148. Kate McCarthy

A sepia portrait of Sister Kate McCarthy in her habit and dark-rimmed glasses

Sister Kate McCarthy, seen either about to choke a fascist or critique your cursive.

Sister Kate McCarthy was a six-foot nun who killed Nazis. If you aren’t already into this story, I don’t know that I can help you. Join us and returning guest Kris Boruff (of the Movie Trap podcast) as we continue our miniseries on anti-fascist history! Zach gives us an impossible movie title task, Kris talks about how to hide a nun, and—for one lucky listener—Brian unlocks a suppressed nun fetish.

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147. Raoul Wallenberg

Raoul Wallenberg

A young Raoul Wallenberg, being told to “look virtuous”

CONTENT WARNING: This episode deals with the violence of the Holocaust. We don’t go into graphic detail, but it also can’t be avoided.

We wrap up our con artists miniseries and kick off our “Resisting Fascism” miniseries (the fascists made us do it) by talking about someone who used his con artist skills for the ultimate good: Raoul Wallenberg! Special guest Bridget Callahan joins us, and helps us remember that we are still technically a comedy podcast! Zach, Bridget, and Brian want you to help fight fascism with whatever tools you have (also it’s very late at night and I’m mad so this is in lieu of the traditional show notes).

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135. Witold Pilecki

Witold Pilecki, who chose to be here

Witold Pilecki, who chose to be here

One more spy story before the Halloween season, and this time we’re looking at bona fide hero Witold Pilecki. Joining us to discuss this sensitive topic is returning guest, Denver comedy’s own Jose McCall. Zach reacquaints himself with an early 2000s director, Jose discusses when it’s appropriate to be a square and a snitch, and Brian is tasked with possibly the trickiest alternate history yet.

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129. Virginia Hall

Virginia Hall, not snitching.

Virginia Hall, not snitching.

We’re back, and our series on spies continues! This week, we welcome Lauren Faits (of the Bebop Beat and She-Ra: Progressive of Power podcasts) to help us examine Allied WWII spy Virginia Hall! Zach slowly recovers his hosting mojo, Lauren lauds all the great progress America has made sine the early 20th century, and Brian warns of the siren’s song of Quizno’s.

Update: Friend of the show Danny Ramos is thankfully out of the hospital! He still needs our support, so if you can, please consider contributing to his GoFundMe.

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CLASSIC: Ernest Shackleton

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

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.

124. Rebecca Lee Crumpler

Rebecca Lee Crumpler (unconfirmed photo)

Rebecca Lee Crumpler (unconfirmed photo)

Help us say farewell to our Medical History miniseries with special guest Allison Rose as we discuss medical pioneer Rebecca Lee Crumpler! Zach revisits some of our saddest hits, Allison refuses to save Brian from himself, and Brian asks the question on everyone’s lips.

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Episode 90: Cathay Williams

We’re back! And we brought Caitie Hannan with us! We’re talking about Cathay Williams, actual hero! Zach revisits his halcyon days of not being murdered at camp, Caitie gives us a dishonorable discharge, and Brian calls out fake birds.

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Episode 89: Powhatan Beaty

The wonderful Danny Ramos joins us to talk about war hero, actor, and triple-threat Powhatan Beaty! Zach finds commonalities with our subject, Danny reveals theatre kid secrets, and Brian talks about the improv games of history.

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Episode 66: Jeanette Rankin

The terrific Christie Buchele returns to help us discuss the remarkable Jeannette Rankin! Meanwhile, Zach shares his drinking problem with Brian, Christie isn’t here for any nerd crap, and Brian definitely just saw Avengers.

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