Turn-Bark Time

Hanford 04.06.2026 37:03 ↓

Did you know that it in the dusty emptiness of Eastern Washington lays 9 nuclear reactors which are responsibile for producing 2/3s of the US's plutonium? Come on a local-ish journey with us as we look at how Hanford was built. The impact it had during the Cold War and the environmental impact of those choices.

Review of Death by Lightning 28.05.2026 36:30 ↓

We review the Netflix show that tells the story of James Garfiled and his assassin, Charles Guiteau

Viewer Questions 14.05.2026 37:38 ↓

We answer a few questions from our tens of fans and add a few of our own.

The 17th Amendment 23.04.2026 34:12 ↓

We look at the 1913 Amendment that change the mechanism of election for senators.

The Great Stink 16.04.2026 26:24 ↓

What happens in a city of 2-3 million with above average temperatures in 1858? Be glad this episode doesn't have an aroma track!

The Mystery of DB Cooper 19.03.2026 37:21 ↓

We look at the 1971 skyjacking of a Seattle bound flight that resulting in the only unsolved case of hijacking an aircraft in US history.

The Grapefruit Ladies of Ireland 26.02.2026 34:10 ↓

We look at how ten Irish women started a boycott that led to a national response.

Maury Island Incident 12.02.2026 24:19 ↓

We look at an alledged UFO sighting in Washington that predates the events in Roswell.

Operation Beaver Drop 08.01.2026 25:34 ↓

Listen in as we talk about parachuting beavers into the mountains of Idaho.

The Gunpowder Plot 18.12.2025 33:01 ↓

We look at the rise of Guy Fawkes in England and the failed attempt to change the course of English government.

Henry VIII and his wives 11.12.2025 36:16 ↓

We look at the impact of one man's marriages and how they impacted world history.

Papal Conclave 08.05.2025 34:09 ↓

We look at how popes are selected and talk about who could be next.

NFL Draft 24.04.2025 36:29 ↓

We talk football before the draft and draft our own teams.

History of March Madness 20.03.2025 51:19 ↓

We explain the madness that befalls America every spring.

Operation Flagship 06.03.2025 24:46 ↓

Come with us and learn about a U.S. Marshal honeypot operation in 1985 where criminals were tricked attending a brunch to get free tickets.

History of High School Sports 20.02.2025 42:35 ↓

We look at when schools started playing each other in formal contests.

Calendars 06.02.2025 42:02 ↓

We look at the variations in how different cultures mark time!

Changing Geographic Names 23.01.2025 40:50 ↓

We look at 2 locations that will see their names change under the current administration. We look at the motivations and impacts of such moves.

The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion 09.01.2025 30:13 ↓

We look at the story of the all female, all-Black, Women's Army Corp unit who was tasked with unclogging the military's mail during WWII.

Favorite Christmas Movies 20.12.2024 38:24 ↓

We cover our top 5 Christmas movies.

Terrible Torture Methods 12.12.2024 44:16 ↓

It is all in the title

History of Tacos 05.12.2024 32:05 ↓

We look at where tacos originate and how they have changed over the years.

Jack the Ripper 09.05.2024 41:27 ↓

We look at who the killer could have been!

Banning TikTok 02.05.2024 36:41 ↓

We look at why TikTok is being targetted and what does it mean for you!

Nicaraguan Sign Language 25.04.2024 32:54 ↓

We look at the genesis of a new language that grew out of a revolution in Nicaragua.