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The Devil and the Deadline: How One Night Created a Book That…
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Join us as three friends come together in a delightful blend of education and hilarity. We take turns teaching each other about the most unusual and obscure topics imaginable. From the history of sporks to the secret lives of ants, no subject is off-limits for our light-hearted yet informative discussions. Expect a generous sprinkle of laughter, quirky anecdotes, and plenty of friendly banter as we explore the wackiest corners of knowledge. So, come pull up a virtual chair, pour yourself a beverage of choice, and let's embark on a journey of learning and laughter.
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- The Devil and the Deadline: How One Night Created a Book That Shouldn’t Exist · 55 min · Sesong 3 Episode 8Send us Fan Mail A monk, a deadline, and a three-foot manuscript: that’s the wild origin story pinned to the Codex Gigas, better known as the Devil’s Bible. We start with the…
- Math-Blaster Never Sent Me to Hell: The Strange World of The Cosmology of Kyoto · 57 min · Sesong 3 Episode 7Send us Fan Mail A learning game that doesn’t coddle you but still teaches with precision and care—that’s the rabbit hole we fall into as we trace edutainment’s highs and lows…
- "He Was No Arthur": The Footnote That Forged a Crown · 1 t 4 min · Sesong 3 Episode 6Send us Fan Mail What makes some stories transcend time while others fade away? King Arthur's legend has captivated audiences for over 1,500 years, morphing with each retelling…
- From Meditation to Mass Murder: The Lethal Path of Aum Shinrikyo · 57 min · Sesong 3 Episode 5Send us Fan Mail How does a yoga studio transform into a terrorist organization? The story of Aum Shinrikyo offers a chilling glimpse into the dark evolution of what may be…
- From Kriegsspiel to Killstreaks: Simulating Strategy Across Centuries · 1 t 1 min · Sesong 3 Episode 4Send us Fan Mail The desire to practice life's significant moments before they happen is deeply human. What if we could rehearse our wedding, our parenting decisions, or even our…
- Chernobyl: Pride Goeth Before the Fallout · 1 t 7 min · Sesong 3 Episode 3Send us Fan Mail What happens when national pride collides with nuclear disaster? The Chernobyl catastrophe of April 26, 1986 stands as a haunting reminder of technological…
- Wills, Wombs, and Wagers: The Great Stork Derby · 1 t 4 min · Sesong 3 Episode 2Send us Fan Mail When Charles Vance Miller died on Halloween 1926, few could have predicted the bizarre legacy this childless Toronto lawyer would leave behind. Born to humble…
- Clark's Confrontations, Popeye's Punches, and Betty's Boops: Max Fleischer’s Masterpieces · 1 t 2 min · Sesong 3 Episode 1Send us Fan Mail Max Fleischer might be the most influential animator you've never heard of. While Disney and Looney Tunes dominate our cultural memory of early animation, this…
- Mind the Gap: Brain Rot and the Generational Divide · 53 min · Sesong 2 Episode 12Send us Fan Mail Remember the thrill of hearing a dial-up modem connect or the excitement of seeing a message pop up on your screen from a friend miles away? Join us on a…
- Mountains of Muck: The Great Manure Crisis of 1894 · 1 t 1 min · Sesong 2 Episode 11Send us Fan Mail What if you had to choose between your computer and the internet—could you even imagine life without them? Join Ron and me as we kick off with some lighthearted…
- Strange Tingles: Love, Paradox, and Politics at the Hugo Awards · 60 min · Sesong 2 Episode 10Send us Fan Mail What if the very fabric of science fiction awards was shaken by an unexpected hero? Join us as we celebrate Doug’s temporary exit for fatherhood bliss and dive…
- Shadows of the Season: Krampus, St. Nicholas, and Frau Perchta · 1 t 1 min · Sesong 2 Episode 9Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how a kitschy grandma's garden ornament could end up in a museum? Join us as we kick off the holiday season with this light-hearted tale…
- Necropolitics: Manipulating History Through the Dead · 1 t 0 min · Sesong 2 Episode 8Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found justice in the most unexpected places? In our latest podcast episode, we open with tales from everyday life, where a cheeky raccoon and a…
- Hell on Screen: The Unstoppable Impact of Doom · 50 min · Sesong 2 Episode 7Send us Fan Mail What if a game from the '90s could still captivate tech wizards and gamers alike today? Join us as we traverse the rich legacy of Doom, an iconic first-person…
- The Ripper Retold: Unveiling Gender in Victorian London’s Darkest Corners · 57 min · Sesong 2 Episode 6Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself in a spirited debate over the merits of turkey at Thanksgiving? Join us as we embark on a culinary clash, with Ron and Doug…
- Fair Play Through Time: Sportsmanship from Plato to the Present · 1 t 9 min · Sesong 2 Episode 5Send us Fan Mail What defines true sportsmanship, and where do we draw the line between cunning strategy and unsportsmanlike behavior? Join us for an intriguing discussion…
- Visitors from the Void: Tracing the Transformation of the Alien Image · 1 t 6 min · Sesong 5 Episode 4Send us Fan Mail What if the eerie feeling you get on a late-night drive past a cemetery isn’t just your imagination? Join Ron, Doug, and Don on Uncannery as we blur the…
- The Timeless Dance: Backgammon From Ancient Roots to Modern Revival · 1 t 0 min · Sesong 2 Episode 3Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered which board game might be the oldest in the world? Join us on a whimsical exploration as we tackle this age-old question, journeying through the…
- Mirroring Infinity: How EVE Online Reflects and Constructs Culture · 1 t 21 min · Sesong 2 Episode 2Send us Fan Mail Wild boar pepperoni on a pizza—sounds enticing, doesn't it? Well, it wasn't quite the culinary revelation we hoped for, but it certainly made for a memorable…
- Chilled to the Bone: The Science Behind Fear’s Physicality · 59 min · Sesong 2 Episode 1Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how fear can be both thrilling and comforting? Join us as Ron embraces his goth side with a Sisters of Mercy shirt while Doug hilariously struggles…
