Podcast Episodes

Zheng He | Did China Almost Rule the World?

Episode 280

Imagine this: hundreds of massive ships rolling into your harbor. No gunfire, no war, just presence. That’s how Zhang He made nations bow. His fleet flexed power without destroying cities. Along the …

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Conan vs Leno: The Tonight Show Fight

Episode 279

Late-night TV has always been filled with laughs, interviews, and drama. But one of the biggest behind-the-scenes showdowns happened between Conan O'Brien and Jay Leno. This is the story of how two c…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Alfred Packer Ate Five Guys, No Burgers

Episode 278

In the winter of 1874, six men entered the snowy Colorado mountains. Only one came out. That man was Alfred Packer, and what followed became one of the most chilling survival stories in American hist…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

The Cadaver Synod | He Put a Dead Pope on Trial

Episode 277

In 897 AD, a genuinely shocking event occurred in Rome. A dead pope was put on trial. You read that right. A corpse, dressed in full church robes, was placed on a throne and judged in front of an aud…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

McDonald’s Monopoly - The One That Jaron Doesn't Want to Do

Episode 276

For years, the McDonald's Monopoly game made people believe they could win big. From free fries to million-dollar prizes, millions of people peeled those little game pieces, hoping to strike it rich.…

Published on 3 months ago

Justin Posey | Tech Genius Starts Massive New Treasure Hunt

Episode 275

In the world of hidden riches, one man took things to a whole new level. His name is Justin Posey, and he’s not your average tech guy. He’s a software engineer, a collector, and a creative thinker. B…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Forrest Fenn and His Deadly Treasure Hunt

Episode 274

Forrest Fenn was a decorated Air Force pilot, art dealer, and author who lived in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He collected rare artifacts from around the world. After surviving cancer in the late 1980s, he…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Joy Milne | The Woman Who Can Smell Parkinson’s

Episode 273

It all started at a science conference. A woman named Joy Milne stood up after a lecture on Parkinson’s disease and asked the speaker, “Why do people with Parkinson’s smell like that?”

The scientis…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Who Was the Hollywood Con Queen | Ep 272

Episode 272

It all started with a phone call. A photographer in Colorado received an offer from a well-known Hollywood producer. She said she needed photos taken in Jakarta, Indonesia, for a Netflix pitch. The c…

Published on 4 months ago

Le Corbusier | How This Architect Changed City Life Forever

Episode 271

When you look around your city today, you might notice that a lot of buildings look the same. Fast food restaurants, apartments, and office parks often blend together. One man played a significant ro…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago