CLASSIC: Ronald Ross

Ronald Ross, little poem boy.

Welp, we got the COVID. Fortunately, your hosts are vaccinated and boosted so our symptoms are comparatively mild but they’re still kicking our beautiful butts. So we’re posting this classic episode from our Medical History miniseries. Enjoy, and we’ll be back soon!

It’s bloodsuckers and bad poetry this episode as we discuss Malaria researcher and semi-toolbag Ronald Ross with returning favorite Kate Strobel! Zach sings the pop-punk hits of 1888, Kate asks you to support public broadcasting, and Brian reads off his browser history.

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CLASSIC: Werner Von Braun

Werner von Braun in his metaphor room.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone celebrating! We took the week off to be with family and hit our cranberry quota for the year. We reached back into the archives for this favorite episode from our miniseries on the Space Race: Werner Von Braun, feat. Nate Earl!

Thanks to everyone whose donated to the show in the last week! You’ll still be thanked on air, but we’re gonna wait until a new episode so we can do it right!

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Part one of our 1600 part series on Nazi scientists working in America: this episode we discuss Wernher Von Braun and the early days of NASA! The hilarious Nate Earl returns and Clippy’s in there too. Meanwhile, Zach reveals what’s behind the kimono, Nate packs for his ocean voyage, and Brian finally uses his BA.

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CLASSIC: Julius Caesar

This is it, the last classic episode before our triumphant* return! We’re going back to the very beginning to bring you Jose Macall talking about Julius Caesar (A.K.A. the episode that eventually inspired our t-shirt).

Triumph may vary, not guaranteed in Kentucky.
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Jose Macall joins us for our discussion of Julius Caesar, and maybe our most nonsense-filled episode yet! We did it! Zach tells us when it's appropriate to touch a horse, Jose gives the majority of mummies a bad rap, and Brian teaches etiquette for a Celiac-friendly cannibal buffet.

CLASSIC: Philippe Petain

Philippe Petain, in his “Nazi collaborator” phase.

Two more classic episodes before we finally return! Thanks to everyone for sticking with us and everyone who is checking out the show for the first time. Enjoy this favorite from January 2018 with the hilarious Greg Ellis helping us discuss Philippe Petain!
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The hilarious Greg Ellis drops in to help us discuss General Phillipe Petain! Zach offers us a dictator’s retirement plan, Greg finds the most delightful name in all of history, and Brian has clearly been watching Looney Toons.

CLASSIC: Teddy Roosevelt

Teddy Roosevelt (Art by Junji Ito)

We’re getting ready to return in the next couple weeks, with hot, steaming, fresh from the oven episodes! I maybe wrote this description while I was hungry. Enjoy this absolute classic featuring the wonderful Zach Welch: Teddy Roosevelt!
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You're not seeing double, it's two episode 47s (because Brian skipped episode 41)! This time, we welcome the hilarious Zach Welch back to the show to help us talk about Teddy Roosevelt! Zach Powers tries to get us excited about working out, Zach Welch reveals an exotic diet secret, and Brian discovers a shocking truth about Nancy Reagan!

CLASSIC: Robert Smalls

Robert Smalls, US Representative

Only a couple more classic episodes left, because Brian’s leave keeps extending itself! Everything’s fine though, medicine just takes a while. Anyway, enjoy this flashback to Civil War hero Robert Smalls with Captain America: Civil War hero Andres Becerril.
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The hilarious Andres Becerril helps us kick off the Civil War by talking about Robert Smalls! Zach racks up a classic mayo moment, Andres does Robert Smalls’ star chart , and Brian reaches into the listener mailbag.

CLASSIC: The Titanic

How it started, how it’s going

Brian’s still on leave, but not for much longer! While we’re getting ready to bring you fresh episodes, enjoy this all time heavy-hitter with Shannon Campe and Jen Kolic, The Titanic!

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Ahoy! We have a super special episode for you! Jen Kolic and Shannon Campe come aboard to help us talk about the King of the Boats: Titanic! Zach describes the perfect amount of InfoWars, Shannon's story goes to the dogs, Jen sings the national anthem of the booze cruise, and Brian asks for ghost advice

CLASSIC: Belle Gunness

Belle Gunness, thinkin’ ‘bout murderin’.

We reach back into the archives one more time for this Halloween favorite featuring the brilliant Rachel Weeks helping us discuss Belle Gunness: farm owner, pig feeder, and *checks notes* remorseless serial killer. Brian’s leave continues, but hopefully we’ll be back to new episodes in a couple weeks! Thanks for sticking with us through this time, we so appreciate your support!

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Happy Halloween everyone! The scarily funny Rachel Weeks (RacHELL SHReeks) returns to the show to help us talk about our special Halloween topic, Belle Gunness! Zach (Zach "Telekinetic" Powers) christens Insurance Fraud Celebration Month, Rachel does some recruiting for Pig Farm University, and Brian (Brain Flayin') reaches into his Norwegian candy bag!

CLASSIC: Ida B. Wells & The White Rose

Ida B. Wells-Barnett

While Brian’s leave continues, please enjoy one of our all-time favorite episodes! In the wake of the 2016 election, we scrapped our usual format and recorded a two-parter with special guests Janae Burris and Christie Buchele. We bring you part two, where Janae and Christie discuss a couple of historical resistance heroes: Ida B. Wells & the White Rose.
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We’re thrilled to be joined once again by Janae Burris and Christie Buchele for another special episode! Janae and Christie are here to talk about Ida B. Wells and the White Rose, and we still try to deal with the election of President Putin’s puffier cousin. In this episode, Zach calls Gollum on his horseshit, Janae practices her new closer, Christie asserts her place on the list of very important people, and Brian abandons all hope of segues. As serious as this episode gets, one of the best tangents ever in the show happens in this episode, so check it out!

Sophie Scholl, part of the White Rose.

CLASSIC: Ernest Shackleton

Ernest Shackleton, seen here being hot and grizzled at the same time.

While Brian is away on family leave, please enjoy this classic episode from December 29th, 2018: Ernest Shackleton featuring Jordan Doll! We’ll be back soon, and hope you like these nostalgic tastes until then.
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It’s a New Year’s miracle! The brilliant Jordan Doll returns for this all in-person recording where we talk about Ernest Shackleton! Zach reboots the Ernest series, Jordan reads from his Mountain Dew thesis, and Brian shows off his well of Green Day knowledge.

CLASSIC: Sir Roger Casement

Sir Roger Casement

While Brian is on family leave, please enjoy this episode from March 17th, 2018: Sir Roger Casement featuring Byron Graham.
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Hilarious rogue Byron Graham returns to the show to help us discuss Human Rights pioneer, Irish patriot, and very hot guy Roger Casement! Zach helpfully explains the differences between Byron and Brian, Byron repurposes some schoolyard rhymes, and Brian shouts out 2 Chainz!