An Hour of Our Time

To close the month of October, we discuss Paganism: the broadness of the term, its connection to Halloween, and the many modern incarnations.

This week, as Halloween approaches, we discuss exorcism: well-known cases, current stances on the practice, and its influence on media.

This week, we discuss werewolves...origins of the lore, famous cases, and medical conditions that might get you confused for a werewolf.

BRAINS! This week, we track the origins of zombie lore, the history of zombies in media, and zombies in the animal kingdom.

October is upon us and we have turned our focus to the eerie and macabre. This week, we discuss vampires...cultures that have influenced vampire lore, animals that feed on blood, and psychological conditions that can result in human vampirism.

This week, we discuss the origin, evolution, and future of shopping malls...and the jobs we've each held in retail settings.

This week, we discuss the lives, deaths, and times of Roman gladiators...are you not entertained?

This week, we need a short vacation...so to celebrate the beginning of football season, we're revisiting our two episodes on the American gridiron!

This week, we explore the world of fast food...the history, the business, and variations from around the globe. Bon Appétit!

This week, we discuss the Spanish Inquisition...its origins, the torture methods involved, and the lasting impact.

This week, we are joined by Randy Malloy, owner of Columbus, Ohio's CD 92.9 FM. We discuss the history of radio as a technology, the business of radio stations, and what it means to be one of the few remaining independent radio stations.

This week, as the Tokyo games wind down, we discuss the origin, revival, and obscure facts of the Olympics.

This week, we discuss the Battle of Little Bighorn (a.k.a. the Battle of the Greasy Grass), Custer's Last Stand, and the aftermath.

This week, we discuss Martin Luther, his legacy, and the origins of the Protestant Reformation.

This week, we discuss delicacies from around the world...bird's nest soup, currywurst, hakarl, poutine, and more!

This week, lace up some slippery shoes and join us for an episode about bowling. We discuss the history, rules, and professional aspects of the game.

This week, we discuss airships...the history, successes, and disasters of blimps, zeppelins, and other dirigibles. Oh, the humanity!

This week, we discuss phobias - what constitutes a phobia, what causes them, and how they are treated.

We revisit the topic of idioms for our first in person episode in over a year. Learn some turns of phrase (I assume this is also an idiom)!

This week, we are joined by Brady Risner from Tabletop Board Game Cafe in Cleveland, OH. We discuss the history of tabletop games, the stories behind some of your favorite games, and the modern board game renaissance.

This week we wrap up our talk with Red Scares, Marxist theory, and Scandinavia. Also, witness Mark's full wrath in the face of his intellectual property being wrestled from him in real time.

This week we begin defining and setting historical context for Socialism and Communism in the west. Also Joe is back with his asinine edits.

This week, we discuss Joan of Arc: her life during the 100 years war, her execution at the hands of the English, and her modern influence.

This week, we are joined by Daniel Jennings from Jennings Java and discuss the history, science, and culture of coffee.