Podcast Episodes

That Time a Swedish Queen Became So Enlightened, She Quit Being the Queen

Christina wasn't your average monarch of her day -- while many rulers sought to subjugate and terrorize their kingdoms, she sought to acquire knowledge, and to empower the public with information. Of…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

CLASSIC: The Poetic Justice of Death by Molten Gold

It's a grisly death familiar to many fans of fiction and fantasy -- a hapless, greedy villain meets their end by having molten metal, often lead or gold, poured upon them or down their throats. But w…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

You Auto-go to the Drive-in, Part Two: Driving In and Out of History

What made drive-in theatres so iconic? What led to their demise? In the second part of this week's two-part episode, Ben, Noel and Max investigate the rise and fall of the old-school drive-in.

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Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

You Auto-go to the Drive-in, Part One: Cars Meet Cinema

Have you ever visited a drive-in theatre? These fascinating outfits are increasingly rare in 2024, but not too long ago they were all the rage. In the first part of this week's two-part episode, Ben,…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

CLASSIC: Japan, Baseball and the Curse of the Colonel

First things first: You may think Kentucky Fried Chicken is popular in the States, but we've got nothing on Japan. Join the guys as they delve into a story involving baseball, fried chicken, supersti…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

The Disturbing History of Last Meals, Part Two: Famous Final Snacks

Now that we know the origin of last meals, it's time to dive into the reality of this somewhat disturbing practice. In the second part of this special two-part episode, Ben and Noel don't just walk e…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

The Disturbing History of Last Meals, Part One: A Creepy Origin Story

It's a classic trope of crime stories and folklore across the planet: a criminal due for execution is granted one last meal as a send-off to the afterlife. But where exactly does this strange practic…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

CLASSIC: That Time the US Built a Flying Aircraft Carrier

Nowadays airships are seen as historical relics or novelties meant to fly overhead during sports games. However, not so long ago, the US military thought airships might be the future of warfare. Toda…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

CLASSIC: Yes, Those are Corpses in the Diorama

The Carnegie Museum of Natural History is one of the most storied institutions of its kind in the United States, and it's chockful of priceless objects from across the span of history and the globe. …

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

CLASSIC: Weird People Who Built Weird Things

Simeon Ellerton spent years building a house out of stones he found and carried home, one by one. Rejected by his one true love, Edward Leeskalnin spent decades erecting a bizarre monument for her, b…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago