before her rescue. In this episode, we tell the story of the Duperrault Family and the little girl who came to be known as the "Sea Orphan." Then we play the quiz with my wife Alison!

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The Hartlepool Monkey Hangers

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0500

There's an incredibly strange legend surrounding the port city of Hartlepool, England. The legend involves how the town decided to hang a monkey for being a French Spy. In this episode, we examine whether or not there's any truth to the legend, the way the town celebrates, and an unusual Mayoral race. Then we yap yap with Comedy Magician Ben Young!

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A Halloween Digest - SUPER REWIND EPISODE

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0400

It's Halloween! And for this spooky holiday, we've compiled 5 of our spookiest episodes! Enjoy hearing about:

- a man who should be famous for inventing a veterinary device, but instead became famous for murder

- a popular Mexican dish that has its origins in human sacrifice

- a strange way that Victorian English people used mummies

- what happened to the mummified remains of an unidentified man

- the strange story of how ancient Italians kept vampires from eating living souls

It's a super-rewind digest episode! Enjoy listening and Happy Halloween!

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Swindled in Wichita Falls: The World’s Littlest Skyscraper

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0400

The World's Littlest Skyscraper is a 100-year old office building in the small city of Wichita Falls, Texas. It was built in 1919 and surprised everyone when it was completed, because they were expecting to see the 6th largest building in the world. Instead, they got a 4-story tiny brick structure. In this episode, we find out how it came about and how J.D. McMahon swindled a bunch of investors during the Texas Oil Boom. Then we chat with Comedy Writer Jimmy Mak!

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Petty Revenge: Warren Beatty and Dick Tracy

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0400

In 2009 and again in 2023, Warren Beatty shows up on TV in the middle of the night on an obscure interview-style show. He's dressed as his 1990 Dick Tracy character and the appearances are just BIZARRE. That's because they have one sole purpose: to keep the Dick Tracy rights in Beatty's name. In this episode, we talk about the Dick Tracy movie and this crazy ploy to keep the rights out of pure spite. Then we chat with Comedian Glen Tickle!

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Cooping, Election Fraud & Edgar Allan Poe

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0400

The cause of death of famed American Author Edgar Allan Poe has been a mystery for 174 years. But could it have been the result of a form of election fraud? In this episode, we talk about election fraud throughout history, including recent claims, then tell the story about the mysterious conditions surrounding the death of "The Raven" author. Then we chat with Food & Travel Writer, Nick "Dr. Breakfast" Dekker!

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The Guy Who Invented Hand Washing

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0400

Ignaz Semmelweis was a Hungarian Physician who hypothesized about the importance of washing hands for hygiene. It was a very particular case study in Vienna that led him to his conclusion, but no one took him seriously. It wasn't until after his death that he was recognized as a medical revolutionary. In this episode, we talk about the story, including the case study that led Semmelweis to his beliefs, then we chat with Flexible Comedian Jonathan Burns!

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Miraculous Sniffers: Smelling Parkinsons

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0400

Joy Milne found that her husband had a particular smell. Something she couldn't place, but something that was off. It turns out that Joy could actually smell his Parkinson's Disease long before he was ever diagnosed. In this episode, we talk about how both dogs and humans can sniff out illness in an almost miraculous way! Then we chat with Mentalist, Author and Speaker Jonathan Pritchard.

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New Atlantis and the Other Hemingway

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0400

Imagine tying a bunch of rafts together, floating it in the ocean, and then claiming it was an independent island nation. That's exactly what Ernest Hemingway's youngest brother, Leicester did in 1964. In this episode, we learn about his quest to establish the island nation of "New Atlantis." Then we chat with the guy behind "614 Feast," Anthony O'Connell.

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BONUS EPISODE! Annual Patron Drive Episode 3

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0400

As a thank you to our listeners, and as part of a patron drive, we're releasing excerpts from Joke/Story/Trick, a live web show with amazing guests telling incredible stories. In this special bonus episode, we hear stories from Comedians Dan Wilbur, Amma Marfo and Jonathan Burns. When you join our Patreon at http://patreon.com/michaelkent, you get access to all 60 of these full length video episodes!

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Where’s Tom Browning? The Missing Pitcher

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0400

During game 2 of the 1990 World Series, the Cincinnati Reds faced an unusual problem. They couldn't find one of their pitchers. In this episode, we tell the story of Tom Browning and why he went missing during this iconic baseball game. Then stay tuned for a special trivia section for listeners at the end!

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BONUS EPISODE! Annual Patron Drive Episode 2

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0400

As a thank you to our listeners, and as part of a patron drive, we're releasing excerpts from Joke/Story/Trick, a live web show with amazing guests telling incredible stories. In this special bonus episode, we hear stories from Celebrity comedy Writer Bruce Vilanch, Comedian & Actor Hal Sparks and and TV Journalist Cameron Fontana. When you join our Patreon at http://patreon.com/michaelkent, you get access to all 60 of these full length video episodes!

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Unsinkable: The Man Who Wouldn’t Die

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0400

Imagine living through one disaster at sea, only to suffer another disaster months later, then again...and again, again and again. Arthur John Priest survived as many as 4 sinking ships and 6 total sea disasters in his short career as a coal stoker. His tale is one of luck. Whether you choose to see it as bad luck or good luck depends on your point of view. But this is an amazing story either way. In this episode, we learn about Arthur John Priest, Sam the Unsinkable Cat, and then play the quick quiz with Magician, Erik Tait!

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BONUS EPISODE! Annual Patron Drive Episode 1

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0400

As a thank you to our listeners, and as part of a patron drive, we're releasing excerpts from Joke/Story/Trick, a live web show with amazing guests telling incredible stories. In this special bonus episode, we hear stories from United States Congressman Mark Pocan, Comedy Writer Jimmy Mak and Comedy Magician Chipper Lowell. When you join our Patreon at http://patreon.com/michaelkent, you get access to all 60 of these full length video episodes!

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The World’s Smallest National Park: Saving a Tropical Island

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0400

When Brendan Grimshaw bought a tiny island in the Seychelles for £8,000 in the early 60s, he was just looking for a home. That eventually turned into a lifelong obsession with preservation and protection. This is the story of how he created the world's smallest national park. In this episode, we tell the story, then play the quiz with hypnotist Jason Linett.

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Mass Hysteria and The War of the Worlds - REWIND

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0400

Originally released July 25, 2022. Did a radio broadcast about Aliens cause mass Hysteria in America in 1938? The Internet Says...maybe. Orson Welles's radio performance of H.G. Wells's War of the Worlds has become infamous as causing panic throughout the U.S. when people thought it was a real news report. But is the story overblown? In this episode, we talk about the radio play and its reception. Then we play the quick quiz with Jethro and Matt from the Drunkard's Walk Podcast!

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The Man Who Survived BOTH Atomic Bombs in Japan: Tsutomu Yamaguchi - REWIND

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0400

Originally released March 21, 2022. Tsutomu Yamaguchi was one of the only people to survive both the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. He was the only one officially recognized as a double survivor by the Japanese government. In this episode, we tell his remarkable tale of survival. Then we chat with comedian Dan Wilbur.

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Broken Arrow: The Time We Almost Nuked South Carolina - REWIND

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0400

Originally released May 23, 2021. In our history, we've had at least 32 "Broken Arrow" incidents: instances of nuclear weapons accidents that don't cause a nuclear war. One of those was in 1958, in which an Air Force B-47 Bomber almost nuked Mars Bluff, South Carolina. In this episode, we talk about the B-47, it's staggering 10% loss rate and the Mars Bluff incident. Then we catch up with actor and podcaster Michael Spedden for the Quick Quiz!

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Willy Higinbotham: A Name You Should Know, But Don’t - REWIND

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0400

First released November 2, 2020. Willy Higinbotham is considered by many to be the inventor of the world's first video game. But there's more - he was also on the team that helped create the world's first nuclear bomb! In this episode we explore Willy's game, "Tennis for Two" and chat with former video game developer and professional magician, Nick Locapo.

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Nub City: The Worst Kind of Insurance Fraud

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0400

In the late 1950s and early 60s, a rash of dismemberment claims were filed in the panhandle of Florida. Most of the new amputees in the whole country were turning up in the same small city. Vernon, Florida became known as "Nub City" and the story is as ridiculous as it sounds. In this episode, we talk about Nub City and then play the quiz with Comedian Jay Black!

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Torches of Freedom: Women’s Right to Smoke Cigarettes

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0400

One of the many marches for Women's Rights through the years has been somewhat forgotten by history: The right to smoke cigarettes. In the 1920s, there was a push-back against the societal and legal taboo of women smoking in public. The "Torches of Freedom" march aimed to reverse that. In this episode, we tell the story about the movement and then play the quick quiz with Comedian and frequent guest of the show, Lisa Berry!

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Tarrare: The Man Who Ate Everything

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0400

Tarrare was a French 18th century man who is known to history for having the largest appetite known to man. He would regularly eat ridiculous amounts of food without ever gaining weight. This included entire baskets of fruit, piles of garbage, rocks, corks, dogs, cats, a quarter of a cow, and - reportedly - an entire living 14-month old toddler! In this episode, we examine the case of the insatiable Tarrare and then play the quick quiz with Magician Rebecca Spectre.

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Eugene the Mummy and Other Displayed Bodies

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0400

What happens when a person is found deceased and has no one to claim them. In the old days, they were put on display. And in this episode, we tell stories of when those displays went on for decades. We share this macabre story and then chat with Comedian Glen Tickle.

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A Titanic Hero at Dunkirk: Charles Lightoller - Rewind

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0400

Originally released October 18, 2021. Charles Lightoller was the Second Officer on board the ill-fated maiden voyage of the H.M.S. Titanic. Only saved by an exploding boiler, he went on to a notable life and may have been responsible for saving hundreds of lives during the World War II evacuation of Dunkirk. In this episode, we talk about the Titanic, Charles Lightoller and the heroic actions in Dunkirk, France. Then we invite Comedian and Circus Performer Jonathan Burns on to play the quick quiz!

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The Hidden Village Under Central Park - Rewind

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0400

Originally released September 14, 2020. Seneca Village was one of our nation’s first, free middle-class black communities. Its memory was nearly lost to history. In this podcast, we explore what happened to Seneca Village and speak with Nan Rothschild, Former Director of Museum Studies at Columbia University and a Research Professor at Barnard College, who has been studying Seneca Village since the mid 1990s.

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The Confederados: The Confederate Flag Flies in Brazil - Rewind

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0400

Originally released September 27, 2021. After the U.S. Civil War, somewhere between 8,000-20,000 Confederates fled to Brazil where they established their own colony. Even today, you'll see the Confederate Flag flying there as they celebrate the "Festa Confederada" every Spring. In this episode, we examine this strange immigration story and chat with Actress and Comedian Jackie Tohn.

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LePique and Grandpré: The Hot Air Balloon Duel - Rewind

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0400

Originally released Jan 3, 2022. In 1808, a lover's quarrel in Paris led to one of the most interesting duels ever fought. Monsieur LePique and Monsieur de Grandpré both fell in love with the same ballerina. So they did what anyone caught in a 19th century Parisian love triangle would do: they fought a duel via hot air balloon. In this episode, we tell the extremely French tale and then issue a quick quiz about duels to Professional Mindreader, Eric Dittelman!

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Sovereign Sapling: The Tree that Owns Itself

Mon, 29 May 2023 04:00:00 -0400

Can a tree own itself? If you visit Athens, GA or Eufaula, AL, you'll find trees that are self-owned. But is that even legal? It's certainly one way residents of those cities have found to help protect their historic Oak trees. In this episode, we discuss plants rights, how those trees even came to have self-ownership, and then we ask trivia questions to a bunch of strangers on the Internet!

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Raised by Wolves: The Story of Feral Children

Mon, 22 May 2023 04:00:00 -0400

When you see a film like Tarzan or The Jungle Book, have you ever wondered if those were based on true stories? In this episode, you'll find out! We talk about the case of Dina Sanichar and multiple other cases of "feral children" who were raised by animals in the wild. Then we bring on Mindreader, Eric Dittelman to play the quiz game!

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North of Waco: The Crash at Crush

Mon, 15 May 2023 04:00:00 -0400

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A Frightening Problem in Florida: Wild Pythons

Mon, 08 May 2023 04:00:00 -0400

There are not supposed to be Burmese Pythons in Florida. Yet experts think there are anywhere from 30-150,000 of the large snakes living wild in the Everglades and some parts North. In this episode, we find out why there are so many pythons loose in Florida, what's being done about it, then speak with Matt Dillahunty for the quick quiz!

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The Worst Way to Die: The Erfurt Latrine Disaster

Mon, 01 May 2023 04:00:00 -0400

What’s the worst way to die? Maybe drowning? Maybe suffocation? Being buried alive? What about suffocating, drowning and being buried alive all at the same time…. in a pit of human waste?! That's exactly what happened in Erfurt, Germany in 1184. In this episode, we tell the story about this disaster and what led up to it. Then we play the quick quiz with strangers on the Internet from Jordan, Syria, Wales, Los Angeles and Morocco!

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BalloonFest ’86 - The Cleveland Balloon Disaster

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0400

Sometimes an attempt at a world record ends in disaster and lawsuits. At least, that was the case when an attempt at the World's largest balloon launch was attempted in downtown Cleveland in 1986. In this episode, we tell the tragic story of the 1986 Cleveland BalloonFest and then play the quick quiz with Ballon Guy, Rob Balchunas!

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Origin of the Blaster: Han Solo’s Weapon in Star Wars - Rewind

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0400

Did you know Han Solo's iconic blaster, the "DL-44 Heavy Blaster Pistol" in Star Wars was actually based on a handgun used by the Nazis? In this episode, we talk about the Mauser C96 Pistol, the origin of a few interesting Star Wars props and I quiz Comedian, Writer and Producer, Jay Black who is a much larger Star Wars nerd than I ever knew. This is a good one!

The Blastech DL-44 Heavy Blaster Pistol

The Mauser C96 "Broom Handle" 9mm with attached case as shoulder stock

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The Invention of WiFi and Hedy Lamarr - Rewind

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0400

Was film star Hedy Lamarr responsible for the invention of wireless internet? In this episode, we find out about her amazing (and somewhat tragic) life and find out if the internet says it's true! Then we play a quiz game with Cameron Zvara! Originally released March 29, 2021.

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James H. Snook: Known for More Than a Hook

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0400

In a departure from our regular style of episodes, this one is a strange tale that I stumbled on by mistake. I was doing some wildlife photography in a cemetery in Columbus, OH and saw a grave marker upon which people had left all types of coins. When I googled the person's name, I was shocked at the story. I tell that story in this episode, and then play the quick quiz with Magician, Erik Tait.

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Graham Crackers: Invented for WHAT?!

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0400

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Broken Arrow: The Time We Almost Nuked South Carolina - REWIND

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0400

In our history, we've had at least 32 "Broken Arrow" incidents: instances of nuclear weapons accidents that don't cause a nuclear war. One of those was in 1958, in which an Air Force B-47 Bomber almost nuked Mars Bluff, South Carolina. In this episode, we talk about the B-47, it's staggering 10% loss rate and the Mars Bluff incident. Then we catch up with actor and podcaster Michael Spedden for the Quick Quiz! Originally released May 24, 2021.

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The Pepsi Cola Navy: Soviet Trade Gone Strange - REWIND

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0400

Originally released August 30, 2021. For a very short time period, the Pepsi Cola Company had the sixth largest navy in the world. It was the result of a crazy trade deal with the Soviet Union and the Soviets' love for the soft drink. In this episode, we explore how this came to be and then play the Quick Quiz game with Comedian & Magician Erik Tait!

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Stinky Illinois: The Mad Gasser of Mattoon

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 03:00:00 -0500

In the mid-1940s, there was a rash of very strange calls to police in the small city of Mattoon, IL. More than a dozen people believed they were being gassed by a mystery assailant. In this episode, we talk about the "Mad Gasser of Mattoon" and then chat with Comedian and Screenwriter, Jay Black!

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Did Giants Exist? George Hull and the Cardiff Giant

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 03:00:00 -0500

It turns out that it's pretty easy to convince people that a race of giant humans used to roam the Earth. Because of a biblical passage in Genesis 6, lots of people still believe it to this day, but in the 19th century, the belief was much more widespread. One non-believer named George Hull devised one of the greatest hoaxes known to man in an attempt to make them look foolish. In this episode, we talk about Nephilim, George Hull and the Cardiff Giant. Then we chat with Rachel and Victor from the Wikilisten podcast!

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General Patton’s Abandoned Rear

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 03:00:00 -0500

Through a strange misunderstanding, a small town in France maintained the grave of a fallen American soldier for several decades. It wasn't a soldier's grave at all, but a spot where General George Patton had marked an abandoned latrine pit. In this episode, we learn a little about Patton and how this story came to be. Then we chat with Comedian, Magician and Author Nick Paul.

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The Explosion at Black Tom Island

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 03:00:00 -0500

One of the largest examples of sabotage during World War I happened half a mile from the Statue of Liberty and hardly anyone knows the story. On July 30, 1916, an explosion at Black Tom Island rocked New York Harbor. In this episode, we talk about German Saboteurs and then chat with Author of "Branding Democrats," Ken Weber.

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The Men from Mars: Sideshow Exploitation

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 03:00:00 -0500

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The Vexing Vampires of Venice

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 03:00:00 -0500

When a 16th century mass grave was excavated near Venice, Italy, a skull was found with a brick wedged in its mouth. Researchers have found the strange reasoning for the find. It was an anti-vampire measure! In this episode, we talk about early Italian beliefs about vampires and this strange discovery, then we chat with educator and musician, Josh Quillen!

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ChatGPT: Our New Robot Overlords

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 03:00:00 -0500

Artificial intelligence has become so advanced that it can be nearly indistinguishable from human work products. One example is OpenAI's ChatGPT - a program capable of writing everything from creative works to computer coding. But what are the harms and potential pitfalls of this technology? In this episode, we talk about ChatGPT and then play the quick quiz with Comedian, Writer and Magician, Matt Donnelly!

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The Bouba/Kiki Effect & The Shape of Words

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 03:00:00 -0500

Researchers have found that almost 90% of the time, subjects will associate nonsense words "bouba" and "kiki" with nonsense drawings. But why? In this episode, we discuss the strange linguistic phenomenon of sound symbolism and discuss how sometimes, the sounds of words themselves can carry meaning. Then we chat with Social Psychologist, Dr. Andy Luttrell of the Opinion Science podcast.

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Nazi Meth Zombies: Drug Use by the Third Reich

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 03:00:00 -0500

The use of Pervitin - basically pure crystal meth - was pervasive throughout the Nazi regime, from high commanders all the way down to German soldiers fighting in the field. In this episode, we explore the use of meth by the Nazis and how it helped - and hurt them in World War II. Then we catch up with Comedian and Screen Writer, Jay Black!

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New Years Eve: The TRUE History of the NYE Ball Drop - REWIND

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 03:00:00 -0500

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The German Christmas Pickle: Tradition or Marketing? REWIND

Mon, 26 Dec 2022 03:00:00 -0500

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That’s Not Chicken: The Kentucky Meat Shower

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 03:00:00 -0500

We've heard the expression "raining cats and dogs." We've even heard of small fish or frogs occasionally coming down with the rain. But in a tiny town in Kentucky, it once rained MEAT for several minutes. In this episode, we dig into this strange story and try to find out how it all happened. Then we play the quick quiz with Speaker and Comedian, Amma Marfo!

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The Strange Practice of Chinese Foot Binding

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 03:00:00 -0500

Millions of women in China - for over 1,000 years - practiced a brutal fashion trend in which they mutilated their feet through the act of "foot-binding." It's dangerous, painful and an example of how persistent and pervasive social pressures can be when it comes to fashion. In this episode, we learn about the ancient practice of foot binding and then play the quick quiz with Musician, Speaker, Jason LeVasseur!

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The Challenger Disaster and Big Bird - REWIND

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 03:00:00 -0500

Originally released May of 2021. One of America's favorite children's characters and Sesame Street resident, Big Bird, was almost on board the ill-fated Challenger Space Shuttle during its disastrous mission in 1986. In this episode, we tell three stories: one about Big Bird, one about the Challenger, and one about how the two almost came together. Then Jim Henson fan Eric Dittelman joins us for the quick quiz!

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Carol Spinney portraying Big Bird

Henson's original sketch of Big Bird

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Ted Slauson: The Man Who Beat The Price is Right - REWIND

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -0500

Originally released September 13, 2021. In 2008, a man named Terry Kneiss won a double showcase on The Price is Right by making a perfect bid of $23,743 dollars. But there was more to it than luck. This is the crazy story of a gameshow going through changes and the man who helped Terry win: Ted Slauson. Then we chat with and play the quick quiz with game show fanatic Christian Carrion.

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Stupid Contagion: The Limping Ladies of London - REWIND

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -0500

Originally released April, 2021. Upper-class ladies in Victorian Era England put on a fake limp as a fashion statement. It was just one of many ways they emulated the beautiful Alexandra of Denmark, Princess of Wales who went on to become Queen of England, wife of King Edward VII. In this episode, we talk about the “Alexandra Limp,” some other stupid fashion contagions and then we quiz Dan R Morris from the “Tracing the Path” podcast.

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A Hidden Gem at a Government Auction

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -0500

A recent government auction listed a "1989 Airstream Executive Air Coach" with little to no details about its history. Internet sleuths soon discovered that the RV was an important part of space exploration history!

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The Anti-Mask Controversy: It’s Not New - REWIND

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -0500

Originally released October 11, 2021. "Anti-Mask" rants have taken over school board meetings, city council meetings, airplanes and stores throughout America. But did people act like this during the Flu Pandemic of 1918? In this episode, we examine what happened during the "Spanish Flu" when mask mandates were put into effect. Then we chat with Comedian Kelly Collette for the quick quiz!

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OOPS! All Interviews - A clip show!

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -0400

We've been fortunate to have some amazing guests over the last couple years! In this episode, we feature some highlights from some of our interviews with those guests! In this episode: John Fugelsang, Eric Dittelman (and his mother), Shannon and Scott from the Song Salad Podcast, Alison Kent, Nan Rothschild and Hal Sparks!

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James Brown 1968: Healing a Nation’s Wounds -REWIND

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -0400

Originally released on January 25th, 2021. I recently learned that historians credit a 1968 James Brown concert with saving the city of Boston from riots after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In this special episode, I tell the story of the Boston Garden Concert and how it almost never happened. Then we quiz my friend Josh Quillen.

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The Memphis Pyramid and the Crystal Skull

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -0400

When construction workers were on top of the giant pyramid in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, they discovered a small metal box welded to the structure. Inside, they were shocked to find a small crystal skull. The story of how the skull got there has become Memphis Legend. In this episode, we talk about the Crystal Skull of Memphis and then chat with Musician "Danny Moon" Dan Malone.

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Edgar Allan Poe and the Cabin Boy, Richard Parker

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -0400

When Edgar Allan Poe wrote his only novel in 1838, he included a grim story about a young cabin boy who was killed and eaten at sea so that other sailors could survive. 46 years later, an uncanny coincidence took place. This episode is all about the case of Richard Parker. We welcome back Comedian and Writer Jay Black to the show to play the quick quiz!

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The Thing: When The Soviets Spied and Got Caught - REWIND

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 07:06:37 -0400

This episode was first released May 23, 2022. In 1945, a wooden plaque of the "Great Seal" was given to the United States Ambassador to the Soviet Union. It hung on the wall by his desk for years until it was discovered in 1951 to be a secret Soviet listening device. In this episode, we tell the story of "The Thing" or "The Great Seal Bug" and how it came to be. Then we chat with musician Daniel Malone!

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The Cross Florida Barge Canal

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 03:00:00 -0400

For more than 100 years, there were plans to cut a canal through the middle of the Florida Peninsula. It would have allowed a huge shipping lane from the Gulf to the Atlantic Ocean. But despite a dozen starts and stops, it was never completed. In this episode, we talk about the canal, its demise, its remnants and the important conservation effort that ended it. Then we chat with Lance Thompson for the quick quiz!

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Royal Family: A Hidden Documentary - REWIND

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 03:00:00 -0400

With the death and funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, we revisit our 22nd episode all about the Royal Family. In 1969, Queen Elizabeth II and her family were followed around by a film crew for a special documentary to provide a behind-the-scenes look at the Royal Family. While the public loved it, the Queen did not and it was banned forever. Until last year, when it was leaked to the internet. In this episode, we talk about the documentary and quiz my friend Lance Thompson!

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The Life and Death of hitchBOT

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 02:00:00 -0400

Was it a social experiment gone wrong? Or did it produce results exactly as intended? In 2014, robotics and communications scholars developed hitchBOT, a hitchhiking robot. It made its way across Canada, Germany and The Netherlands, but couldn't make it 2 weeks in the USA without being destroyed. In this episode, we tell the story about the life and death of the hitchhiking robot, then play the quick quiz with Comedian Glen Tickle.

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To Boldly Go: How Spacemen Poo and Pee - Rewind

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 02:00:00 -0400

Originally released October 5, 2020. Using the bathroom in space has never been easy. And since the early NASA space missions of the 1960s, engineers have been solving this problem in ingenious ways. In this episode, we explore some of the many ways Astronauts have been able to go number 1 and 2. And we call Comedy Magician Erik Tait to see if he know what we've just learned!

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The Incredible Legend of Theagenes

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0400

In Ancient Greece, the incredible athlete known as Theagenes of Thasos was so successful, his legend of being unbeaten followed him into the afterlife. But is it true that even his depiction in a bronze statue fought his battles? In this episode, we talk about the Ancient Greek legend of Theagenes and then play the Quick Quiz with Mindreader, Eric Dittelman!

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The Hottest Coffee: The McDonald’s Coffee Lawsuit

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0400

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Nazis in America: The Madison Square Garden Rally

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0400

In 1939, as many as 22,000 Americans met for a Nazi rally in New York's Madison Square Garden. It was an event of the German-American Bund and attendees cheered while listening to anti-semitic, Nazi-sympathizing speeches. It's hard to believe that this type of thing could happen in America, but it's true. In this episode, we examine the event and then play the quick quiz with International Award-Winning Magician, Erik Tait.

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Is The Original English Accent Still Alive in Parts of the United States?

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0400

On the isolated island community of Tangier, Virginia, the residents speak with a dialect that is entirely unique. It's part southern drawl, part "brogue," and some have claimed it's a relic dialect left over from the first English settlers to the area in the 1600s. But is that true? In this episode, we learn about the region, its dialect and the reason for this strange accent. Then we play the quick quiz with my wife Alison!

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100th Episode Special! The Dublin Whiskey Fire: Why 13 People Died

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0400

For our 100th episode, we're talking about the awful fire that happened in Dublin, Ireland in 1875. It resulted in 13 people dying, but none of them from the fire! Every person reportedly died from alcohol poisoning! In this episode, we talk about the fire and then play a special version of the quick quiz with Comedian Dan Wilbur!

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Mass Hysteria and The War of the Worlds

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 02:00:00 -0400

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The Georgia Guidestones and Their Demise

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 02:00:00 -0400

For more than 40 years, a strange, Stonehenge-like monument with a mysterious creator stood in a field in rural Georgia. It was inscribed with instructions for humanity. On July 6, 2022, someone destroyed them with an explosive. In this episode, we talk about the Guidestones, their creator and some of the strange theories about them. Then we play the quick quiz with Mindreader and Author, Jonathan Pritchard!

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The Plan to Blow Up the Moon

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 02:00:00 -0400

Alexander Abian was a brilliant math professor at Iowa State University. But he had one crazy idea: that all of the problems of the world could be solved by DESTROYING THE MOON. In this episode, we talk about Abian's plan in detail, why it wouldn't work, and then discuss a secret government project to actually nuke the moon! We are joined by Brandon Anderson to play the qiuz game!

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Dumbest Civil Unrest Ever: The Straw Hat Riots

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 02:00:00 -0400

In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, men were expected to wear straw hats in the summer, but switch to felt hats in mid-September. If a man didn't switch to felt, mischievous youths would enjoy knocking the hat off and smashing it on the ground. Hat-Smashing got so bad in September of 1922, it led to riots throughout lower Manhattan. In this episode we talk about the Straw Hat Riots and then talk with Comedian and Actor Hal Sparks!

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Pablo Escobar’s Cocaine Hippos

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 02:00:00 -0400

Colombia's Cocaine Kingpin smuggled 4 hippos onto his estate in the late 70s and now, almost 30 years after his death, they've multiplied into a bloat of more than 100 animals, roaming the Magdalena River Valley and terrorizing citizens and their crops. In this episode, we talk about Colombia's "Cocaine Hippos," then chat with Comedian and Political Commentator John Fugelsang, and we argue as to whether or not hippos can swim.

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Birds Aren’t Real: LIVE from the Columbus Arts Festival

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 02:00:00 -0400

BIRDS AREN'T REAL! You may have seen signs at political rallies or internet memes expressing this satirical conspiracy theory. In this episode, we recorded LIVE at the Columbus Arts Festival from the WCBE 90.5 FM booth to tell the story about the Birds Aren't Real movement, how it got started and how it went viral. Then we put the conspiracy theory to the test by talking to a real raptor expert, Joe Dorrian of the Ohio School of Falconry.

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The Nebraska Miracle: The West End Baptist Church Explosion (REBROADCAST of Episode 51)

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 02:00:00 -0400

Originally released August 30, 2021. In 1950, the West-End Baptist Church in Beatrice, Nebraska exploded from a gas leak. The church should have been full of a practicing choir, but it wasn't. This episode examines the curious circumstances that led each and every choir member to be late that day. Then we play the Quick Quiz with Jethro and Matt from the Drunkard's Walk podcast!

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The Woman Who Fell From the Sky and Lived (REBROADCAST of Episode 44)

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 02:00:00 -0400

Originally released July 5, 2021. In 1971, Juliane Koepcke's airplane was struck by lightning and broke apart 2 miles above the Peruvian Jungle. Miraculously, she was the only one out of the 92 people onboard to survive. In this episode, we tell the amazing story of how she survived the crash and her journey to find safety.

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Broken Arrow: The Time We Almost Nuked South Carolina (REBROADCAST of Episode 38)

Mon, 30 May 2022 02:00:00 -0400

Originally released May 24, 2021. In our history, we've had at least 32 "Broken Arrow" incidents: instances of nuclear weapons accidents that don't cause a nuclear war. One of those was in 1958, in which an Air Force B-47 Bomber almost nuked Mars Bluff, South Carolina. In this episode, we talk about the B-47, it's staggering 10% loss rate and the Mars Bluff incident. Then we catch up with actor and podcaster Michael Spedden for the Quick Quiz!

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The Thing: When The Soviets Spied and Got Caught

Mon, 23 May 2022 02:00:00 -0400

In 1945, a wooden plaque of the "Great Seal" was given to the United States Ambassador to the Soviet Union. It hung on the wall by his desk for years until it was discovered in 1951 to be a secret Soviet listening device. In this episode, we tell the story of "The Thing" or "The Great Seal Bug" and how it came to be. Then we chat with musician Daniel Malone!

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Free Christiania: A Utopian Lawless Place

Mon, 16 May 2022 02:00:00 -0400

In the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, a free-living socialist Utopia has existed for more than 50 years. What started as an abandoned military barracks has become a haven for free-thinkers, hippies artists and tourists where it seems everything is legal. But is it? In this episode, we examine the history and turmoil of Christiania and then chat with Comedian & Juggler, Marcus Monroe!

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Abraham Lincoln Invented the Chokeslam

Mon, 09 May 2022 02:00:00 -0400

The "chokeslam" is the move that wrestlers do where they slam their opponent to the ground after lifting them up by the neck. The rumor is that it was invented by our 16th President, Abraham Lincoln. Could this possibly be true? In this episode, we investigate the origin of the move, it's modern versions and find out the truth. Then we chat with Spoken-Word Artist, (NavThePoet) Nav Singh!

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Why Sammy Davis Jr. Left the Church of Satan

Mon, 02 May 2022 02:44:30 -0400

Was Sammy Davis Jr. a member of the Church of Satan? It's widely known that he converted to Judaism after the auto accident that took his eye, but this week, a listener sent us an article about Sammy Davis Jr. the Satanist. In this episode, we talk about the life of this multi-faceted entertainer and the claim in question. Then we chat with Comedian and Producer of CBus Comedy, Lisa Berry!

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The World’s Most Dangerous Amusement Park Ride

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -0400

Action Park in Vernon, NJ became known as "Accident Park," "Traction Park," "Friction Park" and "Class-Action Park" because of the many injuries, accidents and even deaths that occurred there. One of the most infamous was the legendary "Cannonball Loop" - a water slide with a loop that was so dangerous, it was shut down almost immediately after it opened. In this episode, we talk about the park, it's owner, many of the rides and "Cannonball Loop." Then we talk with Emmy-Award Winning comedy writer, Joe Janes!

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Overthrowing the Government: The Insurrection in Wilmington (REBROADCAST of Episode 27)

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -0400

Originally broadcast March 8, 2021. There has been one successful coup d’état in American History – a successful violent overthrowing of a city government in 1898. Sadly, it’s a story of violence, politics and white supremacy. In this episode, we explore an unpleasant chapter of America’s history that not many people know and then lighten the mood with a quiz at the end.

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The U.S. Government Killed 10K People with Alcohol

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -0400

Bootlegging was an inevitable result of 1920s Prohibition in the U.S. And when the government tried to solve the problem, they ended up with a solution that killed at least 10,000 Americans through poisoned, denatured industrial ethyl-alcohol. In this episode, we tell the story and then talk with Comedian Leslie Battle!

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The Awful Reason There Aren’t More Mummies

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 18:15:43 -0400

Did people in Victorian England eat mummies!? Was the flesh from mummies used for paint? In this episode, we talk about medical cannibalism, bad science and mummification. Then we chat with host of the The Opinion Science podcast, Dr. Andy Luttrell!

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13 Months: The Kodak Calendar Experiment

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0400

Can you imagine having an extra month between June and July?! In the "International Fixed Calendar," that's exactly what was proposed in the 1920s. The only organization to adopt this 28-day-a-month calendar was Kodak, who kept it up all the way until 1989! In this episode, we talk about the Kodak calendar and chat with Comedian Glen Tickle!

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The Man Who Survived BOTH Atomic Bombs in Japan: Tsutomu Yamaguchi

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0400

Tsutomu Yamaguchi was one of the only people to survive both the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. He was the only one officially recognized as a double survivor by the Japanese government. In this episode, we tell his remarkable tale of survival. Then we chat with comedian Dan Wilbur.

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NOT TRUE! The Beatles Appearance on Ed Sullivan and NYC Crime

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0400

In this special "The Internet Says it's NOT True" episode, we talk about a dubious claim about The Beatles: That when they made their renowned appearance on the Ed Sullivan show in 1964, crime was virtually non-existent in NYC for one hour. We talk about the appearance and get to the bottom of the claim.

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The Weirdest Marathon: 1904 Saint Louis Olympics

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0500

The Marathon at the 1904 Summer Olympics was SUPER WEIRD. One man was chased off course by wild dogs. One man was intentionally poisoned. Another ate bad fruit and fell asleep. Several were severely dehydrated. The apparent winner was disqualified. And all of this happened because Russia started a war. In this episode, we talk about the 1904 Saint Louis Summer Olympics and then play the quick quiz with Jimmy Mak!

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Bucket List: The Internet Can’t Believe This Mandela Effect

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 02:00:00 -0500

The Internet has been blowing up recently with people who can't believe this claim: That the phrase "Bucket List" originated with the 2007 Rob Reiner buddy film of the same name. In an apparent "Mandela Effect," or mass false memory, everyone seems to think they've been using the phrase in their lives long before 2007. In this episode, we talk about other examples of the Mandela Effect, and find out the truth about the origin of the "Bucket List." Then we play the quick quiz with Comedian Lisa Berry!

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When the Dodgers Killed a Community: Chavez Ravine

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 02:00:00 -0500

Dodger Stadium seats 56,000. It's the 3rd oldest, and the largest stadium in Major League Baseball. But the story of how - and where - it was built is a difficult tale of the displacement of an ethnic minority community. This episode explores the history of Chavez Ravine and how a Mexican-American community was destroyed in the 1950s. We play the quick quiz with Comedian and Magician Harrison Greenbaum.

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The Red Ghost and The United States Camel Corps

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 02:00:00 -0500

Prior to the Civil War, the United States Army experimented with using Camels to transport cargo through the American West. The program would have been considered largely successful if it weren't for the war. In this episode, we tell the story about how the camels were acquired, tested and the unlikely person who spearheaded the endeavor. Then we chat and play the quiz game with Las Vegas magician Mat Franco!

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Mark Meadows and the Dinosaurs: Trump’s Chief of Staff and His Dino Scam

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 02:00:00 -0500

Before he was Donald Trump's Chief of Staff, Mark Meadows was involved in a Young-Earth-Creationist Dinosaur Dig with homeschooled children. The expedition turned up several incredibly rare fossils - a newsworthy story that led to a documentary, "Raising the Allosaur: The True Story of a Rare Dinosaur and the Home Schoolers Who Found It." But did the politician and the people who led the expedition lie about their claims? In this episode, we tell the bizarre story and get down to the strange truth. Then we play the quiz game with comedian and screen-writer Jay Black!

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Hollow Earth Theory: John Cleves Symmes, Jr.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -0500

We've all heard of "Flat Earth Theory." But in the early 1800s, a man named John Cleves Symmes, Jr. spread his ideas far and wide, to anyone that would listen: That the Earth was hollow inside and habitable within. Did this theory actually get the support of U.S. President John Quincy Adams? In this episode, we'll find out and then we'll chat with podcast regular, mindreader Eric Dittelman!

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The CIA’s Top-Secret “Heart Attack Gun”

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -0500

In 1975, The CIA revealed that it had developed a top-secret weapon for the purpose of giving its target a heart-attack - in some cases without even knowing they'd been hit with anything. In this episode, we talk about the Church Commission hearings that led to this discovery and others, then play the quick quiz with "Evolution of Dance" sensation, Judson Laipply!

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The Battle of Los Angeles: Real Bullets & Imaginary Targets

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -0500

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A Fire Burning Underground: Centralia, PA

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -0500

At the time of its largest population, Centralia, PA was an Eastern Pennsylvania borough with 2,700 residents. Now there are 5. This is due to a coal fire that's been burning under the town for almost 60 years, and continues to burn to this day. In this episode, we tell the sad story of Centralia and chat with entertainer Scot Nery for the quick quiz!

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LePique and Grandpré: The Hot Air Balloon Duel

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -0500

NEW EPISODE! In 1808, a lover's quarrel in Paris led to one of the most interesting duels ever fought. Monsieur LePique and Monsieur de Grandpré both fell in love with the same ballerina. So they did what anyone caught in a 19th century Parisian love triangle would do: they fought a duel via hot air balloon. In this episode, we tell the extremely French tale and then issue a quick quiz about duels to Professional Mindreader, Eric Dittelman!

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New Years Eve: The TRUE History of the NYE Ball Drop (REBROADCAST of Episode 18)

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0500

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The German Christmas Pickle: Tradition or Marketing? (REBROADCAST of Episode 17)

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0500

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To Boldly Go: How Spacemen Poo and Pee (REBROADCAST of Episode 5)

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0500

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The Invention of Karaoke: The Best Idea that Never Paid

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0500

A Japanese man named Daisuke Inoue is credited with being the "Father of Karaoke." What is now a $10 billion industry started with him creating tiny machines out of car stereos for bars around Osaka. This episode is all about his invention and why Inoue never made any royalties on it - missing out on what would now pay him $100 million a year had he patented the invention. Then we play the quick quiz with the host of Scam Nation, Scam School, the Modern Rogue and host of "The World's Greatest Con" podcast, Brian Brushwood.

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Operation Paul Bunyan: The Most Expensive Tree Trimming in History

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0500

In 1976, a skirmish at the Demilitarized Zone between North and South Korea led to the brutal murders of two Americans. The skirmish began over the trimming of a tree. The result was the most expensive tree-trimming in history. America and South Korea returned to the tree with all of their military might in a show of force. In this episode, I'll tell you a story about the DMZ that you may have never heard. And then we play the quick quiz!

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Jailing Political Opponents: Abraham Lincoln and Habeas Corpus

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 06:53:33 -0500

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Genghis Khan’s Bizarre Burial: Hidden Graves

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0500

There's an ancient legend that Mongolian Ruler Genghis Khan desired that no one ever know the location of his grave, so he sent an army of men to murder anyone who came in contact with the funeral procession. And it gets even more interesting than that! This episode explores the First Khan's funeral legend, other famous unknown grave sites and then we play with quick quiz with Comedian & Performer Matt Donnelly!

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Critical Face Theory: Facebook and Facial Recognition

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0500

Since 2010, the popular social media platform Facebook has been compiling facial recognition data on its users in one of the most-advanced and largest data set of the technology in history. In November of 2021, the company made the shocking announcement that they'd stop using facial recognition and would begin deleting users' facial recognition data from their servers. In this episode, we explore the history of facial recognition and explore its wins and losses. Then we chat with speaker, author and consultant, Brian Miller.

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The Worst Video Game in History: E.T. The Extra Terrestrial

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0400

In 1982, Atari released a video game to cash in on the popularity of the movie E.T. The game for Atari 2600 was rushed to production and has been panned as the worst video game of all time. But did Atari try to cover up their mistake by burying millions of game cartridges in a landfill? In this episode, we talk about the development of the game and find out if the Internet says it's true. Then we chat with Author, Speaker and Mind-Reader Jonathan Pritchard for the Quick Quiz!

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Tell-Tale Shark: Jimmy Smith‘s Arm

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0400

This week's episode is a true crime tale - a shark spits up a human arm in a Sidney aquarium and it leads to one of Australia's most notorious - and strangest - murder cases. This shocking story from 1935 is a crazy one! Then we chat with Amma Marfo for the quick quiz!

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A Titanic Hero at Dunkirk: Charles Lightoller

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0400

Charles Lightoller was the Second Officer on board the ill-fated maiden voyage of the H.M.S. Titanic. Only saved by an exploding boiler, he went on to a notable life and may have been responsible for saving hundreds of lives during the World War II evacuation of Dunkirk. In this episode, we talk about the Titanic, Charles Lightoller and the heroic actions in Dunkirk, France. Then we invite Comedian and Circus Performer Jonathan Burns on to play the quick quiz!

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The Anti-Mask Controversy: It’s Not New

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0400

"Anti-Mask" rants have taken over school board meetings, city council meetings, airplanes and stores throughout America. But did people act like this during the Flu Pandemic of 1918? In this episode, we examine what happened during the "Spanish Flu" when mask mandates were put into effect. Then we chat with Comedian Kelly Collette for the quick quiz!

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The Cobra Effect: Unintended Consequences in British India

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0400

The Cobra Effect is a story of unintended consequences. In British-controlled India, the government tried to offer an incentive to help curb the rampant deadly cobra problem. Their solution backfired. This is the story of the model that economist & sociologists call the "Cobra Effect." Then comedy writer Jimmy Mak comes on the show to play the quick quiz!

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The Confederados: The Confederate Flag Flies in Brazil

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0400

After the U.S. Civil War, somewhere between 8,000-20,000 Confederates fled to Brazil where they established their own colony. Even today, you'll see the Confederate Flag flying there as they celebrate the "Festa Confederada" every Spring. In this episode, we examine this strange immigration story and chat with Actress and Comedian Jackie Tohn.

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The Most Kissed Girl in the World

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0400

When the Laerdal Toy Company was tasked with creating the very first mannequin for practicing CPR, they used a familiar face - it was that of "L'Inconnue de la Seine" - a famous mask supposedly cast from an unknown drowning victim discovered in the River Seine in the late 1880s. In this episode, we explore the strange case and then talk to Comedian and Author Dan Wilbur for the Quick Quiz!

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Ted Slauson: The Man Who Beat The Price is Right

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0400

In 2008, a man named Terry Kneiss won a double showcase on The Price is Right by making a perfect bid of $23,743 dollars. But there was more to it than luck. This is the crazy story of a gameshow going through changes and the man who helped Terry win: Ted Slauson. Then we chat with and play the quick quiz with game show fanatic Christian Carrion.

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Cuddle Clones: Barbra Streisand’s Dogs

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0400

When Barbra Streisand's 14-year old Coton du Tulear dog was nearing the end of its life, she sent some of its skin cells to ViaGen Pets. Now two of her dogs are perfect clones of that pet! In this episode, we tell the story of Babs' cloned dogs and chat with Comedian and Actor Maria DeCotis!

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The Pepsi Cola Navy: Soviet Trade Gone Strange

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0400

For a very short time period, the Pepsi Cola Company had the sixth largest navy in the world. It was the result of a crazy trade deal with the Soviet Union and the Soviets' love for the soft drink. In this episode, we explore how this came to be and then play the Quick Quiz game with Comedian & Magician Erik Tait!

The Nebraska Miracle: The West End Baptist Church Explosion

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0400

In 1950, the West-End Baptist Church in Beatrice, Nebraska exploded from a gas leak. The church should have been full of a practicing choir, but it wasn't. This episode examines the curious circumstances that led each and every choir member to be late that day. Then we play the Quick Quiz with Jethro and Matt from the Drunkard's Walk podcast!

The End of the World: A Doomsday News Video (REBROADCAST of Episode 26)

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0400

Originally released February 28, 2021. Throughout the 1980s, there were rumors that CNN had produced a video to be broadcast if the world was ending. More than 30 years later, a former intern from the news network was able to shed some light on the subject. In this episode, we explore the famed "CNN Doomsday Tape" and quiz Comedian and Screenwriter Jay Black!

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The Vulcan Salute: The Power of a Feminine God (REBROADCAST of Episode 20)

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0400

Originally released January 18, 2021. Did you know that Spock's "Vulcan Salute" in Star Trek was based on a Jewish Blessing? It's true! We explore the history of the hand signal and the accompanying phrase "Live Long and Prosper" in this episode, and then quiz Comedy Writer Jimmy Mak!

Flying Under the Bridge: A Chuck Yeager Legend (REBROADCAST of Episode 11)

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0400

Originally released November 16, 2020. There's a legend in West Virginia that in 1948, famed pilot Chuck Yeager flew an Air Force jet under a bridge in downtown Charleston. Over the years, the story has been embellished and exaggerated, but in this episode, we get to the truth. Then, I ask my pilot friend Doc Sacolick what would happen if he did the same.

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Mind Your Business: Our First Minted Coin

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0400

Despite the United States Mint not being established until 1792, the first American coin struck for circulation was actually designed in 1787 by none other than Benjamin Franklin. But why did it feature the words "Mind Your Business?" In this episode explore the coin known as the "Fugio Cent" and then quiz comedy writer Jimmy Mak!

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Monte Carlo 1913: The Gambler's Fallacy

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0400

Try to imagine how you would bet if a roulette wheel landed on black 26 times in a row. What are the chances that the next spin would land on black? And how much would you be willing to risk? This episode is all about a couple popular gambling fallacies - people betting against a streak of luck and people betting on a streak of luck. We talk about The Gambler's Fallacy and the Hot-Hand Fallacy; then chat with Comedian and Weird Dad Glen Tickle for the Quick Quiz!

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Why is There a Tree on That Building?

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0400

You may have noticed something strange while passing a new building under construction: a small tree on the top of the structure. In this episode, we discuss why it's there. It's called the "Topping Out Ceremony" and it's a bizarre tradition/superstition that's lasted more than 1,400 years. Then we do a quiz with Author, Speaker and Comedian Amma Marfo!

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The Topping Out Ceremony for the North Tower of the World Trade Center. December 23, 1970

The Woman Who Fell From the Sky and Lived

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0400

In 1971, Juliane Koepcke's airplane was struck by lightning and broke apart 2 miles above the Peruvian Jungle. Miraculously, she was the only one out of the 92 people onboard to survive. In this episode, we tell the amazing story of how she survived the crash and her journey to find safety.

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Hollywood: The Many Stories of its Name

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0400

There are many competing theories on exactly how Hollywood, California got its name. Is it possible that the most ridiculous-sounding story is also the most credible? In this episode, we go to "Tinseltown" and explore its history - including the theories behind how it was named. Then we issue the "Quick Quiz" to Actor, Screenwriter and Executive Producer, Michael Hitchcock.

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The iconic "Hollywood Sign" - first erected in 1923

The Hollywood Sign in its original form, reading "HOLLYWOODLAND."

The Wilcox Advertisement for the original plot of land - the first advertised use of the name "Hollywood."

The adobe house that was the only dwelling in the area that is now Hollywood, CA.

H.J. Whitley's 1886 Journal entry describing his run-in with the man who would inadvertently name Hollywood.

Marian Anderson and the D.A.R.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0400

On Easter Sunday in 1939, contralto singer Marian Anderson gave a concert to 75,000 people on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. This moment has been called a prelude to the Civil Rights Movement that would come to the nation's forefront 25 years later. The concert was never supposed to happen. This episode explores the racism and segregation of a city that led to the momentous performance. Then we invite So Percussion's Josh Quillen on the show to quiz him!

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Norton I, Emperor of the United States (feat. Song Salad)

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0400

He was born Joshua Abraham Norton, but to San Fransisco in the mid 1800s, he was Norton the First, Emperor of The United States and Protector of Mexico. Sure, it was a made up title and he held no actual authority, but that didn't stop the citizens of San Fransisco (and one King of Hawaii) from showing him reverence. This episode dives into the history of Emperor Norton - including some of his more prophetic decrees - and then we collaborate with the AWESOME Shannon and Scott from the Song Salad Podcast!

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OMG - A History

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0400

LMFAO, BRB, LOL, OMG. It feels tragically uncool to dissect and examine today's texting and internet acronyms, but it turns out some of these acronyms aren't as current as we think they are! In this episode, we learn about how exclaiming "OMG!" dates all the way back to 1917 and chat with Comedian and Co-Founder of Stand Up for Choice, Pat Deering.

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Adobe Flash and The Demise of a Chinese Railroad

Mon, 31 May 2021 02:00:00 -0400

When Adobe announced it would be discontinuing Flash in 2017, developers started replacing it with newer, more robust software. But one railroad system in Dalian, China didn't get the memo. When it was finally globally disabled in January of 2021, the entire railroad was disabled. In this episode, I get nostalgic about the good ole' days of flash animation, then tell the story about how it affected the railroad. Then we chat with Erik Tait, from Ships of the Northern Fleet and Penn & Teller Fool Us for the Quick Quiz!

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Broken Arrow: The Time We Almost Nuked South Carolina

Mon, 24 May 2021 02:00:00 -0400

Human Sacrifice and Mexican Food

Mon, 17 May 2021 02:00:00 -0400

While I'll freely admit there is a sort of "clickbait" nature to this title, I promise this episode is a wild one. It's about the forgotten and sordid past to the popular Mexican stew, Pozole. In addition to learning all about the stew, it's history and ingredients, we learn a little bit about ancient Aztec culture, hear me pronounce words like "Tlacaxipehualiztli" and then do a quick quiz with a Doctor of Food Science, my brother Kyle!

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The Challenger Disaster and Big Bird

Mon, 10 May 2021 02:00:00 -0400

One of America's favorite children's characters and Sesame Street resident, Big Bird, was almost on board the ill-fated Challenger Space Shuttle during its disastrous mission in 1986. In this episode, we tell three stories: one about Big Bird, one about the Challenger, and one about how the two almost came together. Then Jim Henson fan Eric Dittelman joins us for the quick quiz!

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Carol Spinney portraying Big Bird

Henson's original sketch of Big Bird

The Crew of STS-51-L Challenger Space Shuttle Mission. McAuliffe is pictured standing second from left.

Origin of the Blaster: Han Solo's Weapon in Star Wars

Mon, 03 May 2021 02:00:00 -0400

The Blastech DL-44 Heavy Blaster Pistol

The Mauser C96 "Broom Handle" 9mm with attached case as shoulder stock

Stupid Contagion: The Limping Ladies of London

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -0400

Upper-class ladies in Victorian Era England put on a fake limp as a fashion statement. It was just one of many ways they emulated the beautiful Alexandra of Denmark, Princess of Wales who went on to become Queen of England, wife of King Edward VII. In this episode, we talk about the "Alexandra Limp," some other stupid fashion contagions and then we quiz Dan R Morris from the "Tracing the Path" podcast.

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In France, King Louis the Fourteenth reigned from 1643 until his death in 1715. He was known as “The Sun King” or “Louis the Great.” And the guy had butt problems. Specifically an anal fistula. Listen - don’t google that. Just understand, it’s a butt problem. And at this point in history, physicians didn’t perform surgeries where they cut into people. But barbers had blades they used to cut hair, so a barber named Charles Francois Felix created a special blade-like tool that he called “The Royal Probe” and used it to perform a surgery on the Sun King to cure him of his anal fistula. It was a huge success, Louis was fistula-free and the result is that his courtiers and subjects who wanted to appear king-like tried to get the surgery too - whether they had the ailment or not! Even people who didn’t get the surgery wrapped their butts in swaddles to appear as if they’d gotten the surgery.

That’s maybe the grossest example of a monarch becoming a trend-setter. Cleopatra had all of the upper-class women in Rome wearing their hair in a bun at the back of their neck, and wearing eyeliner. If you know the rule about men’s three-button suit coats? You know, Sometimes, always never? Meaning you never button the bottom button on a suit coat? That goes back to King Edward the seventh when he was Prince of Wales and he was too fat to button the bottom button. It started a trend that exists today.

So I guess it’s not surprising that a trend started by a monarch had women walking irregularly.

Let’s go back to the guy who couldn’t button the button. England’s King Edward the Seventh. His wife was Alexandra of Denmark, so she became Princess of Wales, then Queen of England. She was a beautiful woman, she was known to be very charming and joyful person. When her 3rd child was born, she was stricken with rheumatic fever and almost died. After the birth, she had to use walking sticks to get around, and after a year, had began to walk again without the crutches and - for the rest of her life - had a permanent limp.

Alexandra of Denmark had already become a trend-setter as Princess of Wales. She was a huge fashion influencer and the women in England would copy everything she wore. She had a small scar on her neck from a childhood surgical procedure and she often wore choker collars and jewelry high on her neck to cover the scar. English women started wearing similar style chokers. And -just as they had been influenced and tried to mimic royalty before, they did so with her. Even going so far as to imitate her permanent limp.

Here’s a quote from an 1869 Edition of the North British Mail newspaper: "Taking my customary walk the other day, observant of men, women and things, I met three ladies. They were all three young, all three good-looking, and all three lame! At least, such was my impression, seeing as they all carried handsome sticks and limped; but, on looking back, as everyone else did, I could discover no reason why they should do so.”

It was the “Alexandra Limp” and it caught on like wildfire. A faked limp that was put on by women in the upper-class areas of London in order to appear more like Alexandra of Denmark. Women would walk with a pronounced limp and go so far as to use a cane that they didn’t need. They didn’t have any ailment. They faked it. And in order to do so, they started wearing shoes of two different types - one high heel, one low.

The writer in the North British Mail continued, “"A monstrosity has made itself visible among the female promenaders in Princes Street. It is as painful as it is idiotic and ludicrous.”

But for shoemakers, they saw an opportunity. They began selling pairs of women’s shoes with mismatched heels, so that walking in them would make the wearer hobble.

There is a happy ending to this story. Fads, by definition, fade away and get replaced with something else and that’s the story with the Alexandra Limp. Women of London could soon walk normal again. That is, until the next fad. As the Limp went out of style for ladies of London, a popular fashion journal reported the following: “The Alexandra Limp is to be discontinued forthwith. The skirt of the season, we are informed, is to cling closely round the feet, in consequence whereof ladies will be obliged to walk as if their feet….were tied together.

A Cannonball to the Stomach: The Story of Frank Richards

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 07:03:29 -0400

Frank “Cannonball Richards” became famous for an incredible act where he would stand in front of a cannon and have a 100 lb. cannonball shot into his stomach. In this episode, we talk about the development of this talent and then quiz Comedian and Improvisor Joel Savage!

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In 1887, Frank Anson Richards was born in a Kansas town called Minneapolis to Richard and Ellen Richards.

As a young man, he fought in World War I and at some point, realized he had the ability to take tremendous amounts of force to his abdomen. How much? Apparently he figured out that he could take a punch at full force to the stomach and not be affected.

He thought he was on to something, so after the war, he entered the Vaudeville Circuit with his iron-clad gut. He would allow people to pay their entry fee to punch him in the stomach. Even world-famous boxing heroes like Heavyweight Champion Boxers Jack Dempsey and Jess Willard punched Richard in the stomach at full force.

His Vaudeville act was success. And if you aren’t familiar with Vaudeville, it was a series of performers who would all perform separate acts together on the same bill and often would travel around doing shows in the late 1800s and early 1900s. You could pay one fee and see all these acts. And Frank Richard’s contribution to the show was to show off the strength of his amazing iron stomach. He would ask people to punch him with all their might and it wouldn’t phase him. The act evolved into more elaborate stunts. Frank would lie on the ground and have people line up in front of his body. One by one, they’d get their turn to jump on his abdomen. He’d stand while someone ran a battering ram into him. Then, he’d get struck with a 2x4. As a finale, he’d find the biggest man in the room and allow that man to swing an eighteen pound sledgehammer into his stomach.

Many people have seen the famous act of a person being fired from a cannon. It’s a feat that’s been performed in circuses and festivals all over the world. Well in the 1920s Frank Richards had an act with a cannon that was a little different. Rather than being fired from one, Frank Richards had a cannon fired at him. Like into his stomach. And I’ve looked around everywhere. This type of act had never been done before and - believe it or not - has never been done since. It was so popular and unique, he soon became known as “Cannonball Richards.”

Here’s how it went. The cannon would be set up and loaded with a one-hundred pound cannon ball and Richards would stand in front of it, wearing eye goggles and a wrap around his belly - only 10 feet away. The fuse was lit, sparks would fly, and the cannon would fire with a big plume of smoke and Richards would take the hit directly to the belly. It became so famous, newsreels of the stunt were spread far and wide as moving pictures became a popular medium. He would tell the newspapers he could only do the stunt for two shows a day. More than that was too painful.

But here’s the thing that stuck with me when I read about this. I’ve seen photos of this famous piece of armor from the Battle of Waterloo. It’s in the Army Museum in Paris, France and it’s a Napoleonic Breastplate from a French Cavalry soldier. There’s a clear hole through the front and the back of the breast plate where a British cannonball fired through. It belonged to either François-Antoine or his brother - history really isn’t sure - but whoever was wearing it died on June 18, 1815 and it’s pretty clear evidence that you can’t survive a cannonball hit to the chest.

That led me to do further research and learn that the cannonball stunt by Frank Richards was just that - a stunt. The ball was real. It was actually 100 pounds. But the cannon was spring-loaded to propel the ball and release a cloud of smoke, but it wasn’t really being fired by gun-powder. The cannonball would receive just enough velocity to hit him in the stomach - and that it did. Any normal person would be knocked over and injured doing the stunt. But it’s important to note nonetheless - it wasn’t a real cannon.

It didn’t matter. The stunt was so wildly popular, the newsreel footage has lived on. It’s been featured all over popular culture. The slow-motion clip of him getting hit but that cannonball and the skin rippling black away from the impact is a popular stock footage clip used in everything. He was featured on the cartoon “Freakazoid!” And “The Fairly Oddparents” and was even referenced in Seinfeld. A whole episode of the Simpson’s had a bit about it where Homer performs the stunt. If you’re a Van Halen fan and have the album Van Halen three, you’ve seen it. That’s Frank Richards on the cover. Although he died in 1969 at the age of 81, Frank Cannonball Richards developed an act so original and unique, that 100 years later, we still recognize his image.

Evel Knievel: The Naming of a Legend

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -0400

The story of how legendary daredevil Evel Knievel got his name is one of those tales you hear and don't believe because it's just too good. In this episode, we talk about Knievel, how he got his name and quiz Celtic Magician Daniel GreenWolf.

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Harry Kellar: The Real Wizard of Oz

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -0400

Legend has it that Harry Kellar, a man who was once the most well-known magician in the world, was the inspiration behind the Wizard of Oz character in the popular L. Frank Baum children's books. In this episode, we learn a little bit about Harry Kellar, a little bit about the Wizard of Oz and a little bit about my wife, Alison!

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The Invention of WiFi and Hedy Lamarr

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0400

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Mac and Cheese: Thomas Jefferson's Fault?

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0400

Apparently there's a legend that Founding Father and 3rd United States President, Thomas Jefferson introduced Macaroni and Cheese to America. Since I had never heard this before, I take to the Internet in this episode to see if it's true. Then I invite The Albino Rhino, Matt Gwinn, on the show to play a quick quiz!

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Who was John Doe? A History of the Generic Name

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0400

We're all familiar with the use of "John Doe" or "Jane Doe" as a placeholder name or when an identity is unknown. But where did the name come from? This week, we do a deep dive into the history of John Doe and find out who he really was - then do a quick quiz with podcaster Wize Otero!

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Overthrowing the Government: The Insurrection in Wilmington

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0500

There has been one successful coup d'état in American History - a successful violent overthrowing of a city government in 1898. Sadly, it's a story of violence, politics and white supremacy. In this episode, we explore an unpleasant chapter of America's history that not many people know and then lighten the mood with a quiz at the end.

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The End of the World: A Doomsday News Video

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 20:57:13 -0500

Throughout the 1980s, there were rumors that CNN had produced a video to be broadcast if the world was ending. More than 30 years later, a former intern from the news network was able to shed some light on the subject. In this episode, we explore the famed "CNN Doomsday Tape" and quiz Comedian and Screenwriter Jay Black!

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Introducing: The Internet Says it's True

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 15:48:02 -0500

We’re back for a second season and this time with a brand new name - I’m introducing “The Internet Says it’s True!”

Every week a listener calls in with something they’ve recently learned from the Internet and I do a deep dive to learn all about it. It’s a show about learning new things. Sometimes they’re histories that we feel like we should have already known about like The hidden village under Central Park and sometimes they’re trivial things like the fact that the guy who invented Pringles was buried inside a Pringles can!

James Brown 1968: Healing a Nation’s Wounds (REBROADCAST of Episode 21)

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 04:00:00 -0500

I’m taking a few weeks off from the podcast, and since it’s Black History Month, I wanted to take this opportunity to highlight a few of the stories that I’ve done that honor the contributions and legacies of Black Americans. This week we’re going back to just a few weeks ago to Episode 21. Here’s “James Brown 1968: Healing a Nation’s Wounds”, originally broadcast on January 25th of this year.

I recently learned that historians credit a 1968 James Brown concert with saving the city of Boston from riots after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In this special episode, I tell the story of the Boston Garden Concert and how it almost never happened. Then we quiz my friend Josh Quillen.

The Black Swallow of Death: The Tale of Eugene Bullard (REBROADCAST of Episode 13)

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 04:00:00 -0500

Not many Americans know about the first black fighter pilot, Eugene Bullard. He was one of the most decorated War Heroes in France, fought in two world wars, was a spy, a jazz drummer, a boxer...and he was an American. In this episode, we explore the history of this amazing man.

The Hidden Village Under Central Park (REBROADCAST of Episode 2)

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0500

I’m taking a few weeks off from the podcast, and since it’s Black History Month, I wanted to take this opportunity to highlight a few of the stories that I’ve done that honor the contributions and legacies of Black Americans. This week I’m going ALL the way back to the second episode of Tell Me What to Google. here’s “The Hidden Village Under Central Park”, originally broadcast on September 14 of 2020.

Seneca Village was one of our nation’s first, free middle-class black communities. Its memory was nearly lost to history. In this podcast, we explore what happened to Seneca Village and speak with Nan Rothschild, Former Director of Museum Studies at Columbia University and a Research Professor at Barnard College, who has been studying Seneca Village since the mid 1990s.

Royal Family: A Hidden Documentary

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 04:00:00 -0500

In 1969, Queen Elizabeth II and her family were followed around by a film crew for a special documentary to provide a behind-the-scenes look at the Royal Family. While the public loved it, the Queen did not and it was banned forever. Until this month, when it was leaked to the internet. In this episode, we talk about the documentary and quiz my friend Lance Thompson!

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James Brown 1968: Healing a Nation’s Wounds

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 04:00:00 -0500

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The Vulcan Salute: The Power of a Feminine God

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 04:00:00 -0500

Did you know that Spock's "Vulcan Salute" in Star Trek was based on a Jewish Blessing? It's true! We explore the history of the hand signal and the accompanying phrase "Live Long and Prosper" in this episode, and then quiz Comedy Writer Jimmy Mak!

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The Pringles Can: The Man Who Invented it and his STRANGE Burial

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 04:00:00 -0500

Did you know the man who invented Pringles was BURIED inside a Pringles can? It's true and we discuss it in detail in this episode. Then we invite Erik Tait on the show to quiz him about it!

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New Years Eve: The TRUE History of the NYE Ball Drop

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 04:00:00 -0500

The dropping of the ball in NYC's Times Square on New Years Eve is a tradition seen by billions of people around the world. But did the tradition of dropping a ball start in New York? In this episode, we explore the real history of the dropping ball and quiz my friend, magician Peter Boie!

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The German Christmas Pickle: Tradition or Marketing?

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 04:00:00 -0500

Many Americans have heard of the age-honored German tradition of hanging Pickle-shaped ornament on the Christmas Tree. But is it really a tradition in Germany? This episode explores the truth and myths behind this German "tradition."

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Jumbo: The Jumbo-Sized History Behind the Word

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 04:00:00 -0500

Not many people realize that when we use the word "Jumbo" in the English language to denote something gigantic, we owe the origin of the word to a Barnum & Bailey circus elephant! In this episode, we explore the story behind Jumbo the Elephant and how it launched the use of a word to describe something that's larger-than-life. Then we quick my good friend Jonathan Burns!

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Orphan Trains: A Forgotten Piece of a Growing Nation

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 04:00:00 -0500

From 1854 to 1929 many orphaned children were placed onto trains in America's Eastern cities and taken West to find new families. These trains, which came to be known as "Orphan Trains," helped 200,000 children find a new home. In this episode, we interview Shaley George, the Curator of the National Orphan Train Complex in Concordia, KS and quiz her against Mindreader Eric Dittelman!

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Polio Outbreak: The Illicit Lemonade Stand

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 04:00:00 -0500

In 1941, a little girl in a Chicago suburb gave herself and 4 of her playmates Polio from her sidewalk lemonade stand. This episode explores this case study and how it helped scientists to understand the disease. Then we invite Comedian Marcus Monroe on the show to play the newest version of "Quiz a Friend!"

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The Black Swallow of Death: The Tale of Eugene Bullard

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 04:00:00 -0500

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A Sandwich by Any Other Name: Hoagies and Grinders

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 04:00:00 -0500

Have you ever wondered why we call a submarine sandwich a sub? Or why some people call them "hoagies," "grinders," or "spuckies?" In this episode, we examine the multitude of origins of some of these sandwich names and we chat with my friend Eric Dittelman (including a surprise visit from his mother)!

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Flying Under the Bridge: A Chuck Yeager Legend

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 04:00:00 -0500

There's a legend in West Virginia that in 1948, famed pilot Chuck Yeager flew an Air Force jet under a bridge in downtown Charleston. Over the years, the story has been embellished and exaggerated, but in this episode, we get to the truth. Then, I ask my pilot friend Doc Sacolick what would happen if he did the same.

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Photos: Doc's Zoom Background | A Photo of the South Side Bridge

Flea Circuses: The Tiniest Entertainers

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 04:00:00 -0500

Have you ever heard of the Flea Circus? If you're like me, you were surprised to find out the original flea circuses used REAL FLEAS! In this episode of Tell Me What to Google, we explore the history of the flea circus, and talk with Psychology Professor and Flea Circus Scholar Richard Wiseman.

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Willy Higinbotham: A Name You Should Know, but Don’t

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 04:00:00 -0500

Willy Higinbotham is considered by many to be the inventor of the world's first video game. But there's more - he was also on the team that helped create the world's first nuclear bomb! In this episode we explore Willy's game, "Tennis for Two" and chat with former video game developer and professional magician, Nick Locapo.

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Jasper Maskelyne: Winning WWII with Magic

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0400

In 1941, Master Magician Jasper Maskelyne was called upon by the British Army to create elaborate illusions to aid in the war effort in North Africa. But for the first time in Tell Me What to Google history, I'm calling this legend into question! In this episode, I examine this unusual story in detail and chat with magician Erik Tait about its veracity!

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A Sticky Situation: The Boston Molasses Flood of 1919

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0400

In 1919, a flood of Molasses devastated the North End neighborhood of Boston. In this episode we talk about the disaster in detail and even discuss some of the possible reasons for the horrible killer wave of sweet molasses. Then we chat with writer, speaker and Bostonian Amma Marfo to see if she's heard of it!

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Lightning Never Strikes Twice: Except for Roy Sullivan

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 03:00:00 -0400

This week we examine the curious case of Human Lightning Rod, Roy Sullivan. Roy became famous for having been struck SEVEN different times by lightning during his career as a National Park Ranger. We do a deep dive into Roy's electrifying story and then chat with my friend, Mindreader Eric Dittelman!

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To Boldly Go: How Spacemen Poo and Pee

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 03:00:00 -0400

Using the bathroom in space has never been easy. And since the early NASA space missions of the 1960s, engineers have been solving this problem in ingenious ways. In this episode, we explore some of the many ways Astronauts have been able to go number 1 and 2. And we call Comedy Magician Erik Tait to see if he know what we've just learned!

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Blue in the Face: How Humans Turn Blue

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 03:00:00 -0400

In this episode, we learn that people who take the holistic concoction Colloidal Silver may turn their skin blue! And an inbred family from Kentucky has been blue-ing themselves for 200 years. Then we talk with the hilarious Comedian & Juggler Marcus Monroe to ask him of his knowledge on the topic!

The Original Blue Man Group?
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Dung Beetles: Crappy Celestial Travelers

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 03:00:00 -0400

In this episode, we explore the bizarre fact that - like Galileo himself - African Dung Beetles use the stars to navigate! As a bonus, we talk with Eric Warrant, Professor of Biology at Lund University and co-author of the ground-breaking discovery.

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The Hidden Village Under Central Park

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 03:00:00 -0400

Seneca Village was one of our nation’s first, free middle-class black communities. Its memory was nearly lost to history. In this podcast, we explore what happened to Seneca Village and speak with Nan Rothschild, Former Director of Museum Studies at Columbia University and a Research Professor at Barnard College, who has been studying Seneca Village since the mid 1990s.

Cap'n Crunch Has a Real Name

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 15:12:45 -0400

Did you know Cap'n Crunch has a real name? In this episode, we learn all about Cap'n Crunch's backstory. Then we quiz my good friend Josh Quillen! Crew Kit - Photo 1 Crew Kit - Photo 2 Crew Kit - Photo 3 (Spoiler)