A Cast of Pods

The podcast showcases the Battle of Bangkusay, a naval battle in 1571 in the Philippines. The battle represented the last significant indigenous resistance against the Spanish conquest of Manila. Mult...

25 Nov 202411min

Multiple sources detail the numerous legends surrounding Dyer Lane in Roseville, California, a road reputedly haunted. Accounts include tales of cursed witches, a ghostly police car, a phantom farmer,...

24 Nov 202415min

Following the removal of four dams on the Klamath River, salmon are returning to their historic spawning grounds. This monumental dam removal project, the largest in US history, is a victory for local...

24 Nov 202417min

Toyota is investing an additional $500 million in Joby Aviation, a company developing electric air taxis, bringing its total investment to $894 million in 2004. This investment will fund Joby's certif...

24 Nov 202410min

The article explores the surprising history of mezcal production in Mexico, revealing a significant influence from Filipino distilling techniques introduced via the Manila Galleon trade route. Filipin...

24 Nov 202414min

This podcast investigates California Governor Gavin Newsom's acquisition of a $9.1 million home, questioning how he could afford such a property on his public servant salary. The article alleges that ...

23 Nov 202416min

This podcast explores Coca-Cola's long history with coca leaves, revealing the company's involvement in importing and, briefly, domestically cultivating them. While Coca-Cola removed cocaine from its ...

23 Nov 202412min

The sources detail the legend of Yamashita's Treasure, a cache of gold and other valuables allegedly hidden by the Japanese army in the Philippines during World War II. The first source focuses on Rog...

23 Nov 202411min