32: The year of 5 Roman Emperors and Colossal Squids
On this very special episode we KEEP IT JOSIE by learning how Rome had 5 different emperors in the year 193 and what makes a colossal squid versus a giant squid. A listener email explains why southern...
28 Aug 20241h 42min
31: Groom of the Stool, World's Oldest Cat, & Art in the Olympics
This week we are joined by special guest Alex Brodt as we learn about the Groom of the Stool, how Rick Perry's cousin raised the world's oldest cat, and the brief period in time when Art was an Olympi...
21 Aug 20241h 14min
30: Alligator Joe and Australian Camels
This week we learn about the insane story of Alligator Joe and how camels ended up in Australia. A listener email explored Mary Toft's strange birthing practices.Episode Tabs:When Kids Played With All...
14 Aug 20241h 20min
29: Target Husk and Pompeian Graffiti
This week we learn about the legendary Hollywood Target that took forever to get built and Pompeian graffiti. A listener email shows us the best dog who gets the most pats.Episode Tabs:The 'Target Hus...
7 Aug 20241h 14min
28: Skydiving Beavers and Cynthia the Gaba Girl
This week we learn about skydiving beavers, WW2 bat bombs, and Cynthia the Gaba Girl. A listener email informs us of the communion wafer monopoly.Episode Tabs:Why 76 Beavers Were Forced to Skydive int...
31 Juli 20241h 28min
27: Comic-Con 2024 Special
This week we're in San Diego for Comic-Con where we learn about the history of Cosplay and the world's greatest autograph collector, Joseph Mikulec. A listener email shows us a livestream of a real-li...
24 Juli 20241h 35min
26: Pig Butchering, Mohammad Khordadian, & the Tiffany Problem
In this week's highly anticipated crossover episode, we are joined by House of Pod's Dr. Kaveh Hoda as we learn about Pig Butchering, famed Iranian dancer Mohammad Khordadian, and the Tiffany Problem....
17 Juli 20241h 56min
25: Kumitab!! (500 Open Stabs)
In honor of reaching our 25th episode milestone, this week we host the ancient tournament of Kumitab! Join our battle royale as we pit some of our craziest tab subjects against one another including a...
10 Juli 20241h 20min
