Kayfabe (Encore)
One of my dirty secrets is that I’m a fan of pro wrestling. Whenever I tell people this the first thing I inevitably hear is, “you know it’s fake right?” This idea that people think professional wrest...
28 Dec 202011min
The Six Star General (Encore)
If you look at the list of officer ranks in the United States armed forces, there are 10 ranks listed which are held today They go from Second Lieutenant all the way up to the rank of General, which i...
27 Dec 202012min
Atlantropa: The Most Ridiculous Idea Ever (Encore)
In the aftermath of the horrors of WWI, many people in Europe wanted to find a better future going forward. A future of peace and prosperity, where energy, food, and jobs would be available for everyo...
26 Dec 202011min
The Last Crow War Chief (Encore)
This episode is the story of a man, who if you don’t know his name, you probably should: Joe Medicine Crow. Joe Medicine Crow was a scholar, an author, a historian, a spokesperson, and a warrior. In f...
25 Dec 20209min
The Most Dominant Athlete Ever (Encore)
Question: Who is the most dominant athlete of all time? It’s an interesting question and one which has started endless pub debates. Is that a basketball player like Michael Jordan, a baseball player l...
24 Dec 20209min
The Empire That Never Existed (Encore)
The Byzantine Empire was one of the greatest empires in world history, yet at no point was there ever an empire that went by that name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23 Dec 202010min
Why is Christmas on December 25?
Every year, people around the world celebrate Christmas on December 25. In many countries, it is the biggest single holiday of the year. Why is it celebrated on December 25? Is there any historical ba...
22 Dec 20208min
Catalonian Christmas Traditions
Catalonia is a unique region. They have their own Romance language, their own customs, and cuisine, and when it comes to the Christmas season, they have their own traditions. In fact, when it comes t...
21 Dec 20206min
