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🏔️ Mount Everest may be the tallest point on Earth, but is it also the deadliest? 11,996 people have climbed Mount Everest since 1953, with just 6,664 of those people successfully reaching the summit. Today, we're talking about the deadly 1996 Everest Disaster. And for the last time, tightly secure your crampons before exiting your tent ⛺ (it's not what you think) Don't forget, all pi...

First, there's the blinding lights. Then, the red laser dots flashing across the wall. An intruder dressed head-to-toe in a rubber wetsuit. There's a live-streaming camera connected to a black market company of professional thieves? It's a story so bizarre that it has to come from the Hollywood screen ... right? We're covering the TRUE story of Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn this w...

♟️ Chess, it's a game of tactics and observation. Over 10,000 hours of play are required to reach the ultimate title of Grand Master. So when a group of underdog teens gain traction in the competitive high school chess world, people are stunned. This is the TRUE story of the 1998 Miami Jackson High School chess team. Checkmate! It's time to face off head-to-head as we learn all about &quot...

Brutus and Caesar or Judas and Jesus ... The story of betrayal has intrigued us since the beginning of humanity. But do we actually know the full story? Because what other choice did Judas have? We are rounding out Black History Month with the heroic (and tragic) story of Fred Hampton, the Rainbow Coalition, and William O'Neal. All pictures from today's episode can be found HERE ! Sources:...

🩷Love is a beautiful thing, but sometimes love isn't really love at all. When Laura Black finds herself the object of Richard Farley's affection, love is the LAST thing on her mind. Happy Valentine's Day to all our lovebirds out there!💕We hope you enjoy an episode that is truly NOT #realtionshipgoals If you or a loved one has been a victim of stalking, please visit SPARC for resource...

The second the spotlight hit her gold necklaces and diamond tiara, you were trapped. But when she opened her mouth and the howling, raw talent of Ma Rainey poured out, the deal was truly sealed. You couldn't get up out of that club even if you wanted to, and of course, you don't want to. Time to get BLUESY! This week on the pod, we're learning all about "The Mother of the Blues,&q...

"I have only one, great personal ambition: That my people may say, when this wonderful chapter of history is written and surely dedicated to Perón, that at the side of Perón, there was a woman who was dedicated to bringing to the President, the hopes of the people. Hopes that which later, Perón would convert into beautiful realities. And this woman, the people lovingly called Evita" Don&...

The magic that runs through the veins of Malawi pulses like a drum. And the wind that whispers the village's stories and whips over the land holds an unbound strength. A secret strength no one can see, save one young boy: William Kamkwamba. What can you make out of some tree parts, a broken bicycle, and recycling scraps?♻️ Well, today's episode centers around a brilliant man who used those...

Even from miles away, you can hear that racing red car with the iconic prancing-horse ripping down the road. And today, we're learning all about the man behind the name: Enzo Ferrari. Okay we know it's not "cool," but PLEASE wear your goshdarn seatbelts and a REAL helmet, not a cloth one. And don't forget, all photos from today's episode can be found here ! Sources: Enzo...

EPISODE 53. Spoiler Alert: The Titanic is NOT unsinkable! And we're talking all about in Part 2 of our Pod-birthday-extravaganza-palooza-hoedown! Thank you so much for hanging out with us and listening for an entire year. And don't forget you can find all the pictures from today's episode here ! Sources: A Night to Remember by Mr. Walter Lord "Sinking of the Titanic" - Wikipe...

EPISODE 52. It's been 84 years ... well actually it's been ONE because it's our Pod-iversary! And to celebrate an entire year filled with 'based on a true story' movies, we're coming at you with an episode so BIG that it needed two parts. 🚢ALL ABOARD! In Part 1, we cover Titanic's makeup and design, the different classes of passengers, and some huge RED FLAGS missed by...

All of her life, Cindy Paulson has been made to survive. At the young age of 18, she's had to be cunning, courageous, and crafty in order to make it through 'The Most Dangerous Game' of life. So that when evil crosses her path, she knows she has to do whatever it takes to survive. We're closing out 2023 with one chilling tale: the story of serial killer Robert Hansen and the amazin...

Attention! The next station is Berri-UQAM, home of the La Chorale sous les Étoiles. And it seems we're pulling in at the perfect time, their concert's just started! Happy Holidays to all our BBs! Grab your cocoa and get cozy for the heart-warming story of Pierre Anthian and his Christmas Choir!🎄 Sources: "Singing in the Streets" - The Guardian "Where it all Started" -...

In 1988, Mehran Karimi Nasseri unexpectedly becomes a prisoner. But this is a unique brand of entrapment. Nasseri is a prisoner that is stuck in a bizarre legal limbo filled with lies, lost paperwork, and a whole lot of McDonald's. LAST BOARDING CALL! We're about ready for takeoff and this week we're learning all about the man who inspired the movie 'The Terminal.' All pictures...

Innocent until proven guilty, that's how it goes. Or at least that's how it's supposed to go. We're covering the legendary fights of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter both in and outside of the boxing ring. Carter's story in his own words, can be found here . Sources: "Doubts, errors, unknowns..." by Mike Kelly - NorthJersey.com "Rubin (Hurricane) Carter...&quot...

Friend request? Sent. Your crush's most recent status? Liked. Poke? Poked. And a Federal lawsuit? Filed. Do you accept these cookies? Because today we're learning all about the creation and current standing of Facebook and Meta Platforms. All photos from today's episode can be found here ! Sources: "A Brief History of Facebook" by Sarah Phillips - The Guardian "How a Col...

Wealth, crime, time, and justice? Will a story that spans almost an entire century end in anguish or joy? Find out now, right here in the story of Maria Altmann and her family's infamous paintings. It's Zach birthday this week on the pod, which means Madi has watched AND researched the 'Woman in Gold.' All photos from the episode can be found here ! Sources: "Maria Altmann: Th...

Work hard and you'll get what you want, right? It should be that way but life isn't always that easy or fair. Eighteen year-old Amberley Snyder would agree because after only ever putting in hard work, life throws her a deadly curveball. Saddle up, folks! We're learning all about the rodeo and Amberley Snyder's epic riding career. All photos from today's episode can be found he...

"Pure mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas." -Albert Einstein. "You don't have to be a mathematician to have a feel for numbers." -John F. Nash Jr. Class, please pull out your textbooks and turn to page 44. We're learning all about John Nash and his famous Nash equilibrium and this WILL be on the test, so listen up! Sources: "John F. Nash Jr.&quo...

Instead of bringing you an episode filled with a whole lot of "not much," the podcast is taking a different approach this week. We're taking a look back at all the stories and movies we've covered thus far. We share our Biggest BS moments and our Best Based movies from throughout the year. You can find a copy of Eat, Pray, Love here , or probably there's a wrinkly copy in you...

Our frightening finale has finally come. It's time to wrap up our month of sinisters and our month of scaries. But before we can, brave BBs, allow me to introduce you to the man with the darkest, most demented soul we've covered thus far. We're wrapping up spooky month with the horrid story of Ed Gein and his victims. Don't forget all pictures from the episode (PG ones only, we pro...

It's a beautiful spring day and you don't have much on your to-do list. You intend to take a walk into town and pick up some fish from the market, but that's when you hear your name being called. And just like that, you've just been accused of practicing witchcraft. Our scary series continues on! This week, we're headed back to 1692. All the way back to the the small Massachuse...

Friday, October 13th. There's truly never been a more cursed day ... well ... there's one day that might come close. A day in 1949 when 13 year-old Roland was possessed by the Devil. In Nomine Patris Dominus. Our second installment of the scary series is here and Zach is telling us all about the Exorcism of Ronald Hunkeler (or Roland Doe) which went on to inspire to classic horror film, Th...

You open your eyes to a beautiful blue sky. The birds chirp and dart across your vision. And then ... your body feels like it's on fire but there's no smoke, no heat, just searing pain. And you've been left alone in the middle of nowhere. Left alone to die. We've got another bear attack on the pod, plus a whole lot more. Madi tells us all about the legendary mountain man, Hugh Glas...

When I was 5 years-old, I got lost in a mall. Only 30 minutes later and everything was fine, I found my parents and we hadn't even left the same building. For today's story, 5 year-old Saroo Brierley finds himself lost and alone for a lot longer than 30 minutes. And ends up almost 7,000 miles away from his family. Double - no, triple check those train tickets folks because we are headed on...