Distorted History Podcast

The tribes of the upper Mississippi region including the Sauks first encounters with the white invaders are mixed to say the least. With the French and eventually the English being somewhat useful allies while the Americans proved to be quite the different story. Ad free version available through Patreon subscription. Available on Spotify and through podcast aps that use RSS feeds. For more inform...

To begin my deep dive into the history of punk rock we first go back to one of the early progenitors and inspirations for the style the Velvet Underground and the story of their partnership with Andy Warhol and the creation of their famed, if low selling, debut album. Ad free version available through Patreon subscription. Available on Spotify and through podcast aps that use RSS feeds. For more i...

The murder of Kitty Genovese was a tragedy. The story that grew up around that murder however made Kitty's death a cultural touch stone of sorts but as we will see the story of 38 witnesses watching on and doing nothing isn't exactly accurate. Ad free version available through Patreon subscription. Available on Spotify and through podcast aps that use RSS feeds. For more information: https://www.p...

The story of the murder of Kitty Genovese is often one of a young woman killed in the big city while 38 witnesses watched on and did nothing. That tale however leaves out a lot of details and isn't entirely accurate. So join me this week as we learn more about who Kitty Genovese was, the city she lived and the man responsible for her murder. While next time we'll take a closer look at the myth aro...

The story of short lived but incredibly influential desert/stoner rock band Kyuss. Ad free version available through Patreon subscription. Available on Spotify and through podcast aps that use RSS feeds. For more information: https://www.patreon.com/distortedhistory Please Rate and Review the podcast To contact me: Email: distortedhistorypod@gmail.com Twitter @DistortedHistor https://twitter.com/D...

As Clarence King wraps up his grand survey of the great basin area he and his men receive disturbing news. It seems that the great diamond discovery that they'd been hearing so much about was made within the territory they had surveyed and they had missed it. A revelation that sets Clarence King and members of his team on a path to not only discover the mysterious field for themselves but also the...

Young scientist Clarence King indulges his obsession as he risks life and limb to ascend some of the highest and most treacherous peaks in the Sierra Nevada range. Doing so both in the name of science and his love for adventure. Ad free version available through Patreon subscription. Available on Spotify and through podcast aps that use RSS feeds. For more information: https://www.patreon.com/dist...

Following the surprising success of the uncompromisingly heavy ...And Justice For All, Metallica look to radically shift gears. In doing so the undertake the most arduous recording process of their lives. Ad free version available through Patreon subscription. Available on Spotify and through podcast aps that use RSS feeds. For more information: https://www.patreon.com/distortedhistory Please Rate...

In 1872 the news of the discovery of a bonanza of diamonds and other precious gems somewhere in the western territories excites the nations. As many have visions of another gold rush just this time with diamonds. Yet for one young scientist this news is potentially career threatening. This is where that story begins. Ad free version available through Patreon subscription. Available on Spotify and...

Klan leader DC Stephenson commits a crime so heinous that not even all his power and influence can help him escape justice. His downfall then becomes the first domino to topple as the 1920s klan falls out of favor and fades into irrelevance.   Content warning: includes brief descriptions of incidents of sexual assault. For any who don't feel comfortable with such content (times inexact due to ads)...

The now former singer of Black Sabbath Ozzy Osborne attempts to carry on and with some help releases a pair of solo albums before tragedy strikes claiming the life of young star guitarist Randy Rhodes Ad free version available through Patreon subscription. Available on Spotify and through podcast aps that use RSS feeds. For more information: https://www.patreon.com/distortedhistory Please Rate and...

The klan looks to expand its power by incorporating women into its ranks and also by pushing their '100 percent American' agenda through politics. One of the most successful at these political games was DC Stephenson opperating out of Indiana. Ad free version available through Patreon subscription. Available on Spotify and through podcast aps that use RSS feeds. For more information: https://www.p...

As the klan ties itself to the evangelical movement it experiences both explosive growth and also internal scheming as it begins to shift gears to focus on politics. Ad free version available through Patreon subscription. Available on Spotify and through podcast aps that use RSS feeds. For more information: https://www.patreon.com/distortedhistory Please Rate and Review the podcast To contact me:...

Ozzy's issues reach a point that he's fired from Black Sabbath. The band though carries on and finds a new singer in Ronnie James Dio. Who helps to revitalize the band. Leading to them to release their best and most successful record in years. Ad free version available through Patreon subscription. Available on Spotify and through podcast aps that use RSS feeds. For more information: https://www.p...

The 1920s klan is notable for targeting immigrants seeking to take over the government through electing loyal politicians and for being a pyramid scheme style grift. Ad free version available through Patreon subscription. Available on Spotify and through podcast aps that use RSS feeds. For more information: https://www.patreon.com/distortedhistory Please Rate and Review the podcast To contact me:...

The original klan is finally brought down thanks largely to the efforts of one cavalry officer and his men. Unfortunately the klan's ultimate goal is still realized. Ad free version available through Patreon subscription. Available on Spotify and through podcast aps that use RSS feeds. For more information: https://www.patreon.com/distortedhistory Please Rate and Review the podcast To contact me:...

As the Klan spreads all throughout the states of the former Confederacy it unleashes a reign of terror on all who stand in their way. Ad free version available through Patreon subscription. Available on Spotify and through podcast aps that use RSS feeds. For more information: https://www.patreon.com/distortedhistory Please Rate and Review the podcast To contact me: Email: distortedhistorypod@gmail...

The story behind the final two Black Sabbath albums with the original line up. Ad free version available through Patreon subscription. Available on Spotify and through podcast aps that use RSS feeds. For more information: https://www.patreon.com/distortedhistory Please Rate and Review the podcast To contact me: Email: distortedhistorypod@gmail.com Twitter @DistortedHistor https://twitter.com/Disto...

The ku klux klan is one of the most violent, vile and unfortunately probably most influential organizations in American history. It is then important to examine its history and its motivations. Ad free version available through Patreon subscription. Available on Spotify and through podcast aps that use RSS feeds. For more information: https://www.patreon.com/distortedhistory Please Rate and Review...

With the people of Central America rising up against him William Walker completes his villain arc. Yet even in defeat he refuses to give up. Ad free version available through Patreon subscription. Available on Spotify and through podcast aps that use RSS feeds. For more information: https://www.patreon.com/distortedhistory Please Rate and Review the podcast To contact me: Email: distortedhistorypo...

After completing their most ambitious album yet Black Sabbath discover that they'd been betrayed by their own managed. This sabotage and the resulting legal troubles will prove to have an impact not only on their next album but on the band as a whole. Ad free version available through Patreon subscription. Available on Spotify and through podcast aps that use RSS feeds. For more information: https...

After having his transit company stripped of its contracts and property by the upstart filibuster William Walker. Cornelius Vanderbilt one of the richest men in the United States makes it his mission to destroy Walker and everything that he has build in Nicaragua. Ad free version available through Patreon subscription. Available on Spotify and through podcast aps that use RSS feeds. For more infor...

William Walker fresh off his failure to conquer and create a new republic out of two Mexican states leaps at the chance to try again. This time by heading down to Nicaragua after being invited by one side of an on going civil war to join their fight by leading a force of filibusters. Ad free version available through Patreon subscription. Available on Spotify and through podcast aps that use RSS f...

Feeling the pressure to surpass the somewhat disappointing Vol. 4 Black Sabbath contends with a serious case of writers block and some not so supernatural shenanigans in a spooky English castle. Ad free version available through Patreon subscription. Available on Spotify and through podcast aps that use RSS feeds. For more information: https://www.patreon.com/distortedhistory Please Rate and Revie...

Seemingly determined to make a name for himself and play the hero. William Walker attempts to lead an invasion of the Mexican states of Baja California and Sonora in the name of creating his own republic and saving the people there from the attacks of the Apache. Ad free version available through Patreon subscription. Available on Spotify and through podcast aps that use RSS feeds. For more inform...