24: The 1303 Crown Jewels Heist pt2 and Tanuki balls
This week we conclude Richard of Pudlicott's 1303 heist of Edward Longshanks' crown jewels and learn about Meiji era political cartoons involving Tanuki balls. A listener email explains the beaverly o...
3 Juli 20241h 34min
23: Taco Bell Paintings and the 1303 Crown Jewels Heist pt1
This week we learn about Mark T. Smith's iconic Taco Bell paintings and Richard of Pudlicott's plan to rob Edward Longshanks in 1303. A listener email explains how failing to learn the Persian languag...
26 Juni 20241h 28min
22: The Great Moon Hoax of 1835 pt2 and Colonel Thomas Blood
This week we conclude the story of the Great Moon Hoax of 1835 and learn about crown jewel thief Colonel Thomas Blood. A listener email explains why ancient Greek statues always had tiny wieners.Episo...
19 Juni 20241h 30min
21: 1904 Olympic Marathon and The Great Moon Hoax of 1835 pt1
This week we learn about the 1904 Olympic marathon and The Great Moon Hoax of 1835. A listener email teaches us how to dance with the devil.Episode Tabs:The 1904 Olympic Marathon May Have Been the Str...
12 Juni 20241h 28min
20: Frank Dux, Fata Morganas, and McGruff the Crime Dog
This week we are joined by special guest Miles Greb (Plastic Plesiosaur Podcast) as we learn about Bloodsport's Frank Dux, Fata Morganas, and McGruff the Crime Dog. A listener email reveals a special ...
5 Juni 20241h 39min
19: MacArthur Maze pt 2 and Rose O'Neill
This week we wrap up the MacArthur Maze debacle and learn about pioneering cartoonist Rose O'Neill. A listener email dives into the mysterious poisoning of a Chinese billionaire.Episode Tabs:Rebuildin...
29 Maj 20241h 28min
18: Trial of Anne Hutchinson and MacArthur Maze pt 1
This week we learn about the renegade Anne Hutchinson and how the MacArthur Maze was reconstructed in record time after a fire. A listener email explains the sword-fighting roots of the Best Man.Episo...
22 Maj 20241h 25min
17: Fake buildings, Sperm Whale Defenses, and Sea Lego
This week we are joined by special guest Steven Ray Morris (My Favorite Murder, See Jurassic Right) as we learn about fake buildings, Sperm whale defense tactics, and Lego lost at sea. A listener emai...
15 Maj 20241h 34min
