A Ridiculous History of Processed Cheese
Let's be honest: cheese is inherently weird. As humanity advanced, civilizations leveraged positively alchemical science to arrive at the perfect cheeseburger melt. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and M...
20 Maalis 202532min
The Darién Gap, or: the Real Reason Scotland Lost Its Independence
Scotland is a fascinating place, with its own rich culture, cuisine and history. Today, it's part of the United Kingdom -- but this wasn't always the case. Join Ben, Noel and Max as they dive into Sco...
18 Maalis 202539min
CLASSIC: Oregon Was a White Supremacist Paradise
Today Portland, Oregon is often portrayed as a left-leaning haven for hipsters across the country, but the original Oregon was a vastly different place. Listen in to learn more about the ridiculous ai...
15 Maalis 202543min
Apple Versus Apple: The Beatles' Decades-long IP War
Spoiler: The Beatles are kind of famous. Yet even worldwide acclaim didn't make them immune to lawsuits. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore the strange story of Apple Inc and Apple Corps, t...
13 Maalis 202538min
Ancient Wonders of the Modern World: The (Alleged) Hanging Gardens of Babylon
We've all heard of The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World -- but what are they, exactly? What made these specific seven creations wonders? Why are some equally impressive structures not considered won...
11 Maalis 202540min
CLASSIC: Project A119: The Cold War Plan to Nuke the Moon!
It sounds like something straight out of your favorite sketch comedy show -- what if a crack team of scientists joined forces with the world's most powerful military on a mission to nuke the moon? Don...
8 Maalis 202530min
The US Camel Corps, Part Two: The Legend of the Red Ghost
As Major Wayne and company finally make the US Camel Corps a reality, tensions continue to rise across the US: the increasingly divided North and South stand at the brink of war. As Ben, Noel and retu...
6 Maalis 202549min
The US Camel Corps, Part One: Several People With A Really Weird Dream
Let's face it: camels look goofy. And we say this with great affection! In fact, the camel's seemingly awkward appearance is the result of some stellar adaptation toward survival in one of the world's...
4 Maalis 202546min
