The Lincoln Legends - Part Four: Smoke and Fire
In the 4th and final part of my series on the legends surrounding Lincoln and his assassination, I look at the false urban legend that John Wilkes Booth was not actually killed but rather escaped just...
25 Helmi 202552min
The Lincoln Legends - Part Three: Puppet Masters and Masterminds
In the 3rd part of my series on the legends surrounding Lincoln, I further examine conspiracy theories suggesting the plot to assassinate was much larger, involving some of the favorite culprits of co...
11 Helmi 202554min
The Lincoln Legends - Part Two: A Conspiracy, Simple or Grand
In the second part of the series, we look at the plot to assassinate Lincoln, and the claims that it was a much larger conspiracy than history suggests. Get 3 months of premium wireless service for $1...
28 Tammi 202554min
The Lincoln Legends - Part One: Larger Than Life
In the 2025 season premiere, I kick off a series about the myths and conspiracy theories surrounding Abraham Lincoln's assassination with a look at the misconceptions and legends that surround this mu...
14 Tammi 202546min
The Roots of the Christmas Tree (Another Very Historically Blind Xmas!)
In this year's annual holiday special, I examine the roots of the Christmas tree custom to determine its origins and whether it is indeed a pagan survival, as many claim. Check out the show merch, per...
23 Joulu 202448min
Patreon Release: A Very Shroomy Xmas!
In this holiday special minisode from last year, I tackle the claims of entheogen theorists who suggest, falsely, that almost all Christmas traditions really derive from Siberian cultures' use of hall...
17 Joulu 202422min
Special Presentation: Plodding Through the Presidents - Conspiracy Theories and the Corrupt Bargain with Mark Cheathem
In this special presentation, I share an episode of the wonderful podcast Plodding Through the Presidents, in which hosts Howard and Jessica Dorre discuss the many myths, mysteries, and scandals surro...
3 Joulu 20241h 9min
The Thanksgiving Union (Holiday Bonus Minisode)
This holiday bonus minisode presents my personal thoughts on the upcoming holiday, in the wake of the election, reflecting on the establishment of the national holiday during the Civil War. Music on t...
26 Marras 202414min
