The History Buffet

On this week's episode Joey & Stock discuss the "Oldest Soldier of Europe" also known as Jean Thurel. Thurel served in the French military for 90 years, fighting in four major wars, multiple continents, and living in three centuries! We also discuss the Callanish Scottish standing stones that predate Stonehenge. We also discuss regional colloquialisms and our thoughts on recent Star Wars media. Li...

This week on the History Buffet learn all about the first ever murder trial to take place in Indiana's Fountain County. This case involves Edward Hannegan, a prominent U.S. politician, and Lew Wallace, famous author. Also this week we take a look at the shortest-serving world leaders. Not based on their stature but on their time as heads of state. Listen and enjoy!

On this episode The History Buffet goes live from the cemetery with the most dead vice presidents in the country! Crown Hill Cemetery is the third largest (non-governmental) cemetery in the United States and is filled with interesting epitaphs, authors, bank robbers, inventors, vice presidents, and the 23rd president of the United States. Join Joey and Stock as they banter and explore this histori...

On this episode of the History Buffet Joey and Stock honor the late Tina Turner! Learn all about Tina's historical musical career from her Guinness World Record setting performance in Rio de Janeiro to her wild connection to French king Louis Philippe I the "Citizen King". Woven in between are Stock's amazing stories of the various Tina Turner concerts he's attended over the years. You won't want...

On this episode of the History Buffet learn all about the Great Locomotive Chase of the American Civil War, a movie style train heist but real! Also learn about the methamphetamine drug Pervitin which was used by the Wehrmacht to fuel the Nazi advances during the blitzkrieg. Joey and Stock also discuss their thoughts on AI such as Chat GPT and Midjourney. There is also a special guest appearance.....

On this episode of the History Buffet learn all about the time that Mao Zedong gifted mangoes to some factory workers. As a result of this gift and the cult of personality that surrounded the Chairman Mao the workers began to show reverence to these mangoes in some very interesting ways. Also on this episode learn fascinating facts about New Zealand! Forecasts in Elvish, Maori traditions, amazing...

On this episode of The History Buffet learn all about the strange and spooky history of the "Bedsheet Ghosts". What was once the most terrifying image of the deceased is now seen as a lighthearted decoration for the spooky season, how did this transition happen? Also learn about an unconventional yet violent alternative to divorce in Medieval Europe... divorce by combat! What were the best (and wo...

This week learn all about the feral sewer hogs who roamed the underground tunnels of 19th century London. How did these sewer swine come to be and is it more urban legend than fact? Also this week learn all about the crazy lengths a nationalist dictator will go to keep power at the expense of the Haitian people. What Halloween movies do Stock and Joey like most? Find out all that and more on this...

On this episode of The History Buffet learn all about the magnificent feats of renowned female astronomer Henrietta Swan Leavitt. She provided astronomers the tools to measure the distances of galaxies and much more! Also learn about the many instances where non-human, and sometimes non-animal, electoral candidates not only ran for political office but won! Joey & Stock also review the first half...

This episode Joey and Stock discuss the mystery surrounding the murder of Russian monk Grigori Rasputin. Was he a holy man with healing powers or was he vying for the Russian royal throne? Stock discusses the largest recorded tornado in U.S. history. Stock also tries Starlight Coca-Cola for the first time live on the show and dives into the 2022 French presidential election. Listen and enjoy!

This week learn about the Olympic medals you've never heard about. That's right, the Olympics used to give medals for art and culture! Hear about why and why they don't anymore. Also this week learn about the Great Michigan Pizza Funeral. Who holds a funeral for thousands of frozen pizzas? Also hear Joey & Stock wax poetic about the "good ol' days". Listen and enjoy!

This week learn all about how Pepsi Co. allegedly wound up with their very own naval fleet that may have been the sixth largest in the world as of 1989. Also learn about the fascinating life story of Josephine Baker. From theater star, to French spy during World War II, to Civil Rights activist she did it all! For this year's Christmas episode listen to some of Joey & Stock's opinions on some of t...

On this week's episode learn all about the longest war in history with no casualties. That's right! England's Scilly conflict lasted 335 years with not one single solitary casualty. Also on this week's episode we discuss the crazy fad of baby cages in the 1930s and 40s. Letting your baby hang out in a wire cage high above the city streets below... maybe not the best idea, or is it! Additionally Jo...

This week on the History Buffet is another episode in our On The Road series where Joey and Stock travel to one of the most amazing locations on Earth... the World's Largest Ball of Paint! We'll learn about the history behind this large paint ball and Joey and Stock add a layer of paint and become World Record holders (if only briefly). As Ball State alumni we swap stories from our college days, g...

On this week's episode learn all about the unsavory theories behind the origin of pink lemonade and its connection to the circus! Also this week learn all about the amazing feats of World War I hero Sgt. Alvin York. This episode we also start a new segment called Foreign Foods in which we explore some facts in history that seem mind blowing but are true! Listen and enjoy!

On this week's episode Joey & Stock are on the road again! This time they travel to Indiana's first ever capital city, Corydon, IN. This is were the Indiana constitution was created (and signed under the still remaining Constitution Elm). Corydon is also the site of the ONLY Civil War battle fought in the state. Any trip to this southern Indiana town would not be complete without a pit stop at the...

On this week's episode learn all about the details of the famed Mona Lisa theft. We also uncover a unique Indiana (Fountain Co.) connection to the Mona Lisa! Also this week find out about the amazing adventurous life of "Mad Jack" Churchill. Churchill has the only confirmed longbow kill of WWII and would often carry a Scottish broadsword and bagpipes into battle! For this week's dessert Stock shed...

This week learn about what happened to the body of Adolf Hitler after World War II. Many theories abound about what happened Adolf Hitler took his own life in his bunker near the end of WW2, what do you believe? Also learn about the amazing true story of the life of Robert Smalls. From Civil War hero to politician this man is overlooked too often in American history. Finally an addendum to our Kok...

This is the first episode of our On The Road series here on The History Buffet. This episode chronicles Joey and Stock's adventures as they explore Stock's hometown of Kokomo, Indiana. Together they examine Kokomo's biggest historical sites, local eateries, and of course partake in the usual shenanigans. Listen and enjoy!

This week learn all about some very obscure changes that were made to Welbeck Abbey by the Duke of Portland. An elaborate network of underground tunnels, galleries, and ballrooms were constructed so the Duke could interact with as few people as possible! Also this week learn about President Andrew Jackson's 1400 lb. wheel of cheese he kept in the White House and about his foul mouthed pet parrot....

This week on The History Buffet learn all about the relatively unknown marriages between Civil War veterans and their MUCH younger brides. As it turns out, the last remaining Civil War widow died in.... 2020! Also, the U.S. could be on the cusp of having its first woman president soon. But what if there has already been a woman in the role of President of the United States?! Many claim that Edith...

On this week's episode of The History Buffet learn all about the resistance fight against the German colonization of East Africa led by Sultan Mkwawa. Mkwawa met an unfortunate fate however the story of his skull is an interesting one... Also learn about how medieval scribes drew quite the comedic doodles in the margins of illuminated manuscripts. Everything from evil rabbits to jousting snails ca...

On this week's episode of learn all about the infamous conman Gregor MacGregor a Scottish born British soldier who pulled off one of the most brazen confidence tricks in history. Also this week hear about the numeric system created by the Cistercian monks that almost won out to be the main number system used throughout the world! In honor of Thanksgiving Joey and Stock dish about their favorite si...

This week learn all about how tootsie rolls may have been the saving grace of a group of Marines during the Korean War. Also this week learn about an oft-forgotten war in Indiana between two rival canal towns. For this special Halloween edition of the History Buffet Joey & Stock review their favorite Halloween candy! Listen and enjoy!

On this week's episode learn all about the mysterious similarities surrounding Edgar Allen Poe's only novel and an actual shipwrecked crew from the 19th century. Was it simply coincidence or something more sinister.... Also learn about the largest maritime disaster in U.S. history and why you've never heard of it! This week's side dish includes Joey & Stock's favorite Halloween movies just in time...